Panasonic SC-HT500 operating instructions Disc information

Disc information

∫Discs that can be played

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

DVD-R
Video CD	[VCD]
CD	[CD]

Including CD text

CD-R/RW	[WMA]
—	[MP3]

≥Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

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

∫Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫Disc structure

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

Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs, or a single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.

Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or albums on data discs.

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

Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.

Play list: a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.

Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into

play lists on a DVD video recorder.

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 operating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, video CD, WMA or MP3. Finalize§ the disc after recording.

∫DVD-R discs

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

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

∫DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be		started
able to play them.
Type	≥Non-cartridge discs	Getting
Capacity	≥12 cm 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB
	≥Discs that can be removed from their
	cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
	(single-sided)
	≥8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Recording	Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
format	video cameras, personal computers, etc., using
	Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
	unified video recording standard).

≥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.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face the same way.

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

[Note]

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.

∫Video systems

This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems. To view PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the system used on the disc.

PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video signal to PAL 60 (➡ page 31, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

∫To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫Handling 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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