Panasonic PV 20D53 Operating Instructions Manual

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77Initial SetupHandling precautions• Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD-Rplayback.• Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs withexposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-offstickers.)• Only hold disc by edges asshown. Fingerprints, dirt, andscratches can cause skippingand distortion.• Do not write on label side ofdisc.• Never use record cleaningsprays, benzine, thinner,static electricity preventionliquids, or any othersolvent.• Be careful not to drop or bend disc.• Do not place more than 1 disc on disc tray.• Do not try to close disctray when disc is notproperly placed.• Always store discs intheir proper caseswhen not in use.AngleSome DVD discs feature scenes simul ta ne ous lyshot from different angles. The ANGLE button canbe used to view the scene from different angles.(ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when ascene recorded at different angles is detected.)Chapter NumberTitles are subdivided into numbered sections. You canquickly search for a favorite scene using thesenumbers.DVDA high-density optical disc on which high-qualitypictures and sound have been digitally recorded.DVD incorporates new video compression technology(MPEG II) and high-density recording technologywhich allow entire movies to be recorded withincredible playback quality.Playback ControlWith Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or informationmay be selected for viewing or listening from aninteractive menu that appears on the TV screen.SubtitlesWritten dialogue which appears at the bottom of thescreen.Time NumberThe elapsed play time from the start of a disc ortitle. Use to quickly find scenes. (May not work withsome discs.)Title NumberFor DVD discs with two or more titles, the title isnumbered as title 1, title 2, etc.Track NumberNumbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs andCDs to allow specific tracks to be quickly located.Video CDCD containing picture and sound with same qualitylevel as video tape. This unit also supports VideoCDs with playback control (version 2.0).Definition of TermsIf the disc cannot be removed,First unplug unit.Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. anextended paper clip, etc.) and,applying moderate force, insert itstraight into the hole at the base ofthe tray. The tray will eject a little.Now, pull the tray all the way outand remove the disc.If disc is brought from a cold to a warmenvironment, moisture may form on the discWipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free clothbefore using disc. (See above.)Improper disc storageDiscs 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 HandlingDisc trayDiscTo clean disc surfaceWith a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipefrom the center hole to the outer edge as shownbelow. (Wiping in a circular pattern will scratch thesurface.)