10 VXZ766
English
6. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM
DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc
contains either one film or four hours of music.
zDVD Video Features
This unit provides the following functions in
addition to the high image quality and sound
quality of DVD video.
Notes:
• The functions, for example, the recorded
language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ with the
DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions provided
with the DVD video.
• Some disc functions may operate differently than
described in this manual.
zNote on region numbers
The DVD video system assigns a region number
to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales
area.
This player can play “ALL” and “3” or “4” (and
those inclusive). For information checking on the
recognition of “3” and “4”, see “Country code
list” (P. 33). The DVD video region number is
marked on the disc jacket as shown.
zMulti-sound function
DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one
film; select the language of your preference.
• The languages stored on the disc are indicated by
the icon as shown.
zMulti-angle function
A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles
allows you to select the angle of choice.
• The number of recorded angles are indicated by
the icon as shown.
zSubpicture (subtitles) function
A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32
languages and you can select the language of
the subtitles you wish to see.
• The number of recorded subtitle languages are
indicated by the icon as shown.
zMulti-story function
When a DVD video contains more than one
story for a film, you can select the story you
wish to enjoy. The operation procedures vary
with the disc; observe the instructions for
selecting a story provided during playback.
zDolby Digital
Dolby Digital enables up to 5.1 independent
multi-channel audio reproduction, the same type
of surround system that is also used in movie
theaters.
zDTS
DTS (Digital Theater System) is a sound system
that differs from the Dolby Digital system. DTS
provides a larger amount of data than Dolby
Digital enabling high-quality surround playback
and incorporates a DTS-CD software for music
like a DVD software allows 5.1 channel
independent multichannel audio reproduction.
zMenu screens
Menus can be called up during DVD video
playback to perform menu setting.
zTV color system
This DVD player plays PAL discs and NTSC
discs only and cannot be used for playback of
SECAM discs.
ALL
3
4
6
4
NTSC
PAL
3
NTSC
PAL
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