Panasonic SC-RT50 warranty Inserting/Removing SD card, Disc and card handling, Unit care

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.

pInserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ page 7).

Opening the cover Inserting the card

Press the protruding part

Removing the card	Closing the cover
Press on the center	Press down.

to open the cover.

Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.

If you are using a miniSD™ card, insert it into the miniSD™ card adaptor that comes with the card.

ADAPTER

Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

of the card.

Pull it straight out.

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right. (Do not forget to close the cover. ➡ right)

Automatic drive select function

If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card Operations” screen is displayed. Select an item and press [ENTER] to switch to the SD drive (➡ page 18, 28).

If you remove an SD card, the DVD drive is automatically selected.

Keep the small memory cards such as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

Disc and card handling

w How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

wConcerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

w If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

w Handling precautions

pDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

pWrite on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

pDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

pDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

pDo not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things.

pDo not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. pDo not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

–Discs that are badly warped or cracked. –Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart

shapes.

pDo not place in the following areas: –In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas. –Near a heater.

–Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature (condensation can occur).

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

pTo protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

pNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. pBefore using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720PP) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

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