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Chapter 4
Playing DVDs and CDs
Compatibility and Copy Protected Material
The Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo can play and record standard DVDs, and play
audio CDs and MP3 music CDs. This section has details about the Recorder’s
compatibility with different kinds of discs and files. Also included is important
information about copyrighted material, and tips for taking care of discs.
Recording: Disc Compatibility
Size. The Recorder can copy video programming to 12 cm. discs, the standard for DVDs.
Format. The Recorder can copy onto DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. (It does not record CD-
R or CD-RW discs.) The packaging for these discs is marked with one of the following
logos:
The Recorder is compatible with DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 1.1/2x, and DVD-R Ver. 2.0
and Ver. 2.0/4x.
Playback of Recorded Discs. Pioneer’s DVD recorders record in Video Mode, which is
the use of the DVD-Video format for recording on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD
discs copied using this Recorder can be played back on regular DVD players, including
computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video format. Support for playback of
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback equipment,
and there is DVD playback equipment that does not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs
recorded in the DVD-Video format.
Some discs recorded using a DVD
recorder, CD recorder or personal
computer may not be playable in this
recorder even though they were made with
software that is compatible with the
Recorder. There are a number of possible
reasons for this:
• the type of disc used
• damage, dirt or condensation on either
the disc or in the Recorder’s disc drive
• other reasons related to specific
formats; see the notes about individual
formats in this section
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