Sony DVX-100 - Manual (Page 5)

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DVD
A DVD disc contains both audio and visual data. A 12
centimetre disc can hold 7 times the amount of data
contained in a CD-ROM, which translates to 4 consecutive
hours of playing time (8 hours for double-sided discs).
DVD discs are divided into 4 types: single sided single
layer, single sided double layer, double sided single layer,
and double sided double layer.
Video CD
A Video CD can contain both audio and visual data on a
disc the same size as a regular Audio CD. The playing
time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 centimetre CD.
Audio CD
An Audio CD containing audio data. The playing time is
74 minutes for a standard 12 centimetre CD.
CD-Recordable (CD-R) for audio use
With a CD-R for audio use, you can edit audio data. You
can write information on a CD-R only once.
CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) for audio use
With a CD-RW for audio use, you can edit audio data. You
can write information on a CD-RW again and again.
CD-Extra
A CD-Extra has two sections containing audio and data.
You can only play the section of audio on this unit.
Mixed CD
A Mixed CD has one section containing both audio and
data. You can only play the part of audio on this unit.
Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit
Your DVD changer has a region code printed on the back
of the unit and will only play DVDs that are labelled with
identical region codes.
DVDs labelled will also play on this unit.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message “This disc
can’t be played.” will appear on the screen.
Depending on the DVD, the region code indication may
not appear even if the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
Note on the TV colour systems
The colour system differs, depending on your country.
— Your DVD changer conforms to the PAL colour
system. You cannot play discs recorded in other
colour systems such as SECAM and NTSC.
Caution
• You can play CD-Rs and CD-RWs designed for audio with this unit, however, depending on the recorded conditions, you
can’t play some discs.
• You CANNOT play these discs on this unit.
— DVD-Audio — DVD-RAM — DVD-ROM — 8 cm discs — DVD-RW
— DVD-R — Active-Audio (Data) — CD-G — Photo-CD — VSD
— CD-Extra (Data) — MixedCD (DATA) — CD-ROM
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
This Unit Can Play the Following Discs
DVD VIDEOs
Disc logo
Contents
Video CDs Audio CDs
Audio + Video Audio + Video Audio
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
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X 10-DISC DVD CHANGER
MODEL NO
DC 12 VOLTS
NEGATIVE GROUND
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Region code
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