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RQT6933
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Disc information
∫ Discs that can be played
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DVD-S31 is not compatible with WMA or JPEG.
Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. 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.
∫ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD,
SACD, Divx Video Discs, 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.
∫ Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or “ALL”.
∫ Built-in decoders
This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS
decoders so you can enjoy these
systems in stereo without connecting a
separate decoder.
∫ Video systems
Units for the Middle E
ast, South Africa, Asia, Russia, Australia and N.Z.:
≥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 (➜ page 18, Video—NTSC Disc Output).
≥Output is interlace (576I), when playing PAL discs.
Units for the U.S.A., Canada, and with PX printed on the outer
packaging:
PAL discs cannot be played.
∫ 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.
∫ DVD-RAM discs
The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those 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).
≥Remove discs from their cartridges before use and return them when
you are finished, making sure that the labels of the disc and cartridge
face the same way.
≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and
another begins, may not play smoothly.
∫ DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
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on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA,
video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or JPEG.
Finalize
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the disc after recording.
See page 11 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
∫ Disc structure
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the
disc type.
Track: the smallest division on CDs and Video CDs, or a single WMA/
MP3 file.
Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group: 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.
∫ To clean discs
DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DVD-RAM, DVD-R
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
∫ Handling precautions
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed
adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
DVD-RAM DVD-Video DVD-R SVCD Video CD CD CD-R/RW
Shown as
“DVD-VR” on the
display
Conforming to
IEC62107
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[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
[WMA]
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[MP3]
[JPEG]
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Region Number Example
U.S.A., Canada, and
units with PX printed
on the outer packag-
ing
1
The Middle East and
South Africa
2
Asia
3
Australia and N.Z.
4
Russia
5
2
4
1
1
ALL
3
5
2
2
ALL
3
5
2
3
ALL
4
6
2
4
ALL
3
5
1
5
ALL