Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System SC-VK725D/SC-VK825D/ Model No. SC-VK925D The above illustration of the unit is an example and shows SC-VK725D. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "2" or "ALL". Example: Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions the remote control, but you can do the operations on the carefully. main unit if the controls are the same. VK725D : indicates features applicable to SC-VK725D only. VK825D : SC-VK825D only. : SC-VK925D only. VK925D...
Safety precautions Table of contents Placement Getting started Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Safety precautions ................ 3 temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions Accessories ................... 3 can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening Disc information ................
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. Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video • To play JPEG,...
Simple setup Front speakers Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Center speaker STEP Positioning • Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack Optimum location or shelf.
STEP Speaker connections Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords. If the speaker cords do not have vinyl tips, directly connect them to the terminals. VK725D 3 Speaker cords 1 x short cord: For center speaker 2 x long cords: For surround speakers Connecting center and surround speakers Be sure to connect only positive (gray) wires to...
VK925D Connecting center and surround speakers Gray Gray (+) Surround speaker (left) Blue ( ) Blue Center speaker Surround speaker (right) Connecting front speakers and subwoofers Gray Red (+) Subwoofer (left) Black ( ) Black Blue Black Front speaker (left) Gray (+) Front speaker (left) Blue ( )
STEP Radio and power supply connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord • Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections are complete. • Optional antenna connections ( page 30). Preparation Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires. AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base.
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. Press [: : : : : , DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source. The unit comes on.
Control reference guide Main unit Disc drawer AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. Standby/on switch [f f f f f /I] 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.
Remote control í Buttons such as function in exactly the same way as the buttons ñ on the main unit. ó Standby/on, TV power on/off button [f f f f f , TVf f f f f ] ....28, 29 ò...
Discs — Basic play Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. The unit comes on. • To load discs in other trays, press [1]–[5] to select the tray and press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. • You can load up to 5 discs (one per tray). •...
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Main unit display Press [FL DISPLAY] to change display. RAM DVD-RW VR DVD-A DVD-V WMA MP3 MPEG4 DivX Enjoy progressive video Time display ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ Information display Press [SHIFT] + [PROGRESSIVE]. JPEG When Slideshow (A page 19) is on: You can enjoy progressive video ↔...
Discs — Convenient functions Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC DISC REVIEW) Numbered CD MODE (Except still picture part) (Except +R/+RW) buttons RAM DVD-RW VR DVD-V REPEAT Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” QUICK OSD AUDIO in “Advanced Disc Review”...
Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”. RAM DVD-RW VR DVD-A DVD-V • Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic During play DVD Recorders. Press [SHIFT] + [PLAY SPEED] several times to select “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”.
Discs — Using navigation menus 7 7 7 7 7 Using the submenu While the menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. Numbered buttons Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Multi Groups and contents are displayed. List Contents only Tree Groups only Thumbnail...
You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications Playing a playlist (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video (Only when the disc contains a playlist) recorders with this unit.
Discs — Program/Random play When CD mode is on (A page 14) CD WMA MP3 You can program all the items on all the discs. Press the numbered buttons ([1]–[5]) to select a Numbered disc. buttons Press the numbered buttons to select the items PLAY MODE then press [ENTER]).
Discs — Using on-screen menus Press [FUNCTIONS] once. Press [,, 9, ;, :] to select the item, then press [ENTER] to make the settings. Press [,, 9, ;, :] to select the menu, then press Alternatively, press the numbered buttons. [ENTER] to begin selecting items.
Discs — Changing the player settings Press [SHIFT] + [SETUP] to show the setup menu. • If you have not set QUICK SETUP (A page 9), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. Press [8, 9] to select the tab, then press [:] to begin selecting the items.
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L L L L L “Video” tab • TV Aspect 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting suit your television The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen and preference. (unless prohibited by the disc). •...
The radio L L L L L AM allocation setting (main unit only) The step is factory-set to 9 kHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated to 10 kHz steps. 1. Select “FM”. 2. Press and hold [TUNER/BAND]. REW/ / STOP After a few seconds the display changes to show the current...
Cassette tapes Playback Recording You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes. Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.
