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You can update the AACS key through the Internet. To use Blu-ray Disc media continually, you need to update the AACS key. To record, edit, or play copyright protected content, Blu-ray Disc media employs the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) technology. Your VAIO computer needs to be connected to the Internet to play DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, and DVD-R (single layer or dual layer) media that are compliant with the Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO COMPUTER OR CREATE APP CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING.įor inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. When you buy pre-recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer, be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer’s optical disc drives. Therefore, these discs may not be compatible with the computer. DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the CD standard. Your VAIO computer is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. You cannot write data to DVD+RW media (8x writing) unless your optical disc drive supports at least 8x writing for DVD+RW media. You cannot write data to DVD-RW media (6x writing) unless your optical disc drive supports at least 6x writing for DVD-RW media. It is recommended that you use Sony branded media: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, BD-R, or BD-RE. Refer to the help file included with the app for more information. Writable media differ depending on the disc burning app you use. DVD-Video Recording format data can be written to DVD-R (single layer or dual layer), DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM media. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.) or damaged discs, as it may cause your VAIO computer to malfunction.ĭVD-Video format data can be written to DVD+R (single layer or dual layer), DVD+RW/DVD-R (single layer or dual layer), and DVD-RW media.
Your optical disc drive supports only circular discs.
Your optical disc drive does not support 8 cm disc writing. Your optical disc drive may not support writing or playback of some types of media.