Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System Model No. SC-VK960 SC-VK860 SC-VK760 The illustration shows SC-VK960 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 perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 x AC power supply cord ENGLISH For Southeast Asia For Australia and N.Z. Table of contents GETTING STARTED Safety precautions ..................................... 3 Simple setup ............................................... 5 Disc information ........................................11 QUICK SETUP ........................................... 12 Overview of controls ................................
Simple setup Placement of speakers Front speaker (left) (SB-PF760) (SB-PF960/ SB-PF860) Front speaker (right) Subwoofer (left) Television (not included) o 30 30 Subwoofer (right) Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker (right) Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Center speaker Do not place the center speaker directly on the television as vibration may cause it to fall or disrupt the picture. Place it on a rack or shelf.
Simple setup (continued) Speaker connections ENGLISH Connect all the speakers as illustrated. Note: Gray (+) Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers. Red (+) Blue (–) Black (–) Connect so cord colors match the terminal colors.
ENGLISH VK760 Connecting center and surround speakers Gray Blue (–) Gray (+) L Surround speaker (left) GETTING STARTED R Surround speaker (right) Center speaker Connecting front speakers and subwoofer Black Red Black (–) Red (+) L Front speaker (left) R DANSK Blue Front speaker (right) FRANÇAIS Subwoofer Other speaker setup options – attaching to a wall You can attach the surround and center speakers to a wall. 1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.
Simple setup (continued) Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. ENGLISH 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.
■ AM loop antenna ■ FM indoor antenna Black 1 ENGLISH Antenna connections Tape the antenna where reception is best. Stand the antenna up on its base. 2 Adhesive tape Red 3 ( GETTING STARTED White ) DANSK LOOP ANT GROUND Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
Simple setup (continued) ENGLISH Preparing the remote control Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 2 ,2 !! Do not: • mix old and new batteries. • use different types of the batteries at the same time. • heat or expose batteries to flame. • take apart or short circuit the batteries. • attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. • use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Disc information Discs that can be played Indicated in these instructions by DVD-Video Remarks High quality movie and music discs. 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.
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. 2 ENGLISH 1 3 4 5 6 (Press and hold) 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 labeled such as ➊ function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. 1 [ ˚ PLAY/REC] (31) GETTING STARTED [CLOCK/TIMER] (31) [SLEEP/A.
Discs — Basic play Handling of the disc trays and discs ENGLISH 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. Tray caution • 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.
Search (during play) Selecting a disc Select or Slow-motion play (during pause) DISC OPERATIONS Confirm • Play speed increases up to 5 steps. • Slow motion play is for forward direction only. Disc menus Skip (while stopped) Shows a disc top menu. —— Show the programs (\ page 19). (while stopped) Shows a disc menu. [ , ]: Group skip. [ , ]: Content skip. This feature does not work during program and random play (\ page 17). Shows a playlist. DANSK ENGLISH Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
Discs — Advanced play ENGLISH Disc information Repeat play 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: Disc Information Track 10 DANSK Off Off Chapter Title Time 60:15 DVD-VR Unchecked No Disc Not yet read Press the numeric buttons ([1] ~ [5]) to select and play the disc. To clear the screen Press [DISC].
Discs — Program and Random play Program play (up to 32 items) Random play When CD MODE is off ( When CD MODE is off ( page 16) You can play all the items on a disc in random order. You can program all the items on a disc. Press the numeric buttons to select then press a group or title ( [ENTER]). To select a 2-digit Example: number Program Playback Example: 25: Choose a title and chapter. [ 10] [2] [5] Play No. Disc T/G You can play the selected item(s) on a disc in random order.
Discs — Using navigation menus Playing data discs ENGLISH Using the sub menu You can play JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video contents on DVD-VR or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function ( page 22, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). 1 Multi List Tree Thumbnail Next group Previous group All Audio Picture Video Help display Find Playing items in order (Playback Menu) DANSK 1 2 Press [TOP MENU].
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Discs — Using on-screen menus 2 ENGLISH 1 Select Go to the next menu Return to the previous menu Displays the “Functions” screen. 3 4 Select Select Confirm Confirm Select the menu. Make the settings. Exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. FRANÇAIS DANSK Functions Menu Program Group Title Chapter Track Playlist Content To start from a specific item Time (Time Slip does not work with +R/+RW discs.
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 19). Picture Menu Picture Mode Normal : Normal images. Cinema1 : Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2 : Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation : Suitable for animation. Dynamic : Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
Discs — Using on-screen menus (continued) Other Settings (continued) ENGLISH Display Menu (continued) Just Fit Zoom Bit Rate Display 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 On Off When you select “On”: During play : shows the bit rate (approximate values) of the video being played During pause : shows the data volume of the frame and type of picture (\ page 34, Glossary – I/P/B) Standar
Discs — Changing the player settings (continued) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. • Intro Mode: Reviews each title or program. • Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title or program but also each 10-minute interval within a title or program. 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) Changing the delay time of the speakers ENGLISH Effective when playing multi-channel audio (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
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. Naming folders and files Files are treated as contents and Example: MP3 folders are treated as groups on this root unit. At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names.
