5
RQT7534
10HBI
10HBI
10HBI
10HBI
10HBI
Getting started
Disc information
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 their cartridges, 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.
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
Inserting a disc correctly
¡
Insert the disc correctly into position as indicated in the diagrams
above.
¡
Place only one disc on a tray.
¡
Insert the disc with the label side facing up.
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.
7
To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
¡
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
¡
Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
7
Handling precautions
¡
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 attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
¡
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
¡
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
¡
Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these
can damage the unit.
¡
Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.
XXXXXX XXX X
XXXX
XX
XXXX XX XXXXX
XXXX XX
XXXXX
XXXX XXXX
XXXXX
XXXX XX XXXXX
XXXX XXXX XX
XXX
XXXXX
X XXX
XXXX
XXX
XXX
X XX XX
XXX
XXX
X XX XX
XXX
XXX
X XXXX
XXXX
X
XXX
X XX X
XXXX
XXXX X
XXX X
XXXX
XXX XXXX XXXX
XXX XXXX XXXX
XX
X XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
X X
XX
X
XX
XX
XX
X X
XX
X
XX
XX
XXX XXXX
XXXX
12 cm
8 cm
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
Discs that can be played
Indication in
these
operating
instructions
Disc
Logo
Remarks
DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video CD
SVCD
CD
CD-R
CD-RW
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video
Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard).
Recorded using the DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) standard.
¡
Recorded with DVD-Video recorders,
DVD-Video cameras, personal
computers, etc.
¡
Remove discs from their cartridges
before use.
¡
Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
recorders.
¡
To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data
Disc” in Other Menu (
A
A
A
A
A
page 22).
—
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (
A
A
A
A
A
page 22).
—
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
—
Conforming to IEC62107
This unit is compatible with HDCD.
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
¡
During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights up on the unit’s display.
¡
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
the left. Close the session or finalize the disc after recording.
¡
HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu (
A
A
A
A
A
page 22).
—
RQT7534(2)PC(05)
10/2/04, 4:42 pm
5
