DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. AUDIO/ VIDEO SC-DM3 The region number of this unit is “1”. You can play DVD-Video marked “1”, “ALL”, or with a region number including “1”. Example: 1 ALL 1 2 4 See page 4 for details. [For\U.S.A.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Main unit SA-DM3 Front and center speakers SB-FDM3 Getting started Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Table of contents Accessories ∏ 1 Remote control (N2QAJB000055) ∏ 2 Batteries for remote control Getting started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 14 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Simple setup STEP 1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEP 2 Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEP 3 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Getting started Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
Simple setup Setup Lying down Sheet of feet Simple setup UP VOLUME PHONES DOWN PL D POWER DVD / Prepare the unit as follows according to the setup you choose. Turn the unit off before changing the setup. /I This unit can be setup standing or lying down. OPEN/CLOSE Attach the feet to the base of the unit (left side when standing). Do not set up the unit upside down as this can cause malfunction. Logo to the left / Stand TUNER/AUX 1 STEP Standing PL Attach the stand to the unit.
STEP 3 Speakers Sheet of speakercord stickers Simple setup 1 Attaching the stickers to the speaker cords Attach the speaker-cord stickers to make connection easier. 1 Front (L) 3 Surround (L) 5 Center FRONT Lch SURROUND Lch CENTER 1 3 5 e.g. 1 Front (L) 6 Subwoofer 2 Front (R) 4 Surround (R) FRONT Rch SURROUND Rch SUB WOOFER 2 4 6 Attaching to a wall Notes on speaker use Front and surround speakers can be attached to a wall.
2 Connecting: Connect in numeric order, top to bottom.
STEP 5 Simple setup AM loop antenna Antennas and AC power supply cord FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord AM loop antenna 2 Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords. 1 FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. AC power supply cord (included) To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.5 W) even when it is turned off with [Í].
STEP 6 The remote control Remote control Batteries R6, AA, UM-3 2 3 ∫ Batteries Do not; ≥mix old and new 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.
Control reference guide 1 2 Remote control TV 3 4 X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP 5 Getting started TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU 6 TEST ; < = > ? @ A B D E F G CH SELECT 7 8 9 : C ENTER ACTION LIGHT AUDIO PAGE ANGLE RETURN GROUP SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 CINEMA D.ENH GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE H I J PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT K A-B REPEAT CANCEL EQ S.
Discs—Basic play [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit. ≥Press [POWER Í/I] to turn on the unit. 2 PL 1 Press [DVD/CD 1] to select “DVD/CD” as the source. 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and place the disc.
Discs—Basic play TV P.MEMORY TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP ∫ STOP ; PAUSE TOP MENU DVD/CD TOP MENU MENU TEST :, 9 ! SKIP " 6, 5 SLOW/ SEARCH 1DVD/CD MENU CH SELECT 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ACTION LIGHT RETURN AUDIO PAGE ANGLE RETURN GROUP SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 CINEMA D.ENH Disc operations GUI DISPLAY PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT Numbered buttons CINEMA EQ PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE LEVEL MIX 2CH D.
Skipping chapters or tracks Starting play from a selected track or title [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play or while paused Press [:] or [9]. ≥Each press increases the number of skips. Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Remote control only Press the numbered buttons to select the item. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] To select a 2-digit number Example: To select track 23, press [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. During play Play starts from the selected item. X] or [W W/9] on the main unit.
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Subtitles TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button.
Discs—Convenient functions Repeat play TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] During play Press [REPEAT]. PAUSE STOP DVD/CD Each time you press the button: ∫ STOP TOP MENU [DVD-A] ≥Normal play Track Whole group MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER T G OFF OFF GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO PAGE ANGLE ≥All group play Track RETURN GROUP SLEEP T All groups ALL A ALL OFF OFF ALL PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 CINEMA D.
Discs—Convenient functions Program play TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP DVD/CD ∫ STOP TOP MENU MENU TEST Disc operations 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER :, 9 ! SKIP " 6, 5 SLOW/ SEARCH 1DVD/CD [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] (There is no on-screen display.) To play a maximum of 24 tracks in a programmed order 1 While stopped Press [PROGRAM] until the following display appears. e.g. [DVD-A] CH SELECT PLAY MODE Choose a group and track, then press ENTER.
Random play Selecting groups to play [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [DVD-A] Remote control only Remote control only [DVD-A] The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups. How these groups are played differs with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc for further details. 1 While stopped Press [RANDOM]. 1 Press [SHIFT] r [GROUP]. e.g. three groups 1 Choose a group or groups.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons 2 TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Press [3, 4] to select the menu. CH SELECT ENTER ACTION LIGHT GUI DISPLAY RETURN AUDIO PAGE ANGLE RETURN GROUP SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 CINEMA D.
