Disc Information - Panasonic SC-VK450 Operating Instructions Manual

Disc information

Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as
DVD-Video
—
Video CD VCD
• Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
DVD-RAM
•
• JPEG Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for
• MPEG4 Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD
DVD-R (DVD-Video)
• Discs recorded and finalized
DVD-R (VR)
• Discs recorded and finalized
DVD-R/DVD-RW MP3 JPEG
• Finalize
DVD-R (DivX Video)/DVD-RW (DivX Video) DivX
• Finalize
+R (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
• 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
Includes single-sided, dual layer discs.
1
A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
2
Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX
3 ®
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
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• 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.
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.
Audio format of DVDs
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Video systems
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– 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 19, "Video" tab — NTSC Disc
Output).
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.
DVD-V
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.
Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].
/DVD-RW (DVD-Video)
1
2
/DVD-RW (VR)
1 DVD-VR
2
(DVD-R only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
the disc after recording.
2
2 the disc after recording.
/+RW (Video) DVD-V
1
2
recording.
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.
produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates).
6) with standard playback of DivX
®
This unit automatically
recognizes and decodes discs
with these symbols.
show the formats.
DVD-V
3, 4
DVD-V
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 or 1.2
3, 4
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
3, 4
media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
®
Discs that cannot be played
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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.
Disc handling precautions
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• 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.
To clean discs
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Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
the disc after
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7
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