Aiwa XD-SPM823 - Manual (Page 6)

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ENGLISH
Before Use
Supported disc formats
This unit can play discs with the following marks.
DVD
(8-cm and 12-cm discs)
Audio CD
(8-cm and 12-cm discs)
In addition, the unit can play DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
recorded in Video mode, and CD-R and CD-RW discs that
contain audio titles or MP3 files.
NOTES
• The unit can play DVD-R/RW discs recorded in Video
mode only. DVD-R/RW discs recorded in Video Recording
(VR) mode cannot be played on the unit.
• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment,
some DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit even
if they have been recorded in Video mode.
• Some DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit
due to scratches on the surface or warp of the disc, etc.
• Because of their relatively low reflectance, DVD-RW discs
are more likely not to be playable on the unit than DVD-
R discs.
• Audio CDs which contain copy protection signals cannot
be played on the unit.
• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment
or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot
be played on the unit.
• The unit cannot play the CD-R/RW discs that contain no
data, or contain different kinds of formatted data other
than MP3. For more information about MP3, see page
41.
• Some 8-cm CD-R discs cannot be played on the unit.
• Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled
side or recorded side) of a disc.
• Do not use irregular shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or
octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.
Notes on color system
This unit is designed for the NTSC color system only.
The materials for DVD discs are recorded in the PAL and
NTSC color systems.
Select the DVD recorded in the NTSC color system.
Notes on DVDs
Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally
fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs
according to disc content designed by the software
manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not
be available, or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played
on the unit.
Please read the following before operating the unit.
Disc symbols used in this manual
Although this unit can play DVDs, audio CDs and MP3 discs,
some of the functions are restricted depending on the type
of disc.
The following symbols are used to make distinctions.
No symbols: The function works for DVDs, audio CDs and
MP3 discs.
: Indicates a function or display for DVDs only.
: Indicates a function or display for audio CDs
only.
: Indicates a function or display for MP3 discs
only.
Playback of MP3 discs is different from that of other
kinds of discs. For information about playing MP3 discs,
see "Playing an MP3 Disc" on page 41.