RCA RTD260 - Manual (Page 34)

Illustrations contained in this document are for representation only.
DVD-Video
Digital video discs - 12 cm, single or
double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs
are highdensity optical discs on which
high quality picture and audio are
recorded by means of digital signals.
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording
only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs
(rewritable), depending on the DVD
writer and discs used. Recordings using
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made
in Video DVD mode. Recordings using
DVD+RW discs must be made in
accordance with the specifications for
DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity.
VCD - Video Compact Disc
CD on which you can record up to 74
min. of VHS quality video associated
with still images, audio tracks and
interactive menus.
SVCD - Super Video Compact
Disc
Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107
standard. SVCDs can be used to record
up to 70 minutes of digital sound and
images in accordance with MPEG-2
standards for video and MPEG-1
standards for audio.
Audio CDs
Audio CDs (12 cm).
CD-R, CD-RW
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-
RW discs (rewritable).
CD-Rs written during a multisession
recording can be played, provided that
the session has ended before the disc is
played (depending on the write
software). However, depending on the
condition of the CD-writer, computer
and the disc used, you may find that
not all discs will play. When playing a
CD-R disc, it is normal for the unit to
take up to 20 seconds to recognize
the disc before starting to play.
If the disc is not recognized after a
period of 20 seconds, remove the disc,
and insert it again.
• Do not use its full capacity.
• CD-Rs should be preferably used
instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as,
in certain cases, CD-RW playback may
be faulty.
• Use reliable, good-quality CD write
software.
• Close all other applications on the
computer to ensure reliable CD-R disc
recording.
Mp3 files
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio
files in mp3 format. For CD-R mp3 discs,
please follow all the recommendations
for CD-R, along with the comments
below:
• Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or
JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and
Joliet mp3 files are compatible with
Microsoft’s DOS and Windows, as well
as with Apple Mac.
• Mp3 filenames should not exceed 8
characters, and should end with the
“.mp3” extension. General name
format: Title.mp3. When composing
your title, use 10 characters or less, no
spaces, and avoid the use of special
characters including (. , / , \ , = ,+).
• The total number of files on a disc
should be less than 400.
• Use a decompression transfer rate of at
least 128 kB/sec (kilobytes/second)
when recording mp3 files. Sound
quality with mp3 files basically depends
on the rate of compression/
decompression you choose. Obtaining
audio CD quality sound requires an
analog/digital sampling rate, that is
conversion to mp3 format, of at least
128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec.
Choosing higher rates, such as 192
kB/sec or more, only rarely produces
even better sound quality. Conversely,
files with sampling rates below 128
kB/sec will not play properly.
• Do not record copyright-protected mp3
files. “Securized” files are encrypted
and code protected to prevent illegal
copying.
Important: The above recommendations do
not guarantee that the DVD player will play
mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound
quality. Certain technologies and methods for
mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal
playback of these files on your DVD player
(i.e. degraded sound quality and in some cases,
inability of the player to read the file).
Additional Information
Disc Formats you can play
In order to ensure playback, discs must conform with DVD, CD, VCD or SVCD standards. This
unit may not play some recordings or files due to differences in recording formats, software
used & Disc types.
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DVD+Rewritable
DVD+Rewritable
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