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Additional Information
Compatible Formats
In order to ensure playback, discs must conform EN with DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD standards. This unit
may not play some recordings or files due to differences in recording formats, software used and disc types.
DVD-Video
Digital video discs - 12 cm, single or
double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high density optical discs on which
high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals.
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Most
only),
and discs used. Recordings using
DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.
Video Compact Disc (VCD)
CD on which you can record up to 74 min. of VHS quality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menus.
Super Video Compact Disc (SVCD)
Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard. SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and images in accordance with
Audio CDs
Audio CDs (12 cm).
CD-R, CD-RW
Most
RW discs (rewritable).
software). However, depending on the
condition of the
the disc before starting to play.
If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and insert it again.
•Do not use its full capacity.
•
•Use reliable,
•Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable
Mp3 files
•Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with Microsoft’s DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.
•Mp3 filenames should not exceed 8 characters, and should end with the “.mp3” extension. General name format: Title.mp3. When composing your title, use 10 characters or less, no spaces, and avoid the use of special characters including (. , / , \ , = ,+).
•The total number of files on a disc should be less than 400.
•Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/ decompression you choose. Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kB/sec will not play properly.
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