Panasonic SC-VK90D, SC-VK70D, SC-VK80D User Manual

DVD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-VK90D

SC-VK80D

SC-VK70D

The above illustration of the unit is an example and shows SC-VK90D for Southeast Asia.

AUDIO/ VIDEO

GNGCGCS

Region number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

For the Middle East and South Africa

•The region number of this player is “2”.

•The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 234

For Southeast Asia

•The region number of this player is “3”.

•The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "3" or "ALL".

Example:

234

For Australia, N.Z. and Oceania

•The region number of this player is “4”.

•The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "4" or "ALL".

Example:

234

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

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		Dear customer						¡These operating instructions are applicable to models
		Thank you for purchasing this product.						SC-VK90D, SC-VK80D and SC-VK70D for a variety regions.
								¡Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
		For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions						instructions are of SC-VK90D for Southeast Asia.
		carefully.
				: indicates features applicable to SC-VK90D only.
		VK90D
				: SC-VK80D only.
		VK80D
		VK70D		: SC-VK70D only.
started		System				SC-VK90D		SC-VK80D	SC-VK70D
		Main unit				SA-VK90D		SA-VK80D	SA-VK70D
Getting		Front speakers				SB-VK90		SB-VK80	SB-VK70
		Center speaker				SB-PC810		SB-PC810	----
		Surround speakers				SB-PS810		SB-PS810	SB-PS810
		Subwoofer				SB-WVK80 (2 units)		SB-WVK80 (1 unit)	----

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia

CAUTION:

The AC voltage is different according to the area.

Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use. (For details, please refer to page 7.)

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(Inside of product)

For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

For Australia, N.Z. and Oceania

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE

CLIMATES.

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Table of contents
Getting started
Accessories ...................................................................................		3
Glossary .........................................................................................		4
Disc information ............................................................................		5
Simple setup
STEP1	Locating ..................................................................	6
STEP2 Connecting the speakers and voltage
	selection .................................................................	7
STEP3	Television ...............................................................	8
STEP4 Connecting the antennas and
	AC power supply cord ...........................................	9
STEP5	The remote control ................................................	9
STEP6	QUICK SETUP ......................................................	10
STEP7	Setting the time ....................................................	11
Turning DEMO off ...............................................................		11
Control reference guide .............................................................		12
Disc operations
Discs—Basic play .......................................................................		14
Normal play ...............................................................................		14
Position Memory function ..........................................................		15
Starting play from a selected item .............................................		15
Selecting	still pictures—Page skip ...........................................	15
Skipping items/Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH .................		15
Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing ...............................		15
Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY ......................................		15
Discs—Convenient functions ....................................................		16
Disc play mode function/Selecting groups and tracks to play		... 16
All group play/Random play/Program play ................................		17
Soundtracks/Subtitles/Repeat play ...........................................		18
A-B repeat play .........................................................................		19
Marking places to play again/Variable Zoom function ...............		19
Playing the programs or play list on DVD-RAM .......................		20
Selecting a program to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR ...............		20
Using the play list menu ............................................................		20
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus ....................		21
Playing HighMAT discs .............................................................		22
Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens .........................		23
Common procedures/Progress indicator ...................................		23
Disc information/Unit information ..............................................		24
Radio operations
The radio ......................................................................................		26
Manual tuning/Preset tuning .....................................................		26
Selecting channels ....................................................................		26
Tape operations
Cassette tapes .............................................................................		27
Sound field/sound quality operations
Sound field ..................................................................................		28
Dolby Digital and DTS/Dolby Pro Logic ....................................		28
Speaker level adjustments ........................................................		28
Super Surround/Advanced Surround ........................................		29
Center Focus/Seat Position ......................................................		29
Custom Sound Memory—Store the sound settings ..................		29
Sound quality ..............................................................................		30
Double re-master—Enjoying more natural sound .....................		30
Changing sound field and quality ..............................................		30
Using the Manual Equalizer (MANUAL EQ)/
Using the Super Sound Equalizer/Adjusting the bass ..............		30
Recording operations
Recording ....................................................................................		31
Karaoke operations
(For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia)
Enjoying karaoke ........................................................................		32
Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD .........................................		32
Enjoying karaoke with other karaoke sources ...........................		33
Changing the key/Adding an echo effect/To record your
karaoke performance/To record your voice ..............................		33

