Panasonic SC-VK92D, SC-VK72D, SC-VK82D User Manual

The above illustration of the unit is an example and shows SC-VK92D for Southeast Asia.

Operating Instructions

DVD Stereo System

Model No. SC-VK92D/SC-VK82D/

SC-VK72D

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or "ALL".

Region Number

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 2

Southeast Asia 3

Australia and N.Z. 4

Example: Southeast Asia

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3

Before connecting, operating or adjusting the product, please
read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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4

Table of contents

Getting started

Safety precautions ........................................................................ 3

Accessories ................................................................................... 3

Disc information ............................................................................ 4

Simple setup

STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7

DEMO function ...................................................................... 9

Control reference guide ............................................................. 10

Discs — Basic play ..................................................................... 12

Discs — Convenient functions .................................................. 14

Disc information / Displaying current playback condition
(QUICK OSD) / Reviewing titles to play
(ADVANCED DISC REVIEW) / CD sequential play (CD MODE) /
Quick replay / Skipping 30 seconds forward /
Changing the zoom ratio / Changing the play speed /
Angle selection and Still picture rotation/advance / Changing
soundtracks / Changing subtitles / Repeat play

Discs — Using navigation menus ............................................. 16

Playing data discs / Playing from the selected track in the CD /
Playing HighMAT

Discs — Program/Random play ................................................ 18

Program play (up to 32 items) / Random play /
ALL-DISC random play

Discs — Using on-screen menus .............................................. 19

Main Menu / Other Settings

Discs — Changing the player settings ..................................... 20

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

Positioning ............................................................... 5

Speaker connections .............................................. 6

Video connections .................................................. 7

Radio and power supply connections .................. 8

The remote control .................................................. 8

QUICK SETUP .......................................................... 9

Setting the time ....................................................... 9

Disc operations

TM

discs / Playing RAM discs

Radio operations

The radio ...................................................................................... 22

Manual tuning / Preset tuning / Selecting channels

Tape operations

Cassette tapes ............................................................................. 23

Playback / Recording

Karaoke operations

Enjoying karaoke

Enjoying karaoke function / Changing the key / Adjusting the
echo effect / To record your karaoke performance /
To record your voice

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24

Other operations

Sound field and sound quality ................................................... 26

Down-mixing / Dolby Pro Logic II / Center Focus / Super
Surround / Sound field control / Using the Manual Equalizer
(MANUAL EQ) / Using the Super Sound Equalizer / Subwoofer
level / Super Woofer / Multi Re-master—Enjoying more natural
sound / Speaker level adjustments

Using the timers .......................................................................... 28

The play/record timer / The sleep timer

Other functions ........................................................................... 29

Muting the volume / Auto-off function / Dimming the display /
Changing the sound range display

Using other equipment ..........................................................29-30

Using headphones / Operating a television / Using a subwoofer /
Using an external unit / Optional antenna connections

Reference

Glossary ....................................................................................... 31

Language code list ..................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting guide ............................................................... 32

Specifications .............................................................................. 34

Tray/disc handling procedure ..................................... Back cover

Maintenance ................................................................. Back cover

GCSGS

GN

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

VK92D

: indicates features applicable to SC-VK92D only.

VK82D

: SC-VK82D only.

VK72D

: SC-VK72D only.

System SC-VK92D SC-VK82D SC-VK72D

Main unit SA-VK92D (1 unit) SA-VK82D (1 unit) SA-VK72D (1 unit)

Front speakers SB-VK92 (2 units) SB-VK82 (2 units) SB-VK72 (2 units)

Center speaker SB-PC92 (1 unit) SB-PC82 (1 unit) SB-PC72 (1 unit)

Surround speakers SB-PS92 (2 units) SB-PS82 (2 units) SB-PS72 (2 units)

Subwoofer(s) SB-WVK92 (2 units) SB-WVK82 (1 unit) ----

¡ These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-VK92D, SC-VK82D and SC-VK72D for a variety of regions.

¡ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating

instructions are of SC-VK92D for Southeast Asia.

¡ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with

the remote control, but you can do the operations on the
main unit if the controls are the same.

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,

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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

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OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

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LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

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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.

(Inside of product)

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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 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait 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 8.)

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

For Australia and N.Z.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

Safety precautions

Accessories

Placement

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.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

Power cord protection

Ensure the AC power cord is connected correctly and not damaged.
Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do
not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
power cord can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable
gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC power supply cord

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

VK72D

For Southeast Asia

VK92D VK82D

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

VK92D VK82D

VK92D VK82D

For Australia and N.Z.

VK82D

VK72D

VK72D

1 Remote control

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
and Southeast Asia

VK92D

(N2QAJB000141)

VK82D

(N2QAJB000142)

VK72D

(N2QAJB000143)

For Australia and N.Z.

VK82D

(N2QAJB000140)

3 Speaker cords

VK72D

1 x short cord
2 x long cords

Safety precautions/Accessories

1 Video cable

1 AM loop antenna

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not
covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC power cord
and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock
or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source
if it is not to be used for a long time.

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Note on AC power supply cord

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differs according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

2 Batteries for remote
control

Note

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

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

1 FM indoor antenna

Figure A

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure B

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse cover

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Disc information

Discs that can be played

Disc Logo in these Remarks

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

Disc information

DVD-Video

Indication

operating

instructions

RAM

JPEG

DVD-A

DVD-V

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 using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard.

• To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (A page 19).

—

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (A page 19).

—

DVD-R
(DVD-Video)/
DVD-RW
(DVD-Video)

+R (Video)/
+RW (Video)

Video CD

SVCD

CD

CD-R
CD-RW

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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

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7 Discs that cannot be played

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DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo
CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB
and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market
including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

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.

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7 Audio format of DVDs

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This unit automatically recognizes and
decodes discs with these symbols.

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7 To clean discs

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Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

—

—

DVD-V

VCD

CD

WMA

MP3

JPEG

CD

VCD

Discs recorded and finalized
cameras.

Discs recorded and finalized

—

Conforming to IEC62107.

This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a
function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared
with 16 bits for all other CDs.

• This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
the left. Close the sessions or finalize

• HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu (A page 19).

WMA

This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the

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same content encoded at several different bit rates).

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7 Disc handling precautions

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Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping,

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rendering it unusable).
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

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instrument.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity

•

prevention liquids or any other solvent.
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

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Do not use the following discs:

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– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented

discs, etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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7 Video systems

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– This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the

system used on the disc.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL

television (A page 21, “Video” tab — NTSC Disc Output).

\

on Panasonic DVD video recorders or DVD video

\

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

\

the disc after recording.

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Simple setup

STEP

Optimum location
Distance: A=B=C=D=E

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.

The angles in the diagram are approximate.

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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

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methods other than those described in this manual.

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Positioning

Front speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel
orientation is necessary.

Center speaker

Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it

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is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack
or shelf.
To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly on top of

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the television.

VK82D

Subwoofer(s)

Place to the right and left (
on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t cause vibration.
Leave 10 cm at the rear for ventilation.

VK92D

VK92D

) or right (

) of the television,

VK82D

Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will

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be negatively affected.
Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

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falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from
falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Notes on speaker use

You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you

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play sound at high levels over extended periods.
Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

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When playing distorted sound.

–

When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player,

–

microphone(s) (except
broadcasts, continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or
electronic instrument.
When adjusting the sound quality.

–

When turning the unit on or off.

–

Australia and N.Z. ), noise from FM

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The front and center speakers and subwoofer(s) 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.

Note

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for

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proper ventilation.
You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

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Positioning

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Surround and center speakers can be attached to a wall.

1

Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.

2

Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the
hole(s).

30 35 mm

3.0 4.0 mm

Wall or pillar

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached

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should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult a
qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers
to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the
wall and speakers.

7.5 9.4 mm

4.0 7.0 mm

Surround
speaker

Surround speaker

VK92D

90 mm

VK82D

VK72D

Center speaker

169 mm

Center speaker

180 mm

VK92D

VK82D

VK72D

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STEP

Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords.
OR
If the speaker cords do not have vinyl tips, directly connect them to the terminals.

2

Speaker connections

VK92D

Connecting center and surround speakers

Gray

+

Speaker connections

Blue

R

Connecting front speakers and subwoofers

Gray

+

L

1

Red

3

2

Red

1

Gray (+)

Blue ( )

3

2

Surround speaker (left)

Center speaker

Surround speaker (right)

Red (+)

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Black ( )

Gray (+)

Blue ( )

Black

Black

L

Blue

R

Note

Connect the right (R) side in the same way.

Connecting center and surround speakers

Gray

+

Blue

R

3

1

2

Gray (+)

Blue ( )

L

Connecting front speakers and subwoofer

Red

+

3

1

2

Red (+)

Subwoofer (left)

Front speaker (left)

Front speaker (left)

Surround speaker (left)

Center speaker

Surround speaker (right)

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Black

Black ( )

R

L

Front speaker (left)

Subwoofer

Front speaker (right)

VK72D

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
positive (+) terminals and negative (blue) wires to
negative ( ) terminals. Incorrect connection can
damage the speakers.

Surround speaker (left)

Gray

+

3

1

2

Gray (+)

Blue ( )

Blue

R

L

Connecting front speakers

Red

3

1

+

R

L

Note

Connect the right (R) side in the same way.

Black

2

Red (+)

Black ( )

+ : Gray

: Blue

Center speaker

Surround speaker (right)

Speaker connections/Video connections

Front speaker (left)

STEP

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

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Video connections

Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed
correctly.
Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the

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television’s operating instructions.

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7 Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

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COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUT

P

Back of the
main unit

S VIDEO

OUT

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7 Television with an S VIDEO IN terminal

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VIDEO

Back of the
main unit

S VIDEO

OUT

Y

OUT

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

B

P

R

Video cable

(included)

P

B

S-video cable

P

R

(not included)

VIDEO IN

Television

(not included)

Television

(not included)

S-VIDEO

IN

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.)

Video cable

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7 Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

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Back of the
main unit

VIDEO

OUT

Y

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

P

P

Video cables

(not included)

B

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

P

P

Television

B

R

(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output
and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals
(P

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high

fidelity in reproducing colors.

