Panasonic SC-HT700 User Manual

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∫ Discs that can be played

≥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.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD and 
“Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and 
SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

∫ 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.

the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.

Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single 

recording.

a single JPEG file.

Play list: the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of 

scenes on DVD-RAM.

DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into 
play lists on a DVD video recorder.

Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

∫ DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be 
able to play them. 

≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then 

return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the 
disc carefully.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in 

their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face 
the same way.

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and 

another begins, may not play smoothly.

∫ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video 
recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. 

∫ 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 sessions or finalize the disc after recording.

∫ HighMAT discs

This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, 
and/or JPEG files.

[Note]

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.

∫ Playing PAL system DVD-Audio

This unit converts PAL to NTSC for play. The picture is compressed 
to show it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched 
vertically.

∫ 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.

[RAM]

[DVD-A]

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

Including SVCD 
(Confirming to 
IEC62107)

[CD]
Including CD text

—

[WMA] [MP3] 
[JPEG]

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.

Type

≥Non-cartridge discs
≥Discs that can be removed from their 

cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

Capacity

≥12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB 

(single-sided)

≥8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB (double-sided)

Recording 
format

Discs 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).