Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System Model No. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Table of contents Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of January 2008) 1 x FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L1) 1 x AM loop antenna (N1DAAAA00001) 1 x Antenna plug adaptor For the United Kingdom (K1YZ02000013) 1 x Remote control 1 x Video cable For the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z. For Southeast Asia, Australia and N.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. System SC-PM86D Main unit SA-PM86D Speakers SB-PM86 DANSK ENGLISH These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
RQTV0265 LANG - 5 SUOMI RQTV0265_4B.
Caution for AC Mains Lead ENGLISH For United Kingdom, “EB” area code model only. Figure B Figure A Figure B FRANÇAIS DANSK Figure A LANG - 4 Safety precautions Placement 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 shortening the unit’s service life. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Placement of speakers If irregular coloring occurs on your television. The front speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations. ENGLISH Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Use only the supplied speakers • Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. • Place speakers on flat secure bases.
Simple setup Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. ENGLISH Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.7 W). 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.
Video connections HDMI-compatible television (not included) GETTING STARTED Television (not included) ■ Television with an HDMI terminal AV OUT Using the SCART (AV) terminal To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal to suit the type of television you are using. For Continental Europe • Select “S-VIDEO”, “RGB 1” or “RGB 2” from “VIDEO OUT - SCART” (\ page 20, “VIDEO” tab).
Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. ENGLISH 1 2 Switch on the main unit. 3 Select “DVD/CD”. Shows the QUICK SETUP screen. 5 4 Follow the messages and make the settings. 6 Finish the QUICK SETUP. Press to exit. To change these settings later Select “QUICK SETUP” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 21).
Disc information Discs that can be played Logo Indicated in these instructions by Remarks High quality movie and music discs. GETTING STARTED Music discs with video. Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107). Video CD Music discs. CD ■ Recorded discs (‡: Playable, —: Not playable) Disc Logo Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. *2 Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Overview of controls Main unit ENGLISH Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Buttons labelled such as ➊, function in exactly the same way as the controls on the remote control. AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.
Remote control ENGLISH Buttons labelled such as ➊, function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit. For the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z. Option play (27) For Southeast Asia Source selection (Music port, AUX) (27) Show the display on the main unit (13) Start up and play a disc automatically, Control both the stereo system and the television (29) ➍ DANSK ➊ Select disc’s title numbers and etc.
Discs — Basic play ENGLISH y FL DISPLAY Numeric buttons 7 8 4, ¢, 4, 3, SKIP 1, ¡, SLOW/SEARCH DANSK 3, DVD/CD TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR 5, ∞, 2, 3, OK RETURN MENU, PLAY LIST LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS CANCEL 1 2 3 Open the tray. The unit turns on. Load a disc in the tray. Close the tray. Start play. Example: Remove the disc from its cartridge before use. Stop Search (during play) LANG - 5 The position is memorised while “RESUME” is on the display. • Press [ , DVD/CD] to resume.
Frame by frame (during pause) Skip ENGLISH —— Forward direction only. [ , [ , ]: Group skip. ]: Content skip. Enter numbers DISC OPERATIONS This feature does not work during program and random play (\ page 14). DANSK On-screen item select (while stopped) Select Example: to select 12: [ 10] [1] [2] with Playback control (PBC) Press [ ] and then press the numeric buttons to cancel the PBC functions.
Discs — Advanced play (continued) Random play Program and Random play ENGLISH 1 Press [ -PLAY MODE] while stopped or in “RESUME” mode. Press [5, ∞] and then [OK] to select a title. Example: Example: Program D VD V RANDOM SELECT T I T L E Random T I T LE T I T LE T I T LE T I T LE T I T LE T I T LE T I T LE Off (Normal play) To exit program or random play mode while stopped. Press [-PLAY MODE] several times. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • DANSK Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.
Discs — Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 21) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX content. ENGLISH Playing data discs • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles. P L AY B ACK ME NU (While stopped) 1 AUD I O / P I C T UR E V I DEO Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Example: PG OK Press [5, ∞] and then [OK] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO”.
Discs — Using on-screen menus 3 Select the item. ENGLISH 2 Select Make the settings. Confirm Select Confirm Select 4 Display the functions screen. DANSK 1 Press to exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. Functions menu FRANÇAIS TRACK SEARCH TITLE SEARCH CONTENT SEARCH CHAPTER SEARCH PG (Program) SEARCH PL (Playlist) SEARCH To start from a specific item Example: T 5 C 13 1: ENG 2 / 0 c h OF F OFF T I T L E S E ARCH x1 .
Functions menu (continued) ON ENGLISH : OFF JPG OF F C4 DATE OF F DAT E D I S P L A Y (\ page 14, Repeat play) C − − − − JPG DATE OF F OF F RE P E AT MODE REPEAT MODE 0 A-B Repeat (To repeat a specified section) (Still picture part) Except Press [OK] at the starting and ending points. Select “OFF” to cancel. DISC OPERATIONS DATE DISPLAY (SVCD) ROTATION JPG OF F C4 DATE OF F ROT A T I ON DANSK To rotate a picture (during pause) 90 180 270 :0 0 To select subtitle language Example: x1 .
