Sony MDP-A500 - Manual (Page 7)

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The MDP-500/A500 Multi Disc Player integrates the functions of three machines into one: laser disc, compact disc, and
compact disc video player. Below follows an explanation of the kinds of discs the Multi Disc Player can play.
The MDP-500/A500 Plays Three Classes of Optical/Digital Discs*
The MDP-500/A500 Multi Disc Player can play all three types of optical discs currently available for home
entertainment. The following table illustrates ¿heir types and features.
Disc Class Disc Logo Disc Type Size Piay Side Piay Time
Laser Discs
For movies,
operas, and
concerts
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LD Single 8 in. (20 cm) Single Side
CAV 14 min
CLV 20 min
8-inch LD 8 in. (20 cm) Double Side
CAV 28 min
CLV 40 min
12-inch LD 12 in. (30 cm) Double Side
CAV Ihr
CLV 2hr
Compact Discs
For music
CD Single 3 in. (8 cm) Single Side 20 min
CX> 5 in. (12 cm) Single Side 74 min
Compact Disc
Videos
For music videos
and educational
material
(Digital Audio)
CD VIDEO
CDV 5 in. (12 cm) Single Side
Video+Audio 5 min
Audio 20 min
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DISC V
VSD 5 in. (12 cm) Single Side Video+Audio 5 min
Multi Audio Discs
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On laser discs bearing this logo, the analog tracks are recorded in multiplex, and the digital tracks are recorded in stereo.
♦ These apply only to those discs recorded in the NTSC standard. The MDP-500IA500 cannot play CED, VHD discs or PAL video
discs, CD-ROM, CD-GRAPHICS, CD-I discs, aluminum-lined discs or MD (MiniDisc) discs.
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