Before you start0112EnCompressed audio compatibility• Compatible media: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW,DVR-640H-S/DVR-543H-S only: USB• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 AudioLayer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio(WMA)• Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48kHz• Bit-rates: Any (128 Kbps or higherrecommended)• Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 playback:Yes• VBR WMA playback: No• WMA encoder compatibility: WindowsMedia Codec 8 (files encoded usingWindows Media Codec 9 may be playablebut some parts of the specification are notsupported; specifically, Pro, Lossless,Voice and VBR)• DRM (Digital Rights Management) 1 fileplayback: No• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these mustbe used for the recorder to recognizeMP3 and WMA files – do not use forother file types)• File structure: Up to 99 folders / 999 files(if these limits are exceeded, only filesand folders up to these limits areplayable)WMA (Windows Media Audio)compatibilityThe Windows Media ® logo printed on thebox indicates that this recorder can playbackWindows Media Audio content.WMA is an acronym for Windows MediaAudio and refers to an audio compressiontechnology developed by MicrosoftCorporation. WMA content can be encodedby using Windows Media ® Player forWindows ® XP, Windows Media ® Player 9 orWindows Media ® Player 10 series.Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windowslogo are trademarks, or registered trademarksof Microsoft Corporation in the United Statesand/or other countries.DivX video compatibilityDivX is a compressed digital video formatcreated by the DivX ® video codec from DivX,Inc. This recorder can play DivX video filesburned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keepingthe same terminology as DVD-Video,individual DivX video files are called "Titles."When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW discprior to burning, keep in mind that by defaultthey will be played in alphabetical order.Note1 DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying byrestricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment)used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with yourPC and/or software.