SC VKX60
SC VKX60
SC VKX60
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this system. Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
For optimum performance and safety, read these instructions
fully before you connect, operate or adjust this system. 1 x AC mains lead 1 x Remote control
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Keep this manual for future reference.
(N2QAYB000568)
Region code
For others
This system plays DVD-Video that has the region code “2” or
1 x FM indoor antenna
“ALL”:
Example:
2
2 3
5
1 x Video cable 1 x AM loop antenna
Panasonic Corporation GC GS En Pe Ar
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
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System SC-VKX60
Inside of product
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible.
CAUTION! The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
Set the voltage selector to the AC voltage in your area (Z 7, operable.
“Making the connections”). If not, the system can be damaged To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
or cannot operate correctly. disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS.
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worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are
registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos Placement
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of shortening the unit’s service life.
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and
unwanted acoustical effects.
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Do not place heavy items on the unit.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio
license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer
for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual
Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and
non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider
Voltage
licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is
granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and cause a fire.
and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
http://www.mpegla.com.
setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.
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Note on AC mains lead .............................................................................................. 3
Safety precautions ..................................................................................................... 3
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GETTING STARTED
Preparing the remote control .................................................................................... 5
Placement of speakers............................................................................................... 5
Making the connections............................................................................................. 6
Overview of controls .................................................................................................. 8
EASY SETUP ............................................................................................................. 10
Setting the clock ....................................................................................................... 10
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DISC OPERATIONS
Playing discs............................................................................................................. 11
Using the navigation menus.................................................................................... 12
Using on-screen menus ........................................................................................... 12
OTHER OPERATIONS
USB – Play and record ............................................................................................. 14
Cassette tape – Play and record ............................................................................. 16
FM/AM radio .............................................................................................................. 16
Using the timer ......................................................................................................... 17
Using sound effects ................................................................................................. 17
Using microphones .................................................................................................. 18
Using external equipment........................................................................................ 19
Changing system settings ....................................................................................... 20
Changing the main unit and remote control mode ............................................... 21
REFERENCES
Playable discs ........................................................................................................... 22
About DivX ................................................................................................................ 23
Language code list ................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................................................. 24
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 26
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 27
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Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
Install the batteries so that the poles (+ and –) align with those in the
remote control.
GETTING STARTED
Point the remote control at the signal sensor of the remote control
(Z 9), away from obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in The right and left speakers are the same.
front of the main unit.
Use only the supplied speakers.
CAUTION! The combination of the main unit and speakers give the best sound.
• Do not mix used and new batteries. You can cause damage to the system and decrease the sound
• Do not use different types of batteries at the same time. quality if you use other speakers.
• Do not break open or short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese batteries. Note:
• Do not use the batteries if the cover has peeled off. • Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main unit for
• Do not heat or expose to flame. ventilation.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct • Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. • When you play at high levels for a long period, it can cause
• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage, which can damage to the system and decrease the life of the system.
cause a fire. • Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent damage:
• Remove the batteries if you do not use the remote control for a long – When you play distorted sound.
period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area. – When you adjust the sound quality.
CAUTION!
• Use the speakers only with the recommended system. If not,
you can cause damage to the amplifier and speakers and
can cause a fire. Consult an approved service personnel if
damage occurs or if there is a sudden apparent change in
performance.
• Do the procedures included in these instructions when you
attach the speakers.
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Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.
Conserving power
The system consumes approximately 0.3 W when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the power supply if you do not use the system.
Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the system. You have to set them again.
Adhesive tape
Video cable TV
(included) (not included)
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AC mains lead
To household
mains socket
Connect the AC mains lead
Use the included AC mains lead with this system
only.
Do not use an AC mains lead from other
equipment.
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C Numeric buttons
To set a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10] → [1] → [6]
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GETTING STARTED
a Set the surround sound effect (Z 17)
g Display panel
j USB port ( )
l Headphones jack ( )
Connect headphones (not included) to the DVD/CD
headphones jack. 4
u Disc tray
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The EASY SETUP screen assists you in making basic settings. You can select the source or access menus by using the START
menu.
Preparation
Switch on your TV and change its video input mode 1 Press [START] to show the START menu.
(example: change to “AV1” if you use “AV1” for the connection).
1 Press [`] to switch on the system. 2 Press [R/T] to select “Input Selection” and press [OK].
If the EASY SETUP screen appears, skip steps 2 to 6. Press [START] to close the screen.
