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7.6. Disc information

7.6.1. Disc playability (Media)

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.

Discs that cannot be played

Note about using a DualDisc

To clean discs

Disc handling precautions

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

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty.

came with the cloth.

cause malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not neccessary
although this depends on the operating environment.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

DVD-V

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

Video CD

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

File System) Standard Version 1.0.

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Discs that can be played

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.

insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

Do not use DualDisc in this unit as it may not possible to

Some DVD-Audio Discs contain DVD-Video content.

DVD-A

VCD

—

DVD-V

DVD-VR

DVD-V

Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).

JPEG

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.

Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera

(DVD-Video)

/ DVD-RW

(Video)

+RW

Discs recorded and finalized

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize

This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

recording.

HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.

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).

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

the disc after

DVD-V

JPEG

MP3

VCD

WMA

JPEG

MP3

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-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.

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe
dry.

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 u
prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.

se record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which

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.

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

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