About Discs

Types of Discs that Can BePlayed on This Recorder

The following discs can be played back and recorded with this recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for CDs).

Since this recorder is compatible with the NTSC format, use discs that contain the letters “NTSC” on the disc or package.

Use discs that are compatible with standards as indicated by the presence of the following logo marks on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs are able to be played back.

Discs For Recording and Playback

Types of Discs

Recording

Contents of

Size of Discs

Format

Discs

 

 

 

DVD-RW

•Ver.1.1

VR Mode

 

12cm (5"), single-

 

•Ver.1.1

Video Mode

 

sided/double-

 

(CPRM

 

Audio + Video

sided, single

 

compatible)*1

 

layer disc

 

 

 

(Movie)

 

DVD-R

Ver.2.0

Video Mode

8cm (3"), single-

 

 

 

 

 

sided, single

4.7

 

 

 

layer disc *2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1 “Copy-once” satellite broadcasts and other programs that can be recorded only once can be recorded.

*2 DVD-R/RW 8 cm (3") single-sided, single-layer discs can only be used for recording in the Video mode. Some discs of this type may not be able to be recorded.

Discs for Playback (Playback Only)

Types of Discs

Recording

Contents of

Size of Discs

Format

Discs

 

 

DVD Video Region

Video format

Audio + Video

 

number

 

(Movie)

 

1ALL

Video CD

Video CD

Audio + Video

 

format

(Movie)

Audio CD *3

Audio CD

12cm (5")

Audio

 

(CD-DA)

8cm (3")

 

 

 

format

 

CD-R/CD-RW

Audio CD

Audio

 

(CD-DA)

 

 

format

 

 

MP3 file

 

 

format

 

 

Video CD

Audio + Video

 

format

(Movie)

*3 This recorder has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able to be played back with this recorder.

DVD video players and discs have region numbers, which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. The region number for this product is 1. (Discs marked ALL will play in any player.)

The specific playback functionality for some DVD discs is determined by the disc manufacturer. Because this recorder plays disc data in accordance with the disc manufacturer’s guidelines, some functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the instructions provided with the disc.

The “Prohibited” indicator displayed on the TV screen during this product operation indicates that such

manufacturer-imposed restrictions apply.

If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback of a disc, follow the displayed operating procedure.

Discs that Cannot be Played

The following discs are unable to be played back or are not played back properly on this recorder. If such a disc is mistakenly played back, the speakers may be damaged due to the large volume. Never attempt to play back such discs.

CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, +RW, DVD-Audio

The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

Discs not containing “1” or “ALL” for the region number (Discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).*1

Discs recorded on PAL or SECAM format.*2

Discs produced illegally.

Discs recorded for commercial use

*1The region number for this product is 1.

*2This recorder is compatible with the NTSC format. Make sure to check the format of the disc before purchasing.

The following CD-R/CD-RW discs cannot be played.

Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back.

Discs recorded in a format other than a Video CD/ Audio CD and MP3 file format cannot be played back.*3

Discs may not be able to be played back depending on their recording status or the status of the disc itself.

Discs may not be able to be played back depending on their compatibility with this recorder.

Discs may not be able to be played back depending on the recorder used for recording.

Non-finalized discs cannot be played back.

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