Owner’s Manual

11Preparation
Preparation
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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 denition
digital video camera format.
• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher eciency
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 nalized.
• “x.v.Color” oers a wider color range than
normal DVD camcorder discs.
Certain System Requirements
For high denition video playback:
• High denition display that has
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
• BD-ROM disc with high denition content.
• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your
display device is required for some content
(as specied by disc authors).
• For up-conversion of standard denition
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input
on your display device is required for copy
protected content.
For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-
HD multi-channel audio playback:
• An amplier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.
• Main, center, surround speakers and
subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.
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
Center.
• Viewing high-denition 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.