Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System Model No. SC-VK680 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
ENGLISH Accessories System SC-VK680 Main unit SA-VK680 (1 unit) Front speakers SB-PF680 (2 units) Subwoofer SB-WAK780 (1 unit) Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. 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.
Table of contents GETTING STARTED Television, antenna and AC mains lead connections .... 10 Other television connection.............................................. 11 Placement of speakers ...................................................... 12 Preparing the remote control............................................ 12 DEMO function ................................................................... 13 EASY SETUP ......................................................................
Safety precautions Safety precautions ENGLISH 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. Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Discs information Commercial discs Indicated in these instructions by DVD-Video DVD-V Video CD VCD CD CD Remarks High quality movie and music discs. Music discs with video. Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). Music discs. Recorded discs (: Playable, −: Not playable) Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. Disc Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Tips for making data discs ENGLISH Tips for making data discs • When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. • There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. • This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. 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.
OTHERS-REGISTRATION (DIVX) DIVX(R) VIDEO ON DEMAND YOUR REGISTRATION CODE IS XXXXXXXX TO LEARN MORE VISIT www.divx.com/vod 8 alphanumeric characters SET RETURN • We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference. • After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in “REGISTRATION (DIVX)”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content.
Control reference guide ENGLISH Remote control 1 Turn the unit on/off (13, 30) 2 Show disc information/Select a disc (16, 17) Play loaded discs in order (17) 14 1 2 3 Select channels and title numbers Control reference guide etc.
Main unit Remote control signal sensor 2 Standby/on switch (8) 3 [* REC, USB] (26, 27, 31, 32) 11 [;, OPEN/CLOSE] (7, 15) 12 1 12 2 3 4 4 Using surround effect (29) 13 Enhancing bass sound 14 (29) 5 5 Adjusting subwoofer level (29) 14 7 15 (25, 28, 31, 32) 7 USB port (26) 8 16 8 Deck [;, OPEN] (24, 25) 9 MUSIC PORT jack (31) 10 Headphone jack [MIN, MIC VOL, MAX] 16 (28) Microphone 17 (MIC 1, MIC 2) jacks (28) 10 17 Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones.
Simple setup Simple setup ENGLISH 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. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
Antenna connections AM loop antenna VIDEO IN Rear panel of this unit Television (not included) Black 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) Simple setup ENGLISH Placement of speakers If irregular colouring occurs on your television The supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations. Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Subwoofer Main unit Front speakers Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.
[g, –DEMO] EASY SETUP Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connection for the unit. 1 Power ON. 3 Display the 2 Select “DVD/CD”. 6 Press to 7 Select “YES”. select “SET”. SETUP menu. 8 4 Select “OTHERS”. Make the settings. 9 Select Select Confirm Confirm 5 Select “EASY SETUP”. Select Select Confirm Confirm Press to finish EASY SETUP. Simple setup The unit can display a demonstration of its functions when “DEMO ON”.
D Smart control ENGLISH Smart control Selecting the source from the START menu You can select desired source or access playback/menus by using the START menu. 1 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.
Discs — Basic play ENGLISH Discs — Basic play Using the main unit 1 Turn on the unit. 3 4 Close the disc tray. Place disc. Label must face upward. OPEN/ CLOSE 1 DVD-VR 2 Open the disc tray. Disc tray Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ( page 7, Tray/disc handling procedure) OPEN/ CLOSE Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.
D Discs — Basic play (continued) Using the remote control Discs — Basic play ENGLISH Volume adjustment Search (during play) • Play speed increases up to 5 steps. • Press [DVD/CD q] to continue normal play. Stop Slow-motion (during pause) 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 • Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
Discs — Convenient functions You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the “DISC CHANGE” screen. (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. JPEG : Works with all JPEG contents.) You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons on the main unit. 1 Press [DISC] to show the “DISC CHANGE” screen. Example: DISC CHANGE During play Press [REPEAT] to select an item to be repeated. Example: [dvd-d] DVD-V ENGLISH Repeat play 1 DVD-VIDEO 2 CD TITLE 3 DATA-DISC CHAP.
D Discs — Convenient functions (continued) Discs — Convenient functions ENGLISH Program and Random play Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Program 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 ( page 17) DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX You can program all the items on a disc. 1 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].
Discs — Using navigation menus Playing items in order (Playback Menu) Playing the programs While “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e,r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press [OK]. PLAYBACK MENU MP3, WMA, JPEG DivX, MPEG4 DVD-VR • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. AUDIO/PICTURE 1 2 3 VIDEO While stopped, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [e,r] to select the program. Press [w, q] to skip page by page. Press [OK].
Discs — Using on-screen menus 1 Show the on-screen menu. 2 Select the item. 3 Make the settings. Select ENGLISH Select 4 Press to exit. Select On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 4 (Karaoke) Confirm Confirm Discs — Using on-screen menus Exit Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) e.g.
