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Readable disc types
The following discs can be played.
• You cannot play DVD videos if the disc region
code does not correspond to the region code
label on the side of this unit.
• The performance and tonal quality of copy-con-
trol CD discs that do not conform to the compact
disc (CD) standard cannot be guaranteed with
this unit.
CDs that conform to the CD standard will bear
the following compact disc logo mark. Check
what is displayed on the packaging of the audio
disc.
• This unit conforms to the NTSC, PAL, and
SECAM television signal formats.
• In the case of DVD video, SVCD, and Video CD,
playback functions may be limited by the inten-
tions of the software producers. As this unit plays
back the contents of a disc according to the inten-
tions of the software producers, certain functions
may not work if performed. Refer to the attached
user information of the disc being played.
• Depending on how a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R,
or CD-RW has been recorded, or if a disc is
dirty, smeared, scratched, or warped, some
discs may not be readable, or playback may
take some time.
• Only the audio of the following discs can be
reproduced.
Unreadable disc types
• The following discs cannot be played. It is possi-
ble to damage the speaker with the noise gener-
ated if these discs are played back by mistake.
• Round discs with a diameter other than 8 cm or
12 cm
• Specially made non-circular (heart, polygon
shaped, and so on) discs
Disc Handling
• Avoid touching the playback side with your bare
hands.
• Make sure you store discs in their cases when
not in use.
• Avoid storing your discs is places with high
humidity or in direct sunlight.
• If the playback surface of the disc is dirty with
dust or fingerprints, the video and audio quality
may deteriorate. When the playback surface is
dirty, gently wipe the disc clean with a soft dry
cloth, starting from the center of the disc then
moving outwards.
• Do not use cleaning products such as benzine,
or anti-static products designed for analog
records.
• Do not glue paper or stickers onto a disc.
About Discs
DVD video Audio CD
Video CD/SVCD (Super Video CD)
PBC (Playback control) equipped Video CD (version 2.0
compliant).
CD-R/CD-RW
Only discs recorded in the following formats can be repro-
duced.
• Audio format (finalized)
• Video CD format
• SVCD format
• MP3/WMA, JPEG discs recorded in accordance with
ISO9660 standard
DVD-R/DVD-RW
Only discs recorded in the DVD video format (finalized)
can be reproduced.
•MIX-MODE CD •CD-G •CD-EXTRA
•CD TEXT
•DVD-R/DVD-RW recorded in the VR format
•DVD-ROM •CD-ROM •PHOTO CD
•DVD+R •DVD+RW •DVD-RAM
•DVD audio •SACD •DVD−R DL