Operations Guide Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System Model No. SC-NC9 SC-NC6 SC-NC9 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. SC-NC9 is used in the illustrations unless otherwise indicated. Please keep this manual for future reference. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. Note “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Dear customer SC-NC9 : indicates features applicable to SC-NC9 only SC-NC6 : SC-NC6 only Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety precautions Getting Started Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperature, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Tray/disc handling caution Adhere to the following to avoid problems. Tray caution Disc handling precautions Removing the power plug • Press [^] to turn off the unit and remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared. Cleaning discs DVD-V VCD CD Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.
Simple setup STEP Positioning the speakers Step 1: Positioning the speakers Positioning for best effect How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points. • Place speakers on flat secure bases. • Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with a thick curtain. • Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation. • The angles in the diagrams are approximate.
Speaker installation options Simple setup SC-NC9 ■ Assemblying the speakers for Bi-Amp TS mode To enjoy better sound quality in Bi-Amp TS mode (➡ page 34, Refining the sound quality: Fi Mode), stack the surround speakers on the front speakers. 1 2 Base stands 6 Metal brackets 12 Short screws Attach the base stands to the front speakers. Front speaker 4 Long screws 6 Side lock cover 2 Place the surround speakers on the front speakers.
Simple setup STEP Connecting the speakers SC-NC9 Speaker cables • Front (2 x 1.5 m) 1 Speaker cable sticker • Subwoofer (1 x 2.
STEP Supplied accessories AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead Simple setup Television, antenna and AC mains lead connections Video cable • Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. Conserving power The unit consumes a small amount of power (approx. 0.9 W) even when it is in standby mode. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
Simple setup Other television connections • Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be displayed correctly due to copy guard protection. • Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television's operating instructions. SC-NC9 ■ Connecting a television with HDMI terminal Note • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.
Simple setup ■ Using an S VIDEO OUT terminal Television Back of this unit S Video cable (not included) S-VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.
Simple setup STEP QUICK SETUP Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connection for the unit. ^, turn the unit on/off 1 CLOCK/ TIMER 2 3 SC-NC6 SC-NC9 DVD/CD (Press and hold) Power ON. Select “DVD/CD”. Step 5: QUICK SETUP / Step 6: Setting the time q, DVD/CD e, r, w, q, ENTER 4 5 Select Display the QUICK SETUP screen. 6 SC-NC9 RETURN u, 2/REW , i, 1/FF SC-NC6 Confirm SC-NC6 Select the option from the screen.
Control reference guide Remote control SC-NC9 Change the television’s video input mode (39) Television power on/off (39) Turn the unit on/off (12, 36) Clock and timer setting (12, 36) Adjust the television volume (39) PLAY/REC timer on/off (36) Sleep timer, Auto off operation setting (36) Change the television channel (39) Enter numbers (17) Display sound settings (17) Adjust the volume of this unit (17, 32) # EXT-IN: MUSIC P.
Control reference guide Control reference guide This unit AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. Disc tray (5, 16) Standby/on switch (8) 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. MANUAL EQ, SOUND SC-NC9 FI MODE SC-NC6 SUBWOOFER Adjust sound field and sound quality (34). e, r, selection button (34) Remote control sensor EXT-IN: MUSIC P.
Disc information ■ Commercial discs Indicated in these instructions by Logo DVD-Video DVD-V Video CD VCD CD CD ■ Recorded discs Disc Remarks High quality movie and music discs. Music discs with video. Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). Music discs (: Playable, X: Not playable) Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Discs — Basic play Using this unit 1 2 Turn the unit on. 4 Press to open disc tray. Start play. • It may take some time for play to start but this is normal. DVD/CD q 5 Adjust the volume. VOL – 3 Load a disc vertically. 8 cm disc 12 cm disc 12 cm disc guide Label to the right Discs — Basic play Disc tray Sub tray Pocket Insert into the pocket. Label to the right VOL + • For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before use Insert inside the guides.
Using the remote control Select Volume adjustment On-screen item select Stop The stopped play position is memorized when “RESUME” is displayed. • Press [q, DVD/CD] to resume play. • Press [g] again to clear the position. Pause • Press [q, DVD/CD] to continue normal play. Confirm DVD-V (while stopped) DVD-VR VCD CD Example: To select 12: [ >= 10] → [1] → [2] VCD with playback control • Press [g] to cancel the PBC function, then press the numbered buttons.
