DVD Stereo System Operating Instructions The above illustration of the unit is an example and shows the model for the U.S.A. Model No. SC-DK20 Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD unit and software according to where they are sold. For U.S.A. and Canada •The region number of this unit is “1”. •The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”. Example: For the Middle East and South Africa •The region number of this unit is “2”.
Dear customer Table of contents Before use 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. For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia For U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: The radio: manual tuning ........................................................... 28 The radio: preset tuning ............................................................. 29 Tape operations Cassette tapes ............................................................................. 30 Sound quality/sound field operations Adjusting the bass ...................................................................... 31 Changing sound field and quality ..............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before use 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. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
The remote control Disc information Types of discs Batteries This unit can playback discs bearing any of the marks. DVD-Video DVD-R Audio CD Video CD Before use R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 L CD-R and CD-RW discs • Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type 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.
Disc information Disc symbols used in these operating instructions Type of disc for the type of TV The functions you can use depend on the type of disc you play. These marks are used to indicate which type of disc is available for use. DVDs and Video CDs are recorded using either PAL or NTSC. : Feature can be used with DVD-Video Before use : Feature can be used with Video CD : Feature can be used with Audio CD CD For Australia, N.Z.
Simple set-up 1 STEP Front speaker (SB-DK20) Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Locating Center speaker • (For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia) Optimum location Distance: A=B=C=D=E The medium-sized speaker is the center speaker (SB-PC90). SB-PC90 SB-PC93 • (For U.S.A., Canada and others) The small speaker with the short cord is the center speaker (SB-PC93). The model numbers are printed on the back of the speakers.
Simple set-up 2 STEP Speakers and TV The illustrations show the model for U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and N.Z. Connect the cords to the terminals of same color. • Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires. • Be sure to connect only positive (red or gray) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (black, blue or gray with blue line) wires to negative (–) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.
3 STEP Antennas and AC power supply cord For areas except U.S.A., Canada, Australia and N.Z. Set the voltage before connection (➡ below). For areas except U.S.A., Canada, Australia, N.Z. and Asia If the power plug will not fit your socket, use the power plug adaptor (included). FM indoor antenna Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Simple set-up AC power supply cord Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Front panel controls Main unit ! CINEMA DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CD MANAGER OPEN CLOSE 2 4 1 PL S.SRND 3 DISPLAY DEMO SUPER 3D AI CLOCK TIMER SOUND EQ 5 PLAY REC 6 Control guide and preparatory steps AC IN SUPER SOUND EQ TUNE MODE SELECTOR TUNER TAPE VOL DVD/CD SUBWOOFER BAND MEMORY DOWN 8 7 " # $ % & ( ) ~ + , .
Front panel controls Remote control 7 TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER The illustration shows the remote control for areas except Australia, N.Z., the Middle East, South Africa and Asia. ACTIO CTION UTING MUT 8 ] Buttons such as 6 function in the same way as the controls on the main unit.
A Turning DEMO off A demonstration of the display is shown if you have not set the clock. You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning it off. 1 2•4 -DISPLAY/ –DEMO Press and hold [-DISPLAY/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed. Each time you press and hold the button: NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO (on) 3 B Setting the time A 1 DISPLAY DEMO (For U.S.A. and Canada) (For others) 1 f/I]) to turn the Press [POWER f/I] ([f unit on. 2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] “CLOCK”.
Quick Setup Remote control only TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER 1•5 ACTIO CTION UTING MUT Preparation DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO • Turn on the television and switch the video-input mode on the television to suit the connection. TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE CLEAR CL AR PL RETURN URN AUD UDIO ANGLE NGLE 2•3 1 DVD D CD Press [SHIFT] + [SET UP] to show the QUICK SETUP screen. SELECTOR For U.S.A.
