Maintenance And Handling; Maintenance; Disc Handling; Glossary - Panasonic DMR-E100H Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance and Handling

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions of the
cloth carefully.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit's lenses over time, possibly
making it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner
(LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency
of use and the operating environment.

Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)
ªHow to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
ªIf there is dirt or condensation on the disc
If the disc is dirty, wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Moisture may condense on discs after they are brought inside from
the cold.
DVD-RAM and DVD-R
≥Clean and dry with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner
(LF-K200DCA1, where available). Do not use other cleaners or
clothes to clean DVD-RAM and DVD-R.
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.

Glossary

Bitstream
This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes
these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals.
Channel (when referring to DVD)
Sound is divided into channels based on the sound's role.
For example, 5.1 channel
≥Front speakers — 1 left channel and 1 right channel
≥Center speaker — 1 channel
≥Surround speakers — 1 left channel and 1 right channel
≥Subwoofer — 1 channelk0.1 (the ratio of bass to the total amount
of sound output)
Examples as shown in the status display
3/2 .1 ch
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) 1: Subwoofer signal
(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
(2) 0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
(3) 1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
Read the lens cleaner's instructions carefully before use.
≥The lens cleaner may sound during use, but this does not mean a
malfunction.
≥"NO READ" appears on the unit's display when cleaning finishes.
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD and CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
ªHandling precautions
≥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 attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers except the product by
Panasonic.
≥Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.
ªDo not place or store discs in the following places
≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥Humid or dusty locations
≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Not only stereo (2 channel) audio, these signals can
also be 5.1-channel audio. A large amount of audio information
can be recorded on one disc by this method.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data. It is used
at a photo studio to print out the still picture data taken with a digital
camera etc. or when you print out using a domestic printer.
Drive
In this instruction, drive means the hard disk (HDD) and DVD.
These perform the reading and writing of data. Select them by
pressing [HDD] and [DVD].
DTS Digital Surround
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the
world. The separation between channels is good and the
compression ratio is low, so realistic sound effects are possible.
DTS soundtracks are produced with the assumption that all
channels will be used.
Finalize
This process allows DVD-R to be played on compatible equipment.
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