Panasonic SC-VK90D manual

RQT7125-3B DVD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-VK90D SC-VK80D SC-VK70D Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. 2 3 4 2 3 4 Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accordin[...]

Getting started RQT7125 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. VK90D : indicates features applicable to SC-VK90D only. VK80D : SC-VK80D only. VK70D : SC-VK70D only. (Inside of product) CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN [...]

Getting started 3 RQT7125 T able of contents Timer operations Using the timers .......................................................................... 34 The play/record timer/The sleep timer ...................................... 34 Other functions Convenient functions ................................................................. 35 Changin[...]

Getting started RQT7125 4 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 rec[...]

Getting started 5 RQT7125 Disc information ¡ Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. ¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit. 7 7 7 7 7 Discs that cannot be played DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Di[...]

Simple setup RQT7125 6 Simple setup Locating Optimum location Distance: A=B=C=D=E Front speakers VK90D VK80D Place the speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside. VK70D Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Center speaker VK90D VK80D • You can also put this speaker directly under the tele[...]

7 Simple setup RQT7125 Connecting the speakers and voltage selection STEP 2 Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords. R L VK70D + L R L R SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 Ω ) TO SB-PS810 MAIN SPEAKERS (6 Ω ) TO SB-VK70 Black Gray Blue Red Surround speaker (right) Front speaker (right) VK80D + L R L R SURROUND (8 Ω ) CENTER (8 Ω ) MAIN (6 ?[...]

Simple setup RQT7125 8 Television STEP 3 7 7 7 7 7 Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal 7 7 7 7 7 Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals 7 7 7 7 7 Connecting a television with an S VIDEO IN terminal Connect directly to your television. Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may [...]

9 Simple setup RQT7125 AM loop antenn a FM indoo r ante nna A C power supply cord Pow e r p l ug a d a p t o r For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia For Australia, N.Z. and Oceania LINE OUT AUX R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT OPTICAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R AC IN FM ANT (75 Ω[...]

Simple setup RQT7125 10 QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SHIFT]+ [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to ( A page 36, Others—QUICK SETUP). Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the televi[...]

11 Simple setup RQT7125 Setting the time A demonstration of the display is shown in standby mode if you have not set the clock. You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning the demonstration off. While the DEMO display is shown Press and hold [ – DEMO] until “ NO DEMO ” is displayed. Every time you hold down the button: NO DEM[...]

Getting started RQT7125 12 1 AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. 2 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. 3 Display 4 Remote control signal sensor 5 Double [...]

Getting started 13 RQT7125 Remote control Buttons such as function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. ? TV power on/off button [TV f f f f f ] ............................................ 35 @ Sleep timer, Auto off, TV/Video input mode select button [SLEEP, –AUTO OFF, TV/VIDEO] ................................... 34, 35 [ Pr[...]

Disc operations RQT7125 14 Discs—Basic play 2 Press [ - / J DVD/CD] (remote control: [ - DVD/CD]). Play begins. WMA MP3 CD (CD text only) Group and track names are displayed on the television. • Press [SHIFT]+[SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off. • You can also use the navigation menus to control play ( A page 21). 3 Adjust the volume. 7 [...]

Disc operations 15 RQT7125 Position Memory function RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG During play Press [SHIFT]+[P.MEMORY] to memorize a position. Position memorized Press again to replace the position. This position is saved even if you turn the unit off, change the source or change discs. When you turn the unit on, re-select “DVD/ CD” or re[...]

Disc operations RQT7125 16 Discs — Convenient functions Remote control only DVD-A VCD CD WMA MP3 Common procedures for selecting groups and tracks to play, all group and random play While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. Each time you press the button: DVD-A 1-DISC → ALL-GROUP WMA MP3 1-DISC → ALL-DISC → 1-SONG 1 DISC RANDOM VCD CD 1-DISC → ALL[...]

Disc operations 17 RQT7125 All group play DVD-A Press [PLAY MODE] to select “ALL-GROUP”. The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc. Press [ - - - - - DVD/CD] to play. Random play While stopped VCD CD (There is no on-screen display.) 1 DISC RANDOM: You can play a disc in the play position in random order. ALL DISC RANDOM: You can play al[...]

Disc operations RQT7125 18 Discs—Convenient functions Signal type/data LPCM/PPCM/ p Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels Example: 3/ 2 . 1ch .1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is no signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1:[...]

Disc operations 19 RQT7125 A-B repeat play RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, title or track. 1 During play Press [GUI DISP] until the unit information screen is displayed ( A A A A A page 24). 2 Press [ 8 , 9 ] to select the play menu. Example DVD-A OFF A-B Repeat 3 Press [ / , - ] to s[...]

Disc operations RQT7125 20 Using the play list menu You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other equipment such as a DVD video recorder. 1 Press [PLAYLIST]. PLAYLIST N o Date Length Title 1 2 3 4 0:46:35 0:09:15 0:12:32 0:07:30 SELECT ENTER RETURN 10/17 10/24 11/29 12/22 SELECT NUMBER 09 Clay Penguin Ashley at Prom Formula one Socc[...]

Disc operations 21 RQT7125 Track title search WMA MP3 CD (CD text only) Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE” 1 While the menu is displayed Press [ 8 8 8 8 8 , 9 9 9 9 9 ] to select “Find” and press [ENTER]. A ot er Pi eapp e Board The Golden Ship Fall In The Frozen Season Violet Sky Pink Island Next Find Prev 6 7 8 9 10 SELECT[...]

