Panasonic Dvd Stereo System Sc-pm39d Operating Instructions

							Disc operations
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To see the playback position
RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3
ENTERDISPLAYRETURN
1
Press twice.2
Change the playback
time display.3
Press to exit. Display Menu
Subtitle Position
 DVD-V0 to –60 in 2 unit steps.
Subtitle Brightness DVD-V“Auto” to automatically adjust the brightness against
the background, or 0 to –7.
InformationOn ¡™ Off
(
JPEG : Off, Date, Details.)
4:3 Aspect RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD JPEGTo select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect
screens on a 16:9 aspect television.
Normal:Laterally stretches images.
Auto:Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of
the screen. Other images appear in full in the
center of the screen.
Shrink:Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom:Expands all images to fill the screen.
If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a
better effect.
Just Fit Zoom
RAM DVD-A (Motion picture parts only)
DVD-V VCDPreset zoom ratios suitable for the following video
formats are available.
Auto American Vista
1.85:14:3 Standard4:3Cinemascope12.35:1European Vista1.66:1Cinemascope22.55:116:9 Standard16:9
Manual Zoom
RAM DVD-A (Motion picture parts only)
DVD-V VCDFine adjustments
Press [
8 88 8
8, 9 99 9
9].
– from x1.00 to x1.60 (in 0.01 units)
– from x1.60 to x2.00 (in 0.02 units)
Bitrate Display
RAM DVD-A (Moving picture parts only) DVD-V VCDWhen you select “On”:
During play: shows the bitrate (approximate values) of
the video being played
During pause: shows the data volume of the frame and
type of picture (A page 37, Glossary—
I/P/B)
GUI See-throughTo enable the on-screen menu to become translucent.
GUI Brightness (–3 to +3)
To adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.
ƒ
TTC G1100:01:02
Current position
Condition    play, pause
or slow/search
Current playback item Elapsed play time
Other Menu
Play as DVD-Video or Play as DVD-Audio
While stopped•Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-Video contents
of DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR, Play as HighMAT or Play as
Data Disc
While stopped•Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on DVD-
RAM or to play HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT
function.
„
A Audio attributes
LPCM/PPCM/0Digital/DTS: Signal type
kHz: Sampling frequency
bit: Number of bits
channel: 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
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Radio operations
The radio
Note
After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared. Preset them again.7 77 7
7FM frequency step (main unit only)The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive
broadcasts allocated to 0.1 MHz steps.
1. Select “FM”.
2. Press and hold [TUNER/AUX].
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.
Manual tuning
or
FM AMAUX
TUNER /
AUXVOLUME
•Press and hold [(] or [)] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning.
Tuning stops when a station is found.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
If noise is excessive in FM
1. Press [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
2. Press [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.
(The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency)
1
Select “FM” or
“AM”.2
Select the
frequency of
the desired
station.3
Adjust the
volume.
Preset tuning
Preset channels to make selection simpler. Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.
Manual presetting
Tune to the desired station (A see above).
PGM
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.
1
Press to
select.
(“PGM” will
appear.)
2
Press while the
station is flashing
to select the
channel.
Automatic presetting
Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin  (A see above).
PGM
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order.
When finished, the last station to be set is played.
Selecting channels
1. Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2. Press the numbered buttons or [g 4/REW] or [f 3/FF] to
select the channel.
Press and hold.(release when “AUTO”
is displayed.)
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							Tape operations
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OPEN   
Cassette tape selection and care
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit is
not able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.
•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
wound up before the tape is played.
•Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.
A Insert cassette
Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing you.Side to be played back facing up.
TA P E
1
Press to open and
insert a cassette
(tape facing you, see A– make sure that the
cassette is fully inserted
and close the lid by
hand).
2
Start play.
•To play the other
side of the tape,
turn the tape over
and restart play.
To fast-forward or rewind the tape
/ FFCANCEL
or/ REWSETUP
To fast-forward ([f 
3 33 3
3/FF])or rewind ([g 
4 44 4
4/REW])
(during stop).
To find the beginning of a program
(TPS: Tape Program Sensor)
TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each
press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9.
/ FFCANCEL
or/ REWSETUP
The TPS function searches for silent parts of about 4 seconds in length
which are normally found between tunes. As a result, it may not function
properly in the following cases.
