Panasonic SC-PT565, SC-PT560 Discs that can be played, Discs that cannot be played, Video systems

Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc	Logo	Indicated in these	Remarks
		instructions by
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
Disc	Logo	DVD video		Recorded on a personal computer, etc.					Finalizing§6
		recorder, etc.
		[DVD-VR]§2	[DVD-V]§4	[WMA]	[MP3]	[JPEG]	[MPEG4]	[DivX]
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 (➜ 37, 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 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.

∫Video 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 TV.

–This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL TV (➜ 26, “NTSC DISC OUT” in “VIDEO” menu).

∫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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