
Getting started
Disc information
∫Discs that can be played
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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.
It may not be possible to play
∫Discs that cannot be played
∫Region number
The player plays
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| Units for Asia, Australia and N.Z.: |
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| ≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the | |||||||||||
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| ≥PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. |
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| ≥This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL | |||||||||||
| television (➜ page 18, |
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| Units for the U.S.A. and Canada: |
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| NTSC is used. This unit converts still pictures on PAL system | |||||||||||
| discs for play on NTSC video systems. The picture is compressed to show | |||||||||||
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| ∫ Playing DVDs and Video CDs |
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| 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. |
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RQT6726 | ≥Remove discs from their cartridges before use and return them when | |||||||||||
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face the same way.
another begins, may not play smoothly.
∫DVD-R discs
Panasonic
∫CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play
See page 11 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.
∫HighMAT discs
This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, and/or JPEG files.
∫Disc structure
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc type.
Track: the smallest division on
| single WMA/MP3 file. |
Chapter: the smallest division on | |
Group: | collections of tracks on |
| albums on data discs. |
Title: | the largest division on |
Program: | the division on |
Picture: | a single JPEG file. |
Play list: | the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of scenes |
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Scene: |
lists on a DVD video recorder.
Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.
∫To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DVD-RAM, DVD-R
≥Clean only with an optional
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
∫Handling precautions
≥Do not write on the label side with a
≥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
≥Do not use
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
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