Panasonic SC-HT940 User Manual

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Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as 

[DVD-V] show the formats.

§1

Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.

§2

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥ It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, 
DivX Video Discs and 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.

∫ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then 
wipe dry.

∫ Disc handling precautions

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc 

warping, rendering it unusable.

≥ Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 

instrument.

≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which 

prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.

≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels 

(rented discs, etc.).

– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that 

came with the cloth.

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause 
malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although 
this depends on the operating environment.

[DVD-V]

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[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

≥ [DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” 

in Other Menu (

➜ page 22).

[VCD]

≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

[DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG]

≥ [DVD-VR] 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.

≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera 

File system) Standard Version 1.0.

§1

[DVD-V]

≥ Discs recorded and finalized

§2

 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

§1

[DVD-VR]

≥ Discs recorded and finalized

§2

 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 for DVD-R DL 

only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

[MP3] [JPEG]

≥ Finalize

§2

 the disc after recording.

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iR (Video)

§1

iRW (Video) [DVD-V]

≥ Discs recorded and finalized

§2

 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

[CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]

≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize

§2

 the disc after recording.

≥ [CD] This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expands the 

dynamic range of high-level signals).
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.

≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥ [WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several 

different bit rates).

≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 

technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio 
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

≥ 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.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty. Failure 
to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

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