Regional Code; Avchd (Advanced Video Codec High Defi Nition); Certain System Requirements; Compatibility Notes - Pioneer HTZ-BD50 Mode D'emploi

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Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the
rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM
or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the
unit or "ALL".
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
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High Defi nition)
• This player can playback AVCHD format
discs. These discs are normally recorded and
used in camcorders.
• The AVCHD format is a high defi nition
digital video camera format.
• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher effi ciency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.
• Some AVCHD discs use the "x.v.Color"
format.
• This player can playback AVCHD discs using
"x.v.Color" format.
• Some AVCHD format discs may not play,
depending on the recording condition.
• AVCHD format discs need to be fi nalized.
• "x.v.Color" off ers a wider color range than
normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high defi nition video playback:
• High defi nition display that has
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
• BD-ROM disc with high defi nition content.
• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your
display device is required for some content
(as specifi ed by disc authors).
• For up-conversion of standard defi nition
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input
on your display device is required for copy
protected content.

Compatibility Notes

• Because BD-ROM is a new format,
certain disc, digital connection and other
compatibility issues are possible. If you
experience compatibility problems, please
contact an authorized Customer Service
Center.
• Viewing high-defi nition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may
require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-
capable DVI input on your display device.
• Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict
the use of some operation commands or
features.
• You can use a USB device that is used
to store some disc related information,
including downloaded on-line content. The
disc you are using will control how long this
information is retained.