10
About DVD
Types of Discs that Can Be
Used with This Recorder
• The following discs can be played back and recorded
with this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for
CDs).
• Since this Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format,
use discs that contain the letters “NTSC” on the disc or
package.
• Use discs that are compatible with standards as indi-
cated by the presence of the following logo marks on the
disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these
standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or
sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs are
able to be played back.
Discs For Recording and Playback
DVD-RW
DVD-R
4.7
•Ver.1.1
•Ver.1.1
(CPRM
compatible)
*1
•Ver.1.1/2
g
(CPRM
compatible)
*1
•Ver.2.0
•Ver.2.0/4
g
*3
Recording
Format
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
Contents
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Disc Size
12 cm (5"),
single-sided/
double-sided,
single layer disc
8 cm (3"), single-
sided, single
layer disc
*2
Disc Type
• DVD video players and discs have region numbers,
which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.
The region number for this product is
1
. (Discs marked
ALL
will play in any player.)
• DVD Video operations and functions may be different
from the explanations in this manual and some operations
may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer’s setting.
• If “CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION.” or “THIS
OPERATION IS PROHIBITED BY THE DISC.” is displayed,
either the disc or Recorder is prohibiting the function.
Read the disc’s manual along with this manual.
• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed
during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure
displayed.
Discs that Cannot Be Used with
This Recorder
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The following discs are unable to be played back or
are not played back properly on this Recorder. If such
a disc is mistakenly played back, the speakers may
be damaged due to the large volume. Never attempt
to play back such discs.
CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA, SVCD,
SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio
DVD Video Region
number
1
ALL
Recording
Format
Video mode
Video mode
(finalized disc
only)
Video CD
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
MP3 file
Video CD
Contents
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio
Audio
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Disc Size
12 cm (5")
8 cm (3")
12 cm (5")
12 cm (5")
8 cm (3")
Disc Type
DVD+R/DVD+RW
Video CD
Audio CD
*4
CD-R/CD-RW
*1
“Copy Once” broadcasts and other programs that can
be recorded only once can be recorded.
*2
DVD-RW/R 8 cm (3") single-sided, single-layer discs can
only be used for recording in the Video mode. Some
discs of this type may not be able to be recorded.
*3
Not compatible with 4X high speed dubbing. When high
speed dubbing is used, the system will switch to 2X.
Discs for Playback (Playback Only)
*4
This Recorder has been designed on the premise of
playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact
Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose
of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be
able to be played back with this Recorder.
■
Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.
• Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal
discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will
cause a fault.
■
The following DVD video discs cannot be played.
• Discs not containing “1” or “ALL” for the region number
(discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).
*5
• Discs recorded in PAL format.
*6
• Discs produced illegally.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
*5
The region number for this product is 1.
*6
This Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format.
Make sure to check the format of the disc before
purchasing.
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The following DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R discs cannot be
played.
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be
played back.
• Discs may not be played back depending on the
recorder used for recording.
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The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.
• Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting
copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played
back with this Recorder.
• This Recorder has been designed on the premise of
playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Com-
pact Disc) standards.
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The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be
played back.
• Non-finalized discs cannot be played back.
• Discs recorded in a format other than a Video CD/
Audio CD and MP3 file format
*7
cannot be played back.
• Discs may not be played back depending on their
recording status or the status of the disc itself.
• Discs may not be played back depending on their
compatibility with this Recorder or the recorder used
for recording.
