CD Stereo System « ÁœdA p œ r Operating Instructions ULM « — tÇd œ SC-VK31 Model No. VOLUME DOWN Before connecting, operating or adjusting this pro- duct, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
The remote control ..........3 These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. Set-up ............... 4 Front panel controls ..........5 System SC-VK31 CDs ................6 Main unit SA-VK31 How discs with MP3 differ from CDs ....10 Speakers SB-VK31 The radio: manual tuning ........
The remote control Batteries CAUTION: Change the voltage setting to suit the AC voltage in your area. See page 4. Note that the unit will be seriously damaged or fail to R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 operate correctly if this setting is not made correctly. This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use.
Set-up Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Preparation Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords. Video connection cable 1. Connect the video connection cable from the VIDEO OUT terminal of the rear panel of this unit to the VIDEO IN terminal of the TV.
Front panel controls Main unit AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. Standby/on switch [f f f f f /I] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
Basic play CD selection Disc type Logo Indication in these operating instructions VCD 1.1 Video CD (version 1.1) Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these CDs allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC\. Video CD VCD 2.0 (version 2.0)
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How to work with menus VCD 2.0 [1] – [5] DISC Menus vary with the software. Press the buttons in response to what RESUME PLAY appears on the TV and in accordance with the CD’s instructions. REPEAT (Example) To select a menu Press the numbered buttons on the remote item control to select the menu item.
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To listen to specific CDs and tracks Program play (CD Play Mode function) VCD 1.1 You can program up to 24 tracks. VCD 1.1 Remote control only Remote control only Preparation: Press [: : : : : CD] and then [L CLEAR]. Preparation: Press [: CD] and then [L CLEAR].
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Multi screen functions VCD 1.1 Remote control only To find a particular scene using a video There are two multi-screen modes: DISC MULTI-SCREEN and TRACK MULTI-SCREEN. index number Disc multi screen VCD 1.1 This function divides the screen up into several parts and displays the Remote control only picture from each of the tracks.
How discs with MP3 differ from CDs This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 195 albums and 20 sessions. When making MP3 files to play on this unit Disc format Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended...
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How discs with MP3 differ from CDs SHIFT CD play mode function for MP3 Program play for MP3 Remote control only You can program up to 24 tracks. Remote control only Preparation: Press [: CD] and then [L CLEAR]. Preparation: 1.
The radio: manual tuning The radio: preset tuning Remote control only There are two methods of pre-setting stations. Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in.
Cassettes Sound quality/sound field Using the built-in sound equalizer DECK 1/2 HEAVY (sound quality) : Adds punch to rock SOFT (sound quality) : For background music CLEAR (sound quality): Clarifies higher sounds DISCO (sound field) : Produces sound with the same kind of lengthy reverberations heard at a disco LIVE (sound field) : Makes vocals more alive...
Recording Enjoying karaoke 2 Prepare the desired CD recording mode. Preparation: Remote control only 1. Turn the television on, select the video input with the television • To record programmed tracks (A do steps 1–3 on page 8 input switch. : “Program play”...
Enjoying karaoke Optional antenna connections Changing the key AM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna (not included) This function is available only when the “CD” input source is selected. Remote control only 5 -12 m Press [SHIFT] + [KEYCON]. To raise the key by a halftone: AM loop Press [SHIFT] + [ ].
Turning the demo function on/off Auto-off function Remote control only AUTO OFF When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display. If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO ON”.
Using the timers To cancel the timer Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) To change the settings (when the unit is on) To change the play/record times Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the checks below. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION SPEAKER SECTION Track system 4 track, 2 channel PMPO 2500 W Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Heads RMS power output Speaker(s) Record/playback Solid permalloy head THD 10% both channel driven Woofer 16 cm cone type Erasure Double gap ferrite head...
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