The description of the component video input terminals depends

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on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P

B/PR,Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

Connect to terminals of the same color.

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480p (or
525p) or 576p (or 625p) compatible television. (Video will not be
displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

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STEP

4

Radio and power supply connections

AM loop antenna

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections are complete.

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Optional antenna connections (

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Preparation

Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires.

FM indoor antenna

AC power supply cord

For Australia and N.Z.

VK82D

AA

A page 30).

AA

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

VK72D

For Southeast Asia

VK82D

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For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

VK82D VK72DVK92D VK82DVK92D

Radio and power supply connections/The remote control

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (
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.

STEP

5

Remote control Batteries

VK92D VK82D

The remote control

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those
in the remote control.

: approx. 0.9 W or

: approx. 0.8 W) even when it is turned off with [f] (main unit: [f/I]). To

VK72D

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.

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R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Do not use

•

rechargeable
type batteries.

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

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Aim at the remote control signal sensor (A page 10), avoiding
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

CLOC

K/

,

,

,

S

T

,

D

S

P

,,,

,

CLOCK

Previous display

RECPLAY

DEMO

Y

STEP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary
settings.

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on
the television.

1 Press [

source.

The unit comes on.
Press [

6

::

:, DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” as the

::

LL

L] when a disc is in the tray.

LL

QUICK SETUP

HIF

DVD/C

RETURN

ETU

2 Press [SHIFT] + [SETUP] to show the QUICK

SETUP screen.

88

99

; ;

3 Follow the messages and press [

select, then press [ENTER] to make the settings.

Press [RETURN] to go back to the previous screen.

8,

88

9,

99

;,

; ;

::

:] to

::

4 Press [ENTER] and then [SHIFT] + [SETUP] to end

the settings.

STEP

This is a 24-hour clock.

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Setting the time

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

Every time you press the button:

2 (within 7 seconds or so)

Press [

gg

g, REW/

gg

44

4] or [

44

ff

33

f,

3/FF] to set the time.

ff

33

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

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

QUICK SETUP/Setting the time/DEMO function

DEMO function

DISPLA

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.

When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions
may be shown on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by
turning on the demo.

Press and hold [DISPLAY –DEMO].

The display changes each time the button is held down.
DEMO OFF (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on)

You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by
turning the demonstration off.

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Control reference guide

Main unit

Control reference guide

1

Disc drawer

2

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

3

Standby/on switch [

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.

4

Disc check button [DISC CHECK] ....................................... 12

5

Display

6

Multi Re-master button [MULTI RE-MASTER] .................... 27

7

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

Super surround button [SUPER SURROUND] ................... 26

Sound EQ button [SOUND EQ] ............................................ 26

For Australia and N.Z.

Super surround button [SUPER SURROUND] ................... 26

8

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

Microphone volume level buttons

[MIC LEVEL DOWN, UP] ....................................................... 24

For Australia and N.Z.

Sound EQ button [SOUND EQ] ............................................ 26

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For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

Microphone jacks [MIC 1, 2] ................................................ 24

Ä

Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................23

Å

Disc tray open/close button [c, OPEN/CLOSE] .................12

Ç

Disc change button [c, DISC CHANGE] ............................ 12

É

Remote control signal sensor

Ñ

DVD/CD direct play buttons [1–5] ....................................... 12

Ö

Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ] ................... 27

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Super woofer button [S.WOOFER] ........................ 27

á

Headphone jack [PHONES] ..................................................29

à

Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................23

ff

f/I]

ff

Subwoofer button [SUBWOOFER] ........... 27

Center console

â

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

44

[REW/

4/g, f/

44

ä

Display mode, demonstration button

[DISPLAY –DEMO] ........................................................... 9, 29

ã

Tuner/band select button [TUNER/BAND] .......................... 22

å

AUX button [AUX] ................................................................ 30

ç

Deck 1/2 selection button [DECK 1/2] .................................23

é

Deck 1 open button [c DECK 1] ........................................ 23

è

Volume control [VOL DOWN, VOL UP] .............................. 25

ê

Stop button [L STOP]........................................................... 12

ë

Tape play/direction button [; :, TAPE]............................. 23

í

DVD/CD play button [:, DVD/CD] ......................................... 9

ì

Record button [a REC] ....................................................... 23

î

Deck 2 open button [DECK 2 c] ........................................ 23

33

3/FF] ......................................... 12, 22, 23

33

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V

0

1
2

$

%

&

(

3

5

6

7

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=

8

9

!

"

#

)

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

ff

ï

Standby/on, TV power on/off button [

ñ

Numbered buttons [0 – 9,

ó

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

Quick OSD, Vocal mute button

[QUICK OSD, V.MUTE]..................................................... 14, 24

For Australia and N.Z.

Quick OSD button [QUICK OSD] .......................................... 14

ò

Pause button [J] .................................................................... 13

ô

Stop, Cancel button [L, CANCEL] ........................ 9, 13, 17, 18

ö

Manual skip, Quick replay button

[MANUAL SKIP, QUICK REPLAY] ......................................... 14

õ

Tuner/aux button [TUNER/AUX] ...................................... 22, 30

ú

Top menu, Direct navigator button

[TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR] .......................... 13, 16, 17

ù

Functions, Group button [FUNCTIONS, GROUP] .... 13, 16, 19

û

Disc skip, tape fast-forward/rewind, preset channel select,
time adjust buttons [g, REW/

ü

Shift button [SHIFT]

To use functions labeled in orange:
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.

†

Muting button [MUTING] ....................................................... 29

°

Clock/timer, Sleep timer button

[CLOCK/TIMER, SLEEP] .................................................... 9, 28

Play/record timer, Auto off button

˚˚

[

˚PLAY/REC, AUTO OFF] ............................................... 28, 29

˚˚

FL display, Dimmer button [FL DISPLAY, DIMMER] ..... 13, 29

VK92D VK82D

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[S.SOUND EQ, SUBWOOFER] .............................................. 27

VK72D

[S.SOUND EQ, S.WOOFER] .................................................. 27

Sound EQ, Manual EQ button

[SOUND EQ, –MANUAL EQ] ........................................... 26, 27

Super surround, Multi Re-master button

[SUPER SRND, M.RE-MASTER] ...................................... 26, 27

£

Disc select, Tuner program button

[DISC, TUNER PGM] ........................................................ 14, 22

§

CD mode button [CD MODE] ................................................ 14

Repeat button [REPEAT] .......................................................15

Play mode button [PLAY MODE] .............................. 18, 22, 23

•

Advanced disc review, Play speed button

[A.DISC REVIEW, PLAY SPEED]..................................... 14, 15

¶

Menu, Playlist, Angle/Page button

[MENU, PLAYLIST, ANGLE/PAGE] ........................... 13, 15–17

ß

Cursor buttons [8,9,/, -],

Enter button [ENTER] ................................9, 13, 15 –17, 25, 27

These buttons have the following functions.

[/, -] : TV channel select buttons [TV CH 4, TV CH3] ....... 29

®

Return, Zoom button [RETURN, ZOOM] .......................... 9, 15

©

Slow/search, Tuning buttons

[//, --, SLOW/SEARCH] ..................................... 13, 16, 22

These buttons have the following functions.

[//] : TV/AV input mode select button [TV/AV] ..................... 29

[--] : Setup button [SETUP] ................................................... 9

™

Volume buttons, TV volume buttons

[–, +, VOLUME, – TV VOL +] ........................................... 25, 29

´

Progressive video button [PROGRESSIVE] ......................... 13

2 channel down-mixing button [MIX 2CH] ........................... 26

Dolby Pro Logic II button [0PLII] ...................................... 26

¨

Center focus button [C.FOCUS] ........................................... 26

Channel select button [CH SEL] ........................................... 27

Test signal button [TEST] ..................................................... 27

≠

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

Echo button [ECHO] .............................................................. 25

Key control buttons [I, #] ...................................................... 25

Æ

Subtitle button [SUBTITLE] ............................................. 13, 15

Ø

Audio button [AUDIO] ................................................ 15, 24, 25

Super Sound EQ, Subwoofer button

Super Sound EQ, Super woofer button

XX

X

10] ............................................. 13

XX

44

4, f ,

44

ff

f, TV

f] ............... 28, 29

ff

ff

33

3/FF] ......... 9, 22, 23

33

Control reference guide

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Discs — Basic play

1 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).

•

Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

•

RAM

Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.

•

Do not pull or push the tray with your hand.

2 Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

Check the disc location

Press [DISC CHECK] during play.

Press again to close the trays.

To check the location of the 12 cm discs.

•

If a disc is being played, the corresponding tray will not open.

•

Do not remove or insert disc(s) during a disc check.

Discs — Basic play

•

Do not pull out the trays during a disc check.

•

Change a disc
in another tray

Press [c, DISC CHANGE] and
then [1]–[5].

Press [c, DISC CHANGE] again
to close the tray.

You can also remove a disc while

•

another is playing.
If you select a disc which is being

•

played, play stops and the tray
opens.

Skip/Search/Slow-motion play

To skip: Press [REW/

•

To search: Hold down [REW/

•

To play in slow-motion: Hold down [REW/

•

VCD

Slow motion play is for forward direction only.

•

Search/slow motion play speed increases up to 5 steps.

•

44

4/g] or [f/

44

44

4/g] or [f/

44

33

3/FF].

33

33

3/FF] during play.

33

44

4/g] or [f/

44

33

3 /FF] during pause.

33

3 Press [1]–[5] to play

the disc.

You can also press
[:, DVD/CD] if the current
disc is your desired disc.

Stop

Press [L STOP] during play.

The position is memorized while
“RESUME” is on the display.

Press [:, DVD/CD] to resume.

•

Press [L STOP] again to clear

•

the position.

:, DVD/CD

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Note

• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [L STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.

Enjoy progressive video

Press [SHIFT] + [PROGRESSIVE].

You can enjoy progressive video
(A page 7).

Enter numbers

RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD

Press the numbered buttons.

E.g. to select 12: [h10] A [1] A [2]

VCD

with Playback control (PBC)
Press [L] to cancel the PBC functions, then
press the numbered buttons.

