Playing Discs10 Playing DiscsDVD BasicsRegional CodingThe DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc toplay. This unit’s code is Region 1. 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 useto access DVD features: the disc’s menu and the DVD player’s menu (separate from the TV’s menu system).Remember that a feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choosesubtitles, the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles. The DVD menu system is explained onpage 13.• The Disc menu – The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu system. Thecontents of each disc’s menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features are included.Sometimes a disc’s menu appears automatically when you insert the disc, or you can access it by pressingthe 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).• mp3 discs – Contain audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded mp3 files).• VCDs, 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:Laserdisc• CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM• MiniDisc• CD-G discs play audio only, not graphicsTo Load and Play a Disc1. Press the DVD button on the remote to make sure the unit is in the DVD mode.2. Press the (OPEN/CLOSE) button on the remote to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the traywith the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either sideup).3. Press the (OPEN/CLOSE) button 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 created:• 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).