RCA DRC480N User Manual

DVD Player

User’s Guide

Changing entertainment. Again.

DRC480N

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FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference--Causing Equipment Regulations.

Note:

This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603 and 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD player is Region No 1.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

CAUTION

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

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Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial andmodel numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player. Model number: DRC480N Serial Number: Purchase date: Dealer address and phone:

CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

Product Registration: Please fill out the product registration card packed with this product, and return it. immediately Returning this card enables us to contact you if necessary.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Setup and Connections

Things to consider before you connect ........................2

Types of Discs your DVD Player will play......................2

Install batteries in the remote control..........................2

Choose Your Connection ................................................3

Connection: DVD + TV + VCR............................4

Connection: DVD + TV........................................5

DVD + TV + Audio Receiver ................................7

Back of the DVD Player ..................................................8

Explanation of cables and jacks ....................................8

Front of the DVD Player ................................................9

Put the Remote in DVD Mode ....................................10

Turn on the TV and the DVD player............................10

Next Steps ....................................................................10

Chapter 2: The Remote Control

The Remote Control ......................................................11

Navigating through On-Screen Menus ......................11

Find out if the remote can operate your TV ..............12

Tune o the TV’s video input channel ..........................12

Chapter 3: Playing Discs

Compatible discs ..........................................................13

Regional Coding ............................................................13

Using Different Menus ................................................13

How to Load and Play Discs ........................................14

Search Options ..............................................................14

Playback Options ..........................................................15

Zoom ..................................................................15

Scene Again ........................................................15

Smart Resume ....................................................15

Using the On-Screen Info Display ..............................15

DVD Disc Info Display........................................16

Audio Cd Info Display........................................16

Video Disc Info Display......................................16

Time Display ..................................................................17

Selecting a Title ............................................................17

Selecting a Chapter ......................................................17

Selecting Subtitles ........................................................18

Changing the Audio Language ....................................18

Using the Repeat Feature ............................................19

Using the Bookmark Feature ......................................20

Changing the Camera Angle ........................................21

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Using the Play Mode feature ......................................22

Introscan ........................................................................22

Virtual Light ..................................................................22

Playing MP3 Discs ........................................................23

The MP3 Display ..........................................................23

Virtual Light ..................................................................24

Displaying JPEG files during MP3 Playback ..............24

Viewing JPEG Files........................................................25

Chapter 4: DVD Menu System

The DVD Player Menu System ....................................26

Play Mode menu ..........................................................26

Standard Play......................................................26

Random Play ......................................................27

Program Play ......................................................27

Edit Program ......................................................27

AutoPlay..............................................................28

Lock menu ....................................................................28

Locking Player ....................................................29

Unlocking Player ................................................29

Changing Your Password ..................................30

Setting Ratings Limits (parental control) ........30

Display menu ................................................................32

TV Image ............................................................32

Front Display ......................................................33

Virtual Light........................................................33

Sound menu ..................................................................33

Sound Logic ........................................................33

Digital Output ....................................................34

Virtual Surround ................................................34

Languages menu ..........................................................35

Player Menus ......................................................35

Disc Menus..........................................................35

Audio ..................................................................36

Subtitles ..............................................................36

Chapter 5: Additional Information

Troubleshooting ............................................................37

Handling Cautions ........................................................40

How to find your TV’s Video Input Channel ..............41

Accessories ....................................................................42

Limited Warranty..........................................................43

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Things to consider before you connect

Protect components from overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Don’t stack components.

• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf.

Position cables properly to avoid audio interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Types of discs your DVD player can play

• DVD discs – contain picture and sound (DVD-R, DVD+RW are compatible with this player) .

• CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only. MP3 discs contain MP3 files. This player is also capable of playing CDs that contain JPEG files.

• Video CD discs – Like DVD video discs, Video CDs contain picture and sound content. The difference is the amount of information that can be stored on the disc. VCDs typically have lower picture and sound quality than DVD discs.

Some discs may not be compatible due to laser pickup and disc design.

Install Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote.

2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

Important Battery Information

• If you’re not going to use the remote for a month or more, be sure to remove the batteries because they can leak and cause damage.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned my Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your DVD player. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Turn to the appropriate page, and connect your DVD Player.

Component Cables Needed Connection Go to...

• Coaxial DVD + TV + VCR 4

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial DVD + TV 5

• Audio/video

• S-Video (optional)

• Coaxial DVD + TV + 6

• Audio/video Audio Receiver

• S-Video (optional)

DVD

VCR

DVD

Audio

Receiver

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Back of TV (example)

Notes: The back of your TV and VCR might look different than the ones pictured here. Details about the different kinds of cables used to connect your DVD player are on page 8. Don’t connect the DVD player to the VCR, or through the VCR. Doing so could negatively affect the picture quality and/or disable the DVD player.

- OR -

Connection: DVD + TV + VCR

1. Connect the audio cables to the STEREO AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).

2. Connect the video cable.

A. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the

TV VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

– OR –

B. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect the S-Video cable (not

provided) to an S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.