WMA

MP3 JPEG

Press the numbered buttons, then
press [ENTER].

E.g. to select 123: [1] A [2] A [3] A [ENTER]

Press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL] to cancel the

•

number(s).

Main unit display

Press [FL DISPLAY] to change display.

RAM DVD-A DVD-V

Time display

JPEG

When Slideshow (A page 19) is on:
SLIDE
When Slideshow (A page 19) is off:
PLAY

↔↔

↔ Information display

↔↔

↔↔

↔ Information display

↔↔

↔↔

↔ Information display

↔↔

WMA

MP3

Subtitles/Information screen

Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE].

RAM

Selects subtitles on/off (A page 15).

DVD-V VCD

(SVCD only)

Selects a subtitle language (A page 15).

JPEG

Selects the information displayed.

Date → Details of the picture → No information

Discs — Basic play

Pause

Press [J] during play.

Press [:, DVD/CD] to restart play.

•

Skip frame-by-frame

RAM DVD-A

DVD-V VCD

(Motion picture part)

Press [;, :] during pause.

VCD

Forward direction only.

•

(, ), SLOW/SEARCH

L, CANCEL

ENTER

SHIFT

:, DVD/CD

Start play from a selected group

WMA

DVD-A

MP3 JPEG

Press [SHIFT] + [GROUP], then press
[8, 9] to select, then press [ENTER] to
start play.

A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is

•

treated as a “Group”.

Group/Content skip during play

WMA

MP3 JPEG

Group skip: Press [8, 9].
Content skip: Press [;, :].

Disc menus

a

: Press to show a disc top menu

DVD-V

(

) or programs (

DVD-A

b

: Press to show a disc menu

DVD-V

) or a playlist (

(

VCD

with Playback control (PBC)

RAM

RAM

).

).

Press [RETURN] to show disc menu.

b

a

On-screen item select

Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select, then press
[ENTER] to make the settings.

Press [RETURN] to return to previous screen.

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Discs — Convenient functions

Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW)

Numbered
buttons

QUICK OSD

SUBTITLE

MANUAL SKIP,

QUICK REPLAY

,

SHIFT

Discs — Convenient functions

DISC

CD MODE

REPEAT

AUDIO
A.DISC REVIEW,
PLAY SPEED

, DVD/CD

ANGLE/PAGE

RETURN,
ZOOM

RAM DVD-V

Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the
selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode”
in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (A page 20).

(Except +R/+RW)

1 Press [A.DISC REVIEW].

The QUICK OSD screen is displayed.

RAM

e.g.

Program

4 0:01:06

04

Time

2 Press [:, DVD/CD] when you find a title/program to

play.

This may not work depending on the disc and the play condition.

CD sequential play (CD MODE)

CD

VCD

This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs
sequentially. Make sure that the applicable disc is in the play position
before playing.
DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played.

While stopped

1 Press [CD MODE].
2 Press [:, DVD/CD].

WMA

MP3

Disc information

You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc
information screen.

You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons on the main

•

unit.

1 Press [DISC] to show the Disc information screen.

e.g.

Disc Information

DVD-Video

CD

DVD-VR

Unchecked

No Disc

Empty Not yet read

Track

10 Time 60:15

2 Press the numbered buttons ([1]–[5]) to select the disc.

To clear the screen

Press [DISC].

Displaying current playback condition
(QUICK OSD)

The current playback condition is displayed.

Press [QUICK OSD].

e.g.

DVD-V

Playback
condition

Current playback number

Title

Program Playback

Play mode Current position

Chapter

1 0:41:23

Elapsed play time

4

Time

Note

If the disc in the play position is not applicable (e.g. DVD), CD Mode

•

does not work.
HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled.

•

You cannot change the mode during play, or while in program or

•

random mode.
If you want to play a DVD, press [CD MODE] again to cancel CD

•

Mode. (CD Mode is also canceled when you open the current disc
tray, switch the unit to standby or select another source.)

Quick replay

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
(Except +R/+RW)

Press [SHIFT] + [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few
seconds.

Skipping 30 seconds forward

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

RAM DVD-V

Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later. Convenient when
you want to skip commercials etc.

During play

Press [MANUAL SKIP].

RAM

of the next program is within about 30 seconds of the point you are
skipping from.

(Except +R/+RW)

It is not possible to skip through the current program if the start

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To exit the screen

•

Press [QUICK OSD].

CD MP3

•

WMA

The QUICK OSD screen will appear automatically.

Changing the zoom ratio

Functions

Subtitle

Off

Functions

Repeat Off

Chapter
Title

Off

RAM

This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

During play

(Motion picture part)

DVD-A

Press [SHIFT] + [ZOOM] several times to select the
preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”.

Functions

Just Fit Zoom 1.00

e.g.

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [;, :].
– from “x1.00” to “x1.60” (in 0.01 units)
– from “x1.60” to “x2.00” (in 0.02 units)

Press and hold [;, :] to alter faster.

•

DVD-V

VCD

16:9 Standard (16:9)

4:3 Standard (4:3)

European Vista (1.66:1)
American Vista (1.85:1)
Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)
Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)

Auto

4:3 Standard
European Vista
16:9 Standard
American Vista
Cinemascope1
Cinemascope2

Changing the play speed

(Motion picture part)

DVD-A

RAM

During play

Press [SHIFT] + [PLAY SPEED] several times to select
“Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”.

Changing play speed between the range of “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in

0.1 units)

Press [;, :] while the above message is displayed.

DVD-V

Functions

Play Speed 1.0

Normal

Fast
Slow

Changing soundtracks

RAM DVD-A DVD-V

(with multiple soundtracks)

Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] several times to select the
soundtrack.

RAM VCD

You can use this button to select “L”, “R”
or “L R”.

(Karaoke discs)

DVD-V

Press [;, :] to select “On” or “Off” for
vocals.
Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/0Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (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: Center
2: Front left + Front right
3: Front left + Front right + Center

VCD

e.g.

DVD-V

Functions

Audio 1

Changing subtitles

DVD-V

(with multiple subtitles)

Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE] several times to select the
subtitle language.

On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are

•

not displayed.

To display/clear the subtitles

Press [;, :] to select “On” or “Off”.

RAM

(On/Off only with discs that contain

subtitle on/off information)

Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.

Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic

•

DVD Recorders.

VCD

(SVCD only)

e.g.

DVD-V

Repeat play

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.

JPEG

: Works with all JPEG content.)

During play

Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be
repeated.

e.g.

DVD-V

Discs — Convenient functions

Press [:, DVD/CD] to return to normal play.

•

This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

•

Angle selection and Still picture rotation/
advance

Press [SHIFT] + [ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select
the angle or rotate/advance the still picture.

DVD-V

(with multiple angles) – Angle selection

DVD-A

– Still picture advance

(Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.)

JPEG

– Still picture rotation

RAM

: Program → Disc

• During playlist play: Scene

DVD-A

: Track → Group\ →

DVD-V

: Chapter → Title\ →

VCD

CD

: Track → Disc\ →

• When CD Mode is on: Track

→

→

Off

→

Playlist

Off

Off

Off

Disc

→

→

Off

All CD’s

→

• When CD Mode is on, during program and random play:

Track

→

All CD’s

→

WMA

: Content → Group\ →

MP3

• When CD Mode is on: Content

Off

→

Off

Group

→

All CD’s

• When CD Mode is on, during program and random play:

Content

JPEG

\

“All” is displayed during program and random play.

→

All CD’s

: Group\ →

Off

→

Off

Off

→

Off

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Discs — Using navigation menus

CD Text 1/14 0:53

Disc Title : Celine Dion One Heart
Disc Artist : Celine Dion
Track Title : I Drove All Night (Album Version)
Track Artist :

1.

I Drove All Night (Album Version)

2.

Love Is All We Need (Album Version)

3. FAITH

(Album Version)

4.

In His Touch (Album Version)

5.

One Heart (Album Version)

6.

Stand By Your side (Album Version)

7.

NAKED (Album Version)

8.

Sorry For Love (Album Version)

9.

Have You Ever Been In Love (Album Version)

10. Reveal

(Album Version)

T

T

RETURN to exitto select and press ENTER

Numbered
buttons

, DVD/CD

TOP MENU,

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

SHIFT

Discs — Convenient functions

Playing data discs

Discs — Using navigation menus

WMA

MP3 JPEG

You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without
using the HighMAT function (A page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu).

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

1 Press [TOP MENU].
2 Press [8, 9] to select “All” (WMA/MP3/JPEG), “Audio”

(WMA/MP3) or “Picture” (JPEG), then press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

•

Press [TOP MENU].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 Press [MENU].

MENU,
PLAYLIST,
ANGLE/PAGE

,, , ,

ENTER

77

7 Using the submenu

77

1 While the menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group

All
Audio
Picture
Video

Help display

,

Find

Groups and contents are displayed.

Contents only

Groups only

Thumbnail images

To go to next group

To go to previous group
WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and

DivX video
WMA/MP3 only

JPEG only

MPEG4 and DivX video only
To switch between guide messages

and the elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title
( see below)

JPEG

WMA

MP3

WMA

MP3

2 Press [8, 9] to select an item and press [ENTER].

77

7 Searching by content or group title

77

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search
its content.

1 While the submenu is displayed (A

88

Press [
and press [ENTER].

2 Press [

[ENTER].

Repeat to enter other characters.

•

Lower case is also searched.

•

Press [(, )] to skip between A, E, I, O, and U.

•

Press [;] to erase a character.

•

Leave the asterisk ( ) when you search for the titles including

•

the character you enter.
Erase the asterisk ( ) to search for the titles starting with the

•

character you enter. To add the asterisk (
submenu again and select “Find”.

3 Press [

The search results screen appears.

4 Press [

press [ENTER].

99

8,

9] to select “Find”

88

99

88

99

8,

9] to select a character and press

88

99

::

:] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

::

88

99

8,

9] to select the content or group and

88

99

see above)

A

) again, display the

Find

2 Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select the group or audio/picture

content and press [ENTER].

After listing all the contents in one group, the list for the next

•

group appears.

