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Operating Instructions
Recordable DVD
Home Theater System
Operations Guide
Before using this product, perform setup and
Model No. SC-RT50
connections after carefully reading the Setup Guide.
Dear customer
If you have any questions contact
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
The warranty can be found on page 51.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructio
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CAUTION! FCC Note: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN against harmful interference in a residential installation. This MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radi
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Table of contents Getting started Convenient functions Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Accessories/The remote control information . . . . . . . . .4 Deleting a title or a still picture during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessories/The remote control information System SC-RT50 Accessories Main unit SA-RT50 Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for Front speakers SB-FS940 replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2006. These may be subject to change.) Center speaker SB-PC940 Surround speakers SB-FS941 To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 51. Subwoofer SB-W940 1 Remote control (EUR7662Y10) The remote control
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Control reference guide Remote control Remote control signal output Turn on the television Switches the remote control operation between the unit and the TV. Turn the unit on Press [THEATER] when operating the main unit, or press [TV] when operating the television. Select the source DVD/SD, FM/AM, Input select (IN1, IN2 or DV) AUX/FRONT MUSIC P./REAR MUSIC P. Channel select (➡ page 12) Select channels and title numbers, etc./ Enter numbers Adjust the volume Cancel Delete items (➡ page 31) Basi
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Disc and card information Discs you can use for recording and play 1 2 1 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL* DVD-RW +R* +R DL* +RW Disc type (dual layer on (double layer single side) on single side) [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Indication in these Before Before Before Before Before instructions finalization finalization finalization finalization finalization [RAM] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-V] [DVD-V] [DVD-V] [DVD-V] After After After After After finalization finalization finalization finalization finaliz
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Play-only discs Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (VR format) CD Video CD Indication in these [VCD] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] instructions Logo –––– Instructions High quality High fidelity DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Music and CD-R and CD- Music and movie and music discs Recorder* audio recorded RW* with video recorded music discs You can play programs that allow (including music (including “One time only recording” if they CD-R/RW*) recorded in CD-R/RW*) have been recorded to a C
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Inserting/Removing SD card When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents. Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction. You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ page 7). Opening the cover Inserting the card Removing the card Closing the cover Press the protruding part Press on the center Pr
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Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) What is HDAVI Control? Automatic input switching HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked When the following operations are performed the television will operation of this unit and Panasonic TV (VIERA) under HDAVI automatically switch the input channel and displays the Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment corresponding action. Audio output is also automatically switched to with the HDMI cable. See the operating in
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DC IN 9 V Important notes for recording [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW] Both main and secondary audio can be Select the main or secondary audio before recorded recording You can change the audio during playback. [➡ page 39, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”] (➡ page 17, Changing audio) The selected audio only is recorded. Main Main SAP Recording of MTS Hello Hello Hola broadcasting If you record from external equipment If you record from external equipment –Select both “Main” and
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Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. FR (Flexible Recording) DVD-RAM DVD-R, The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP DVD-RW, (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space 9.4 GB Recording Mode +R, +RW 4.7 GB (Double- with the best possible recording quality. 4.7GB 1 sided* ) You can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (➡ page 14, step
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Recording television programs 3 Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main 3 6 2 unit to open the tray and insert a disc. Press the button again to close the tray. When using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. Insert label-up. Cartridge disc VOLUME 4 Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. 1 Insert fully so it clicks into place. INPUT 2 4 Press [ CH] to select the channel. 4 Numbered buttons VOLUME To select with the numbered buttons: Antenna Cable TV e.
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To specify a time to stop recording Playing while you are recording –One Touch Recording [RAM] Playing from the beginning of the title you are [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] recording—Chasing playback During recording Press [ REC] to select the recording Press [ ] (PLAY) during recording. time. There is no sound output while searching forward or backward. The unit’s display changes as shown below. To stop play OFF 0: 30 OFF 1: 00 OFF 1: 30 OFF 2: 00 Press [ ]. Count
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Scheduled recording 1 Press [SCHEDULE]. Schedule Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP 3/26 Tue 12:53 PM List No Channel Date On Off Mode Check New Scheduled Recording THEATER DRIVE SELECT Press ENTER to set new schedule. ENTER S SUB MENU CANCEL Timer Off A Numbered buttons 2 Press [ , ] to select “New CANCEL Scheduled Recording” and press [ENTER]. SCHEDULED Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP RECORDING 3/26 Tue 12:53 PM ■ Channel Date On Off Mode ---- ---------- --:-- -- --:-- -- -- SCHEDULE
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Cancel scheduled recording that has Check, change or delete a program already begun Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the schedule list by pressing [SCHEDULE]. 1 When the unit is on Press [SCHEDULE]. Press [ ]. The confirmation screen appears. Icons This program is currently recording. 2 Press [ , ] to select “Stop W W The times overlap those in another program. recording” and press [ENTER]. Scheduled recording standby is cancelled. Recording will not Recording stops and t
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Playing discs [Note] It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided 1 disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, 2 pictures, sound, etc. to start. Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [ ] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your Numbered television screen and so on. buttons 5 Selecting recorded titles to play –Direct Navigator , ,
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Operations during play Press [ ]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [ ] (PLAY) to restart from this position. [VCD] Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective. Stop The stopped position is cleared when: –You press [ ] several times. –You open the tray. –[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] You turn the unit off. Press [ ]. Pause Press again or [ ] (PLAY) to restart play. Press [ ] or [ ]. The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 step
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Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [RAM] [SD] Album View screen is displayed (➜ go to step 2). e.g., [RAM] DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View A Video B Picture DVD-RAM THEATER 001 002 --- 10/27/05 Total 4 10/27/05 Total 4 Recording date of first DRIVE Photo:10/27/2005 101_DVD --- --- --- picture in the album/ SELECT Number of pictures/ Previous Page 01/01 Next Album name* Numbered ENTER Press ENTER to go to S SUB MENU Slideshow Previous No. 0 Next -- 9
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To select the higher folder Useful functions during still picture play [RAM] [SD] While the Album View screen is displayed (Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable) 1 Press [SUB MENU]. You can display still pictures one by one with 2Press [ , ] to select “Select Root folder” and press [ENTER]. constant interval. 3Press [ , ] to select the higher folder and press [ENTER]. [RAM] [SD] While the Album View screen is [CD] While the Picture View screen is displayed dis
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Using menus to play MP3 [CD] You can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a computer. You may not be able to playback MP3 files which contain still pictures. THEATER DRIVE Preparation SELECT Press [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Insert a disc (➡ page 12). Numbered buttons The screen shown at right is displayed when you insert a disc Playback mode is set to MP3. To display pictu
