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DECK & Cassette Information
Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure
Break off the tab to
prevent recording.
Record Tab
Screw driver
To record again
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
Disc formats supported by this DECK
DECK can play back discs bearing any of the
following marks:
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DVD-RAM (Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format a
unified video recording
standard)
DVD (DVD-Video)
DVD-R (DVD-Video formatted
discs [finalized])
DVD-Audio
CD (CD-DA)
CD-R/CD-RW
• CD-DA format
• WMA/MP3/JPEG file and
finalized.*
[Discs Played 8cm (3") or 12cm (5")]
*A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
Discs which cannot be played
• DVD with Region No. other than "1" or "ALL"
• PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be
played), DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, CD-TEXT, Divx Video Disc, Photo-CD
and Video CD
Notes
• Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-
shaped), as these can damage the unit.
• It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the
type of disc or condition of the recording.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Disc type
DVD-RAM discs
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions
for this unit to be able to play them.
• Non-cartridge discs
Type
• Discs that can be removed from
their cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
• 12 cm (5") 9.4 GB (double-sided)
Capacity
and 4.7 GB (single-sided)
• 8 cm (3") 2.8 GB (double-sided)
• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges
before use, then return them when you are finished.
Read the instructions for the disc carefully.
• Some parts of the disc, for example where one program
ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.
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. Fingerprints,
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 any other solvent.
• Do not try to close 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.).
Disc tray
Disc
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