Getting Started4 - English• For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable BitRates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound maycut in out.• Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files andfolders.• DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc recorded withMP3 files can be played back.• Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension canbe used.• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files andfolders.• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.• MOTION JPEG is not supported.• DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs that contain JPEG filescan be played back.• Disc : CD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD±R/ DVD±RW,• MPEG4 File with following extensions can beplayed. : .avi, .divx, .AVI, .DIVX• MPEG4 Codec format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x• Available Audio Format : “MP3”, “MPEG”,“PCM”,“AC3”, “DTS”• Supported subtitle file formats: .smi, .srt, .sub,.psb,.txt• Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc.If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) orabove disc, as the disc may not play back.• If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closedsession, you may experience a delay in the earlyplayback time, and all recorded files may not play.• Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with thisunit, depending on the device which was used toburn them.• When recording from CDs for your personal use toCD-R/-RW discs, playability may vary depending onthe contents and discs.DVD±R Disc Playback and Recording• Once a DVD±R recorded is finalized, it is playable ina standard DVD player.You can record onto the available space on the discand perform editing functions such as giving titles todiscs and programs and erasing programs beforefinalizing.• When programming is erased from a DVD±R, thatspace does not become available. Once an area ona DVD±R is recorded on, that area is no longeravailable for recording, whether the recording iserased or not.• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to completerecording management information after recording finishes.• This product optimizes the DVD±R for each recording.Optimization occurs when you start recording afterinserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recordingonto the disc may become impossible if optimization iscarried out too many times.• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also,do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene orthinner.• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not usediscs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftoverpeeled-off stickers.)• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.• Do not use discs printed with label printers availableon the market.• Do not load warped or cracked discs.Disc StorageBe careful not to damage the disc because the data onthese discs are highly vulnerable to the environment.• Do not keep under direct sunlight.• Keep in a cool ventilated area.• Store vertically.• Keep in a clean protection jacket.• If you move your DVD Recorder suddenly from acold place to a warm place, condensation maygenerate on the operating parts including the lensand cause abnormal disc playback. When thisoccurs, do not connect the plug to the power outlet.Wait for two hours, then insert the disc and try toplayback again. It will work properly whencondensation has evaporated.Disc SpecificationsDVD-Video• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8-language audio and 32 subtitlelanguages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picturecompression and Dolby 3D surround sound, allowingyou to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images inthe comfort of your own home.• When switching from the first layer to the secondlayer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there maybe momentary distortion in the image and sound.This is not a malfunction of the unit.• Once a DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) recorded is finalized, itis playable in a standard DVD player.Audio CD• An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio isrecorded• Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs.The unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.CD-R/-RW• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded withISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back• Only MP3 files with the ".mp3", ".MP3" extensioncan be used.MP3 CD-R/-RWJPEG CD-R/-RWUsing CD-R/-RWUsing MPEG4 disc