Panasonic SC-RT50 manual

Getting starte d Recording Playing ba ck Editing & Copying Conven ient functi ons Radio & S ound Settings Info Operating Instructions Recordable D VD Home The ater System Mode l No . SC-RT50 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performanc e and saf ety , please read these instructions carefully . Before connectin[...]

2 RQT8655 Read these operating instructions carefully bef ore using the unit. F ollow the saf ety instructions on the unit and the applicabl e saf ety instructions listed below . Keep these operati ng instructions handy for future ref erence. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep t hese instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Foll ow all instructions.[...]

3 RQT8655 T able of contents IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories /The remote contr ol informatio n . . . . . . . . . 4 Contr ol referenc e guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disc and c a rd informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Inserting/Remo ving SD card .[...]

4 RQT8655 Accessories/ The remote control inf ormation Please check and identify the suppli ed accessor ies. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement par ts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2006. T hese may be subject to change.) T o order accessories, refer to “Accesso ry Purchases” on p age 51. Access ories u 1 Re[...]

5 RQT8655 Control reference g uide Remote control SRD MUSIC T ur n the unit on Select the source D VD/ SD , FM /AM, A UX/FRONT MUSIC P ./REAR MUSIC P . Cancel Basic operations f or recording and play Show Direct Na vigator/T op menu ( ➡ page 16, 18, 20, 2 2, 26) Skip the specified time( ➡ page 17) Sh ow s ub me nu ( ➡ page 22, 26) Select chan[...]

6 RQT8655 Disc and car d informat ion Discs y ou can use f or recor ding and pla y Disc type D V D-RAM DV D - R D V D-R DL* 1 (dual la yer on single side) DVD - RW +R* 2 +R DL* 1 (double lay e r on single side) +RW Indication in these instructions [RAM] [-R] Before finalization [-R]DL] Bef ore finalization [-RW‹V ›] Bef ore finalization [+R] Be[...]

7 RQT8655 p The producer of the disc can control ho w discs are pla yed. So you ma y not alwa ys be able to control pla y as descr ibed in these o perating instructions. Read the disc’ s instr uctions carefully . p Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conf orm to CD-D A specifications (copy control CDs, et c.) cannot be guaranteed. * Cl[...]

8 RQT8655 Inserting/Removing SD car d When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s displa y is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off th e unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’ s contents. p Inserting foreign objects can cause a mal function. p Y ou can use SD Memor[...]

9 RQT8655 Control with HDMI (HD A VI Control) p It is recommended that you use Panasonic’ s HDM I cabl e. Recommended par t number : RP-CDHG 15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP- CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m /16.4 ft.) etc. p Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utiliz ed. 1 P erform the f ollowing connections. 2 Set f ollowing items in the Setup me[...]

10 RQT8655 Impor tant notes for recor ding Recor ding of M TS broadca sting [RAM] Both main and secondary audio can be recorded Y ou can change the audio during playback. ( ➡ page 17, Changing audio) If you record from e xter nal equipment –Select both “ Main” and “SAP ” on the external equipment. [-R] [-RDL] [-RW‹ V ›] [+ R] [+R [...]

11 RQT8655 Depending on the content be ing recorded, th e recording times m ay become shor ter than indicated. * 1 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other . * 2 When “Recording Ti me in EP Mode” is set to “EP –Extended Play (6H)” in the Setup menu. ( ➡ page 38) The sound qualit[...]

12 RQT8655 Recording tele vision programs [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] p Y ou can record up to 99 titles on one disc. [+R] [+R] DL] [+RW] p Y ou can record up to 49 titles on one disc. [SD] p It is not possible to record ont o a card. See also the notes “Impor tant notes f or recording”( ➡ page 10) ]Not e] p [RAM] It is not possible to r e[...]

13 RQT8655 [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [ -RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]D L ] [+ RW] During recor ding Press [ q REC] to select the rec ording time. p The unit’ s display changes as shown bel ow. OFF 0: 30  OFF 1: 00  OFF 1: 30  OF F 2: 00  C ounter (cancel)  OFF 4: 00  OFF 3: 00  p This does not work during scheduled re[...]

