Panasonic SC-HT790V - Manual (Page 6)

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Disc information
∫ 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.
∫ Discs that cannot be played
PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD,
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, and 2.6-GB
and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM.
∫ 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.
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 program sections specified and grouped into
play lists on a DVD video recorder.
Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.
∫ 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.
∫ DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R 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.
∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, video CD, WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close the session or
finalize (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) after
recording.
See page 23 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.
∫ HighMAT discs
This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3,
and/or JPEG files.
∫ Video systems
NTSC is used.
This unit converts still picture parts of PAL system DVD-Audio 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.
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 type Logo
Indication used in
instructions
DVD-RAM [RAM]
Shown as
“DVD-VR” on the
display
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
DVD-R
Video CD
[VCD]
CD
[CD]
Including CD text
CD-R/RW — [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
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.