Panasonic GCSEB E specifications Discs that can be played/Disc handling

Discs that can be played

			Indication
Disc	Logo		used in		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]	video recording standard).	≥Remove TYPE 2
					and 4 discs from
DVD-RAM					their cartridges
					before use.
				Recorded using the DCF (Design	≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
			[JPEG]	rule for Camera File system)	recorders.
				standard.	≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc”
					in Other Menu (‹ page 23).
			[DVD-A]	—
DVD-Audio
			[DVD-V]	Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
				To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (‹ page 23)
				—
DVD-Video
			[DVD-V]
				Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or
DVD-R				DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
				—
Video CD
			[VCD]
				Conforming to IEC62107
SVCD
				This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function.
				(A function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals)
CD			[CD]	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” lights on the unit’s display.
			[WMA]	≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
				the left. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.
			[MP3]
CD-R				≥HighMAT discs
		—	[JPEG]
CD-RW				WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
			[CD]
				To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
			[VCD]
				Menu (‹ page 23).

§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, DVD+R, iRW, DVD-RW, SACD,	Disc handling
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	∫ To clean discs
VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that
do not conform to IEC62107.	[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
	Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫ Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes
and decodes discs with these
symbols.

Discs that can be played/Disc handling

∫Video 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 (‹ page 24, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

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

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.

∫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, 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. RQT7429

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