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Panasonic SC-VK92D User Manual

Panasonic SC-VK92D
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Operating Instructions
DVD Stereo System
Model No. SC-VK92D/SC-VK82D/
SC-VK72D
Before connecting, operating or adjusting the product, please
read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or "ALL".
Region Number
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 2
Southeast Asia 3
Australia and N.Z. 4
Example: Southeast Asia
2
3
4
3
RQT8169-1L
GCSGS
Table of contents
Getting started
Safety precautions ........................................................................ 3
Accessories ................................................................................... 3
Disc information ............................................................................ 4
Simple setup
STEP1
Positioning ............................................................... 5
STEP2
Speaker connections .............................................. 6
STEP3
Video connections .................................................. 7
STEP4
Radio and power supply connections .................. 8
STEP5
The remote control .................................................. 8
STEP6
QUICK SETUP .......................................................... 9
STEP7
Setting the time ....................................................... 9
DEMO function ...................................................................... 9
Control reference guide ............................................................. 10
Disc operations
Discs — Basic play ..................................................................... 12
Discs — Convenient functions .................................................. 14
Disc information / Displaying current playback condition
(QUICK OSD) / Reviewing titles to play
(ADVANCED DISC REVIEW) / CD sequential play (CD MODE) /
Quick replay / Skipping 30 seconds forward /
Changing the zoom ratio / Changing the play speed /
Angle selection and Still picture rotation/advance / Changing
soundtracks / Changing subtitles / Repeat play
Discs — Using navigation menus ............................................. 16
Playing data discs / Playing from the selected track in the CD /
Playing HighMAT
TM
discs / Playing RAM discs
Discs — Program/Random play ................................................ 18
Program play (up to 32 items) / Random play /
ALL-DISC random play
Discs — Using on-screen menus .............................................. 19
Main Menu / Other Settings
Discs — Changing the player settings ..................................... 20
Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)
Radio operations
The radio ...................................................................................... 22
Manual tuning / Preset tuning / Selecting channels
Tape operations
Cassette tapes ............................................................................. 23
Playback / Recording
Karaoke operations
Enjoying karaoke
........................................................................
24
Enjoying karaoke function / Changing the key / Adjusting the
echo effect / To record your karaoke performance /
To record your voice
Other operations
Sound field and sound quality ................................................... 26
Down-mixing / Dolby Pro Logic II / Center Focus / Super
Surround / Sound field control / Using the Manual Equalizer
(MANUAL EQ) / Using the Super Sound Equalizer / Subwoofer
level / Super Woofer / Multi Re-master—Enjoying more natural
sound / Speaker level adjustments
Using the timers .......................................................................... 28
The play/record timer / The sleep timer
Other functions ........................................................................... 29
Muting the volume / Auto-off function / Dimming the display /
Changing the sound range display
Using other equipment .......................................................... 29-30
Using headphones / Operating a television / Using a subwoofer /
Using an external unit / Optional antenna connections
Reference
Glossary ....................................................................................... 31
Language code list ..................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................... 32
Specifications .............................................................................. 34
Tray/disc handling procedure ..................................... Back cover
Maintenance ................................................................. Back cover
GN
The above illustration of the unit is an example and shows SC-VK92D for Southeast Asia.
RQT8169L(Cv)new1 5/19/05, 6:24 PM1

Questions and Answers:

Panasonic SC-VK92D Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeStereo System
BluetoothYes
CD PlayerYes
Number of Discs1
Playable MediaCD, CD-R/RW, MP3
USB PlaybackYes
Radio TunerYes
TunerFM/AM
Preset Stations30
Sound EnhancementBass Boost
Speakers2
ConnectivityUSB
Speaker Configuration2.1

Summary

Safety precautions

Placement

Instructions for positioning the unit to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Voltage

Warnings against using incorrect voltage sources to prevent damage or fire.

Power cord protection

Precautions for handling the power cord to avoid electric shock or fire.

Foreign matter

Warnings about metal objects and liquids entering the unit.

