Discs That Can Be Played; Disc Caution; Maintenance - Panasonic SC-HT855 Operating Instructions Manual

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Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.
DVD-Video [DVD-V]
—
DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥ [DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video" in
Other Menu (➜ page 23).
Video CD [VCD]
≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
≥ [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 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)
≥ Discs recorded and finalized
DVD-R (VR)
≥ Discs recorded and finalized
only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
DVD-R/DVD-RW [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
≥ Finalize
iR (Video)
—
≥ Discs recorded and finalized
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]
≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize
≥ [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: a file that contains the same content encoded at several
different bit rates).
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Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
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Includes single-sided, double-layered discs.
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥ It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
∫ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD 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.

Disc caution

∫ 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, 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.
§2 /DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]
§3
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
§2 /DVD-RW (VR) [DVD-VR]
§3
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 DVD-R DL
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the disc after recording.
§2 /iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
§3
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
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∫ 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 25, "NTSC Disc Output" in "Video" tab).

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that
came with the cloth.
Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause
malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although
this depends on the operating environment.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to
do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
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the disc after recording.
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