Panasonic AG-VP320 DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
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DECK & Cassette Information
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
Record Tab
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
To record again
Break off the tab to prevent recording.
Screw driver
DVD-RAM discs
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following
conditions for this unit to be able to play them.
Type
Non-cartridge discs
• Discs that can be removed from their
cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
Capacity
• 12 cm (5) 9.4 GB (double-sided)
and 4.7 GB (single-sided)
• 8 cm (3) 2.8 GB (double-sided)
• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges
before use, then return them when you are
finished. Read the instructions for the disc
carefully.
• Some parts of the disc, for example where one
program ends and another begins, may not play
smoothly.
Disc Handling
To clean disc surface
With a soft, damp (water only) cloth,
gently wipe from the center hole to the
outer edge as shown below. (Wiping in
a circular pattern will scratch the
surface.)
• DVD-RAM, DVD-R :
Clean only with the DVD-RAM disc
cleaner available. Never use cloths or cleaners
for CDs etc.
Handling precautions
• Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-R
playback.
• Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs
with exposed adhesive from tape or left over
peeled-off stickers.)
• Only hold disc by edges as shown below.
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.
Disc tray
Disc
DECK can play back discs bearing any of the
following marks:
Discs which cannot be played
• DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”
PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD,
SVCD, SACD, CD-TEXT, Divx Video Disc,
Photo-CD and MPEG4 Video Disc
[Discs Played 8 cm (3
) or 12 cm (5
)]
DVD (DVD-Video)
CD (CD-DA)
Logo Disc type
DVD-R (DVD-Video formatted
discs [finalized])
Disc formats supported by this
DECK
DVD-RAM (Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format a
unified video recording
standard)
The digital audio content side of DualDiscs do
not meet the technical specifications of the
Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so
may not play back in this unit.
• Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g.
heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.
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.
CD-R/CD-RW
CD-DA format
MP3/JPEG file and finalized.*
* A process that allows play on compatible
equipment.
Video CD
Notes
• Do not try to close disc tray when disc is not
properly placed.
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, radiator, etc.).