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Disc formats
DivX MP3 JPEG
Cleaning the DVD-RAM
Clean the disc with a special DVD-RAM cleaner (optional) and read the cleaner
instructions throughly before use. Bad scratches and stubborn dirt may not be able to be
removed so that recording, editing or playback is still compromised even after cleaning.
The disc should then no longer be used.
Do not use benzine, alcohol, water, cleaning sprays, household cleaners or other solvents.
DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720E)
Compatible models: Only for Panasonic's DVD recorders.
Do NOT use this cleaner with any other Panasonic DVD products or with the DVD
products of any other companies since doing so may damage the products.
RAM
Regional codes
2
ALL
3
4
2
DVD-Videos with the regional code 2 or
ALL can be played with this unit. The
code is listed on the backside of the unit.
England and Continental Europe: 2.
DVD-Video only
DVD-A
-RW(VR)
CD
VCD
DVD-V
- -
Playback discs
DVD-Video
High-quality video and music discs.
DVD-Audio
Digital-quality music discs. Playback in stereo.
DVD-RW
(DVD-VR format)
12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only
CD
CD-R/RW
Music and audio recordings, music in MP3 format, pictures in JPEG and TIFF format.
Video CD
CD-R/RW
Music and video recordings.
SVCD in compliance with IEC62107.
With active write-protection, you can
neither record to the disc nor edit or
delete content.
Cartridge write-protection
Remove the 8-cm disc from the
cartridge before using it with this unit.
Only play round discs.
Do not touch the disc
recording surface.
A DVD-RW that was recorded on another DVD recorder is played back in DVD-RW (VR)
format on this unit. Programmes limited on "one-time recording" can be played back. If
you format the disc, you can record and play it in DVD-Video format with this unit.
Some DVD-Audio discs with multi-channel sound are designed by the manufacturer to
prevent inter-mixing on the entire disc or at certain places. Depending on the disc type,
the regional code and the recording conditions, it may not be possible to play the discs
in some cases.
See the jewel case for more information.
12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only
12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only
12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only
12 cm/ 8 cm, playable only
Cleaning DVD-Videos, Video-CDs and CDs
Wipe with a moist and then with a dry cloth.
If the surface of a disc, which has no Cartridge or was removed from one, is scratched, dirty,
dusty or has finger prints, playback or processing can be impaired. Such impairments can
also occur when the disc is placed back in the Cartridge.
Note: Only write on the label side of the disc. Use a soft, oil-based felt-tip pen. Do not use
a ball-point pen or any other hard writing instrument. Do not affix stickers or labels to the
disc. When not in use, put the disc in its case or Cartridge.
Cartridge discs
Handling discs
You can play DivX, MP3 and JPEG/TIFF data from a finalized CD-R, CD-RW
or DVD-R. Depending on the recording conditions, playback may nonetheless be faulty.
Non playable discs
- 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm.
- 3.95 GB and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring.
- DVD-R that was recorded in DVD Video Recording format (VR).
- DVD-R (V), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (V), +R, +R DL that was recorded on another unit and
not finalized.
- Blu-ray, DVD-ROM, +R (8 cm), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, photo CD, CVD, SACD, MV disc,
PD, “Chaoji VCD” that can be purchased in stores, including CVD, DVCD and SVCD
that are not IEC62107-compliant, etc.
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