Region number supported by Operating Instructions this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. SC-VK61D Model No. For the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait • The region number of this player is “2”.
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HEREIN RESULT HAZARDOUS are of the unit for South Africa and the Middle East. RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. System SC-VK61D REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Main unit SA-VK61D Speakers SB-VK61 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK...
Table of contents Getting started Karaoke operations Enjoying karaoke ................ 32 Safety precautions ................ 4 Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD ......... 32 Accessories ................... 4 Enjoying karaoke with other karaoke sources ......33 Glossary ..................5 Disc information ................6 Changing the key/Adding an echo effect/To record your karaoke performance/To record your voice ......
Accessories Safety precautions Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 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.
Glossary Decoder WMA, MP3, CD text and JPEG information A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This • Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended is called decoding. formats). • This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of Dolby Digital sessions it takes more time for play to start.
IEC62107) 7 7 7 7 7 DVD-R discs Including CD text Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. 7 7 7 7 7 CD-R and CD-RW discs CD-R/RW —...
Simple setup • Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. • Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from STEP Locating falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.
STEP Television Video cable 7 7 7 7 7 Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal Connect directly to your television. Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard. VID EO Television (not included)
STEP Connecting the antennas and AC power supply cord AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord For Russia and Ukraine For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait only For others Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. AM loop antenna Conserving power Stand the antenna up on...
STEP QUICK SETUP f f f f f Press [ ] to turn on the unit. TV TV Press [- - - DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” as the DIMMER DIMMER TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER...
STEP Setting the time This is a 24-hour clock. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. TV TV DIMMER DIMMER TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ Every time you press the button: AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER IMER CLOCK/TIMER CLOCK...
Control reference guide 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.
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Control reference guide Remote control Buttons such as function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. > Standby/on, TV standby/on switch [f f f f f , TV f f f f f ] ....31, 34 Sleep timer, Auto off, TV/Video input mode select button TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP...
Discs—Basic play Press [-/J DVD/CD] (remote control: [- DVD/CD]). Play begins. (CD text only) WMA MP3 CD OPEN/ Group and track names are displayed on the television. CLOSE • Press [SHIFT]+[SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off. • You can also use the navigation menus to control play DVD/CD (A page 21).
Position Memory function Skipping items RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG During play or while paused During play Press [ g g , 4 4 4 4 4 ] or [ f f , 3 3 3 3 3 ] on the remote control.
Discs—Convenient functions Disc play mode function TV TV CD WMA MP3 TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER IMER Preparation: Press [- DVD/CD] and then [L]. DISC DISC DISC ECHO ECHO Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
All group play Press the numbered buttons to select a title, chapter, group or track ( then press [ENTER]). WMA MP3 DVD-A Example Press [PLAY MODE] to select “ALL-GROUP”. The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc. - - DVD/CD] to play.
Discs—Convenient functions Signal type/data LPCM/PPCM/pDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type TV TV k (kHz): Sampling frequency TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ b (bit): Number of bits AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER IMER ch (channel): Number of channels DISC DISC ECHO...
A-B repeat play To mark the eleventh point and beyond RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 1 Press [/, -] to select the marker pin icon. You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, title or track.
Playing the programs or play list on DVD-RAM Using the play list menu TV TV TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP DIMMER DIMMER You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER...
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus Track title search (CD text only) WMA MP3 CD TV TV TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP DIMMER DIMMER Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE” SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER IMER...
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus Playing HighMAT discs TV TV Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs (A page 35, Others – TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER IMER HighMAT).
Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens Press [8 8 8 8 8 , 9 9 9 9 9 ] to select the setting. • Items with “8” or “9” above and below can be changed by TV TV [8, 9]. TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP...
Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [/, -] and change with [8, 9]. Disc information Digital 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 ENG Page Slideshow Slideshow Vocal 128kbps ON 0 sec 12 18 Return 44.1kHz...
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Display menu Picture menu x1.00 Normal 4:3 Aspect Picture mode RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD JPEG • N: Normal mode RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD JPEG Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens • S: Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts) on a 16:9 aspect television.
The radio AM allocation setting For the Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Main unit only /REW/ By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive AM /FF/ broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps. TUNER BAND Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM”.
Cassette tapes To stop tape playback Press [L STOP] (remote control: [L]). To select the reverse mode While TAPE is selected as the source DECK 1/2 Press and hold [PLAY MODE] on the remote control. Each time you press and hold the button: /REW/ /FF/ STOP...
Sound field Press [ADVANCED SURROUND]. Each time you press the button: ADVANCED VOLUME ADV SURR 1: Natural effect SURROUND DOWN, UP ADV SURR 2: Emphasized effect DVD/CD SURR OFF: Cancel (factory preset) • Use the Audio Menu (A page 24) to change the SP/HP mode. Optimum seating position Speaker Speaker...
Sound quality TV/VIDEO SETUP DIMMER SLEEP CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF TIMER Changing sound field and quality DISC ECHO DOUBLE SUPER Press [SOUND EQ] to select a setting. RE-MASTER PROGRAM V.MUTE SUBTITLE AUDIO SOUND EQ Each time you press the button: PLAY MODE MIX 2CH S.POS...
Recording Select the source to be recorded. Radio recording: Tune in the station. (A page 26) Disc recording: Insert the disc(s) you want to record. Press [-/J DVD/CD] (remote control: [- DVD/CD]) and then /REW/ [L STOP] (remote control: [L]). /FF/ Prepare the desired disc recording mode.
Using the timers To cancel the timer PLAY/REC Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. TV TV TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER...
Enjoying karaoke V. MUTE function: Remote control only Use this function when enjoying sources not formatted for karaoke. The voice portion of the track is blocked out but not the background music. Preparation: VOLUME RAM VCD DOWN, UP Press [SHIFT]+[AUDIO] to select “LR”. MIC VOL STOP MIN, MAX...
Adding an echo effect Enjoying karaoke with other karaoke sources Remote control only Press [SHIFT]+[ECHO]. Each time you press the button: RAM VCD CD WMA MP3 TUNER CASSETTE AUX ECHO 1 → ECHO 2 → ECHO 3 → ECHO 4 → ECHO OFF (off) Preparation: ↑...
Convenient functions Muting the volume Remote control only Press [MUTING]. Headphones (not included) VOLUME DOWN, UP Volume is reduced to minimum. DISPLAY –DEMO To cancel PHONES Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (--dB), then raise it to the required level. Muting is also canceled when you switched the unit to standby.
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 36 for details on menu operation. •...
Changing settings Entering a password (Ratings) TV TV DVD-V TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO SETUP SETUP DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP SLEEP CLOC CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF O OFF TIMER IMER The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. SETUP DISC DISC...
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 sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful Using an external unit sound...
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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 Page •...
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Troubleshooting guide Sound • Check the connections. No sound. • Turn the volume up. — Distorted sound. • Turn muting off. • Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. — Causes include: – Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. –...
Unit displays • Although the unit is on standby Turn off the demo function. • mode, the display lights up and If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. changes continuously. • Press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] to brighten the display. The display is dark.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION DISC SECTION RMS Output Power both channel driven: 10 % Total Harmonic Disc played [8 cm or 12 cm] Distortion (1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs) 100 W per channel (6 Ω) 1 kHz Front CH (2) DVD-Audio Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power 200 W...
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SPEAKER SECTION Type 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker(s) Woofer 16 cm cone type Tweeter 6 cm cone type Super Tweeter Piezo type 6 Ω Impedance Input power (IEC) 100 W (MAX) Output sound pressure level 85 dB/W (1.0 m) Cross over frequency 5 kHz, 10 kHz Frequency range...
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