Philips DVD405AT98 - Manual (Page 41)

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Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Playable Discs
Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound
deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cioth.
Always keep the disc clean.
If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cioth, wipe the disc lightiy
with a slightiy moistened soft cioth, then dry the disc with a dry cloth.
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray for vinyi LPs. it may damage the
disc.
Storing Discs
Do not store discs in a piace subject to direct suniight or heat.
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust, such as in a
bathroom or near a humidifier.
Store discs verticaiiy in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs
may cause warping.
About This Owner’s Manual
This owner’s manuai expiains the basic instructions of this DVD video
piayer. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that aiiows
specific or iimited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video
player may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect
in the DVD video player. Refer to the instruction notes of discs.
“ §>" may appear on the TV screen during operation.
A white “ ^ ” means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD video
player; a red “ ^ ” means the operation is not permitted by the disc.
Notes on Region Numbers
The region number of this DVD video player is 1. If region numbers,
which stand for their payable area, are printed on your DVD video disc
and you do not find [|3 or ^, disc playback will not be allowed by the
player. (In this case, the DVD video player displays a message.)
This DVD video player can play the following discs.
Disc mark Contents Disc size Maximum
playback time
DVD
video
discs
oyp
Audio
+
Video
(moving
pictures)
12 cm
Approx. 4 hours
(single sided disc)
Approx. 8 hours
(double sided disc)
8 cm
Approx. 80 minutes
(single sided disc)
Approx. 160 minutes
(double sided disc)
VIDEO
CDs
_n COMPACT
i^nai^
IDIGITAL VIDEOl
Audio +
Video
(moving
pictures)
12 cm Approx. 74 minutes
8 cm Approx. 20 minutes
Audio
CDs
nCOMPACT
(olnai^
DIGITAL AUDIO
Audio
12 cm Approx. 74 minutes
8 cm (CD
single)
Approx. 20 minutes
You cannot play discs other than those listed above.
This DVD video player uses the NTSC color system and cannot play
DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.).
On VIDEO CD
This DVD video player supports the VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC
(Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.)
You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.
• VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function
(Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this DVD video player in the same
way as an audio CD.
• VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function
(Version 2.0)
In addition to operations of a VIDEO CD not equipped with the PBC
function, you can enjoy playback with interactive software and with a
search function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu
Playback). Some of the functions described in this owner’s manual
may not work with some discs.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play
in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.
DVD video discs are copy protected; and any recordings made from
these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless othenwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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