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Discs (Continued)

Discs that enable both dubbing and playback
Disc TypeRecording FormatFormatFinalizeRepeated Use

 

 

 

 

(Reformat)

 

 

 

 

 

BD-RE

BDAV mode

V

-

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

BDMV mode

V

-

V

 

 

 

 

 

BD-R

BDAV mode

V

V

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

BDMV mode

V

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-RW

Video mode

V

V

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

VR mode

V

V

V

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-R

Video mode

-

V

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

VR mode

V

V

-

 

 

 

 

 

Discs that enable playback only

Disc Type

Description

 

 

DVD-RAM (4.7 GB)

Supports specific forms of playback, but no recording can be done.

 

 

BD-ROM

Commercially available Blu-ray discs (movies, music, etc.)

 

The region code that can be played back on this unit is “A”.

 

 

DVD video

Commercially available DVD-Video discs (movies, music, etc.)

 

The region code that can be played back on this unit is “1”. The video format used is NTSC.

 

 

Music CD

CD-DA

 

DTS music CDs are also playable.

 

 

Memo:

vIf 8 cm discs are used, only playback can be performed. The disc cannot be used for recording or editing.

v8 cm discs can be used without adapters.

vDVD-RAM cartridges and BD-RE are not supported. Take the DVD-RAM out of the cartridge before using it.

Discs that are not supported

vDVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)

vDVD-R (for authoring)

vCD-ROM/R/RW (PhotoCD, CD-G, VCD etc.)

vDDCD (1.3 GB, Double Density CD)

vHDCD (High Density CD)

Memo:

vTo playback a BD or DVD that was created using this unit on another player, finalize the disc.

vThere is no need for finalizing if the BD-RE disc is recorded using BDAV mode.

vIf a DVD that was recorded using VR mode has been finalized, the disc can only be played back on VR mode compatible devices.

vTo perform high-speed dubbing, make use of a disc that supports high-speed recording.

vThis unit can play back and record only NTSC signals.

Note:

vDo not use disc if the sticker or label is peeled off from the disc surface, if the disc is not round in shape, or if it is significantly warped or cracked.

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