5
Getting started
RQT6191
Disc information
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Discs that can be played
Disc handling
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)
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How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
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If the surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
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If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
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Handling precautions
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Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
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Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
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Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
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Do not place or store discs in the following
places
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Locations exposed to direct sunlight
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Humid or dusty locations
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Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
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To prevent damage
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Load only 1 disc per tray.
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Load discs as shown in figure.
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An adaptor is not needed with 8 cm (3
q
) discs (singles).
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Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.
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Do not move the system while trays are opening/closing, or when
loaded.
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Do not put anything except discs in trays.
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Do not use cleaning discs or discs which are badly warped or
cracked.
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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV,
CD-G,
i
RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and
Photo CD.
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Region Management Information
(DVD-Video only)
This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded
on DVD-Video. This unit’s region number is
“1”
. You cannot play the
disc if the region number on the DVD-Video does not correspond to
the region number on the unit.
You can play discs with labels containing the region number
“1”
and
“ALL”
. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
e.g.
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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 operat-
ing instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
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CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and video CD format audio
CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables
CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon com-
pletion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition
of the recording.
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DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type
of disc or condition of the recording.
1
ALL
2
4
1
Logo
Disc type
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Audio CD
Video CD
Indication used in
instructions
[DVD-V]
[CD]
(Including CD-R/RW
and discs recorded
with MP3)
[VCD]
8 cm
(3
q
)
12 cm
(5
q
)
