Panasonic SC-PTX5 manual Discs that can be played, Discs that cannot be played

Discs that can be played

Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc		Logo		Indicated in these					Remarks
				instructions by
DVD-Video					[DVD-V]			High quality movie and music discs
DVD-Audio					[DVD-A]			High fidelity music discs§1
Video CD					[VCD]			Music discs with video
								Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
CD					[CD]			Music discs
Recorded discs (±: Playable, —: Not playable)
			Recorded on a			Recorded on a personal
				DVD video
Disc	Logo						computer, etc.			Finalizing§7
				recorder, etc.
			[DVD-VR]§3		[DVD-V]§5	[WMA]		[MP3]	[JPEG]
DVD-RAM			±		—	—		±	±	Not necessary
DVD-R/RW			±		±	—		±	±	Necessary
DVD-R DL			±§4		±	—		—	—	Necessary
iR/iRW		—		—	(±)§6	—		—	—	Necessary
iR DL		—		—	(±)§6	—		—	—	Necessary
CD-R/RW§2		—		—	—	±		±	±	Necessary§8

≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the files were created (➜ page 13, Tips for making data discs).

§1 Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 22, Other Menu).

§2 This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

§3 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). §4 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

§5 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.

§6 Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.

§7 A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is indicated as “Necessary”, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.

§8 Closing the session will also work.

∫Discs that cannot be played

Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0, 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.

	Note about using a DualDisc
	The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
	technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
RQTX0014	(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

∫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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