3 To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

To start play from the selected content

Press [8, 9].

e.g.

Navigation Menu 2 5 MP3 1:54

Sep 15 2003

Lirkin Park Meteora

Penguins

Group 002/003 Content 0005/0012

FUNCTIONS to display the sub menu

Group Content

Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group

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•

•

or content field.

To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a
JPEG image on the screen.

Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)

To exit the screen

•

Press [MENU].

C

G

C

G

Breaking The Habit

Dont_St ay

Faint

Hit_The_Floor_ _Abyss

Lirkin Park [Hyorid Theor

Lirkin Park_Cure For The
Lirkin_Park_ _Metora_
Lirkin_Park_ _Metora_
Lying_From_You

Somewhere_I_Belong
Lady Starfish
Life on Jupiter

RETURN to exit

Group and content number
currently playing

: WMA/MP3 files

:

: indicates the group/content

; :

currently playing

MPEG4 and DivX video:

: JPEG files

:

Number currently selected

Playing from the selected track in the CD

CD

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

e.g. CD text

2 Press [8, 9] to select the track and press [ENTER].

Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

•

Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback position and current

•

position.

To exit the screen

•

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

Playing HighMATTM discs

WMA

1 While stopped

2 Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select the item, then press

To change the menu background

•

Press [FUNCTIONS].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

To exit the screen

•

Press [L].

1 During play

2 Press [;] then [8, 9]

3 Press [

To exit the screen

•

Press [MENU].

MP3

JPEG

Press [TOP MENU].

[ENTER].

Repeat this step if necessary.

•

e.g.

New Pla

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

PAGE 1/3

Menu: Take you to the

next menu which
shows playlists or

Menu1

Play list1

Menu2

another menu

Playlist: play starts

Play list2

Prev

Menu3

Return

Play list3

Next

Selecting from the list

Press [MENU].

to switch among
“Playlist”, “Group”

Playlist

Playlist
Group
Content

All by Artist The Beatles

No. Content title

1 Love Me Do

2 From Me to You

3 She Loves You

4 I Want to Hold Your Hand

5 Can’t Buy Me Love

e.g.

and “Content” lists.

::

:] then [

::

to select an item and

88

8,

88

99

9]

99

0 ~ 9 to select ENTER to play

press [ENTER].

Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

•

RETURN to exit

Playing RAM discs

RAM

Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.

•

You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

•

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [8, 9] or the

numbered buttons to
select the program.

Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/

•

PAGE] to skip page by page.

To select a 2-digit number

•

e.g. 23: [h10] A [2] A[3].
Press [:] to show the contents

•

of the program and the disc.

3 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

•

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Playing a playlist

(Only when the disc contains a playlist)

1 Press [PLAYLIST].
2 Press [8, 9] or the

numbered buttons to
select the playlist.

Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/

•

PAGE] to skip page by page.

To select a 2-digit number

•

e.g. 23: [h10] A [2] A[3].

3 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

•

Press [PLAYLIST].

e.g.

e.g.

Direct Navigator

No. Date On Title Contents

1 11/ 1(WED) 12:05 Friends of a feather

2 1/ 1(MON) 1:05 Sunny day

3 2/ 2(TUE) 2:21 Penguins habitat

4 3/ 3(WED) 3:37 Irresistible

5 4/ 10(THU) 11:05 Hot cakes

0 ~ 9 to select

Playlist

DateNo. Length Title

11/11 0:00:01 City Penguin1

12/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2

1/ 2 1:10:04 Special3

2/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4

2/10 0:25:01 Baseball5

3/12 0:06:13 Home6

3/ 1 0:01:20 Drama7

4/ 2 1:00:12 Goodbye8

4/ 3 0:30:20 Soccer 29

4/10 1:00:01 Baseball 210

to select and press

09

ENTER

RETURN to exit

to exit

RETURN

Discs — Using navigation menus

Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)

Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

•

formats).
This unit supports 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.
When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will

•

be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen.
There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen

•

and computer screen.
This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

•

Naming folders and files
Files are treated as contents and folders
are treated as groups on this unit.

At the time of recording, prefix folder and
file names with 3-digit numbers in the order
you want to play them (this may not work at
times).
Files must have the extension:

e.g.

root

MP3

001group

001

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3

002group

“.WMA” or “.wma”
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

WMA

You cannot play WMA files that are copy

•

003group

protected.
This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).

•

MP3

This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

•

Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1

•

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3

and 48 kHz.

JPEG

To view JPEG files on this unit:

•

– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard

(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital
cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF
Standard Version 1.0 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 (e.g.: TIFF) or play
pictures with attached audio.

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.

HighMAT

TM

and the HighMAT logo are
either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.

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Numbered
buttons

CANCEL

FUNCTIONS

SHIFT

Discs — Program/Random play

Discs — Program/Random play

Starting program/random play
While stopped

Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
Every time you press the button:

Program Random off (Normal play)

PLAY MODE

, DVD/CD

,, , ,

ENTER

Discs — Program/Random play

When CD mode is on (A page 14)

VCD CD

You can program all the items on all the discs.

WMA

MP3

1 Press the numbered buttons ([1]–[5]) to select a

disc.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the items

WMA

MP3

(

To select a 2-digit number

•

then press [ENTER]).

e.g. 25: [h10] A [2] A[5]

WMA

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

•

[2] A [5] A [ENTER]

MP3

3 Press [:, DVD/CD].

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [8, 9] to select an item, then press [ENTER]
again to register.

To change a selected program

1. Press [8, 9] to select an item.

2. Repeat above steps 1 and 2.

To clear a selected program

1. Press [8, 9] to select an item.

2. Press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL] (or press [8, 9, ;, :] to select “Clear”
and press [ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

Select “Clear all” with [8, 9, ;, :] and press [ENTER].

Note

The program is retained in memory unless one of the following
occurs:

– The current disc tray is opened.
– Another source is selected.
– The unit is switched to standby.
– CD mode is turned on or off.
– You manually select another disc (while CD mode is off).

To exit program or random play mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

Program play (up to 32 items)

When CD mode is off

DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD

You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.

DVD-A

1

DVD-V

group (

•

WMA

To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 25: [h10] A [2] A[5]

WMA

MP3 JPEG

[2] A [5] A [ENTER]

2 Press the numbered buttons to select a chapter or

track/content (

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

•

3 Press [:, DVD/CD].

WMA

MP3 JPEG

Press the numbered buttons to select a

MP3 JPEG

WMA

then press [ENTER]) or title.

e.g.

DVD-V

Program Playback

Choose a title and chapter.

DiscNo. T/G C/T

1

ENTER

MP3 JPEG

to select and press

then press [ENTER]).

Play

Clear

Clear all

PLAY

to start

Random play

When CD mode is off

VCD CD

You can play all the items on the disc in the play position in
random order.

DVD-A DVD-V

WMA

MP3 JPEG

You can play the selected item(s) on the disc in the play position in
random order.

1

DVD-A DVD-V

WMA

MP3 JPEG

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or
title.

DVD-A

To enter all groups, press

•

[;, :] to select “All” and
press [ENTER].

To deselect a group, press

•

DVD-V

Random Playback

Choose a title.

0 ~ 9

to select

Title

1

PLAY

to start

e.g.

the numbered button
corresponding to the group
you want to clear.

2 Press [:, DVD/CD].

ALL-DISC random play

When CD mode is on (A page 14)

VCD CD

You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.

Press [:, DVD/CD].

WMA

MP3

e.g.

CD

Random Playback

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Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (A page 19).

•

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered buttons

DVD-A

•

to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.

Press PLAY to start

Discs — Using on-screen menus

1 Press [FUNCTIONS] once.
2 Press [,, 9, ;, :] to select the menu, then press

[ENTER] to begin selecting items.

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Main Menu

Program, Group, Title, To start from a specific item
Chapter, Track, Playlist,
Content

To skip incrementally or decrementally
(Time Slip for play only)

1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip

indicator.

Time 2 Press [8, 9] to select the time and press

(Except [ENTER].

+R/+RW) • Press and hold [8, 9] to alter faster.

Audio

To start from a specific time
Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display

(A page 15, Changing soundtracks)

WMA

MP3

To display the current disc type

(Time

Other Settings

RAM DVD-A

Play Speed

LL

L Play Menu

LL

To change play speed

– from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)

Repeat (A page 15)

Except

A-B Repeat

To repeat a specified section

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending
points. Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

Except

To mark up to 5 positions to play again

Press [ENTER]. (The unit is now ready to
accept markers.)
To mark a position:
Press [ENTER] (at the desired point)

Marker To mark another position:

Press [;, :] to select “
To recall a marker:
Press [;, :] A Press [ENTER]
To erase a marker:
Press [;, :] A Press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL]

• This feature does not work during program
and random play.

Advanced
Disc Review

LL

L Picture Menu

LL

[A page 14, Reviewing titles to play
(ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)]

Normal
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances

Animation
Dynamic
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture

Picture Mode Adjustment”) (A see below)

Picture Adjustment

Contrast Sharpness
Brightness Color
Gamma (Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.)
Depth Enhancer (Reduces the rough noise in

the background to give a greater feeling of
depth.)

• NTSC disc

\1

480i
↔ 480p

• PAL disc

Video Output 576i

\1

Mode ↔ 576p

When you select “480p (or 525p)” or “576p (or
625p)”, a confirmation screen appears. Select
“Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output
compatible television.

\1

For Southeast Asia, Australia and N.Z.

\2

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

(Motion picture part)

RAM

JPEG

(Still picture part)

RAM

detail in dark scenes.

detail in dark scenes.

\1

(or Colour\2)

(or 525i\2) (Interlace)

\1

(or 525p\2) (Progressive)

(or 625i\2) (Interlace)

\1

(or 625p\2) (Progressive)

DVD-V

” A Press [ENTER]

3 Press [,, 9, ;, :] to select the item, then press

[ENTER] to make the settings.

Alternatively, press the numbered buttons.

