Introduction — Playable discs
Discs you can play
You can play back the following discs—12 cm
(4-3/4") and 8 cm (3-3/16")—on this receiver:
• DVD Video: Recorded in NTSC color
system with Region Code "1" (see below).
– DVD-R/DVD-RW recorded in the DVD-
Video format can also be played.
• Video CD (VCD)/audio CD
• MP3/WMA/JPEG: Recorded either in CD-
R/CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-ROM.
– CD-R/CD-RW: Compliant with ISO 9660
Level 1, ISO 9660 Level 2, Romeo, and
Joliet.
– DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-ROM: Compliant
with UDF-Bridge Format*
On some discs, the actual operations may be
different from what is explained in this manual.
Discs cannot be played back
DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM (data), DVD-RAM,
DVD-R/DVD-RW recorded in the DVD-VR
format, CD-ROM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo
CD, etc.
• Playing back these discs will generate noise
and damage the speakers.
Note on Region Code:
DVD players and DVD Video discs have
their own Region Code numbers. This
receiver can only play back DVD discs
whose Region Code numbers include "1".
Examples:
If you insert a DVD Video disc of an
incorrect Region Code
"Region Error" appears on the monitor on
the unit.
"REGION CODE ERROR!" appears on the
external monitor.
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Caution for DualDisc playback
• The Non-DVD side of a "DualDisc" does
Digital audio formats
The System can play back the following digital
audio formats.
Linear PCM: Uncompressed digital audio,
the same format used for CDs and most studio
masters.
1
.
Dolby Digital *
developed by Dolby Laboratories, which
enables multi-channel encode to create the
realistic surround sound.
DTS *
Compressed digital audio, developed by Digital
Theater Systems, Inc., which enables multi-
channel like Dolby Digital. As the compression
ratio is lower than for Dolby Digital, it provides
wider dynamic range and better separation.
MPEG Audio: Another compressed digital
audio which also enables multi-channel encode
to create the realistic surround sound. However,
this System downmix the multi-channel signals
into 2 channels (decoded PCM) and play it
back.
*
*
*
"DVD Logo" is a trademark of DVD Format/
Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the
US, Japan and other countries.
not comply with the "Compact Disc Digital
Audio" standard. Therefore, the use of Non-
DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may
not be recommended.
: Compressed digital audio,
2
(Digital Theater Systems):
3
A hybrid file system used to provide
1
compatibility with ISO 9660 for accessing
any type of files on the disc. (UDF stands for
Universal Disk Format.)
2
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
3
"DTS" and "DTS 2.0 + Digital Out" are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.