5Getting startedRQT5869ABCgabf22 ALL342edc3434Disc informationº Discs that can be played [A]º Region Management Information (DVD only) [B]Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord-ing to where they are sold.³For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe : “2”³For Australia and N.Z. : “4”³For Asia : “3”DVDs can be played on this unit if their region number is the same orincludes the same number, or if the DVD is marked “ALL”.Confirm the region number for this unit before choosing discs. Thenumber for this unit is indicated on the rear panel of the unit.d (Back of the unit) e Discº Discs that cannot be playedDVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, VSD, CDV,CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs andPhoto CD.º DVDs that can be played [C]f This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play DVDs withthis mark.g This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this unit toequipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.º Type of disc for the type of connected TVDVDs and Video CDs are recorded using either PAL or NTSC.Refer to this table when selecting discs.¤1 If you select “NTSC” in “NTSC Disc Output” (á page 22), thepicture may be clearer.¤2 The factory preset for “NTSC Disc Output” is “PAL60”, so nochanges to the initial settings are necessary.(If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals thepicture will not be shown correctly.)¤3 The factory preset for “NTSC Disc Output” is “NTSC”, so nochanges to the initial settings are necessary.¤4 Select “PAL60” in “NTSC Disc Output” (á page 22).(If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals thepicture will not be shown correctly.)NoteWhen a disc which does not comply with Video CD standard isplayed, the bottom part of the picture may disappear.º Playing DVDs and Video CDsThe producer of the material can control how these discs are played.This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc withsome operations described in these operating instructions. Read thedisc’s instructions carefully.TV typeMulti-system TVNTSC TVPAL TVFor the United Kingdom,Continental Europe,Australia and N.Z.YY ¤1ttYY ¤2For AsiaYYtY ¤3YY ¤4DiscPALNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCTV MonitorLogoabcDisc typeDVD-VideoVideo CDAudio CDVideosystemPAL/NTSCPAL/NTSC–Indicationused ininstructions[DVD][VCD][CD]RegionnumberSee belowfor details.––