Panasonic SC-HT530, SC-HT880, SC-HT840 manual Discs that can be played, Disc handling

Discs that can be played

Disc	Logo		Indication in	Remarks
			these operating
			instructions
				Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
			[RAM]	unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video
DVD-RAM				cameras, personal computers, etc.
			[JPEG]	Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Version 1.0.
				≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 19).
			[DVD-A]	—
DVD-Audio				Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
			[DVD-V]]	To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu
				(➜ page 19).
				—
DVD-Video
DVD-R				Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
(DVD-Video)/			[DVD-V]
DVD-RW
(DVD-Video)
iR (Video)/		—		Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
iRW (Video)
				—
Video CD
			[VCD]
				Conforming to IEC62107
SVCD
				This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend
CD			[CD]	function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).
				HDCD-encoded CD’s sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as
				compared with 16 bits for all other CD’s.
				≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats
			[WMA]	on the left. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.
				≥HighMAT discs
			[MP3]
CD-R				WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
		—	[JPEG]
CD-RW				To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
			[CD]
				Menu (➜ page 19).
			[VCD]
				≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the
				same content encoded at several different bit rates).

§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 can be played/Disc handling

∫Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 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 DVD’s

This unit automatically recognizes and decodes discs with these symbols.

∫Video systems

–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 21, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

Disc handling

∫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, 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.

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