JVC XV-NP10S - Manual (Page 4)

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Before operation
About playable media
Playable disc types
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the player.
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The player can also play back the following discs:
• The finalized DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the DVD
VIDEO format.
• The DivX file on the DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the
UDF format.
• The finalized CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD,
Video CD or Audio CD format.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG-4/
DivX in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format. (For details,
see page 25.)
NOTE
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable
time for the player to read the content, or the player may not be
able to play back such discs.
The player can also play back audio signals recorded in MIX-
MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
Color system format
This player accommodates the PAL system, and also can play
back discs recorded with NTSC system whose Region Code
numbers include “2.”
Note that the NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to an PAL
60 signal and output. With some discs, the playback picture may
become jagged.
Digital audio formats
The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page
39 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital
Theater Systems)
NOTE
Depending on the player’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on
the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 32 for details.
Notes on discs
• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the player starts playback
automatically after inserting the disc.
• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in
the disc itself.
• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not
be possible.
Unplayable discs
The player does not play back discs listed below.
• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,
SACD
In addition, the player 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 player.
Playable memory cards
This player has two types of the exclusive insertion slot for the
memory cards; one is the 5 in 1 slot for SD card (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), SmartMedia (SM), Memory Stick (MS),
and xD-Picture Card (xD), the other for CompactFlash (CF).
You can play back the following files written in memory cards:
• MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4 (Simple profile)
Requirements for memory cards
• Format: Fat 12/16
• Voltage type: 3.3 V
• Storage type: Up to 128 MB (256 MB type is also available for only
SD, xD, and CF). 4 MB type is not available for MMC and xD.
• For CompactFlash: Type
• Protection: Secure MMC and Magic Gate Memory Stick are not
available.
• For Memory Stick: Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Duo
are not available.
NOTES
• The playback order may differ from that of the other device such
as a digital still/video camera.
• The memory cards initialized by PC are not available.
• The player may be unable to play back some CompactFlash
which are available for the high speed reading/writing.
• The player may be unable to play back some memory cards
due to their characteristics or recording conditions.
• Memory cards are precision instruments. DO NOT impact,
bend, drop, or wet them.
SD, Secure SD, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia, CompactFlash,
Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card are trademarks of their respective
product companies.
Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVD VIDEO,
SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4, and DivX discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
Care and handling of discs
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when
handling discs.
Handling
• Do not touch the surface of the disc.
• Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either
the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one
another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
• Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to
direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high.
Avoid leaving discs in a car!
Cleaning discs
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a
disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.
DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD Audio CD
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