Panasonic DVD-S500 Region codes, Playable medias, Unit and disc care, Disc handling precautions

Region codes

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: 1

Playable medias

You can play back the following medias:

DVD Video	DVD-Video format
DVD-R	DVD-Video format*1,
DVD-R DL	JPEG*2*3, MP3*4
DVD-RW	DVD-Video format*1
+RW	Video*1
+R
+R DL
CD-Audio	CD-DA, Video CD,
	Super Video CD
CD-R	CD-DA, JPEG*2*3, MP3*4,
CD-RW	Video CD, Super Video CD
USB	MP3*4, JPEG*2*3

*1 Finalizing is necessary.

*2 The file extension has to be ‘.JPG’ or ‘.JPEG’.

*3 Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.

*4 The file extension has to be ‘.mp3’.

NOTE

•It may not be possible to play the medias in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method and how the files

were created.
(For USB devices)
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB
devices.
• This unit does not support USB device charging.
• FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
• This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.		started
• This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32. If the
HDD is not recognized the power to the HDD may not
be supplied. Supply power from an external source.		Getting
Unit and disc care
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to	Information
• Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary
clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
although this depends on the operating	General
environment.
• Do not use commercially available lens cleaners
as they may cause malfunction.
Clean discs
• Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Disc handling precautions

• Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or fingerprints on the disc.

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

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

• 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.

• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc

does not meet the technical specifications of
the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format	VQT5C22
so playback may not be possible.

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