Pioneer DVR-650H-S Operating Instructions - Page 9

Before you start 01 Using DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs DVD-R DL (Dual-Layer) and DVD+R DL (Double-Layer) discs contain two recordable layers on a single side, giving about 1.8 times the recording capacity of a conventional single-layer disc. This unit can record to both DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs. • If you intend to play DVD-R DL (Video mode) or DVD+R DL discs recorded on this unit on other DVD recorders/players, you must finalize them. (Note that some DVD recorders/players may not play even finalized DL discs.) • This logo indicates that the disc is a DVD-R DL or DVD+R DL disc: The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-Audio content will not play. For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer. Other disc compatibility In addition to DVD, this recorder is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the logos on the disc and/or disc packaging shown below. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD (and DVD), may be in an unplayable format - see below for further compatibility information. Audio CD CD-R CD-RW Correct operation has been confirmed for DL discs: Video CD Super Video CD (Super VCD) • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) • DVD-R DL ver. 3.0/2x to 8x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) That's CD-R/-RW compatibility This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. JVC • Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ • DVD+R DL 2.4x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) RICOH • DVD+R DL 2.4x to 8x Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim) RICOH Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this recorder. • Multi-session playback: Yes (except CD- About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content -video, Audio and Video CD/Super VCD) • Unfinalized disc playback: CD-Audio only audio, etc. -while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio Compressed audio compatibility material. • Compatible media: DVD-ROM, The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, USB and therefore may not play. • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio It is possible that when loading or ejecting a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) played will be scratched. Scratched discs • Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or may not be playable. 48 kHz 9 En