Disc Information
RQTV0115
6
6
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WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX files that
can be played
Playable WMA
§
format
Playable MP3
§
format
Playable JPEG
§
format
Playable MPEG4
§
format
Playable DivX
§
format
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The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio,
picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and
video contents and 400 groups
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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Blu-ray, CVD, SACD, Photo CD,
Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from
their cartridge, 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, “Chaoji VCD”
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not
conform to IEC62107, etc.
§
(DVD-Audio/Video disc will play as DVD Video format, depending
on disc compatibility.)
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Region number supported by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
The region number of the unit is “
2
” for the Middle East and “
3
” for
Asia.
The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “
2
” for
the Middle East and “
3
” for Asia or “
ALL
”.
Examples:
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Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you
may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or
if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
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Video systems
≥
This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your TV must match the
system used on the disc.
≥
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
≥
This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL
television (Video—NTSC Disc Output
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≥
Output is interlace (576i), when playing PAL discs.
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Disc structure
The disc structure and the labels given to the items on the disc
depend on the disc type.
Track:
The smallest division on a CD and a Video CD, or a
single WMA/MP3 file.
Chapter:
The smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:
Equivalent to a folder or an album on a data disc.
Title:
The largest division on a DVD-Video, usually an entire
movie.
Programme:
The division on a DVD-RAM equivalent to a single
recording.
Picture:
A single JPEG file.
Play list:
The largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of
scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:
DVD-RAM programme sections specified and grouped
into a play list on a DVD video recorder.
Content:
Covers, tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.
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To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
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Handling precautions
≥
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 attach labels or stickers to discs (do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers).
≥
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
Features
WMA has the same sound quality as MP3 with a
file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
Indication
[WMA]
Extension
“.WMA” or “.wma”
Bit rate
between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
Features
MP3 is an audio compression method that
compresses audio to approximately one-tenth of its
size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
Indication
[MP3]
Extension
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
Bit rate
between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
Compatible
compression
rate
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: Except for 8 kHz, 16 kHz,
32 kHz.
CD-R/RW: 8 kHz, 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
Remarks
≥
This unit is not compatible with ID3 Tags. (
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≥
See (Notes
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Features
JPEG is a system used for compressing/decoding
color still pictures. The benefit of JPEG is less
deterioration in picture quality considering the
degree of compression.
Indication
[JPEG]
Extension
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”
Picture
Resolution
between 160
k
120 and 6144
k
4096 pixels
(sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
Remarks
≥
Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system) standard Ver 1.0.
≥
See (Notes
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Features
MPEG4 is a compression system for use on
mobile devices or a network, that allows highly
efficient recording at a low bit rate.
Indication
[MPEG4]
Extension
“.ASF” or “.asf”
Remarks
≥
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].
≥
See (Notes
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Features
DivX is a codec that compresses video files
without any considerable loss of video quality.
Indication
[DivX]
Extension
“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”, or “.avi”
Remarks
≥
Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x (DivX video
system/MP3 or Dolby Digital audio system).
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See (Notes
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3
5
2
2
ALL
, etc.
3
6
2
3
ALL
, etc.
For the Middle East
For Asia
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