Panasonic SC-ST1 - Manual (Page 5)

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RQT6945
Getting started
■ Discs that can be played
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video CD
CD
CD-R/RW
Logo
Indication used in
instructions
DIGITAL VIDEO
RAM
DVD-A
DVD-V
VCD
CD
WMA
MP3
Including CD text
¡ 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.
■ Discs that cannot be played
PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-RAM (2.6 GB, TYPE 1),
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
■ Disc structure
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on
the disc type.
Track:
the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video
CDs, or a single WMA/MP3 file.
Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:
collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to
folders or albums 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: a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:
DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into
play lists on a DVD video recorder.
■ CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, video CD, WMA or MP3. Finalize
∗
the disc after recording.
■ DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
∗
on a Panasonic DVD
video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
∗
A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
■ DVD-RAM discs
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to
be able to play them.
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.
Type ¡ Non-cartridge discs
¡ Discs that can be removed from their
cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
¡ 12 cm (5'') 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB
(single-sided)
¡ 8 cm (3'') 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Discs 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 TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use,
then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for
the disc carefully.
¡ Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in
their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face
the same way.
¡ Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and
another begins, may not play smoothly.
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.
■ 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.
■ To clean discs
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Note
Capacity
Recording
format
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.
■ 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.
Disc information
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