Sony® DVD Handycam® DVD+RW 8cm Disc Frequently Asked Questions for VAIO® Computers
VAIO® Computer Compatibility
These questions are applicable to DVD+RW discs recorded on the following DVD Handycam Models: DCR-DVD92, DVR-DVD103, DVR-DVD203, DVR-DVD403, DCR-DVD7.
1.1 Will 8cm DVD+RW discs recorded by the DVD Handycam® play on a VAIO computer?
- Only VAIO computers manufactured after April 2004 supports the playback of a DVD+RW 8cm disc. Please refer to Appendix A for a list of VAIO models that plays 8cm DVD+RW discs.
1.2 Why does the image recorded on a DVD+RW not play back in the wide aspect ratio (16:9) "letterbox" aspect ratio that it was recorded in?
- As of March 2005, there is no confirmed software that recognizes the wide aspect ratio (16:9) recorded on a DVD+RW disc.
1.3 Images recorded in wide aspect ratio (16:9) on DVD+RW media are not present in the correct aspect ratio when played back on my computer. What should I do?
- If you use WinDVD® or PowerDVD® preinstalled on VAIO® computers, you can display the images in wide aspect ratio (16:9) by changing the software settings. Please refer to your DVD playback software User Guide.
1.4 Can I play an 8cm DVD+RW disc on my VAIO computer if it is finalized?
- No, finalized 8cm DVD+RW discs will not play on VAIO computers.
1.5 My computer was purchased before April 2004 will Sony be providing an upgrade service so that my VAIO® computer can play back a DVD+RW 8cm disc?
- We have no plans to provide the upgrade. If you wish to play back a disc recorded by the new DVD Handycam on your VAIO®, we recommend using a DVD-RW or DVD-R 8cm disc.
1.6 I have already recorded on a DVD+RW 8cm disc. How can I play it back?
- Copy the contents of the 8 cm DVD+RW disc to a standard DVD-R/RW disc using Picture Package supplied with the DVD Handycam. For details about the Picture Package operation, please contact Pixela User Support Center.
- Pixela User Support Center:
- Web site: http://www.ppackage.com
1.7 Is image quality affected when the contents of a DVD+RW disc is copied to a DVD-RW disc using Picture Package?
- Images are transferred as digital data from a DVD+RW disc to the computer, so there is no deterioration in the image quality. No encoding or decoding occurs during the transfer process from a DVD+RW to the computer. Since Picture Package works with digital data, the image quality does not deteriorate during the transfer process.
1.8 What other Sony products can play 8cm DVD+RW discs?
- Standard 8cm DVD+RW discs recorded by the DVD Handycam® can be played back on Sony DVD players and/or recorders identified on the Compatibility list (attached as Appendix B).
1.9 Why does the VAIO peripheral PCGA-DDRW1, which was released before April 2004, support 8cm DVD+RW playback?
- Standard 8cm DVD+RW playback capability depends on the specifications of the adopted DVD drive. Among the products released before April 2004, the PCGA-DDRW1 is the only model that we have confirmed playback compatibility with 8cm DVD+RW discs.
1.10 Would there be any damage if you try to play back 8cm DVD+RW discs on VAIO Computers released before April 2004?
- There would be no damage to the disc or the product. The product would simply not play back the disc.
Appendix A | ||
VAIO Models that support playback of DVD+RW 8cm disc | ||
Desktop systems | Notebook Systems | |
VGC-RA series | VGN-A series | |
VGC-RB series | VGN-S series | |
VGC-V series | VGN-T series | |
PCV-RS600 series | VGN-B Series | |
PCV-RS700 series | VGN-X505ZP* | |
PCV-W700 series | VGN-FS series | |
PCV-V300 series | PCG-K2/3/4 series | |
PCG-TR5 series | ||
*dependent on the external optical drive |
Appendix B | ||
Compatibility List | ||
Sony DVD Players | ||
DVP-S7000 | DVP-C675D | DVP-775V |
DVP-S3000 | DVP-CX870D | DVP-NS325 |
DVP-S500D | DVP-CX860 | DVP-NC555ES |
DVP-C600D | DVP-S900ES | DVP-NS685V |
DVP-S300 | DVP-NS300 | DVP-NS725P |
DVP-S7700 | DVP-NS400D | DVP-NC625 |
DVP-C650D | DVP-NS500V | DVP-NC665P |
DVP-S550D | DVP-NS700P | DVP-PQ2 |
DVP-S330 | DVP-NS900V | DVP-NS425P |
DVP-530D | DVP-F21 | DVP-NC675P |
DVP-CX850D | DVP-F41MS | DVP-NS575P |
DVP-S360 | DVP-NC600 | VP-NS975HD |
DVP-S500D | DVP-CX860 | DVP-NC555ES |
DVP-S350 | DVP-CX875 | DVP-NS775V |
DVP-S363 | DVP-NS999ES | DVP-NC875V |
DVP-S7700 | DVP-F25 | DVP-NS50P |
DVP-S560D | DVP-NC615 | DVP-NS41P |
DVP-S565D | DVP-NC655P | DVP-NC60P |
DVP-S570D | DVP-NS715P | DVP-NC80V |
DVP-C660 | DVP-NS315 | DVP-NS70H |
DVP-NC650 | DVP-NS415 | DVP-NS90V |
DVP-C670D | DVP-PQ1 | |
DVD Players + VHS Combo Model | ||
SLV-D100 | SLV-D350P | SLV-D360P |
SLV-D300P | SLV-D550P | SLV-D560P |
SLV-D201P | SLV-D251P | SLV-D261P |
Portable DVD Players | ||
PBD-V30 | DVP-F5 | |
LCD Portable DVD Players | ||
DVP-FX1 | DVP-FX701 | |
DVP-FX700 | DVP-FX1021 | |
DVD Recorders | ||
DVP-FX1 | DVP-FX701 | |
LCD Portable DVD Players | ||
RDR-GX7 | RDR-GX300 | RDR-HX900 |
DVD Recorders + VHS Combo Model | ||
RDR-VX500 |