Panasonic SC-PM91D manual

Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System Model No. SC-PM91D Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “ 1 ” or “ALL” . Example: As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner 1 , Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. 1 For Canada only: The word “[...]

2 RQT7932 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is[...]

3 RQT7932 Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of January 2005) In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 35. System SC-PM91D Main unit SA-PM91D Speakers SB-PM91 Note • The included AC power supply cord is for use with this [...]

4 RQT7932 Disc information Disc information Discs that can be played Disc Logo Indication in these operating instructions Remarks DVD-RAM Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). • Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD- Video cameras, personal computers, etc. • Remove discs from their cart[...]

5 RQT7932 Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. and other recordable formats • Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). • Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc. Disc handling precautions • Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable). • Do not wr[...]

6 RQT7932 Simple setup Step 1: Positioning and connecting the speakers Use only the supplied speakers • Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. • Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the sp eakers from falling if you cannot set the[...]

7 RQT7932 ■ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal VIDEO OUT terminal Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard. Simple setup Step 2: Television Television STEP 2 Video cable ■ Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals COMPONENT VIDE[...]

8 RQT7932 Simple setup Step 3: Connecting the antennas and AC power supply cord Connecting the antennas and AC power supply cord STEP 3 Connect the AC power supply after all other connections are complete. AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.4 W) even when it is turned off with [...]

9 RQT7932 g Simple setup Step 5: QUICK SETUP QUICK SETUP STEP 5 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connection for the unit. Setting the time STEP 6 • This is a 12-hour clock. • Press [DISPLAY] when the unit is on to display the time. The time is also shown for about 5 seconds when you sel[...]

10 RQT7932 Control guide: main unit REC DISC OPEN/ CLOSE ADVANCED SURROUND POWER DISC TUNER/ AUX DOWN UP VOLUME CHANGE 1 2 3 4 5 T APE q DVD / CD q STOP g BASS / TREBLE AC IN DISC CHECK DEMO H.BASS Cassette lid PHONES Headphone jack Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones. Headphones plug type: 3.5 mm ( 1 / 8 ”) stereo. Avoid listening[...]

11 RQT7932 Control guide: remote control Control guide: remote control CLOCK/TIMER, SLEEP ( ➡ 9, 27, 28) ^ , TV ^ ( ➡ 9, 29) H.BASS, SUBWOOFER ( ➡ 26, 30) DISC, ALL DISC, disc buttons 1 to 5 ( ➡ 13) GROUP ( ➡ 13) REPEAT ( ➡ 14) PLAY MODE ( ➡ 14, 23) g , STOP ( ➡ 12, 24) QUICK REPLAY ( ➡ 13) TUNER/AUX ( ➡ 23, 29) TAPE q , * REC ([...]

12 RQT7932 Discs — Basic play Discs — Basic play • If the disc con tains both audio data ( WMA and MP3 ) and JPEG, select “All” to pla y both, “Au dio” to play WMA/MP3, or “Picture” to play JPEG while the menu is displayed (except o n ) . You can also access the menu by pressing [TOP MENU]. REC DISC OPEN/ CLOSE ADVANCED SURROUND P[...]

13 RQT7932 Discs — Basic play Selecting a group Group skip All disc play (during stop) • ALL DISC ON ALL DISC OFF • DVD discs and JPEG tracks are skipped. • HighMAT menus and video CD playback control are disabled. Changing a disc in the desired tray Press [ ; ,CHANGE] again to close the tray. • You can also remove a disc while another is[...]

14 RQT7932 Discs — Convenient functions Soundtracks (Discs with multiple soundtracks) During play Press [FUNCTIONS] then [ e , r ] to select “Audio”. Use the Functions menu to change the soundtrack to the one you want ( ➡ Audio, page 18). You can also select “L”, “R” or “L R”. (Karaoke discs: You can also switch the vocals on an[...]

15 RQT7932 Discs — Convenient functions Discs — Convenient functions Program play (up to 32 items) During stop 1 Press [PGM]. “PGM” appears. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the items ( then press [ENTER]). • Repeat this step to program other items. • To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [ e , r ] to select[...]

16 RQT7932 Playing data discs • You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function ( ➡ Other Menu, page 19). • Only a content list appears when playing CDs, but information for CD- Text discs is correctly displayed. ■ Using navigation menus 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the gro[...]