Timer operations
Using the timers ..........................................................................	34
The play/record timer/The sleep timer ......................................	34
Other functions
Convenient functions .................................................................	35
Changing the sound range display ............................................	35
Muting the volume/Dimming the display/
Auto-off function ........................................................................	35
Using headphones/Operating a television ................................	35
Changing settings .......................................................................	36
Common procedures/Entering a password (Ratings) ...............	37
Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting) ..............................	37
Digital output/Optional antenna connections .............................	38
Using other equipment ...............................................................	39
Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound .......................	39
Using an external unit ...............................................................	39
Reference
Troubleshooting guide ...............................................................	40
Safety precautions/Maintenance ...............................................	42
Specifications ..............................................................................	43

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC power supply cord ... 1 pc.

For the Middle East, South

Africa and Southeast Asia

For Australia, N.Z.

and Oceania

Video cable ................

1 pc.

Remote control ..............

1 pc.

For the Middle East,

South Africa and

Southeast Asia

VK90D VK80D

(N2QAJB000076)

VK70D

(N2QAJB000077)

For Australia, N.Z.

and Oceania

VK90D VK80D

(N2QAJB000083)

VK70D

(N2QAJB000082)

Note

Power plug adaptor ....

1 pc.

For the Middle East, South

Africa and Southeast Asia

AM loop antenna ........

1 pc.

FM indoor antenna ..... 1 pc.

Batteries for remote
control .......................	2 pcs.

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

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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 disc using this method.
	started
		world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic
		DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
		This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the
	Getting	sound effects are possible.
		Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
		Dynamic range
		that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
		level of sound before distortion occurs.
		Film and video
		DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is
		recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, while
		video is recorded at 30 frames per second.
		Frame still and field still
		Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving
		picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.
		One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these
		fields one after the other to create frames.
		A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is
		made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred,
		but overall quality is high.
		A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame
		still so picture quality is lower.
		Interlace
		NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines.
		The video signals output from this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
		terminals (Y, PB, PR) allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures than if
		the signals were output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or S VIDEO
		OUT terminal.
		I/P/B
		MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-
		Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
		I: Intra coded picture
		This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when
		adjusting the picture.
		P: Predictive coded picture
		This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.
		B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
		This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-
		pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
		Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
		These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on
		CDs.
		Playback control (PBC)
		If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and
		information with menus.

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WMA, MP3, CD text and JPEG information

¡Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

¡This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

¡The order tracks appear in the menus may differ to the order shown on your computer.

WMA

¡Noise may occur when playing WMA files.

¡You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

MP3

¡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 and the elapsed time will not be displayed during this time. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.

JPEG

¡ To view JPEG files on this unit:

—Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF (Design rule for

Camera File System) standard. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF standard like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture unviewable.

—Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.

¡This unit cannot display moving pictures, Motion JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (i.e. TIFF) or play associated sound.

Order of play

WMAMP3 JPEG

root

001group

001

004track.wma

005track.wma

006track.wma

002group

007track.mp3

003group 008track.mp3

009track.mp3

010track.mp3

011track.mp3

012track.mp3

013track.mp3

Naming folders and files

Prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Extension

004track.wma (or .WMA)

The extension for MP3 is “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

The extension for JPEG is “.JPG”,

“.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”.

CD (CD text only)

When making your own CD text discs

The unit plays the tracks in the order you record them so you do not have to prefix the titles with numbers.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

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Disc information
7 Discs that can be played
Disc type	Logo	Indication used
		in instructions
DVD-RAM		RAM
DVD-Audio		DVD-A
DVD-Video		DVD-V
DVD-R
Video CD		VCD
		Including SVCD
		(Conforming to
		IEC62107)
CD		CD
		Including CD text
CD-R/RW	—	WMA MP3
		JPEG

¡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 Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

7 Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc type.

