Panasonic F85S DVDF85 User Guide - Page 8
DISC INFORMATION, Playing DVDs and Video CDs - cameras
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Getting started Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played 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 [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 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, iRW, 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. ∫ Built-in decoders You can play discs with these symbols. ∫ Video systems 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. ∫ 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. ∫ 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 13 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG. ∫ HighMAT discs This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, and/or JPEG files. RQT6977 8