Example:
2 Press [4, DVD/CD].
TAPE
GETTING STARTED
Input Selection
3 Press [SETUP] to show the SETUP menu.
DVD/CD
FM RADIO
AM RADIO
AUX
4 Press [R/T] to select “OTHERS” and press [OK]. USB
MUSIC PORT
Menu TAPE
MAIN
DISC OK
VIDEO RETURN
AUDIO
DISPLAY
OTHERS
3 Press [R/T] to select the source and press [OK].
When “DVD/CD” or “USB” is the selected source
SET
RETURN EXIT : SETUP
1 Press [START].
Example:
5 Press [R/T] to select “EASY SETUP” and press [OK]. DVD/CD
Playback Disc
TOP MENU (DVD)
6 Press [OK] to select “SET”. MENU (DVD)
Input Selection
9 Press [OK] to finish EASY SETUP. 2 Press [OK] to select “Playback Disc”.
“Playback USB” for “USB” source.
10 Press [SETUP] to close the screen. The smart control panel shows on the screen. You can operate
playback easily with these controls.
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(Z 22, “Playable discs”)
While stopped
Press [PLAY MODE] to select the playback mode.
Program Random
Basic playback
Close program and
Preparation random screens
To view the picture, switch on your TV and change its video input
mode (example: change to “AV1” if you use “AV1” for the connection). Note:
• Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” (Z 21, “OTHERS”
1 Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the disc menu) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents.
DISC OPERATIONS
tray. • If “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears, select “AUDIO/PICTURE”
Put in a disc with the label facing up. or “VIDEO” (Z 12, “Using playback menu”).
Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc tray. • For a disc with WMA, MP3 and JPEG contents, select music or
picture contents.
2 Press [4, DVD/CD] to start playback. WMA, MP3: Select “MUSIC PROGRAM” or “MUSIC RANDOM”.
JPEG: Select “PICTURE PROGRAM” or “PICTURE RANDOM”.
Stop playback Press [8] during playback. “RESUME STOP” • Some items cannot be played even if you have
shows on the screen. programmed them.
Press [4, DVD/CD] to continue playback.
Press [8] again to stop the disc fully.
Pause playback Press [9] during playback. Program playback (maximum 30 items)
Press [4, DVD/CD] to continue playback.
Skip group or 1 Press [R/T] to select an item and press [OK].
folder Press [ , GROUP] or [ , GROUP]. Example:
Skip track or Press [2] or [6] (main unit: [2/3] or DVD-V PROGRAM
content [5/6]). SELECT TITLE TITLE CHAPTER
TITLE 1 1
TITLE 2 2
TITLE 3 3
Turn [TRACK/CONTENT] on the main unit. TITLE 4 4
TITLE 5 5
Search Press [3] or [5]. TITLE 6 6
TITLE 7 7
(during playback) Or 8
Slow-motion Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6] on • Do this step again to program other items.
(during pause) the main unit. • To go back to the previous menu, press [ , RETURN].
• Up to 5 speeds.
• Press [4, DVD/CD] to continue normal 2 Press [4, DVD/CD] to start playback.
playback.
To select all the items
View
Press [R/T] to select “ALL” and press [OK].
frame-by-frame Press [e] or [E] to go to previous or next
(during pause) frame. To clear the selected program
1. Press [U] and then press [R/T] to select the program.
2. Press [CANCEL].
Press [E] to go to next frame.
View information To clear the whole program
Press [U] to select “CLEAR ALL” and press [OK].
This works only when the elapsed play time can be shown. It also
works with all JPEG contents.
1 Press [R/T] to select a group or title.
During playback 2 Press [OK] to put “*” on your selection.
Press [REPEAT] to select the item to play again.
Example:
Example: DVD-V RANDOM
TITLE → CHAP. S E L E C T TITLE
OFF TITLE
TITLE
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To cancel, select “ OFF”. TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
Note: TITLE 6
Depending on the type of disc and playback mode, the display shows TITLE 7
different items. To cancel a selection, press [OK] again.
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Playing data discs • Display shows the title only if a title is given during recording.
• You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.
2 Press [4, DVD/CD] to start playback. • To close the screen, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
CHAPTER SEARCH
T 1 C1 1:ENG 3/2.1ch
OFF 1 :ENG
Current setting
• To close the screen, press [MENU].
3 Press [R/T] to make the settings and press [OK].
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Rotate a picture (during pause)
Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
0 ↔ 90 ↔ 180 ↔ 270
TRACK SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, CONTENT SEARCH,
CHAPTER SEARCH, PG SEARCH (program search),
PL SEARCH (playlist search)
Start playback from a specified item Menu 2 (Video)
This function does not work when you play a disc with the
PICTURE MODE
playback control (PBC) function.
