Operations Guide Model No. SC-RT50 Dear customer Getting started Radio & Sound Convenient functions Editing & Copying Playing back Before using this product, perform setup and connections after carefully reading the Setup Guide. Recordable DVD Home Theater System Recording Operating Instructions If you have any questions contact Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
CAUTION! FCC Note: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 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 Rules.
Table of contents Convenient functions Recording Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 11 Disc Insertion/Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recording television programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 To specify a time to stop recording–One Touch Recording . . . Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories/The remote control information Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2006. These may be subject to change.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 51.
Control reference guide Remote control Remote control signal output Switches the remote control operation between the unit and the TV. Press [THEATER] when operating the main unit, or press [TV] when operating the television. Turn the unit on Select the source DVD/SD, FM/AM, AUX/FRONT MUSIC P./REAR MUSIC P. Input select (IN1, IN2 or DV) Channel select (➡ page 12) Select channels and title numbers, etc.
Disc and card information Discs you can use for recording and play Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL*1 (dual layer on single side) DVD-RW +R*2 +R DL*1 (double layer on single side) [RAM] [-R] Before finalization [DVD-V] After finalization [-R]DL] Before finalization [DVD-V] After finalization [-RW‹V›] Before finalization [DVD-V] After finalization [+R] Before finalization [DVD-V] After finalization [+R]DL] Before finalization [DVD-V] After finalization [+RW] –––– –––– –––– Indication in thes
Disc type Indication in these instructions DVD-Video DVD-Audio DVD-RW (VR format) CD Video CD [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] Logo –––– Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music discs DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder* pYou can play programs that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. pBy formatting (➡ page 32) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Video format.
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 Press the protruding part to open the cover.
Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) pIt is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RPCDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.) etc. pNon-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. 1 Perform the following connections. Television Audio cable (not included) White AUDIO OUT L Red R HDMI IN Red White AUX HDMI cable (not included) HDMI AV OUT Back of the main unit 2 Set following items in the Setup menu (➡ page 39).
Important notes for recording [RAM] Both main and secondary audio can be recorded You can change the audio during playback. (➡ page 17, Changing audio) Recording of MTS broadcasting Recording of Widescreen broadcasting Main SAP Hello Hola [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW] Select the main or secondary audio before recording [➡ page 39, “Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS )”] The selected audio only is recorded.
Recording modes and approximate recording times FR (Flexible Recording) XP (High picture quality) 1 h. 2 h. 1h. The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8H) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality. pYou can use FR mode in Scheduled recording (➡ page 14, step 3) and Flexible Recording (➡ page 13). SP (Standard) 2 h. 4 h. 2h. Using “FR mode” is convenient in these kinds of situations.
Recording television programs 3 6 2 3 Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc. pPress the button again to close the tray. pWhen using 8 cm (3″) DVD-RAM, or 8 cm (3″) DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. w Cartridge disc Insert label-up. w A B VOLUME 4 Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. 1 2 INPUT 4 Numbered buttons Insert fully so it clicks into place. 4 Press [9 : CH] to select the channel.
To specify a time to stop recording –One Touch Recording Playing while you are recording [RAM] Press [q REC] to select the recording time. pThe unit’s display changes as shown below. OFF 0: 30 OFF 1: 00 OFF 1: 30 OFF 2: 00 Counter (cancel) OFF 4: 00 OFF 3: 00 pThis does not work during scheduled recordings (➡ page 14) or while using Flexible Recording (➡ below). pIf you change the channel or recording mode while recording is paused, the time specified to stop recording is cancelled.
Scheduled recording 1 Press [SCHEDULE]. Schedule List Remaining Recording Time 1:58 SP 3/26 Tue 12:53 PM No Channel THEATER Date On Off Mode Check New Scheduled Recording DRIVE SELECT Press ENTER to set new schedule. ENTER Numbered buttons 2 CANCEL _ S SUB MENU Press [ , ] to select “New Scheduled Recording” and press [ENTER].
Cancel scheduled recording that has already begun When the unit is on Press [SCHEDULE]. Press [w]. The confirmation screen appears. 2 Press [ , ] to select “Stop recording” and press [ENTER]. Recording stops and the scheduled recording is cancelled. (Daily and weekly schedules remain and scheduled recording will start as programmed.) Release program from recording standby 1 2 3 Press [SCHEDULE]. Press [ , ] to select the program and press [SUB MENU].
Playing discs [Note] 1 2 Numbered buttons 5 , , 4 ■ TIME SLIP CM SKIP DIRECT NAVIGATOR , , , ENTER , SUB MENU RETURN CREATE CHAPTER A, AUDIO pIt is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. pDepending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start. pDiscs continue to rotate while menus are displayed.
Operations during play Press [w]. Pause Playing discs Stop The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [ ] (PLAY) to restart from this position. p[VCD] Depending on the disc, resume play function may not be effective. pThe stopped position is cleared when: –You press [w] several times. –You open the tray. –[DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] You turn the unit off. Press [ ]. Press again or [ ] (PLAY) to restart play. Press [ ] or [ ]. Search Skip The speed increases up to 5 steps.
