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Disc information
[A[ Discs that can be played
pUse discs with the logos at left and that conform to specifications. The unit
cannot play other discs correctly.
pDo not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can
damage the unit.
w Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RAM (2.6 GB, TYPE 1), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, KRW,
DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
w Disc structure
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc
type.
Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs, or a
single WMA/MP3 file.
Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or
albums on data discs.
Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.
Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.
Picture: a single JPEG file.
Play list: a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play
lists on a DVD video recorder.
DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video CD
CD
CD-R/RW
w CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA,
video CD, WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Finalize the disc after recording.
w DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video re-
corder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
w DVD-RAM discs
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able
to play them.
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.
pNon-cartridge discs
pDiscs that can be removed from their cartridges
(TYPE 2 and 4)
p12 cm 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-
sided)
p8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video
cameras, personal computers, etc., using Version 1.1 of
the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording
standard).
Type
Capacity
Recording
format
pRemove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return
them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully.
pDo not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in their
cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face the same
way.
pSome parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another
begins, may not play smoothly.
Note
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all
cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
w Video systems
This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems. To view PAL or
NTSC, however, your television must match the system used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. NTSC can be
correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video signal to
PAL 60 (➡ page 46, Video—NTSC Disc Output).
w To clean discs
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. [B]
DVD-RAM, DVD-R
pClean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where
available).
pNever use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
w Handling precautions
pDo not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instru-
ment.
pDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
pDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed
adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
pDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
pDo not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
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