Panasonic SC-PT956 manual Discs that can be played, Discs that cannot be played, Commercial discs

Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc

Logo

Indicated in these

instructions by

Remarks

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

High quality movie and music discs

Video CD

[VCD]

Music discs with video

Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

CD

[CD]

Music discs

Discs that can be played

Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable)

		Recorded on a		Recorded on a personal
		DVD video
Disc	Logo				computer, etc.			Finalizing§6
		recorder, etc.
		[DVD-VR]§2	[DVD-V]§4	[WMA]		[MP3]	[JPEG]
DVD-RAM		±	—	—		±	±	Not necessary
DVD-R/RW		±	±	—		±	±	Necessary
DVD-R DL		±§3	±	—		—	—	Necessary
iR/iRW	—	—	(±)§5	—		—	—	Necessary
iR DL	—	—	(±)§5	—		—	—	Necessary
CD-R/RW§1	—	—	—	±		±	±	Necessary§7

≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the files were created (➜ 33, Tips for making data discs).

§1 This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.

§2 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). §3 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

§4 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.

§5 Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.

§6 A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is indicated as “Necessary”, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.

§7 Closing the session will also work.

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Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

∫Discs that cannot be played

Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge,

2.6GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

∫Disc 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, liquids which prevent static electricity, 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.

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