Aiwa XD-SPM823 Before Use, Disc symbols used in this manual, Supported disc formats

Before Use

Please read the following before operating the unit.

Disc symbols used in this manual

Although this unit can play DVDs, audio CDs and MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted depending on the type of disc.

The following symbols are used to make distinctions.

No symbols: The function works for DVDs, audio CDs and MP3 discs.

:Indicates a function or display for DVDs only.

:Indicates a function or display for audio CDs only.

:Indicates a function or display for MP3 discs only.

Playback of MP3 discs is different from that of other kinds of discs. For information about playing MP3 discs, see "Playing an MP3 Disc" on page 41.

Supported disc formats

This unit can play discs with the following marks.

DVD

(8-cm and 12-cm discs)

Audio CD

(8-cm and 12-cm discs)

In addition, the unit can play DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode, and CD-R and CD-RW discs that contain audio titles or MP3 files.

NOTES

•The unit can play DVD-R/RW discs recorded in Video mode only. DVD-R/RW discs recorded in Video Recording (VR) mode cannot be played on the unit.

•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment, some DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit even if they have been recorded in Video mode.

•Some DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit due to scratches on the surface or warp of the disc, etc.

•Because of their relatively low reflectance, DVD-RW discs are more likely not to be playable on the unit than DVD- R discs.

•Audio CDs which contain copy protection signals cannot be played on the unit.

•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.

•The unit cannot play the CD-R/RW discs that contain no data, or contain different kinds of formatted data other than MP3. For more information about MP3, see page 41.

•Some 8-cm CD-R discs cannot be played on the unit.

•Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or recorded side) of a disc.

•Do not use irregular shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on color system

This unit is designed for the NTSC color system only.

The materials for DVD discs are recorded in the PAL and NTSC color systems.

Select the DVD recorded in the NTSC color system.

Notes on DVDs

Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available, or other functions may be added.

Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

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