Zenith DVB216 Operating Guide - Page 5

INTRODUCTION Before Use Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files. Notes - Depending on the condition of the recording equip- ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit. - The unit cannot play discs that contain data other than MP3 and CD-DA data. - Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc. - Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions. Notes on DVDs Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit. Disc-related terms Title (DVD only) A title may be: the main film content, an accompanying feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded. Track (Audio CD only) Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want. HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital®) HDCD® (High Definition Compatible Digital®) is a recording system that has improved audio CD sound in dynamic range, sound field reproducibility and vocal acoustics. This DVD player is equipped with an HDCD decoder. The HDCD indicator illuminates when playing an HDCD-encoded audio CD. Regional code of the DVD player and DVDs This DVD player is designed and manufactured 1 for playback of region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of player can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message "Check Regional Code" will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits. Note on DTS-encoded CDs To avoid possible damage to the audio system, turn down the volume before playing back such discs, adjust the volume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital SurroundTM decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the unit. 5