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About Discs This Unit Can Play Back
Types of discs that can be played
The following marks are printed on disc labels, packages, or
CD jackets.
Marks for types of discs this unit can play back
SACD
CD-R
CD
CD-RW
This unit can play back 8 cm CDs without using an adapter.
Do not use an adapter for 8 cm CDs.
• CD-R/CD-RW discs that have been written by a recorder or
PC (personal computer) may not be played back.
(Due to characteristics of discs, scratches, dirt on the lens of
the unit, or dew condensation)
• Discs written by a PC may not be played back depending on
the application settings or environment.
Write the discs in a proper format. (Refer to the distributor of
application for details.)
• Time information may not be displayed when an unfinalized
CD-R/CD-RW disc is played back.
• Refer to the precautions for discs for details on how to handle
CD-R/CD-R discs.
Super Audio CD
— 3 types of discs —
• Single-layer CD
This is a disc which has a single Super
Audio CD layer.
• Dual-layer CD
This is a CD which has a dual Super Au-
dio CD layer that supports long-time re-
cording.
• Hybrid-layer CD
This is a CD which has both a standard
CD layer and Super Audio CD layer.
When the disc is played back on a Super
Audio CD player, it is possible to enjoy
sounds of improved quality on the HD
layer. When the disc is played back on an
existing CD player, it is possible to play
back sounds on the CD layer.
HD layer: Super Audio CD layer
CD layer: Existing CD layer
HD layer has the following areas.
• 2-channel stereo area
• Multi-channel area
• Extra data area
(For future expansion)
HD layer
Dummy layer
HD layer
HD layer
HD layer
CD layer
HD layer
