Notes on Discs
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.
Playable DiscsAbout VIDEO CDs
This DVD Player can playback the following discs.This DVD Player supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC
(Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.)
You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type of disc.
Disc mark
Y VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)
Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the
same way as an audio CD.
DVD videosY VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of the VIDEO CD not equipped with the
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
VIDEO CDs
this Instruction Manual may not work with some discs.
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MP3 compatibility information
Audio CDs
Y The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible.
Y Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or
*1This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD48kHz, fixed bit-rate. Incompatible files will not play and
OUNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT� will be displayed.
Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.
Y Not compatible with variable bit-rate (VBR) files.
Y You cannot playback discs other than those listed above.Y This system only plays tracks that are named with the file
extension O.mp3� or O.MP3�.
Y You cannot play discs such as CD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-
Y This system is not compatible with multi-session discs. If
RW, etc., even if the marks in the above table are labeled
you try an play a multi-session disc, only the first session
on those discs.
will be played.
Y This DVD Player uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and
Y Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files.
cannot playback DVD videos recorded in any other color
The disc must be finalized in order to play.
system (SECAM, etc.).
Y Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular
Y Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
audio CD quality. Although this system will play lower bit-
irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal
rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably
mechanism of the DVD Player.
worse at lower bit-rates.
Y Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names
(excluding the O.mp3� extension) are displayed.
Y This system can recognize a maximum of 250 folders and
250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250 folders or tracks
Y Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tape,
will not play.
rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs that have
custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be able
to eject the discs or the DVD Player may becomeNotes on Copyright
inoperative.
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on
cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without
The Structure of the Disc Contentpermission.
DVD videos are copy protected, and any recordings made from
these discs will be distorted.
DVD-Video
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
Normally, the contents of DVD-Video are divided into titles,
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
and the titles are subdivided into chapters.
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
Title 1Title 2
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Video CD/CD
Video CD and CD are divided into tracks.
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5
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