Panasonic SC-RT50 warranty Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

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Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 51.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

pRegular disc rotating sounds.

 

pOperations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a

pPoor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

Panasonic disc.)

 

 

pImage disturbance during search.

 

pThe unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.

pInterruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting

(Press and hold [POWER

/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds.)

breaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

No power.

 

pInsert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

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(Setup Guide)

The unit switches to the

 

pThis is a power saving feature. Change “Off Timer” in the Setup menu, if you would prefer.

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standby mode.

 

pOne of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER

/I] on the main unit to turn the

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unit on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV screen and video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The images from this unit do

 

pMake sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT

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not appear on the television.

 

terminal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.

(Setup Guide)

Picture is distorted.

 

pMake sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

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pThe television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [w] and [ C1.3] on

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the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

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pWhen connecting with a component video cable to a television that is incompatible with

 

 

 

progressive video, check if there is also an HDMI cable connected to the other equipment. If

 

 

 

 

so, turn the power off to the device connected with an HDMI cable, and set the “HDMI Video

 

 

 

 

Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu.

 

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pPicture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

 

 

 

Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

 

Television reception worsens

 

pThis can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.

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after connecting the unit.

 

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not

 

 

 

 

solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status messages do not appear.

 

pSelect “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.

 

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The blue background does not

 

pSelect “On” in “Blue Background” in the Setup menu.

 

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appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture

 

pUse the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set

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expands left and right.

 

“Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”.

 

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Screen size is wrong.

 

pIf you connect an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Output Display Aspect” in the Setup menu to

 

 

 

“Normal”.

 

 

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pCheck the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for

 

 

 

DVD-RAM” in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

There is a lot of after-image

 

pSet “DNR” in the Video menu to “Off”.

 

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when playing video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When playing DVD-Video using

 

pSet “Progressive” in the Video menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method or

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progressive output, one part of

 

material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

 

the picture momentarily

 

pWhen you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below for setting.

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appears to be doubled up.

 

1 Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.

 

 

 

2 Set “HDMI Video Output” in the Setup menu to “Off”.

 

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There is no apparent change in

 

pThe effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

 

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picture quality when adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

with the Video menu in the on-

 

 

 

 

 

screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dim.

 

pChange “FL Display” in the Setup menu.

 

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“12:00A” is flashing on the

 

pSet the clock.

 

 

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unit’s display.

 

 

 

 

(Setup Guide)

 

 

 

 

Compared to the actual

 

pThe displayed recording/play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames

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recorded time, less remaining

 

(equal to 0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time

 

time is displayed.

 

displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as

 

 

 

 

approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds). This does not affect the recording.

 

The time recorded on the disc

 

pTimes shown may disagree with actual times.

 

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and the available time shown

 

pEven if you delete recorded content from DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL, there is no

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do not add up.

 

increase in disc space.

 

 

 

The play time shown for MP3

 

pAvailable recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +RW increases only when the

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does not agree with the actual

 

last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted.

 

time.

 

 

pAvailable recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R and +R DL reduces if you have

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repeatedly recorded and edited more than 200 times or so. (For the second layer on DVD-R

 

 

 

 

DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times.)

 

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pWhile searching, the elapsed time may not display correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

“U88” is displayed and the disc

 

pThe unit is carrying out the recovery process. Do the following to eject the disc.

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cannot be ejected.

 

1 Press [POWER /I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER /I] on the main unit for

 

 

 

 

about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

 

 

 

2 While the unit is off, press and hold [w] and [CH 9] on the main unit at the same time for

 

 

 

 

about 5 seconds. Remove the disc.

 

 

“

” is flashing.

 

pThere is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory. Check that the wireless

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accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.

 

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(When using optional wireless

 

 

 

pEnsure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.

 

accessory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Warranty can be found on Model No. SC-RT50RQT8655-1P InfoFCC Note PReorient or relocate the receiving antennaTable of contents Listening cautionAccessories/The remote control information AccessoriesRemote control information BatteriesRemote control Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s displayDisc and card information Discs you can use for recording and playDVD-R DVD-R DL*1 DVD-RW +RWPlay-only discs Discs that cannot be playedCards you can use on this unit Structure of folders displayed by this unitUnit care Inserting/Removing SD cardDisc and card handling Automatic input switching Power on linkPower off link Control with Hdmi Hdavi ControlImportant notes for recording When finalizing the disc When opening the tray without disc finalizationRecording modes and approximate recording times Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programs Press 9 CH to select the channelPress q REC to start recording To pause recordingTo specify a time to stop recording -One Touch Recording Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Selecting audio to recordScheduled recording Press SchedulePress , to select New Scheduled Recording and press Enter Press to move through the items Change the items withCancel scheduled recording that has already begun Check, change or delete a programRelease program from recording StandbyStatus messages Playing discsSelecting recorded titles to play -Direct Navigator Operations during play Using menus to play still pictures JPEG/TIFF Press Direct NavigatorPress , , , to select the album and press Enter Press , , , to select the stillUseful functions during still picture play Using menus to play MP3 Press , to select the track and press EnterPress , to select a group and press Enter DisplayUsing on-screen menus Press DisplayPlay MenusWWhen the Album View screen is displayed Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press , , , to select the titleTitle operations Chapter operationsCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsPress , , , to select the album to edit WWhen the Title View screen is displayedEditing still pictures Album and picture operations Copying using the copying list Copying still picturesPress Functions Press To select Start Copying and press EnterCopying settings To edit the copying listDV camcorder recording DV Camcorder Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Entering text Delete Navigator Deleting a title or a still picture during playSetting the protection-Disc Protection DVD and Card ManagementDeleting all titles and playlists -Delete All Titles Providing a disc with a name -Disc NameEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize Creating Top Menu Create DVD Top MenuPress Select Create DVD Top Menu and press Enter Press To select Yes Press Enter To select StartManual tuning Preset tuningRadio Press and hold EnterSound effect Changing the sound qualityAdjusting the subwoofer level Speaker level adjustmentsDolby Digital and DTS Muting the soundChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsCommon procedures Press SetupChanging the unit’s settings Changing the unit’s settings AudioDisplay ScreenSpeaker Setting Changing the delay timeAdjusting the speaker levels Front L Center Front RUsing other useful functions Connecting other audio equipmentUsing headphones Using the Music PortOn the unit’s display MessagesOn the television Frequently asked questions Messages / Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting guide Guide Troubleshooting guide Function does not work Equipment settingsDuring disc or card operation Or DVD-RW VR format discsTroubleshooting guide Shorten Title operation Start point Cannot delete chaptersAvailable recording space Card Scheduled recording beganProduct Service Product informationModel Number SC-RT50Glossary Specifications Limited Warranty Panasonic Audio Products Limited WarrantyIndex Corporation of North America
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