Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System Ê Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. 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. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for the Southeast Asia. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. System SC-VK660 Main unit SA-VK660 Front Speakers SB-PF660 Subwoofer SB-WVK660 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Safety precautions Table of contents Placement Ensure the AC power cord is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead. Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC power cord can cause electric shock. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock. Foreign matter Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.
Simple setup Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.9 W) even when it is turned off with [ ] (main unit: [ /I]). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC power socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
Antenna connections ■ AM loop antenna ■ FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna where reception is best. GETTING STARTED ( ) Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Note: DANSK Adhesive tape Stand the antenna up on its base. Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
Simple setup (continued) Placement of speakers If irregular coloring occurs on your television These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combinations. Place the subwoofer on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. DANSK Front speaker (left) Main unit If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.
Disc information Discs that can be played ■ Commercial discs Logo Indicated in these instructions by DVD-Video Remarks CD GETTING STARTED Music discs with video. Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). Video CD Music discs. ■ Recorded discs (‡: Playable, —: Not playable) Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. *2 Recorded on a personal computer, etc. *4 *8 Finalizing *6 DANSK High quality movie and music discs.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENTER RETURN ENTER (Press and hold) –SETUP RETURN –SETUP Switch on the unit. Select “DVD/CD”. Shows the QUICK SETUP screen. Follow the messages and make the settings. Finish the QUICK SETUP. Exit. DANSK Overview of controls Main unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference.
Overview of controls (continued) Remote control Buttons labelled such as ➊ function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. Television operations (28) #,/#+ 4)-%2 n$)--%2 46 1 [- CLOCK/TIMER, – DIMMER] (26) 0,!9 2%# n&, $)30,!9 Numeric (11, 13, 16) [MUTING] 1/ 2 $)3# [DISC] information and selection (11, 12) , * / [REPEAT] (12) 6" 1 6 [8] (10) 0,!9 -/$% %84 ). n#$ -/$% n#!.
Discs — Basic play Handling of the disc trays and discs Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit. Inserting a disc Removing the power plug Press [ /I] to turn off the unit and then remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared. Ê Tray caution Ê • Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram. • Insert only one disc into each tray. DANSK • Always press [ , OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.
Selecting a disc Search (during play) Play speed increases up to 5 steps. Confirm Slow-motion play (during pause) (while stopped) Shows a disc top menu. DIRECT NAVIGATOR /FF —— Show the programs (\ page 15). MENU [ , ]: Group skip. [ , ]: Content skip. This feature does not work during program and random play (\ page 13). ENTER 3 6 9 10 Shows a playlist. RETURN with Playback control (PBC) Shows disc menu.
Discs — Advanced play QUICK OSD DISC Disc information –SLEEP/A.OFF You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the “Disc Information” screen. You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons on the main unit. [DISC] to show the “Disc Information” 1 Press screen. Example: DVD-Video CD Track 10 DANSK Press [QUICK OSD]. Example: Current playback number Elapsed play time Title Unchecked No Disc Not yet read Press the numeric buttons ([1] ~ [5]) to select and play the disc.
Discs — Program and Random play Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Every time you press the button: Program → Random → off (Normal play) Start program/random Play and select the desired mode. To exit program or random play mode Press [-PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. Note: Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( page 18).
Discs — Using navigation menus Playing data discs Using the sub menu 1 You can play JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video contents on DVD-VR or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function ( page 18, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). TOP MENU DANSK 1 2 Multi List Tree Thumbnail Next group Previous group All Audio Picture Video Help display Find Playing items in order (Playback Menu) DIRECT NAVIGATOR Press [TOP MENU].
TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAYLIST 1 Playing from the selected track in the CD Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. Example: CD text Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Press [ , ] to select the track and press [ENTER]. Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback position and current position.
Discs — Using on-screen menus 1 2 Go to the next menu Select FUNCTIONS 3 Select Select ENTER Return to the previous menu Displays the “Functions” screen. ENTER Confirm Confirm Select the menu. 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 3 6 9 4 RETURN –SETUP 10 Make the settings. Exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format.
Advanced Disc Review (Except +R/+RW) (Except still picture part) Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (\ page 19). Example: Source Select Press [3, DVD/CD] when you find a title or program of your choice. • This may not work depending on the disc and the play position. This does not work when playing a • playlist (\ page 15).
Discs — Using on-screen menus (continued) Other Settings (continued) Display Menu (continued) Just Fit Zoom To select the appropriate screen size to fit your television screen Auto American Vista 4:3 Standard Cinemascope 1 European Vista Cinemascope 2 16:9 Standard To zoom in and out manually – in 0.01-unit steps from “x1.00” to “x1.60” – in 0.02-unit steps from “x1.60” to “x2.00” – in 0.05-unit steps from “x2.00” to “x4.
