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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVD+R, +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.
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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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.
Discs that can be played
Indication
Disc
Logo
in these
Remarks
operating
instructions
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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.
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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 32, “Video” tab—NTSC Disc Output).
Discs information
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
Recorded using the DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) standard.
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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 21).
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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.
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Conforming to IEC62107
This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support 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” appears on the unit’s display.
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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 21).
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Recorded with DVD-Video recorders,
DVD-Video cameras, personal
computers, etc.
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Remove discs from their cartridges
before use.
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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 21).
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DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video CD
SVCD
CD
CD-R
CD-RW
RAM
JPEG
DVD-A
DVD-V
DVD-V
VCD
CD
WMA
MP3
JPEG
CD
VCD
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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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