Still Picture To switch still picture
Thumbnail To show thumbnail images

Subtitle

Marker (VR)

Angle

Rotate Picture

Slideshow

Other Settings

Transfer
Mode

LL

L Audio Menu

LL

Dolby Pro
Logic II

Dialogue
Enhancer

Multi
Re-master

Sound
Enhancement

LL

L Display Menu

LL

Information

Subtitle Position 0 to –60 (in 2 unit steps)

Subtitle Brightness Auto, 0 to –7

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom

Bit Rate Display

GUI See-through Off, On, Auto
GUI Brightness –3 to +3

LL

L Other Menu

LL

Setup (A page 20)
Play as DVD-Video • Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play

or DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.

Play as DVD-Audio
Play as DVD-VR,

Play as HighMAT

or

Play as Data Disc

(A page 15, Changing subtitles)

RAM

To recall a marker recorded on

DVD-Video recorders

To recall a marker:
Press [8, 9] A Press [ENTER]

(multiple angles)

To select the angle

To rotate pictures

To turn slideshow on/off
To change the slideshow timing (0 – 30 sec)

(A see below)

If you have chosen “480p (or 525p)” or “576p (or
625p)”, (A see left), select the method of
conversion for video output to suit the type of
material.
When you play NTSC discs

Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second

Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and

When you play PAL discs

Auto: Detects 25 frame-per-second film

Video: Select when using Auto, and the video

(A page 26)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

(Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or

DVD-V

higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center
channel)
On ↔ Off

(A page 27)

Enhances audio output to produce a warm
hall-like sound.

On ↔ Off

JPEG

To select the appropriate screen size
to fit your TV screen

To zoom in and out manually

RAM DVD-A

DVD-V VCD

On ↔ Off

film content and appropriately
converts it.

film content in addition to 24 frame-per­second film content.

the video content is distorted.

content and appropriately converts it.

content is distorted.

: Off, Date, Details

(Motion picture part)

• Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG

files on DVD-RAM or to play HighMAT
disc without using the HighMAT function.

Discs — Using on-screen menus

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Discs — Changing the player settings

Video
Audio
Display
Others

Disc

Setup

Audio

English

Menus

English

Advanced Disc Review

Intro Mode

Subtitle

Automatic

Ratings

Level 8

ENTER

RETURN

to select and press

to exit

Tab

Item

Setting

Numbered
buttons

,, , ,

ENTER

SETUP

SHIFT

Discs — Changing the player settings

1 Press [SHIFT] + [SETUP] to show the setup menu.

If you have not set QUICK SETUP (A page 9), the QUICK

•

SETUP screen appears.

2 Press [8, 9] to select the tab, then press [:] to

begin selecting the items.

3 Press [8, 9] to select the item, then press [ENTER]

to begin selecting the settings.

4 Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select, then press [ENTER] to

make the settings.

Alternatively, press the numbered buttons.

e.g. Setup menu

To exit, press [SHIFT]+[SETUP].

•

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to

•

standby.
Underlined items in the following diagram are the factory

•

preset.

The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items
in the shaded area.

LL

L “Disc” tab

LL

Audio

English

•

(Language options)

•

Choose the audio language.

Subtitle

Automatic

•

\4

English

•

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in QUICK
SETUP also changes this setting.

Advanced Disc Review

(A page 14)

English

•

• (Language options)

• Other

Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.

•

Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10 minute interval within

•

\1

\3

a title/program.

Ratings Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video
play.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

•

8 No Limit

•

Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)

• Unlock Player • Change Password • Change Level • Temporary Unlock

1 to 7

•

0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.

•

When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not forget your password.

A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in
the unit.
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.

\1

Language options

For Southeast Asia : Chinese

For others : French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian

and Dutch

\2

The original language designated on the disc is selected.

\3

Input a code number referring to the table on page 31.

\4

If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle
appears in that language (if available on the disc).

\1

Original

•

(Language options)

•

\2

Other

•

\1

Other

•

\3

\3

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LL

L “Video” tab

LL

TV Aspect

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).

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

Time Delay

When connected with a Plasma display,
adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync
with the video.

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown when
paused.

NTSC Disc Output

Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing
NTSC discs (A page 4, Video systems).

LL

L “Audio” tab

LL

Dynamic Range Compression

Speaker Settings (A see below)

Set the delay time for your center and
surround speakers.

LL

L “Display” tab

LL

Menu Language

On-Screen Messages

LL

L “Others” tab

LL

QUICK SETUP
Re-initialize Setting\5 (or Re-initialise

\6

Setting

This returns all values in the Setup menus settings.
off and on again.

\5

) same password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit to the default

For Southeast Asia

4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)

•

4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)

•

Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style.

16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

•

Standard (Direct View TV)

•

CRT Projector

•

Projection TV

•

0ms

•

Automatic

•

Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.

•

Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

•

PAL60: When connected to a PAL television.

•

NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.

•

(

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia and N.Z.

Off

•

On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the

•

Center (C): 0.0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms

•

Surround (LS/RS): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

•

\5

English

•

\6

English• Français• Deutsch• Italiano• Español• Português• Pуcский• Nederlands

•

On

•

Yes

•

Yes: The password screen is shown if Ratings (A page 20) are set. Please enter the

•

No

•

\6

20ms

•

lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing.
(Only works with Dolby Digital)

•

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia and N.Z.

LCD TV/Projector

•

Plasma TV

•

40ms•60ms•80ms•100ms

•

: “PAL60” is the factory preset)

Off

•

No

•

Discs — Changing the player settings

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)

(Center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except
for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating
position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer
to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the
difference.

C

L

Circle of constant primary listening distance

If either distance aor bis less than c, find the difference in the
table and change to the recommended setting.

Difference (Approx.) Setting Difference (Approx.) Setting

30 cm 1.0 ms 150 cm 5.0 ms

60 cm 2.0 ms 300 cm 10.0 ms

90 cm 3.0 ms 450 cm 15.0 ms

120 cm 4.0 ms

150 cm 5.0 ms

C

a

LS

LS

a

Center speaker

R

c

SW

b

RS

RS

: Actual speakers position

: Ideal speakers position

abc

: Primary listening distance

Approximate room dimensions

b

Surround speaker

88

1 Press [

99

8,

9] to select the delay time box and press

88

99

[ENTER].

88

2 Press [

99

8,

9] to adjust the delay time and press

88

99

[ENTER].

Center delay time

ms

0.0

ms

0.0

C

R

SW

RS

L

Exit

To finish the speaker setting

Press [;] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

Exit

LS

Surround delay time

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REW/ / ,

TUNER/BAND

DECK 1/2

The radio

Numbered
buttons

/ /FF

DECK 1

DECK 1

STOP

, TAPE

, DVD/CD

DECK 2

REC

DECK 2

TUNER PGM

PLAY MODE

The radio

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

LL

L AM allocation setting (main unit only)

LL

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].
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current
minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum
frequency changes and the step is changed.

To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

Note

After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared. Preset them again.

Preset tuning

Remote control only

There are two methods of pre-setting stations.

Automatic presetting :All the stations the tuner can receive are

Manual presetting :You can select the stations to preset and

Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.

Preparation:

Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Automatic presetting

preset.

the order they are preset in.

TUNER/AUX

,,

REW/

,

/FF

SHIFT

, DVD/CD

, TAPE

,

The radio

Manual tuning

1 Press [TUNER/AUX] (main unit: [TUNER/BAND]) to

select “FM” or “AM”.

The unit comes on.

2 Press [(] or [)] (main unit: [REW/

33

[f/

3/FF]) to select the frequency.

33

Press and hold [(] or [)] (main unit: [REW/4/g] or
[f/3/FF]) until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic
tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

44

4/g] or

44

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

Preparation: Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.

Press [SHIFT] + [TUNER PGM] until the frequency
changes.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. The last station to be set is then played.

Manual presetting

Pre-set the stations one at a time.

1 Tune to the station (A see left).

2 Press [SHIFT] + [TUNER PGM].

3 While “PGM” is flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

Alternatively, press [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF] then press
[SHIFT]+[TUNER PGM].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is
preset in that channel.

Selecting channels

Remote control only

1 Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press the numbered buttons or [g, REW/

33

[f,

3/FF] to select the channel.

33

To select a 2-digit number

•

e.g. 12: [h10] A [1] A[2].

44

4] or

44

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“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

LL

L If noise is excessive in FM

LL

Press [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is
weak.
Press [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.
“MONO” is also canceled if the frequency is changed.

Cassette tapes

Playback

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 automatically (One touch play).

2 Press [c DECK 1] or [DECK 2 c] on the main unit and

insert the cassette.

Insert with the side to be played
facing towards you and the exposed
tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.

3 Press [; :, TAPE] to start playback.

Every time you press the button: F: ↔ ;R
F:: Forward side is played.
;R: Reverse side is played.

To stop tape playback

Press [L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

To select the reverse mode

While TAPE is selected as the source
Press and hold [PLAY MODE].
Every time you press and hold the button:

: One side is played.

: Both sides are played. (forward → reverse)

Play stops at the end of the reverse side.

: Both sides are played repeatedly until [L] (main unit: [L STOP])

is pressed.

To listen to 2 tapes consecutively, load a tape into each deck and
select “
[L STOP]) is pressed.

To fast-forward or rewind

Press [REW/4/g] (rewind) or [f/3 /FF] (fast-forward).

To select between loaded decks

Press [PLAY MODE] (main unit: [DECK 1/2]).

Note

• Tape playback is momentarily interrupted if you open the other deck.

• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught

in the mechanism.

• Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be

taken up before the tape is played.

• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used

incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit’s auto-reverse
mechanism.

”. Both tapes will be played repeatedly until [L] (main unit:

Front side

Recording

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.

• Press [; :, TAPE] and then [L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

1 Press [DECK 2 c] on the main unit and insert the

cassette to be recorded.

Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
The tape direction is automatically set to “F:”.

2 Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to select the reverse

mode.

Every time you press and hold the button:

: One side only records.

, : Both sides record (forward → reverse).

“

” is automatically changed to “ ” when [[ REC] is pressed.

3 Select the source to be recorded.

Radio recording:

Tune to the required station. (A page 22)

Disc recording:

1

Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
Press [:, DVD/CD] and then [L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

2

Prepare the desired disc recording mode.

