Disc information, About discs, Playable discs – JVC HR-XVC24S User Manual

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DISC INFORMATION

About Discs

Playable Discs

You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.

● The following discs also can be played back.

• DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO mode and

finalized.

• CD-R/RW discs recorded in Video CD, SVCD (Super Video

CD), or Audio CD format and finalized.

• CD-R/RW discs written in MP3 or JPEG in accordance with

the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 49 for details.)

● This unit can also play back audio signals recorded in MIX-

MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA, and CD TEXT.

● The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in

the disc itself.

● With some discs, operations may not be possible.

Marks of discs in this instruction manual

Unplayable Discs

The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.

● CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)

● DVD AUDIO discs

● Super Audio CDs (SACD)

● DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode

● DVD-RAM discs

● DVD-ROM discs
In addition, this unit does not play:

● Unfinalized discs

● Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals, or paste on

either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs
may damage the unit.

The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.

Region Number

The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD
VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played
back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches
that of the unit. The region number for this unit is “1.” Only discs
whose region number includes “1” can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using
this unit.

DVD VIDEO Marks

Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its
packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and
functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and
functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may
not include a mark even for a function it supports.

Marks related to video

Marks related to audio

DVD VIDEO

Video CD/Super Video CD

Audio CD

CD-DA files

Allows operation with a
DVD VIDEO disc.

Allows operation with a
Video CD disc.

Allows operation with a
SVCD disc.

Allows operation with
an Audio CD disc.

Number of subtitles

Number of angles

Recorded under the
standard 4:3 aspect
ratio

Screen includes black
bands at top and
bottom of image
which has a standard
4:3 aspect ratio (letter
box)

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
wide televisions, but in letter box on televisions
with standard 4:3 aspect ratio.

Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
wide televisions, but pan and scan is used on
televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio (either
the left or right side of the image is cut-out).

Number of audio tracks

Dolby Digital mark
Dolby Laboratories has developed a digital
surround system for the home. This mark
indicates that you may enjoy 5.1-channel
audio (front left and right, center, rear left and
right, and a channel for LFE (Low-Frequency
Effects)).

DTS (Digital Theater System)
You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an
amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of the unit.

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