Sony PCV-RS310 - Vaio Desktop Computer User Manual page 29

About Compatible Playback Equipment
Compatibility between CD or DVD media and playback equipment may vary.
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Not all DVD players can play back video DVDs created on your computer.
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Some DVD players can play back DVD-R(G) media, but are incompatible with DVD-RW media.
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Some DVD players can only read certain brands of DVD-R or DVD-RW media.
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Some older computer CD-ROM drives cannot read data CD-R and CD-RW discs.
 Some older computer DVD-ROM drives cannot read certain DVD discs.
Determining equipment, media, and format compatibility
This table provides general information to help you determine the appropriate media formats and equipment for playing
different media. For specific information about product compatibility, see the documentation supplied with the specific media
and equipment.
Playback Equipment
Media and Format Compatibility
Video DVD Music CD Data DVD Data CD
Computer
DVD drive Varies
Computer
CD drive No
DVD player Varies
Audio CD player No
Yes Varies Yes
Yes No Yes
Varies No No
Varies No Varies
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