14 RQT8655 Scheduled recording [RAM] [-R] [-R ] DL] [-RW‹V›] [ +R] [+R]DL] [+RW] See also the notes “Impor tant notes f or recording” ( ➡ page 10). Y ou can enter up to 16 programs up t o a month in adv anc e. (Each daily or weekly progr am is counted as one program.) Preparation p T urn on the tele v ision and select the appropriate vide[...]

15 RQT8655 1 When the unit is on Press [ w ]. The confir mation screen appears. 2 Press [  ,  ] to se lect “Stop recording” and press [E NTER]. Recording stops and the scheduled recording is cancelled. (Daily and weekly schedules r emain and scheduled recor ding will star t as programmed.) 1 Press [SCHEDULE]. 2 Press [  ,  ] to se l[...]

16 RQT8655 Playing discs Preparation p T u rn on the tele v ision and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. p T urn on this unit. 1 Press [THE A TER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit. 2 Press [DRIV E SELECT] to sel ect the DV D d r i v e . The main unit: Press [SELECTOR] t o select the D V D drive[...]

17 RQT8655 Operations during pla y Stop Press [ w ]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play functi on Press [  ] (PLA Y) t o restar t from this position. p [VCD] Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effectiv e. p The stopped position is cleared when: –Y ou press [ w ] sev eral times. –Y ou open the tra y . – [DVD-[...]

18 RQT8655 Using menus to play still pictures (JP EG/TIFF) [RAM] [SD] Y ou can us e SD Memo ry Cards with capac ities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( ➡ page 7). [CD] Y ou can play CD-R, CD-R W discs which contain still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) that have been recorded on a computer. p Y ou cannot playback still pictures while recording or copying. Preparation p P[...]

19 RQT8655 w T o select t he higher folder [RAM] [SD] While the Albu m View screen is displ ayed (Only if there is a mult iple number of higher f olders recognizable) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2P r e s s [  ,  ] t o select “S elect Root folder” and press [ENTER]. 3P r e s s [  ,  ] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER]. [CD] While[...]

20 RQT8655 Using menus to play MP3 [CD] p Y ou can play CD -R, CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files t ha t hav e been recorded on a computer. p Y ou may not be able to pla yback MP3 files which contain still pictures. Preparation p Press [THE A TER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit. p Press [DRIVE SELECT ] to select the D VD drive. [...]

21 RQT8655 Using on-sc reen menus Refer to contr ol reference on page 20. 1 Press [DISPLA Y]. p Depending on the condition of the unit (pla ying, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are s ome items that you cannot select or change. 2 Press [  ,  ] to sele ct the menu and pres s [  ]. 3 Press [  ,  ] to sele ct the item a nd press[...]

22 RQT8655 Editin g tit les/ chapt ers [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR› ] p The maximum number of items on a disc: [RAM] [-R] [ -R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [ +R] [+R]DL] [+RW] –Titles: 99 ( [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles) –Chapters: Approximately 1000 ( [+R] [+R]DL] [+ RW] Appro x imately 250) Depends on the state of record[...]

23 RQT8655 After performing steps 1–3 ( ➔ page 22) * Multiple editing is possible. After performing steps 1–5 ( ➡ page 22) * Multiple editing is possible. Title operations Delete T itle* [RAM] [-R] [-R]D L] [-R W‹V ›] [+R] [+ R]D L] [+R W] Press [  ,  ] to select “De lete” and press [ENTER]. p Once deleted, the recorded conten[...]

24 RQT8655 Creating, editing and playing pla ylists [RAM] p The maximum number of items on a disc: –Pla ylists: 99 –Chapters in pla ylists: Approximately 1000 Depends on t he state of recording. p If you e xceed the maximum numbers of items f or a disc, all the items entered will not be recorded. Preparation p T urn on the tele v ision and sele[...]

25 RQT8655 [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [  ,  ] to se lect “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [  ,  ] to select “Pla ylists” and press [ENTER] . 4 Press [  ,  ,  ,  ] to selec t the pla ylist. T o st art play ➡ Press [ENTE R]. To e d i t ➡ Ste p 5 p T o show[...]