Discs DISC 1–DISC 5 1 Normal play CD 2 3 , TUNE MODE Preparation: Turn on the television and switch the video-input mode on the television to suit the connection. 1 Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. The unit comes on automatically. Insert a disc and press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
Discs TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER Information about discs that appears on the unit display ACTIO CTION MUT UTING DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO 1 TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP “ CH SELECT SE ECT ; ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR RETURN URN AUD UDIO ANGLE NGLE “DVD” 2• When a DVD is in the play position tray. “VCD” A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Discs TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER ACTIO CTION UTING MUT A DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO Pause (Still picture) Press [J] (on the main unit: [J, MEMORY] during play. TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP Press [DVD/CD :] to resume play. MENU CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO Resume function RETURN URN ANGLE NGLE A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Discs TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER ACTIO CTION MUT UTING A Skip DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO CD TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP Chapters/titles on DVD and tracks on Video CD and CD can be skipped. MENU CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO ;, : RETURN URN Remote control: f, 2] during play. Press [g, 1] or [f ANGLE NGLE On the main unit: [g/(, 1] or [)/f, 2] A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Discs CINEMA A Changing the picture quality for movie viewing You can change the picture quality for movie viewing. Press [CINEMA]. The button lights and the CINEMA display appears on the screen. Each time you press the button: → Cin.1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. → Cin.2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. → A Nor.: Normal mode (Factory preset). CINEMA Cin.
Discs TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER ACTIO CTION UTING MUT TOP OP MENU Changing soundtrack and subtitle languages DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO TV V CH UP MENU Numbered buttons CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP SUB TITLE TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR ;, :, 8, 9 Remote control only AUDIO Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks and subtitle languages recorded on them. You can change these during play.
Discs TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER ACTIO CTION MUT UTING Marking a position DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO CD TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP MENU Remote control only CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO ANGLE NGLE A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Other methods of disc play TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER Repeat function ACTIO CTION MUT UTING DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO CD TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP Remote control only MENU CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL A-B REPEAT CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO A-B REPEAT REP 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMOR MEMORY SHIFT REPEAT DVD/CD : DVD D CD TAPE PE SLOW SLO W S SEARCH RCH Repeat play ANGLE NGLE S.S .
Other methods of disc play TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP Program play ACTIO CTION UTING MUT 2 3 MENU CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP SELECTOR MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR L g, 3 f, 4 TVV CH DOWN WN CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO RETURN URN ANGLE NGLE A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Other methods of disc play TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER A Random play ACTIO CTION UTING MUT DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO CD TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP Remote control only MENU CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE 1 L PL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO RETURN URN ANGLE NGLE A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Other methods of disc play DISC 1–DISC 5 1 Using the CD MANAGER CD L, TUNE MODE SELECTOR 3 2 1 Use this function to select specific discs and tracks to play. There are 3 modes. 1-track mode: Plays one selected track on the current disc. 1-disc mode: Plays the current disc. All disc mode: Plays all loaded discs in succession from the current disc to the final disc . These modes make recording CDs easier (➡ page 38). Preparation: • Press [SELECTOR] to select “DVD/CD” .
Using On-Screen Menu Icons TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER Remote control only DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO TOP OP MENU ACTIO CTION MUT UTING TV V CH UP Numbered buttons MENU CH SELECT SE ECT 2•3•4 ENT NTER 1 TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO RETURN URN ENTER ANGLE NGLE Common procedures RETURN A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Using On-Screen Menu Icons Disc information T C 2 2 1 : 46 : 50 Icon p Digital 1 ENG 3/2.
Unit information Play menu Video menu Icon Content A-B repeat (➡ page 21) [ENTER] (start point)→[ENTER] (finish point) AB Nor. To cancel [ENTER] Repeat play (➡ page 21) User Content Digital picture mode Nor.: Normal mode Cin.1/Cin.2: Cinema mode (➡ page 18) User: User mode (➡ see below) The following items are also displayed when you select “User”. C (Chapter)↔T (Title)↔OFF → → OFF Icon 0 123¤¤ Marker (➡ page 20) You can mark up to 5 positions to play again.
