Panasonic SADP1 SADP1 User Guide - Page 5

Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played Disc type Logo DVD-RAM Indication used in instructions [RAM] DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Video CD CD [VCD] Including SVCD (conforming to IEC62107) [CD] Including CD text CD-R/RW - [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] ≥Multiple-channel signals are down-mixed to stereo (2-channel). (To enjoy multi-channel surround sound ➡ page 33) ≥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-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD and "Chaoji VCD" available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107. ∫ 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. ∫ Built-in decoders This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS decoders so you can enjoy these systems in stereo without connecting a separate decoder. Getting started 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. ∫ HighMAT discs This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, and/or JPEG files. ∫ 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 sessions or 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. ∫ DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them. Type Capacity ≥Non-cartridge discs ≥Discs that can be removed from their cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4) ≥12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-sided) ≥8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB (double-sided) Recording format 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, 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. [Note] 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. 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. RQT6815 5