Track:	the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs,
	or a single WMA/MP3 file.
Chapter:	the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:	collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to
	folders or albums on data discs.
Title:	the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.
Program:	the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.
Picture:	a single JPEG file.
Play list:	the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of
	scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:	DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into
	play lists on a DVD video recorder.
Content:	covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

7 DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them.

Type	¡ Non-cartridge discs
	¡ Discs that can be removed from their
	cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
Capacity	¡ 12 cm 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB
	(single-sided)
	¡ 8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Recording format	Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
	video cameras, personal computers, etc., using
	Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
	unified video recording standard).

¡Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully.

¡Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face the same way.

¡Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

7 DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

7 CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3 or JPEG. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording.

7 HighMAT discs

This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, and/or JPEG files.

Note

It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

7 Video systems

This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC for video systems. To view

PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the system used on the disc.

PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video signal to PAL 60 (A page 36, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

7 To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

¡Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

¡Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

7 Handling precautions

¡Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

¡Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

¡Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

¡Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

¡Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

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Simple setup

STEP1 Locating

Optimum location

Distance: A=B=C=D=E

Tweeter		Tweeter
	Center
	speaker
(SB-VK90/ (SB-VK70)	(SB-PC810)	(SB-VK70) (SB-VK90/
SB-VK80)		SB-VK80)
Front speaker		Front speaker
(left)	Television	(right)
Subwoofer	(not included)	Subwoofer

A	B	C
D		E
(SB-WVK80)		(SB-WVK80)

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 television.

•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 or shelf.

Surround speakers

The small speakers with the long cords are surround speakers.

Place on either side of listening position, or slightly to the rear, about 1 meter higher than ear level with the Panasonic logo facing towards the listening position.

The effect varies with the type of music and music source.

Subwoofer VK90D VK80D

Place to the right and left ( VK90D ) or right ( VK80D ) of the

television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t cause vibration.

Leave 10 cm at the rear for ventilation.

Surround	Surround
speaker	speaker
(left)	(right)
(SB-PS810)	(SB-PS810)

•Use only 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 speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Note

The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Attaching to a wall

Surround and center speakers can be attached to walls.

Set the speaker onto screws (not included) and slide through bracket to lock into position.

90.0 mm (Surround speakers)

242.5 mm (Center speaker)

30—35 mm

7.5~9.0 mm

7—9 mm

Note

•The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw.

•You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

Caution

•Use the 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.

•Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual.

Positioning for best effect

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points.

•Place speakers on flat secure bases.

•Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with a thick curtain.

•Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventillation.

Notes on speaker use

•You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

•Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound.

–When the speakers emit strange noise (howling) from a microphone or record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.

–When adjusting the sound quality.

–When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.

STEP2 Connecting the speakers and voltage selection

Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords.

L

R

For the Middle East, South Africa and

Southeast Asia

Before connecting the AC power supply cord, set the voltage.

Voltage Selector

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector on the rear panel to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used.

If the power supply in your area is 115 V or

120 V, please set the voltage selector as follows:

For 115 V: Set to 110 V.

For 120 V: Set to 127 V.

VOLT ADJ

	220
		I	V
	230
	127 V 110 V	220-230 V		240 V
	VK90D			+				Surround
					Gray	Blue
				L				speaker (right)
	TO		SURROUND	R		Gray		Center
	SB-PS810
			(8Ω )			Blue		speaker
	TO		CENTER
				L	Gray	Blue
	SB-PC810		(8Ω )
			HIGH	R				Front speaker
								(right)
			(6Ω )		Red
						Black
	TO		MAIN	L
	SB-VK90
			LOW	R
			(12Ω )		Red	Black		Subwoofer
				L
			SUB-					speaker (right)
	TO			R
			WOOFER
	SB-WVK80
			(6Ω )
	VK80D			+				Surround
					Gray Blue
				L				speaker (right)
	TO	SURROUND		R		Gray		Center
	SB-PS810
			(8Ω )			Blue		speaker
	TO		CENTER
					Red Black			Front speaker
	SB-PC810		(8Ω )	L
								(right)
			MAIN			Red
	TO			R				Subwoofer
	SB-VK80		(6Ω )			Black
								speaker
	TO		SUB-
			WOOFER
	SB-WVK80
			(6Ω )
	VK70D			+
	SURROUND			L	Gray		Surround
	SPEAKERS
	TO				Blue		speaker (right)
	SB-PS810			R
	(8Ω	)			Red		Front speaker
	MAIN			L
	SPEAKERS			R	Black		(right)
	TO
	SB-VK70
	(6Ω	)

Connect the left (L) side in the same way.