DISC OPERATIONS
Example: : T2 C5 NORMAL: Normal images.
To select numbers for data disc CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances details in dark scenes.
Example: 12: [ 10] → [1] → [2] → [OK] CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances details in dark scenes.
DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
AUDIO ANIMATION: Suitable for animation.
ZOOM
(with multiple soundtrack) Select zoom sizes
Select audio soundtrack NORMAL, AUTO ( ), x2, x4
(during pause)
Select “L”, “R”, “L+R” or “L R” TRANSFER MODE
Signal type/data If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” (Z 20,
LPCM/PPCM/GD/DTS/MP3/MPEG: “VIDEO” menu), set the method of conversion for progressive output
Signal type kHz (sampling frequency)/bit/ch (number of channels) accordingly:
Example: 3/ 2 .1ch
When playing PAL discs
.1: Low frequency effect AUTO: Converts the film and video automatically.
(not shown if there is no signal) VIDEO: Select when the content is distorted in the “AUTO” mode.
0: No surround FILM: Select when the edges of the film content
1: Mono surround are jagged or rough in the “AUTO” mode.
2: Stereo surround (left/right) But, if the video content is distorted
1: Centre (as illustrated on the right), then select
2: Front left + Front right “AUTO”.
3: Front left + Front right + Centre
When playing NTSC discs
It can be a while before playback starts if you change the AUTO1: Converts the film and video automatically.
audio of a DivX disc. AUTO2: Select to automatically sense the differences in the frame
rates of the film content and converts it accordingly.
PLAY SPEED VIDEO: Select when the video content is distorted in the “AUTO1” or
“AUTO2” mode.
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You can connect and play contents from your USB mass storage
device. Panasonic cannot be held responsible on the action of consumer
to record copyrighted contents which can cause copyright
Preparation infringement.
Before you connect a USB mass storage device to the system, make
sure you do a backup of the data.
1 Select the source you want to record.
Do not use a USB extension cable. The unit cannot recognise USB Disc:
mass storage devices connected through a cable. 1. Put in the disc.
2. Press [4, DVD/CD] and then press [8] two times.
Record specified tracks (Z 11, “Program playback”).
OTHER OPERATIONS
Basic playback
Tape:
1. Press [TAPE].
1 Decrease the volume and connect the USB mass storage 2. Put in the cassette tape.
device to the USB port. 3. Press [4, PLAY] to start playback.
Radio:
DVD/CD
4 Tune in to the radio station (Z 16).
Microphone:
USB mass Connect the microphone (Z 18).
storage device MIC VOL
2 Press [7, USB] (main unit: [7, USB REC]) to start recording.
The USB recording indicator blinks.
The name of the group that keeps the recording is shown.
2 Press [4, USB] to start playback.
3 Press [MENU] to show the USB menu. 3 Press [8] to stop recording.
“WRITING” is shown.
4 Press [R/T] to select an item and press [OK]. The recorded audio contents are kept in a group named “REC_DATA”
in the USB mass storage device.
Refer to “Playing discs” (Z 11 to 13) for other operations.
USB
ROOT/REC_DATA
Compatible devices
AUX001
• USB mass storage devices that support bulk-only transfer. DISC001
• USB mass storage devices that support USB 2.0 full speed. FM001 Subgroup that
FM002 keeps MP3
Supported format REC _DAT2 contents recording
AUX003 from data discs
File format File extension (Z 15)
OK
Still pictures JPEG 1
.JPG .jpg RETURN
.JPEG .jpeg
Note:
Audio MP3 .MP3 .mp3 • All recordings are in .mp3 format.
WMA .WMA .wma • A new group is added or made each time you do a recording.
Video MPEG4 2
.ASF .asf • You cannot do recording or delete contents when you are in
"RESUME STOP" mode.
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Some files cannot be played due to how the files were made. • You cannot do recording when you are using random playback
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For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA mode.
• Repeat playback mode is off during recording.
Note: • Microphone input cannot be recorded during CD-DA to USB
Maximum number of groups (folders) 255 recording.
• Do not disconnect the USB mass storage device or the AC mains
Maximum number of contents (files) 4000 lead during recording.
Maximum characters in group or content name 28
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) transfer is not supported.
• NTFS file system is not supported (only FAT 12/16/32 file system is
supported).
• Depending on the sector size, some contents can fail to work.
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When recording from tape, radio, music port or AUX source, you can
divide tracks with: 1 Press [4, USB] and then press [8] two times.
• AUTO 5M: A track is automatically divided at 5-minute intervals.
