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Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with reference to specific formats.
Icons such as [RAM] show the formats.
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
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It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of
the recording, the recording method and how the files were created [➜ page 19, Tips for making
WMA/MP3, JPEG and MPEG4 discs (For CD-R/CD-RW)].
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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD,
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs
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and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.
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You can play DVD-Audio, however still pictures may be displayed enlarged.
DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
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[RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video
Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD
video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.
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[JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD-Video
recorders using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard
Version 1.0.
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[MPEG4] Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD
video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF
standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio
system].
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[DVD-A]
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing
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page 30, Glossary) of all or part of their contents if this is the
manufacturer’s intention. When playing such discs, or such parts of the
disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s
channel specification, audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the
audio is missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is
played in two channels). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.
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[DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” (
➜
page 25, Other Menu).
DVD-Video [DVD-V]
Discs marked with labels containing the
region number “1” or “ALL”
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized
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on DVD video recorders or DVD video
cameras
DVD-RW (DVD-VR) [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
Discs recorded and finalized
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on DVD video recorders or DVD video
cameras using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
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iR (Video)/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized
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on DVD video recorders or DVD video
cameras
Video CD [VCD]
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [VCD]
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This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close
the sessions or finalize
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the disc after recording.
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[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
Note about using a DualDisc
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The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the
Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
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Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get
scratched or scraped.
Example:
2
4
1
ALL
1
Discs that can be played
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