Discs — Changing the player settings (continued) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. Player settings (continued) Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) • 8 No Limit • 1 to 7 • 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.
Discs — Changing the player settings (continued) About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
DVD-RAM • Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW • Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). • This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played. CD-R/RW • Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). • This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this. (Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.
Using the radio TUNER Playing and recording using the cassette tapes Manual tuning TAPE 1 2 Press [1] or [¡] (main unit: [4, / REW] or [¢, / FF ]) to select the frequency of the required station. • “ ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. • “TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned. -PLAY MODE –CD MODE DANSK You can use either DECK 1 or DECK 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes.
Playing and recording using the cassette tapes (continued) To erase a recorded sound 1 2 Press [OPEN, 0] on the main unit for DECK 2 and insert the cassette to be recorded. The tape direction is automatically set to “F ”. Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the exposed tape facing down. Select the reverse mode of DECK 2. Every time you press and hold [-PLAY MODE]: 3 4 Press [ , TAPE] and then [7]. Insert the recorded cassette into DECK 2. Ensure there is no cassette in DECK 1.
Using the microphone For Southeast Asia only The buttons described for “Using the microphone” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated otherwise. Enjoying the microphone mixing You can enjoy microphone mixing from various music sources (cassette, disc, radio or other equipment connected to this unit). DANSK 1 2 3 Firstly, lower the volume with [- MIC VOL+], then connect the microphone(s) to the microphone jack(s).
Using sound effects 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. Create your own sound quality effects. 1 Natural A Speaker Speaker ➁ Adjust the level with [ ] or [ ]. (–3 to +3) Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality. The original display is restored on the display panel in about 3 seconds. To cancel Press [SOUND] to select “EQ-OFF”.
Using the timers -CLOCK/TIMER –DIMMER Setting the time This is a 24-hour clock. [- CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. 1 Press Every time you press the button: CLOCK ˚ REC ˚ PLAY Original display 2 3 ( Within 7 seconds or so ) Press [4, / REW] or [¢, / FF] to set the time. Press [- CLOCK / TIMER] to finish setting the time. DANSK To display the time Press [- CLOCK / TIMER] once when the unit is on or in standby mode. The time is displayed for a few seconds.
Using other equipment This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically after the set time. While enjoying the desired source Press and hold successively to select the time (minutes). Every time you press and hold the button: SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEPOFF AUTO OFF SLEEP120 Connecting to a portable audio equipment This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment. /0%. #,/3% !# ). -5,4) #(!.'% 3).',% #(!.
Using other equipment (continued) Connecting to other external unit You can connect to an analog player with a built-in phone equalizer. (L) (R) “LINE OUT” position Analog player (not included) AUX IN R L Rear panel of this unit DANSK Playing or recording from other external unit 1 2 3 Press [EXT-IN] repeatedly until “AUX” is displayed. MUSIC PORT AUX For listening : Proceed to step 3. For recording : Press [¶, RECORD] on the main unit to start recording. Start playback from the external source.
Digital Output Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s COAXIAL OUT terminal. Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDVideo by connecting an amplifier and speakers. PCM Digital Output Amplifier (not included) OTHER OPERATIONS (DVD) IN “Up to 48 kHz”: Signals over 48 kHz converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz “Up to 96 kHz”: Signals over 96 kHz converted to 48 kHz or 44.
Glossary LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK 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. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.
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. Page 4 9, 27 Unresponsive or inoperable function No response when buttons are pressed. No operations can be performed with the remote control. Cannot play DVDs. No picture or sound. You have forgotten your ratings password. Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.
Troubleshooting guide (continued) A-B repeat Page Point B is automatically set. • The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. 16 Marker Cannot add markers. • You cannot add markers with DVD-VR. • If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. 17 — Sound DANSK Sound distorted. Effects do not work. • • • Humming heard during play. • Noise may occur when playing WMA. Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
“NO DISC” “F61” “DVD U11” “ERROR” “DVD H & &” “DVD F & & &” & stands for a number. Page • Turn off the demo function. • If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. • • • • • • • • • • “REMOTE 1” or “REMOTE 2” • Press and hold [– DIMMER] to brighten the display. You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one that can. You inserted a blank disc. You have not inserted a disc; insert one. You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power Stereo mode (For reference only): Front Ch 115 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 115 W per channel (3 Ω), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Stereo mode power 345 W For Southeast Asia PMPO output power FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION Preset station 3700 W FM 20 stations AM 15 stations FRANÇAIS DANSK Frequency Modulation (FM) Frequency range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF) S/N 26dB 1.
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ En RQTV0238-L L0507CH0 SC-VK660_EN(GCS).
