Discs That Can Be Played; Disc Caution; Maintenance - Panasonic SC-HT440 Operating Instructions Manual

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.
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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,
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.

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.
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DVD-Video [DVD-V]
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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 20).
Video CD [VCD]
≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [JPEG]
≥ [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.
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]
≥ Discs recorded and finalized §
iR (Video)/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
≥ Discs recorded and finalized
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CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]
≥ 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: an encoding process for audio content that produces an
audio file encoded at several different bit rates).
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
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.

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 trays are empty. Failure to
do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.
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the disc after recording.