Panasonic SC-VK81D, SC-VK91D, SC-VK71D manual Disc information

Disc information

Discs that can be played

Disc	Logo		Indication
				in these				Remarks
			operating
			instructions
						Recorded using Version 1.1 of the		• Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD-
						Video Recording Format (a unified		Video cameras, personal computers, etc.
					RAM
DVD-RAM						video recording standard).		• Remove discs from their cartridges before use.
						Recorded using the DCF (Design		• Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders.
						rule for Camera File system)		• To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in
					JPEG
						standard.		Other Menu (A page 21).
						—
				DVD-A
DVD-Audio
						Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
				DVD-V		To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other MenuA( page 21).
DVD-Video						—
DVD-R				DVD-V		Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized\ on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or
						DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
Video CD						—
					VCD
SVCD						Conforming to IEC62107.
						This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support Peak Extend function. (A
CD					CD	function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals)
						HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared
						with 16 bits for all other CDs.
						• During HDCD play, “HDCD” appears on the main unit’s display.
						•	This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
					WMA		the left. Close the sessions or finalize\ the disc after recording.
CD-R					MP3	•	HighMAT discs
		—
CD-RW					JPEG		WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
					CD
							To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
					VCD		Menu (A page 21).

\A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

•It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

Getting started

7Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVD+R, +RW, DVD-RW, 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.

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.

7To clean discs

DVD-ADVD-V VCDCD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

RAM DVD-R

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

•Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.

7Disc 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, static electricity prevention liquids 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.

7Video systems

–This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television 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 (A page 22, “Video” tab — NTSC Disc Output).

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