Panasonic SC-RT50 User Manual

RQT8655

Preparation
pTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit 

the connections to this unit.

pTurn on this unit.

The main unit: Press [SELECTOR] to select the DVD drive.

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[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 

[-RW‹VR›]
Play starts from the most recently recorded title.
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD]
Play starts from the beginning of the disc.

A B VOLUME].

w When a menu screen appears on the television

[DVD-V] [DVD-A]
Press [

, , , ]to select the item and press [ENTER].

Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons.
[VCD]
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
e.g., 5: [0] 

➡ [5]

15: [1] 

➡ [5]

pTo return to the menu screen
[DVD-V] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [SUB MENU].

[DVD-A] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[VCD]

Press [RETURN].

pThe playing method may differ from the one described above 

depending on disc types. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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[Note]

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. Press [w]

when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your 
television screen and so on.

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Simply select the recorded titles you want to play from the menu.

The main unit: Press [SELECTOR] to select the DVD drive.

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[RAM]
wWhen the Album View screen is displayed
Press [A] to switch to the Title View screen.

, , , ] to select the title and press 

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons.
e.g., 5: [0] 

➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5]

To show other pages
Press [

, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].

pYou can also press [, ] to show other pages.

A B VOLUME].

To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
To change the sound quality (

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Direct Navigator screen icons

Title protected.

Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital 
broadcasts, etc.)

Title cannot be played because data is damaged.

Currently recording.

Title with “One time only recording” restriction

[Note]
p

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The unit stops playing a 

disc when scheduled recording starts.

p

[RAM] Press [] (PLAY) when you wish to start playing the disc 

while recording (

➡ page 13, “Chasing playback”).

Status messages appear on the television during operation to show 
the condition of the unit.

The display changes each time you press the button.

w If the recorded title is stretched vertically

If recorded to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video 
format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc, 16:9 aspect images will record 
as 4:3 images.
pYou may be able to adjust it by changing the display mode on 

your television, please refer to the television’s operating 
instructions.

SRD MUSIC

, , , 
ENTER
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Stereo

Stereo

Stereo

Rec.

DVD Rec.

DVD-RAM

Play

Remain

Type of disc

Recording or play status/Input 

channel

Available recording time and recording mode

Title number and elapsed time 
during recording/Recording mode

Date and time

Title number and elapsed time 
during play/Recording mode 

Selected Audio type

No display 

Recording drive/Copy progress indicator