Toshiba RD-X2U - Manual (Page 8)

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Compatible discs (Continued)
Introduction
On handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
On cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe
the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and
finish with a dry cloth.
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.
On storing discs
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight
or near heat sources.
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
objects on discs outside of their case may cause
warping.
Playback side
Marks on DVD video discs
The following are examples of marks and the
meanings.
4 : 3
L B
1 6 : 9 L B
1 6 : 9 P S
2
2
3
Mark Meanings
Number of audio streams
recorded in the disc.
(2 streams such as English and
Japanese in this example.)
Number of subtitle languages
recorded in the disc.
(2 subtitle languages are
recorded in this example.)
Number of camera angles
recorded in the disc.
(3 camera angles are recorded in
this example.)
Pictures are recorded in the
standard picture size
(4:3 aspect ratio).
Pictures are recorded in the
letter box picture size (4:3 aspect
ratio with horizontal black bars in
the top and bottom of pictures).
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9
wide picture size.
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will
display them in the letter box
style.
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9
wide picture size.
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will
display them in the pan scan style
(one or both sides of pictures
are cut).
Actual picture size may vary
depending on the aspect ratio or
mode selection of the TV.
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