Pioneer DV-533 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Compatible with DVD, Super VCD/
Video CD and CD formats
DVD. Surer VCDNideo CD and CD discs that difolav the
logos shbwn below can be played back on PIONEEP(
DVD players. For more information on discs compatible
with this player, refer to the table below.
ypes of playable
Diameter/Playable
iscs
and their marks sides
Playback time
VD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
12
cm (5 in.)/
1 layer 133 min.
single-sided
2 layer 242 min.
DVD VIDEO
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
uper VCD
8
cm (3 in.)/
1 layer 41
min.
single-sided
2 layer 75 min.
8
cm (3 in.)/
1 layer 82 min.
double-sided
2 layer 150 min.
Super VCD
Digital audio
(MPEG 1)
12
cm (5 in.)/ Digital video
single-sided
(MPEG 2)
40 min.
(SUPER)
Super VCD single Digital audio
(MPEG 1)
8
cm (3 in.)/
Digital video
single-sided
(MPEG 2)
10 min.
IDE0 CD VIDEO CD
12
cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG I)
Max. 74
minutes
pEiziiE]
VIDEO CD single
Digital audio
Digital video
8
cm (3 in.)/ (MPEG I)
single-sided Max. 20
minutes
CD
12
cm (5 in.)/
0
@
Digital audio
Max. 74
DIGITAL AUDIO
single-sided minutes
fl[#@*' CD single @ Digital audio
DIGITAL AUDIO
8
cm (3 in.)/
Max. 20
single-sided
minutes
DIGITAL AUDIO
(ReWritablel
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc
labels or on disc jackets.
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To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.)
adaptor (for CDs).
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Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be
played on this unit.
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DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVD-
Audio, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM cannot be played on
this unit. The region number of the player can be
found on the rear panel.
*'Playing recordable CDs
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in
CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.
MP3 compatibility information
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The CD-ROM must be IS0 9660 compatible.
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Files should be MPEGI Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or
48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and
"UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT" will be displayed.
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Not compatible with some variable bit-rate (VBR) files.
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VBR files may not show play times correctly.
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This player only plays tracks that are named with the
file extension ".mp3" or ".MP3".
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This player is not compatible with multi-session discs.
If you try and play a multi-session disc, only the first
session will be played.
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Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3
files. The disc must be finalized in order to play.
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Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to
regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play
lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes
noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.
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Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names
(excluding the ".mp3" extension) are displayed.
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This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders
and 250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250
folders or tracks will play, but only the first 250
folders/tracks.
Caution!
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CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal
computer or a CD recorder may not play If the disc
is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or
condensation on the player's lens.
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If you record a disc using a personal computer,
even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there
are cases in which it may not play because of the
settings
of the
application software%sed to create
the disc. (Check with the software publisher for
more detailed information.)
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Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not
all time information (playing time, etc.) will be
displayed.
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For more InformatIon on using CD-R/RW discs, see
'Disc care'starting on page 56.
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