RQTC0128

Handling precautions

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping,
rendering it unusable).
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented
discs etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
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Discs that can be played

Disc Indicated in these
instructions by Remarks
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DVD-Video
High quality movie
and music discs
Video CD
Including SVCD
(Conforming to
IEC62107)
CD
Music discs
Disc
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Recorded on a DVD
video recorder, etc. Recorded on a personal computer, etc. Finalizing6
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DVD-RAM

−−  Not necessary

DVD-R/RW

−  Necessary

DVD-R DL
− − − − − − Necessary
4R/4RW ()3− − − − − − Necessary
4R DL ()3− − − − − − Necessary
CD-R/RW1− −    Necessary7
DVD-V
VCD
CD
DVD-V MP3 JPEG
DVD-VR DivXMPEG4
WMA

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you
may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD
has menus).
Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
Discs that can be played
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Commercial discs

Discs that cannot be played

Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-
ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed
from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs and “Chaoji
VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do
not conform to IEC62107.

Recorded discs (: Available, −: Not available)

It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of
the recording, the recording method and how the files were created ( page 6, Tips for making data
discs).
1 This unit can also play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
2 Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
3 Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be
used.
4 Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video
Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
5 Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.
Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
6 A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary”
on this unit, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.
7 Closing the session will also work.
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