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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
Operations in these instructions are described using
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
the remote control, but you can do the operations on
containing the region number or “ALL”.
the main unit if the controls are
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Dear customer System SC-VK680 Thank you for purchasing this product. Main unit SA-VK680 (1 unit) For optimum performance and safety, please read these Front speakers SB-PF680 (2 units) instructions carefully. Subwoofer SB-WAK780 (1 unit) 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. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL
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Table of contents GETTING STARTED Accessories ................................................................. 2 Simple setup .............................................................. 10 Safety precautions ...................................................... 4 Television, antenna and AC mains lead connections .... 10 Discs information ........................................................ 5 Other television connection .............................................. 11 Tips for making da
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Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct electric shock or malfunction. sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. uni
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Discs information Commercial discs Indicated in these Disc Logo Remarks instructions by DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs. DVD-V Music discs with video. Video CD VCD Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). CD CD Music discs. Recorded discs ( : Playable, −: Not playable) Recorded on a DVD Recorded on a personal computer, etc. video recorder, etc. 8 Disc Logo Finalizing 2 4 6 7 DVD-VR DVD-V WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Not DVD-RAM − − necessary DVD-R/RW −
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Tips for making data discs MP3 (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”) • When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group • This unit does not support ID3 tags. onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu • Sampling frequency and compression rate: screen. – DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, • There may be differences in the display order on the menu 24 kHz (8 to 160 kbps), 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps) screen and computer screen. – CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND ® This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message “Authorization Error” will b
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Control reference guide Remote control 1 Turn the unit on/off (13, 30) TV operations 14 14 (Aim the remote control to a Panasonic TV and press the button. 1 2 Show disc information/Select a disc Only works with some models) (16, 17) 2 [ ^]: turn the TV on/off Play loaded discs in order (17) [AV]: change the TV’s video input 3 Select channels and title numbers mode etc./Enter numbers (16, 20, 22, 33) 15 [ 4, 3, VOL]: adjust the TV volume 3 (33) 4 Random play, Program play (18) Adjust the volu
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Control reference guide Main unit 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to Remote control signal sensor the AC mains supply. 2 Standby/on switch ( 8) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode Disc trays (7, 15) 11 or vice versa. 11 In standby mode, the unit 12 is still consuming a small [;, OPEN/CLOSE] (7, 15) 1 amount of power. 2 12 (15, 37) 13 [;, EXCHANGE] (15) [ * REC, USB] [1 q] to [5 q] 3 3 13 (26, 27, 31, 32) (disc direct play) (15)
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Simple setup 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. VIDEO IN FM indoor antenna Speaker connections Tape the antenna where recept
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Simple setup Other television connection Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal Antenna connections AM loop antenna VIDEO IN Television Rear panel of this unit (not included) White Black Red 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 Click! television’s operating instructions. • Stand the antenna up on its b
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Simple setup (continued) 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. If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes. Front speaker Front speaker The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the Subwoofer (left) (right) problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television. No
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Simple setup (continued) DEMO function The unit can display a demonstration of its functions when “DEMO ON”. Press and hold [ g, –DEMO]. The display changes each time the button is held down. DEMO ON DEMO OFF While in standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power [g, –DEMO] consumption. Note When the DEMO function is on, the Dimmer switches off automatically. EASY SETUP Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connection for the unit. Se
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Discs — Basic play Smart control Selecting the source from the START menu Selecting the source by remote control You can select desired source or access playback/menus by DVD/CD: ( page 15) using the START menu. 1 Press [START] to show the START menu screen. This unit automatically turns on. (This works when in Each time you press the button: “DVD/CD” or “USB” mode without any disc/device being FM: ( page 24) loaded/connected.) AM: ( page 24) Example: MUSIC PORT: For audio input thro
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Discs — Basic play Smart control Using the main unit 1 3 4 Close the disc tray. Turn on the unit. Place disc. Label must face upward. O P E N / C L O S E DVD-VR 5 Start play. 2 Open the disc tray. 1 Disc tray Remove the disc 2 from its cartridge D V D / C D or 3 O P E N / Load double-sided discs so the C L O S E before use. 4 label for the side you want to 5 play is facing up. ( page 7, Tray/disc handling procedure) You can also press [1 q] to [5 q] to select and play the other loaded di
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Discs — Convenient functions Discs — Basic play (continued) Using the remote control 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 • Play speed increases up to 5 steps. when “RESUME” is displayed. • Press [DVD/CD q] to continue normal • Press [DVD/CD q] to resume play. play. • Press [ g] again to clear the position. • VCD Forward direction only. Paus
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Discs — Convenient functions Discs — Basic play (continued) Disc information Repeat play You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. “DISC CHANGE” screen. JPEG : Works with all JPEG contents.) You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons on the During play main unit. Press [REPEAT] to select an item to be repeated. 1 Press [DISC] to show the “DISC CHANGE” screen. Example: [dvd-d] DVD-V Example: DISC CHANGE 1
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Discs — Using navigation menus Discs — Convenient functions (continued) Program and Random play Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program Random Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Off (Normal play) To exit program or random play mode Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. Program play (up to 30 items) Random play When CD MODE is off ( page 17) When CD MODE is off ( page 17) DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX VCD CD You can play all the items on a disc in rando
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Discs — Using navigation menus Discs — Convenient functions (continued) Playing RAM and DVD-R/ Playing data discs RW (DVD-VR) discs DVD-VR • DVD-VR Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” menu ( page 23) to • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX. • You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Playing items in order (Playback Menu) Playing the programs While “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed 1 While stopped, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [ e,r]
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Discs — Using on-screen menus Show the on-screen menu. 1 2 Select the item. 3 Make the settings. 4 Press to exit. Select Select Select On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) Confirm Confirm On-Screen Menu 4 (Karaoke) Exit Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) e.g. PG SEARCH, PL To start from a specific item DVD-V SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, Press [ e,r] to select and press [OK], or, press t