The radio: manual tuning Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s frequency or they can be preset into channels to make it easy to tune (➡ page 29). 2 3 1 1 4 The unit comes on automatically. Each time you press the button: FM ↔ AM REV MODE/ FM MODE/BP 1 2 Press [ L, TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Each time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET 3 TUNER MHz BAND 2 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
The radio: preset tuning 1 J, MEMORY 2 There are two methods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting: The stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting: You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in. Up to 12 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands. 4 3 A Automatic presetting Do the following once each for FM and AM. Preparation: Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin (➡ page 28). Press and hold [J, MEMORY].
Cassette tapes 1 2 3 1 L, TUNE MODE REV MODE/ FM MODE/BP g/(, 3 )/f, 4 Press [c OPEN] and insert the cassette. The unit comes on automatically. Close the holder by hand. 2 Press [TAPE / -] to start play. 3 Adjust the volume. Every time you press the button: - ↔ / -: Forward side is played. /: Reverse side is played. To stop the tape Press [L, TUNE MODE] (remote control: [L]).
A Adjusting the bass Press [SUBWOOFER]. • When listening through speakers SUBWOOFER → Each time you press the button: MID (medium) → MAX (high) → Light off (flat) SOUND EQ • When listening through headphones Each time you press the button: Light on (on) ↔ Light off (off) B 2 Press [SOUND EQ] to select a setting. Each time you press the button: HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music. DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you were in a disco.
Changing sound field and quality Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) SUPER 3D AI SOUND EQ TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER Turning AI EQ on ACTIO CTION UTING MUT DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO TOP OP MENU Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and light coordinates, and add surround effects with the threedimensional settings. TV V CH UP Main unit: Press [SUPER 3D AI]. Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [3D AI]. The current AI EQ mode is displayed.
Enjoying surround sound The following chart gives a summary of this unit’s surround features. Note • All the features are only effective if speakers are used. No discernible effect will be heard through headphones. • None of the features are effective when radio is selected as the source. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the surround system off. DOLBY DIGITAL Features Software • Dolby Digital is a discrete 5.
Enjoying surround sound See page 35 for speaker level adjustments. 1 A DOLBY DIGITAL Play a DOLBY DIGITAL source. “ 0DIGITAL” is displayed. B To down-mix Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) signals to 2 channels Remote control only Press [SHIFT] + [MIX 2CH]. To cancel, press [SHIFT] + [MIX 2CH] again. TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER MIX 2CH ACTIO CTION MUT UTING DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO C DOLBY PRO LOGIC 1 Press [pPL]. The button lights.
Enjoying surround sound TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER Speaker level adjustments ACTIO CTION MUT UTING DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent level. TOP OP MENU CH SELECT TV V CH UP MENU 8, 9 CH SELECT SE ECT Remote control only ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN RETURN URN TEST MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL pPL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO S.S .
Enjoying surround sound A SUPER SURROUND S.SRND Press [S.SRND] to select “MOVIE” or “MUSIC”. The button lights. → Each time you press the button: MUSIC → MOVIE → STEREO SOUND (off) To cancel Press [S.SRND] so the indicator turns off. TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER ACTIO CTION MUT UTING DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO Note Turn super surround off when playing a DVD recorded with 5.1-channel Dolby Digital. The surround effects will not be reproduced correctly if this is left on.
Before recording A Side A Selection of tapes for recording The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. Tab for side B Tab for side A To re-record High position tape ✔ High position/ TYPE II ✔ Metal position/ TYPE IV ✕ A Normal tape Normal position/TYPE I A Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Discrimination hole Volume, sound quality and surround effects • Recording level is set automatically.
