10 11RQT5900Getting StartedGetting StartedRQT5900Disc and unit handling precautionsConcerning discsDo not use irregularly shaped discs, suchas heart-shaped.(These discs can damage the unit.)∫ How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded shiny surface.∫ If the surface is dirtyWipe it with a damp cloth and then wipedry. Wipe from the center toward the cir-cumference.∫ If the disc is brought from a cold to awarm environment, moisture mayform on the discWipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth beforeusing the disc.∫ Handling precautions≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, ben-zine, thinner, static electricity preventionliquids or any other solvent.≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.≥Do not use discs with exposed adhesivefrom tape or left over peeled off stickers.≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors orcovers other than those specified for usewith this unit.≥Do not use CDs printed with label printersavailable on the market.∫ Do not place or store discs in the fol-lowing places≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight≥Humid or dusty locations≥Locations directly exposed to a heat ventor heating applianceAvoid the following;≥Spraying flammable insecticides near theunit,≥Pressing the LCD,≥Touching the lens and other parts of thelaser pickup.Do not use the unit in the following places;≥Sandy places such as beaches,≥On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equip-ment such as amplifiers.Disc informationPlay surface (shiny surface)Discs supported bythis unitDVD-VideoVideo CDAudio CDDiscs not supported by this unitDVD with a region number other than the regionnumber of this unit or “ALL” (See below.), Photo CD,DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, CDV, DVD-R, iRW, CD-G,DVD-RAM, CVD, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, Divx VideoDisc, SVCD, CD-RW, VSD, SACD, etc.∫ Region number supported by this unitRegion numbers are allocated to DVD playersand software according to where they are sold.≥You can play DVDs marked with labels con-taining the region number of this unit or“ALL”.Read the disc’s instructions carefully.≥The region number of this unit is “2”.Example:∫ Playing DVDs and Video CDsThe producer of the material can control howthese discs are played. This means that you maynot be able to control play of a disc with some op-erations described in these operating instruc-tions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.∫ How the picture appears on the LCDThe picture shown on the LCD depends on thedisplay mode and the aspect ratio recorded onthe disc (➡ page 21).∫ Copy ProtectionSome DVD discs contain copy protection signalswhich can affect the video signal if the output ofthe player is fed through a VCR to the TV. Thepicture may become unstable or the picture con-trast may change drastically. It is therefore veryimportant to connect this unit according to the di-agram in these Operating Instructions.∫ DVDs that can be playedThis unit has a Dolby Digtal decoderso you can play DVDs with this mark.This unit does not have a DTS de-coder. Connect this unit to equip-ment that has a DTS decoder toenjoy DVDs with this mark.∫ Playing CD-RThis unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) andvideo CD format audio CD-R that has been final-ized§ upon completion of recording.It may not be able to play some CD-R due to thecondition of recording.§ Finalizing is a process that enables CD-Rplayers to play audio CD-R.2 ALL 241Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CDThe On-Screen menu language of your player has been factory preset to English.You can change the menu language to other languages. Refer to “3 Menu Language” onpage 29.In these instructions, it is assumed that English has been selected as the menu language.