Technics SC-DV290 manual Disc information

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Disc information

[A[ Discs that can be played

DVD-RAM	[DVD-A]
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video	[DVD-V]
	[VCD]
DVD-R
CD	[CD]
Video CD
	Including
	CD text
	WMA]
	MP3]
CD-R/RW	[JPEG]

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pUse discs with the logos at left and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

pDo not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

wDiscs that cannot be played

DVD-RAM (2.6 GB, TYPE 1), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, KRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

wDisc structure

type.		use
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc
Track:	the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs, or a	Before
Chapter:	single WMA/MP3 file.
	the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:	collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or
Title:	albums on data discs.
	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.

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.

wCD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, video CD, WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Finalize the disc after recording.

wDVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video re- corder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

wDVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them.

Type	pNon-cartridge discs
	pDiscs that can be removed from their cartridges
	(TYPE 2 and 4)
Capacity	p12 cm 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-
	sided)
	p8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Recording	Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video
format	cameras, personal computers, etc., using Version 1.1 of
	the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording
	standard).

pRemove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully. pDo not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face the same

way.

pSome parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

Note

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.

wVideo systems

This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems. To view PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the system used on the disc. PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video signal to PAL 60 (➡ page 46, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

wTo clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. [B]

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

pClean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

pNever use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

wHandling precautions

pDo not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instru- ment.

pDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

pDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

pDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.	RQT6894
pDo not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

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