DVD BasicsRegional CodingThe DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc topla% This unit's code is Region I. Discs with other regional codes can't be played in this unit.Using Different MenusEach disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate menu systems that you can use to accessDVD features: the disc's menu and the DVD player's menu (separate from the lV's menu system). Remember thata feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choose subtitles, thesubtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles. The DVD menu system is explained on page 16., The Disc menu - The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD player's menu system.The contents of each disc's menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features areincluded. Sometimes a disc's menu appears automatically when you insert the disc, or you can access it bypressing the MENU button.Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play" DVD discs- Contain video., Audio discs - Contain musical or sound content only (such as CD, CD-R, CD-RW).• rap3 discs - Contain audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded rap3 files).• Picture CDs,JPEG files.Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOTbe used with this player:o Laserdisc• CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM• MiniDisco CD-G discs play audio only, not graphicsTo Load and Play a DiscI. Press the DVD button on the remote to make sure the unit is in the DVD mode.2. Press the OPEN/CLOSEbutton on the remote to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray withthe disc's label facing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side up).3. Press the OPEN/CLOSEbutton again to close the disc tray.The player reads the disc's table of contents, and then one of following happens depending on how the discwas programmed:• No disc menu appears, a screen saver is displayed. {Press the DVD button to put the player in DVD mode.)• The disc menu appears. (Highlight the PLAY option and press OK.}, The disc menu appears on the screen when you press PLAY/PAUSE (Highlight PLAY and press OK.), The disc starts playing automatically.If no picture or screen saver is displayed, press the DVD button to put the player in the DVD mode.14 Playing Discs