Discs That Can Be Played/Disc Handling - Panasonic GCSEB E Operating Instructions Manual

Discs that can be played
Disc Logo
DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video CD
SVCD
CD
CD-R
—
CD-RW
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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
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVD+R, 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 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 24, "NTSC Disc Output" in "Video" tab).
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Indication
used in
operating
instructions
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
[RAM]
Recorded using the DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system)
[JPEG]
standard.
[DVD-A]
—
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
[DVD-V]
To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video" in Other Menu (‹ page 23)
—
[DVD-V]
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
—
[VCD]
Conforming to IEC62107
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)
[CD]
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.
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
[WMA]
the left. Close the sessions or finalize
[MP3]
≥HighMAT discs
[JPEG]
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
[CD]
To play without using the HighMAT function, select "Play as Data Disc" in Other
[VCD]
Menu (‹ page 23).
Remarks
≥Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD-
Video cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥Remove TYPE 2
and 4 discs from
their cartridges
before use.
≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
recorders.
≥To play JPEG files, select "Play as Data Disc"
in Other Menu (‹ page 23).
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on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or
§
the disc after recording.
Disc handling
∫ 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.
∫ 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. RQT7429
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