Panasonic SC-HT790V User Manual

RQT6951

∫ 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.

≥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 cannot be played

PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD, 
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, and 2.6-GB 
and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM.

∫ 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.
Picture: 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

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.

∫ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized (a process that allows play 
on compatible equipment) on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or 
DVD video camera 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, WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close the session or 
finalize (a process that allows play on compatible equipment) after 
recording.
See page 23 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.

∫ HighMAT discs

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

∫ Video systems

NTSC is used.
This unit converts still picture parts of PAL system DVD-Audio 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]
Shown as
“DVD-VR” on the 
display

[DVD-A]

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

[CD]
Including CD text

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[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.

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