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Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as
[RAM]
show the formats.
§
A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
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It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the
recording method and how the files were created (
➜
page 5, Tips for making data discs).
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
[JPEG]
[MPEG4]
[DivX]
≥
[RAM]
Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras,
personal computers, etc.
≥
[JPEG]
Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD-Video recorders using the
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
≥
[MPEG4]
Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders
[conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile)
video system/G.726 audio system].
≥
[DivX]
Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system].
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
—
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video)
[DVD-V] [DivX]
≥
[DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized
§
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras
≥
[DivX]
Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system]. Finalize
§
the disc after recording.
DVD-RW (DVD-VR)
[DVD-RW[‹VR›]
Discs recorded and finalized
§
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using
Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
—
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R (Video)/
i
RW (Video)
[DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized
§
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras
Video CD
[VCD]
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
CD
[CD]
[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[MPEG4]
[DivX]
[VCD]
≥
This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or
finalize
§
the disc after recording.
≥
[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥
[WMA]
This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the
same content encoded at several different bit rates).
≥
[DivX]
Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system].
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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-
ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that
cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-
GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market
including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.
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Handling precautions
≥
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may
cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).
≥
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or
other writing instrument.
≥
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner,
static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥
Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers
or labels (rented discs etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
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Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
≥
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
unit.
≥
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
≥
Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary
although this depends on the operating environment.
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Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as
they may cause malfunction.
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Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
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