Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System SC-VK450 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, Region number please read the instructions completely. The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing Please keep this manual for future reference. the region number or “ALL”.
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN These operating instructions are applicable to the following THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN RESULT system. HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR System SC-VK450 YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Main unit SA-VK450 WARNING: Speakers...
Safety precautions Table of contents Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct Note on AC power supply cord ....2 sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive Safety precautions ........3 vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.
Getting started Step 1 - Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.9 W) even when it is turned off with [ ] (main unit: [ /I]). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC power socket.
Antenna connections ■ FM indoor antenna ■ AM loop antenna Tape the antenna where reception is best. Stand the antenna up on its base. Adhesive tape Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
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Getting started (continued) Step 2 - Placement of speaker Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right If irregular coloring occurs on your television channel orientation is necessary. These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combinations.
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. • JPEG Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. ENTER ENTER (Press and hold) Switch on the Select “DVD/CD”. Shows the QUICK Follow the Finish the QUICK Exit.
Overview of controls (continued) Remote control ➊ Buttons such as function the same as the controls on the main unit. Clock/timer, Dimmer (27) Standby/on switch (8) TV power on/off, TV/AV, TV volume (29) Play/record timer, FL display (11, 27) Disc information and selection (11, 12) Numeric (11, 13) Muting Cancel (11,13)
Discs — Basic play Tray/disc handling procedure Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit. Inserting a disc Removing the power plug • Press [ /I] to turn off the unit and then remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared. Tray caution •...
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Main unit display Selecting a disc DVD-V DVD-VR WMA MP3 MPEG4 DivX Time display ↔ Information display Press and Select ENTER JPEG hold When Slideshow ( page 16) is on: Confirm SLIDE ↔ Information display When Slideshow ( page 16) is off: PLAY ↔...
Discs — Convenient functions Displaying current playback Disc information condition (QUICK OSD) You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded The current playback condition is displayed. with the “Disc Information” screen. Press [QUICK OSD]. • You can also select the disc directly with the disc Example: DVD-V buttons on the main unit.
Discs — Program/Random play Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Every time you press the button: Program → Random → off (Normal play) (While stopped or in To exit program or random play mode RESUME mode) Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. Start program/random Note: Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play.
Discs — Using navigation menus Playing data discs Using the sub menu WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX You can play JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video contents While the menu is displayed on DVD-VR or play HighMAT discs without using the Press [FUNCTIONS].
Playing DVD-VR discs Playing from the selected track DVD-VR in the CD • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. • You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
DVD-V DVD-VR DivX subtitle on/off information) To start from a specific time • Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. Elapsed/Remaining time DVD-V DVD-VR CD MPEG4 DivX DivX • DivX video files that do not display “Text” do not To change between elapsed or remaining time contain subtitles text.
Play Menu (continued) Audio Menu Marker Advanced page 26) Except DVD-VR Surround To mark up to 5 positions to play again Dialogue To make the dialogue in movies easier to Press [ENTER]. (The unit is now ready to accept Enhancer hear markers.) (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG4, 3-channel...
Discs — Changing the player settings Setup Item Select Go to item Disc English Audio Video Setting Subtitle Automatic ENTER Audio Menus English Display (Press and hold) Others Advanced Disc Review Intro Mode Go to item Ratings Level 8 to exit to select and press ENTER RETURN...
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“Video” tab TV Aspect • 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting suit your television and The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills preference. the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). • 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style.
Discs — Changing the player settings (continued) About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for • If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able this unit, you first need to register the unit.
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Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW) • This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags. • Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except • Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, for extended formats).
The radio Manual tuning “TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned. “ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. Select “FM” or “AM”. Select the frequency. The unit comes on. Press and hold [ ] or [ ] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning.
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.
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Cassette tapes (continued) 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 and hold) (Main unit) Getting started.
Microphone mixing The buttons described for “Microphone mixing” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated otherwise. To record your voice Enjoying the microphone mixing Press [OPEN ] for DECK 2 and insert the cassette to be recorded. Ensure that there is no tape in DECK 1. You can enjoy microphone mixing from various music Lower the volume with [MIC VOL MIN, MAX], then sources (cassette, disc, radio or portable audio...
Sound field and sound quality You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this Using the Manual Equalizer occurs, turn the sound field system off. (MANUAL EQ) Create your own sound quality effects. Advanced Surround Press [SOUND] to select “MANUAL EQ”.
Using the timers Setting the time This is a 24-hour clock. (within 7 seconds or so) Select “CLOCK”. Set the time. Finish the setting. Every time you press the button: CLOCK PLAY ➞ ➞ Previous display Note: Display the time Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Using the timers (continued) The play/record timer (continued) Cancel the timer Change the play/record times When the unit is on Press [ PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. Perform steps 1, 2 and 4 ( page 27). (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) Check the settings...
Using other equipment Connecting to a portable audio equipment Operating a television Point the remote control at the television for the following This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable operations. audio equipment. Turn the television on/off MUSIC PORT jack Switch the television’s video input mode Audio cord (not included)
Glossary Decoder Progressive/Interlace A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced normal. This is called decoding. (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC DivX standard, these are called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc.
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.
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Troubleshooting guide (continued) A-B repeat Page Point B is automatically set. • The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. Sound Sound distorted. • Noise may occur when playing WMA. — Effects do not work. • Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. —...
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Unit displays Page Although the unit is on • Turn off the demo function. standby mode, the display • If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. — lights up and changes continuously. The display is dark. •...
(Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). Extremely long and slender pictures may not be displayed. Music Port input jack MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi Sensitivity 100 mV, 4.7 kΩ cameras or DVD video recorders Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack...
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United States and/or other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...