Sony DVP-F21 Operating Instructions - Page 7

About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The icons used in this manual are described below: Icon Meaning Functions available in DVD video mode Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Icon z Meaning Functions available in music CD mode More convenient features Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with identical region codes. DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area limitations." will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. Region Code This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD Music CD The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark. Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) • All CD-Rs/RWs other than music and VCD format CD-Rs/RWs • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RWs recorded in video recording format (VR mode) • HD layer on SACDs Also, the player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 78). • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM. (This player conforms to the NTSC color system.) • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
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