• To record programmed items [A do steps 1–2 on page 18,

“Program play (up to 32 items)”].
Ensure disc is stopped.

Tape-to-tape recording:

1

Press [; :, TAPE] and then [L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

2

Press [c DECK 1] on the main unit and insert the cassette
you want to record.

4 Press [[ REC] on the main unit to start recording.

To stop recording

Press [L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

If the tape finishes before the disc

The disc continues playing. Press [L] (main unit: [L STOP]) to stop it.

Note

• Multi-channel sources (3 to 5.1 channels) are automatically down-

mixed to 2 channels during recording.

• Changes to volume and sound or field quality do not affect

recording.

• You cannot open deck 1 while recording.

• You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with

the other.

Erasure prevention

Use a screwdriver or similar
object to break out the tab.

Side A

Cassette tapes

Tab for side B Tab for side A

To re-record on a protected cassette

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.

To erase a tape

1. Press [; :, TAPE] and then
[L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.
Ensure there is no tape in deck 1.

3. Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to select the reverse mode.

4. Press [[ REC] on the main unit.

Adhesive tape

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Enjoying karaoke

( For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia )

Microphone(s)

(not included)

MIC LEVEL
DOWN, UP

DECK 1

ECHO

V.MUTE

STOP

, DVD/CD

REC

VOL DOWN,
VOL UP

,

AUDIO

Vocal mute function

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 “L R”.

Press [SHIFT] + [V.MUTE] to switch the function on or off.

You need software recorded in stereo sound if you want to use the
vocal mute function. Voice and/or static may be reproduced with the
following types of software.

Software recorded monaural

•

Classical music or works performed by a limited number of

•

instruments
Chorus works or duets

•

Note

There might be some strange sound heard during playback.

Audio mode function

Use this function to set the audio source after switching off the vocal
mute function.

Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO].

Every time you press the button:

RAM VCD CD

AUDIO LR AUDIO L AUDIO R

(Display on the main unit)

WMA

MP3 TUNER CASSETTE AUX

Enjoying karaoke

SHIFT

Before enjoying the karaoke function

Lower the microphone volume with [MIC LEVEL DOWN] on the main

•

unit, then connect the microphone(s) to the microphone jack(s).
Use a dynamic microphone.
Plug type: 6.3 mm monaural.

Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2ch)

You cannot perform karaoke with surround effects, Dolby Pro
Logic II or Center Focus, or during speaker level adjustments.

If a strange noise (howling) is emitted during use, move the

•

microphone away from the speakers, or lower the microphone
volume.

When you are not using the microphone, disconnect it from the

•

microphone jack, and lower the microphone volume level to
“MIC OFF”.

, DVD/CD

,, , ,

ENTER

, +,
VOLUME

RAM VCD

L R L R

(On-screen display on the television)

AUDIO LR (L R) : Left channel sound is heard from the left speaker

and right channel sound is heard from the right

speaker (Vocal and accompaniment).
AUDIO L (L) : Only left channel sound (No vocal).
AUDIO R (R) : Only right channel sound (Vocal).

Select no vocal for karaoke.
Vocal and no vocal may be reversed.

Actual operations depend on the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for
details.

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Enjoying karaoke function

1 Select the source and start play.

2 Start singing and adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME]

(main unit: [VOL DOWN, VOL UP]) and [MIC LEVEL
DOWN, UP] on the main unit.

To turn the vocals on and off

DVD-V

1 Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] during play.

2 Press [8] or [9] then [ENTER], or [;, :] to select the

mode.

Solo discs Duet discs
Off: Vocals off Off: Vocals off
On: Vocals on V1+V2: Both parts

V1: Part 1 only
V2: Part 2 only

Changing the key

To raise the key by a halftone:

Press [SHIFT] + [

Every time the button is pressed, the key will change as follows:
KEYCON –6 → –5 → –4 → –3 → –2 → –1 → 0 → +1 → +2 → +3 →
+4 → +5 → +6

ii

i].

ii

To record your karaoke performance

Preparation:

• Do the preparatory steps 1–2 on page 23.

• When singing along with discs

Insert the disc(s) you want (A page 12).
Press [:, DVD/CD].

• When singing along with tape

Press [c DECK 1] on the main unit and insert the tape you want.

• When singing along with radio

Select your desired station (A page 22).

• When singing along from an external source

Connect and prepare the source (A page 30).

1 Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] to select the voice mode.

2 Adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOL

DOWN, VOL UP]) and [MIC LEVEL DOWN, UP] on the
main unit.

Press [[ REC] on the main unit and start karaoke
performance.

To stop recording

Press [L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

Note

To playback the recorded tape, be sure to press [SHIFT]+[AUDIO]
to select the “AUDIO LR” mode.

To lower the key by a halftone:

Press [SHIFT] + [

Every time the button is pressed, the key will change as follows:
KEYCON +6 → +5 → +4 → +3 → +2 → +1 → 0 → –1 → –2 → –3 →
–4 → –5 → –6

To cancel

Press [SHIFT]+[I] or [SHIFT]+[i] to display “0”.

II

I].

II

Adjusting the echo effect

Press [SHIFT] + [ECHO].

Every time you press the button:

ECHO 1 → ECHO 2 → ECHO 3 → ECHO 4 → ECHO OFF (off)

↑

The effect increases with the level.

To record your voice

Preparation: Do the preparatory steps 1–2 on page 23.

Ensure that there is no tape in deck 1.

1 Press [[

2 Speak through the microphone and adjust volume with

[–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOL DOWN, VOL UP]) and
[MIC LEVEL DOWN, UP] on the main unit.

REC] on the main unit to start recording.

Enjoying karaoke

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Sound field and sound quality

MULTI
RE-MASTER

For Australia
and N.Z.

SUPER
SURROUND

For Others

SUPER
SURROUND
SOUND EQ

For Australia
and N.Z.

SOUND EQ

S.SOUND EQ,

VK82D

VK92D

SUBWOOFER

VK72D

S.WOOFER

MIX 2CH

C.FOCUS

CH SEL

SUPER SRND,
M.RE-MASTER

SOUND EQ,

MANUAL EQ

TEST

VOL DOWN,
VOL UP

STOP

SUPER
SOUND EQ

VK92D

VK82D

SUBWOOFER

VK72D

S.WOOFER

, DVD/CD

PL

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel
surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround)
from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been
specifically Dolby Surround encoded.

Press [SHIFT] + [pPLII].

Every time you press the button:
MOVIE: Movie software, recorded in Dolby

Surround.

MUSIC: Stereo sources
OFF: Cancel

• This works only in DVD/CD mode.

• “pPLII” lights when there is effect.

Center Focus

(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.FOCUS].

Every time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON ←→ C FOCUS OFF

• This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.

• This will also work when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

SHIFT

Sound field and sound quality

, +,
VOLUME

• Down-mixing, Center Focus, Super Surround, Subwoofer level

(A page 27) and Super Woofer (A page 27) cannot be performed 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. If this occurs, turn the
sound field system off.

Down-mixing

You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary.

Press [SHIFT] + [MIX 2CH].

Each time you press the button:
MIX 2CH ON ↔ MIX 2CH OFF

• When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiple-

channel signals that cannot be down-mixed.

DVD-A

, DVD/CD

,, ,

Super Surround

Press [SUPER SRND] (main unit: [SUPER SURROUND]).

Every time you press the button:
MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo

sources.

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie

software.

PARTY: Sound is in stereo regardless of the

direction you are facing.

(off): Cancel

• You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best

surround effect (A page 27, Speaker level adjustments).

• Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with

5.1 channel.

• When Super Surround is on, Dolby Pro Logic II turns off.

Sound field control

Press [SOUND EQ] to select a setting.

Every time you press the button:

HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a

disco.

LIVE: Makes vocals more alive.
HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.
EQ-OFF: Canceled (no effect is added) (factory preset).

To check the current setting

Press [SOUND EQ].

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Using the Manual Equalizer (MANUAL EQ)

Create your own sound quality effects.

1 Press and hold [–MANUAL EQ] until “MANUAL EQ”

appears.

2 (Within 12 seconds)

Change the sound quality with the cursor buttons.

1

Select the sound range to be adjusted with [;] or [:].
BASS ←→ MID ←→ TREBLE

2

Adjust the level with [8] or [9].
(–3 to +3)

Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality.
The original display is restored on the display panel in about
3 seconds.

To cancel

Press [SOUND EQ] to select “EQ-OFF”.
The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the

next time you select “MANUAL EQ”.

Using the Super Sound Equalizer

Turning on the super sound equalizer gives you a more powerful sound.

Press [S.SOUND EQ] (main unit: [SUPER SOUND EQ]).

The “S.SOUND EQ” indicator lights up.
Every time you press the button:

S.SOUND EQ 1 S.SOUND EQ 2

S.SOUND EQ OFF

To cancel

Press [S.SOUND EQ] (main unit: [SUPER SOUND EQ]) to turn off
the indicator.

Subwoofer level

VK92D VK82D

Press [SHIFT] + [SUBWOOFER] (main unit: [SUBWOOFER]).

Every time you press the button:

SUB W1→SUB W2→SUB W3 (factory preset)→SUB W4

Super Woofer

VK72D

Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER] (main unit: [S.WOOFER]).

Every time you press the button:
SUPER WOOFER ON ←→ SUPER WOOFER OFF

Multi Re-master — Enjoying more
natural sound

Speaker level adjustments

This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.

Preparation:

Press [:, DVD/CD] and then [L] (main unit: [L STOP]).

1 While stopped and no on-screen display is shown

Press [SHIFT] + [TEST] to output a test signal.

L: Front left
C: Center
R: Front right
RS: Right surround
LS: Left surround

• There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

2 Press [–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOL DOWN, VOL

UP]) to set the volume level normally used for
listening.

3 Press [8] (increase) or [9] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS: –6 dB to +6 dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

• To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While outputting the test signal, press [;, :].

• Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front

speakers.

To stop the test signal

Press [SHIFT]+[TEST] again.

LL

L To adjust speaker level during play

LL

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or Dolby Pro
Logic II or Super Surround is on.)