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Simple setup

STEP3 Television

7 Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal

VIDEO

IN

Rear panel of this unit

Television

(not included)

Video cable

(included)

VIDEO OUT

Video cable

Connect directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.

7 Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

			COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
			These terminals can be used for Interlace provide a purer picture than
COMPONENT			the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs
			the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y)
VIDEO IN
PR			separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. The
PB			description of the component video input terminals depends on the
Y
			television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR,Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to
		Video cables	terminals of the same color.
		(not included)
Rear panel
of this unit
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PR	Y
PB

7 Connecting a television with an S VIDEO IN terminal

SVIDEO IN

S video cable

(not included)

Rear panel of this unit

S VIDEO

OUT

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S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

STEP4 Connecting the antennas and AC power supply cord

AM loop antenna	FM indoor antenna	AC power supply cord	Power plug adaptor
		For the Middle East, South	For the Middle East, South
		Africa and Southeast Asia	Africa and Southeast Asia

			For Australia, N.Z.
			and Oceania
Connect the AC power supply cord after
all other connections are complete.
AM loop antenna				Conserving power
Stand the antenna up on
its base.	FM indoor antenna			The unit consumes power (approx. 0.9W) even when it is turned
Keep loose antenna cord				off with [f/I] (remote control: [f]). To save power when the unit is
away from other wires	Fix the other end of the		antenna	not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC
and cords.	where reception is best.			power socket. Remember to reset the radio stations and any
				other memory items before using the unit again.
Click!	Adhesive tape			Information you enter into the unit’s memory remains intact for up
				to 2 weeks after the AC power supply cord is disconnected.
			COMPONENT
			VIDEO OUT
			PB	PR
				S VIDEO
			Y	VIDEOOUT
				OUT
				OPTICAL	Rear panel of this unit
				FM ANT
				OUT
				(75 Ω )
				GND	AC IN
				AM ANT
				LOOP
				EXT
				AUX	To household
				LINE	AC socket
				OUT
			R	L
	1	FM ANT
		(75 Ω	)
		GND	2	For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia
		AM ANT		If the power plug will not fit your socket
		LOOP	FM indoor	Use the power plug adaptor (included).
		EXT
			antenna

STEP5 The remote control

Remote control

Batteries

		R6, AA, UM-3
			Insert so the poles (+ and )
	1	3	match those in the remote
			control.
			Do not use rechargeable type
			batteries.

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If it still doesn’t fit, contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance.

Do not;

•mix old and new batteries.

•use different types at the same time.

•heat or expose to flame.

•take apart or short circuit.

•attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

•use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

7 Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7m directly in front of the unit.

Simple setup

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STEP6 QUICK SETUP

TV

TV/VIDEO

SETUP

DIMMER

SLEEP

CLOCK/

PL AY/

AUTO OFF

TIMER

REC

DISC

ECHO

#

SETUP

PROGRAM

V.MUTE SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY MODE

MIX2CH

S.POS

C.F

REPEAT

MUTING

TEST

CH SEL

X

TA PE

VO

LUM

/AU

E

NER

TU

CEL

P.MEMORY

DV

D/

AN

CD

C

VIGATOR

TV

PL

DVD/CD

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CTNA

U

VOL

S

RE

ME

T

DI

TOP

MEN

NU

PAGE

GROUP

TV

TV

CH

ENTER

CH

ENTER

CSM

RETURN

GUI DISP

TV

RETURN

VOL

SKIP

QUICK REPLAY ZOOM

SLOW/SEARCH

SHIFT

S.SRND

S.WOOFER D.RE-MASTER

PL

S.SOUND EQ SOUND EQ

SHIFT

MANUAL EQ

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 television to suit the connections for the unit.

