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Discs that can be played
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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 disc or condition of the recording.
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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVD+R,
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RW, DVD-RW, SACD,
Divx Video Discs and 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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Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes
and decodes discs with these
symbols.
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Video systems
– This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television 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 (
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page 20, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).
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To prevent damage
Do not:
–load more than one disc per tray.
–touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion.
–rotate the carousel by hand.
–close the drawer by hand.
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To clean discs
[DVD-A]
[DVD-V]
[VCD]
[CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
[RAM]
[DVD-R]
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Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner
(LF-K200DCA1, where available).
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Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
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Disc handling precautions
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Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc
warping, rendering it unusable).
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Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
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Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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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.
Disc
Logo
Indication
used in
operating
instructions
Remarks
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
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Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD-
Video cameras, personal computers, etc.
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Remove TYPE 2
and 4 discs from
their cartridges
before use.
[JPEG]
Recorded using the DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system)
standard.
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Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
recorders.
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To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc”
in Other Menu (
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page 19).
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
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[DVD-V]
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (
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page 19)
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
—
DVD-R
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
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on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
Video CD
[VCD]
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SVCD
Conforming to IEC62107
CD
[CD]
This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function.
(A function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals)
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
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During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
CD-R
CD-RW
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[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[CD]
[VCD]
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This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
the left. Close the sessions or finalize
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the disc after recording.
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HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu (
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page 19).
Main unit and disc caution
