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Operating Instructions DVD Stereo System SC-VK480 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. Region number Operations in these instructions are described using...
Dear customer System SC-VK480 Thank you for purchasing this product. Main unit SA-VK480 (1 unit) For optimum performance and safety, please read these Front speakers SB-PF480 (2 units) instructions carefully. CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
Play ..................26 Home Theater — Enjoying more powerful sound ... 32 Recording ................26 Operating a Panasonic television ........33 Using the microphone ..........28 Changing the main unit and remote control mode ..33 Enjoying the microphone mixing ........28 To record your performance ..........
Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct electric shock or malfunction. sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric vibration.
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used. 5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications 6 (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].
Keep the number specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video of sessions to a minimum to avoid this. system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD Naming folders and files Example: multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND This DivX ® Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message “Authorization Error”...
Control reference guide Remote control TV operations Turn the unit on/off (13, 30) (Aim the remote control to a Panasonic TV and press the button. Show disc information/Select a disc Only works with some models) (16, 17) [^]: turn the TV on/off Play loaded discs in order (17) [AV]: change the TV’s video input...
Main unit AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to Remote control signal sensor the AC mains supply. Standby/on switch (8) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode Disc trays (7, 15) or vice versa.
Simple setup Television, antenna and AC mains lead connections Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. Conserving power The unit consumes power (approx. 0.4 W) even when it is turned off with [^] (main unit: [8]). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC power socket.
Other television connection Antenna connections Connecting a television with a AM loop antenna VIDEO IN terminal VIDEO IN Television Rear panel of this unit (not included) White Black VIDEO OUT terminal Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be displayed correctly due to copy guard protection.
Simple setup (continued) Placement of speakers If irregular colouring occurs on your television The supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations. If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes. The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem.
The unit can display a demonstration of its functions when “DEMO ON”. Press and hold [g, –DEMO]. The display changes each time the button is held down. DEMO ON DEMO OFF While in standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power consumption.
Smart control Selecting the source from the START menu Selecting the source by remote control You can select desired source or access playback/menus by DVD/CD: ( page 15) using the START menu. Press [START] to show the START menu screen. This unit automatically turns on.
Discs — Basic play Using the main unit Close the disc tray. Turn on the unit. Place disc. Label must face upward. OPEN/ CLOSE DVD-VR Start play. Open the disc tray. Disc tray Remove the disc from its cartridge Load double-sided discs so the DVD/CD OPEN/ before use.
Discs — Basic play (continued) Using the remote control Volume adjustment Search (during play) • Play speed increases up to 5 steps. • Press [DVD/CD q] to continue normal play. Stop Slow-motion (during pause) The stopped play position is memorized •...
Discs — Convenient functions Disc information Repeat play You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. “DISC CHANGE” screen. JPEG : Works with all JPEG contents.) You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons on the During play main unit.
Discs — Convenient functions (continued) Program and Random play Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program Random Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Off (Normal play) To exit program or random play mode Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. Program play (up to 30 items) Random play When CD MODE is off (...
Discs — Using navigation menus Playing RAM and DVD-R/ Playing data discs RW (DVD-VR) discs DVD-VR • DVD-VR Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” menu ( page 23) to • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX. •...
Discs — Using on-screen menus Show the on-screen menu. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit. Select Select Select On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) Confirm Confirm Exit Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format. On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) e.g.
On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) (continued) Displays the photograph date JPEG DATE DISPLAY DATE (during pause) JPEG To rotate the still picture ROTATION On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) To select the picture quality for movie viewing NORMAL: Normal images. CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. PICTURE MODE CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Discs — Changing the player settings Display Select the Select the Make the settings. Press to exit. the Setup menu. item. menu. Select Select Select Select Confirm Confirm Confirm • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. •...
“VIDEO” menu (continued) STILL MODE AUTO FIELD : The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. Specify the type of picture shown when 4 FRAME : Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. paused. 4 VIDEO OUT (I/P) INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE...
The radio Cassette tapes — Play and Recording Manual tuning Play Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. You can use the deck for tape playback. Use normal position tapes. Press [t] or [y] (main unit: [2/REW/u] or [1/FF/i]) to select the frequency of the desired station. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to identify the characteristics of these tapes.
Cassette tapes — Play and Recording (continued) Stop recording Recording If the tape finishes before the disc The disc continues playing. Press [g] (main unit: [g, –DEMO]) to stop it. Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.
Press [g] to stop recording. It may not be possible to play all the files due to the condition 1 “WRITING” is displayed for a few seconds. on how they were created. For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA 2 Note Note • MP3 file needs to be selected before recording can begin. All files in the current folder will be recorded.
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Recording from audio disc (CDDA) Track Divide This function allows you to divide between tracks. You can Connect the USB mass storage device choose; Insert the disc(s) you want to record. • AUTO 5M, track is automatically divided every 5 minutes. Press [DVD/CD q] and then [g] twice.
Using the microphone Microphone (not included) Enjoying the microphone mixing To record your performance Prepare for recording ( page 25). You can enjoy microphone mixing from various music sources (cassette, disc, USB, radio or other external equipment). Press [;, OPEN] and insert the cassette to be recorded. Turn [MIN, MIC VOL, MAX] on the main unit to “MIN”...
• The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, or when microphone or headphones are inserted, or play speed is on. • 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.
Preparation • Turn the unit on and set the clock ( Setting the time, page 13). • For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (cassette, CD, radio, external or USB) and set the volume. • For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs (...
Auto-off function Using other equipment Peripheral cables and equipment are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Using the sleep timer/Auto-off Before connection function • Disconnect the AC mains lead. • Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating Sleep timer: This timer turns the unit off after a set time. instructions.
Using other equipment (continued) Home Theater — Enjoying more powerful Using an external unit sound You can connect to an analogue player with a built-in phone Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available equalizer. with multiple channel audio found on DVD-Video by connecting an amplifier and speakers.
Changing the main unit and Operating a Panasonic television remote control mode The remote control and main unit are factory-set to “REMOTE Aim the remote control at the television for the following 1” mode. Turning the television on/off If your remote control affects other equipment during operation, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2”...
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. Page Power No power.
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Page Sound No sound. • Check the connections. • Turn the volume up. – • There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed. DivX • Audio may not be output due to how files were created. –...
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Troubleshooting guide (continued) Page USB The USB drive or it’s • The USB drive format or it’s contents is/are not compatible with the system. contents cannot be read. • The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices. –...
Glossary Decoder I/P/B A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. I: Intra coded picture This is called decoding. This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture. DivX P: Predictive coded picture DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc.
Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 1.2 kΩ and narrow pictures may not be displayed. Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (1 system) MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras 5 or DVD video recorders Terminal RCA jack Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/ G.726 audio system...
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