DATE DATE DISPLAY JPEG Displays the photograph date ON OFF ROTATION JPEG (during pause) To rotate the still picture 90 0 180 270 On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) PICTURE MODE ZOOM To select the picture quality for movie viewing NORMAL: Normal images. CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images. ANIMATION: Suitable for animation.
Discs — Changing the player settings 1 Display the Setup menu. 2 Select the menu. Select the item. ENGLISH Select Confirm Discs — Changing the player settings 3 4 Make the settings. Select Select Confirm 5 Press to exit. Select 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” menu SETTING STATE AUDIO Choose the audio language.
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. AUTO FIELD5: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. FRAME5: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message screen will appear. For progressive output, press [e] and then press [OK]. Press [ , RETURN] to cancel.
Cassette tapes — Play and Recording The radio The radio/Cassette tapes — Play and Recording ENGLISH Manual tuning 1 2 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” is selected Press [PLAY MODE] to change to “MONO” mode. To cancel, press [PLAY MODE] again. The mode also cancels when you change the frequency.
Cassette tapes — Play and Recording (continued) Preparation 1 Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. 2 Press [7, TAPE] and then [g]. 1 2 3 Press the deck [;, OPEN] on the main unit and insert the cassette to be recorded. The tape direction is automatically set to “F q”. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the reverse mode. : One side only records.
USB — Play and Recording USB — Play and Recording ENGLISH Play Recording The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class devices. Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer) Preparation Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up. It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The USB device is not recognised by this unit.
Connect the USB mass storage device 4 Press and hold [*, REC] followed by [USB] (main unit: [* REC, USB]) to start recording. • “READING” (blinking) “DISCXXX” “elapsed time” will be displayed. • “PGM” is displayed if recording in Program mode. • Folder and file created will be named “DISCXXX”, “TRKXXXXX” respectively. Press [DVD/CD q] and then [g] twice. Recording specific disc(s) or tracks ( Program play, page 18) This function allows you to divide between tracks.
Enjoying karaoke Using Karaoke mode 1 ENGLISH 2 3 4 Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the Karaoke mode on-screen menu. To select “ON”, press [OK] followed by [e,r] and [OK] to confirm. Press [e,r,w, q] to select the item and [OK] to confirm. Press [e,r] to make the settings and [OK] to confirm. • To exit the screen, press [ , RETURN]. Enjoying karaoke Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format.
Sound field and sound quality Enjoy a surround-like effect when using front speakers. The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and sound seems to come from speakers on either side of you. Press [SURROUND] (main unit: [SURROUND]). STEREO STANDARD (Within 7 seconds or so) Adjust the level with [u, 2/REW] or [i, 1/FF]. (–3 to +3) A. SRND Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality. The original display is restored on the display panel in about 3 seconds.
Using the timers Using the timers ENGLISH 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 external source (record timer). The play and record timers cannot be used together. 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.
Using other equipment Auto-off function While enjoying the desired source: Press and hold [–SLEEP/A.OFF] to select a setting (minutes). Every time you press the button: SLEEP 30 SLEEPOFF SLEEP 60 AUTO OFF SLEEP 90 SLEEP120 The “SLP” or “A.OFF” indicator lights. To confirm the remaining time Press and hold [–SLEEP/A.OFF] once. The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds. To cancel the sleep timer Press and hold [–SLEEP/A.OFF] to select “SLEEPOFF”.
Using other equipment (continued) Home Theater — Enjoying more powerful sound Using other equipment ENGLISH Using an external unit You can connect to an analogue player with a built-in phone equalizer. “LINE OUT” position Analogue player (not included) Rear panel of this unit 2 3 AM ������ (DVD) IN Press [EXT-IN] repeatedly until “AUX” is displayed.
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. The remote control and main unit are factory-set to “REMOTE 1” mode. If your remote control affects other equipment during operation, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2” mode.
Troubleshooting guide RQTX0282 Troubleshooting guide ENGLISH 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. 34 Power No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. • Insert the AC mains lead securely. • The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer or auto-off function.
Menus The SETUP menu cannot be accessed. • Select “DVD/CD” as the source. • Cancel program and random play. Picture incorrect Picture distorted. • Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. • Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. • Change “SOURCE SELECT” in On-Screen Menu 2 (Video). DivX No picture. • Check the connection. • Ensure the television’s video input setting is correct.
Troubleshooting guide (continued) RQTX0282 Troubleshooting guide ENGLISH USB The USB drive or it’s contents cannot be read. 36 • The USB drive format or it’s contents is/are not compatible with the system. • The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices. • USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB may not work in some instances. Slow operation of the USB • Large file size or high memory USB device takes longer time to read and display on device. the TV.
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Glossary Glossary ENGLISH 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.
Specifications Preset Memory Frequency Modulation (FM) Frequency range Antenna terminals Amplitude Modulation (AM) Frequency range For Australia and N.Z For others FM 30 stations AM 15 stations 87.50 MHz to 108.
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