1Press [f] to turn on the unit.

2Press [- DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.

Press [L] when a disc is in the tray.

3Press [SHIFT]+[SETUP] to show the QUICK SETUP screen.

e.g. For Southeast Asia

SETUP	QUICK SETUP
	Select the menu language.
	English	Français
	DeutschEnglish Italiano
SELECT	Español	Português
	Svenska	Nederlands
ENTER RETURN

4Press [8, 9, /, -] to select the menu language and press [ENTER].

5Press [8, 9] to select “Yes” to continue and press [ENTER].

6Press [8, 9, /, -] to select the item and press [ENTER].

•Audio Language (A page 37)

•Subtitle Language (A page 37)

•TV Type (A below)

•TV Aspect (A below)

•PCM Digital Output ( VK70D ) (A page 38)

7Press [ENTER] and then [SHIFT]+[SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

7 TV TYPE

Select to suit the type of television.

•Standard (Direct View TV) (factory preset)

•CRT Projector

•LCD TV/Projector

•Projection TV

•Plasma TV

7 TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on some discs is shown (A page 36, Video–TV Aspect).

• 4:3 Pan&Scan (factory preset)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).

• 4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

STEP7 Setting the time

TV

TV/VIDEO

SETUP

DIMMER

SLEEP

CLOCK/

PL AY/

AUTO OFF

TIMER

REC

DISC

ECHO

#

CLOCK/TIMER

PROGRAM

V.MUTE SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY MODE

MIX2CH

S.POS

C.F

REPEAT

MUTING

TEST

CH SEL

/AUX

TA

PE

VOLUM

E

NER

TU

CEL

P.MEMORY

DV

D/

AN

CD

C

VIGATOR

TV

PL

AY

TNA

VOL

LI

EC

ENU

ME

ST

IR

D

P M

NU

TO

PAGE

GROUP

TV

TV

CH

ENTER

CH

CSM

GUI DISP

TV

RETURN

VOL

SKIP

QUICK REPLAY ZOOM

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

SHIFT

S.SRND

S.WOOFER D.RE-MASTER

PL

S.SOUND EQ SOUND EQ

MANUAL EQ

This is a 24-hour clock.

1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.

Every time you press the button:

CLOCK PLAY REC

Previous display

2(within 7 seconds or so)

Press [g, 4] or [f, 3] to set the time.

3Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time.

The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set the time.

To display the time

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at standby mode.

The time is shown for about 5 seconds.

Note

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

Simple setup

Turning DEMO off

– DEMO

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 DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on)

To show a demonstration of the display

Hold down [–DEMO] until “DEMO ON” is displayed.

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Control reference guide

Main unit

Gettingstarted

1AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.

2Standby/on switch [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.

3Display

4Remote control signal sensor

5	Double re-master button [DOUBLE RE-MASTER] .............	30
6 VK90D VK80D Super surround button
	[SUPER SURROUND] ...........................................................	29
	VK70D Advanced surround button
	[ADVANCED SURROUND] ...................................................	29
7	Deck 1/2 selection button [DECK 1/2] .................................	27
8	Record button [a REC] .......................................................	31
9 For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia
	Microphone volume control [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] .............	32
	Microphone jacks [MIC 1, 2] ................................................	32
! Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................		27
Å Disc tray
# Disc tray open/close button [c OPEN/CLOSE] .................		14
$ Disc direct play buttons [1]–[5] ............................................		14
% Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ] ...................		30
& VK90D VK80D Subwoofer button [SUBWOOFER] ...........		30
( Sound EQ button [SOUND EQ] ............................................		30
) Headphones jack [PHONES] ................................................		35
~ Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................		27

Center console

+ Tuner/band select button [TUNER BAND] ..........................