Disc operations RQT7125 22 Playing HighMAT discs Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs ( A page 36, Others– HighMAT). A menu appears when you select the disc. Press [ 8 8 8 8 8 , 9 9 9 9 9 , / / / / / , - - - - - ] to select then press [ENTER]. When you press [ENTER]: • To return to the menu screen Press [TOP MENU]. • To return to the menu abov[...]

Disc operations 23 RQT7125 Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens 4 Press [ 8 8 8 8 8 , 9 9 9 9 9 ] to select the setting. • Items with “ 8 ” or “ 9 ” above and below can be changed by [ 8 , 9 ]. • Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing [ 8 , 9 ]. • Some items require different operations. Read the explanati[...]

Disc operations RQT7125 24 Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [ / , - ] and change with [ 8 , 9 ]. Disc information 2 2 1 : 46 : 50 Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch ON 1 ENG 1 1 2 34 5 6 128kbps 44.1kHz 12 18 Vo c a l 1 OFF Page 1 Return Slideshow 1 ON L R 7 8 9 : ; < = > Slideshow ON 0 sec ? @ Un[...]

Disc operations 25 RQT7125 Display menu Picture menu 23 4 5 0 x1.00 1 Normal 0 0 OFF 4:3 Aspect RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD JPEG Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television. • Normal: laterally stretches images made for a 4:3 screen. • Auto: expands suitable 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of the screen. Other im[...]

Radio operations RQT7125 26 Manual tuning 1 Press [TUNER BAND] (remote control: [TUNER/AUX]) to select “FM” or “AM”. The unit comes on. Every time you press the button: FM →→ AM AUX 2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select “ MANUAL ” . Every time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET 3 Hold down [ g /REW/ 4 4 4 4 4 ] or[...]

Radio Operations 27 RQT7125 Cassette tapes You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes. 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. 1 Press [ / - TAPE]. The unit comes on. If a cassette was loaded, play starts autom[...]

Radio operations RQT7125 28 Sound field • VK90D VK80D Dolby Pro Logic, Super Surround, Center Focus, Seat Position and Subwoofer Level adjusting ( A page 30) cannot be used if headphones are connected (“ERROR” appears on the display). • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources[...]

29 RQT7125 Sound field/sound quality operations Change settings Center Focus VK90D VK80D (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. Press [SHIFT]+[C.F]. Each time you press the button: CENTER FOCUS ←→ OFF • This does not work w[...]

RQT7125 30 Sound field/sound quality operations Sound quality Double re-master — Enjoying more natural sound RAM DVD-A DVD-V CD Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. WMA MP3 Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz This feat[...]

31 RQT7125 Sound field/sound quality operations Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Preparation: Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. 1 Press [ c DECK 2] on the main unit and insert the[...]

RQT7125 32 Sound field/sound quality operations Karaoke operations V. MUTE function: Remote control only 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 VCD Press [SHIFT]+[AUDIO] to select “LR”. Press [SHIFT]+[V.MUTE] to switch the fu[...]

33 RQT7125 Sound field/sound quality operations Karaoke operations Enjoying karaoke with other karaoke sources RAM VCD CD WMA MP3 TUNER CASSETTE AUX Preparation: Press [SHIFT]+[V.MUTE] on the remote control to switch V.MUTE function off. 1 RAM VCD CD WMA MP3 Insert the disc and start play ( A page 14). TUNER Do steps 1-3 on page 26 (manual tuning) [...]

RQT7125 34 Sound field/sound quality operations Timer operations Using the timers To cancel the timer Press [ r PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) To change the settings (when the unit is on) To change the play/record times Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5. To change the [...]

35 RQT7125 Sound field/sound quality operations Convenient functions Muting the volume Remote control only Press [MUTING]. Volume is reduced to minimum. To cancel Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (--dB), then raise it to the required level. Muting is also canceled when you switched the unit to standby. Dimming the display Remote[...]

RQT7125 36 Other functions Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 37 for details on menu operation. • Underli[...]

37 RQT7125 Other functions Entering a password (Ratings) DVD-V The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. • If you enter a wrong number, press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL] to erase it before you press [ENTER]. • The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is loc[...]

RQT7125 38 Other functions Changing settings Digital output VK70D RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s OPTICAL OUT terminal. PCM Digital Output Select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect. Off: When[...]

39 RQT7125 Other functions Using other equipment Home Theater — Enjoying more powerful sound VK70D Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. Using an external unit You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder, tape deck, laser disc[...]

RQT7125 40 Reference T roubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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. Operation No response when buttons pressed. No operations can be performed with the remote control[...]

RQT7125 41 Reference Picture Picture distorted. No picture. The picture shown on the television is not normal. (The sides of the picture are cut off, the picture is stretched horizontally, or black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.) Picture quality is poor. The picture on the television disappears or stripes appear on the screen. Me[...]

RQT7125 42 Reference Troubleshooting guide Television displays No on-screen display. GUI screen not displayed or only partially displayed on the television. The disc’s menu is displayed in a different language. “Cannot display group xx, picture xx.” • Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”. 37 •[...]

RQT7125 43 Reference Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VK90D RMS Output Power both channel driven: 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion 1 kHz Front–HI CH 80 W per channel (6 Ω ) 100 Hz Front–LOW CH 60 W (12 Ω ) 1 kHz Surround CH 40 W per channel (8 Ω ) 1 kHz Center CH 100 W (8 Ω ) 100 Hz Subwoofer CH 100 W per channel (6 Ω ) Total RMS Dolby [...]

Specifications Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digit[...]