Coby DVD 224 User Manual - Page 4

INTRODUCTION About DVD DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital video medium under the MPEG II format, featuring a variety of revolutionary entertainment capabilities. The MPEG II video compression technology provides capacity for an excellent picture of minimum 500 lines resolution on screen, up to 8 language soundtracks, up to 9 views from different camera angles and up to 32 language subtitles (provided by the DVD disc itself which supports these features). Disc information Disc types Decoding Method Capacity Disc size Horizontal Resolution Sub-titles Sound tracks Symbol DVD Digital / MPEG II Single-layer / Single side 4.7GB = 2 hr Single-layer / Double sides 8.5GB = 4 hr Double-layers / Single side 9.4GB = 4.5 hr Double-layers / Double sides 17GB = 8 hr 12cm / 8cm 500 lines up 32 8 CD Digital 650MB = 74min 12cm / 8cm 1 DVD features symbols Each DVD disc contains various features depending on production of the disc. Below are some of the symbols representing the features: 2 Number of Audio Tracks 16 : 9 L B Screen Format 2 Number of Subtitles + Zoom 2 Angle Indicator The player has built in copyright protection technology that prevents copying from a DVD disc to any media. If a video recorder is connected to the player, the video output image will be distorted during recording. REMARK Some features contained in this DVD player are related to the DVD disc's software. Some features cannot be performed if the disc does not support the feature, or requires special settings. Check the features printed on the disc's packing or follow the instructions of the Disc's on screen menu. 1 Select a DVD disc DVD Region Code DVD discs and DVD players are manufactured under the worldwide agreed DVD Regional Code System that the player will operate only with corresponding disc of the same Regional Code. Region code Region 1 Canada, USA 2 Europe (incl. Poland, Romania, The Czech republic), Japan, Middle East (incl. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, South Africa) 3 East Asia (incl. Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea), South-East Asia 4 Australia, Caribbean, Central & South America, Mexico, New Zealand 5 Africa, Former Soviet Union, India, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkmenistan 6 China Care of disc Video disc contains high-density compressed data that needs proper handling Hold the disc with fingers. Hold the disc's outer edge and/or the center spindle hole. Do not touch the disc surface. Do not bend or press the disc. Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or heating sources. Store discs in cabinet vertically, in dry condition. Prevent exposure to: Direct sunlight Heat or exhaust from a heating device. Extreme humidity. Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc surface gently, radically, from center toward the outer edge. Do not apply thinner, alcohol chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning. Such cleaning fluids will permanently damage the disc surface.