• MANUAL: Press [OK] during recording to add a track mark. If 2 Press [R/T] to select the group.
you do not add a track mark manually, a track mark is added Press [OK] and then press [R/T] to select a content.
automatically at 60-minute intervals.
1 Select the source you want to record. 3 Press [DEL].
2 Press [SETUP].
OTHER OPERATIONS
“TRDIVIDE” is shown. AUX002
Is it OK to delete?
DATA-DISC
. ./Audio/mp3
Hakkushon
LevelUp
Mata Sazae
Sazae***
Note:
• Some contents can use a longer time to record.
• Some MP3 contents cannot be recorded because of the condition
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Preparation
Press [TAPE]. Manual tuning
Note:
Use normal position cassette tapes. 1 Press [FM/AM/EXT-IN] (main unit: [FM/AM]) to select “FM”
You can use high position and metal position cassette tapes, but the or “AM”.
system cannot identify the properties of these cassette tapes to be
played, recorded or erased accordingly.
2 Press [5] or [3] (main unit: [5/6] or [2/3]) to
select the frequency of the required station.
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until the
Basic playback
OTHER OPERATIONS
Recording
Automatic presetting
Preparation
Wind the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
1 Press [MENU] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT”
1 Press [8/x, STOP/EJECT] and put in the cassette tape. frequency.
2 Select the source you want to record. 2 Press and hold [OK] to start presetting. Release the button
Disc:
1. Put in the disc. when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is shown.
2. Press [4, DVD/CD]. To cancel, press [OK].
Record specified tracks (Z 11, “Program playback”).
Radio:
Tune in to the radio station (Z right). Manual presetting
USB:
1. Connect the USB mass storage device (Z 14). 1 Press [5] or [3] (main unit: [5/6] or [2/3]) to
2. Press [4, USB]. tune in to the station and press [OK].
Music port or AUX:
Connect and play the equipment (Z 19). 2 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.
Microphone: The new station replaces any station that occupies the same
Connect the microphone (Z 18). preset number.
3 Press [7, REC] to start recording. 3 Do steps 1 and 2 again to preset more stations.
Stop recording Press [8/x, STOP/EJECT].
Pause recording Press [9, PAUSE]. Selecting a preset station
Press again to continue recording.
Press the numeric buttons, [2] or [6] to select the preset
Erase recording 1. Press [8/x, STOP/EJECT] and put in station.
the cassette tape.
2. Press [7, REC] to start recording.
Note: AM allocation setting (by main unit only)
Changes to volume and sound quality have no effect on recording.
This system can receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps.
Erasure prevention
1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM”.
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.
To record on the cassette tape again, put adhesive tape across the
hole as shown.
2 Press and hold [FM/AM].
To prevent recording To record again After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current minimum
radio frequency. Release the button when the minimum frequency
Side A changes.
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The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
Using the play timer or record timer
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in minutes).
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to:
– Wake you up (play timer). SLEEP 30 → SLEEP 60 → SLEEP 90
– Record from the radio, music port or AUX (record timer).
The play timer and record timer cannot be used together. SLEEPOFF ← SLEEP120
OTHER OPERATIONS
Play timer Prepare the music source you want to listen to To show the remaining time
(disc, USB mass storage device, radio, music Press [SLEEP].
port or AUX) and set the volume.
Note:
Record timer Connect the USB mass storage device (Z 14). • The play timer and sleep timer or the record timer and sleep timer
Tune in to the radio station (Z 16) or select the can be used together.
music source from music port or AUX (Z 19). • The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an overlap
of timers.
1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer.
CLOCK → # PLAY → # REC
Original display Using the auto off function
# PLAY : To set the play timer
When you are in disc, USB or tape source, the auto off function
# REC : To set the record timer
switches off the system if you do not use the system for 10 minutes.
2 Within 7 seconds, press [6] or [2] to set the start time. While in disc, USB or tape source
Press and hold [–AUTO OFF].
“A.OFF” indicator is shown.
3 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to confirm.
To cancel the auto off function
4 Do steps 2 and 3 again to set the end time. Press and hold [–AUTO OFF] again.
“A.OFF” indicator goes off.
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2 Press [5/6] or [2/3] to adjust the level (–4 to +4). 2 Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the Karaoke menu (Z 12).
Set “KARAOKE MODE” to “ON”.
D.Bass
3 Press [R/T/Y/U] to select an item and press [OK].
You can enhance low-pitch sound so that heavy bass sound can be
heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The 4 Press [R/T] to make the setting and press [OK].
system automatically selects the best setting according to the type of
playback source. Karaoke mode switches off when you switch off this system, open the
disc tray or select another source.
