Panasonic SC-VK71D Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-VK71D Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SC-VK91D
Model No.
SC-VK81D
SC-VK71D
The above illustration of the unit is an example and shows SC-VK71D for Southeast Asia.
GN GC
GS
GCS
Region number supported by
this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and
software according to where they are sold.
For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle
East and South Africa
The region number of this player is "2".
The player will play DVD-Video marked
with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
For Southeast Asia
The region number of this player is "3".
The player will play DVD-Video marked
with labels containing "3" or "ALL".
Example:
For Australia and N.Z.
The region number of this player is "4".
The player will play DVD-Video marked
with labels containing "4" or "ALL".
Example:
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT7700-2L
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions SC-VK91D Model No. SC-VK81D SC-VK71D The above illustration of the unit is an example and shows SC-VK71D for Southeast Asia. GN GC Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.
  • Page 2 For Australia and N.Z. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. SC-VK91D, SC-VK81D and SC-VK71D for a variety regions. instructions are of SC-VK71D for Southeast Asia. the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Accessories ... 3 Caution for AC Power Supply Cord ... 4 Disc information ... 5 Simple setup STEP1 Positioning ... 6 STEP2 Speaker connections ... 7 STEP3 Video connections ... 8 STEP4 Radio and power supply connections ... 9 STEP5 The remote control ...
  • Page 4: Caution For Ac Power Supply Cord

    Caution for AC Power Supply Cord (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) (“GS” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
  • Page 5: Disc Information

    • Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD- Video cameras, personal computers, etc. • Remove discs from their cartridges before use. • Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders. • To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (A page 21).
  • Page 6: Simple Setup

    (SB-VK91/ (SB-VK61) Place on either side of listening position, or slightly to the rear, about SB-VK81) 1 meter higher than ear level with the Panasonic logo facing towards Front speaker the listening position. (right) The effect varies with the type of music and music source.
  • Page 7: Speaker Connections

    STEP Speaker connections Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords. VK91D SURROUND SB-PS81A (6 ) CENTER SB-PC81A (6 ) HIGH (6 ) MAIN SB-VK91 (12 ) SUB- WOOFER SB-WVK91 (6 ) VK81D SURROUND SB-PS81 (6 ) CENTER SB-PC81 (6 )
  • Page 8: Video Connections

    2. In QUICK SETUP, set “Progressive Out” to “Enable”. 3. Change “Progressive” to “480P” (A page 21, Picture Menu— Video Output Mode). • All televisions manufactured by Panasonic that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. •...
  • Page 9 STEP Radio and power supply connections Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep loose antenna cord away FM indoor antenna from other wires and cords.
  • Page 10: Quick Setup

    STEP The remote control Remote control STEP QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. SHIFT RQT7700 Do not; • Batteries • • •...
  • Page 11: Demo Function

    STEP Setting the time CLOCK/TIMER SKIP DEMO function – DEMO This is a 24-hour clock. Select Set the time “CLOCK”. (press within 7 seconds or so). • The time is shown for about 5 seconds when you select “CLOCK” again. •...
  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Main unit RQT7700 Disc trays Disc check button [DISC CHECK] ... 15 Remote control signal sensor 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.
  • Page 13 Remote control & Ö Buttons such as function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. Sleep timer, Auto off, TV/Video input mode select button [SLEEP, –AUTO OFF, TV/VIDEO] ... 29, 32 Standby/on, TV power on/off button [f f f f f , TVf f f f f ] ... 10, 32 Program button [PROGRAM] ...
  • Page 14: Discs — Basic Play

    Discs — Basic play DISC SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE , CANCEL TOP MENU ENTER FL DISPLAY SKIP SHIFT OPEN/CLOSE Open the disc tray. • The unit turns on automatically and a tray opens. Volume adjustment The stopped play position is memorized when “RESUME” is displayed.
  • Page 15 • DVD-A only. Frame-by- • forward direction only. frame • Pressing [J] also activates (during pause) forward direction. Select On-screen item select Confirm RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD Example: To select 12: [X10] A [1] A [2] with playback control While stopped, press the Enter numbered buttons.
  • Page 16: Discs — Convenient Functions

    Discs — Convenient functions CD MODE DISC PROGRAM SUBTITLE PLAY MODE REPEAT P.MEMORY , CANCEL PAGE QUICK REPLAY SHIFT Position Memory (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed : Works with all JPEG contents.) JPEG This position is memorized even after switching off the unit or changing the disc.
  • Page 17: Play Mode Functions

    Play mode functions DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG Common procedures for all group and random play While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. Every time you press the button: DVD-A DVD-V WMA MP3 JPEG ) → GRP RND/RND (Random) ALL GRP (All group- DVD-A off (Normal play) (There is no on-screen display.)
  • Page 18: Discs — Using Navigation Menus

    Discs — Using navigation menus TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PAGE DISPLAY SHIFT Playing data discs WMA MP3 JPEG You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (A page 21, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).
  • Page 19: Playing Highmat Discs