26

,Disc skip/search/slow-motion play, tape fast-forward/ rewind, tune/preset channel select, time adjust buttons

[g/REW/4, 3/FF/f] ...........................................	15, 26, 27
- Display, demonstration button [DISPLAY, –DEMO]	..... 11, 35
. Deck 1 open button [c DECK 1] ........................................	27
/ AUX button [AUX] ................................................................	39
: Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP] ...............................	14
; DVD/CD play/pause button [:/ J DVD/CD] ........................	14
< Stop button [L STOP] ...........................................................	14
= Deck 2 open button [c DECK 2] ........................................	27
> Tape play/direction button [; : TAPE] .............................	27

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Control reference guide

Remote control

TV

TV/VIDEO

SETUP

DIMMER

SLEEP

CLOCK/

PL AY/

2,?

AUTO OFF

TIMER

REC

@

DISC

ECHO

#

PROGRAM V.MUTE SUBTITLE AUDIO

[

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

S.POS

C.F

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REPEAT MUTING

TEST

CH SEL

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TAPE

VOLU

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R/A

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TU

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TO

PAGE

GROUP

TV

TV

CH

ENTER

CH

CSM

}

GUI DISP

TV

RETURN

VOL

SKIP

QUICK REPLAY

ZOOM

V

SLOW/SEARCH

SHIFT

S.SRND S.WOOFER

D.RE-MASTER

0

PL

S.SOUND EQ SOUND EQ

6,1

MANUAL EQ

	TV
		TV/VIDEO	SETUP	DIMMER
		SLEEP	CLOCK/	PL AY/
		AUTO OFF	TIMER	REC
	DISC	ECHO		#
"	PROGRAM	V.MUTE	SUBTITLE	AUDIO
	PLAY MODE	MIX 2CH	S.POS	C.F
#$	REPEAT	MUTING	TEST	CH SEL

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Buttons such as 2 function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit.

? TV power on/off button [TV f] ............................................		35
@ Sleep timer, Auto off, TV/Video input mode select button
[SLEEP, –AUTO OFF, TV/VIDEO] ...................................		34, 35
[ Program button [PROGRAM] .........................................		17, 26
\ Play mode select button [PLAY MODE] .............	16, 26, 27, 31
] Muting button [MUTING] .....................................................		35
^ Repeat button [REPEAT] .....................................................		18
_ Pause, Position memory button [J, P. MEMORY]		........ 14, 15
{ Stop, Cancel button [L, CANCEL] ...........................		14, 19, 37
| Top menu, Direct navigator, Page button
[TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR, PAGE] ......	14, 15, 20, 21
} GUI display button [GUI DISP] .......................................		19, 23
V Disc skip, tape fast-forward/rewind, preset channel select,
time adjust buttons [g, f, 4 SKIP 3] ....	11, 15, 26, 27

0Shift button [SHIFT]

To use functions labeled in orange:

While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.

1VK90D VK80D Dolby Pro Logic, Super Surround button

	[0PL, S. SRND] .............................................................		28, 29
2	Play timer/record timer, Dimmer button
	[rPLAY/REC, DIMMER] ..................................................		34, 35
3	Clock/timer, Setup button
	[CLOCK/TIMER, SETUP] ...........................................	10, 11, 37
¢ Disc select button [DISC], Disc button [1] – [5] .................			14
5	Numbered buttons [0 – 9, X10] ............................................		14
6	Menu, Playlist, Group button
	[MENU, PLAYLIST, GROUP] .....................................	14, 16, 20
7	Cursor buttons [8,9,/, -], Enter button [ENTER]		......... 14
	These buttons have the following functions.
	[8,9] : TV volume buttons [TV VOL +, –] ..............................		35
	[/, -] : TV channel select buttons [TV CH 3, 4] .................		35
8	Return, Custom sound memory button
	[RETURN, CSM] ..............................................................		14, 29
9	Slow/search, Tuning buttons
	[//, -- SLOW/SEARCH] ...........................................		15, 26
	These buttons have the following functions.
	[//] : Quick replay button [QUICK REPLAY] ......................		15
	[--] : Zoom button [ZOOM] ..................................................		19
® Sound EQ, Manual EQ button
	[SOUND EQ, –MANUAL EQ] ................................................		30

©For the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia

Echo button [ECHO] .............................................................	33
Key control buttons [I, #] ....................................................	33
Vocal mute button [V. MUTE] ..............................................	32