Recording discs DISC 1– DISC 5 Preparation: • Do the preparatory steps (➡ page 37). • Press [SELECTOR] to select “DVD/CD”. Normal recording 1,1 Insert the disc you want to record. SELECTOR L, TUNE MODE If play starts, press [L, TUNE MODE] twice to stop the disc. If the disc is not in the play position (➡ page 14), press [DISC 1]–[DISC 5] to select the disc, then press [L, TUNE MODE] twice. 2 2 1 REC STOP 1 Press [[REC/STOP]. 2 Press [DVD/CD :] to start play.
A Recording the radio Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (➡ page 37). 1 Tune to the required station. (➡ page 28 or 29) 2 REV MODE/ FM MODE/BP aREC/STOP To stop recording Press [[ REC/STOP]. B To reduce noise while recording an AM broadcast (Beat proof function) REC STOP TUNED STEREO REC B Press [REV MODE/FM MODE/BP] while recording. Each time you press the button: BP 1 ↔ BP 2 Select the position where there is less noise.
Enjoying karaoke (For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia) TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER SET UP MUT UTING MIC DISC TV V CH UP MENU TV V VIDEO IDEO 3 ECHO TOP OP MENU Karaoke operations 2 Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD Remote control only CH SELECT SE ECT 1 2 ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO RETURN URN ANGLE NGLE A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Enjoying karaoke (For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia) TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER SET UP MUT UTING MIC DISC TV V CH UP MENU TV V VIDEO IDEO 3 ECHO TOP OP MENU Enjoying karaoke with karaoke Video CDs CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO Remote control only RETURN URN ANGLE NGLE A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Enjoying karaoke (For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia) TVV POWER ER AUTO O OF OFF MIX 2CH CH SLEEP EEP DIMMER DISC MIC TV V VIDEO IDEO SET UP MUT UTING – MIC + ECHO A Adding an echo effect ECHO Remote control only TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP MENU Press [SHIFT] + [ECHO]. CH SELECT SE ECT ENT NTER TVV CH DOWN WN Karaoke operations MARKER ER SUB TITLE PL CLEAR CL AR AUD UDIO ANGLE NGLE A-B REPEAT REP S.S .
Using the timers The play timer This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time. For U.S.A. and Canada: 12-hour clock For others: 24-hour clock The example shows settings on the 12-hour clock for play between 6:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. 4 2•3 1 CLOCK TIMER PLAY Preparation: • Press [POWER f/I] ([f/I]) to turn the unit on, set the time (➡ page 12). • Select the desired source for timer play. Disc Press [SELECTOR] to select “DVD/CD” and insert an Audio CD, etc.
Using the timers The record timer 6 1 This timer records the radio at the set time. For U.S.A. and Canada: 12-hour clock For others: 24-hour clock The example shows settings on the 12-hour clock for recording from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4 2•3 Preparation: • Press [POWER f/I] ([f/I]) to turn the unit on, set the time (➡ page 12). • Press [TUNER, BAND] and tune in the desired station. 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] “rREC”.
Using the timers A A The play and record timers Turning the timers on and off The selected timer comes on at the set time if the indicator (“rPLAY” or “rREC”) is on. The timer can be turned on and off by pressing [rPLAY/rREC]. CLOCK/ TIMER Checking the timers • B Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “rPLAY” or “rREC”. The set timer conditions are shown in the following order.
Convenient functions A A Changing the sound range display The unit’s display shows the level of each sound range with the three types of display described below. -DISPLAY/ –DEMO Press [-DISPLAY/–DEMO]. → Each time you press the button: Normal display → Peak-hold display → Aurora display a Normal display This display indicates the strength of the sound in each tonal range.
A B Laser disc player/ Video cassette recorder/ Record player External unit connections Rear panel • Turn the unit off before making connections. • Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) R L AUDIO OUT Stereo connection cable (not included) White (L) (R) Red AUX A Laser disc player/Video cassette recorder, etc. You can playback the sound from a laser disc player/video cassette recorder through this unit’s speakers.
