Disc Information - Panasonic SC-PM39D Operating Instructions Manual

Disc information

Discs that can be played
Disc Logo
DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video CD
SVCD
CD
CD-R
—
CD-RW
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
• It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
7 7 7 7 7 Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVD+R, +RW, DVD-RW, SACD,
Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed
from its 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.
7 7 7 7 7 Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes and
decodes discs with these symbols.
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.
7 7 7 7 7 To clean discs
DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
RAM DVD-R
•
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
•
Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
Indication
in these
operating
instructions
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
RAM
video recording standard).
Recorded using the DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) standard.
JPEG
DVD-A
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Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
DVD-V
To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video" in Other Menu (A page 21).
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DVD-V
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
or DVD-Video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
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VCD
Conforming to IEC62107.
This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support Peak Extend function
(A function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).
CD
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits,
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
•
During HDCD play, "HDCD" appears on the unit's display.
•
WMA
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats
on the left. Close the session or finalize
MP3
•
HighMAT discs
JPEG
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
CD
To play without using the HighMAT function, select "Play as Data Disc" in Other
VCD
Menu (A page 21).
7 7 7 7 7 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 hard
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.
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Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
7 7 7 7 7 Playing PAL system DVD-Audio
This unit converts PAL to NTSC for play. The picture is compressed
to show it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched vertically.
Remarks
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Recorded with DVD-Video recorders,
DVD-Video cameras, personal
computers, etc.
•
Remove discs from their cartridges
before use.
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Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
recorders.
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To play JPEG files, select "Play as Data
Disc" in Other Menu (A page 21).
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on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorder
\ the disc after recording.
(rented discs, etc).
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