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RQT8117
Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as
[RAM]
show the formats.
§
A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the
recording method and how the files were created (➜ page 12, Tips for making data discs).
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
[JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
≥
[RAM]
Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras,
personal computers, etc.
≥[JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD-Video recorders using the
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
≥[MPEG4] Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders
[conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile)
video system/G.726 audio system].
≥[DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system].
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥
[DVD-V]
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video
content, select “Play as DVD-Video”
(
➜ page 15, Other Menu
).
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
—
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video)
[DVD-V]
[DivX]
≥
[DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized
§
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras
≥[DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system]. Finalize
§
the disc after recording.
DVD-RW (DVD-VR)
[DVD-RW[‹VR›]
Discs recorded and finalized
§
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using
Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
—
iR (Video)/iRW (Video)
[DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized
§
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras
Video CD [VCD]
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] [VCD]
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or
finalize
§
the disc after recording.
≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥[WMA] This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the
same content encoded at several different bit rates).
≥[DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system].
≥This unit is compatible with HDCD (➜ page 19, Glossary), but does not support the
Peak Extend function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level
signals). (During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.)
∫ Discs that cannot be played
Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-
G, SACD, 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.
∫ Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may
cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).
≥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 use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥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.
∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
≥
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
≥Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary
although this depends on the operating environment.
≥Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as
they may cause malfunction.
∫ Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Regarding DVD-Audio
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing
(
➜
page 19, Glossary) of all or part of their contents if this
is the manufacturer’s intention. When playing such discs,
or such parts of the disc, unless the number of connected
speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification,
audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the audio is
missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio
is played in two channels). Refer to the disc’s jacket for
more information.
Discs that can be played