17 RQT7932 Discs — Using navigation menus Discs — Using navigation menus • Noise may occur when playing WMA files. • You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. • This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags. • If you play an MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take some time before the music itself starts playing [...]

18 RQT7932 To get disc information or to play from a specified item 1 Show the FUNCTIONS screen 2 Select the menu. 3 Make the settings. 4 Press to exit. Actual items depend on the disc. Example: ENTER ENTER Discs — Using On-screen menus Discs — Using On-screen menus Select Return to the previous menu Go to the next menu Confirm Select Select [...]

19 RQT7932 Discs — Using On-screen menus Discs — Using On-screen menus Play Menu Repeat ( ➡ Repeat play, page 14) A-B Repeat Except still picture part on . Repeat a section between points A and B within an item. [ENTER] (start point) ➡ [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER] • A-B repeat cancels when you press [QUICK REPLAY]. Marker To[...]

20 RQT7932 Discs — Using On-screen menus Discs — Using On-screen menus To show disc information and play position — QUICK OSD Press [SHIFT]+ [QUICK OSD] to show information about the disc playing. Group 11 00:01:02 Track Time 11 Condition: play, pause or slow/search Current playback item Elapsed play time Current position ➡ Page 11 for the [...]

21 RQT7932 Discs — Changing the player’s settings 1 Show the Setup menu. 2 Select the menu tab. 3 Selec t the item. 4 Make the settings. 5 Press to exit. • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Underlined items are the factory preset. ■ “Disc” tab—To choose the language and set a rating level Audio Cho[...]

22 RQT7932 Discs — Changing the player’s settings Discs — Changing the player’s settings ■ “Audio” tab—To make settings to suit your digital connection and other audio settings PCM Digital Output Select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect. Up to 48 kH[...]

23 RQT7932 The radio Manual tuning 1 Select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Select the frequency of the desired station. 3 Adjust the volume. • Press and hold [ t ] or [ y ] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. “ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. If noise is [...]

24 RQT7932 Cassette tapes — Play and Recording Cassette tapes — Play and Recording Play 1 Press to open and insert a cassette. Make sure that the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by hand. Side to be played back facing up. Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing you. 2 Start play. • To play the other side of the tape, turn[...]

25 RQT7932 Cassette tapes — Play and Recording Recording Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. • Recording level is set automatically. • The volume, sound field and quality have[...]

26 RQT7932 Enhancing the bass Press [H.BASS] to select a setting. Every time you press the button: • Actual effect depends on the disc. Advanced Surround (2 channels or more) Enjoy a surround-like effect when using front speakers or headphones. The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and sound seems to come from speakers on e[...]

27 RQT7932 Convenient functions Auto-off function Only when disc or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for 10 minutes. Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF]. “A.OFF” is shown on the display. This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX. To cancel Press [SHIFT]+[AUTO OFF] again to clear “A.O[...]

28 RQT7932 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 a radio station or from the external source (record timer). The play and record timers cannot be used together. • Switch on the unit and set the clock ( ➡ Setting the time, page 9) . • For the play [...]

29 RQT7932 Using other equipment Using other equipment Before connection • Disconnect the AC power supply cord. • Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • The equipment connections described are examples only. Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on D[...]

30 RQT7932 • Connect an active subwoofer (not included). • Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center. Adjusting the bass Press [SHIFT] + [SUBWOOFER]. Every time you do this: SUB.W ON SUB.W OFF Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference. Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. • Disconnect the FM ind[...]

31 RQT7932 Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. 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 di[...]

32 RQT7932 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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 34 if you [...]

33 RQT7932 Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Distorted sound. • Check the connections. (6) • Turn the volume up. • Turn muting off. (27) • Turn Advanced surround off if it causes distortion. (26) • Switch off the unit, determine and correct the causes, then switch the unit on. Causes include: – Shorting (bare wires touching) of posi[...]

34 RQT7932 Product Service To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not include[...]

35 RQT7932 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product do[...]

Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power Stereo mode (Both channels driven) 10% total harmonic distortion 1 kHz (Low channel) 40 W per channel (6 Ω ) 8 kHz (High channel) 40 W per channel (6 Ω ) Total RMS Stereo mode power 160 W FTC Output Power Stereo mode (Both channels driven) 10% total harmonic distortion 60 Hz – 3 kHz (Low chan[...]