Using other equipment A Listening to an external source POWER f/I (f/I) Preparation: Press [POWER f/I] ([f/I]) to turn the unit on. 1 SELECTOR Press [SELECTOR] to select “AUX”. → Each time you press the button: TUNER → TAPE → DVD/CD → AUX 2 aREC/STOP Operate the unit. B Recording an external source A 1 Preparation: • Press [POWER f/I] ([f/I]) to turn the unit on. • Do the preparatory steps (➡ page 37). SELECTOR Press [SELECTOR] to select “AUX”.
Changing settings ACTIO CTION MUT UTING 1 DISC TV V VIDEO IDEO TOP OP MENU TV V CH UP Common procedures MENU CH SELECT SE ECT RETURN URN 2•3•4 ANGLE NGLE RETURN ENT NTER TEST EST GUI DISP TVV CH DOWN WN MARKER ER SUB TITLE CLEAR CL AR PL AUD UDIO 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMOR MEMORY SHIFT SELECTOR DVD D CD Preparation: Press [SELECTOR] to select “DVD/CD”. TAPE PE SUBWOOFER SUBW OFER SLOW SLO W S SEARCH RCH See pages 50–53 for menu and option details.
Changing settings Summary of settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. See page 49 for details on operation. Shaded items are the factory settings. Main menu Disc The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “Menu Language” in the Display menu (➡ page 52). Options Menu Audio Choose the preferred audio language. For Australia, N.Z.
Changes to the settings remain intact after the unit is turned off. Do the setting procedures again to restore to the original settings. Remarks Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. Level 8: All DVDs can be played. Level 1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVDs with corresponding ratings recorded on them. Level 0: Prohibits play of all DVDs. • The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 (➡ page 54).
Changing settings Summary of settings Main menu Timer and others Audio Display Options Menu Speaker Setting (Dolby Digital only) Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers (➡ page 55). Center: 0 / 1.3 / 2.6 / 3.9 / 5.3 ms Surround (L/R): 0 / 5.3 / 10.6 / 15.9 ms D. Range Compression (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest sound and the softest sound. Off On Audio during Search Choose whether to have sound during search.
Remarks When the center/surround speakers cannot be located in the ideal position. Timer and others Turn dynamic range compression on in the following cases. • For clear dialogue when listening at low volume. • When sound is distorted while playing multi-channel DVD audio through two channels.
Changing settings Entering a password When changing ratings (When the level is 0 to 7) When setting ratings (When the level is 8) 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]. The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”. 1. Input your 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. SETUP SETUP Ratings Enter a 4-digit password, then press ENTER.
Delay time (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only) The sound from speakers can reach the listening position at different times depending on placement. You can allow for this difference by changing the delay time of the center and surround speakers. Changing the delay time Calculating delay time Ideal position of the center speaker R C Center delay time D2 D1 SW SETUP L D3 LS RS Exit Ideal position of the surround speaker It is recommended to place all the speakers inside this circle.
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.
The display is wrong or play won’t start. The disc may be upside down. % Wipe the disc. Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again. “TAKE OUT/DISC” appears on the display. There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.) The tray will open automatically.
Glossary Chapter Video This is the smallest division on DVD and is roughly equivalent to a track. Frame This is the largest division on DVD. Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about thirty frames shown each second. Track Field This is the smallest division on Video CD and Audio CD, and usually equates to a single song. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames.
References Servicenter List (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Warranty (ONLY FOR 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.
For U.S.A., Canada and Latin America AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION For U.S.A.
Memo Specifications For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia AMPLIFIER SECTION DISC SECTION RMS power output 10 % THD, both channels driven 75 Hz SUBWOOFER 150 W (4 Ω) 1 kHz FRONT 40 W per ch (6 Ω) CENTER 80 W (8 Ω) SURROUND 40 W per ch (8 Ω) Total power in stereo mode (FRONT and SUBWOOFER) 230 W Total power in Home Theater mode 390 W PMPO power output 3300 W Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV MIC 0.
For Australia and N.Z.
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.