Curtis DRC8320N - Manual (Page 32)

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Chapter 3: Playing Discs
Regional Coding
Both the DVD recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order
for a pre-recorded DVD to play. This player’s code is region 1. However, discs you use for recording
(DVD±R and DVD±RW) aren’t assigned region numbers.
Types of discs you can play
• DVD±R and DVD±RW discs – used to record programming. Instructions about playing and
recording these discs are in Chapter 3.
• DVD Video discs – contain picture and sound [DVD-R, DVD-RW (video mode only),
DVD+R, DVD+RW, and DVD ROM are compatible with this player]. DVD±R discs must be
fi nalized.
• CDs (Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, mp3 discs) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound
content only. mp3 discs are CDs that contain mp3 fi les. This product also plays CDs that
contain JPEG and WMA fi les and Multisession CDs.
• Video CD discs – Like DVD video discs, VCDs contain picture and sound content. The
difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc. VCDs typically have
lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs.
You can’t record on the following types of discs: CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-RAM.
You can’t play the following types of discs:, Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer only discs),
discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM), or DVD-RAM discs.
Note: Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.
How to Load and Play Discs
Turn on the TV and your DVD recorder (press ON•OFF on the remote or press the STANDBY/
ON button on the DVD recorder).
1. Make sure the TV is tuned to its Video Input channel (if you need more information, go to
page 22).
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (the disc tray opens).
3. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content
on both sides, so you can place either side up).
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY button. The disc tray closes. The DVD recorder reads the
disc’s table of contents, and the disc starts playing.
Note: Some discs may not be
compatible due to laser pickup
and design.
This is an example
of a one-sided
disc.
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This is an example of
a two-sided disc—the
title is usually in the
center of the disc.
Can 't C at ch Up (Widescreen Ve rs io n)
Tip
When you stop playing a disc, the player
remembers where you stopped. When
you start playing the disc again, the DVD
recorder picks up where you left off
unless the disc is removed or the player is
unplugged, or you press the STOP button
twice.
DVD+Rewritable DVD+R