Enjoying karaoke Vocal mute function Microphone(s) (not included) Use this function when enjoying sources not formatted for karaoke. The voice portion of the track is blocked out but not the background music. Preparation: RAM DVD-RW VR VCD Press [SHIFT]+[AUDIO] to select “L R”. Press [SHIFT] + [V.MUTE] to switch the function on or off.
Enjoying karaoke function To record your karaoke performance Preparation: Select the source and start play. • Do the preparatory steps 1–2 on page 23. Start singing and adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME] • When singing along with discs (main unit: [VOL DOWN, VOL UP]) and [MIC LEVEL Insert the disc(s) you want (A page 12).
Sound field and sound quality Dolby Pro Logic II Except DivX Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel MULTI surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) RE-MASTER VOL DOWN, from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been VOL UP SUPER specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
Speaker level adjustments Using the Manual Equalizer (MANUAL EQ) This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Create your own sound quality effects. Preparation: Press and hold [–MANUAL EQ] until “MANUAL EQ” Press [:, DVD/CD] and then [L] (main unit: [L STOP]). appears.
Using the timers Headphones (not included) The play/record timer Press [r r r r r PLAY/REC] to display the timer indicator. Every time you press the button: PLAY (off) rPLAY: to turn the play timer on rREC: to turn the record timer on (The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or the DISPLAY DEMO...
Other functions Muting the volume Dimming the display Press [SHIFT] + [DIMMER]. Press [MUTING]. To return to the original brightness, press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] again. • The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations. Changing the sound range display Volume is reduced to minimum.
Using other equipment Using an external unit You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder, tape deck, laser disc player, etc., through this unit’s speaker. Before connection • Disconnect the AC power supply cord. • Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. •...
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.
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 •...
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Sound Page Sound distorted. • Noise may occur when playing WMA. — • Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. — Effects do not work. • Multi Re-master and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed. —...
Troubleshooting guide Unit displays Page • Although the unit is on standby Turn off the demo function. • If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. mode, the display lights up and changes continuously. • Press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] to brighten the display. The display is dark.
Tray/disc handling procedure Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Not adhering to the following may cause problems. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Opening/closing a disc tray “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096 pixels VK925D (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD 95 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Front – High Ch video recorders 50 W per channel (8 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD...
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SPEAKER SECTION VK925D Front speakers SB-VK92 VK725D Front speakers SB-VK72 Type 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance High 4 Ω/Low 8 Ω Speaker unit(s) Type 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 6 Ω Speaker unit(s) 1. Super woofer 20 cm Cone type 1.
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...
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DivX VOD DivX VOD (VOD) DivX Video-on-Demand DivX VOD www.divx.com/vod DivX VOD DivX DivX VOD “Others” “DivX Registration” Setup DivX Registration “Rented Movie Expired” Disc Video Audio DivX Video-on-Demand Display • Others Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX [SETUP]+[SHIFT] To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod [f, 3/FF] [g, REW/4] Press...
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• • • • STOP LINE PLAY OUT REC IN TUNER/AUX “AUX” [AUX] [TUNER/AUX] [a REC] [L STOP] • • 12–5 AM ANT LOOP FM ANT (75 ) • • • • RQT8251 RQT8251...
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[rPLAY/ REC] PLAY rPLAY rREC DISPLAY DEMO [f f f f f ] PHONES • VOL DOWN, VOL UP Î Æ UI³ Ä t²D³{ Ícë • [rPLAY/REC] DIMMER PLAY/REC, AUTO OFF CLOCK/ TIMER, SLEEP rPLAY/REC “rPLAY” CLOCK /TIMER “rREC” ← ←...
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TIFF .[ENTER] “.asf” “.ASF” MPEG4 • SD VIDEO MPEG4 • [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] Æ jG{« MPEG4 G.726 Panasonic SD • .[PLAYLIST] “.avi” “.AVI” “.divx” “.DIVX” DivX P l a y l i s t DivX • [8, 9] DivX 3.11 MPEG...
