Panasonic SC-DM3 Important Safety Instructions, Disc information, Getting started, DVD-Rdiscs

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

Getting started

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground- ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso- lete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par- ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Disc information

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac- turer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus com- bination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the ap- paratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper- ate normally, or has been dropped.

∫Discs that can be played

Disc type	Logo	Indication used in
		instructions
DVD-Audio		[DVD-A]
DVD-Video		[DVD-V]

DVD-R
Audio CD	[CD]
	(Including CD-R/RW
	and discs recorded
	with MP3)
Video CD	[VCD]

∫Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be played), DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫Region Management Information

(DVD-Video only)

This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded on DVD-Video. This unit’s region number is “ 1” . You cannot play the disc if the region number on the DVD-Video does not correspond to the region number on the unit.

You can play discs with labels containing the region number “ 1” and

“ALL” . Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

e.g. 1 ALL 124

∫Playing 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 operat- ing instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and video CD format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon com- pletion of recording.

It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

∫DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

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