Panasonic SC-VK650 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic SC-VK650 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-VK650 Operating Instructions Manual

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The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number or "ALL".
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Southeast Asia
Australia and N.Z.
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Accessories ___________________________________3
Safety precautions ______________________________3
connections _______________________________ 4
STEP 2 Positioning _________________________ 6
STEP 3 The remote control ___________________ 6
STEP 4 QUICK SETUP _______________________ 7
STEP 5 Setting the time _____________________ 7
DEMO function _____________________________ 7
Control reference guide __________________________8
Discs information ______________________________10
Tray/disc handling procedure ____________________11
Maintenance __________________________________11
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the
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instructions completely.
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Please keep this manual for future reference.
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control,
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but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the
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same.
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Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for
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Operating Instructions
DVD Stereo System
Model No.
Discs-Basic play _____________________________ 12
Discs-Convenient functions ___________________ 14
Discs-Using navigation menus _________________ 16
Discs-Using on-screen menus _________________ 19
The radio ____________________________________ 24
Microphone mixing ____________________________ 26
Sound field and sound quality ___________________ 27
Using the timers ______________________________ 28
Using other equipment ________________________ 29
DivX VOD Contents ___________________________ 31
Glossary ____________________________________ 31
Troubleshooting guide _________________________ 32
Specifications ________________________________ 35
SC-VK650
RQTV0141-1L

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System SC-VK650 Model No. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”. Region Number Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the Southeast Asia instructions completely. Australia and N.Z.
  • Page 2 USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR instructions carefully. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN System SC-VK650 HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. Main Unit SA-VK650 DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED...
  • Page 3: Accessories

    Accessories Safety precautions ∫ Please check and identify the supplied Placement accessories. 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. Do not place heavy items on the unit.
  • Page 4: Simple Setup

    Simple setup STEP Speaker, video, radio and power supply connections Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.9 W) even when it is turned off with [Í] (main unit: [Í/I]). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC power socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
  • Page 5 Please refer to Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound on page 30 for more information on Coaxial Digital connection. Speaker VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Red (i) S VIDEO Subwoofer Black Front speaker (left) LOOP Front speaker (right) AC IN Black (j) Connect the left (L), right (R) and subwoofer DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
  • Page 6: Step 2 Positioning

    Simple setup STEP Positioning Caution ≥Use the supplied speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
  • Page 7: Step 4 Quick Setup

    STEP 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. Power ON. Select “DVD/CD”. Press and hold to ≥Press [∫] when a disc show the “QUICK is in the tray.
  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Main Unit AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. 1 Standby/on switch [Í/I] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In Disc trays standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
  • Page 9 Remote control Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. To use functions labeled with “j”: Press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds. [i, j, TV VOL] (l 29) [TVÍ] (l 29) [CLOCK/TIMER, jDIMMER] (l 7, 28, see below)
  • Page 10: Discs Information

    ≥]DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥[JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
  • Page 11: Tray/Disc Handling Procedure

    Tray/disc handling procedure ∫ Disc handling precautions ≥Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause Removing the power plug disc warping, rendering it unusable). ≥Press [Í/I] to turn off the unit and remove the power plug ≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other only after all the displays have disappeared.
  • Page 12: Discs-Basic Play

    Discs—Basic play , OPEN/CLOSE LFL DISPLAY , MULTI CHANGE DISC , SINGLE CHANGE Numeric Buttons L, T, VOLUME 1 to 5 CANCEL LVOLUMET , DVD/CD , DVD/CD DIRECT PLAYLIST, NAVIGATOR, , STOP MENU DISPLAY , , , , , REW/, ENTER , /FF RETURN...
  • Page 13 Using the remote control Selecting a disc On-screen item select Select — Select Select Confirm — Enter numbers Confirm [DVD-V] (while stopped) ]DVD-VR] [VCD] [CD] E.g. to select 12: [S10] l [1] l [2] [VCD] with playback control (PBC) ≥Press [∫] to cancel the PBC functions, then press the numeric Stop buttons.
  • Page 14: Discs-Convenient Functions

    Discs—Convenient functions Disc information CD sequential play (CD MODE) [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the disc information screen. This feature is very convenient if you want to play several ≥You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons music CDs sequentially.
  • Page 15 [Note] The program is retained in memory unless one of the following occurs: Program/Random play – the current disc tray is opened – another source is selected – the unit is switched to standby Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. – “CD MODE” is turned on or off Program and random playback screens appear –...
  • Page 16: Discs-Using Navigation Menus