Discs — Convenient functions ➡ Page 13 for the position of the remote control buttons. Displaying current playback condition SC-NC9 Program play (up to 32 items) While stopped 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “Program Playback” screen. Every time you press the button: Program → Random → off (Normal play) SC-NC6 Each time you press the button: Basics → Details → Off 2 ■ Basics Example: DVD-V Current playback Press the numbered buttons to select the items.
➡ Page 13 for the position of the remote control buttons. SC-NC6 Zoom ratio Subtitles DVD-VR DVD-V VCD (motion picture parts only) To select appropriate screen size to fit your television screen. American Vista AUTO 4:3 Standard Cinemascope1 European Vista Cinemascope2 16:9 Standard DVD-V DivX (with multiple subtitles) VCD (SVCD only) To select subtitle language • On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. 4:3 Standard (4:3) European Vista (1.
Discs — Using navigation menus ➡ Page 13 for the position of the remote control buttons. ■ Using the submenu 1 Press [FUNCTIONS] while the navigation menu (➡ page 19) is displayed Actual items depend on the disc.
• Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Playing the programs Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [e, r] to select the item. The selected program plays in the background. • Press [q] to show the contents of the program. Example: HighMAT TM and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries Direct Navigator No.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the personal and noncommercial 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 licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Discs — Using On-screen menus 3 Make the settings. Select Select Confirm Example: DVD-V 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish Show the “Functions” menu. 2 Select the menu. Select Return to the previous menu Functions Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle 1 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish Go to the next menu Confirm Example: 4 DVD-V Functions Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle Press to exit.
Discs — Using On-screen menus Functions Menu Rotate picture To rotate a picture To turn slideshow on/off On Slideshow Off To change the slideshow timing 1 (Fast) to 5 (Slow). Other Settings (➡ below) Other Settings Discs — Using On-screen menus Play Speed To change play speed DVD-VR DVD-V – from "x0.6" to "x1.4" • Press [q, DVD/CD] to return to normal play. • After you change the speed – SC-NC9 Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect. – SC-NC9 Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo.
Other Settings Transfer Mode When you play NTSC disc Auto1: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. Auto2: In addition to Auto1, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it. Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content is distorted. When you play PAL discs, MPEG4 or DivX video Auto: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
Discs — Using On-screen menus Other Settings ■ Display Menu Information On Subtitle Position 0 to –60 in 2 unit steps. Subtitle Brightness “Auto” to automatically adjust the brightness against the background, or 0 to –7. Discs — Using On-screen menus 4:3 Aspect Just Fit Zoom Off JPEG To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television [Go to “Video” menu in the Setup menus, and select “16:9” for “TV Aspect” (➡ page 28).] Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Discs — Changing the player’s settings 2 SC-NC9 Select the menu and item. 1 Display the Setup menu. SC-NC9 Select Go to right 3 (Press and hold) Confirm Select Make the setting. Select SC-NC6 SC-NC6 If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➡ page 12) the QUICK SETUP screen appears. 4 Press to exit SC-NC9 SC-NC6 Confirm Item Menu HDMI Setting The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ■ “Disc” menu Audio Choose the audio language.
The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ■ “Video” menu TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. RQTX0072 Discs — Changing the player’s settings TV Type Select to suit the type of television. 28 Time Delay When connected with an AV amplifier and Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video. Video Out (AV/Component) Choose the video signal format to be output from the SCART (AV) and Component terminal.
The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. SC-NC9 RGB Range Set “HDMI Colour Space” to “RGB” (➡ Picture Menu, page 25) Video Mode Audio Output VIERA Link • Standard • Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct. • On : When connected through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output from the HDMI terminal. Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480i or 576i (interlace).
Discs — Changing the player’s settings Language code list Discs — Changing the player’s settings 6566 Abkhazian: 6565 Afar: 6570 Afrikaans: 8381 Albanian: 6577 Ameharic: 6582 Arabic: 7289 Armenian: 6583 Assamese: 6589 Aymara: Azerbaijani: 6590 6665 Bashkir: 6985 Basque: Bengali; Bangla: 6678 6890 Bhutani: 6672 Bihari: 6682 Breton: 6671 Bulgarian: 7789 Burmese: Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 6765 Catalan: 9072 Chinese: 6779 Corsican: 7282 Croatian: 6783 Czech: Danish: Dutch: English: Esperanto: Estoni
The radio Preset tuning Preset channels to make selection simpler. Up to 30 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands. Numbered buttons Automatic presetting TUNER Press and hold [ENTER]. (Release when “PROGRAM” appears) FUNCTIONS u, i, 2/REW, 1/FF t, y, SLOW/SEARCH The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and start to preset the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. When finished, the last station to be set is played.
