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DVD-Video
Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double
sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density optical
discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded
by means of digital signals.
DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-
RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on the
DVD writer and discs used. Recordings using DVD-R
and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode.
Recordings using DVD+/-RW discs must be made in
accordance with the specifications for DVD+/-RW discs
with a 4.7 GB capacity.
Audio CDs
Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).
CD-R & CD-RW
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs
(rewritable). This player can play most CD-R discs.
CD-Rs written during a multi-session recording can also
be played, provided that the session has ended before
the disc is played (depending on the write software).
However, depending on the condition of the CD writer,
computer and the disc used, you may find that not all
discs will play successfully. When playing a CD-R
disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20
seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play. If
the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds,
remove the disc, and then insert it again.
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Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of
the CD-R, do not use its full capacity.
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CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of CD-
RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-
RW playback may be faulty.
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Use reliable, good-quality CD write software.
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Close all other applications on the computer to
ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.
MP3 Files
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in MP3
format. As for CD-R MP3 discs, please follow all the
recommendations for CD-R above, along with the
comments below:
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Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET
format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA
files are compatible with Microsoft’s DOS and
Windows, and with Apple’s Mac. These two formats
are the most widely used.
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When naming your MP3 files do not exceed 8
characters, and place “.mp3” as the file extension.
General name format of: Title.mp3. When
composing your title, make sure that you use 8
characters or less, have no spaces in the name,
and avoid the use of special characters including:
(.,/,\,=,+).
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Use a decompression transfer rate of at least
128 Kbps when recording MP3 files. Sound quality
with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of
compression/decompression you choose. Getting
audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital
sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format,
of at least 128 Kbps and up to 160 Kbps. However,
choosing higher rates, like 192 Kbps or more,
only rarely give better sound quality. Conversely,
files with decompression rates below 128 Kbps
will not be played properly.
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Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files.
Certain “securized” files are encrypted and code
protected to prevent illegal copying. These files
are of the following types: Windows MediaTM
(registered trade mark of Microsoft Inc) and
SDMITM (registered trade mark of The SDMI
Foundation). You cannot copy such files.
Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken
as a guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3
recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You
should note that certain technologies and methods for
MP3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of
these files on your DVD player (degraded sound quality
and in some cases, inability of the player to read the
files).
Video CD (VCD)
VCD stands for Video Compact Disc on which contains
video associated with still images, audio tracks and
interactive menus.
While advances have been made to ensure that your disc player is compatible with the largest number of discs
possible, it cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to play discs which might not be compliant with audio CD
standards. In the case of writable and rewritable discs, compatibility with this player depends on the DVD writer, the
software and the disc used.
PLAYABLE DISCS