Note: If your TV has progressive scan (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks, use video-grade cables (not provided) to connect the TV to the DVD player (progressive scan Y to Y, Pb to Pb, etc.). It is essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV.

If your TV has component video (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks, use video-grade cables (not provided) to connect the TV to the DVD player (Y to Y, Pb to Pb, etc.). It is essential to match the color coded connectors with a compatible TV.

3. Connect the antenna or cable to the Antenna Input jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA).

4. Connect a coaxial cable to the Antenna Output jack on the VCR (OUT TO TV) and to the Antenna Input jack (CABLE/ANTENNA) on the TV.

5. Insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

Go to page 10

VIDEO

AUDIO L R

S-VIDEO

CABLE/ANTENNA

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANTENNA

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

STEREO

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Back of DVD Player

VIDEO

AUDIO L R

Back of VCR (example)

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Connection

: DVD + TV

2. Connect the video cable.

A. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the TV VIDEO OUT jack on

the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

– OR –

B. S-Video (optional) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (not

provided) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.

3. Connect the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

4. Connect your cable or off-air antenna to your television as you normally would. You may

need to consult your television manual for details.

Go to page 10

Back of TV (example)

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VIDEO

AUDIO L R

S-VIDEO

CABLE/ANTENNA

CABLE

OFF-AIR SIGNAL

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

Back of DVD Player

STEREO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

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Back of TV (example)

OFF AIR SIGNAL

Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while the film is being made). Both of these formats provide up to six separate channels: left, right, center, left rear, right rear, and common subwoofer. The disc will play 5.1-channel sound only if you’ve connected a DTS or Dolby Digital receiver or decoder and if the disc is encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.

Please Read This Before Using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Jack!

This player’s digital output jack is designed for a connection to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Older digital equipment may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection can create a high level of noise that may be harmful to your ears, and could damage headphones or speakers. It is important to choose the correct Digital Output setting in the DVD Player’s Sound menu, especially when you use either of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.

Consult the manual that came with your receiver to connect it completely.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Home Theater Systems, Inc.

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PROGRESSIVE

Back of DVD Player

STEREO

AUDIO

AUDIO L R

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

SCAN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Back of Receiver (example)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

CABLE/ANTENNA

OPTICALCOAXIAL

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DVD Player + TV + Audio Receiver

1. Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the STEREO AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player.

2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver, use one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks to connect the receiver to the DVD player. You must also set the Digital Output setting in the Sound menu (go to page 45).

Note: The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack has two options: OPTICAL and COAXIAL. Some Dolby Digital receivers have one type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well — the only difference is the type of cable you connect to the jack.

If you want to use a less expensive cable, connect a coaxial cable to the COAXIAL jack. Rarely, but sometimes, coaxial cables — especially long ones, pick up radio frequency (RF) interference from household appliances, nearby power lines, and/or broadcast towers.

If you would rather use the OPTICAL jack, connect an optical digital cable to the DVD player and to the corresponding digital optical input jack on the receiver.

3. Connect the video cable.

A. Basic video connection – Connect the video cable (yellow) to the TV VIDEO OUT jack

on the back of your DVD Player, and to the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).

– OR –

B. S-Video (not provided) – If your TV has an S-Video jack, connect the S-Video cable

to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your DVD Player and to the S-VIDEO jack on your TV.

Go to page 10

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Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables

The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide excellent picture quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection. There are bundled component video cables sold that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue).

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables

There are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance.

Back of the DVD Player

PROGRESSIVE

When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc. A description of each jack follows.

Progressive Scan Jacks

Your DVD Player is equipped to work with Faroudja Directional Correlational Deinterlacing (*DCDi

) progressive scan progressive scan. This technology produces smoother and more natural images while eliminating jagged edges on interlaced video. In order for you to take advantage of this technology, your player must be connected through progressive scan jacks. to a TV that has progressive scan capibility. If your TV has progressive scan capability, connecting through the progressive scan jacks provides the best quality picture. If your TV has Progressive Scan jacks, connect your DVD player using the progressive scan jacks. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. These cables are colorcoded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue).

*“DCDi” is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Sage, Inc.

SCAN

STEREO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

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Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

Stereo Audio Out

These jacks send the audio from the disc you’re playing in the DVD Player to the TV. The audio jacks and cables are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for left audio). You must connect audio cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on the DVD Player and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the TV no matter which Video jack you connect (TV VIDEO OUT; SVIDEO; Y, Pb, Pr)

Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the right audio part of the cable.

TV Video Out

The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as composite video. Composite video is better than the video quality you get from an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into a TV).

STANDBY/ON – Turns the player on and off. The ON•OFF indicator lights when the player is off.

OPEN/CLOSE – Press to open and close the disc tray.

PLAY – Press to begin playback.

PAUSE – During playback, press to pause.

PREV – Skips to previous chapter or track.

STOP – Stops disc play. – Skips to next chapter or track.

– Skips to next chapter or track.

– Skips to previous chapter or track.

S-Video Jacks and Cables

The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than a composite video. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect the DVD Player to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided).

Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Front of the DVD Player

STEREO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

STANDBY/ON

DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER / PROGRESSIVE SCAN DECODER DRC 480

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3. The first time you turn on your DVD player, the Language menu appears.

If you want the DVD player’s menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control. If you prefer another language, press the arrow down button until that language is highlighted. Press OK to select the language.

Put the Remote in DVD Mode

When you want the remote to operate the DVD Player, point the remote at the DVD Player, not the TV. Make sure there is a clear path between the remote control and the component you want to operate, so the signal isn’t blocked. Make sure the remote is in DVD mode — press the DVD button.

Turn on the TV and DVD Player

1. Turn on your TV and tune it to the correct Video Input Channel (if you don’t know which channel is your the Video Input channel, go to page 41 for help).

2. Press the ON•OFF button to turn on the DVD Player.

Next Steps

Before you start playing discs, you might want to get familiar with the remote control — Chapter 2 has details.

If you want to skip straight to playing discs, go to Chapter 3. It explains playback features of DVDs, Audio CDs, Video CDs, discs that contain MP3 files, and discs that contain JPEG files.

The DVD Player’s menu system is outlined in Chapter 4, and Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting, your Limited Warranty, and additional information about your DVD Player.

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Chapter 2 The Remote Control

The Remote Control

Use this remote to operate the DVD player, and to access the features available. To operate the DVD player, press the DVD button to put the remote into DVD mode. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs — just press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode. The descriptions that follow describe how each button works when operating the DVD player. Not all functions available for DVD mode are available for TV mode.

GO BACK Returns to the previous menu.

GUIDE Accesses the DVD disc guide (if available).

INFO Displays the on-screen Info Display

MENU Accesses the disc’s menu (disc guide) if available.

MUTE In TV and DVD modes, lowers the volume to minimum level. Press again to restore volume.

ON•OFF Turns the DVD Player on and off. In TV mode, turns the TV on and off.

OPEN•CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray (press and hold down the STOP button for several seconds).

PAUSE Pauses disc play. When using DVD discs, press again to search forward a frame at a time.

PLAY Begins disc play.

RECORD Used with some TVs that have an on-screen programming guide that enables automatic recording when connected to a VCR.

REVERSE Searches backward through the disc.

STOP Stops playback. Press and hold to open and close the disc tray. In order to see the DVD Player menu, press the STOP button.

0-9 (Number buttons) Use to input information such as chapter numbers, track numbers, or to make selections on some menu screens.

ZOOM Enlarges the picture.

ANGLE Accesses various camera angles that might have been added to the disc when it was created.

CH +/- In DVD mode, advances to the next/preceding chapter or track. In TV mode, changes channels.

CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the DVD Player.

FORWARD Searches forward through the disc.

Navigating through On-Screen Menus

Use the the arrow buttons on the remote to move through on-screen menus. Press the OK button to select a menu item that is highlighted.

TV Puts the remote in TV mode so it operates the TV.

AUDIO Accesses the the on-screen Info Display that enables you to play a disc in a different language.

SUBTITLE Accesses the the on-screen Info Display that enables you to play a disc with subtitles.

AGAIN Replays the last several seconds of the title you’re playing.

VOL +/- In TV or DVD mode, controls level of sound.

INPUT In TV mode, accesses the video input channel(s).

DVD

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

GO BACK

INFO

GUIDE

ON•OFF

ANGLE

VOL

MUTE

CLEAR

ZOOM

AGAIN

INPUT

REVERSE FORWARD

PLAY

RECORD

STOP OPEN•CLOSE

PAUSE

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Find out if the remote can op

erate your TV

This remote control is designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs.

1. Press the TV button.

2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate the TV) You can use the INPUT button to tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

Tune to the TV’s Video Input Channel

To watch DVDs, the TV needs to be tuned to the Video Input channel that corresponds with the jacks you used to connect the DVD Player to the TV.

1. Press the TV button on the remote.

2. Press the INPUT button until you see the picture from the DVD Player (the DVD main menu, or if a disc is playing, you’ll see the movie on the screen). If you need more help to find your Video Input channel, go to page 41.

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Chapter 3 Playing Discs

Regional Coding

Both the DVD Player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. This player’s code is region 1.

Using Different Menus

Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate types of menus that you can use to access features:

• The Disc menu – The Disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD player’s menu. The contents of each Disc menu varies according to how the disc was authored and what features are included. The Disc menu is turned on and off (while the disc is playing) with the MENU button on the remote.

• The DVD player’s Info Display – The Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen. It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and off with the INFO button on the remote.

• The DVD player menu – The DVD player’s menu system is accessed only when a disc isn’t playing. It appears automatically when you press the STOP button on the remote.

Remember: A feature will only work if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choose subtitles on the Info Display, the subtitles will only appear if the disc was created with subtitles. If a menu or icon is “grayed out” it means that item (or feature) isn’t available.

Compatible discs

This DVD Player is capable of playing the following types of discs: DVDs, audio CDs, Video CDs, MP3 CDs. Before you put a disc in the player, make sure it is compatible.

You can’t play the following types of discs:, Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), DVD-ROM, or discs recorded using other broadcast standards (i.e. PAL or SECAM).

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