WinDVD
WinDVD is a software application for DVD playback. For further information, refer to the software’s online manual.
  • DVD-Audio cannot be played back using WinDVD.
  • Video Codecs within WinDVD installed in this computer cannot be available from an application such as Media Player.

Running WinDVD

  1. Double-click on the desktop.
    • Alternatively click (Start)*1 - [All Programs] - [Corel] - [WinDVD for Panasonic].
*1 : Windows XP: [start]

To access the online manual

After starting WinDVD, perform either of the following procedures.
  • Click  on the WinDVD control panel and click [Launch Help].
SUPPORT INFORMATION
If WinDVD does not operate properly, we recommend carefully reading the online help file first for problems with the operating environment or operations.
If you still cannot troubleshoot the problem, enter the required information in the inquiry form on the homepage (http://apps.corel.com/lp/ivi/), and submit the form.
CAUTION
- Do not start WinDVD while the drive indicator is blinking immediately after the computer is turned on.
- While WinDVD is running, do not:
  • Enter sleep*2 or hibernation.
  • Switch the display mode by pressing « » + «P»*3 or «Fn» + «F3».
- During motion video playback, do not:
  • Eject the disc.
  • Use other applications or the Command Prompt.
  • Change the settings of the screen properties.
- Do not install another player software together with WinDVD.
Doing so may interfere with smooth playback. Some DVD-Video discs contain the player software and start installing. In this case, cancel the installation as soon as possible. If you accidentally installed another player software and find a problem in playback, try either of the following procedures.
  • Uninstall the player software with the following procedures. (Refer to the instruction manual for the name of player software.)

    1. Click  (Start) - [Control Panel] - [Uninstall a program].

    1. Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Add or Remove Programs].
  • Set WinDVD as the playback software if you can select the option in the player software settings.
*2 : Windows XP: standby
*3 : Windows 7 only

DVD Discs Created Using a DVD Recorder

  • Playback may not be possible depending on the DVD recorder or the discs.
  • You must finalize*4 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW before playback. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the DVD recorder.

  • You cannot play discs protected with copyright management technologies such as CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) and CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media).
*4 : A process that enables the playback of the discs on other DVD players, etc.