Disc Information

RQTV0115
6
6

ªWMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX files that

can be played

Playable WMA§ format
Playable MP3§ format
Playable JPEG§ format
Playable MPEG4§ format
Playable DivX§ format
§The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio,
picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and
video contents and 400 groups

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:

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 l37).
Output is interlace (576i), when playing PAL discs.

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.
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
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
compression
rate
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: Except for 8 kHz, 16 kHz,
32 kHz.
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. (l42)
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See (
Notes l28)
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
Resolution
between
160
k
120
and 6144
k
4096 pixels
(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 l28)
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 l28)
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 l28)
35
2
2ALL
, etc.
36
2
3ALL
, etc.
For the Middle East
For Asia
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