Sony RDR-VX500 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

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.
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Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Yo_tr 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
recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message "Please check the Regional code of this
disc." will appear on the TV screen. Depending on
the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may
be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO
is prohibited by area restrictions.
• Some DVD+RWsiDVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWsiCD-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
anthoring software The disc will not play if it ha s not
been correctly finalized For mo_e inlbrmation, see the
operating instructions for the recording device
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW To change the disc's tbrmal, reformat the
disc (page 43). Note that the disc's contents will be
aased after retbrmalting.
• You cannot shorten the time required tbr recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not Ix speed compatible
• It is recommended that you use discs with "For Video"
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVD-
RWs (Video mode) thai contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorda will rewrite the DVD
lnenu
• If the disc contains PC data tmrecomfizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This prodnct is designed to playback discs that
conlbrm 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 confom_ to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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