Disc Information; Discs That Can Be Played - Panasonic SC-HT340 Operating Instructions Manual

Disc information

Discs that can be played

Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as
DVD-Video
—
Video CD
• Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
DVD-RAM
•
•
•
DVD-R (DVD-Video)
• Discs recorded and fi nalized
DVD-R (VR)
• Discs recorded and fi nalized
DVD-R/DVD-RW
• Finalized
+R (Video)
–
• Discs recorded and fi nalized
CD
• This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or fi nalize
•
•
•
* 1 Includes single-sided, dual layer discs.
* 2
A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
* 3 Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX
®
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
* 4 Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
• 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.
Note about using a DualDisc
• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet
the technical specifi cations 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.
■ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CDV, CD-G, SACD, 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.
■ Video systems
• This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television
must match the system used on the disc.
• PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC
television.
• This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for
viewing on a PAL television (\ page 23, "NTSC Disc
Output" in "Video" tab).
Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unifi ed video
recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.
Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO
specifi cations (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profi le) video system/G.726 audio system].
* 1 /DVD-RW (DVD-Video)
*
2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
1
/DVD-RW (VR)
* 2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2
DVD-R DL only) of the Video Recording Format (a unifi ed video recording standard).
* 2
the disc after recording.
* 1
/+RW (Video)
* 2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
recording.
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.
This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a fi le that contains the same content encoded at
several different bit rates).
6) with standard playback of DivX
®
show the formats.
* 3, * 4
* 3, * 4
* 3, * 4
media fi les. Certifi ed to the DivX Home Theater Profi le.
®
■ 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,
static electricity prevention liquids 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.
■ To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
* 2 the disc after
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