Appendix
AVCHD recorded discs
This unit is not compatible with discs recorded in AVCHD
(Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format. Do not insert
AVCHD discs. If inserted, the disc may not be ejected.
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 pos-
sible 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 informa-
tion about DualDiscs.
Dolby Digital
This product will down-mix Dolby Digital signals internally and
the sound will be output in stereo.
p Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Detailed information for play-
able 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 playback DVD-ROM/DVD-RAM discs.
Playback of discs may become impossible with direct expo-
sure 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
Unfinalized 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
Unfinalized 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 pos-
sible, 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 recognize 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 stor-
age device.
It may not be possible to play some music files from USB
because of file characteristics, file format, recorded applica-
tion, playback environment, storage conditions, and so on.
USB storage device compatibility
For details about USB storage device compatibility with this
product, refer to Specifications on page 66.
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 gas pedal.
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 guar-
anteed for proper operation. Unauthorized DivX files may not
operate properly.
DRM rental files cannot be operated until playing back is
started.
This product corresponds to a DivX file display of up to
1 590 m inutes 43 seconds. Search operations beyond this
time limit are prohibited.
DivX VOD file playback requires supplying the ID code of this
product to the DivX VOD provider. Regarding the ID code,
refer to Displaying your DivX VOD registration code on page
47.
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