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DVD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Region number supported by
this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and
software according to where they are sold.
Model No. SC-VK91D
For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle
SC-VK81D
East and South Africa
The region number of this player is “2”.
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SC-VK71D
The player will play DVD-Video marked
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with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
3
2
4
For Southeast Asia
The region number of this player is “3”.
•
The player will play DVD-Video mar
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Dear customer ¡These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-VK91D, SC-VK81D and SC-VK71D for a variety regions. Thank you for purchasing this product. ¡ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions instructions are of SC-VK71D for Southeast Asia. carefully. ¡ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with VK91D : indicates features applicable to SC-VK91D only. the remote control, but you ca
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Table of contents Other functions Getting started Convenient functions ................................................................. 32 Accessories ................................................................................... 3 Changing the main unit’s display .............................................. 32 Caution for AC Power Supply Cord ............................................ 4 Dimming the display .................................................................. 32 Disc info
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Caution for AC Power Supply Cord WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER (“GS” area code model only) E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL n n n n n OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF — KEEP DRY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. Before use A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Remov
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Disc information Discs that can be played Indication Disc Logo in these Remarks operating instructions Recorded using Version 1.1 of the • Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD- RAM Video Recording Format (a unified Video cameras, personal computers, etc. video recording standard). • Remove discs from their cartridges before use. DVD-RAM Recorded using the DCF (Design • Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders. rule for Camera File system) • To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in
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Front speakers Simple setup VK91D VK81D Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. STEP1 Positioning VK71D Place the speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside. Optimum location Distance: A=B=C=D=E Center speaker • You can also put this speaker directly under the television. Tweeter Tweeter • Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it Center is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack spe
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STEP2 Speaker connections Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords. VK91D + Surround Gray (+) Blue ( ) L speaker (right) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TO SURROUND PR Y R SB-PS81A Gray (+) Center (6 ) VIDEO PB speaker OUT Blue ( ) TO CENTER VOLT ADJ S VIDEO SB-PC81A (6 ) Gray (+) OUT L Blue ( ) Front speaker HIGH R (right) (6 ) AC IN Red (+) TO Black ( ) L MAIN SB-VK91 EXT LOOP (75 ) AM ANT FM ANT SPEAKERS R + LOW L (12 ) AUX Subwoofer R Red (+) L Black ( ) LINE L (right) OUT
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STEP3 Video connections Video cable 77777 Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal VIDEO OUT terminal Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard. Television (not included) Video cable (included) Rear panel of this unit VIDEO OUT 77777 Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide
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1 2 STEP4 Radio and power supply connections Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait For Australia and N.Z. For others AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep loose antenna cord away FM indoor antenna Conserving power from other wires and cords. Fix the other end of the The unit consumes power (approx. 1 W) even when it is antenna where reception turned off with
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3 The remote control STEP5 Do not; mix old and new batteries. • Remote control Batteries use different types at the same time. • • heat or expose to flame. take apart or short circuit. • • attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. • use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long Inser
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STEP7 Setting the time This is a 24-hour clock. 12 3 CLOCK/TIMER Select Set the time Press to finish “CLOCK”. (press within 7 setting the time. seconds or so). • The time is shown for about 5 seconds when you select “CLOCK” again. • Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. SKIP DEMO function When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display. If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by turning on the demo. Press and hold [–DEMO]
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Control reference guide Main unit 1 Disc trays 2 Disc check button [DISC CHECK] .......................................15 3 Remote control signal sensor 4 AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. Standby/on switch [f f f f f/I] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 5 Multi re-master button [MULTI RE-MASTER] ......................27 6 Super su
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Remote control Buttons such as function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. @ Sleep timer, Auto off, TV/Video input mode select button [SLEEP, –AUTO OFF, TV/VIDEO] .................................... 29, 32 @ [ Standby/on, TV power on/off button [f f f f f, TVf f f f f] ............... 10, 32 [ 5 \ Program button [PROGRAM] .......................................... 17, 24 ] Play mode select button [PLAY MODE] ..................... 17, 24, 25 6 ^ Muting button [MUTING] ...
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Discs — Basic play DISC 1 5 SUBTITLE Numbered SUBTITLE SUBTITLE buttons OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHECK DISC CHANGE , + DVD/CD VOLUME DIRECT PLAY , CANCEL , DVD/CD 1 5 , DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU , STOP GROUP VOLUME , REW/ DOWN, UP , /FF ENTER FL DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SHIFT 12 3 4 Place a disc in the disc OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE tray. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. Open the disc Close the disc Start play. (A page 35, Tray/disc tray. tray.
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DVD-A Motion picture parts • DVD-A WMA MP3 JPEG only. A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs Frame-by- VCD forward direction only. • is treated as a “Group”. frame Pressing [J] also activates Starting play • (during pause) forward direction. from a Select selected group + Confirm Select On-screen item select Confirm (A page 32, Changing the main + Main unit's unit’s display) display RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD Example: To select 12: [X10] A [1] A [2] VCD with playback control While stopped, pres
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Discs — Convenient functions CD mode VCD CD WMA MP3 CD MODE The unit usually plays the disc in the play position and then stops. DISC Turn CD mode on to play all loaded discs, except for DVDs and 1 5 JPEG discs. PROGRAM AUDIO While stopped SUBTITLE Press [SHIFT] + [CD MODE]. Numbered PLAY MODE buttons Every time you press the button: REPEAT CD MODE ON ¡¡¡¡¡™™™™™ CD MODE OFF P.MEMORY Note , CANCEL , DVD/CD HighMAT menus and video CD playback control are disabled. • Only audio tracks can be
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• DVD-A DVD-V WMA MP3 JPEG Play mode functions To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [8 8 8, 9 9 9] to select an item, then press 8 8 9 9 DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG [ENTER] again to confirm the number. Common procedures for all group and random play All the items on the disc, title or group are selected when you select “ALL”. While stopped 4 Press [:, DVD/CD] to play. Press [PLAY MODE]. Every time you press the button: To change or clear the program DVD
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Discs — Using navigation menus Using a content screen to find a track CD (CD text only) 1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU] to display the content screen. CD-Text 1/14 0:53 T T Disc Title : Celine Dion One Heart Disc Artist : Celine Dion Numbered Track Title : I Drove All Night (Album Version) Track Artist : buttons 1. I Drove All Night (Album Version) 2. Love Is All We Need (Album Version) 3. FAITH (Album Version) 4. In His Touch (Album Versio
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Playing HighMAT discs Playing the programs WMA MP3 JPEG RAM 1 While stopped 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [TOP MENU]. Titles appear only if you • Direct Navigator have entered them. 2 Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select the item following the on- You cannot change • screen instructions. program and disc titles. No. Date On Title Contents Example 1 11/ 1(WED) 12:05 Friends of a feather Menu: Take you to the next 2 1/ 1(MON)
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Discs — Using on-screen menus (Refer to page 13 for remote control buttons’ positions) 12 3 4 Select Select Go to the next menu Confirm Confirm Return to the previous menu Press once. Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit. (When pressed twice, the elapsed play time indicator appears A see below.) Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main Menu Program To start from a specific item Still Picture To switch still picture Group Thumbnail To show thumbnail images Title Cha