•With short silent parts
•When noise occurs between tunes
•With silent parts found within tunes
TPS function
search
(during play).
Cassette tapes
StopSTOP
Volume
adjustmentVOLUME
•To stop playback.
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							Recording operations
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Recording
OPEN   
Types of tape which can be recorded correctly
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit is not
able to record or erase them correctly.
Preparatory steps
Do these steps before each recording.
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
Volume, surround effects, sound field and quality
•Recording level is set automatically.•The volume, sound field and quality have no effect on recording.
They can be adjusted for playback.
•Multi-channel sources are automatically down-mixed to 2 channels
during recording.
Recording from an external unit
•Do the preparatory steps. (A see above)
(For connections A page 32, Using an external unit)
1Do step 1 (A page 32, Using an external unit—To playback).
2Press [SHIFT] + [aREC] (main unit: [aREC]) to start
recording.
3Start playback from the external source.
(For details, refer to the external unit’s instruction manual.)
Erasure prevention
Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.
To record on the tape again, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Erase recordings
1. Press [- TAPE] and then [L STOP].
2. Press [SHIFT]+[aREC] (main unit: [aREC]).
Press to open and insert a cassette
Tape facing you (see A A page 23, Insert cassette) – make
sure that the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by
hand.
1
Select the
disc.2
Press to stop
playback.3
Press to start
recording
(play starts).
Side A
Tab for side BTab for side A
Adhesive tape
To stop recording
Press  [L STOP].
• To record or erase the other side, turn the tape over.
Note
During recording, other buttons will not function except for [L STOP], [MUTING], [–, +, VOLUME], [J DISC PAUSE], [f] and [OPEN/CLOSE  c]
buttons.
Recording from disc(s)
•Do the preparatory steps (A see above).•Insert the disc(s) you want to record (A page 12, Discs—Basic
play).
STOP
DISC ALL DISC
TAPERECSHIFT+
•When recording stops, disc play stops automatically.
Recording specific disc(s) or tracks.
•Do the preparatory steps (A see above).
1Do steps 1 to 2 {A see above, Recording from disc(s)}.
To record programmed tracks
•Do steps 1 to 3 {A page 15, Program play (up to 24 items)}.
2Press [SHIFT] + [aREC] (main unit: [aREC]) to start
recording.
If the tape finishes before the disc
The disc continues playing. Stop it by pressing [L STOP].
Recording from the radio
•Do the preparatory steps (A see above).
1Tune to the desired station (A page 22, The radio).
2Press [SHIFT] + [aREC] (main unit: [aREC]) to start
recording.
•When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted
when you start and stop the recording.
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Sound field and sound
quality operations
Advanced Surround
Press [SURROUND] (main unit: [ADVANCED SURROUND]).
Every time you press the button:
ADV SURR 1: Natural effect
ADV SURR 2: Enhanced effect 
SURR OFF:    Cancel (factory preset)
(A page 20, Audio Menu)
Multi Re-master — Enjoying more natural sound
RAM DVD-A DVD-V CDDiscs 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 MP3Discs 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
RAM DVD-A DVD-V CDWMA MP3Type of music Effect level
1 High tempo (e.g., pops and rock) Light2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong
Off Off Off
Note
The actual output sampling frequency depends on the PCM Digital
Output setting (A page 31, PCM Digital Output) when using a digital
connection (A page 32, Home Theater — Enjoying more powerful
sound).
Sound field and sound quality
SHIFT
M.RE-MASTERSURROUNDAdvanced Surround
Changing sound field and quality
To enjoy even higher quality soundMulti Re-master
(During play)
See below for details.
SHIFTM.RE-MASTERSURROUND
A.ONLYSOUND
A.ONLYSOUND
+
SHIFT+
Changing sound field and quality
Preset EQ
1Press and hold [SOUND] to select “PRESET EQ”.
Every time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ  ↔ PRESET EQ
2Press [SOUND] to select a setting.
Every time you press the button:
HEAVY        CLEAR        SOFT        VOCAL
OFFHEAVY:Adds punch to rock
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds
SOFT:For background music
VOCAL:Adds gloss to vocal
Manual EQ
1Press and hold [SOUND] to select “MANUAL EQ”.
Every time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ  ↔ PRESET EQ
2Press [SOUND] to select a setting.
