Sony DAV-C990 Operating Instructions - Page 8

Disc DVD Title structure Chapter VIDEO CD, Disc Super Track Audio CD, or CD structure Index Disc MP3 structure Album Track Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type. Disc type VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-resolution still pictures, if they are included on the disc. 8US Region code Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code. DVDs labelled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area limitations." will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. Examples of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: - music CD format - video CD format - MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs * A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization) Do not load the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 80). • A disc that is neither standard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape). • A disc with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it. Note Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.