Panasonic PV-DF2700-K, Service Manual

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7
Getting Started
Handling precautions
• Only hold disc by edges as shown.
Fingerprints, dirt, and scratches can
cause skipping and distortion.
• Do not write on label side of disc.
• Never use record cleaning
sprays, benzine, thinner,
static electricity
prevention liquids, or any
other solvent.
• Be careful not to drop or
bend disc.
• Do not place more than
1 disc on disc tray.
• Do not try to close disc
tray when disc is not
properly placed.
• Always store discs in
their proper cases when
not in use.
Definition of terms
Angle
Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot
from different angles. The ANGLE button can be used
to view the scene from different angles.
(ANGLE indicator lights on the unit when a scene
recorded at different angles is detected.)
Chapter number
Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can
quickly search for a favourite scene using these numbers.
DVD
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality
pictures and sound have been digitally recorded.
DVD incorporates new video compression technology
(MPEG II) and high-density recording technology which
allow entire movies to be recorded with incredible
playback quality.
Playback control
With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or information may
be selected for viewing or listening from an interactive
menu that appears on the TV screen.
Subtitles
Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the screen.
Time number
The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or title.
Use to quickly find scenes. (May not work with some
discs.)
Title number
For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Track number
Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and CDs
to allow specific tracks to be quickly located.
Video CD
CD containing picture and sound with same quality
level as video tape. This unit also supports Video
CDs with playback control (version 2.0).
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216,
and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
To clean disc surface
With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipe from the centre
hole to the outer edge as shown below. (Wiping in a circular
pattern will scratch the surface.)
If disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using
disc. (See above.)
Improper disc storage
Discs could be damaged if stored or left in areas:
• exposed to direct sunlight.
• that are humid or dusty.
• near heat (i.e. heater, regulator, etc.).
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. Patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Disc handling
Disc tray
Disc
Disc formats supported by this unit
The unit can play back discs bearing any of the
following marks:
Discs which cannot be played with this unit
• DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”
• DVD of PAL system
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-R/DVD-RAM
• CD-ROM
• CDV
• CD-G
• CD-RW
• Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.
DVD
3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc
Video CD
3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc
CD
3” (8 cm) disc / 5” (12 cm) disc
is registered trademark.