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Regional Code
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can
play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or
“ALL”.
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)
• This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally
recorded and used in camcorders.
• The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format.
• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at
higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing
format.
• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.
• This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format.
• Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording
condition.
• AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
• “x.v.Color” offers a wider colour range than normal DVD camcorder
discs.
Compatibility Notes
• Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and
other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility
problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Centre.
• Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content
may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your
display device.
• Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation
commands or features.
• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are supported with
maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output
of the unit.
• You can use a USB device that is used to store some disc related
information, including downloaded on-line content. The disc you are
using will control how long this information is retained.
Certain System Requirements
For high definition video playback:
• High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
• BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for
some content (as specified by disc authors).
• For up-conversion of standard definition DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable
DVI input on your display device is required for copy protected content.
For Dolby
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Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD multi-channel audio
playback:
• An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.
• Main, centre, surround speakers and subwoofer as necessary for
chosen format.
Important Notice for TV colour system
The colour system of this player differs according to currently playing
discs.
For example, when the player plays back the disc recorded in the NTSC
colour system, the image is outputted as a NTSC signal.
Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals outputted from the
player.
Notes:
• If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see just distorted images
when using discs or video contents recorded in NTSC.
• The multi system colour TV changes the colour system automatically
according to input signals. In case that the colour system is not changed
automatically, turn it off and then on to see normal images on screen.
• Even if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system are well displayed on
your TV, these may not be recorded correctly on your recorder.