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Discs that can be played
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Discs that can be played
Commercial discs
Recorded discs (±: Playable,
—: Not playable)
≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording
method, or how the files were created (➜ 35, Tips for making data discs).
§1
This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
§2
Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
§3
Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
§4
Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
§5
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.
§6
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is indicated as “Necessary”, the disc must first be finalized on the device it
was recorded on.
§7
Closing the session will also work.
∫ Discs that cannot be played
Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio,
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD and Photo CD, DVD-RAM
that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB
DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including
CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
∫ Video systems
– This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your TV must match the
system used on the disc.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC TV.
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL
TV (➜ 24, “NTSC DISC OUT” in “VIDEO” menu).
∫ Disc handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc
warping, rendering it unusable.
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which
prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
(rented discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
Disc Logo
Indicated in these
instructions by
Remarks
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
High quality movie and music discs
Video CD
[VCD]
Music discs with video
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
CD
[CD]
Music discs
Disc Logo
Recorded on a
DVD video
recorder, etc.
Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Finalizing
§6
[DVD-VR]
§2
[DVD-V]
§4
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[MPEG4]
[DivX]
DVD-RAM
± ——±± ± ±
Not necessary
DVD-R/RW
±±— ±± ± ±
Necessary
DVD-R DL
±
§3
± ——— — —
Necessary
iR/iRW
——(±)
§5
——— — —
Necessary
iR
DL
——(±)
§5
——— — —
Necessary
CD-R/RW
§1
———±±± ± ±
Necessary
§7
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical
specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so
playback may not be possible.
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