The radio RDS broadcasting The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will light up on the display. PTY displays VARIED FINANCE POP M CHILDREN ROCK M SOCIAL A M-O-R-M RELIGION LIGHT M PHONE IN CLASSICS TRAVEL OTHER M LEISURE WEATHER JAZZ Each time you press the button: P. SERVICE → P.
Cassette tapes — Play and Recording Recording from external source: “MUSIC P.”, “AUX” or “AV” Stop v One side is played. / Both sides are played (forward → reverse). $ Both sides are played repeatedly until [g] is pressed. Fastforward and rewind Recording Preparation: 1. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. 2. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the reverse mode. One side only records.
Sound field and sound quality – SC-NC9 FI MODE SC-NC9 SC-NC6 FI MODE SUBWOOFER SC-NC6 e, r, w, q, SOUND SUBWOOFER ENTER ENTER MANUAL EQ, SOUND CH SELECT, -TEST SRND MANUAL EQ C.FOCUS, % PLII e, r To make a setting. To adjust the level in the setting. Select or Confirm or (on this unit) (on this unit) • The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, or when headphones are used.
SRND SRND 1: Adds surround effects to stereo sources. SRND 2: Use this mode when playing movie software. OFF: Cancel • You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best surround effect (➡ right). • SRND mode does not work when playing a DVD recorded with 5.1 channel. • When Dolby Pro Logic II is on, SRND mode has no effect. Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus SC-NC9 Use with discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel.
Convenient functions The play/record timer You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record from radio station, “MUSIC P.”, “AUX” or “AV” (record timer). The play and record timers cannot be used together. • Switch on the unit and set the clock (➡ Setting the time, page 12). • For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (tape, CD, radio, “MUSIC P.”, “AUX”, “AV” or USB) and set the volume.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” Speaker control u, 2/REW t, SLOW/SEARCH What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic television (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” Using other equipment VIERA Link Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) You can control the disc menus of the stereo system with the TV’s remote control when using the “DVD/CD” or “USB” source. When operating the TV’s remote control, refer to the below illustration for operation buttons. 1 Select the stereo system operation ENTER/ PLAY menu by using the television menu settings.
Using other equipment Operating a television Aim at the remote control at the television for the following operations. TV/AV Switching the television’s video Turning the input mode television on/off +, –, VOLUME Adjusting the volume 2, CH 1 Changing channels EXT-IN To play audio from your television through this unit's speakers. For SCART (AV) terminal connection ➡ page 10. For AUX terminal connection ➡ page 38. Press [EXT-IN] to select "AV"# or “AUX”. Every time you press the button: MUSIC P.
Using other equipment Using the USB playback function WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class devices. Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer) Preparation Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up. It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The USB device is not recognized by this unit. 1 Connect the USB mass storage device (not included).
Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following 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, consult your dealer for instructions. (HDMI function is only available for SC-NC9.) ■ Power No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode Page • Insert the AC mains lead securely. • The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer or auto-off function.
■ A-B repeat Point B is automatically set. Page • The end of an item become point B when it is reached. 24 ■ Markers • You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW (DVD-VR) discs. Cannot add markers. • You cannot add markers if the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display. • The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video recorder. There are already You can clear them but they will reappear when you switch the unit to standby, markers.
Troubleshooting guide Page Menu is not displayed correctly. Auto zoom function does not work well. • • • • • • Change the zoom ratio to “x1.00”. Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. Turn off television’s zoom function. Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc.
“DVD U11” “ERROR” • Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean. • Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. “DVD H ” “DVD F ” stands for a number. • Trouble may have occurred. The number following "H" and “F” depend on the status of the unit”. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it. • If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.
Specifications g AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-NC9 RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 95 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Surround Ch 95 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Center Ch 95 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Subwoofer Ch 115 W per channel (3 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 590 W DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 1% THD Surround Ch 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 1% THD Center Ch 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 1% THD Subwoofe
Video system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC Composite video output Output level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω) Terminal Pin jack (1 system) Scart jack (1 system) S-video output Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω) C output level 0.3 Vp-p (75 Ω) (PAL) 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω) (NTSC) Terminal S terminal (1 system) Scart jack (1 system) Component video output [NTSC: 480p / 480i, PAL: 576p / 576i] Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω ) PB output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) PR output level 0.
CAUTION! CAUTION! (Back of product) - • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
