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Getting Started
* A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
DVDs that can be played
You can play discs with these symbols.
Playing DVDs
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. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-
DA (digital audio) and finalized*.
DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized* on a Panasonic DVD
video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
DVD-RAM discs
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit
to be able to play them.
• Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another
begins, may not play smoothly.
• 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.
Non-cartridge disc
TYPE 2 or 4 disc
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)
• The region number of this player is “1”.
• The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels bearing “1” or “ALL”.
1
For U.S.A. and Canada
Example:
ALL
2
4
1
Disc Handling
This unit is designed and man u fac tured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the
Region number described on the DVD disc does not cor re spond to
the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play this disc.
Region Management Information
Handling precautions
• Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-
R playback.
• Do not attach sticker to disc. (Do not use
discs with exposed adhesive from tape or
left over peeled-off stickers.)
• Only hold disc by edges as shown at right.
Fin ger prints, 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.
• Do not try to close disc tray when disc is not
properly placed.
Disc tray
Disc
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 can be damaged if stored or left in areas:
• Exposed to direct sunlight.
• That are humid or dusty.
• Near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).
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.)
To clean disc surface
DVD-RAM, DVD-R :
Clean only with DVD-RAM disc cleaner. Never use cloths or
cleaners for CDs, etc.
Information (MAIN MENU Screen)
In the Main Menu display, only icons which can be selected appear
normally while those not available appear dark.
Example:
When the unit is used for the first time,
the DVD icon is dark because it cannot
be selected in this condition (see right).
However, when DVD is pressed to enter
DVD mode, the DVD icon becomes
selectable.
MAIN MENU
LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION