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DVD functions - Playing discs
Compatible discs
• DVD
• DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
• CD
• CD-R, CD-RW
Compatible formats
• DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG
• CD, mp3.
Note: For more information about discs and compatibles formats, see below.
Regional coding
Your DVD player has been designed to process regional management information that is stored on DVD discs. DVD discs that
have different regional codes to that of your player cannot be played.The regional code for your player is 2 (Europe, the Middle
East, South Africa, Japan).ALL means all regions.When you buy a disc check that it bears the correct logo.
Discs you can play
While advances have been made to ensure that your disc player is compatible with the largest number of discs possible, it cannot be
guaranteed that you will be able to play discs which might not be compliant with audio CD,VCD and SVCD standards. In the case of
writable and rewritable discs, compatibility with this player depends on the DVD writ
er, the write software and the disc used.
DVD-Video
12 cm discs only, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are
recorded by means of digital signals.
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on the DVD writer and discs used. Recordings
using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance
with the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.
VCD - Video Compact Disc
CD on which you can record up to 74 min. of VHS-quality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menus.
SVCD - Super Video Compact Disc
Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard. SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and images in
accordance with MPEG-2 standards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio.
Audio CDs
12 cm audio CDs only.
CD-R, CD-RW
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable).
This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs written during a multisession recording can also be played, provided that the session has ended before the
disc is played (depending on the write software). However, depending on the condition of the CD-writer, computer and the disc used, you may
find that not all discs will play successfully.When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognise
the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognised after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again.
• Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the CD-R, do not use its full capacity. • CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of CD-RWs
(rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. • Use reliable, good-quality CD write software. • Close all other applications on the
computer to ensure reliable CD-R disc recording.
mp3 files
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in mp3 format. As for CD-R mp3 discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, along with
the comments below:
• Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with Microsoft’s DOS and
Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.These two formats are the most widely used. • mp3 filenames should not exceed 12 characters, and
should end with the “.mp3” extension. General name format:Title.mp3. When composing your title ensure that you use 8 characters or less, have
no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters including ( . , / , \ , = ,+).• Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kB/sec
(kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose.
Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec.
Choosing higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kB/sec
will not play properly. • Do not try recording copyright-protected mp3 files.“Securized” files are encrypted and code-protected to prevent illegal copying.
You must not copy such files.
Important:The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance
of sound quality.You should note that certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of
these files on your DVD player (i.e. degraded sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file).
JPEG files
CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG files. Certain JPEG files, including progressive JPEG files, cannot be read by this player.
NTSC playback
In addition to the PAL DVDs and VCDs, you can enjoy your NTSC films as well.
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