    Playing HighMAT discs WMA MP3 JPEG While stopped Press [TOP MENU] Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select the item following the on- screen instructions. Example Menu: Take you to the next New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAG E 1 / 3 M e nu 2 M e nu 1 P l ay l i s t 1...
  • Page 20: Discs — Using On-Screen Menus

    Discs — Using on-screen menus (Refer to page 13 for remote control buttons’ positions) Press once. (When pressed twice, the elapsed play time indicator appears A see below.) Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main Menu Program To start from a specific item Group Title...
  • Page 21 L L L L L Picture Menu Normal Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation Dynamic User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (A see below) Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Contrast Brightness...
  • Page 22: Discs — Changing The Player's Setting

    Discs — Changing the player’s setting (Refer to page 13 for remote control buttons’ positions) Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Setup menu Item Setup Disc Audio English Video Subtitle Automatic Audio Menus English Display Others Ratings Level 8 ENTER to select and press RETURN L L L L L “Disc”...
  • Page 23: Changing The Delay Time (Speaker Setting)

    L L L L L “Audio” tab Dynamic Range Compression Audio during Search Speaker Setting (A see below) Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers. L L L L L “Display” tab Menu Language On-Screen Messages For Southeast Asia L L L L L “Others”...
  • Page 24: The Radio

    The radio REW/ , /FF PROGRAM PLAY MODE TUNER/AUX SKIP Manual tuning Press [TUNER/AUX] (main unit: [BAND, TUNER]) to select “FM” or “AM”. The unit comes on. Every time you press the button: FM → → Press [(] or [)] (main unit: [g, REW/ 4 4 4 4 4 ] or [f, 3 3 3 3 3 /FF]) to select the frequency.
  • Page 25: Cassette Tapes

    Cassette tapes DECK 1/2 , STOP REW/ , /FF , DECK1 DECK 1 PLAY MODE SKIP You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.
  • Page 26: Sound Field And Sound Quality

    Sound field and sound quality MULTI RE-MASTER SUPER SURROUND , DVD/CD , STOP MIX 2CH TEST SHIFT S.SRND PLII • Super Surround, Center Focus and Subwoofer Level adjustment (A page 27) cannot be performed if headphones are connected (“ERROR” appears on the display). •...
  • Page 27: Speaker Level Adjustments

    Speaker level adjustments This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front speakers. Preparation: Press [:, DVD/CD] and then [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]). Press [SHIFT] + [TEST] to output a test signal. L: Front left C: Center R: Front right...
  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording , TAPE , DECK1 PLAY MODE , TAPE Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Preparation: •...
  • Page 29: Using The Timers

    Using the timers SLEEP SKIP The play/record timer You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station or from the aux source (record timer). The play and record timers cannot be used together. Preparation: •...
  • Page 30: Enjoying Karaoke

    Enjoying karaoke (For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia) Microphone(s) (not included) MIC VOL MIN, MAX , DECK1 ECHO V.MUTE SHIFT Before enjoying the karaoke function • Lower the microphone volume with [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] on the main unit, then connect the microphones to the microphone jacks.
  • Page 31: Enjoying Karaoke Function

    Enjoying karaoke function Select the source and start play. Start singing and adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOLUME DOWN, UP]) and [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] on the main unit. To turn the vocals on and off DVD-V Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] during play.
  • Page 32: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions VOLUME DOWN, UP DISP MODE AUTO OFF TV/VIDEO MUTING FL DISPLAY SHIFT Changing the main unit’s display During play or pause Press [SHIFT] + [FL DISPLAY] to select the desired display. Every time you press the button: DVD-V MP3 WMA Number display + Time display ←...
  • Page 33: Changing The Sound Range Display

    Changing the sound range display The unit’s display shows the level of each sound range with the four types of display described below. Press [DISP MODE] on the main unit. Every time you press the button: Normal display → Peak-hold display → Aurora display (off) ←...
  • Page 34: Using Other Equipment

    Using other equipment Before connection • Disconnect the AC power supply cord. • Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • The equipment connections described are examples. • Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Using an external unit You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder, tape deck, laser disc player, etc., through this unit’s speaker.
  • Page 35: Glossary

    Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.
  • Page 37 Marker • Cannot add markers. You cannot add markers to DVD-RAM or if the disc’s play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display. • The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video recorder. You can clear them There are already markers.
  • Page 38: Safety Precautions

    Troubleshooting guide Unit displays Although the unit is on standby mode, the display lights up and changes continuously. The display is dark. “NO PLAY” “NO DISC” “F61” “DVD U11” “ERROR” “DVD HMM” MM stands for a number. Television displays No on-screen display. The disc’s menu is displayed in a different language.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VK91D RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 90 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Front – High Ch 45 W per channel (12 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD Front – Low Ch 45 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Surround Ch 100 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Center Ch...
  • Page 40 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Woofer Woofer Tweeter Input power (IEC) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range Dimensions (WxHxD) 16 cm Cone type Mass 16 cm Cone type...

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