Discs that cannot be played
DVD region number (playable region number)
This DVD player will play back any disc whose region number is 1 (or All). DVDs with a region number other than those listed below, cannot be played on this DVD player.
1ALL
Video CDs
This DVD head unit is compatible with playback control (PBC) compatible video CDs (version 2.0).
“PBC” is a function by which you can use menu screens recorded on the disc to find the scene you want to watch and view various types of information in dialog style.
Using compact discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot be guaranteed.
You can play
•Some of the following discs may not play on this unit: Flawed discs, discs with fingerprints, discs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), discs recorded under unstable conditions, discs on which a recording failed or a
•Use discs with MP3/WMA files written in a format compliant with this unit. For details, see pages 17 and 18.
To customers using
•If a
•Finalize the
Tips for making your own CDs
The
The following information is designed to help you create your own music CDs (either Audio CD or MP3/WMA encoded
What is the difference between an Audio and MP3/WMA CD?
An Audio CD is the same format as the commercial CDs you buy in the store (also known as
Hybrid Audio CD and Data (MP3/WMA) CD-R/RW discs:
The
Multisession CD-R/RW:
Once a recording has been stopped, this is considered one session. If the disc is not closed (finalized), additional data may be added. Once this additional data has been recorded, this becomes a “multisession” CD. The
Properly formatted MP3/WMA Discs:
Use ISO9660 formatting to insure proper playback. You may use standard ISO naming Level 1 (8.3 DOS standard), Level 2 (32 characters) or Joliet (Windows or Macintosh long filenames) file naming conventions*.
*Please consult the Owner’s manual for additional information.
On handling compact discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
•Do not touch the surface.
•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
•Do not affix stickers or labels.
•Clean the disc when it is dusty.
•Make sure that the disc is smooth and flat.
•Do not use commercially available disc accessories.
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight.
Heat and humidity may damage the disc and you may not be able to play it again.
Using DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
•This unit is compatible only with discs recorded in the DVD- Video mode.
Discs recorded in the
•Note that discs not finalized (processed to enable to play on
•Some discs may not play back, depending on the recording device. (This unit has a copy protection function. Discs copied illegally will not be played back. Some files recorded by a software using an improper recording system may be recognized as illegally copied.)
•In the following cases, the disc may not play on this unit:
discs recorded by certain DVD recorders, certain irregular discs, flawed discs, dirty discs, when the pickup lens of this DVD player is dirty, or when moisture condensation has occurred inside the unit.
•Be sure to follow all cautions included with your
•Do not put stickers, seals, or tape on the label side of
•Compared to the regular discs,