Panasonic PV 20D53 User Manual

•  Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-R 

playback.

•  Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs with 

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off 
stickers.)

•  Only hold disc by edges as 

shown. Fingerprints, dirt, and 
scratches can cause skipping 
and distortion.

•  Do not write on label side of 

disc.

•  Never use record cleaning 

sprays, benzine, thinner, 
static electricity prevention 
liquids, or any other 
solvent.

•  Be careful not to drop or bend disc.
•  Do not place more than 1 disc on disc tray.
•  Do not try to close disc 

tray when disc is not 
properly placed.

•  Always store discs in 

their proper cases 
when not in use.

Angle
Some DVD discs feature scenes si mul ta ne ous ly 
shot from different angles. The ANGLE button can 
be used to view the scene from different angles. 
(ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a 
scene recorded at different angles is detected.)

Chapter Number
Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can 
quickly search for a favorite scene using these 
numbers.

DVD
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality 
pictures and sound have been digitally recorded. 
DVD incorporates new video compression technology 
(MPEG II) and high-density recording technology 
which allow entire movies to be recorded with 
incredible playback quality.

Playback Control
With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or in for ma tion 
may be selected for viewing or listening from an 
interactive menu that appears on the TV screen.

Subtitles
Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the 
screen.

Time Number
The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or 
title. Use to quickly fi nd scenes. (May not work with 
some discs.)

Title Number
For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is 
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Track Number
Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and 
CDs to allow specifi c tracks to be quickly located.

Video CD
CD containing picture and sound with same quality 
level as video tape. This unit also supports Video 
CDs with playback control (version 2.0).

If the disc cannot be removed,
First unplug unit. 
Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. an 
extended paper clip, etc.) and, 
applying moderate force, insert it 
straight into the hole at the base of 
the tray. The tray will eject a little. 
Now, pull the tray all the way out 
and remove the disc. 

If disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth 
before using disc. (See above.)

Improper disc storage
Discs could be damaged if stored or left in areas:
• exposed to direct sunlight.
• that are humid or dusty.
• near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).

Disc tray

Disc

To clean disc surface
With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipe 
from the center hole to the outer edge as shown 
below. (Wiping in a circular pattern will scratch the 
surface.)