Service

Advice against self-repair and recommending qualified personnel for service.

Accessories

AC power supply cord

Details and notes regarding the included AC power supply cord.

Remote control

Information about the included remote control and batteries.

Other accessories

Lists other accessories like speaker cords, video cables, and antennas.

Disc information

Discs that can be played

Lists various disc types compatible with the system and their characteristics.

Discs that cannot be played

Lists disc formats that are not supported by the unit.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

Notes on controlling playback for DVDs and Video CDs.

Audio format of DVDs

Symbols indicating automatic audio recognition and decoding.

To clean discs

Instructions on how to clean discs properly.

Disc handling precautions

Important guidelines for handling discs to prevent damage.

Video systems

Information on PAL and NTSC video system compatibility.

Simple setup

STEP 1 Positioning

Guide to optimal speaker placement for the best sound effect and picture quality.

Speaker connections

VK92D

Connection diagrams for VK92D center, surround, front speakers, and subwoofer.

VK82D

Connection diagrams for VK82D center, surround, front speakers, and subwoofer.

Video connections

VK72D

Connection details for VK72D speakers and video setup.

Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

How to connect the unit to a TV with a VIDEO IN terminal.

Television with an S VIDEO IN terminal

How to connect the unit to a TV with an S VIDEO IN terminal.

S VIDEO OUT terminal

Explanation of S VIDEO OUT terminal benefits.

Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

Connecting to TVs with component video input.

To enjoy progressive video

Instructions for enjoying progressive video output.

Radio and power supply connections

AM loop antenna

Instructions for setting up the AM loop antenna.

FM indoor antenna

Instructions for positioning the FM indoor antenna.

AC power supply cord

Notes on connecting the AC power supply cord and voltage selection.

Conserving power

Tips for saving power when the unit is not in use.

The remote control

Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Do not

Warnings regarding battery usage and handling.

Use

Guidelines for operating the remote control effectively.

QUICK SETUP

Setup process

Step-by-step guide to configure basic settings using the QUICK SETUP screen.

Setting the time

Setting the clock

Procedure to set the 24-hour clock on the system.

To display the time

How to view the current time display.

DEMO function

Controlling the demonstration

How to turn the product demonstration on or off.

Control reference guide

Main unit controls

Identification and function of buttons on the main unit.

Center console controls

Identification and function of buttons on the center console.

Remote control buttons

General button functions

Explanation of buttons that function like those on the main unit.

Specific button functions

Detailed descriptions of various remote control buttons and their operations.

Discs - Basic play

Opening and closing the tray

Instructions for opening and closing the disc tray.

Check the disc location

How to check which discs are loaded in the trays.

Playing a disc

Steps to select and play a disc from the loaded trays.

Stop

How to stop disc playback and resume later.

Skip/Search/Slow-motion play

Functions for skipping, searching, and playing discs in slow motion.

Discs - Basic play features

Enjoy progressive video

How to enable and enjoy progressive video output.

Enter numbers

Using numbered buttons for disc selection and input.

Subtitles/Information screen

How to select subtitles and change display information.

Pause

How to pause and resume disc playback.

Skip frame-by-frame

How to advance playback frame by frame.

Start play from a selected group

Playing content from a specific group on data discs.

Disc menus

Accessing disc-specific menus and playlists.

On-screen item select

Navigating and selecting items on the on-screen menu.

Discs - Convenient functions

Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)

Browsing disc contents and starting playback from selected positions.

CD sequential play (CD MODE)

Playing multiple CDs sequentially without manual selection.

Disc information

Displaying information about loaded discs.

Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)

Showing the current playback status like title and time.

Quick replay

Function to skip back a few seconds during playback.

Skipping 30 seconds forward

Function to quickly skip forward by 30 seconds.

Discs - Convenient functions (continued)

Changing the zoom ratio

Adjusting the picture's aspect ratio for different screen sizes.

Changing the play speed

Modifying the playback speed of discs for various modes.

