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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 (
➜
33, 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 (
➜
22, “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
i
R/
i
RW
—
—
(
±
)
§
5
—
—
—
—
—
Necessary
i
R 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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