    Discs—Using navigation menus Playing data discs Using the sub menu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] While the menu is displayed You can play JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video contents on Press [FUNCTIONS]. DVD-VR or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
  • Page 17 Playing from the selected Playing DVD-VR discs track in the CD [CD] ]DVD-VR] ≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. ≥You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. e.g. CD Text Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
  • Page 18 ≥You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO other patents pending. specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent ≥The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
  • Page 19: Discs-Using On-Screen Menus

    2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press Subtitle on/off information cannot be Time recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. [ENTER]. § Except ≥[DivX] DivX video files that do not display ≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter faster.
  • Page 20 Discs—Using on-screen menus Other Settings [DVD-V] ]DVD-VR] [VCD] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DVD-V] ]DVD-VR] To change play speed Play [DivX] (depends on disc) Speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps) To select suitable picture quality with your television ∫ “Play Menu” §...
  • Page 21 ∫ “Audio Menu” ]DVD-VR] (For motion picture part) Advanced (l page 27) [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] Surround When you select “On” To make the dialogue in movies easier to During play: Shows the average bit rate hear Bit Rate (approximate values) of the [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, Dialogue Display...
  • Page 22: Discs-Changing The Player Settings

    Discs—Changing the player settings Go to item Select Select Select Select Confirm Confirm Go to tab Press and hold Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit. to show the “Setup” menu. e.g. “Setup” menu ≥If you have not set “QUICK SETUP” (l page 7), the “QUICK Item SETUP”...
  • Page 23 ∫ “Video” tab ≥4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen television and preference. (unless prohibited by the disc). ≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
  • Page 24: The Radio

    The radio Manual Tuning Memory Preset Remote control only Press [TUNER/MUSIC P.] (main unit: [BAND, TUNER]) There are two methods of presetting stations. to select “FM” or “AM”. Automatic presetting: All the stations the tuner can receive The unit comes on. are preset.
  • Page 25: Cassette Tapes-Playback And Recording

    Cassette tapes—Playback and Recording Playback You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. To select the reverse mode While TAPE is selected as the source Use normal position tapes. Every time you press and hold [PLAY MODE]: High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.
  • Page 26: Microphone Mixing

    Microphone mixing \For\Southeast\Asia] To record your voice Enjoy microphone mixing from various music sources such as cassette, disc, radio or portable audio equipment. \For\Southeast\Asia] Preparation: Preparation: ≥Do the preparatory steps 1 and 2 on page 25, Recording. ≥Lower the microphone volume with [jMIC VOLi] on the ≥Ensure that there is no tape in deck 1.
  • Page 27: Sound Field And Sound Quality

    Sound field and sound quality You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this Using the Manual Equalizer occurs, turn the sound field system off. (MANUAL EQ) Create your own sound quality effects. Advanced Surround Remote control only [DVD-V] ]DVD-VR]...
  • Page 28: Using The Timers

    Using the timers To check the settings Press [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on or standby mode to select “ PLAY” or “ REC”. The play/record timer The settings are shown in the following order: Play timer: start time ) finish time ) source ) volume Record timer: start time ) finish time ) source You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station or from the music...
  • Page 29: Using Other Equipment

    Using other equipment Using the Music Port Changing the main unit and remote control mode This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment. The remote control and main unit are factory preset to “REMOTE 1” mode. If your remote control affects other equipment during operation, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2”...
  • Page 30 Using other equipment Digital output Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound [DVD-V] ]DVD-VR] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Change the settings when you have connected equipment Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available through this unit’s COAXIAL OUT terminal. with multiple channel audio found on DVD-Video by connecting an amplifier and speakers.
  • Page 31: Divx Vod Contents

    DivX VOD Contents DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, unit, you first need to register the unit.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    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. Power Page ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely.
  • Page 33 A-B repeat Page ≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. Point B is automatically set. Sound ≥Noise may occur when playing WMA. Sound distorted. — ≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effects with some discs. Effects do not work.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting guide Unit displays Page ≥Turn off the demo function. Although the unit is on standby ≥If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. mode, the display lights up and — changes continuously. ≥Press and hold [jDIMMER] to brighten the display. The display is dark.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Mass and dimensions are approximate. displayed. 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum §5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi analyzer. cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system...
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