Disc information e.g. [DVD-V] C 2 Î Digital 1 : 46 : 50 2 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch ON 1 ENG [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Subtitles on/off ON()OFF ON 1 ENG 1 [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Angle number [DVD-A] Group number G 1 2 [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] Track number [DVD-V] Title number T 2 [DVD-A] Still picture number Selected picture is shown during play.
The radio: manual tuning 2 PL Displayed when a radio station is tuned. Displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. D TUNER/AUX DVD/CD TUNER/AUX Radio operations TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Press [6] or [5] to select the frequency of the required station. DVD/CD TOP MENU TUNER/AUX 6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH 3 Adjust the volume. If noise is excessive in FM Press [SHIFT] i [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.
The radio: preset tuning TUNER/AUX TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Manual presetting :, 9 XSKIPW Preset the stations one at a time. DVD/CD TOP MENU 1 2 3 MENU TEST Remote control only CH SELECT ENTER ACTION LIGHT AUDIO PAGE ANGLE RETURN GROUP SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE Press [PROGRAM]. Press the numbered buttons to select a channel. 9, W] then press [PROAlternatively, press [: :, X] or [9 GRAM].
Sound field Note ≥Dolby Pro Logic and Super Surround cannot be used if headphones are connected. ≥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. Sound field system Features Software ≥Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in cinemas. ≥This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP 1 Press [SHIFT] i [ÎPL]. DVD/CD TOP MENU Lights up MENU TEST CH SELECT TEST PL D CH SELECT 3, 4 ENTER 2 ACTION LIGHT AUDIO PAGE ANGLE RETURN GROUP SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 CINEMA D.ENH GUI DISPLAY To cancel Press [SHIFT] i [ÎPL]. PROGRAM RANDOM Note Turn Dolby Pro Logic off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS.
Sound field TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Changing sound field and quality Press [EQ] to select a setting. DVD/CD TOP MENU Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to rock (factory preset). CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music. DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you were in a disco. LIVE: Makes vocals more alive. HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall. FLAT: Canceled (no effect is added).
Convenient functions Operating a television TV TV Í TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH TV/VIDEO Remote control only XTV CHW You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Turning the television on/off Press [SHIFT] i [TV Í]. PAUSE STOP DVD/CD TOP MENU Switching the television’s video input mode Press [SHIFT] i [TV/VIDEO]. MENU Changing channels TEST CH SELECT 3, 4 X TV CH W].
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 27 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset. Menus Disc Video Other functions Audio Display Others 26 RQT6220 Items Options Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Choose the preferred audio language.
Common procedures TV TV/VIDEO TUNER/AUX X TV CH W X SKIP W P.MEMORY SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP Remote control only See page 26 for menu and option details. Preparation DVD/CD 1 DVD/CD TOP MENU TEST CH SELECT ENTER ACTION Disc ACTION LIGHT AUDIO PAGE ANGLE RETURN GROUP SLEEP 1 2 3 GUI DISPLAY SUBTITLE ACTION, RETURN 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 CINEMA D.ENH REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL EQ PL SUBWOOFER FM MODE LEVEL SHIFT Automatic English Ratings Level 8 ENTER RETURN RANDOM S.
Changing settings Entering a password (Ratings) L [DVD-V] a The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. ≥Do not forget your password. 2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
Optional audio/video equipment connections ≥Turn the unit off before making connections. ≥Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) AUDIO OUT R L Audio cable Laser disc player/Video cassette recorder, etc. AM ANT LOOP EXT FM ANT 75 L R S-VIDEO OUT AUX VIDEO OUT White (L) You can playback the sound from a laser disc player/video cassette recorder, etc. through this unit’s speakers. This unit has Dolby Pro Logic circuitry.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www. panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Picture Picture distorted. ≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. No picture. ≥Ensure that the television is connected properly. 7 ≥Make sure the television is on. ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. The picture shown on the television is not normal. (The sides of the picture are cut off or black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.) ≥Go to the Video menu in the ACTION screen, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television.
Glossary Bitstream I/P/B This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture (I-picture) This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself. This means it has the best picture quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION FTC TTL POWER OUTPUT 170 W 120 Hz–20 kHz 1.0 % total harmonic distortion FRONT 15 W per channel (8 ≠) CENTER 45 W (8 ≠) SURROUND 20 W per channel (8 ≠) 45 Hz–120 Hz 1.
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions.
Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
