12 PreparationPreparation2Regional CodeThis unit has a regional code printed on therear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROMor DVD discs labeled same as the rear of theunit or “ALL”.AVCHD (Advanced Video CodecHigh Deinition)• This player can playback AVCHD formatdiscs. These discs are normally recorded andused in camcorders.• The AVCHD format is a high deinitiondigital video camera format.• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capableof compressing images at higher eiciencythan that of the conventional imagecompressing format.• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Colour”format.• This player can playback AVCHD discs using“x.v.Colour” format.• Some AVCHD format discs may not play,depending on the recording condition.• AVCHD format discs need to be inalized.• “x.v.Colour” ofers a wider colour range thannormal DVD camcorder discs.Certain System RequirementsFor high deinition video playback:• High deinition display that hasCOMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.• BD-ROM disc with high deinition content.• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on yourdisplay device is required for some content(as speciied by disc authors).• For up-conversion of standard deinitionDVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI inputon your display device is required for copyprotected content.Compatibility Notes• Because BD-ROM is a new format,certain disc, digital connection and othercompatibility issues are possible. If youexperience compatibility problems, pleasecontact an authorized Customer ServiceCentre.• Viewing high-deinition content and up-converting standard DVD content mayrequire a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.• Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrictthe use of some operation commands orfeatures.• You can use a USB device that is usedto store some disc related information,including downloaded on-line content. Thedisc you are using will control how long thisinformation is retained.