1 Press [SHIFT] + [CH SEL] to select the speaker.

L→C→R→RS→LS→SW

SW: Subwoofer

• You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer

channel.

• “SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable

when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

• “S” appears on the display when “MUSIC” or “MOVIE” is

selected with Super Surround (A page 26). In this case, you
can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time
using [8, 9].
S: –6 dB to +6 dB

2 Press [8] (increase) or [9] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: –6 dB to +6 dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

• To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While “L” or “R” is selected, press [;, :].

Sound field and sound quality

RAM DVD-A DVD-V CD VCD

Discs recorded with multi channels 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 feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give
you a sound closer to the original.

During play

Every time you press [SHIFT] + [M.RE-MASTER]
(main unit: [MULTI RE-MASTER]):

Setting

Off Off Off

RAM DVD-A DVD-V CD VCD

Type of music Effect level

1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock) Light

2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium

3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong

WMA

MP3

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Headphones

(not included)

Using the timers

The play/record timer

DEMO

DISPLAY

VOL DOWN,

VOL UP

TV

CLOCK/

TIMER,

SLEEP

Using the timers

REW/

,

/FF

SHIFT

MUTING

Using the timers

rr

rPLAY/REC] to display the timer indicator.

rr

RECPLAY

(off)

ff

f] to turn the unit off.

ff

PHONES

3 Press [

Every time you press the button:

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
clock hasn’t been set.)

4 Press [

The unit must be off for the timers to operate.

• Play timer: Play will start in the set condition at the set

time with volume increasing gradually to the
set level.

• Record timer: The unit comes on 30 seconds before the set

time with the volume muted.

DIMMER

PLAY/REC,
AUTO OFF

To cancel the timer

Press [rPLAY/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 and 4.

To change the source or volume

1. Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.

2. Make changes to the source or volume.

3. Do steps 3 to 4.

To check the settings

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on to select “rPLAY” or
“rREC”.

The settings are shown in the following order:
Play timer: start time→finish time→source→volume
Record timer: start time→finish time→source

,

TV CH
TV CH

,,

TV/AV

, +,
TV VOL

To check the settings while the unit is off, press [CLOCK/TIMER]
twice.

If you use the unit after the timers are set

After using, check that the correct tape/disc(s) are loaded before
turning the unit off.

Note

• If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the

finish time setting will not be activated.

• If you selected AUX as the source, when the timer comes on, the

unit turns on and engages “AUX” as the source. If you want to
playback or record from a connected unit, set that unit’s timer to
the same time. (See the connected unit’s instruction manual.)

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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 aux source
(record timer).
The play and record timers cannot be used together.

Preparation:

• Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 9).

• For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (tape/disc/

radio/aux), and set the volume.

• For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention

tabs (A page 23) and insert the tape in deck 2 (A page 23).
Tune to the radio station (A page 22) or select the aux source
(A page 30).

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function.

Every time you press the button:

CLOCK

Previous display

rPLAY: to set the play timer
rREC: to set the record timer

(Proceed to the next step within 7 seconds)

2 ON time setting

1

Press [
time.

2

Press [CLOCK/TIMER].

OFF time setting
Repeat steps 1and 2.

gg

g, REW/

gg

RECPLAY

44

4] or [

44

ff

33

f,

3/FF] to set the start

ff

33

The sleep timer

This timer turns the unit off after a set time.

While enjoying the desired source:

Press [SHIFT] + [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).

Every time you press the button:

SLEEP 30

To cancel the sleep timer

Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] to select “SLEEPOFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] once.
The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.

To change the setting

Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] to select the new setting.
You can use the sleep timer in combination with the play/record

timer.
Make sure the unit is off before the play/record timer’s start time.

Note

The sleep timer will be turned off when you start recording.

SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120

SLEEPOFF

Other functions

Muting the volume

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.

Auto-off function

When disc or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.

This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.

Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].

“AUTO OFF” is shown on the main unit’s display.

The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.
If you select tuner or AUX as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It
comes on again when you select disc or tape.

To cancel

Press [SHIFT]+[AUTO OFF] again.

Dimming the display

Press [SHIFT] + [DIMMER].

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

The unit’s display shows the level of each sound range with the four
types of display described below.

Press [DISPLAY –DEMO] on the main unit.

Every time you press the button:

Normal display → Peak-hold display → Aurora display

(off) ← Reflection display

Normal display

This display indicates the strength of the sound in each tonal range.

Peak-hold display

The peak sound value of each sound range is held on the display
for about one second after it occurs.

Aurora display

The peak sound value of each sound range is displayed in inverted
form.

Reflection display

The display which indicates the strength of the sound in each tonal
range is displayed in inverted form.

Using other equipment

Using headphones

1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not

included).

Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

2 Adjust headphone volume with [VOL DOWN, VOL UP]

on the main unit.

Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).

Note

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.

Operating a television

Point the remote control at the television for the following
operations.

Turning the television on/off

Press [SHIFT] + [TV

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [SHIFT] + [TV/AV].

Changing channels

Press [SHIFT] + [TV CH

Adjusting the volume

Press [SHIFT] + [–TV VOL] or [SHIFT] + [TV VOL+].

ff

f].

ff

44

4] or [SHIFT] + [TV CH

44

33

3].

33

Using a subwoofer

Connect an active subwoofer (not included). See below for
connection.

Back of the
main unit

S.WOOFER

OUT

LINE
OUT

AUX

R

L

Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.

Note

When using headphones, the subwoofer should be switched off.

Audio cable

(not included)

To the
subwoofer's
input terminal

VK72D

Other functions/Using other equipment

Note

Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.

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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.

• The equipment connections described are examples.

• Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

AUX

Back of the
main unit

LINE
OUT

AUX

R

L

Audio cable

(not included)

STOP

REC

Audio cable

PLAY OUT

(not included)

Video cassette recorder

(not included)

When connecting a record player

We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer.
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a
separate equalizer and then connect that to this unit.

REC IN

L

L

R

R

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

Using other equipment

Note

Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

FM outdoor antenna

FM outdoor antenna

(not included)

Back of the
main unit

FM ANT

GND

(75 )

1

2

Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

•

The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

•

75 coaxial cable

(not included)

Shield braid

Core wire

TUNER/AUX

1 Press [TUNER/AUX] (main unit: [AUX]) to select “AUX”.

The unit comes on.

2

For listening
For recording

: Proceed to step 3.
: Press [[ REC] on the main unit

(recording starts).
Press [L] (main unit: [L STOP]) to stop recording.

3 Start playback from external source.

• For details, refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to

be connected.

• When units other than those described above are to be

connected, please consult your audio dealer.

AM outdoor antenna

AM outdoor antenna

(not included)

Back of the
main unit

AM ANT

EXT

LOOP

1

2

Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other

•

convenient location.

Leave the loop antenna connected.

•

5 -12 m

AM loop
antenna

(included)

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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.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the
world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic
sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
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. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
For NTSC
Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally
being 24 frames per second.
Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).
For PAL
Film is 25 frames per second.
Video is 50 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).

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.

Progressive/Interlace

The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced (i) scan
lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses twice
the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called
480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) respectively.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adapted 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.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding).
Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so
larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783

Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165

Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869

Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance: 8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387

Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085

Glossary/Language code list

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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

No power.
The unit is automatically

switched to the standby mode.

Unresponsive or inoperable function

No response when buttons
pressed.

No operations can be
performed with the remote
control.

Cannot play DVDs.

No picture or sound.

You have forgotten your
ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

It takes time before play starts.

MP3

Folders deeper than the eighth
layer on a data disc are not
displayed correctly.

WMA

MP3 JPEG

A menu screen appears during
skip or search.

Playback control menu doesn’t
appear.

The program and random play
functions do not work.

Programmed items are not
played.

The on-screen menu shows
“2” as a soundtrack option
when [SHIFT]+[AUDIO] is
pressed, but the audio does not
change.

Troubleshooting guide

Play restarts from the
beginning of the track when the
soundtrack is changed.

Scenes are skipped
intermittently.

VCD

with playback control

VCD

DVD-V

DVD-A

RAM DVD-V

DVD-V

DVD-A

Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong.
No subtitles.

Marker

Cannot add markers.

A-B repeat

Point B is automatically set.
A-B repeat is automatically

canceled.

Sound

Sound distorted.

Effects do not work.

Humming heard during play.

No sound.

Menus

The Setup menu cannot be
accessed.

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• Insert the AC power supply cord securely. 8

• The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer or auto-off function. 28, 29

• This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. 4, 17

• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. —

• The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external —

factor. Turn the unit off then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power
supply cord, and then reconnect it.

• Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. —

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. 8

• The batteries are depleted: replace them with new ones. 8

• Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. 10

• CD Mode is on. Press [CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off. 14

• Check the video or audio connection. 6, 7

• Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment. —

• Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded in it. —

• While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [L STOP] on the main unit and —

[h10] on the remote control until “Initialized (or Initialised)” disappears from the television.
Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.

• Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, —

the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.

• Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —

• This is normal for Video CDs. —

• Press [L] twice and then press [:, DVD/CD]. —

• These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. —

• Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them. —

• Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown. —

• This is normal for DVD-Audio. —

• If you change the volume or sound field/quality setting during ADVANCED DISC REVIEW, the 14

function continues without the on-screen display. Press [A.DISC REVIEW] again to cancel the
function.

• Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in the Display Menu.) 19

• Display the subtitles. 15

• You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM. —

• If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. —

• The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —

• A-B repeat is canceled when you press [SHIFT]+[QUICK REPLAY]. —

• Noise may occur when playing WMA. —

• Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. —

• Multi Re-master and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed. —

• An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and —

cords away from this unit’s cables.

• There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed. 15

• Select “DVD/CD” as the source. —

• Cancel program and random play. 18

Picture abnormal or un-viewable Page

Picture distorted.

Picture size doesn’t fit the
screen.

The television may display
incorrectly or colors appear
faded.

• Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. —

• Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video 7

cassette recorder.

• Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab. 21

• Change the Zoom setting. 15

• The unit and television are using different video systems. —

For Southeast Asia Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
For others Use a multi-system or PAL television.

• The system used on the disc does not match your television.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. —
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (“NTSC Disc 21

Output” in “Video” tab.)

