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HCD-SB500W
Note on PBC (Playback Control)
(VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
of playback depending on the disc type.
About Multi Session CD
-This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
-This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
-If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played
back.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
DVDs labeled will also play on this system.
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 given
even though playing the DVD is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Examples of discs that the system
cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
-CD-ROMs (except for extension .MP3,
.JPG, or .JPEG)
-CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
-ˆ’audio CD format
-ˆ’video CD format
-ˆ’MP3/JPEG format that conforms to
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
Data part of CD-Extras
-DVD-ROMs
-DVD Audio discs
-DVD-RAMs
-DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
-Progressive JPEG file
*A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)
Do not load the following discs:
-A DVD with a different region code.
-A disc that is neither standard nor circular
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).
-A disc with paper or stickers on it.
-A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still
left on it.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)Play interactive software using
menu screens displayed on the
TV screen (PBC Playback), in
addition to the video playback
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures, if they
are included on the disc.
DV D
structure
VIDEO CD,
Super
Audio CD
or CD
structure
MP3
structureDisc
Disc
Disc Title
Chapter
Track
Index
Album
Track
JPEG
structureDisc
Album
File
ALL
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played
on this player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format
cannot be played.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
On handling discs
-To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
-Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
-Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
-After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
-Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
-Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
Notes about the Discs
