Panasonic SC-HT880W - Manual (Page 11)

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§ 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.
∫ Discs that cannot be played
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.
∫ Audio format of DVD’s
This unit automatically recognizes
and decodes discs with these
symbols.
∫ 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 21, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).
∫ To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫ 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.
Disc Logo
Indication in
these operating
instructions
Remarks
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
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.
[JPEG]
Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Version 1.0.
≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (
➜ page 19).
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A] —
[DVD-V]
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu
(
➜ page 19).
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
—
DVD-R
(DVD-Video)/
DVD-RW
(DVD-Video) Discs recorded and finalized § on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
iR (Video)/
iRW (Video)
—
Discs recorded and finalized § on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
Video CD
[VCD]
—
SVCD
Conforming to IEC62107
CD [CD]
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 CD’s sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as
compared with 16 bits for all other CD’s.
CD-R
CD-RW
—
[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[CD]
[VCD]
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats
on the left. Close the sessions 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 (
➜ page 19).
≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the
same content encoded at several different bit rates).
Disc handling
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