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Panasonic PV-D4745 Deck & Cassette Information, Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure DVD-RAM discs

Models: PV-D4745S PV-D4745

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DECK & Cassette Information

Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure DVD-RAM discs

Break off the tab to prevent recording.

Record Tab

Screw driver

To record again

Cover the hole

with cellophane tape.

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them.

Type

• Non-cartridge discs

• Discs that can be removed from

 

their cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

•12 cm (5”) 9.4 GB (double-sided)

Capacity and 4.7 GB (single-sided)

•8 cm (3”) 2.8 GB (double-sided)

•Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully.

Disc formats supported by this DECK

DECK can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:

Logo

Disc type

 

DVD-RAM (Version 1.1 of the

 

Video Recording Format a

 

unified video recording

 

standard)

 

DVD (DVD-Video)

 

 

 

DVD-R (DVD-Video formatted

 

discs [finalized])

 

 

 

Video CD

 

 

 

CD (CD-DA)

 

 

 

CD-R/CD-RW

 

• CD-DA format

 

• MP3/JPEG file

 

and finalized.*

[Discs Played 8cm (3") or 12cm (5")]

*A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Discs which cannot be played

•DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”

•PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SVCD, SACD, CD-TEXT, Divx Video Disc, Photo-CD and MPEG4 Video Disc

Notes

•Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart- shaped), as these can damage the unit.

•It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

•Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

Disc Handling

Handling precautions

•Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-R playback.

•Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

•Only hold disc by edges as shown below. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.

•Do not write on label side of disc.

•Never use record cleaning

sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids, or any other solvent.

•Do not try to close disc tray when disc is not properly placed.

To clean disc surface

With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipe from the center hole to the outer edge as shown below. (Wiping in a circular pattern will scratch the surface.)

• DVD-RAM, DVD-R :

Clean only with the DVD-RAM disc cleaner available. Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

If disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc

Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using disc. (See above.)

Improper disc storage

Discs could be damaged if stored or left in areas:

•exposed to direct sunlight.

•that are humid or dusty.

•near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).

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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

 

 

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PV-D4745S, PV-D4745 specifications

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