Panasonic NV-VP32 - Manual (Page 5)

Bef
ore Use
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Disc Information
ª Discs that can be played
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
DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW,
CVD, 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, etc.
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 the unit is “4”. The unit will play DVD-Video
marked with labels containing “4” or “ALL”.
Examples:
ª DVDs that can be played
You can play discs with these symbols.
ª Video systems
≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your TV 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 (Video—NTSC Disc Output l 41).
≥Output is interlace (576I), when playing PAL discs.
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:
Equivalent to folders or albums on data discs.
Title: The largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire
movie.
Programme :The division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single
recording.
Picture: A single JPEG file.
Play list: The largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of
scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene: DVD-RAM programme sections specified and grouped
into play lists on a DVD video recorder.
Content: Covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.
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 programme 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 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 CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), MP3, WMA,
or JPEG. Finalize (a process that allows play on compatible
equipment) the disc after recording.
ª HighMAT TM discs
This unit is compatible with HighMAT TM discs containing MP3,
WMA and/or JPEG files.
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.
DVD-RAM DVD-Video DVD-R SVCD Video CD CD CD-R/RW
Shown as “DVD-
VR” on the
display
Conforming to
IEC62107
—
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [CDtext] [MP3] [WMA]
[JPEG]
4
6
2
4 ALL
, etc.
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