Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the formats. The icons such as [RAM] show the formats. DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] � [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. � [JPEG] Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. To play JPEG files, select �Play as Data Disc� (� page 15, Other Menu). DVD-Video [DVD-V] Example: Discs marked with the labels containing the region
� Handling precautions
� Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable). � Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. � Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. � Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. � Do not use the following discs: � Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc). � Discs that are badly warped or cracked. � Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
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� Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R/CD-RW)
number �1� or �ALL�
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� Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V] Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras iR (Video)/iRW (Video) [DVD-V] Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras Video CD [VCD] Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
� This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this. � If groups were created away from the root like �002 group� in the illustration below, the eighth one onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen. �There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. �This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. Naming folders and files (Files are treated as content and folders are treated as groups on this unit.) At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits, and should be done in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times). Files must have the extension: �.WMA� or �.wma� �.MP3� or �.mp3� �.JPG�, �.jpg�, �.JPEG� or �.jpeg� [WMA] � You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. e.g. [MP3] root
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CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD] � This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording. � [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs. A process that allows play on compatible equipment. � It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
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� This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates). [MP3]
001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3
� Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and �Chaoji VCD� available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
� This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags. � Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz [JPEG] � JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conforms to the DCF Standard Version 1.0 are displayed. � Pictures taken using digital camera functions not supported by DCF like automatic picture rotation may not be displayed. � Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed. �This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