Angle selection and Still picture rotation/advance

Changing camera angles or advancing still pictures on discs.

Changing soundtracks

Selecting different audio tracks available on a disc.

Changing subtitles

Selecting available subtitle languages for the disc.

Repeat play

Setting playback to repeat specific sections, tracks, or the entire disc.

Discs - Using navigation menus

Playing data discs

Instructions for playing files from data discs like WMA, MP3, and JPEG.

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

Selecting and playing items from a disc in a specific order.

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

Navigating menus to select and play specific content.

Using the submenu

Accessing submenus for additional options during navigation.

Searching by content or group title

Using search functions to find specific content or groups.

Playing from the selected track in the CD

Selecting and playing individual tracks from a CD.

Discs - Using navigation menus (continued)

Playing HighMAT™ discs

How to play discs using the HighMAT feature.

Playing RAM discs

Instructions for playing programs and playlists from RAM discs.

Playing the programs

Selecting and playing programs recorded on RAM discs.

Playing a playlist

Selecting and playing playlists from discs.

Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs

Guidelines for creating compatible data discs.

Naming folders and files

Recommendations for naming files and folders for disc playback.

JPEG

Specifics about playing JPEG files, including format compatibility.

Discs - Program/Random play

Starting program/random play

How to select between program and random playback modes.

Program play (up to 32 items)

Creating and playing custom sequences of up to 32 tracks.

Random play

Playing disc contents in a randomized order.

ALL-DISC random play

Playing tracks from all loaded discs in random order.

Discs - Using on-screen menus

Main Menu

Accessing and navigating the main on-screen menu.

Other Settings

Adjusting various system settings via on-screen menus.

Play Menu

Options for controlling disc playback like repeat and play speed.

Marker

Setting and recalling markers for specific playback points.

Advanced Disc Review

Previewing titles and programs before playback.

Picture Menu

Adjusting picture settings like contrast, brightness, and zoom.

Video Output Mode

Selecting the video output mode for progressive displays.

Transfer Mode

Settings for converting video signals for different TV types.

Audio Menu

Options for audio settings like Dolby Pro Logic II and sound enhancement.

Display Menu

Adjusting display settings like information, subtitles, and zoom.

Discs - Changing the player settings

"Disc" tab

Settings related to disc playback, including audio and subtitle languages.

Menus

Changing the language for on-screen disc menus.

Advanced Disc Review

Options for reviewing titles and programs before playback.

Ratings

Setting parental controls and rating levels for disc playback.

Discs - Changing the player settings (continued)

"Video" tab

Settings for TV aspect ratio, TV type, and video output modes.

"Audio" tab

Settings related to audio output, including dynamic range compression.

Speaker Settings

Adjusting speaker delay times for optimal surround sound.

"Display" tab

Settings for menu language and on-screen messages.

"Others" tab

System reset options and settings related to ratings.

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

Fine-tuning speaker delay times for multi-channel audio setups.

The radio

AM allocation setting

Adjusting the AM frequency step for reception.

Preset tuning

Methods for automatically or manually tuning and saving radio stations.

Manual tuning

Step-by-step guide for manually tuning radio frequencies.

Selecting channels

How to select preset radio channels using the remote control.

Cassette tapes

Playback

Instructions for playing cassette tapes on either deck.

Recording

Steps for recording audio from discs, radio, or other sources onto tape.

Erasure prevention

How to protect tapes from accidental erasure.

To re-record on a protected cassette

Method for re-recording on a cassette with erasure protection.

To erase a tape

Instructions for erasing recorded content from a cassette tape.

Enjoying karaoke

Vocal mute function

Blocking vocals from karaoke tracks to allow singing along.

Audio mode function

Setting audio sources after using the vocal mute function.

Before enjoying the karaoke function

Initial setup steps and precautions before starting karaoke.

Enjoying karaoke function

To turn the vocals on and off

Controlling vocal presence during playback for karaoke.

Changing the key

Adjusting the musical key for singing.

