Frequently asked questions | Panasonic SC-RT50 specs

On the unit’s display (Continued)		Page
U72	pThe HDMI connection acts unusually.	—
U73	–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
	–The HDMI cable is damaged.

U88	p(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the	44
	disc while playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to
	return to normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit
	again.

U99	pThe unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER /I] on the main unit to switch the unit to	—
	standby. Now press [POWER /I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

AF F61	pCheck and correct the speaker cord connections.	2–5
	If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.	(Setup Guide)

Frequently asked questions

Set up		Page
Do the Audio/Video cables need to be	pIf your television does not have AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF modulator is necessary.	6–8
connected to the TV in order to see	Consult your local dealer for more information.	(Setup Guide)
the Menus?

The television has both S VIDEO IN	pThe output picture quality increases in the following order.	—
terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN	–VIDEO IN terminal, S VIDEO IN terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and
terminals and HDMI IN terminal.	HDMI IN terminal. However it will take longer to startup when it is connected with the
Which terminal should I connect with?	HDMI IN terminal.

Is my television progressive output	pAll Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the	—
compatible?	manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

Disc
Can I play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-	pYou can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on	33
RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL	this unit. It is not necessary to finalize +RW. However, depending on the condition of the
and +RW recorded with this unit with	recording, the quality of the disc and capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be
other equipment?	possible. To enable play on other DVD players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the
	DVD Management menu.

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio	pYou can play them if the video standard is NTSC.	—
and Video CDs bought in another	pHowever, you cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “1” or “ALL”.	Cover
country?

Can a DVD-Video that does not have	pThe DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot	—
a region number be played?	play discs that do not have a region number.

Please tell me about DVD-R, DVD-R	pThis unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL	6, 7
DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL and +RW	and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (VR format).
compatibility with this unit.	pThis unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible discs.	6
	pAfter recording but before finalizing +R, +R DL discs	—
	–You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit after recording them on other
	Panasonic products or other manufacturer’s equipment.
	–You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment after recording them
	on this unit.
	After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any DVD-Video compatible
	player.

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-	pThis unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs (audio recording discs) which have been recorded	7, 19, 20
RW compatibility with this unit.	under one of the following standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/
	TIFF).
	Close the session or finalize the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99
	folders (groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).
	pYou cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.	—

Recording
Can I record from a commercially	pMost commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore,	—
purchased video cassette or DVD?	recording is usually not possible.

Can I switch to SAP during recording?	pWith DVD-RAM, you can, and the recorded audio also changes. Just press [AUDIO].	13
	pWith DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW you cannot.	39
	Change before recording with “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )” in the Setup menu.

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Contents

Info Warranty can be found onModel No. SC-RT50 RQT8655-1P PReorient or relocate the receiving antenna FCC Note Listening caution Table of contents Batteries Accessories/The remote control informationAccessories Remote control information Unit’s display Remote controlControl reference guide Main unit +RW Disc and card informationDiscs you can use for recording and play DVD-R DVD-R DL*1 DVD-RW Structure of folders displayed by this unit Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played Cards you can use on this unit Disc and card handling Inserting/Removing SD cardUnit care Control with Hdmi Hdavi Control Automatic input switchingPower on link Power off link Important notes for recording Disc Insertion/Ejection When finalizing the discWhen opening the tray without disc finalization Recording modes and approximate recording times To pause recording Recording television programsPress 9 CH to select the channel Press q REC to start recording Selecting audio to record To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording Playing while you are recording Press to move through the items Change the items with Scheduled recordingPress Schedule Press , to select New Scheduled Recording and press Enter Standby Cancel scheduled recording that has already begunCheck, change or delete a program Release program from recording Selecting recorded titles to play -Direct Navigator Playing discsStatus messages Operations during play Press , , , to select the still Using menus to play still pictures JPEG/TIFFPress Direct Navigator Press , , , to select the album and press Enter Useful functions during still picture play Display Using menus to play MP3Press , to select the track and press Enter Press , to select a group and press Enter Menus Using on-screen menusPress Display Play Press , , , to select the title WWhen the Album View screen is displayedEditing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Chapter operations Title operations Creating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlists Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters Editing still pictures WWhen the Title View screen is displayedPress , , , to select the album to edit Album and picture operations Press To select Start Copying and press Enter Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Press Functions To edit the copying list Copying settings Manual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV camcorder recording DV Camcorder Rec Deleting a title or a still picture during play Entering text Delete Navigator Providing a disc with a name -Disc Name Setting the protection-Disc ProtectionDVD and Card Management Deleting all titles and playlists -Delete All Titles Press To select Yes Press Enter To select Start Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinalizeCreating Top Menu Create DVD Top Menu Press Select Create DVD Top Menu and press Enter Press and hold Enter Manual tuningPreset tuning Radio Changing the sound quality Sound effect Muting the sound Adjusting the subwoofer levelSpeaker level adjustments Dolby Digital and DTS Press Setup Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings Common procedures Changing the unit’s settings Screen Changing the unit’s settingsAudio Display Front L Center Front R Speaker SettingChanging the delay time Adjusting the speaker levels Using the Music Port Using other useful functionsConnecting other audio equipment Using headphones On the television MessagesOn the unit’s display Messages / Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting guide Guide Or DVD-RW VR format discs Troubleshooting guideFunction does not work Equipment settings During disc or card operation Card Scheduled recording began Troubleshooting guideShorten Title operation Start point Cannot delete chapters Available recording space SC-RT50 Product ServiceProduct information Model Number Glossary Specifications Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Corporation of North America Index