Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD - Manual (Page 10)

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 Playing DVDs
• DVD-Video can be played.
• DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video format
can be played (finalize them before playing them on this player).
• DVD-R/-RW discs recorded in the VR format (Video Recording
format) can be played.
• This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs
recorded in VR format (Video Recording format). However, for
discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program,
playback can only be achieved using a CPRM compatible
device.
• DVDs recorded in the AVCHD format can be played (finalize
them before playing them on this player).
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Matsushita
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
• Music files recorded on DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs can be
played. See Playable files on page 10.
• Dual Layer DVDs can be played. However, Non-finalized Dual
Layer DVD-R discs recorded in the VR format cannot be played
(finalize them before playing them on this player).
• HD DVD, DVD Audio and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played.
 About region numbers
Blu-ray Disc Player and BD-ROM or DVD-Video discs are assigned
region numbers according to the region in which they are sold.
This player’s region numbers are:
• BD-ROM: A
• DVD-Video: 1
Discs not including these numbers cannot be played. Discs
playable on this player are as shown below.
• BDs: A (including A) and ALL
• DVDs: 1 (including 1) and ALL
 Playing CDs
• Music CDs (CD-DAs and DTS-CDs) can be played.
• Music files recorded on CDs can be played. See Playable files on
page 10.
• SACD, Video CD and Super VCD discs cannot be played.
• Regarding copy protected CDs: This player is designed to
conform to the specifications of the Audio CD format. This
player does not support the playback or function of discs that do
not conform to these specifications.
 DualDisc playback
A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD
content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non-
DVD content such as digital audio material.
The DVD side of a DualDisc will be played on this player (excluding
any DVD-Audio content).
The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compatible with this
player.
It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite
side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not
be playable.
For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please
refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.
 Playing discs created on computers
• It may not be possible to play DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW discs
recorded using a personal recorder or computer. (This can be
due to various reasons, including disc properties, scratches, dirt
on the disc, dirt on the player’s lens, condensation and so on.)
• It may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer
due to the application settings or environment. Record discs in
the proper format. For details, contact the dealer.
Playable files
Music files recorded on DVDs and CDs can be played.
Caution
• In DVD, only the one recorded by the ISO 9660 file system can be
played.
• Some files may not be playable.
• For some files, it may not be possible to use certain functions
during playback.
• It may not be possible to play some files, even if they have the
extension of a file playable on this player.
• Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be
played.
 Supported music file formats
• Windows Media™ Audio 9 (WMA9)
Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps
Sampling frequencies: 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)
Bit rate: Up to 320 kbps
Sampling frequencies: 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
 Playable file extensions
• Music files
.wma and .mp3
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation
and cannot be used or distributed without a license from
Microsoft Licensing, Inc.