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7.4. USB Connection and Operation
The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play
tracks or fi les from USB mass storage class devices.
Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer)
tracks or fi les from USB mass storage class devices.
Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer)
Preparation
Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the
unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed
up.
Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the
unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed
up.
It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The
USB device is not recognised by this unit.
USB device is not recognised by this unit.
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Connect the USB mass storage device (not included).
USB enabled device
(not included)
It is not recommended to use a USB
extension cable. The device connected
via the cable will not be recognised by
this unit.
(not included)
It is not recommended to use a USB
extension cable. The device connected
via the cable will not be recognised by
this unit.
2
To select "USB" as the source, press several times.
USB AV AUX
MUSIC P.
Select the desired item for playback.
OR
Example:
L A Y B A CK ME NU
P
AU D I O / P C T UR E
V I D E O
I
S B
U
F i s h
e
L o n g
MP 3 I 3
D
T A G
j p e g
MP EG 4
WMA
WMA
O
R O T
3
Adjust the volume of the main unit.
4
Begin playback by selecting the track from the USB
mass storage device.
Example:
S B
U
O
R O T / F I
T RA C K 0 1
H
S
L E N G
O
T RA C K 0 2
T RA C K 0 3
T RA C K 0 4
T RA C K 0 5
T RA C K 0 6
T RA C K 0 7
T RA C K 0 8
T RA C K 0 9
T RA C K 1 0
T RA C K 0 3
T RA C K 0 4
T RA C K 0 5
T RA C K 0 6
T RA C K 0 7
T RA C K 0 8
T RA C K 0 9
T RA C K 1 0
T RA C K 1 1
T RA C K 1 2
T RA C K 1 3
T RA C K 1 4
T RA C K 1 5
T RA C K 1 6
T RA C K 1 7
T RA C K 1 8
T RA C K 1 2
T RA C K 1 3
T RA C K 1 4
T RA C K 1 5
T RA C K 1 6
T RA C K 1 7
T RA C K 1 8
OR
OR
To return to the previous screen
Press [-RETURN].
Press [-RETURN].
For other operating functions, they are similar as those
described on "DISC OPERATIONS" (
described on "DISC OPERATIONS" (
OI page 16 to 27).
Compatible Devices
Devices which are de ned as USB mass storage
class:
USB devices that support bulk only transfer.
USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Supported Formats
File name
File extension
Still pictures
JPG
1
.jpg .jpeg
Music
MP3
WMA
.mp3
.wma
Video
MPEG4
2
.asf
1
It may not be possible to play all the fi les due to the condition on
how they were created.
2
For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA.
Note
CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or which require
additional program installation when connected to a PC are not
supported.
A device using NTFS fi le system is not supported.
Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or which require
additional program installation when connected to a PC are not
supported.
A device using NTFS fi le system is not supported.
[Only FAT 12/16/32 (File Allocation Table 12/16/32) fi
le system is
supported].
Depending on the sector size, some fi les may not work.
It will not operate with Janus enabled MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) devices.
Maximum folder: 256 folders
Depending on the sector size, some fi les may not work.
It will not operate with Janus enabled MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) devices.
Maximum folder: 256 folders
Maximum file: 4000 files
Maximum fi le name: 12 characters
Maximum folder name: 12 characters
Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multi-
port USB card reader. Typically the fi rst memory card inserted.
Maximum folder name: 12 characters
Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multi-
port USB card reader. Typically the fi rst memory card inserted.
WMA
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7.5. Audio & Video Connections
7.5.1. Optional Connection for Set Top Box, Cable TV, or Video Cassette Recorder
Set top box
(not included)
(not included)
Television
(not included)
(not included)
Rear panel of
this main unit
this main unit
SCART cable (not included)
SCART cable
(not included)
(not included)
To listen to the
sound from the
television, select the
appropriate audio out
(example: Monitor) on
the television.
sound from the
television, select the
appropriate audio out
(example: Monitor) on
the television.
Sound from the television
Press [EXT-IN] (
OI p age 34) to select the "
AV
" audio input on the
remote control.
