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This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of 
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds 
of playback depending on the disc type.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when 

an MP3 audio track is contained in the first 
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks 
recorded in later sessions can also be played 
back.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when 

a JPEG image file is contained in the first 
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files 
recorded in later sessions can also be played 
back. 

• If audio tracks and images in music CD format 

or video CD format are recorded in the first 
session, only the first session will be played 
back.

Your system has a region code printed on the 
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled 
with the same region code.

DVDs labeled 

 will also play on this system.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message 
[Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will 
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the 
DVD, no region code indication may be given 
even though playing the DVD is prohibited by 
area restrictions.

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3,” 

“.JPG,” or “.JPEG”)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in 

the following formats:

– audio CD format

– video CD format

– MP3/JPEG format that conforms to 

ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended 
format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

• Progressive JPEG file

* A  logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, 

defined by ISO (International Organization for 
Standardization)

Do not load the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.
• A disc that is neither standard nor circular 

(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still 

left on it.

VIDEO CDs 
without PBC 
functions 
(Ver. 1.1 discs)

Enjoy video playback (moving 
pictures) as well as music.

VIDEO CDs 
with PBC 
functions 
(Ver. 2.0 discs)

Play interactive software using 
menu screens displayed on the 
TV screen (PBC Playback), in 
addition to the video playback 
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. 
Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures, if they 
are included on the disc.

Disc

Disc

Disc

Title

Chapter

Track

Index

Album

Track

Disc

Album

File

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW 
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played 
on this player due to the recording quality or physical 
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the 
recording device and authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly 
finalized. For more information, see the operating 
instructions for the recording device.

Note that discs created in the Packet Write format 
cannot be played.

This product is designed to play back discs that 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright 
protection technologies are marketed by some record 
companies. Please be aware that among those discs, 
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard 
and may not be playable by this product.

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO 
CDs may be intentionally set by software 
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and 
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the 
software producers designed, some playback 
features may not be available. Also, refer to the 
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO 
CDs.

This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and 
other intellectual property rights. Use of this 
copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital 
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix 
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital 
Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby 

Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater 

Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks 
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 

edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 

heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise considerably inside the 
car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 

cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 

commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard 
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular 
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause 
a malfunction.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially 
available accessory attached, such as a label or 
ring.