Disc Information - Panasonic SA-HT743P Service Manual

SA-HT740P / SA-HT740PC
7.3.

Disc information

Discs that can be played
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Includes one-sided, double-layered discs.
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
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It may not be possible to play all the abovementioned 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.
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.
DVD-Video DVD-V
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DVD-Audio DVD-A DVD-V
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
DVD-V
Video CD VCD
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).
DVD-RAM DVD-VR MP3 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.
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DVD-R (DVD-Video) /
DVD-RW
Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras. 2
DVD-R (VR) 1 / (VR)
DVD-RW
DVD-VR
Discs reco rded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 or 1.2 (DVD-R only) 2
of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
DVD-R /
DVD-RW
MP3 JPEG
Finalize the disc after recording.
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+R (Video) / +RW (Video) DVD-V
Discs recorded and finalized 2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
CD
CD WMA MP3 JPEG VCD
This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize
recording.
This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expands the
CD
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).
(DVD-Video)
DVD-V
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 DualDisc in this unit as it may not possible to
insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.
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 neccessary
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 disc and the unit.
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2 the disc after