Panasonic NV-VP33 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use5RQTV0057Disc Informationª Discs that can be playedUse discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shapeddiscs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.ª Discs that cannot be playedDVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, Blu-ray, CVD,SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot beremoved from their cartridge, 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, and“Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD andSVCD that do not conform to IEC62107, etc.¢(DVD-Audio/Video disc will play as DVD Video format, dependingon disc compatibility.)ª Region number supported by this playerRegion numbers are allocated to DVD players and softwareaccording to where they are sold.The region number of the unit is “4”. The unit will play DVD-Videomarked with labels containing “4” or “ALL”.Examples:ª Video systems≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your TV must match thesystem 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 PALtelevision (Video—NTSC Disc Output l 37).≥Output is interlace (576i), when playing PAL discs.ª Disc structureDisc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend onthe disc type.Track: The smallest division on CDs and Video CDs, or a singleMP3/WMA file.Chapter: The smallest division on DVD-Video.Group: Equivalent to folders or albums on data discs.Title: The largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entiremovie.Programme:The division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a singlerecording.Picture: A single JPEG file.Play list: The largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group ofscenes on DVD-RAM.Scene: DVD-RAM programme sections specified and groupedinto play lists on a DVD video recorder.Content: Covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.ª DVD-RAM discs[RAM]:The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those recorded withDVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified videorecording standard).[JPEG]:Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)standard Ver 1.0.≥Remove discs from their cartridgesbefore use and return them when youare finished, making sure that the labelsof the disc and cartridge face the same way.≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one programme endsand another begins, may not play smoothly.ª DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) discsDiscs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play oncompatible equipment) on DVD video recorders or DVD videocameras.ª DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discsDiscs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play oncompatible equipment) on DVD video recorders or DVD videocameras using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unifiedvideo recording standard).ª iR (Video)/iRW (Video) discsDiscs recorded and finalized (a process that allows play on compatibleequipment) on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.ª Playing DVDs and Video CDsThe producer of these discs can control how they are played so youmay not always be able to control play as described in theseoperating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed orif a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.ª CD-R and CD-RW discsThis unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded withCD-DA, Video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), MP3, WMA, orJPEG. Finalize (a process that allows play on compatible equipment)the disc after recording.ª HighMAT TM discsThis unit is compatible with HighMAT TM discs containing MP3, WMAand/or JPEG files.ª To clean discsWipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.ª Handling precautions≥Do not write on the label side with aball-point pen or other writing instrument.≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, staticelectricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (do not use discs withexposed 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-Video DVD-R/DVD-RW(DVD-Video)DVD-RW(VR)iR (Video)/iRW (Video) SVCD Video CD CD CD-R/RWShown as“DVD-VR” onthe display—Conformingto IEC62107—[RAM][JPEG][DVD-V] ]DVD-RW]‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [VCD] [CD][MP3] [WMA][JPEG]4624 ALL , etc.