Menu is not displayed
correctly.

Auto zoom function does not
work well.

The picture on the television
disappears or stripes appear
on the screen.

• Restore the zoom ratio to “x1.00”. 15

• Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. 19

• Turn off TV’s zoom function. —

• Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. 15

• Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on —

the type of disc.

• Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance. —

• If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. —

• The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television from the unit.

—

Progressive video

There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.

Picture not in progressive
output.

• This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be 19

corrected if you use interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to
“480i (or 525i)” or “576i (or 625i)”.

• Press [SHIFT]+[PROGRESSIVE] so “PRG” is displayed. Or select “480p (or 525p)” or 13, 19

“576p (or 625p)” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

• If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal, output 7

will be interlace, even if “PRG” is displayed.

Listening to the radio

Noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.

A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM

broadcasts.

• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. —

• Use an outdoor antenna. 30

• Turn the television off or separate it from the unit. —

• Separate the antenna from other cables and cords. —

Using the cassette deck

Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.

• Clean the heads.

• If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. 23

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Unit displays

Although the unit is on standby
mode, the display lights up and
changes continuously.

The display is dark.
“NO PLAY”

• Turn off the demo function. 9

• If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. 9

• Press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] to brighten the display. 29

• You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one that can. 4

• You inserted a blank disc. —

“NO DISC”

“F61”

“DVD U11”
“ERROR”

“DVD HMM”

MM stands for a number.

• You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one. —

• You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

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• Check and correct the speaker cord connections. 6, 7

If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

• Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean. 4

• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —

• Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. —

Turn the unit off and back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power
supply cord, and then reconnect it.

• If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person. —

Television displays

•

“This disc may not be played
in your region”

No on-screen display.

“ ”

“Cannot display group xx,
content xx”

You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region number
as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit on the back of
the main unit.

• Select “On” in “On-Scr

een Messages” in “Display” tab. 21

• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

• You are trying to display incompatible contents. —

—

Troubleshooting guide

Memory reset (Initialization)

When the following situations occur, refer to the instructions below to reset the memory:

• There is no response when buttons are pressed.

• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

To reset memory
1 Disconnect the AC power supply cord. (Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2.)
2 While pressing and holding down [

“––––––––” appears on the display.

3 Release [

All the settings are returned to the factory preset.
You will need to reset the memory items.

yy

y/I].

yy

yy

y/I] on the main unit, reconnect the AC power supply cord.

yy

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

VK92D

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front – High Ch 95 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Front – Low Ch 50 W per channel (8 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD
Surround Ch 75 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Center Ch 100 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Subwoofer Ch 95 W per channel (4 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 730 W

PMPO output power 8000

VK82D

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Main 85 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Surround Ch 60 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Center Ch 80 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Subwoofer Ch 90 W per channel (4 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 460 W

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

PMPO output power 5600 W

VK72D

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Main 70 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Surround Ch 55 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Center Ch 70 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 320 W

PMPO output power 4000

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset station FM 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range 87.50 to 108.00
Sensitivity 2.5
S/N 26

dB 2.2 µV

Antenna terminals 75

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

Frequency range

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

522 to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)

520 to 1630

Specifications

For Australia and N.Z.

VK82D

522 to 1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)

AM sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 999 kHz 560

Audio performance (Amplifier)

Input sensitivity/Input impedance

Aux 250 mV, 20 kΩ

Phone jack

Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

Mic jack

Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 600 Ω
Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 system)

AM 15 stations

MHz (50 kHz step)

kHz (10 kHz step)

µV (IHF)

Ω (unbalance)

µV/m

DISC SECTION

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio)

4, 5

(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG

)
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video)
(4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video)

+R/RW (Video)

(5) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD

W

1

Conforming to IEC62107

2

MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

3

Windows Media Audio Ver. 9.0 Class 2A

3, 5

WMA
and Image)]

, JPEG4, 5, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio

1

, MP32, 5,

Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

4

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096 pixels
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

5

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and
picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents
and 400 groups.

Pick up

Wavelength

DVD/CD 662 nm/785 nm

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels 5.1 ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)

Audio performance (measurement at: Line out terminal)

W

Frequency response

• CD-Audio 4 Hz to 20 kHz (+1 dB, –2 dB)

VIDEO SECTION

Video system

Signal system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC

Composite video output

Output level 1
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

S-video output

Y output level 1
C output level 0.3

0.286

Terminal S terminal (1 system)

Component video output

[NTSC: 525 (480)p/525 (480)i, PAL: 625 (576)p/625 (576)i]

Y output level 1
P

B output level 0.7

P

R output level 0.7

Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, P

B: blue, PR: red) (1 system)

Vp-p (75 Ω)

Vp-p (75 Ω)

Vp-p (75 Ω) (PAL)

Vp-p (75 Ω) (NTSC)

Vp-p (75 Ω )

Vp-p (75 Ω)
Vp-p (75 Ω)

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CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Type Auto Reverse
Track system 4-Track, 2 Channel
Head Record/Playback Solid Permalloy Head

Erasure Double Gap Ferrite Head

Motor DC Servo Motor
Recording System AC Bias 100 kHz
Erase System AC Erase 100 kHz
Tape Speed 4.8 cm/s
Overall Frequency Response (+3, –6 dB) at DECK OUT

Normal 35 Hz to 14 kHz

S/N Ratio 50 dB (A weighted)
Wow and Flutter 0.18% (WRMS)
Fast Forward and Rewind Time

Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape

SPEAKER SECTION

Subwoofers SB-WVK92

Surround speakers SB-PS82

Surround speakers SB-PS72

VK92D

Type 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance High 4 Ω/ Low 8 Ω

Input power (IEC) High 100 W (Max)/Low 55 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 86 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 40 Hz to 23 kHz (–16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 429 x 318.5 mm
Mass 6.2 kg

VK92D

Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 80 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 69 Hz to 29 kHz (–16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 140 x 330 x 155.8 mm
Mass 1.3 kg

VK92D

Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 110 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 79 Hz to 28 kHz (–16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 409 x 104 x 155.5 mm
Mass 1.5 kg

VK92D

Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 100 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 27 Hz to 3.6 kHz (–16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 200 x 429 x 378 mm
Mass 6.3 kg

VK82D

Type 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 100 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 86 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 40 Hz to 23 kHz (–16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 429 x 318.5 mm
Mass 6.2 kg

VK82D

Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 80 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 69 Hz to 29 kHz (–16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 140 x 330 x 155.8 mm
Mass 1.3 kg

VK82D

Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Ω

Input power (IEC) 110 W (Max)

Front speakers SB-VK92

1. Super woofer 20 cm Cone type

2. Woofer 12 cm Cone type

3. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type

Cross over frequency 170 Hz, 7 kHz

54 Hz to 21 kHz (–10 dB)

Surround speakers SB-PS92

1. Woofer 8 cm Cone type

2. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type

Cross over frequency 8 kHz

74 Hz to 27 kHz (–10 dB)

Center speaker SB-PC92

1. Full range 8 cm Cone type

2. Full range 8 cm Cone type

3. Super tweeter Piezo type

Cross over frequency 10 kHz

90 Hz to 26 kHz (–10 dB)

1. Woofer 16 cm Aluminum Cone type

2. Woofer 16 cm Aluminum Cone type

32 Hz to 400 Hz (–10 dB)

Front speakers SB-VK82

1. Super woofer 20 cm Cone type

2. Woofer 12 cm Cone type

3. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type

Cross over frequency 300 Hz, 7 kHz

54 Hz to 21 kHz (–10 dB)

1. Woofer 8 cm Cone type

2. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type

Cross over frequency 8 kHz

74 Hz to 27 kHz (–10 dB)

Center speaker SB-PC82

1. Full range 8 cm Cone type

2. Full range 8 cm Cone type

3. Super tweeter Piezo type

Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 10 kHz

Frequency range 79 Hz to 28 kHz (–16 dB)

90 Hz to 26 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 409 x 104 x 155.5 mm
Mass 1.5 kg

VK82D

Subwoofer SB-WVK82

Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 Ω

1. Woofer 16 cm Aluminum Cone type

2. Woofer 16 cm Aluminum Cone type

Input power (IEC) 100 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 27 Hz to 3.6 kHz (–16 dB)

32 Hz to 400 Hz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 200 x 429 x 378 mm
Mass 6.3 kg

VK72D

Front speakers SB-VK72

Type 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 Ω

1. Super woofer 20 cm Cone type

2. Woofer 12 cm Cone type

3. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 85 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 86 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 300 Hz, 7 kHz

Frequency range 40 Hz to 23 kHz (–16 dB)

54 Hz to 21 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 429 x 318.5 mm
Mass 6.2 kg

VK72D

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 Ω

1. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 100 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)

113 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 x 88 x 96 mm
Mass 0.72 kg

VK72D

Center speaker SB-PC72

Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 Ω

1. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

2. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

3. Super tweeter Piezo type

Input power (IEC) 100 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 10 kHz

Frequency range 103 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)

116 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 320 x 88 x 96 mm
Mass 1.3 kg

GENERAL

Power supply

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

AC 110 to 127V/220 to 240V, 50/60 Hz

For Australia and N.Z.

VK82D

Power consumption

VK92D

VK82D

VK72D

Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 330 x 348 mm
Mass

VK92D VK82D

VK72D

Operating temperature range + 5°C to + 35°C
Operating humidity range 5% to 90% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode:

VK92D VK82D

VK72D

Note:

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.

AC 230 to 240V, 50 Hz

450 W
365 W
300 W

9.4 kg

8.8 kg

0.9 W (approximate)

0.8 W (approximate)

Specifications

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Tray/disc handling procedure

Not adhering to the following may cause problems.

Opening/closing a disc tray

Pacific Microsonics

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and

trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific
Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the
following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161,
5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in
Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.

TM

are either registered trademarks or

Inserting a disc correctly

Positioning

Maintenance

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.

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may
cause malfunction. (Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary

although this depends on the operating environment.)

Insert the disc correctly in the position as indicated in the diagrams

•

above.
Place only one disc on a tray.

•

Insert the disc with the label side facing up.

•

For a cleaner, crisper sound (cassette deck)

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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