Example: Southeast Asia and Thailand Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System Operations in these instructions are described using the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Number SC-VK680 Model No. RQTX0282-1L...
System SC-VK680 Main unit SA-VK680 (1 unit) Front speakers SB-PF680 (2 units) Subwoofer SB-WAK780 (1 unit) CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
Using the Music Port ... 31 Using an external unit ... 32 Home Theater — Enjoying more powerful sound ... 32 Operating a Panasonic television ... 33 Changing the main unit and remote control mode ... 33 Maintenance ... 37 Glossary ...
Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used. 5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications 6 (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].
MPEG4 (Extension: “.ASF” or “.asf”) • You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD Example: multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. root •...
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND This DivX ® Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message “Authorization Error”...
Repeat play (17) Dim the display panel (17) TV operations (Aim the remote control to a Panasonic TV and press the button. Only works with some models) [^]: turn the TV on/off [AV]: change the TV’s video input mode...
Main unit AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. Standby/on switch (8) 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.
Simple setup Television, antenna and AC mains lead connections Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.4 W) even when it is turned off with [^] (main unit: [8]). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC power socket.
Other television connection Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal Rear panel of this unit (not included) VIDEO OUT terminal Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be displayed correctly due to copy guard protection. Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
Simple setup (continued) Placement of speakers Front speaker Subwoofer (left) Main unit Front speakers Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Subwoofer The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable distance from the TV.
The unit can display a demonstration of its functions when “DEMO ON”. Press and hold [g, –DEMO]. The display changes each time the button is held down. DEMO ON DEMO OFF While in standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power [g, –DEMO] consumption.
Smart control Selecting the source from the START menu You can select desired source or access playback/menus by using the START menu. Press [START] to show the START menu screen. This unit automatically turns on. (This works when in “DVD/CD” or “USB” mode without any disc/device being loaded/connected.) Example: DVD/CD...
Discs — Basic play Using the main unit Turn on the unit. Place disc. Label must face upward. Open the disc tray. Disc tray Load double-sided discs so the OPEN/ CLOSE label for the side you want to play is facing up. ( page 7, Tray/disc handling procedure) Selecting the desired tray OPEN/...
Discs — Basic play Using the remote control Volume adjustment Stop The stopped play position is memorized when “RESUME” is displayed. • Press [DVD/CD q] to resume play. • Press [g] again to clear the position. Pause Press [DVD/CD q] to resume play. Skip Enter numbers DVD-V...
Discs — Convenient functions Disc information You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the “DISC CHANGE” screen. You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons on the main unit. Press [DISC] to show the “DISC CHANGE” screen. Example: DISC CHANGE DVD-VIDEO...
Discs — Convenient functions Program and Random play Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. To exit program or random play mode Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. Program play (up to 30 items) When CD MODE is off (...
Discs — Using navigation menus Playing data discs • DVD-VR Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” menu ( page 23) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX. Playing items in order (Playback Menu) While “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e,r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press [OK].
Discs — Using on-screen menus Show the on-screen menu. On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 4 (Karaoke) Exit Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) e.g.
On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) (continued) JPEG DATE DISPLAY DATE JPEG To rotate the still picture ROTATION On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) To select the picture quality for movie viewing NORMAL: Normal images. CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. PICTURE MODE CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Discs — Changing the player settings Display Select the the Setup menu. menu. Confirm • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Underlined items are the factory preset. EASY SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. “DISC”...
“VIDEO” menu (continued) NTSC DISC OUT Choose PAL60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs. STILL MODE Specify the type of picture shown when paused. VIDEO OUT (I/P) Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television. “AUDIO” menu SETTING STATE PCM OUTPUT Check the digital input limitations of the...
The radio Manual tuning Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [t] or [y] (main unit: [2/REW/u] or [1/FF/i]) to select the frequency of the desired station. • “ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. If noise is excessive When “FM”...
Cassette tapes — Play and Recording Recording Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Preparation 1 Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. 2 Press [7, TAPE] and then [g].
MPEG4 2 It may not be possible to play all the files due to the condition 1 on how they were created. For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA 2 Note Maximum number of folders Maximum number of files Maximum length of folder name Maximum length of file name •...
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Recording from audio disc (CDDA) Connect the USB mass storage device Insert the disc(s) you want to record. Press [DVD/CD q] and then [g] twice. Recording specific disc(s) or tracks ( Program play, page 18) Press and hold [*, REC] followed by [USB] (main unit: [* REC, USB]) to start recording.
Enjoying karaoke Basic play DVD-V VCD Turn [MIN, MIC VOL, MAX] on the main unit to “MIN” and connect the microphone (not included). Microphone plug type: Ø6.3 mm monaural. Insert the disc and press [DVD/CD q] to play. Press [FUNCTIONS] and select On-Screen Menu 4 to display KARAOKE mode.
• The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, or when microphone(s) or headphones are inserted, or karaoke function is on or play speed is on. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system off.
Preparation • Turn the unit on and set the clock ( Setting the time, page 13). • For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (cassette, CD, radio, external or USB) and set the volume. • For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs (...
Auto-off function Using the sleep timer/Auto-off function Sleep timer: This timer turns the unit off after a set time. Auto-off function: Only when disc, USB or tape is selected as the source. To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for 10 minutes.
Using other equipment Using an external unit You can connect to an analogue player with a built-in phone equalizer. “LINE OUT” position Analogue player (not included) Press [EXT-IN] repeatedly until “AUX” is displayed. MUSIC PORT For listening : Proceed to step 3. For recording : Press [* REC, TAPE] on the main unit to start recording (Recording ...
Operating a Panasonic television Aim the remote control at the television for the following Turning the television on/off Switching the television’s video input mode Adjusting the volume Note Some models cannot be operated by this remote control. Changing the main unit and remote control mode The remote control and main unit are factory-set to “REMOTE...
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.
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Sound No sound. • Check the connections. • Turn the volume up. • There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed. DivX • Sound is distorted. • Noise may occur when playing WMA. Effects do not work. •...
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Troubleshooting guide USB The USB drive or it’s • contents cannot be read. • • Slow operation of the USB • device. USB recording stop • suddenly “REC ERROR”. “NO DEVICE” • • • Unit displays Although the unit is in •...
Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be displayed. MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/ G.726 audio system...
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