Sharp LC-32DV28UT Title/Chapter/Track PC-created disc, Playable files, Playing image files

Disc

■Title/Chapter/Track PC-created disc

•You may not be able to play discs recorded using a personal computer or recorder for disc compatibilities, scratches or marks on the disc, dirty lenses of the unit or condensation and so on.

•Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

■Playable files

•ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant.

Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player.

•DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected files will not play in this player.

For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and/or software.

•File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 files within each folder

•Folder and file names can be displayed as long as they are typed in alphabets and numbers. If folder and file names are other than alphabets and numbers, they may be replaced and displayed like as “_”. Garbled characters may also be displayed in this case.

■Playing image files

JPEG files recorded in DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/-RW can be played.

■JPEG file compatibility

•Image files should be saved in JPEG format.

•Files recorded in Fuji Colour CD, Kodak Picture CD or CD-R/-RW can be played.

•Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048.

*File format used by digital still cameras.

•Files with extensions .jpg or .JPG can be played.

•Progressive JPEG formatted files do not work.

•It may take some more time to start to play larger files than usual.

•JPEG files with different aspect ratio may be displayed with black bands (either vertical or horizontal).

■Playing Audio files

WMA and MP3 files recoded in DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/-RW can be played.

■Windows Media Audio (WMA) compatibility

•WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation.

•You can encode your files by using Windows Media Player Ver.7, 7.1, Windows Media Player for Windows XP or Windows Media Player 9 Series.

•When encoding your files, use only applications approved by Microsoft Corporation. If you use non-approved application, it may not work properly.

•This unit is compatible with audio files recorded with the following sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

•It is not compatible with loss-less encoding.

•Files with extensions .wma or .WMA can be played.

■Playing MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) files

•This unit is compatible with audio files recorded with the following sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

•Files with extensions .mp3 or .MP3 can be played.

•For the best quality of sound, 128 kbps or higher bit rate is recommended.

■Copy Control CD (CCCD)

This product is designed to conform to CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio). Any other discs than CD-DA are not guaranteed with their operation and performance in this product.

■Handling discs

Removing the Disc from its case

Be sure to hold the edge of disc. Do not touch the surface of the disc.

Pick up the disc gently from the case.

• Do not scratch the disc.

• Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc.

• Do not stick a label or adhesive tape on the disc.

• Do not drop or bend the disc.

Storing discs

• Store the disc in the case to avoid any risk of scratches, dirt or damage.

• Do not leave the disc exposed to direct sunlight or in hot or humid places.

Cleaning discs

Wipe the disc with a clean, dry cloth from the center outward toward the edges.

• Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion around the center.

• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Note on copyright

• Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

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