1 Press [SOUND] to select “D.BASS”. The type of disc and the disc format can cause some items to
not show or work.
2 Press [Y/U] to select “D.BASS ON” or “D.BASS OFF”.
By main unit only KEY CONTROL
Press [D.BASS] to select “D.BASS ON” or “D.BASS OFF”.
Except
Change the key of a song
6 (lowest) to 6 (highest)
Super woofer OFF: Normal
Except
2 Press [Y/U] to select the level. Reduce the vocal level (when using stereo source not formatted for
Karaoke)
SW1 → SW2 → SW3
ON: Reduces vocal level
OFF: Cancel
By main unit only • This function can fail to work depending on the type of song.
Press [SUPER WOOFER] to select the level.
AUDIO CHANGE
Change the audio mode (when using Karaoke formatted source)
Solo disc
OFF: Vocals off
Using microphones ON: Vocals on
Duet disc
Preparation OFF: Vocals off
Decrease the volume of the system to its minimum before you V1+V2: Vocal 1 and 2
connect or disconnect a microphone. V1: Vocal 1
1 Connect a microphone (not included) to the microphone V2: Vocal 2
jack.
Plug type : Ø 6.3 mm monaural
L R: Left channel sound is heard from the left speaker and right
2 Turn [MIC VOL, MIN/MAX] on the main unit to adjust the channel sound is heard from the right speaker (accompaniment
volume of the microphone. and vocals).
L: Only left channel sound (accompaniment only).
If you want to use the microphone with background music. R: Only right channel sound (vocals only).
L+R: Left and right channel sounds are mixed and heard from both
3 Play the music source and adjust the volume of the system. speakers.
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Note:
Enjoy a powerful movie theatre and hall-like sound (available with
Components and cables are sold separately.
multiple channel audio found on DVD-Video) when you connect to an
Before connection amplifier and speakers.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead. Amplifier
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate operating (not included)
instructions. VOLUME
OTHER OPERATIONS
You can play music from a portable audio equipment.
Preparation Speaker (example)
Switch off the equalizer (if any) of the portable audio equipment to Connect three or more speakers for
prevent sound distortion. surround sound.
Decrease the volume of the system and the portable audio
equipment before you connect or disconnect the portable equipment.
MIC 2
Rear panel of
this main unit
Portable audio equipment
(not included)
Select the digital audio output setting (Z 21, “AUDIO” menu)
according to the type of audio that the equipment can output.
1 Connect the portable audio equipment.
Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo
VCR
(not included)
Rear panel of
this main unit
Audio cable
(not included)
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1 Press [4, DVD/CD]. 5 Press [R/T] to make the setting and press [OK].
2 Press [SETUP] to show the SETUP menu. 6 Press [SETUP] to close the screen.
3 Press [R/T] to select the menu and press [OK]. • The settings stay intact even if you put the system on standby
To go back to the previous menu, press [ , RETURN]. mode.
• Underlined items are the factory settings in the menu.
EASY SETUP allows successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
“DISC” menu
CURRENT SETTINGS Show the current setting of the items in this menu.
AUDIO ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH GERMAN RUSSIAN
Change the audio language. HUNGARIAN CZECH POLISH ORIGINAL 1
OTHER ---- 2
SUBTITLE AUTO 3
ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH GERMAN
Change the subtitle language. RUSSIAN HUNGARIAN CZECH POLISH OTHER ---- 2
“VIDEO” menu
CURRENT SETTINGS Show the current setting of the items in this menu.
TV ASPECT 16:9: Widescreen TV (16:9)
Change the setting to suit your TV and
preference. 4:3PAN&SCAN: Regular aspect TV (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless
prohibited by the disc).
TIME DELAY 0 ms 20 ms 40 ms
When connected with an AV amplifier 60 ms 80 ms 100 ms
and Plasma TV, adjust if the audio is
out of sync with the video.
NTSC DISC OUT NTSC: Output signals from NTSC discs remains as NTSC.
Change PAL60 or NTSC output when PAL60: NTSC discs can be viewed on PAL TV.
you play NTSC discs.
STILL MODE AUTO
Specify the type of picture shown FIELD: The picture is not blurred, but the picture quality is lowered.
when in pause mode. FRAME: Overall quality is high, but the picture is blurred.
VIDEO OUT (I/P) INTERLACE
Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if PROGRESSIVE
connecting to a progressive output When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message screen will appear.
compatible TV. For progressive output, press [R] and then press [OK].
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CURRENT SETTINGS Show the current setting of the items in this menu.
