Getting StartedVQT86266Disc informationFor the purpose of these operating instructions, “DVD” stands for DVD-Video and “CD” stands for Audio CD.Discs not supported by thisplayer≥Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.(Data on the disc may be damaged.)≥DVD with region number other than “2” or “ALL”≥CD-G ≥Divx Video Disc≥DVD-ROM ≥CD-RW ≥DVD-Audio≥DVD-R ≥DVD-RAM ≥DVDiRW≥DVD-RW ≥SVCD ≥CD-ROM≥CVD ≥SACD ≥VSD≥CDVetc.Discs supported by this player8 cm disc/12 cm disc8 cm disc/12 cm disc8 cm disc/12 cm discDVD-VideoVideo CDAudio CD∫ Region number supported by this playerRegion numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord-ing to where they are sold.≥The region number of this player is “2”.≥The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or“ALL”.Example:∫ 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.Example: ≥“/” appears when you press the skip buttons to moveto the next section.≥Resume, repeat play, and markers may not work duringplay of interactive DVDs and menu play of Video CDswith playback control.≥After showing the Karaoke menu, tracks are playedsuccessively without returning to the menu (Video CDwith playback control).∫ “Copy Protection”Some DVD discs contain a “Copy Protection” signal which can affectthe video signal if the output of the player is fed through a VCR to theTV. The picture may become unstable or the picture contrast maychange drastically. It is therefore very important to connect this DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player according to the diagram in these OperatingInstructions.∫ Marks used in these operating instructions[DVD]: indicates features applicable to DVD only.[VCD]: Video CD only.[CD]: CD only.∫ Compatible with PAL DVD/Video CD and NTSCDVD/Video CDThis player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC format.However, the player must be connected to a Multi-system televisionor PAL television which is capable of receiving PAL 525/60 system toplay both PAL DVD/Video CD and NTSC DVD/Video CD.The use of a Multi-system television is recommended.∫ Type of disc for the type of televisionDVD and Video CDs are recorded using either PAL or NTSC. Referto this table to select discs suitable for your television.4 Clear images are shown on thescreen.k No clear images shown on thescreen.§1 If you select “2 NTSC” in “7 NTSC Disc Output” in “9 OtherSettings”, the picture may be clearer (·page 31).§2 In “9 Other settings” – “7 NTSC Disc Output”, select “1 PAL 60”(·page 31).Note≥The bottom part of the picture may be cut off if the Video CD playeddoes not comply with standards.DiscPALNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCTV Monitor44§1kk44§2TV typeMulti-system TVNTSCPAL2 ALL 241etc.Example: