PANASONIC DVDCP72
Owner's Manual

Disc information
� Discs that can be played
Disc type DVD-RAM Logo Indication in these operating instructions

� DVD-RAM discs
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them. Type �Non-cartridge discs �Discs that can be removed from their cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4) �12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (singlesided) �8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB (double-sided) 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).

[RAM\
Shown as �DVD-VR� on the display

Capacity DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]
Recording format

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]
DVD-R

�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. TYPE 2 or 4 disc Non-cartridge disc

Video CD

[VCD]

CD

[CD]
Including CD-R/RW �Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly. �

[WMA]
Discs recorded with WMA

[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.

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[MP3]
Discs recorded with MP3

� To clean discs
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

� Discs that cannot be played
PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be played), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

� DVDs that can be played
You can play 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. Read the disc�s instructions carefully.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R �Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory (part number LF-K200DCA1). �Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

RQT6263

� 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.

� CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-DA (digital audio) or video CD and finalized§.

� DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

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