Adjusting the echo effect

Applying echo effects to enhance vocal performance.

To record your karaoke performance

Steps to record a karaoke performance onto tape.

To record your voice

Recording only the microphone input.

Sound field and sound quality

Dolby Pro Logic II

Advanced decoder for deriving 5-channel surround from stereo sources.

Center Focus

Enhancing dialogue clarity by centering sound within the TV.

Super Surround

Adds surround effects to stereo sources for immersive audio.

Down-mixing

Outputting 2-channel signals from multi-channel sources.

Sound field control

Selecting various sound field presets like HEAVY, CLEAR, SOFT, DISCO, LIVE, HALL.

Sound field and sound quality (continued)

Using the Manual Equalizer (MANUAL EQ)

Customizing sound quality by adjusting bass, mid, and treble levels.

Using the Super Sound Equalizer

Activating preset sound enhancements for a more powerful sound.

Subwoofer level

Adjusting the output level for the subwoofer.

Super Woofer

Turning the Super Woofer feature on or off.

Multi Re-master

Restoring lost high-frequency signals for a more natural sound.

Speaker level adjustments

Fine-tuning individual speaker volume levels for optimal surround effects.

Using the timers

The play/record timer

Setting timers for automatic playback or recording at a specific time.

The sleep timer

Setting a timer to automatically turn off the unit after a specified period.

Other functions

Muting the volume

Temporarily reducing the volume to its minimum level.

Auto-off function

Automatically turns the unit off after a period of inactivity.

Dimming the display

Adjusting the brightness of the unit's display.

Changing the sound range display

Selecting different display modes for sound level indicators.

Using other equipment

Using headphones

Connecting and using headphones with the unit.

Operating a television

Using the remote to control TV functions like power and input.

Using other equipment (continued)

Using an external unit

Connecting and playing audio from external devices like VCRs or tape decks.

Optional antenna connections

Instructions for connecting external FM and AM antennas for improved reception.

Glossary

Technical terms

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Language code list

Language codes

A list of language codes and their corresponding numerical values.

Troubleshooting guide

Power issues

Solutions for problems related to power and unit response.

Unresponsive or inoperable function

Troubleshooting steps for when the unit or remote control is not working.

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

Addresses issues with specific functions like disc playback or menu display.

Television displays

Troubleshooting display issues related to region codes and on-screen content.

Memory reset (Initialization)

How to reset the unit to factory default settings.

Troubleshooting guide (continued)

Picture abnormal or un-viewable

Solutions for distorted pictures, incorrect sizing, or faded colors.

Progressive video issues

Troubleshooting problems related to progressive video output.

Listening to the radio issues

Resolving noise or distortion when listening to the radio.

Using the cassette deck issues

Troubleshooting sound quality and recording problems with cassette tapes.

Unit displays

Interpreting and resolving display messages like "NO PLAY" or "ERROR".

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Technical specifications for the amplifier, including output power and impedance.

DISC SECTION

Specifications related to supported disc formats and audio/video outputs.

Pick up

Technical details about the disc player's optical pickup.

Audio output (Disc)

Information on audio output channels for discs.

Audio performance (Disc)

Technical measurements for audio output from discs.

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Specifications for the tuner and input/output terminals.

VIDEO SECTION

Technical specifications for video output and signal formats.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Technical specifications for the cassette deck features.

Specifications (continued)

SPEAKER SECTION

Detailed specifications for each speaker model, including dimensions and power handling.

GENERAL

General specifications like power supply, operating conditions, and power consumption.

Note

Important notes regarding specifications and measurements.

Tray/disc handling procedure

Opening/closing a disc tray

Correct method for opening and closing the disc tray using the button.

Inserting a disc correctly

Guidelines for properly inserting discs into the tray.

Maintenance

Cleaning the unit

Instructions for cleaning the main unit with a soft cloth.

For a cleaner, crisper sound (cassette deck)

Recommendations for cleaning cassette deck heads for optimal performance.

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