Panasonic U500 User Manual
User ’s Manual
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Optical Disc Drive
An ATAPI interface controller is used for optical disc operation. When the
computer is accessing an optical disc, an indicator on the drive glows.
computer is accessing an optical disc, an indicator on the drive glows.
Region codes for DVD drive and media
Optical disc drive and their associated media are manufactured according to the
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVDVideo, make sure
it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVDVideo, make sure
it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
Code
Region
1
Canada, United States
2
Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3
Southeast Asia, East Asia
4
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central
America, South America, Caribbean
5
Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,
Mongolia
6
China
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD discs. Check the specifications of
your drive for the type of discs it can write. Refer to Chapter 4,
your drive for the type of discs it can write. Refer to Chapter 4,
.
CDs
n
CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or
changed.
changed.
n
CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi
speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of
the ultra-speed CD-RW discs is a maximum of 24-speed.
speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of
the ultra-speed CD-RW discs is a maximum of 24-speed.
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Mute Button
Press this button to Mute volume.
(Provided with some models)
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Volume Button
Press (+} to increase or (-) to decrease the volume.