Before Operating (Discs Usable with This Unit)

Discs Usable with This Unit

Types of discs playable on this unit

The following marks and logos are displayed on disc labels, pack- aging, or jackets.

Types and Logos of playable discs

DVD video

DVD-R(Note 1)

 

DVD-RW(Note 2)

 

 

 

CD

CD-TEXT (Note 3)

CD-R(Note 4) CD-RW(Note 4)

Note 1) About DVD-R disc playback:

This player can play back DVD-R discs recorded in “DVD video” format or MP3.

Note 2) About DVD-RW disc playback:

This player can play back DVD-RW discs recorded in “DVD video” format or MP3.

When playing a disc that has been edited on a DVD recorder, portions of the recording including links between tracks may appear as a momentary still image.

When playing a disc that has been recorded or edited on a DVD recorder, the locations of edited portions may shift some- what.

* For details, consult the Operating Instructions for your recorder.

Note 3) Regarding CD-TEXT display:

■The following discs cannot be played on this unit:

DVD video discs not marketed for region “4” or “ALL” DVD-R/DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format

DVD audio discs

DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW discs containing no MP3 files DVD-RAM

Video CDs

CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW discs containing no MP3 files Photo CD

DTS-CD, etc.

Notes:

Some DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded on standalone recorders or computer drives may not be playable back on this player, due to a variety of reasons, including disc characteristics, scratches, dirt, player lens dirt or condensa- tion, etc.

Some discs recorded on computer drives may not be playable on this player, depending on the recording application used, its settings, and operating environment. Be sure to use the correct formatting for the discs used. For details, consult the application author.

This unit cannot play DVD-R/DVD-RW discs recorded in video format unless they have been finalized.

This unit cannot play DVD-R/DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format.

This unit cannot play partially recorded CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not been finalized.

For detailed information regarding the handling of DVD-R/DVD- RW and CD-R/CD-RW discs, consult the handling precautions printed on the disc case or otherwise supplied with each disc.

■Regarding copy-control CDs

This unit is designed to conform with audio CD standards. Operation is not guaranteed when playing CDs produced outside the normal CD standards.

English

The number of characters that can be displayed is up to 72 for disc title, and 48 for track titles. Displays of 15 characters or more will scroll. Only alpha-numerics and a limited number of symbols can be displayed.

Note 4) CD-R/CD-RW discs:

This player supports playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded in audio CD format or MP3.

* For details, consult the Operating Instructions for your recorder.

When playing 8 cm CDs, always use an 8 cm CD adapter (☞ P. 31).

Note:

This player does not support playback of 8 cm DVDs. Do not attempt to use adapters meant for 8 cm CDs, since the adapter may come loose during rotation, causing damage to the disc or player.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

■About DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content – video, audio, etc. – while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play.

The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-Audio content will not play.

For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

■Regarding DVD-R/DVD-RW, CD-R/CD-RW discs

Due to the unique construction of DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/ CD-RW discs, leaving them for extended periods of time in the pause (or cue standby) mode at a single point may result in the discs’ becoming difficult to play at that place. The same symptom may also occur if the loop function is used to play back a single point on the disc excessively.

As a result, users are advised to construct backup archive discs when playing discs containing important data.

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