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Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.
Operation and sound
q
uality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifi cations (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5
)
3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-R
W
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another
unit and not finalized (
84)
PAL discs
Discs recorded with AVCHD format
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or
“ALL”
Blu-ray, HD DVD
DVD-Audio
Video CD
DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3
), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD,
Di
v
X Video Disc, etc.
Notes
Note about using a DualDisc:
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
Play-only Discs
Discs that Cannot be Played
Disc type
Standard symbol
Uses
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
High
q
uality mo
v
ie and music
discs
DVD-R
W
(DVD Video
Recording
format)
[-RW‹VR›]
DVD-R
W
v
ideo recorded on
another DVD recorder
You can play programs that
allow “One time only recording”
if they ha
v
e been recorded to a
CPRM compatible disc.
By formatting (
48) the
disc, you can record to it in
DVD-Video format.
It may be necessary to fi nalize
the disc on the e
q
uipment used
for recording.
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
MP3, JPEG
DVD-R and DVD-R DL
with
music recorded in MP3 (
69)
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded
on DVD-R and DVD-R DL
(
69)
Audio CD
[CD]
Recorded audio and music
(including CD-R/R
W
)
—
MP3, JPEG
CD-R and CD-R
W
with music
recorded in MP3 (
69)
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded
on CD-R/R
W
(
69)
Holding a disc or card
Handle discs by the edges to a
v
oid inad
v
ertently scratching or
getting oil from your fi ngers on the disc. Do not touch the signal
surface of discs (the shiny side) or the terminal surface (the
metal part) of SD cards.
Cleaning discs
Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or
condensation may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft,
dry lint-free cloth in a straight line from the center of the disc to
the edge of the disc.
Return discs to their cases and SD cards to their cartridges
when not in use; this helps to protect against scratches and
dirt.
Video cassette
Poor
q
uality or damaged
v
ideo cassettes can cause the
heads to become dirty and malfunction.
Ne
v
er use
v
ideo cassettes on which juice has been spilled
or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only
cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit
malfunction.
Media Care
[RAM]
Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
Storing media
Do not place or store media in the following locations:
–
Direct sunlight
–
Very dusty or humid areas
–
Near a heat source
–
Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature
(condensation can occur)
–
W
here static electricity or electromagnetic wa
v
es occur
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to pre
v
ent
swallowing.
Discs to avoid
Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape
W
arped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit,
causing improper operation or damage to the unit
Cracked discs
Discs with exposed adhesi
v
e (from remo
v
ed stickers or
labels, such as may occur with rental discs or improperly
cared-for discs that were pre
v
iously labeled or re-labeled)
Ref
erence
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