Disc Information

ªDiscs that can be played

DVD-RAM

DVD-Video

DVD-R

SVCD

Video CD

CD-R/RW

—

Shown as “DVD-

Conforming to

IEC62107

VR” on the

display

[RAM]

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

[CD] [CDtext]

[MP3] [WMA]

[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.

Before Use

ªDiscs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and 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, etc.

ªRegion number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

The region number of the unit is “4”. The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Examples:

4ALL 246 , etc.

ªDVDs that can be played

You can play discs with these symbols.

ªVideo systems

≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your TV 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 (Video—NTSC Disc Output lpage 41). ≥Output is interlace (576I), when playing PAL discs.

ªDisc 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
	MP3/WMA 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.
Programme:the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single
	recording.
Picture:	a single JPEG file.
Play list:	the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of
	scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:	DVD-RAM programme sections specified and grouped
	into play lists on a DVD video recorder.
Content:	covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

ªDVD-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 programme ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

ªDVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

ªPlaying 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.

ªCD-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), MP3, WMA, or JPEG. Finalize (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) the disc after recording.

ªHighMATTM discs

This unit is compatible with HighMATTM discs containing MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files.

ªTo 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.

ªHandling 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.