Panasonic SC-PM39D Operating Guide
Getting started
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7 Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVD+R, +RW, DVD-RW, SACD,
Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed
from its 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.
Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed
from its 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.
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7 Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes and
decodes discs with these symbols.
decodes discs with these symbols.
Playing DVDs and Video CDs
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.
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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7 To clean discs
DVD-A
DVD-V
VCD
CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
RAM
DVD-R
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Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,
where available).
where available).
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Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
Discs that can be played
Indication
Disc
Logo
in these
Remarks
operating
instructions
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7 Disc handling precautions
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Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc
warping, rendering it unusable).
warping, rendering it unusable).
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Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other hard
writing instrument.
writing instrument.
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Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels
– 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.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
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7 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 show it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched vertically.
Disc information
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
Recorded using the DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) standard.
for Camera File system) standard.
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Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (A page 21).
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (A page 21).
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Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
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on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorder
or DVD-Video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
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Conforming to IEC62107.
This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support 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,
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
(A function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits,
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
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During HDCD play, “HDCD” appears on the unit’s display.
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This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats
on the left. Close the session or finalize
on the left. Close the session or finalize
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the disc after recording.
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HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu (A page 21).
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu (A page 21).
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Recorded with DVD-Video recorders,
DVD-Video cameras, personal
computers, etc.
DVD-Video cameras, personal
computers, etc.
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Remove discs from their cartridges
before use.
before use.
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Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
recorders.
recorders.
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To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data
Disc” in Other Menu (A page 21).
Disc” in Other Menu (A page 21).
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DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video CD
SVCD
CD
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-RW
RAM
JPEG
DVD-A
DVD-V
DVD-V
VCD
CD
WMA
MP3
JPEG
CD
VCD
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
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It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.