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RQT7074
Getting Started
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RQT7074
Getting Started
∫ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW,
DVD-RW, 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
This unit can play discs with these symbols.
∫ Video systems
This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC
video systems. To view PAL or NTSC on your
television however, your television must match
the system used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an
NTSC television.
NTSC discs can be correctly viewed on a PAL
television equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals.
You can improve the quality of video from
an NTSC disc when this unit is connected to
an NTSC television by changing this unit’s
settings (➡ page 32, Video—NTSC Disc
Output).
\DVD-LS5\
The LCD will lose colour when you select
“NTSC”, but the picture on the television
should be clearer.
∫ 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-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.
∫ 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.
Disc information
∫ 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 20 for more information about
WMA, MP3, and JPEG.
HighMAT discs (➡ page 21)
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 can be played
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
DVD-Audio
(Play is in
stereo only)
[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
DVD-R
[DVD-V]
Video CD
SVCD
(conforming
to IEC62107)
[VCD]
CD
[CD]
CD-R/RW
—
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
∫ 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.
∫ 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.