Panasonic NV-VP60 Series manual Disc Information

Disc Information

ªWMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX files that can be played

Playable WMA§ format

Features	WMA has the same sound quality as MP3 with a
	file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
Indication	[WMA]
Extension	“.WMA” or “.wma”
Bit rate	between 48 kbps and 320 kbps

Playable MP3§ format

Features	MP3 is an audio compression method that
	compresses audio to approximately one-tenth of its
	size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
Indication	[MP3]
Extension	“.MP3” or “.mp3”
Bit rate	between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
Compatible	DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: Except for 8 kHz, 16 kHz,
compression	32 kHz.
rate	CD-R/RW: 8 kHz, 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,
	22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.
Remarks	≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 Tags. (l 42)
	≥See (Notes l 28)

Playable JPEG§ format

Features	JPEG is a system used for compressing/decoding
	color still pictures. The benefit of JPEG is less
	deterioration in picture quality considering the
	degree of compression.
Indication	[JPEG]
Extension	“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”
Picture	between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels
Resolution	(sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
Remarks	≥Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera
	File system) standard Ver 1.0.
	≥See (Notes l 28)

ªDiscs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Blu-ray, CVD, SACD, Photo CD, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107, etc.

§(DVD-Audio/Video disc will play as DVD Video format, depending on disc compatibility.)

ªRegion number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

The region number of the unit is “2” for the Middle East and “3” for Asia.

The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” for the Middle East and “3” for Asia or “ALL”.

Examples:

For the Middle East

2 ALL 235 , etc.

For Asia

3 ALL 236 , etc.

ªPlaying 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.

ªVideo systems

≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your TV 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 (Video—NTSC Disc Output l 37).

≥Output is interlace (576i), when playing PAL discs.

Playable MPEG4§ format

Features	MPEG4 is a compression system for use on
	mobile devices or a network, that allows highly
	efficient recording at a low bit rate.
Indication	[MPEG4]
Extension	“.ASF” or “.asf”
Remarks	≥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].
	≥See (Notes l 28)

Playable DivX§ format

Features	DivX is a codec that compresses video files
	without any considerable loss of video quality.
Indication	[DivX]
Extension	“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”, or “.avi”
Remarks	≥Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x (DivX video
	system/MP3 or Dolby Digital audio system).
	≥See (Notes l 28)

§The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups

ªDisc structure

The disc structure and the labels given to the items on the disc depend on the disc type.

Track: The smallest division on a CD and a Video CD, or a single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: The smallest division on DVD-Video.

Group: Equivalent to a folder or an album on a data disc.

Title: The largest division on a DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.

Programme: The division on a DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.

Picture: A single JPEG file.

Play list: The largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.

Scene: DVD-RAM programme sections specified and grouped into a play list on a DVD video recorder.

Content: Covers, tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

ªTo clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

ªHandling precautions

≥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 attach labels or stickers to discs (do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers).

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

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