Notes on Discs
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.
Playable DiscsAbout VIDEO CDs
This DVD Receiver can playback the following discs.This DVD Receiver supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the
PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of
Playback Control.)
Disc mark
You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type
of disc.
Y VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)
DVD videosSound and movies can be played on this DVD Receiver in
the same way as an audio CD.
Y VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of the VIDEO CD not equipped with
VIDEO CDsthe PBC function, you can enjoy playback with interactive
software and search function using the menu displayed on
the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions
described in this Instruction Manual may not work with some
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discs.
Audio CDs
MP3 compatibility information
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*This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CDY The CD-ROM must be ISO9660 compatible.
Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.Y Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or
However, there may be some discs that cannot be played48kHz, fixed bit-rate. Incompatible files will not play and
back with this unit. The causes of this impossibility includeOUNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT� will be displayed.
incompletion of disc finalization and the recordingY This DVD Receiver is not compatible with variable bit-rate
characteristics of the recorder as well as the properties,(VBR) files. Be sure to make MP3 CD with fixed bit-rate
damage or stain of the disc in use and stain orsetting.
condensation on the pickup lens of this unit. For details,Y This system only plays tracks that are named with the file
please refer to the instruction manual of the recorder.extension O.mp3� or O.MP3�.
Y This system is not compatible with multi-session discs. If
you try an play a multi-session disc, only the first session
Y You cannot playback discs other than those listed above.
will be played.
Y You cannot play discs such as DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-
Y Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files.
Audio, Photo CD, CD-G etc., even if the marks in the
The disc must be finalized in order to play.
above table are labeled on those discs.
Y Audio encoded at 128kbps should sound close to regular
Y This DVD Receiver uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and
audio CD quality. Although this system will play lower bit-
cannot playback DVD videos recorded in any other color
rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably
system (SECAM, etc.).
worse at lower bit-rates.
Y Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
Y Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names
irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal(excluding the O.mp3� extension) are displayed.
mechanism of the DVD Receiver.
Y This system can recognize a maximum of 250 folders and
250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250 folders or tracks
will not play.
Y Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tape,Notes on Copyright
rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs that have
custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be ableIt is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on
to eject the discs or the DVD Receiver may becomecable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without
inoperative.permission.
DVD videos are copy protected, and any recordings made from
these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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