7.5.2. Optional Audio Connection for Video Cassette Recorder or Television
Video cassette
recorder
(not included)
Audio cable
(not included)
(not included)
Rear panel of
this main unit
this main unit
Press [EXT-IN] ( OI page 15) to select "AUX" as the source to operate the audio output.
This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your video cassette
recorder through your home theater system.
recorder through your home theater system.
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7.6. Disc Information
7.6.1. Disc Playability (Media)
Commercial discs
Disc
Logo
Indicated in
these
instructions by
Remarks
DVD-Video
High quality movie and music discs.
Video CD
Music discs with video.
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).
CD
Music discs.
Recorded discs
(
o
: Playable, x : Not playable)
Disc
Logo
Recorded on a DVD
video recorder, etc.
video recorder, etc.
Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Finalizing
6
2
4
9
DVD-RAM
o
x
o
o
o
8
o
Not
necessary
DVD-R/RW
o
o
x
o
o
o
o
Necessary
DVD-R DL
o
3
o
x
x
x
x
x
Necessary
+R/+RW
x
(
o
)
5
x
x
x
x
x
Necessary
+R DL
x
(
o
)
5
x
x
x
x
x
Necessary
CD-R/RW
1
o
o
o
o
o
Necessary
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It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the
recording, the recording method, or how the fi
recording, the recording method, or how the fi
les were created [
Section 7.6.2. File Extension Type Support (WMA/MP3/
JPEG/MPEG4/DivX)]
JPEG/MPEG4/DivX)]
1
This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
2
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unifi ed video
recording standard).
3
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unifi ed video
recording standard).
4
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
5
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used.
6
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is disp layed as "Necessary" on this unit, the disc must fi
rst be
fi nalized on the device it was recorded on.
7
Closing the session will also work.
8
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifi cations (ASF
standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profi le) video system/G.726 audio system].
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Functions added with DivX ultra are not supported.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be
removed from their 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.
CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be
removed from their 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.
Video systems
This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television
must match the system used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC
television.
This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for
viewing on a PAL television (
must match the system used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC
television.
This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for
viewing on a PAL television (
ª OI page 24, "NTSC
DISC OUT" in "VIDEO" tab).
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7.6.2. File Extension Type Support (WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4/DivX)
When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu
screen.
There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer scre en.
This unit cannot play fi les recorded using packet write.
screen.
There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer scre en.
This unit cannot play fi les recorded using packet write.
DVD-RAM
Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
DVD-R/RW
Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.
This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.
CD-R/RW
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
Naming folders and files
Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.
At the time of recording, prefi x folder and fi le names. This should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits,
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times). Files must have the extension
(
At the time of recording, prefi x folder and fi le names. This should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits,
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times). Files must have the extension
(
see below).
(Extension: ".WMA" or ".wma")
Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps.
You cannot play WMA fi les that are copy-protected.
This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
You cannot play WMA fi les that are copy-protected.
This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
(Extension: ".MP3" or ".mp3")
Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps.
This unit does not support ID3 tags.
This unit does not support ID3 tags.
Compatible sampling rates:
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz
CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz
(Extension: ".JPG", ".jpg", ".JPEG" or ".jpeg")
JPEG fi les taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are
displayed. Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture edi ting software may not be displayed.
This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG
(Example: TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.
displayed. Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture edi ting software may not be displayed.
This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG
(Example: TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.
(Extension: ".ASF" or ".asf")
You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifi cations (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profi le) video
system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video rec orders with this unit.
The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video rec orders with this unit.
The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
(Extension: ".DIVX", ".divx", ".AVI" or ".avi")
You can play all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
system] with standard playback of DivX media fi les. Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
DivX fi les greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit.
This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 x 480 (NTSC)/720 x 576 (PAL).
You can select up to eight types of audio and subtitles on this unit.
system] with standard playback of DivX media fi les. Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
DivX fi les greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit.
This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 x 480 (NTSC)/720 x 576 (PAL).
You can select up to eight types of audio and subtitles on this unit.
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