26 RQT8655 Editin g still pictures [RAM] [SD] p Y ou can e dit still pictures or albums. p Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities fr om 8 MB to 2 GB ( ➡ page 7). p Y ou cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-R W . Preparation p Press [THEA TER] to switch the remote control t o operate this unit. p Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the[...]

27 RQT8655 After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ page 26) * Multiple editing is possible. [Note] p Scheduled recordings do not star t when perf or m ing “Add Picture” or “Create Album”. p Y ou canno t perform “Add Picture” or “ Create Album” to a higher f older . Album and picture operations Delete Albu m* Delete Picture* [RAM] [SD] Pr[...]

28 RQT8655 Copy ing still pictures [RAM] [SD] p Y ou can use SD Memor y Cards with capacities fr om 8 MB to 2 GB ( ➡ page 7). p Y ou cannot copy still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW . [Not e] p When copying the still pictures on a folder by f old er basis or using “Copy All P ictures (JPEG)” func tion ( ➡ right), files other than the still[...]

29 RQT8655 After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ page 28, “ C opying usi ng the copyin g list ” ) T o show other page s Press [  ,  ,  ,  ] to s elect “ P rev i ous” or “Ne xt” and press [ENTER]. p Y ou can also press [  ,  ] to show other pages. Multiple regi stration Select wi th [  ,  ,  ,  ] and p ress [ ?[...]

30 RQT8655 Copying f rom a video cassette re cor der e.g.: Connecting other vid e o equ i pment to the IN2 o r D V IN termin a ls Y ou can also connect to the IN1 input ter minals on the rear . p T urn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. If the audio out put of the other equipm ent is monaura l Connect to L/ MONO on the I N2 i[...]

31 RQT8655 Entering te xt Refer to the contr o l reference on page 30. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V› ] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW ] [SD] Y ou can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: * Scheduled recording If a name is long, par ts of it m ay not be shown in some sc reens. 1 Sho w Enter Name s c reen. 2 Press [  ,  , ?[...]

32 RQT8655 DVD and Card Managem ent Preparation p Press [THEA TER] to switch the remote control t o operate this unit. p Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD or SD drive. p Inser t a disc ( ➡ page 12) or card ( ➡ page 8). p [RAM] [SD] Release protection. ( ➡ below) 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [  ,  ] to s elect “Oth [...]

33 RQT8655 [-R] [ -R]DL] [- RW‹V›] [ + R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Y ou can select whether to show the t op menu after finalizing. Mak e selections before fi nalizing the disc. After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ page 32) 4 Press [  ,  ] to select “Playbac k will star t with:” a nd press [ENTE R]. 5 Press [  ,  ] to se lect the it em and pr[...]

34 RQT8655 The radio Preparation p T urn off TV while using radio since nois e may occur . p Press [THEA TER] to switch the remote control t o operate this unit. 1 Press [FM/AM] t o select the “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [  ] or [  ] to select the frequency of the r e quired station. TUNED: Display ed when a radio station is tuned. ST : Dis[...]

35 RQT8655 Sound effect Refer to contr ol reference on page 34. [Note] p When “R MUSICP” is selected, only “Equalizer (EQ)” and “H. Bass” can be set. When headphones are in use, only “ Equalizer (EQ)” and “Surround Mus ic” can b e set. ( ➡ page 41) p Y ou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these soun d effects ar[...]

36 RQT8655 Sound effe ct p Dolby Digital and DTS are digit al encoding systems used on D VD to carry surround sound. Both were originally dev eloped for use in cinemas. p This unit automatically r ecognizes and decodes these systems. Pla y a Dolby Digi tal or DTS sour ce. The Dolby Digit al or DTS indicator lights . w T o down-mix Dolby Digital or [...]

37 RQT8655 Changing the unit’ s settings Preparation p Press [THEA TER] to s witch the remote control to operate this unit. p Press [DRI VE SELECT] to select the D VD or SD dr ive . 1 While st opped Press [SETUP]. 2 Pres s [  ,  ] to sele ct the tab and press [  ]. 3 Pres s [  ,  ] to sele ct the menu and press [ENTE R]. 4 Pres s [[...]

38 RQT8655 Changing the unit’ s settings Refer to control ref erence on page 37. Ta b s Menus Options (Underl ined items a re the factory presets.) Disc Settings for Playba ck Press [ENTER] to show the f ollowing settings. Ratings Set a ratings le vel to limit D V D- V ideo pla y . Foll ow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit passw ord wit[...]

