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Playable Discs
Type
Disc logo
DVD VIDEO
VR (Video
Recording) mode
VIDEO CD
CD
DATA CD
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DATA DVD
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1)
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
2)
JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF "Design rule for Camera File system": Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).)
3)
Except for North American models.
®
4)
DivX
is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
5)
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
6)
A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
"DVD-RW," "DVD+RW," "DVD+R,""DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks.
Example of discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extra
• CD Graphics disc
• DVD Audio
• DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*
* Except for North American models.
• DVD-RAM
• Super Audio CD
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Characteristics
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• DVD VIDEO
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD
VIDEO format or video mode
• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD
VIDEO format
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for
DVD-R DL)
• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)
• Super VCD
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video
CD format or Super VCD format
• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
DATA CD format, containing MP3
1)
2)
files
, JPEG image files
, and
3)4)5)
DivX video files
, and
6)
conforming to ISO 9660
Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)
• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
DVD format, containing MP3
1)
2)
files
, JPEG image files
, and
3)4)5)
DivX video files
, and
conforming to UDF (Universal
Disk Format)
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played back.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the control unit and will only play a DVD labeled
with the same region code.
ALL
A DVD VIDEO labeled
will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions
supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.
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