#VK90D VK80D 2 channel down-mixing button

[MIX 2CH] ...............................................................................		28
$ VK90D	VK80D Seat position button [S.POS] ...................	29
% Audio button [AUDIO] .....................................................		18, 32
& Subtitle button [SUBTITLE] ..................................................		18
( VK90D	VK80D Center focus button [C.F] ..........................	29
) VK90D	VK80D Channel select button [CH SEL] ...............	29
∞ VK90D	VK80D Test signal button [TEST] ..........................	28

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Discs—Basic play

OPEN/

CLOSE

DVD/CD

DIRECT

/REW/

PLAY 1–5

/FF/

VOLUME

STOP

DOWN UP

DVD/CD

/

operations

TV

TV/VIDEO

SETUP

DIMMER

SLEEP CLOCK/

PL AY/

AUTO OFF

TIMER

REC

Disc

DISC

DISC

ECHO

#

Numbered

1–5

PROGRAM

V.MUTE SUBTITLE

AUDIO

buttons

PLAY MODE

MIX2CH

S.POS

C.F

SUBTITLE

REPEAT

MUTING

TEST

CH SEL

/AUX

TA

PE

VOLUM

E

NER

TU

VOLUME

, P.MEMORY

EL

P.MEMORY

D

VD/CD

– +

CANC

VIGATOR

TV

PL

DVD/CD

AY

TNA

VOL

LI

EC

ENU

ME

ST

IR

D

P M

NU

TOP MENU

TO

MENU

PAGE

PAGE

GROUP

TV

TV

CH

ENTER

CH

ENTER

CSM

RETURN

GUI DISP	TV	RETURN
	VOL
SKIP	QUICK REPLAY ZOOM
SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH

SHIFT	S.SRND S.WOOFER D.RE-MASTER	SLOW/SEARCH
	PL S.SOUND EQ SOUND EQ	QUICK REPLAY
SHIFT	MANUAL EQ

Normal play

RAMDVD-ADVD-VVCDCD WMAMP3JPEG

Preparation

•Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit.

1Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray.

The unit comes on automatically.

Insert a disc and press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, check “Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills” setting in the SETUP menu (A page 36). Select “Stills (JPEG)” or “Audio (MP3/WMA)”.

•Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use.

RAM

•Label-up (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)

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2Press [-/J DVD/CD] (remote control: [- DVD/CD]).

Play begins.

WMAMP3CD (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 To pause play

Press [-/J DVD/CD] (remote control: [J]) during play.

Press [J] on the remote control to activate pause function for DVDs. Press [-/J DVD/CD] (remote control: [- DVD/CD]) to restart play.

7 To stop play

Press [L STOP] (remote control: [L]) (A page 15, Resume function).

“” indication

It indicates current disc has 16 or more tracks.

One touch play

During standby mode and when a disc is loaded, press [-/J DVD/CD] (or [1] – [5]) on the main unit.

The unit comes on and play starts.

7 To select a disc

Press [1] – [5] (remote control: [DISC] and then the disc button [1]–[5]).

7 To prevent damage

Do not;

•load more than one disc per tray.

•close the drawer by hand.

Note

•If “”appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

•It may take some time for play to start but this is normal.

When a menu appears on the television

DVD-ADVD-VVCD

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.

To select a 2-digit number (remote control only)

Example: To select item 23, press [h10] A [2] A [3].

•When playing DVDs, you can also use [8, 9, /, -] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

To return to the menu screen (remote control only)

DVD-ADVD-V [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen.

DVD-V [MENU]: Shows the menu screen.

VCD [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.

Note

The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after you finish playing an item. Press [L STOP] (remote control: [L]) when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

How the changer works

The tray closed when you press [c OPEN/CLOSE] is in the play position.

The disc in the play position is ready to play immediately when you press [-/J DVD/CD] (remote control: [- DVD/CD]).

The indicator for the tray in the play position lights.

To listen to another disc or open another tray, press [1] – [5]

(remote control: [DISC] then [1]–[5]) to put the tray in the play position.

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