Panasonic SC-HT440 manual Discs that can be played, Disc caution, Maintenance, To clean discs

Discs that can be played / Disc caution / Maintenance

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V]show the formats.

DVD-Video [DVD-V]

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DVD-Audio[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

≥[DVD-V]Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 20).

Video CD [VCD]

≥Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM[DVD-VR] [JPEG]

≥[DVD-VR]Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard),

such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.

≥[JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.

DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]

≥Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

iR (Video)/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]

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≥Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras. CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]

≥This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.

≥[CD] 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).

HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs. ≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates).

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫ Discs that cannot be played
	Note about using a DualDisc
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD,
	≥The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed
	technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji
	(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that
	≥Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to
do not conform to IEC62107.
	insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

Disc caution

∫ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫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, liquids which prevent static electricity, 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.

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Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause

malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty. Failure to

do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

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