Kenwood DVF-5500 - Manual (Page 7)

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Region codes
Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used. When the player is
used to play back DVD VIDEO discs, it can only play the DVD VIDEO discs carrying the region codes matching the region code of the
player.
The region code for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
Region codes in the world
The DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map.
Professional use disc
(Air Line cabin service)
Region codes of the DVD VIDEO discs that can be played with this player Region codes of the DVD VIDEO discs that can be played with this player
This player can play back a DVD VIDEO disc which carries the corresponding code to the region code of the player shown in the table
above, a marking containing the region code of the player or the "ALL" marking shown below. Even when a DVD VIDEO disc does not
carry any indication of the region code, it may sometimes unable to be played on this player due to certain restrictions.
Icons on the DVD VIDEO discs
Icon Description
Indicates the region code where the disc can be played.
Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function. The number in the icon indicates the number of
voice languages. (Max. 8 languages)
Number of subtitle languages recorded with the subtitle function. The number in the icon indicates the number of
subtitle languages. (Max. 32 languages)
Number of angles provided by the angle function. The number in the icon indicates the number of angles. (Max. 9
angles)
Aspect ratios that can be selected. "4:3 Letter box" stands for Letter Box and "4:3 Panscan" for Pan/Scan. (See page
17)
In the example on the left, the 16:9 video can be converted into letter box video.