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Discs that can be played
§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
∫Discs that cannot be played
PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
DVDiR, iRW, DVD-RW, SACD, Divx Video Discs 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.
∫Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes
and decodes with these symbols.
∫To prevent damage
Do not;
≥load more than one disc per tray.
≥close the drawer by hand.
∫To clean discs
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth
and then wipe dry.
[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 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, static
electricity prevention liquids 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.
Disc Logo
Indication in
these
operating
instructions
Remarks
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
≥Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
video cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥Remove discs from their cartridges before
use.
[JPEG]
Recorded using the DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system)
standard.
≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
recorders
≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data
Disc” in Other Menu (➜page27)
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A] —
[DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜page27)
DVD-Vide o
[DVD-V]
—
DVD-R
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
Video CD
[VCD]
—
SVCD
Conforming to IEC62107
CD [CD]
This unit is compatible with HDCD.
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
CD-R
CD-RW —
[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[CD]
[VCD]
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
the left. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.
≥HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as HighMAT” in Other
Menu (➜page27).