PCM OUTPUT UP TO 48kHz: When you connect to an equipment compatible with 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
Do a check on the digital input UP TO 96kHz: When you connect to an equipment compatible with 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz.
limitations of the equipment you • Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
connect using COAXIAL terminal • Some equipment cannot support sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can support
and select the maximum sampling 96 kHz.
frequency of PCM digital output. Read the operating instructions of your equipment for details.
DOLBY DIGITAL BITSTREAM
With COAXIAL connection (Z 19) PCM
Select “BITSTREAM” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of
OTHER OPERATIONS
DTS BITSTREAM multi-channel data). If not, select “PCM”. (If the bitstream output to the equipment
With COAXIAL connection (Z 19) PCM without a decoder, there can be high levels of noise output that can do damage to
your speakers and hearing.)
MPEG BITSTREAM
With COAXIAL connection (Z 19) PCM
DYNAMIC RANGE ON: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low. The range between the lowest and the highest
sound levels is compressed. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital.)
OFF
“DISPLAY” menu
CURRENT SETTINGS Show the current setting of the items in this menu.
LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH
Select the language for the on-screen PУCCKИЙ MAGYAR ČESKY POLSKI
messages.
“OTHERS” menu
CURRENT SETTINGS Show the current setting of the items in this menu.
SHOW CODE: You must have this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand
(VOD) content (Z 23, “About DivX”).
REGISTRATION
This item is only shown until you play a DivX VOD content or after you deregister this system.
Show the registration code of the
system.
SET: You must have this deregistration code to cancel the registration of this system
(Z 23, “About DivX”).
DEREGISTRATION
This item is only shown after you play a DivX VOD content for the first time.
Show the deregistration code of the
system.
To change the slideshow time
SLIDE SHOW TIME 1 SEC to 15 SEC 15 SEC to 60 SEC 60 SEC to 180 SEC
(in 1-unit) (in 5-unit) (in 30-unit)
• “3 SEC” is the factory preset.
EASY SETUP SET: Shows the EASY SETUP settings.
DVD-VR/DATA DVD-VR: To play video on DVD-R/RW.
Select to play only DVD-VR or DATA DATA: To play data files on DVD-R/RW.
format.
SCREEN DIMMER OFF
This is to prevent burnt mark on the WAIT 5 MIN: If there is no operation for 5 minutes, the picture becomes grey. The TV screen will
TV screen. go back to the normal position when you do some operations. (This does not apply
during video playback.)
DEFAULTS RESET
This returns all values in the SETUP The password screen is shown if “RATINGS” (Z 20) is set. Input the same password and press [OK],
menus to the default settings. then switch off the system and switch on again.
To set the mode to “REMOTE 2” 2 Press and hold [OK] and press [1] for a minimum of
2 seconds.
1 Press and hold [EXT-IN] on the main unit and [2] on the
remote control until “REMOTE 2” is shown. Note:
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After you set the mode, you can continue to use the TV operation
2 Press and hold [OK] and press [2] for a minimum of buttons on the remote control to operate a Panasonic TV (Z 8).
2 seconds.
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Commercial discs • This system can play discs with PAL and NTSC, but your TV must
complement with the system used on the disc.
Type Icon Details • Videos from PAL discs cannot be correctly shown on an NTSC TV.
DVD-Video • High quality video and audio • This system can convert NTSC signals to PAL60 to show video on
discs a PAL TV (Z 20, “NTSC DISC OUT” in “VIDEO” menu).
Disc: CD-R/RW
Video CD • Video discs
• Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps.
• Including SVCD (conforms
• You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected.
to IEC62107)
• This system does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: Abkhazian: 6566 Lingala: 7678
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684
DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more Afrikaans: 6570 Macedonian: 7775
information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. Albanian: 8381 Malagasy: 7771
Amharic: 6577 Malay: 7783
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: Arabic: 6582 Malayalam: 7776
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play Armenian: 7289 Maltese: 7784
purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your Assamese: 6583 Māori: 7773
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup Aymara: 6589 Marathi: 7782
menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete Azerbaijani: 6590 Moldavian: 7779
your registration. Bashkir: 6665 Mongolian: 7778
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Basque: 6985 Nauru: 7865
Show the registration code of this system Bengali, Bangla: 6678 Nepali: 7869
(Z 21, “REGISTRATION” in “OTHERS” menu) Bhutani: 6890 Norwegian: 7879
Bihari: 6672 Oriya: 7982
O7+(56í5(GISTRATION (DivX) Breton: 6682 Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Bulgarian: 6671 Persian: 7065
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR DEVICE TO
Burmese: 7789 Polish: 8076
PLAY DivX PROTECTED VIDEOS.
