Discs information

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V]show the formats.

Discs information

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DVD-V[DVD-V]

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Video CD [VCD]

≥Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).

DVD-RAM]DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]§3, §4

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

DVD-R (DVD-Video)§1 /DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]

≥Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

DVD-R (VR)§1 /DVD-RW (VR) ]DVD-VR]

≥Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 or 1.2 (DVD-R only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

DVD-R/DVD-RW [MP3] [JPEG]

≥Finalize§2 the disc after recording.

DVD-R (DivX Video)/DVD-RW (DivX Video) [DivX]§3, §4

≥Finalize§2 the disc after recording.

rR (Video)§1 /rRW (Video) [DVD-V]

≥Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]§3, §4

≥This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize§2 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).

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.

≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates).

§1 Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.

§2 A process that allows play on compatible equipment. §3 Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

§4 Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

≥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

DVD-RW Version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, 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.

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.

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 (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

≥Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

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