Panasonic Recordable Dvd Home Theater System Sc Rt50 Operating Instructions

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Using other useful functions
Preparation
Press [THEATER] to switch the remote control to operate this unit.
Audio output from this unit becomes 2-channel only. Multi-channel 
audio is down-mixed (
➡page 49).
wRecording audio from discs or television 
broadcasts to a tape deck
1 Discs: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive as the source.Television broadcasts: Press [9: CH] to select the channel.
2 Start recording and play.
Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.
wTo playback...

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Messages
On the televisionPage
On the unit’s display
The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. 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...

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On the unit’s display (Continued)Page
Set upPage
Disc
RecordingU72
U73pThe HDMI connection acts unusually.
–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
–The HDMI cable is damaged.—
U88p(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
U99pThe unit fails to operate...

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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:
PowerPage
TV screen and video
DisplayspRegular disc rotating sounds.
pPoor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
pImage disturbance during search.
pInterruptions in reception due to periodic...

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RadioPag e
Sound
Operation
Noise is heard.
Sound is distorted.
“TUNED” is flashing or doesn’t 
light.
“ST” is flashing or doesn’t light 
during FM broadcasts.
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. 
– Press [FM MODE] to...

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Troubleshooting guide
Operation (Continued)Page
Recording, scheduled recording and copying
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:
1Press [POWER¦/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t...

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PlayPag e
Edit
Still pictures
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)...

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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...

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Glossary
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...

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Specifications
wAMPLIFIER SECTIONRMS 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, 1.0 % total...