Sony MEX-DV2000 DATA CDs, File type, DATA DVDs, Region code, MP3 audio file, WMA audio file, JPEG image file, Unsupported discs, Storable disc type, CD-R, •CDV, DVD-R, DVD+R

The following chart shows the supported compression formats, their file types, and the disc types on which those files can be stored.

Available functions differ depending on the format, regardless of disc type. The format symbols below appear next to the description of functions available for that format.

Format symbol in manual	File type	Storable disc type
	MP3 audio file	DATA DVDs
		DVD-ROM
			DATA CDs
		DVD-R
			CD-ROM
	WMA audio file	DVD-R DL
		DVD-RW	CD-R
		DVD+R	CD-RW
	JPEG image file	DVD+R DL
		DVD+RW

Tip

For details on compression formats, see page 51.

Unsupported discsThe following discs cannot be played on this unit.•8 cm (3 1/4 in) discs

•12 cm (4 3/4 in) discs utilizing only the inner 8 cm (3 1/4 in) data portion (the rest is transparent)

•CD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/JPEG•CD-G•Photo-CD•VSD (Video Single Disc)•DVD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/JPEG•DVD-RAM•DVD-Audio•Active-Audio (Data)•SVCD (Super Video CD)•CDV•Discs created in Packet Write format

Note

Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recorded condition.

Region codeThe region system is used to protect software copyrights.

The region code is located on the bottom of the unit, and only DVDs labeled with an identical region code can be played on this unit.

DVDs labeled ALL can also be played.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited
by region code.” will appear on the monitor screen. Depending on
the DVD, no region code may be labeled even though playing the
DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.	Region code

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