Hitachi dv-pf7e ユーザーズマニュアル
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ABOUT THE DISCS
Playable Discs
The following discs can be played back on this DVD/VCR.
• Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium, some discs can not be played.
• Some DVD-R or CD-R/RW discs made on personal computers, or on DVD recorders may not be played back properly due
• Some DVD-R or CD-R/RW discs made on personal computers, or on DVD recorders may not be played back properly due
to factors such as scratches, dirt or special properties of the disc.
• Discs made on personal computers may not be played back properly due to different environments or the settings of the
application you use. We recommend always to use the standardized, properly formatted discs. (Please contact your Hitachi
dealer for more detail.)
dealer for more detail.)
• Some discs include region codes as shown below.
• The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be
• The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be
played back on DVD/VCR with the same region code.
DVD-Video
* 1,2,4,6
* 4,6
* 4,5,6
or
* 1,2,3,4,5,6
DVD-R
* 1,4,6
Video CD
Audio CD
CD-R
CD-RW
Digital video
(MPEG2)
_
_
_
Digital audio
MP3
or
JPEG
Region code
Mark (logo)
Playable
discs
Recorded
signals
Disc size
Disc types
12 cm
or
8cm
12 cm
or
8cm
12 cm
or
8cm
Example
Title 1
Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Chapter 4
Example
Group 1
Group 2
Track 1
Track 2
Track 5
Track 6
Track 3
Track 4
Example
Track 1
Track 2
Track 5
Track 6
Track 3
Track 4
Audio CD,
Video CD
Video CD
MP3, JPEG
Sound
and
Pictures
DIGITAL VIDEO
If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes.
*1: This unit conforms to the PAL colour system. Also you can play discs recorded with the NTSC colour systems via a PAL sys-
*1: This unit conforms to the PAL colour system. Also you can play discs recorded with the NTSC colour systems via a PAL sys-
tem TV set.
*2: Certain DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.
*3: Only the discs which have been recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.
*3: Only the discs which have been recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.
Discs unfinalized or recorded in the video recording format cannot be played back.
Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally
(the picture or sound may be not be smooth, etc.).
Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally
(the picture or sound may be not be smooth, etc.).
*4: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.
*5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or special
*5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or special
properties of discs.
*6: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play them back.
Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.
ABOUT THE PBC FUNCTION OF VIDEO CD
This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of Video CD standard, with PBC function.
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD.
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): While using a Video CD with PBC function, “PBC” appears on the screen and the display.
This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of Video CD standard, with PBC function.
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD.
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): While using a Video CD with PBC function, “PBC” appears on the screen and the display.
NOTE:
When playing Video CDs with the PBC function, some operations (e.g., select and track repeat) cannot be performed unless
the function is cancelled temporarily (refer to page 23).
When playing Video CDs with the PBC function, some operations (e.g., select and track repeat) cannot be performed unless
the function is cancelled temporarily (refer to page 23).
What is PBC? “PBC” stands for Playback Control. You can play interactive software using menu screens. Refer to the
instructions accompanying the Video CD.
instructions accompanying the Video CD.
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