Panasonic AG-VP300P - Manual (Page 6)

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Disc information
ª Discs that can be played
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Discs you can use
These indications show you the features you can use with the
different types of discs.
≥Use discs with the above logos and that conform to
specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly.
≥Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these
can damage the unit.
≥It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-
RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the
recording.
ª Discs that cannot be played
PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW,
DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD,
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, and 2.6-
GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, etc.
ª DVDs that can be played
You can play discs with these symbols.
ª Disc structure
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on
the disc type.
Track:
the smallest division on CDs and Video CDs, or a single
MP3/WMA file.
Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:
collections of tracks and equivalent to folders on data
discs.
Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire
movie.
Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single
recording.
Play list: the group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:
DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into
play lists on a DVD video recorder.
ª DVD-RAM discs
The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those recorded with
DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers,
etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
≥Remove discs from their
cartridges before use and return
them when you are finished,
making sure that the labels of the
disc and cartridge face the same
way.
≥Some parts of the disc, for
example where one program
ends and another begins, may
not play smoothly.
ª DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R discs recorded and finalized (a process that
allows play on compatible equipment) on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this
unit.
ª CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with if
CD-DA, video CD, MP3, or WMA. Close the session or finalize (a
process that allows play on compatible equipment) after recording.
ª 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.
ª To clean discs
DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DVD-RAM, DVD-R
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-
K200DCA1, where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
ª 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.
ª Region number supported by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
The region number of this player is “1”.
The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “1”
or “ALL”.
Examples:
Disc type Logo
Indication in these
operating
instructions
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DVD-RAM
[RAM[
Shown as “DVD-VR” on
the display
DVD-Video
[DVD-V[
DVD-R
Video CD [VCD]
CD
[CD] [CDtext]
CD-R/RW — [MP3] [WMA]
2
4
1
1 ALL
, etc.