84 Handling of Discs
Types of Disc That Can Be Played Back
The following marks are printed on the disc label, package, or jacket.
Type SizeMaximum
playback time Comments
CD-DA
5 inches
(12 cm) 74 minutes
―
CD-TEXT
5 inches
(12 cm) 74 minutes
―
CD-R/RW
5 inches
(12 cm) ―
• Disc containing MP3/WMA/AAC files
Discs That May Not Be Played Back
• Playback of discs other than those described in “Types of Disc That Can Be Played Back” is
not guaranteed.
• 3 inches(8 cm) discs may not be used.
• Do not insert irregularly-shaped discs (for example, heart-shaped), as these may result in
malfunction.
Additionally, discs that have transparent portions may not be played back.
• Discs that have not been finalized cannot be played back.
• Even if recorded using the correct format on a recorder or computer, application software
settings and environments; disc peculiarities, damage, or marking; or di\
rt or condensation on
the lens inside the product may render the disc unplayable.
• Depending on the disc, some functions may not be used, or the disc may not play back.
• Do not use discs with cracks or warps.
• If the disc has stickers affixed, remains from removed stickers, or affixed adhesive, then do not
use the disc.
• Discs that have decorative labels or stickers may not be used.
Nonstandard CDs
This product will play back audio CDs,
however please be aware of the following
points regarding CD standards.
• Ensure that you use discs with
on the
label surface.
• Playback of other than standard CDs is
not guaranteed. Even if the audio can be
played back, the audio quality cannot be
guaranteed.
• When playing back other than standard CDs,
the following may occur.
● There may be noise during playback.
● There may be jumping in the audio.
● The disc may not be recognized.
● The first track may not be played back.
● It may take longer than usual until start of
playback of tracks.
● Playback may start from within the track.
● Some parts may not be played back.
● Tracks may freeze during playback.
● Tracks may be displayed erroneously.
