File compatibility

Before you start

Important

•This player is not compatible with BD-R/-RE (Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Ver. 1 and Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format Ver. 2), DVD-R/-RW (VR mode), DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, CDs (with PC files) or disc types other than those listed above.

•Do not use 8 cm disc adapters with this player. 8 cm discs can be played directly by placing then in the 8 cm disc depression in the center of the disc tray.

BD-ROM compatibility

•BD-ROM discs should conform to the BD-ROM Profile1.

•If a disc containing DTS-HD audio is played, this player is only compatible with bitstream output or playback decoding of current DVD (DTS) material (sampling rate: 48 kHz max., 5.1ch).

•If a disc containing Dolby TrueHD audio is played, this player is only compatible with bitstream output or playback decoding of current DVD (Dolby Digital) material (sampling rate: 48 kHz max., 5.1ch).

•This player cannot play 8 cm BD-ROM discs.

DVD-R/-RW compatibility

•This player is compatible with DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in DVD-Video format.

•DVD-R/-RW discs containing PC data can also be played. See below for file compatibility.

•Unfinalized DVD-R/-RW discs and VR mode DVD-R/-RW discs cannot be played in this player.

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the settings of the application software used to create the disc. Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

CD-R/-RW/-ROM compatibility

•This player does not support the playback of CD-R/-RW discs.

•PC files stored on CDs cannot be played back.

•CD-R/-RW discs that are not finalized cannot be played back.

•Regarding copy protected CDs: This product is designed to conform to the specifications of the audio CD format. This player does not support the playback or function of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content –video, audio, etc. –while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

The DVD side of a DualDisc will play in this product (excluding any DVD-Audio content).

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this player.

It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

•Compatible media: DVD-R, DVD-RW, media server on network (some formats may not be supported depending on the media server type).

•Even when they are in a supported format, some files may not play or display depending on the content.

•Even when playing a supported format, some functions may not operate properly depending on the content.

•DRM-protected contents on DVD-R/-RW discs or on media servers that do not support WMDRM, and otherwise incompatible files are skipped.

•Please note, the following file naming structure needs to be adhered to when creating/renaming any digital media to be played on the unit (either through computer-created disc media, or the Home Media Gallery connection). This disclaimer does not apply to any media purchased at retail locations:

Due to the coding system used, this player will only read/play files named using standard alphanumeric characters. Any other characters or symbols (e.g. characters with accents) used in naming the file will render it unreadable/unplayable by the unit. If you encounter any difficulties with playback of media, please rename the file in accordance to this standard.

Supported video formats

•Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9)

–MP@HL

•Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9) Advanced Profile (VC-1)

–AP@L3

•MPEG-2 (PS/TS)

–MP@HL

•MPEG-1

Supported audio formats

•Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA9)

– Bit rate: up to 192 kbps (constant bit-rate (CBR));

up to 384 kbps (variable bit-rate (VBR))

–Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

•Windows Media Audio 9 Pro (WMA9 PRO)

–Bit rate: up to 768 kbps

–Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

–Channels: up to 5.1ch

•MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)

–Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

–Bit rate: up to 320 kbps

•Linear PCM (WAVE)

–Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

Supported image formats

•JPEG

–Baseline JPEG and progressive JPEG/Exif are supported

–Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels

•PNG

–Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels

•GIF

–Resolution: up to 4096 x 4096 pixels