Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc-dm3 Operating Instructions

PPC
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-DM3
RQT6220-2P
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The warranty can be found on page 34.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
AUDIO/
VIDEO
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has
determined that this product meets the ENERGYSTAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.The region number of this unit is “1”.
You can play DVD-Video marked “1”, “ALL”, or...

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE...

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Table of contents
Getting started
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 14
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
 
Simple setup
 STEP 1Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
 
STEP 2 Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
 
STEP 3 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
 
STEP 4 Television ....

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Disc information
∫Discs that can be played∫Discs that cannot be playedPAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be played), DVD-ROM,
DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
∫ Region Management Information
(DVD-Video only)
This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded
on DVD-Video. This unit’s region number is “1”. You cannot play the
disc if the region number on the DVD-Video does not correspond to
the region number...

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120˚
30˚
30˚
Simple setup
STEP2Locating
STEP1Setup
This unit can be setup standing or lying down.Prepare the unit as follows according to the setup you choose.
Turn the unit off before changing the setup.
Standing
Lying down
Attach the feet to the base of the unit (left side when standing).Do not set up the unit upside down as this can cause malfunction.
The display changes automatically to suit the setup you
choose.
After setup, turn the unit on and check that the display is...

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SpeakersSTEP3
Sheet of speaker-
cord stickers
1 Attaching the stickers to the speaker cordsAttach the speaker-cord stickers to make connection easier.
Attaching to a wallFront and surround speakers can be attached to a wall.
Set the speaker onto screw and slide through bracket to lock into
position.
Note
The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should
be capable of supporting 5 kg (11 Ib.) per screw.
If irregular coloring occurs on your televisionThese speakers...

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VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
+
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5C
E
N
TER
3
SURROUNDLch
1
FRONT
Lch
6
SUB
WOOFER
4
SURROUNDRch
2
FRONT
Rch
FRONT
L
R
L
R SUR-
ROUND
CENTER
SUB-
WOOFER
Note
≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i)
terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals.
Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.
≥You can connect through the S-VIDEO OUT terminal if your
television has an S-VIDEO terminal (➡...

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2
1
Adhesive tape
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)FM indoor antennaFix the other end of the anten-
na where reception is best.
AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up on its base.
Keep loose antenna cord away
from other wires and cords.
AC power supply cord
(included)
Conserving powerThe unit consumes power (approx. 0.5 W) even when it is turned off with
[Í]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug
it from the household AC outlet. Remember to...

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SLOW/SEARCHP.MEMORY
STOPDVD/CD
MENU TOP MENU
CH
SELECT TEST
ENTER
GUI DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
A-B REPEAT
S.SRND CINEMA
D.ENHEQ
PL FM MODE
MIX 2CH SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SHIFTVOLUME MUTING CANCELAUDIOPAGE
ANGLEGROUP
SLEEP RETURN LIGHTACTION
XWSKIP TV/VIDEO
TUNER/AUXTV CHXW
123
456
78
0
S10
9
PAUSE
TV
1
2·6
3·4·5
2·6
Remote control only
Change the setting to suit your television.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to...

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Control reference guide
Remote control
1Tuner/Aux r TV/Video button
[TUNER/AUX, TV/VIDEO]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 25
Pressing [TUNER/AUX] also turns the unit on.
2Position memory button [P.MEMORY]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3Power r TV power button [Í, TV Í]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 25
4Open/close button [
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A
BD
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
GUI DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL AUDIOPAGE
ANGLEGROUP
SLEEP9
@I
TUNER/AUX
POWER
VOLUME
PHONESDOWNUP...