Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT9053-L GC GCA GCS Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Figure B Fuse Fuse (5 ampere) (5 ampere) RQT9053 (Inside of product) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. • A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (Ô 36). This is a method for recording moving pictures to +R/+RW discs. can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and You can playback such discs recorded in this method in a similar way DVD-RAM compatible DVD players.
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SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, etc. – NTSC TV NTSC 1 If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture will not be shown correctly. 2 Select “NTSC” in “TV System” (Ô 39). RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
TIME SLIP EXIT Skip approx. 1 minute forward (Ô 21) Show status messages (Ô 27) Start Flexible Recording (Ô 17) Recording function OPTION RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP REC MODE F Rec STATUS RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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The unit’s display Main display section indicator Recording mode indicator Recording indicator Timer recording indicator PLAY Disc indicator • This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by this unit is inserted. Playing indicator RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit. Required setting “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (Ô 39) RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal You can also connect with the AV2 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. Required setting “AV2 Input” in the Setup menu (Ô 39) RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Amplifier’s rear panel OPTICAL IN AUDIO IN Red White Insert fully, with this Optical digital Do not bend side up. audio cable cable sharply. Audio cable Red White This unit’s rear panel RQT9053 This unit’s rear panel Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
This is a 24-hour clock. The items change as follows: Hour Minute Second Month Year You can also use the numbered buttons for setting. Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy (Ô 40). (Monthly accuracy +/– 15 seconds.) RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
It is not possible to record The second layer continuously from the The available first layer to the second space layer. (Disc inner side) (Disc outer The first layer side) Title1 Title2 Recording/Playback direction RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• If you want to provide the disc with a name or set play menu select, select “Disc Name” (Ô 35) or “Auto-Play Select” (Ô 36) in “DVD Management” before finalising. n When opening the tray without disc finalisation RQT9053 Press [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
– you play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM. g Cartridge disc Insert label-up. – you want to make other operations. – the clock has not been set. Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. Insert fully. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display. To exit the screen without recording Press [RETURN]. e.g., DVD-RAM To stop recording partway DVD-RAM Press [g]. Remaining time REC 7:59 of recording To show the remaining time Press [STATUS]. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
When “!” appears, 5. 7. SAT 22:00 22:30 New Timer Programme make sure the disc has a sufficient space. Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings. To exit the timer recording list Press [PROG/CHECK]. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
To exit the timer recording list finished. Press [PROG/CHECK]. • Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
(This function does not work with finalised discs.) +RW -RW(VR) Press [CREATE CHAPTER]. Create Chapter Chapters are divided at the point pressed. (Ô 30, Title/Chapter) RQT9053 • Press [u, i] to skip to the start of a chapter. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
The file list for the folder appears. RETURN To return to the previous screen 3 Press [e, r] to select “Playback” and press Press [RETURN]. [OK]. 4 Press [e, r] to select the item and press [OK]. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
001 Piano solo RETURN 002 Vocal Page 001/019 2 Press [e, r] to select a group and press [OK]. The file list for the group appears. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• The “Zoom in/Zoom out” function is only available for still pictures smaller than 640 × 480 pixels. While playing Properties 12:03:00 7. 5. Press [STATUS] twice. Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006 Date Date 1. 1. 2008 To exit the picture properties screen Press [STATUS]. Shooting date RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/ frequency 48 kHz ID3 tags Not compatible • If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 file, RQT9053 play may not be possible. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a centre channel) The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear. Other menu–Change the display position Position 1 - 5: The higher the setting the lower the on-screen menu moves. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• To enter a space Press [DELETE ] and press [OK]. Press [g] (Set). “Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the Title View screen and so on. To end partway Press [RETURN]. Text is not saved. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Title2 - - - - Press [w, q] to select “Delete” and recorded title space press [OK]. • -R DL +R +R DL Available space does not increase after deletion. The title is deleted. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. • Turn the unit on. RQT9053 • Insert the disc with the title to edit (Ô 16). • Release protection (Ô 35, Setting the protection). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• Use Search (Ô 21) or Time Slip (Ô 21) to find the desired point. RQT9053 • To find the desired point correctly, use Slow-motion (Ô 21) and Frame-by-frame (Ô 21). • To skip to the start or end of a title, press [u] (start) or [i] (end). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
To return to the previous screen FUNCTION MENU Press [RETURN]. DVD-RAM Disc Protection Off Playback Playlists Flexible Rec To exit the screen Recording DV Auto Rec Delete Press [EXIT]. Setup DVD Management To Others RETURN RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Refer to “Chapter operations” Create Chapter (Ô right). Combine Chapters Delete Chapter Playlist View • You can go back to the Playlist View. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. To exit the screen Press [EXIT]. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
• If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, then Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to the video quality will be degraded. prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals cannot be recorded using this unit.
Delete all titles The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write- protected. Cartridge–protection (with a cartridge) With the write-protect tab in the protect position, play RQT9053 automatically starts when inserted in the unit. PROTECT Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
To confirm the layer you can record (approximately four times). You can confirm the remaining recording time on the layer you can record. Management Titles Remain 3:54(LP) DVD-R DL Used 0:00 of the first layer Disc Name RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Press and hold [2 CH] and [CH 1] on the main unit until the Auto-Setup screen appears. All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and RQT9053 clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
2 channels. • Not making the proper settings may result in noise. [Bitstream] When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS logo. [PCM] When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS logo. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
PAL mode, even if it is progressive compatible, progressive output can cause some flickering. Turn off “Progressive” if you are concerned about it (Ô 27). • Picture will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote Only when recording to DVD-RAM. control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products [On] close together.
Format it using DVD Management in FUNCTION MENU. Rental Expired. • The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. • The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. — RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service. X HOLD • The Child Lock function is activated. Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears. The messages are alternately displayed. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
Is my television progressive output • All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p — input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another compatible? brand of television.
• The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles in the — following situations: – between titles recorded with different recording modes. – between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios. – between scenes recorded with different resolutions. – between playlist chapters. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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• Twenty to 30 seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM. — • Startup takes time for a few minutes after 5:15 am due to system maintenance of this unit. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
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• DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW recorded on this unit may — not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. • This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.
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5 or more seconds. To restore the unit if it • Press and hold [8] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain.) — freezes due to one of the safety devices being activated. RQT9053 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals...
(NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. TV drama programmes or animation. Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Finalise A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R etc.
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT9053-L Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Panasonic Manuals H0608AY0...