Using the radio Playing and recording using the cassette tapes ENGLISH Manual tuning Basic play 1 2 Press [BAND , TUNER] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [ ] or [¡] (main unit: [ , / 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. To improve FM sound quality DANSK Press [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
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]: 4 , TAPE] and then [7]. ENGLISH 3 Press [ Insert the recorded cassette into DECK 2.
Enjoying karaoke For Southeast Asia ENGLISH The buttons described for “Enjoying karaoke” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated otherwise. MIC VOL 1 DANSK 2 3 Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD and VCD Firstly, lower the volume with [- MIC VOL+], then connect the microphone(s) to the microphone jack(s). Every time you press the button: MIC OFF ↔ MIC 1 ↔ .... ↔ MIC 7 Use a dynamic microphone. Plug type : Ø6.3 mm monaural Start playing the music source.
Using sound effects EQ-OFF HALL LIVE DISCO Every time you press [SOUND EQ] on the main unit: HEAVY CLEAR SOFT DISCO Changing the pitch Use this function to change the pitch level. Press [ I] or [#] on the remote control to select the pitch between -6 and +6. To record your karaoke performance 1 2 Recording your voice 1 2 EQ-OFF HALL LIVE HEAVY : Adds punch to rock. CLEAR : Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT : For background music. DISCO : Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a disco.
Using sound effects (continued) Using the Dolby Pro Logic II ENGLISH SUPER SOUND EQ Using the Super Sound Equalizer Turning on the super sound equalizer gives you a more powerful sound. Press [SUPER SOUND EQ] on the main unit. The “S.SOUND EQ” indicator lights up. To cancel Press [SUPER SOUND EQ] on the main unit to turn off the indicator.
Using the timers (continued) To adjust speaker level during play 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 3 4 3 ( Within 7 seconds or so ) Press [4, / REW] or [¢, / FF] to set the time. Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to finish setting the time. Displaying 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 Using the timers (continued) ENGLISH To check the settings Press [CLOCK / TIMER] while the unit is on to select ˚PLAY or ˚REC. The setting are shown in the following order. – Play timer: start time finish time source volume – Record timer: start time finish time source When the unit is off 1 Press [CLOCK / TIMER]. 2 Connecting to a portable audio equipment During the clock display, press [CLOCK / TIMER] again.
Operating a television 1 SUPER SOUND EQ Adjust the volume 3 SOUND EQ 4 SUBWOOFER 5 MIC VOL USB MIC 1 MUSIC PORT EXT-IN TUNER TAPE DVD/CD Changing channels MIC 2 DISPLAY DECK 1/2 RECORD 4 To switch the television’s video input mode Connect the USB mass storage device (not included). USB enabled device (not included) It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The device connected via the cable will not be recognised by this unit.
Glossary LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK 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.
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. 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 ENGLISH Point B is automatically set. • The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. 20 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. 21 — Sound DANSK Sound distorted. • Noise may occur when playing WMA. Effects do not work. • Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. Humming heard during play.
Page ENGLISH • Press [DIMMER] to brighten the display. • You inserted a disc or USB device which the unit cannot play; insert one that can. • You inserted a blank disc or USB device. • You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. “NO DISC”, “NO USB” • You haven’t inserted a disc or USB device; insert one. • You haven’t inserted the disc or USB device correctly; insert it correctly. “OVER CURRENT ERROR” • The USB device is drawing too much power.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION VK960 Type 1 way, Auto Reverse Track system 4-Track, 2 Channel Heads Record/playback Solid permalloy head Erasure Double gap ferrite head Motor DC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100 kHz Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz Tape speed 4.8 cm/s Overall frequency response (+3, –6 dB) at DECK OUT Normal 35 Hz to 14 kHz S/N ratio 50 dB (A weighted) Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS) Fast forward and rewind time Approx.
VK960 Surround speakers SB-PS960 Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 Ω 1. Full range 8 cm Cone type 2. Full range 8 cm Cone type 3. Super tweeter Piezo type Input power (IEC) 110 W (Max) Output sound pressure 82 dB/W (1.0 m) Cross over frequency 10 kHz Frequency range 100 Hz to 24 kHz (–16 dB) 110 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD) 140 mm x 331 mm x 146.5 mm Mass 1.
Specifications (continued) VK760 Center speaker SB-PC760 Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 Ω 1. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type 2. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 110 W (Max) Output sound pressure 85 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 100 Hz to 29 kHz (–16 dB) 110 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD) 270 mm x 92 mm x 95.4 mm Mass 0.9 kg VK760 Subwoofer SB-WVK760 Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 Ω 1.
