Playing DualDisc
• DualDiscs are two-sided discs that have a
recordable CD for audio on one side and
a recordable DVD for video on the other.
• Playback of the DVD side is possible with
this product. However, since the CD side
of DualDiscs is not physically compatible
with the general CD standard, it may not
be possible to play the CD side with this
product.
• Frequent loading and ejecting of a
DualDisc may result in scratches to the
disc.
• Serious scratches can lead to playback
problems on this product. In some cases,
a DualDisc may become stuck in the disc-
loading slot and will not eject. To prevent
this, we recommend you refrain from
using DualDisc with this product.
• Please refer to the manufacturer for more
detailed information about DualDiscs.
Dolby Digital
This product will down-mix Dolby Digital signals
internally and the sound will be output in stereo.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Detailed information
for playable media
Compatibility
Common notes about disc
compatibility
• Certain functions of this product may not
be available for some discs.
• Compatibility with all discs is not
guaranteed.
• It is not possible to play DVD-RAM discs.
• Playback of discs may become impossible
with direct exposure to sunlight, high
temperatures, or depending on the
storage conditions in the vehicle.
DVD-Video discs
• DVD-Video discs that have incompatible
region numbers cannot be played on this
DVD drive. The region number of the
player can be found on this product's
chassis.
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R SL (Single
Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs
• Unfinalised discs which have been
recorded with the Video format (video
mode) cannot be played back.
• Discs which have been recorded with the
Video Recording format (VR mode)
cannot be played back.
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs which have
been recorded with Layer Jump
recording cannot be played back.
• For detailed information about recording
mode, please contact the manufacturer
of media, recorders, or writing software.
CD-R/CD-RW discs
• Unfinalised discs cannot be played back.
• It may not be possible to playback CD-R/
CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD
recorder or a computer because of disc
characteristics, scratches or dirt on the
disc, or dirt, scratches or condensation on
the lens of the built-in drive.
• Playback of discs recorded on a computer
may not be possible, depending on the
recording device, writing software, their
settings, and other environmental
factors.
• Please record with the correct format.
(For details, please contact manufacturer
of media, recorders, or writing software.)
• Titles and other text information
recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW disc may not
be displayed by this product (in the case
of audio data (CD-DA)).
• Read the precautions with CD-R/CD-RW
discs before using them.
Common notes about the USB storage
device
• Do not leave the USB storage device in
any location with high temperatures.
• Depending on the kind of the USB
storage device you use, this product may
not recognise the storage device or files
may not be played back properly.
• The text information of some audio and
video files may not be correctly
displayed.
• File extensions must be used properly.
• There may be a slight delay when starting
playback of files on an USB storage
device with complex folder hierarchies.
• Operations may vary depending on the
kind of an USB storage device.
• It may not be possible to play some music
files from USB because of file
characteristics, file format, recorded
application, playback environment,
storage conditions, and so on.
USB storage device compatibility
• For details about USB storage device
compatibility with this product, refer to
Specifications (page 72).
• Protocol: bulk
• You cannot connect a USB storage device
to this product via a USB hub.
• Partitioned USB storage device is not
compatible with this product.
• Firmly secure the USB storage device
when driving. Do not let the USB storage
device fall onto the floor, where it may
become jammed under the brake or
accelerator.
• There may be a slight delay when starting
playback of audio files encoded with
image data.
• Some USB storage devices connected to
this product may generate noise on the
radio.
• Do not connect anything other than the
USB storage device.
The sequence of audio files on USB storage
device.
For USB storage device, the sequence is
different from that of USB storage device.
Handling guidelines and supplemental
information
• This product is not compatible with the
Multi Media Card (MMC).
• Copyright protected files cannot be
played back.
Common notes about DivX files
Notes specific to DivX files
• Only DivX files downloaded from DivX
partner sites are guaranteed for proper
operation. Unauthorised DivX files may
not operate properly.
• This product corresponds to a DivX file
display of up to 1 590 minutes 43
seconds. Search operations beyond this
time limit are prohibited.
• For details on the DivX video versions
that can be played on this product, refer
to Specifications (page 72).
• For more details about DivX, visit the
following site: http://www.divx.com/
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