7RQTV0136¢ Play may be impossible on some DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format), CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.≥You can play DivX video contents recorded on DVD-R and DivX video contents, still pictures (JPEG/TIFF), CD-DA, Video CD and MP3 format datarecorded on CD-R/RW.Close the session or finalize the disc after recording on the computer.≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions.Read the disc’s instructions carefully.Note about using a DualDiscThe 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 notbe possible.≥2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm≥3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring≥DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format≥DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),+R, +R DL recorded on another unit and not finalized (l 62, Finalize)≥[For]Asia]DVD-Video with a region number other than “3” or “ALL”≥[For]Australia]and]New]Zealand]DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL”≥[For]the]Middle]East]DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL”≥Blu-ray, DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Photo CD, CVD,SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc.Play-only discs [12 cm/8 cm]Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW(DVD Video Recording format)CD Video CDLogo–Indicated in theseinstructions with [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD]Instructions High qualitymovie and musicdiscsHigh fidelitymusic discs≥Played on thisunit in 2channelsDVD-RW¢ recorded on anotherDVD Recorder≥You can play programmes that allow“One time only recording” if they havebeen recorded to a CPRM compatibledisc.≥By formatting (l 55) the disc, you canrecord to it in DVD-Video format andplay it on the unit.Recordedaudio andmusic(includingCD-R/RW¢)CD-R¢ and CD-RW¢ with DivXvideo contents,music recorded inMP3 and stillpictures (JPEGand TIFF) (l 28).Recordedmusic andvideo(includingCD-R/RW¢)It may be necessary to finalize the disc onthe equipment used for recording.Regarding DVD-AudioSome multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (l 62) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. Tracks that areprevented from being down-mixed will not play properly on this unit (e.g., audio is played from the front two channels only). Refer to the disc’s jacketfor more information.Regarding recording formats∫ DVD Video Recording formatThis is a recording method which allows you to record and edit TVbroadcasts and so on.≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” can berecorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to CPRMcompatible DVD-RAM on this unit.≥Play is only possible on a compatible DVD player.Use a DVD-RAM to record in DVD Video Recording format.∫ DVD-Video formatThis recording method is the same as commercially available DVD-Video.≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot berecorded.≥These can be played on a DVD player. However programmesrecorded on this unit must be finalized to be played on other DVDplayers.Use a DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW to record in DVD-Videoformat.∫ +VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) formatThis is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. Youcan play back discs recorded in this method in a similar way ascontents recorded in the DVD-Video format.≥Digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” cannot berecorded.≥After finalizing the disc or creating the top menu, you can play the discon DVD players and other equipment.Discs that cannot be playedConcerning logo marksDolby Digital (l 58)This is a method of coding digital signals developed byDolby Laboratories. Not only stereo (2 channel) audio,these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A largeamount of audio information can be recorded on onedisc by this method.DTS Digital Surround (l 58)This surround system is used in many movie theatresaround the world. The separation between channels isgood and the compression ratio is low, so realisticsound effects are possible.Disc information