Using menus to play still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [RAM] [SD] Album View screen is displayed (➜ go to step 2). DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD-RAM THEATER DRIVE SELECT 002 --- 10/27/05 Total 4 Photo:10/27/2005 --- 10/27/05 Total 4 101_DVD --- --- Previous Numbered buttons A Video B Picture 001 ENTER Page S SUB MENU Recording date of first picture in the album/ Number of pictures/ Album name* Next 01/01 Slideshow e.g., [RAM] Press ENTER to--go9to No.
You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval. [RAM] [SD] While the Album View screen is displayed Press [ , , , ] to select the album and press [ ] (PLAY). Start Slideshow Slideshow settings You can also start slideshow with the following steps. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [ , , , ] to select the desired album and press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [ , ] to select “Start Slideshow” and press [ENTER].
Using menus to play MP3 THEATER DRIVE SELECT [CD] pYou can play CD-R, CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files that have been recorded on a computer. pYou may not be able to playback MP3 files which contain still pictures. Preparation pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit. pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. pInsert a disc (➡ page 12). Numbered buttons The screen shown at right is displayed when you insert a disc containing MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).
Using on-screen menus Refer to control reference on page 20. 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Play Video Audio Other Menu Soundtrack Digital 2/0 ch 1 Subtitle Off Audio channel Stereo Item Setting pDepending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. 2 Press [ , ] to select the menu and press [ ]. 3 Press [ , ] to select the item and press [ ]. 4 Press [ , ] to select the setting.
Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters THEATER DRIVE SELECT 1 During play or while stopped Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [RAM] wWhen the Album View screen is displayed Press [A] to switch to the Title View screen. , 2 Press [ , , , ] to select the title.
Title operations After performing steps 1–3 (➔ page 22) pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. p[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The available recording space does not increase when you delete titles. p[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted. It does not increase if other titles are deleted. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Properties Information (e.g., time and date) is shown.
Creating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlists THEATER DRIVE SELECT 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [ , ] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. FUNCTIONS DVD-RAM Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off Playback Playlists Flexible Recording DV Camcorder Rec. Recording Delete Setup DVD Management Copy Other Funictions ENTER RETURN 3 , , , ENTER 4 FUNCTIONS SUB MENU Press [ , ] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER].
Editing and playing playlists/chapters [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) 2 3 4 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [ , ] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select “Playlists” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , , , ] to select the playlist. To start play ➡ Press [ENTER]. To edit ➡ Step 5 PLAYLISTS DVD-RAM -- 10/30 Mon 0:30 Create -- -- Previous 01/01 No. 0 -- 9 Press [SUB MENU], then press [ , ] to select the operation and press [ENTER].
Editing still pictures 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD-RAM 001 THEATER DRIVE SELECT 002 10/27/05 Total 4 Photo:10/27/2005 --- Previous ENTER S SUB MENU A Video B Picture e.g., [RAM] --- 10/27/05 Total 4 101_DVD --- Page --- Next 01/01 Slideshow Press ENTER to--go9to No. 0Next Previous Picture View [RAM] wWhen the Title View screen is displayed Press [B] to switch to the Album View screen.
Album and picture operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ page 26) [RAM] [SD] Album Name [RAM] [SD] Protection Setup* Set Protection* Cancel Protection* [RAM] [SD] Press [ , ] to select “Delete” and press [ENTER]. pOnce deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. pWhen deleting an album, files other than still picture files inside the album will also be deleted. (This does not apply to albums under the album concerned.) You can give names to albums.
Copying still pictures Copying using the copying list THEATER DRIVE SELECT 1 2 Numbered buttons 3 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [ , ] to select “Copy” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select items and press [ ] to make settings.
Copying settings After performing steps 1–3 (➡ page 28, “Copying using the copying list”) DVD SD card DVD SD card To register individual still pictures To register on a folder by folder basis Press [ , ] to select “New Entry” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select “Picture/Folder” and press [ENTER]. Copy Copy Destination Capacity : 3757MB Cancel All 1 Picture/Folder No.
Copying from a video cassette recorder THEATER DRIVE SELECT INPUT Numbered buttons 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [ , ] to select “Other Functions” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select “Record” and press [ENTER]. 2 3 CANCEL _ DELETE 4 , ■ Recording starts. , , , ENTER FUNCTIONS SUB MENU A q REC [Note] B pOnly one piece of DV equipment (e.g.
Delete Navigator Refer to the control reference on page 30. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: [RAM] Title Playlist Album of still pictures Disc * Scheduled recording Characters 64 (44*) 64 36 64 Refer to the control reference on page 30. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] (You cannot delete items on finalized discs.) pA title or a still picture cannot be restored once it is deleted.
DVD and Card Management Deleting all titles and playlists –Delete All Titles THEATER DRIVE SELECT [RAM] After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) 4 Press [ , ] to select “Delete All Titles” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select “Start” and press [ENTER]. FUNCTIONS , , , ENTER 5 RETURN Preparation pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit. pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Make selections before finalizing the disc. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ page 32) 4 5 Press [ , ] to select “Playback will start with:” and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select the item and press [ENTER]. DVD’s Top Menu: First Title on DVD: 5 6 After performing steps 1–3 (➡ page 32) 4 5 Enabling discs to be played on other equipment–Finalize 6 Press [ , ] to select “Finalize” and press [ENTER].