Discs — Using on-screen menus (continued) ENGLISH Functions menu (continued) SOURCE SELECT When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or “PROGRESSIVE” depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
ENGLISH Confirming HDMI information Example: HDMI — INFORMATION Connection status CONNECTED STATE Shows the output signal type AUDIO STREAM PCM Shows the number of audio channels MAX CHANNEL 2Ch (\ page 18, “VIDEO FORMAT”) VIDEO FORMAT 720p (\ page 18, “COLOUR SPACE”) COLOUR SPACE YCbCr 4:4:4 DANSK Note: When “OFF” is selected in “AUDIO OUT” (\ page 21, “HDMI” tab), “– – –” will be displayed in “AUDIO STREAM” and “MAX CHANNEL”.
Discs — Changing the player settings (continued) • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Boxed items are the factory settings in the following table. ENGLISH QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. MAIN menu ■ “DISC” tab AUDIO Choose the audio language. • ENGLISH • (Language options)*1 • ORIGINAL*2 • OTHER – – – – *3 SUBTITLE Choose the subtitle language.
MAIN menu (continued) • UP TO 48kHz DOLBY DIGITAL *10 (\ page 28, Digital Output) • BITSTREAM • PCM DTS *10 (\ page 28, Digital Output) • BITSTREAM • PCM *7 *10 • UP TO 96kHz Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Select “BITSTREAM” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of 5.1 channel data). Otherwise, select “PCM”.
Discs — Changing the player settings (continued) Tips for making data discs ENGLISH 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. Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
Using the FM/AM radio Automatic presetting 3 (or [FM/AM] ) to select “FM” or Press [-PLAY MODE] (main unit: [7 , −DEMO]) to select “MANUAL”. Press [1 , SLOW/SEARCH] or [¡, SLOW/SEARCH] to select the frequency of the required station. Press and hold [OK]. Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is displayed. The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.
Enjoying karaoke For Southeast Asia and other sources R : Left channel sound is heard from the left speaker and right channel sound is heard from the right speaker — vocal and accompaniment L: Only left channel sound — no vocal R: Only right channel sound — vocal L + R : Left and right channel sounds are mixed and heard from both speakers • Select no vocal for karaoke. • Vocal and no vocal may be reversed.
Using the timers Press [SOUND]. (For files with the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.) In DVD/CD, USB, AUX or AV 1 selection; PRE EQ (Preset EQ) MAN EQ (Manual EQ) 2 In MUSIC PORT, OPTION port 2 or FM/AM tuner selection; PRE EQ (Preset EQ) MAN EQ (Manual EQ) RE-MASTER 3 SURROUND Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ Press [ SOUND] to select “PRE EQ”. SOFT : : : : : Using the play timer CLEAR VOCAL You can set the play timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up. Adds punch to rock.
Using other equipment ENGLISH Before connection • Disconnect the AC mains lead. • Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • The equipment connections described are examples only. • Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Avoid interfering with other Panasonic equipment Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control.
3, 4 ENGLISH This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment. Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod You can charge and play your iPod by connecting a Universal Dock for iPod (SH-PD10, sold separately) to this unit. MUSIC PORT jack Connecting and charging the iPod 1 Connect the Universal Dock for iPod into the OPTION port.
Using other equipment (continued) ENGLISH Connecting and playing a Bluetooth device 2 For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe By connecting a Bluetooth Receiver (example: SH-FX570R, sold separately), you can receive and play the audio stored in your Bluetooth audio source device (personal computer, etc). Rear panel of this main unit PCM OUTPUT Select the maximum sampling frequency of “PCM OUTPUT”. Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect.
Whenever the connection or settings are changed, reconfirm the points above. ■ Automatic setup The settings for “TV ASPECT” 4 ( page 20, “VIDEO” tab) and “LANGUAGE” 5 ( page 21, “DISPLAY” tab) will automatically follow to the settings of the television. (This may not work if the corresponding setting you have made for your television is not available on this unit.
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. ENGLISH ■ Power Page No power. • Insert the AC mains lead securely. 6 The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. • The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit.
■ Sound abnormal or improper — — Effects do not work. • Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. — Humming is heard during play. • An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and cables away from the main unit. — No sound. • There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed. • Audio may not be output due to how files were created. • Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.
Troubleshooting guide (continued) ■ Unit displays Page DANSK ENGLISH When the unit is in standby • Turn off the demo function. mode, the display lights up and • If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. changes continuously. 5 — The display is dark. • Select “BRIGHT” in “FL DIMMER” in the “OTHERS” tab. 21 “NO PLAY” • You inserted a disc which the unit cannot play; insert one that can. • You inserted a blank disc. • You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.
ENGLISH To reset memory 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead. (Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2) 2 While pressing and holding down [ /I] on the main unit, reconnect the AC mains lead. “– – – – – – – – –” appears on the display. 3 Release [ /I]. All the settings are returned to the factory preset. You will need to reset the memory items.
Glossary ENGLISH Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. 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. DANSK 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.
Specifications HDMI AV output Terminal HDAVI Control AMPLIFIER SECTION For the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z. Type A connector (19 pin) USB SECTION USB Port USB Standard Media file format support USB device file system USB port power USB 2.0 full speed MP3 (*.mp3) WMA (*.wma) JPEG (*.jpg, *.jpeg) MPEG4 (*.
Specifications (continued) GENERAL SPEAKER SECTION * Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier. Type Speaker(s) Woofer Tweeter Impedance Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range Dimensions (WxHxD) Mass Power supply For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z. 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) 10 cm Cone type 6 cm Cone type 3Ω 80 W* (Max) 81 dB/W (1.0 m) 5 kHz 52 Hz to 31 kHz (–16 dB) 74 Hz to 27 kHz (–10 dB) 145 mm x 240 mm x 217 mm 2.
