Which should I use, DVD-RAM or DVD-R?

The following chart indicates the differences. Select based upon what you require.

	DVD-RAM	DVD-R
Re-writable	YES	NO
Edit	YES	YES *1
Play on other players	YES *2	YES *3
Recording broadcasts that allow	YES *5	NO
one copy

*1 You can erase, enter name and change thumbnail. Available space does not increase after erasing.

*2 Only on DVD-RAM compatible players. *3 After finalizing the disc (pp. 65, 74).

*5 CPRM (p. 74) compatible discs only.

Region Management Information

This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play this disc.

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

•Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions for the cloth carefully.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit's lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.

Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

Disc Handling

How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

For U.S.A. and Canada

•The region number of this player is “1”.

•The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels bearing “1” or “ALL”.

MP3

Example:

1 ALL 124

If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

• RAM DVD-R

- Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner

Tips for making MP3 discs

•Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

•Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

•Compatible sampling rate:

16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

•Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable: 999 tracks and 99 groups

•This unit is compatible with multi-session.

•This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags or packet writing.

•Depending on the recording, some items may not be playable.

•Reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

•The display order may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.

(LF-K200DCA1, where available).

- Do not use cleaners for CDs or cloths.

• DVD-V DVD-A CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Handling precautions

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc

warping and un-balanced rotation, 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, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

Naming folders and files

•MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.

•At the time of recording, give folder and file names a 3-digit numeric prefix in the order you want them to play (this may not work at times).

•English alphabets and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

Root

001 (folder=group)

001track.mp3 (file=track) 002track.mp3 003track.mp3

	002 group
003 group	001track.mp3
003 group	002track.mp3
	003track.mp3
	004track.mp3

001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

Order of play

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use the following discs:

- Disc 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.

• Do not place in the following areas:

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

- In direct sunlight.

- In very dusty or humid areas.

- Near a heater.

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