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7 7 7 7 7 .[FUNCTIONS] Multi List Tree Thumbnail JPEG Next group Previous group MENU, TOP MENU, DivX MPEG4 JPEG WMA/MP3 DIRECT PLAYLIST, ANGLE/PAGE NAVIGATOR WMA/MP3 Audio , , , , JPEG Picture ENTER DivX MPEG4 Video FUNCTIONS Help display Find SHIFT .[ENTER]...
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[c c c c c , OPEN/CLOSE] • [1]–[5] [c, OPEN/CLOSE] • • • [c c c c c , OPEN/CLOSE] [c c c c c , DISC CHANGE] .[1]–[5] [c, DISC CHANGE] [DISC CHECK] • • • • • •...
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í ñ ó 29, 28 [f f f f f , TVf f f f f ] [0 – 9, X X X X X 10] ò ô 24, 14 [QUICK OSD, V.MUTE] ö ............. õ 18, 17, 13, 9 ......
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[AC IN] f f f f f ........[DISC CHECK] ..... [MULTI RE-MASTER] ....[SUPER SURROUND] ..........[SOUND EQ] Ä [MIC LEVEL DOWN, UP] Å ..........[MIC 1, 2] Ç ............. É ....[c, OPEN/CLOSE] Ñ ......[c, DISC CHANGE] Ö...
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VK925D • • COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN .S VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO S-VIDEO •...
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Panasonic SD • JPEG JPEG MPEG4 DVD-RAM DivX Panasonic SD “Play as Data Disc” SD VIDEO MPEG4 G.726 MPEG4 Other Menu — DivX — DVD-A DVD-Audio DVD-V Other Menu “Play as DVD-Video” — DVD-Video DVD-R DVD video (DVD-Video)/ DVD-V DVD video...
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–D “Pro Logic” “Dolby” “DTS Digital Surround” “DTS” [ c c c c c , OPEN/CLOSE] Macrovision Corporation Macrovision Corporation Macrovision Corporation ® ® High Definition Compatible Digital HDCD Pacific Microsonics ™ .Pacific Microsonics, Inc. HDCD 5,808,574 5,640,161 5,638,074 5,479,168 5,872,531 5,864,311 5,854,600...
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• • • [DIMMER]+[SHIFT] • “NO PLAY” • • “NO DISC” • • “F61” 6, 7 • “DVD U11” • “ERROR” • “H” “DVD HMM” • • “This disc may not be played in “ALL” your region” • “Display” “On-Screen Messages” “On”...
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rPLAY/REC] PLAY rPLAY rREC DISPLAY DEMO [f f f f f ] PHONES • VOL DOWN, VOL UP • [rPLAY/REC] DIMMER PLAY/REC, AUTO OFF CLOCK/ TIMER, SLEEP rPLAY/REC CLOCK /TIMER “rREC” “rPLAY” TV CH CLOCK /TIMER TV CH REW/ TV/AV , +, SHIFT TV VOL...
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7 7 7 7 7 HighMAT WMA MP3 JPEG “Scene List” [8, 9] [TOP MENU] [ENTER] [8, 9, ;, :] “Contents” • [ENTER] [8, 9,/ ,-] [ENTER] • New Pla New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te • PAG E 1 / 3 •...
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7 7 7 7 7 [FUNCTIONS] Multi Groups and contents are displayed. List Contents only Tree Groups only Thumbnail Thumbnail images JPEG JPEG Next group To go to next group WMA MP3 Previous group To go to previous group WMA MP3 MENU, TOP MENU, DIRECT...
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> ñ ó 28, 29 ................[f f f f f , TVf f f f f ] ò [0 – 9, h h h h h 10] ..........ô 14, 24 ........... [QUICK OSD, V.MUTE] ö ................ õ 9, 13, 17, 18 ......
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[AC IN] f f f f f ........[DISC CHECK] ......[MULTI RE-MASTER] ....... [SUPER SURROUND] ....... [SOUND EQ] Ä ..[MIC LEVEL DOWN, UP] Å ......... [MIC 1, 2] Ç ............ É ..[c, OPEN/CLOSE] Ñ [c, DISC CHANGE] Ö...
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VK925D • COMPONENT VIDEO IN • COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO S-VIDEO •...