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Discs that can be played
§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.

∫Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVDiR, iRW, 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, PAL discs§ and “Chaoji VCD”
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not
conform to IEC62107.
§
You can play DVD-Audio, however still pictures may be displayed enlarged.

∫Audio format of DVDs

You can play discs with these symbols.

∫To clean discs

DVD-Audio,DVD-Video,Video CD, SVCD and CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DVD-RAM and DV D-R
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫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 wr iting 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 sha ped discs, such as heart shapes.
Disc Logo
Indication
in these
operating
instructions
Remarks
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal
computers, etc.
[JPEG] Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) standard Vesion 1.0.
≥To play JPEG or MPEG4 files, select
“Play as Data Disc”
(➜page15, Other Me nu).
[MPEG4]
Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi
cameras or DVD video recorders
[conforming to SD VIDEO specifications
(ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile)
video system/G.726 audio system].
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➜Back cover, Glossary) of all
or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. When playing such discs, or
such parts of the disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the same a s the disc’s
channel specification, audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the audio is missing,
multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played in two channels). Refer to the
disc’s jacket for more information.
[DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” (➜page15, Other Menu).
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
—
DVD-R
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
CD [CD]
This unit is compatible with HDCD (➜Back cover, Glossary), but does not support the
Peak Extend function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).
≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
CD-R
CD-RW —
[CD]
[VCD]
[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[MPEG4]
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the formats on the left. Close the sessions or
finalize§ the disc after recording.
≥HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” (➜page15,
Other Menu).
≥[WMA] This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the
same content encoded at several different bit rates).
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