REGISTRATION CODE:
Byelorussian: 6669 Portuguese: 8084
XXXXXXXXXX 10 alphanumeric Cambodian: 7577 Punjabi: 8065
REGISTER AT http://vod.divx.com characters Catalan: 6765 Quechua: 8185
Chinese: 9072 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277
Corsican: 6779 Romanian: 8279
SET Croatian: 7282 Russian: 8285
RETURN
Czech: 6783 Samoan: 8377
Danish: 6865 Sanskrit: 8365
• After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, the registration Dutch: 7876 Scots Gaelic: 7168
code is not shown. English: 6978 Serbian: 8382
• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code Esperanto: 6979 Serbo-Croatian: 8372
different from the code on this system you cannot play this content. Estonian: 6984 Shona: 8378
Faroese: 7079 Sindhi: 8368
Cancel the registration code of this system Fiji: 7074 Singhalese: 8373
Select “SET” in “DEREGISTRATION” (Z 21, “OTHERS” menu) and Finnish: 7073 Slovak: 8375
follow the on screen instruction. French: 7082 Slovenian: 8376
Use the deregistration code to cancel the registration in Frisian: 7089 Somali: 8379
http://vod.divx.com. Galician: 7176 Spanish: 6983
Georgian: 7565 Sundanese: 8385
DivX content that can only be played a set number of times German: 6869 Swahili: 8387
Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of times. Greek: 6976 Swedish: 8386
When you play this content, the number of times already played and Greenlandic: 7576 Tagalog: 8476
initially playable number of times is shown. Guaraní: 7178 Tajik: 8471
• The remaining number of plays decreases each time a content is Gujarati: 7185 Tamil: 8465
played. Hausa: 7265 Tatar: 8484
• “RESUME STOP” function (Z 11, “Stop playback”) does not work. Hebrew: 7387 Telugu: 8469
Hindi: 7273 Thai: 8472
Hungarian: 7285 Tibetan: 6679
Icelandic: 7383 Tigrinya: 8473
Indonesian: 7378 Tonga: 8479
Interlingua: 7365 Turkish: 8482
Irish: 7165 Turkmen: 8475
Italian: 7384 Twi: 8487
Japanese: 7465 Ukrainian: 8575
Javanese: 7487 Urdu: 8582
Kannada: 7578 Uzbek: 8590
Kashmiri: 7583 Vietnamese: 8673
Kazakh: 7575 Volapük: 8679
Kirghiz: 7589 Welsh: 6789
Korean: 7579 Wolof: 8779
Kurdish: 7585 Xhosa: 8872
Laotian: 7679 Yiddish: 7473
Latin: 7665 Yoruba: 8979
Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Zulu: 9085
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Before requesting service, make the checks below. If you are not sure about some of the check points, or if the solutions below were not a
solution to the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
Power Page
No power. • Connect the AC mains lead correctly. 7
The system automatically switches • The system is switched off by the sleep timer or the auto off function. 17
off.
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TV displays Page
“THIS DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED • You can only play DVD-Video if the region code is compatible with this system. You can Cover
IN YOUR REGION” check the compatible region code at the rear of the main unit.
“ ” • The operation is prevented by the system or disc. –
“AUTHORIZATION ERROR” • You are trying to play a DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different 23
registration code. You cannot play the content on this system.
“RENTED MOVIE EXPIRED” or • The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. 23
“RENTAL EXPIRED”
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You have forgotten your ratings • Reset all the settings to factory preset. –
password. 1. Press [4, DVD/CD] and then press [8].
2. Press [8] on the main unit and [ 10] on the remote control at the same time.
“INIT” shows on the display panel.
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Playback starts slowly. • Playback starts slowly when an MP3 content has still picture data. Even after the content –
starts, the correct play time will not be shown.
• This is usual on DivX video. –
Playback does not start. • Playback of MPEG4 that contains still picture data is not possible. –
• If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, correct playback is not possible. –
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(Example: www.divx.com/vod)
Groups deeper than the eighth
layer on a data disc are not shown • Groups deeper than the eighth layer are shown as the eighth layer. 22
correctly.
A menu screen shows during skip • This is usual for Video CDs. –
or search.
Playback control menu does not with playback control (PBC).
show. • Press [8] two times and then press [4, DVD/CD]. –
Sound Page
No sound. • Examine the connections. 6
• Increase the volume. 8
• There is possibly a pause in the sound when you change the play speed. 13
• Audio is possibly not output because of how the contents are made. –
Sound is distorted. • Noise can occur when playing WMA. –
Humming heard during playback. • An AC mains lead or a fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and –
cords away from the cables of this system.
