Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theater System Sc Rt50 Operating Instructions

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Entering text
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:
* Scheduled recording
If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.
1Show Enter Name screen.
2Press [,,,] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
pTo erase a character
Press [,,,] to select the character in the name field 
and press []....

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DVD and Card Management
Preparation
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
pInsert a disc (
➡ page 12) or card (➡ page 8).
p[RAM] [SD] Release protection. (➡ below)
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [,] to select “Other 
Functions” and press [ENTER].
3Press [,] to select “DVD 
Management” or “Card Management” 
and press [ENTER].
Select which step 4 to perform depending on what you want to do next.
To...

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[-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)
4Press [,] to select “Playback will 
start with:” and press [ENTER].
5Press [,] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
DVD’s Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
First Title on DVD: The disc content is played without 
displaying the top menu.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
Finalize the disc so you can...

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The radio
Preparation
pTurn off TV while using radio since noise may occur.
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
1Press [FM/AM] to select the “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [] or [] to select the 
frequency of the required station.
TUNED: Displayed when a radio 
station is tuned.
ST:
Displayed when a stereo FM 
broadcast is being received.
Press and hold [
] or [] until the frequency starts scrolling 
to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found....

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Sound effect
Refer to control reference on page 34.
[Note]pWhen “R MUSICP” is selected, only “Equalizer (EQ)” and “H. Bass” can be set. When headphones are in use, only “Equalizer (EQ)” and
“Surround Music” can be set. (➡page 41)
pYou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
The factory settings for the “H. Bass” (➡ below) and Subwoofer levels (➡ page 36) are optimized for 5.1 channel movie...

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Sound effect
pDolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD 
to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in 
cinemas.
pThis unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.
Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.
The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.
wTo down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-
channel) signals to 2 channels
Press and hold [MIX 2CH].
pTo cancel, press and hold [MIX 2CH] 
again.
pThis cannot be set while “Surround Music” or...

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Changing the unit’s settings
Preparation
pPress [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
pPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD or SD drive.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP]. 
2Press [,] to select the tab and 
press [].
3Press [,] to select the menu and 
press [ENTER]. 
4Press [,] to select the option and 
press [ENTER]. 
To return to the previous screen 
Press [RETURN]. 
To exit the screen 
Press [SETUP].
[Note]There may be differences in operation methods. If this...

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Changing the unit’s settings
Refer to control reference on page 37.
 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Disc
Settings for Playback
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
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.p8 No Limit
: All DVD-Video can be played.
p1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with...

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 Ta b sMenusOptions (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Audio
Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.pOnpOff
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.pMainpSecondary Audio Program (SAP)
You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an 
external source, such as when copying from a video...

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Changing the unit’s settings
Refer to control reference on page 37.
This setting is only reflected when playing multi-channel audio. There is no effect with two-channel audio. 
(Center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, 
except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the 
seating position. If you have to place the center or surround 
speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to 
make up for the...