Panasonic SC-HT545W manual Disc caution Maintenance, Discs that cannot be played Video systems

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Operations in these instructions are desc ibed mainly with formats. Icons such as 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 22).

Video CD [VCD]

≥Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM[DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] §1

≥[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.

≥[MPEG4] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].

Maintenance			DVD-R (DVD-Video)§2/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]
			≥Discs recorded and finalized§3 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
			DVD-R (VR)§2/DVD-RW (VR) [DVD-VR]
			≥Discs recorded and finalized§3 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 DVD-R DL
			only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
caution/			DVD-R/DVD-RW[MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] §1
			iR (Video)§2/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
			≥Finalize§3 the disc after recording.
Disc		—
			≥Discs recorded and finalized§3 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
			CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] §1
played/			≥This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize§3 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).
be			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.
can			≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several
			different bit rates).
that
	§1 Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
	§2 Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.
Discs	§3 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			∫ Video systems

DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

–This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television 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 (➜ page 24, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

Disc caution Maintenance

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∫ 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.

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 tray is empty. Failure to

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

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