The radio 9:CH Preset tuning Preset channels to make selection simple. Up to 30 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands. Automatic presetting ■ SURROUND MUSIC FM/AM A B VOLUME 1 2 Press [FM/AM] to select the “FM” or “AM”. Press [ ] or [ ] to tune to the lowest frequency. THEATER FM: 87.9 MHz or 87.5 MHz AM: 520 kHz 9:CH Numbered buttons 3 Press and hold [ENTER]. Release the button when “AUTO FM” or “AUTO AM” is lit on the display.
Sound effect Refer to control reference on page 34. Changing the sound quality Using the built-in sound quality settings, you can create a 5.1 channel effect while using 2-channel audio. This does not work with multi-channel audio. Press [SFC/EQ] several times to select the desired setting. Sound Field Control (SFC) Available with: p2-channel sound Each time you press the button: FLAT MOVIE SPORTS MUSIC Equalizer (EQ) setting (➡ below) FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added).
Sound effect Muting the sound DRIVE SELECT Press [MUTING]. “MUTING” flashes on the unit's display. To cancel pPress [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum “VOL 0”, then raise it to the required level. pMuting is cancelled when you switch the unit to standby. Adjusting the subwoofer level Press [SW.LEVEL]. , , , ENTER CH SELECT SRD MUSIC SW.
Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures 1 DRIVE SELECT While stopped Press [SETUP]. Menus Tabs Numbered buttons Setup Options Signal Source (RF IN) Cable TV Set Channels Automatically Channel Channel Captions Setup Preset Channel Captions Disc Manual Channel Captions Video A di 2 Press [ , ] to select the tab and press [ ]. Press [ , ] to select the menu and press [ENTER]. Press [ , ] to select the option and press [ENTER].
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to control reference on page 37. Tabs Disc Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Settings for Playback Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. p8 No Limit: p1 to 7: Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. pDo not forget your password.
Audio Display TV Screen Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. pOn Multi-channel TV Sound ( MTS ) [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program (SAP) when recording to a disc.
Changing the unit’s settings Refer to control reference on page 37. Speaker Setting This setting is only reflected when playing multi-channel audio. There is no effect with two-channel audio. Changing the delay time Adjusting the speaker levels (Center and surround speakers only) Adjust each speaker level to the same level to get appropriate surround effects. pThis cannot be set when headphones are connected. (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.
Using other useful functions Using headphones MUSIC P., AUX 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included). INPUT DRIVE SELECT Headphone plug type: ∅3.5 mm (1/8″) stereo mini plug 9:CH A B VOLUME A B VOLUME Preparation Press [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit. 2 Adjust headphone volume with [A B VOLUME]. Audio output becomes 2-channel only. Multi-channel audio is down-mixed (➡ page 49).
Messages On the television Page Cannot finish recording completely. pThe program was copy-protected. pThe disc may be full. pThe maximum number of times you can record the program is exceeded. — — 12 Cannot play. pYou inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). 7 Cannot record on the disc. pThe disc may be dirty or scratched. 8 Cannot play back on this unit. p You tried to play a non-compatible image. pTurn the unit off and re-insert the card. 19 8 Cannot record.
On the unit’s display (Continued) pThe HDMI connection acts unusually. –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 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. 44 U99 pThe unit fails to operate properly.
Troubleshooting guide 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. pPoor reception due to atmospheric conditions. pImage disturbance during search. pInterruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting breaks.
Noise is heard. Sound is distorted. “TUNED” is flashing or doesn’t light. “ST” is flashing or doesn’t light during FM broadcasts. Page pThis is being caused by weak signal reception. When listening to FM radio, try the following operations. –Adjust the position of the FM antenna. –Use an FM outdoor antenna. –Press [FM MODE] to set to “MONO”. When listening to AM radio, try the following operations. –Adjust the position of the AM antenna.
Troubleshooting guide Operation (Continued) Page The unit is on but cannot be operated. pRecording drive or playback drive has not been selected properly. pSome operations may be prohibited by the disc. pThe unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear. pOne of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1 Press [POWER ¦/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
Page Play fails to start even when [ ] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. pInsert the disc correctly with the label facing up. pThe disc is dirty. pYou tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit. pYou tried to play +RW that needs to be finalized on the equipment used for recording. pWhen recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions.
CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.
Specifications w AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic distortion Front: 190 W per channel (8 j) Center: 320 W (4 j) Surround: 90 W per channel (4 j) 100 Hz, 10 % total harmonic distortion Subwoofer: 320 W (4 j) Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power: 1200 W FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion Front: 105 W per channel (8 j) Center: 220 W (4 j) Surround: 65 W per channel (4 j) 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1.
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Index Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 receiving, recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Change Thumbnail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Channel adding, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]13] audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