Picture Page
Picture is distorted. • It is common to experience some distortion during “SEARCH”. 11
• Make sure that the system is connected directly to the TV, and is not connected through 6
a VCR.
• Change the “SOURCE SELECT” in Menu 2. 13
No picture. • Examine the connection. 6
• Make sure that the video input mode of the TV is correct. –
A defective TV display or faded • The system and TV are using different video systems. –
colours. – Use the multi-system or NTSC TV.
• The system used on the disc does not complement your TV. 20
– Videos on PAL discs cannot be correctly shown on an NTSC TV.
– This system can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 to be shown on a PAL TV
(“NTSC DISC OUT” in “VIDEO” menu).
Picture stops.
• Picture can stop if the DivX contents are more than 2 GB. –
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Menus not shown correctly. • Change the zoom ratio to “NORMAL” in “ZOOM” in Menu 2. 13
• Change the “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. 20
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Auto zoom function does not • Switch off the zoom function of the TV. –
operate correctly. • Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. 20
• Zoom function does not work well especially in dark scenes or does not work at all due to –
the type of disc.
When playing PAL disc, picture is • Set “TRANSFER MODE” in Menu 2 to “AUTO”. 13
distorted.
There is a ghosting effect when the • Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO” menu to “INTERLACE”. 20
progressive output is on.
Picture not in progressive output. • Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO” menu to “PROGRESSIVE”. 20
• If you connect the system to the TV through the VIDEO OUT terminal, output will be –
interlace, even if “PRG” is shown.
Radio Page
Distorted sound or noise is heard. • Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. 6, 7
“ST” flickers or does not show. • Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MONO”. 16
A beat sound is heard. • Switch off the TV or move it away from the system. –
A low hum is heard during AM • Move the antenna away from other cables and cords. –
broadcasts. • Set to “BP 1” or “BP 2”. 16
USB Page
The USB mass storage device or • The format of the USB mass storage device or the contents in it is/are not compatible 14
the contents in it cannot be read. with the system.
• USB mass storage devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB cannot work in –
some conditions.
Slow operation of the USB mass • Large content size or large memory USB mass storage device takes longer time to read –
storage device. and show on the TV.
USB recording stops suddenly • Error occurred during USB recording. Disconnect the USB mass storage device and then 14
“REC ERROR”. connect again.
To reset memory
1. Disconnect the AC mains lead. (Wait 3 minutes before you continue with step 2.)
2. While you press and hold [1] on the main unit, connect the AC mains lead again.
“- - - - - - - -” shows on the display panel.
3. Release [1].
All the settings are set back to the factory preset. It is necessary to set the memory items again.
Maintenance
To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Clean the heads regularly to make sure that you get good quality playback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).
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Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)
AMPLIFIER SECTION (1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX 6, 7)
RMS output power stereo mode (2) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG 4, 7, MP3 2, 7, MPEG4 5, 7,
DivX 6, 7)
Front High (both ch driven)
(3) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX 6, 7)
140 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 10% THD
(4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG 4, 7, MP3 2, 7, MPEG4 5, 7,
Front Low (both ch driven)
DivX 6, 7)
160 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10% THD
(5) +R/+RW (Video)
Total RMS stereo mode power 600 W
(6) +R DL (Video)
PMPO output power 6600 W
(7) CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD 1, MP3 2, 7, WMA 3, 7,
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JPEG 4, 7, MPEG4 5, 7, DivX 6, 7)
FM/AM TUNER SECTION 1
Conforming to IEC62107
2
MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
Preset station FM 30 stations 3
Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3
AM 15 stations Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
Frequency modulation (FM) 4
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Frequency range 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096 pixels
Antenna terminals 75 (unbalanced) (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). Extremely long and
Amplitude modulation (AM) narrow pictures may not be displayed.
Frequency range 522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step) 5
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or
520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step) DVD video recorders
Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4
(Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system
TERMINALS SECTION 6
Plays DivX® video.
Digital audio output
7
The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio,
Coaxial digital output Pin jack picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and
Phone jack video contents and 255 groups (Excluding Root folder).
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack Pick up
Mic jack Wavelength
Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 system) CD 790 nm
Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 1.2 k DVD 655 nm
AUX Laser power CLASS 1M
Terminal RCA jack Audio output (Disc)
Music port (Front) Number of channels 2 ch (FL, FR)
Sensitivity (Normal) 700 mV, 6.8 k FL = Front left
(High) 250 mV, 6.8 k FR = Front right