Playable Discs - Sony RDR-VX521 Service Manual

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CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
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Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in
"Features" setup (page 105).
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Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the
last title.
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Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.
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Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

Playable Discs

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Disc Type Disc Logo in This
Manual
DVD VIDEO
DVD
RAM
DVD-RAM
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VIDEO CD
VCD
CD
CD
DATA CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD —
DATA DVD
8 cm DVD+RW/
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DVD-RW/DVD-R
"DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are trademarks.
* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
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Chapter (page 64)
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When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see
the instructions supplied with the discs.
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Characteristics
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented
DVD-RAMs recorded by another recording
device. 12 cm/8 cm discs without cartridges, or
removable from their cartridges can be played.
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD
format (with PBC function)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased
CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar
device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in
MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF
8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs
recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images
recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be
played.)
Discs that cannot be played
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or
Video CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• CD-ROMs
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(see page 34)
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM
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12 cm/8 cm discs
Disc Type
DVD+RW
VR mode
DVD-RW
Video mode
VR mode
DVD-R
Video mode
DVD+R
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible
• 8 cm discs
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labeled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this
ALL
recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
RDR-VX530
NO.
X
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW's
format, reformat the disc (page 70). Note that a disc's
contents will be erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with "For Video"
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video
mode) or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other
equipment.
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW
recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on
such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.