Deck & Cassette Information - Panasonic AG-VP320 Operating Instructions Manual

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:
Logo
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])
Video CD
CD (CD-DA)
CD-R/CD-RW
• CD-DA format
• MP3/JPEG file and finalized.*
[Discs Played 8 cm (3" " " " " ) or 12 cm (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, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD,
SVCD, SACD, CD-TEXT, Divx Video Disc,
Photo-CD and MPEG4 Video Disc
Notes
• The digital audio content side of DualDiscs do
not meet the technical specifications of the
Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so
may not play back in this unit.
• 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.
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DVD-RAM discs must meet the following
conditions for this unit to be able to play them.
• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges
• Some parts of the disc, for example where one
Disc type
Handling precautions
• Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-R
• Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs
• Only hold disc by edges as shown below.
• Do not write on label side of disc.
• Never use record
• Do not try to close disc tray when disc is not
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 :
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.).
DVD-RAM discs
• 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)
before use, then return them when you are
finished. Read the instructions for the disc
carefully.
program ends and another begins, may not play
smoothly.
Disc Handling
playback.
with exposed adhesive from tape or left over
peeled-off stickers.)
Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause
skipping and distortion.
cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids, or any
other solvent.
properly placed.
Clean only with the DVD-RAM disc
cleaner available. Never use cloths or cleaners
for CDs etc.
Disc tray
Disc