DISC INFORMATION

Discs For Playback Only

You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.
DVD VIDEOVideo CD/Super Video CD
(example of region code indications)
Audio CDCD-R
CD-DA filesCD-DA/JPEG/

 

MP3 files
CD-RWCD-ROM

CD-DA/JPEG/

JPEG/MP3 files

MP3 files

 

Playback may not be performed depending on the characteristics and condition of the disc used.

DTS Audio CDs can also be played back. (An optional DTS decoder is required)

MP3 and JPEG discs can be played back on this unit only when they have been recorded in the ISO9660 or Joliet format and finalised.

JPEG files that can be played back on this unit must conform to JFIF/Baseline process, and the maximum resolution of a JPEG file is 2,812 pixels in width and 2,112 pixels in height.

CD-R/RW discs recorded in music CD format need to be finalised to play back on this unit.

Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification (CD-DA).

Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the Compact Disc specification.

Depending on the intentions of the author of the software, recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD/SVCD discs may be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.

When switching from the first layer to the second layer of double- layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.

DVD-AUDIO discs compatible with DVD video players can be played.Super Audio CDs (SACD) compatible with conventional CD players can be played.

It is possible to play back finalised +R/+RW (Video mode only) discs. ADVDB lights on the front display panel when a +R/+RW disc is loaded.

However, the use of +R double layer disc on this unit may not be recommended.

Unplayable Discs

The unit may not be able to play back or it may take some time to read a disc depending on the recording status or condition of the disc, or if the disc is scratched, dirty or warped.

In addition, do not attempt to play back discs in unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can lead to speaker damage.

CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD and CD-G)Discs recorded in Packet Write (UDF) format1.3 GB double density CDs (DDCD)High density CDs (HDCD)The following discs also cannot be played back.Discs of a region number other than A2BDVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)DVD-RAM (TYPE1)Caution for DualDisc playbackThe Non-DVD side of a ADualDiscB does not comply with the

ACompact Disc Digital AudioB standard. Therefore, the use of Non- DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.

Region Number

The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs.

DVD VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches that of the unit. The region number for this unit is A2B. Only discs whose region number includes A2B or AALLB can be played back such as shown below.

Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using this unit.Marks of discs in this instruction manual

 

 

 

 

 

Allows operation with a

 

 

 

 

Allows operation with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-RAM disc.

 

 

 

 

Video CD/Super Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD (SVCD) disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allows operation with a

 

 

 

Allows operation with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-R disc.

 

 

 

an Audio CD disc.

 

 

 

 

 

Allows operation with a

 

 

 

Allows operation with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-RW disc.

 

 

 

disc including MP3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

files.

 

 

 

 

 

Allows operation with a

 

 

 

 

Allows operation with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD VIDEO disc.

 

 

 

 

disc including JPEG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

files.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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