27Before using the drive for the first time, remove the protective sheet from the lensarea. The protective sheet inside the drive delays the opening of the drive by aboutten seconds. This delay is not a problem.To play DVD-Video or MPEG2 files, install the DVD playback software (included).For information on how to install the software, refer to the instructions of the soft-ware ( “WinDVD”).The region code has been set to the following: Set to “1” Set to “2”Use of another region code or alteration of the region code invalidates the warranty.For more information, contact Panasonic Technical Support.If commercially available DVD playback software asks you the region code, set tothe following: Set to “1” Set to “2”When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, read the description on the disc package.CD-RW discs cannot be read with other drives* unable to accommodate CD-RW discs.* Consult with the manufacturer of each drive.Using the CD-ROM of the writer software (included), install the application softwareon your computer. For information on how to install the software, refer to the instruc-tions of the writer software.Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.Information for the DVD Multi Drive (Model with a DVD Multi Drive)If the write operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the ACadaptor. If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut, the writeoperation may end in failure.Be sure to use discs that meet the following specifications.DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 (4.7 GB)DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R REVISION 1.0 (4.7 GB)DVD-RW Ver.1.1 (4.7 GB)DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2X-SPEED DVD-R REVISION 1.0 (4.7 GB)DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 or Ver.2.1 (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)In the case of DVD-RAM, only non-cartridge discs or removable cartridge discs canbe used.Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. Werecommend using any of the following discs.Recommended Discs:HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.MITSUI CHEMICALS, Inc.RICOH Co., Ltd.TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.RICOH Co., Ltd.CD-R write speed*CD-RW write speedHigh Speed CD-RW writespeedDVD-R write speedDVD-RW write speedDVD-RAM write speed600 KB/s (4X speed)1200 KB/s (8X speed)2400 KB/s (16X speed Max.)600 KB/s (4X speed)600 KB/s (4X speed)1200 KB/s (8X speed)1,350 KB/s (1X speed)1,350 KB/s (1X speed)2,700 KB/s (2X speed)CD Drive* Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATIONTAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.TDK CorporationVictor Company of Japan, LimitedMatsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
