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RC59000M Overview
Recordable Discs
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (XP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (XP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
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– This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
– DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not
play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt of
condensation on the recorder’s lens.
– If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are
cases in which it may not play because of the settings
of the application software used to create the disc.
(Check with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that
contains audio titles or MP3 files, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
and SVCD.
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– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/-RW) discs cannot be
played on the unit.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped
or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
Regional code of the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs
This VCR/DVD Recorder is designed and manu-
factured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD
software. The region code on the labels of some
DVD discs indicates which type of VCR/DVD
Recorder can play those discs. This unit can play only
DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other
discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play-
back” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs
may not have a region code label even though their play-
back is prohibited by area limits.
otes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be available
or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs
and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business pur-
poses may not be played on the unit.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be labeled.
Track (Video CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec-
tions called “Scenes”. Each scene available is displayed
on the Scene menu and assigned a scene number,
enabling you to locate the scene you want.
A scene may be composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, high resolu-
tion still pictures can be played if they are included on
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
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