Panasonic DVD-F65 - Manual (Page 6)

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Disc information
∫ Discs that can be played
§ DVD-F61 is not compatible with WMA, JPEG, or HighMAT. References to them apply only to DVD-F65.
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
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, i RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx
Video Discs, 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.
∫ Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or “ALL”.
∫ Built-in decoders
This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS decoders so you can
enjoy these systems in stereo without connecting a
separate decoder.
∫ Video systems
Units for Asia, Australia and N.Z.:
≥ 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 18, Video—NTSC Disc Output).
≥ Output is interlace (576I) when playing PAL discs.
Units for the U.S.A. and Canada:
NTSC is used. This unit converts still pictures on PAL system DVD-Audio
discs for play on NTSC video systems. The picture is compressed to show
it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched vertically.
∫ 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.
∫ 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 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, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close
the session or finalize after recording.
See page 11 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.
∫ HighMAT discs
This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, and/or
JPEG files.
∫ 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.
∫ To clean discs
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe
dry.
DVD-RAM, DVD-R
≥ Clean only 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.
DVD-RAM DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R SVCD Video CD CD CD-R/RW
Shown as
“DVD-VR” on the
display
Conforming to
IEC62107
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[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] § [MP3]
[JPEG] §
Region Number Example
U.S.A. and
Canada
1
Asia
3
Australia
and N.Z.
4
2
4
1
1
ALL
3
6
2
3
ALL
4
6
2
4
ALL