Disc Handling; Defi Nition Of Terms - Panasonic PV-DF2003-K Operating Instructions Manual

Disc Handling

Handling precautions
• Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-R
playback.
• Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off
stickers.)
• Only hold disc by edges as shown below. Fin ger prints,
dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.
• Do not write on label side of disc.
• Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner,
static electricity
prevention liquids, or
Disc tray
any other solvent.
• Do not try to close
Disc
disc tray when disc is
not properly placed.
To clean disc surface
With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipe
from the center hole to the outer edge as shown
below. (Wiping in a circular pattern will scratch the
surface.)
• DVD-RAM, DVD-R :
Clean only with the DVD-RAM disc cleaner available.
Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
If disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth
before using disc. (See above.)
Improper disc storage
Discs could be damaged if stored or left in areas:
• Exposed to direct sunlight.
• That are humid or dusty.
• Near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).
Defi nition of Terms
Angle
Some DVD discs feature scenes si mul ta ne ous ly
shot from different angles. The ANGLE button can
be used to view the scene from different angles.
(ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a
scene recorded at different angles is detected.)
Chapter Number
Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You
can quickly search for a favourite scene using
these numbers.
DVD
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality
pictures and sound have been digitally recorded.
DVD incorporates new video compression
technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording
technology which allow entire movies to be
recorded with incredible playback quality.
Playback Control
With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or in for ma tion
may be selected for viewing or listening from an
interactive menu that appears on the TV screen.
Subtitles
Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of
the screen.
Time Number
The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or
title. Use to quickly fi nd scenes. (May not work with
some discs.)
Title Number
For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Track Number
Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and
CDs to allow specifi c tracks to be quickly located.
Video CD
CD containing picture and sound with same quality
level as video tape. This unit also supports Video
CDs with playback control (version 2.0).
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