39 RQT8655 Ta b s Menus Optio ns (Underlined items are the factory presets .) A udio Dynamic Range Comp ression [DV D-V] (Dolb y Digital only ) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. p On p Off Multi- channel TV Sound ( MTS ) [-R] [- R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+ R]DL] [+RW ] Select whether to record the main or secondar y audio program (SAP[...]

40 RQT8655 Changing the unit’ s settings Refer to control ref erence on page 37. This setting is only reflected when pla ying multi-channel audio. There is no eff ect with two-channel audio. (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except f or the subwoofer , should be the same distance f[...]

41 RQT8655 Using other useful functions Preparation Press [THEA TER] to switch the remote control t o operate this unit. A udio output from t his unit becomes 2- channel only . M ulti-channel audio is down-mix ed ( ➡ page 49). w Recording audio fr om discs or television broadcasts to a tape deck 1 Discs: Pre ss [DRIVE SELECT] to select the D VD d[...]

42 RQT8655 Mess age s On the television Page On the unit’ s display The f ollowing messages or service numbers appear on the unit’ s displa y when something unusual is detected during startup and us e. Cannot fi nish recording completely . p The program was cop y- protected. p The disc may be full. p The maximum number of times you can record t[...]

43 RQT8655 On the unit’ s display (Continued) Page Set up Page Disc Recording U72 U73 p The HDMI connection acts unusually . –The connected equipment is not HDM I compatible. –The HDMI cable is damaged. — U88 p (When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual det ected with the disc while playback or copy . This is displa[...]

44 RQT8655 T roub leshooting guide Before requesting service, make the f ollowing checks . If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions i ndicated in the char t do not solve t he problem, ref er to “Customer Ser vices Director y” on page 51. The fol lowing do not indic ate a pr oblem with this uni t: Pow e r Pa g e TV[...]

45 RQT8655 Radio Pag e Sound Operation Noise is heard. Sound is dis torted. “TUNED” is flashing or doesn’t light. “ST ” is f la shi ng or does n’t li ght during FM br oadcasts. p This is being caused by weak signal reception. When listening to FM radio, try the followi ng operations. – Adjust the pos ition of the FM a ntenna. – Use [...]

46 RQT8655 T ro ubleshooting guide Operation (Continued) Pa g e Recording, scheduled recor ding and copyin g The unit is on but canno t be operated. p Recording drive or pla yback drive has not been selected properly . p Some operations may be prohibited by t he disc. p The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). W ait for “U59” to disa[...]

47 RQT8655 Play Pag e Edit Still p ictures Play fails to star t even when [  ] (PLA Y) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately . p Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up . p The disc is dirty . p Y ou tried to play a bl ank disc or unplay able disc on this unit. p Y ou tried to play +RW that needs to be finalized on the eq[...]

48 RQT8655 Product Service 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be ser viced by qualified ser vice personnel if: (a) T he AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) O bjects or liquids hav e gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to r ain; or (d) T he unit does not oper ate normally or exhibits a marked c[...]

49 RQT8655 Glossary CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used f or D VD-Audio files. This unit suppor ts CPPM. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordabl e Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allo wed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compa tibl e recor[...]

50 RQT8655 Specificat ions w AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output P ower: Dolby Dig ital Mode 1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distor tion F ront : 190 W per channel (8 j ) Center : 320 W (4 j ) Surround: 90 W per channel (4 j ) 100 Hz, 10 % total harmonic distor tion Subwoofer: 320 W (4 j ) T otal RMS Dolby Digit al mode power : 1200 W FTC Output P ower: Dolb y[...]

51 RQT8655 Limited W arranty Pa nasonic Cons umer Electr onics Compan y , Divis ion of P anasoni c Corpora tion of North Ame rica One Panasonic Wa y S ecaucus, New Jersey 07 094 P anaso nic Puerto Ri co, I nc. Av e. 65 de Infanter ia, Km. 9. 5 San Ga briel Industr ial Park, Caro lina, Puer to Ri co 009 85 Panasonic Audi o Products Li mited W arrant[...]

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