Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System 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. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. SC-VK450 Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
Dear customer ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-VK450 Main unit SA-VK450 Speakers SB-VK450 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.
Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used. Power cord protection 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.
Getting started Step 1 - Making the connections ENGLISH 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.
2 Antenna connections ■ FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna where reception is best. Stand the antenna up on its base. Getting started Adhesive tape DANSK ■ AM loop antenna 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.
Getting started (continued) Step 2 - Placement of speaker ENGLISH Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. You cannot take the front net off the speakers. DANSK Use only the supplied speakers • The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. 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 falling.
Disc information Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as DVD-V show the formats. DVD-Video DVD-V — DVD-RAM DVD-VR MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX 3, 4 • DVD-VR Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, 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. ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENTER ENTER (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 such as ➊ function the same as the controls on the main unit.
Discs — Basic play Tray/disc handling procedure 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 one disc into the tray. DANSK • Always press [ , OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.
Main unit display Selecting a disc DVD-V DVD-VR WMA MP3 MPEG4 DivX Time display ↔ Information display Press and JPEG hold When Slideshow ( page 16) is on: SLIDE ↔ Information display When Slideshow ( page 16) is off: PLAY ↔ Information display Select or ENTER Confirm Track/Content skip Discs — Basic play Disc menus DVD-V (while stopped) DVD-VR Shows a disc top menu. DVD-V (while stopped) DVD-VR MPEG4 DivX Shows a disc menu.
Discs — Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD) ENGLISH Disc information 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.
Discs — Program/Random play Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Every time you press the button: Program → Random → off (Normal play) Note: Random play Program play (up to 32 items) When CD MODE is off When CD MODE is off DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX VCD CD You can play all the items on a disc in random order. 1 DVD-V Press the numeric buttons to select a group or title ( WMA MP3 JPEG then press [ENTER]).
Discs — Using navigation menus Playing data discs Using the sub menu WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX ENGLISH You can play JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video contents on DVD-VR or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function ( page 17, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). 1 ����� ���� ���� ��������� ���������� �������������� ��� ����� ������� ����� ������������ ���� Playing items in order (Playback Menu) 1 2 Press [TOP MENU].
Playing from the selected track in the CD CD Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. Disc Title Disc Artist Track Title Track Artist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Discs — Using on-screen menus 2 ENGLISH 1 Go to the next menu Select 3 Select Select ENTER Return to the previous menu Displays the FUNCTIONS screen. 4 ENTER Confirm Confirm Select the menu. Make the settings. Exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc being played.
Audio Menu 0:01:06 Press [ , DVD/CD] when you find a title/program to play. This may not work depending on the disc and the play condition. Picture Menu Picture Mode DVD-V DVD-VR VCD JPEG MPEG4 DivX Normal Cinema1 : Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2 : Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Discs — Changing the player settings 1 Setup ENGLISH Tab (Press and hold) Disc Video Audio Display Others 2 Item Audio Subtitle Menus English Automatic English Advanced Disc Review Intro Mode Ratings Level 8 to select and press ENTER RETURN Select Setting ENTER Go to item to exit Display the Setup menu. • If you have not set QUICK SETUP ( page 8), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. 3 4 Select Select the tab.
“Video” tab TV Aspect • 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting suit your television and The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills preference. the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). Discs — Changing the player settings • 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style.
Discs — Changing the player settings (continued) About DivX VOD content ENGLISH 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.
Naming folders and files Files are treated as contents Example: MP3 and folders are treated as root groups on this unit. 001group At the time of recording, prefix 001 folder and file names with 3-digit 001track.mp3 numbers in the order you want 002track.mp3 003track.mp3 to play them (this may not work 002group at times). Files must have the extension: “.WMA” or “.wma” 001track.mp3 003group 002track.mp3 “.MP3” or “.mp3” 003track.mp3 “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg” 004track.
The radio Manual tuning ENGLISH 1 2 Select “FM” or “AM”. The unit comes on. Select the frequency. Press and hold [ ] or [ ] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. If noise is excessive in FM DANSK Press [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”. Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is weak. Press [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode. “MONO” is also canceled if the frequency is changed.
Cassette tapes Playback You can use either DECK 1 or DECK 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes. 1 2 3 Front side (Main unit) The radio / Cassette tapes or Insert with the side to be played facing towards you and the exposed tape facing down. Insert the cassette. Close the deck by hand. Stop Start playback.
Cassette tapes (continued) Recording ENGLISH Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Preparation • Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. 1 2 3 (Press and hold) (Main unit) DANSK Getting started. Open DECK 2 and insert a cassette ( page 23). The tape direction is automatically set to “F ”. Select the reverse mode.
Microphone mixing The buttons described for “Microphone mixing” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated otherwise. You can enjoy microphone mixing from various music sources (cassette, disc, radio or portable audio equipment). 2 1 3 4 2 3 Firstly, lower the volume with [MIC VOL MIN, MAX], then connect the microphone. Use a dynamic microphone. Plug type : 6.3 mm monaural Start playing the music source. Adjust the volume with [VOL UP] or [VOL DOWN] and [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] and sing along.
Sound field and sound quality ENGLISH 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. Using the Manual Equalizer (MANUAL EQ) Create your own sound quality effects. Advanced Surround 1 2 DVD-V DVD-VR Enjoy a surround-like effect which broadens when playing discs with surround effects. Sound seems to come from speakers on either side of you. Press [A.SRND] (main unit: press and hold [–A.SURROUND]).
Using the timers Setting the time This is a 24-hour clock. 1 2 3 Finish the setting. Previous display DANSK Note: Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. Display the time Press [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at standby mode. The time is shown for a few seconds. 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 music port source (record timer).
Using the timers (continued) The play/record timer (continued) ENGLISH Cancel the timer Change the play/record times Press [ PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) When the unit is on Perform steps 1, 2 and 4 ( page 27). Check the settings Change the source or volume When the unit is on 1. Press [ PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. 2. Make changes to the source or volume. 3.
Using other equipment Connecting to a portable audio equipment This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment. Operating a television Point the remote control at the television for the following operations. Turn the television on/off Using other equipment MUSIC PORT jack Switch the television’s video input mode DANSK Adjust the volume Portable audio equipment (not included) 1 2 Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC PORT jack and press [TUNER/MUSIC P.
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. Power Page No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. • Insert the AC power supply cord securely. • The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer or auto-off function. 4 28, 9 Cannot play DVDs. No picture or sound.
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 ENGLISH Sound Sound distorted. Effects do not work. • • • Humming heard during play. • — — 26 — No sound. 17 7 Noise may occur when playing WMA. Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. Advanced Surround does not work if you have changed the play speed. An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables.
“NO DISC” “F61” “DVD U11” “ERROR” “DVD H ” stands for a number. Page • Turn off the demo function. • If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. 6 — • • • • • • 9 7 — — 10 5 • • • • 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 haven’t inserted a disc; insert one. You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. Check and correct the speaker cord connections.
ENGLISH Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION DISC SECTION RMS Output Power Stereo mode both channels driven: 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion 1 kHz Front Ch 95 W per channel (4 Ω) Total RMS Stereo mode power 190 W PMPO output power 2000 W DISC SECTION Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm) (1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX 6, 7) (2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG 4, 7, MP3 2, 7, MPEG4 5, 7, DivX 6, 7) (3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG 4, 7, MP3 2, 7, MPEG4 5, 7, DivX 6, 7) (4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR) (5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, J
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