Every time you press the button:
Bass Treble
3Press [–, +, VOLUME] while either “B” (Bass) or
“T” (Treble) is flashing to change the level.
To enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLY
You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video output.
During play
Press [SHIFT] + [A.ONLY].
•AUDIO ONLY is cancelled if you press [SHIFT]+[A.ONLY] again or
switch the unit to standby.
•There is output to the screen only when:
–
the disc is stopped.
–
performing operations such as searching.
–
on screen display is displayed.
Note
The feature may not work depending on the discs’ recording.
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SHIFT
Auto-off function
Adjusting the bass
Muting function
See below for details.SHIFT+
AUTO OFFPLAY/
REC
SHIFT+
SUBWOOFERANGLE / PAGE
MUTING TV/VIDEO
Dimmer functionSHIFTDIMMERFL DISPLAY+
Convenient functions
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 10 minutes.
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].
“A.OFF” is shown on the display.
This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.
To cancel
Press [SHIFT]+[AUTO OFF] again to clear “A.OFF” from the display.
For your reference
“A.OFF” disappears from the display but continues to function normally
if either tuner or AUX is selected as the source.
“A.OFF” remains displayed if disc or tape is selected as the source.
Dimming the display
Use this when you are going to sleep or any other time you would
prefer to dim the display panel.
Press [SHIFT] + [DIMMER].
To return to the original brightness, press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] again.
Enjoying more powerful bass
•Connect an active subwoofer (not included). See below for
connection.
•Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center.
AM ANTEXT LOOP
75ΩFM ANT
OPTICAL
OUTAC IN
SUBWOOFEROUTRL
AUX
HIGH(6Ω)LOW(6Ω)RL
Audio cable
(not included)
To the
subwoofers
input terminal
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 cancelled when you switched the unit to standby.
Using headphones
Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones (not included).
Headphones plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo.
Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.(not included)
Adjusting the bass
Press [SHIFT] + [SUBWOOFER].
Every time you press the buttons:
SUB W MIN (factory preset) SUB W MAXSUB W MID
Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.
Note
When using headphones, the subwoofer should be switched off.PHONES
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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.
•Switch on the unit and set the clock (A page 9, Setting the
time).
•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 24, Erasure prevention) and insert the tape
(A page 23, Cassette tapes). Tune to the radio station
(A page 22, The radio) or select the aux source (A page 32,
Using an external unit).
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK
Previous displayRECPLAY
rPLAY: to set the play timer
rREC: to set the record timer
2ON time setting
1(Within 6 seconds or so)
Press [
g gg g
g 
4 44 4
4/REW] or [
f ff f
f 
3 33 3
3/FF] to set the start time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
3OFF time setting
1Press [
g gg g
g 
4 44 4
4/REW] or [
f ff f
f 
3 33 3
3/FF] to set the finish time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
4Press [
r rr r
rPLAY/REC] to display the timer indicator.
Every time you press the button:
RECPLAY
(off)
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 have not been set.)
5Press [
f ff f
f] to turn the unit off.
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.
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, 3 and 5.
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 4 to 5.
To change the timer
Press [rPLAY/REC] to select the desired timer.
Every time the button is pressed:
RECPLAY
(off)
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
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 are loaded before turn-
ing 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.)
Play/record timer
See below for details.
AUTO OFFPLAY/
REC
SLEEP
CLOCK/
TIMER
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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 30SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120SLEEP OFF
To cancel the sleep timer
Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
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 from a
disc.
Operating a television
Face the remote control at the television for the following opera-
tions.
Turning the television on/off
Press [SHIFT] + [TV
f ff f
f].
Switching the television’s video input modePress [SHIFT] + [TV/VIDEO].
Changing channelsPress [SHIFT] + [
4  4 4  4 
4 TV CH] or [SHIFT] + [TV CH 
3 33 3
3].
Adjusting the volumePress [SHIFT] + [– TV VOL] or [SHIFT] + [TV VOL +].
Note
Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.
SHIFT
Sleep timer
TV operation
See below for details.SHIFT+
SLEEP
CLOCK/
TIMER
SHIFT+SLOW / SEARCHTV CH
TV / VIDEO
MUTING
TV VOL
TV
Convenient functions
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Discs — Changing the player’s settings
+SHIFT/ REWSETUPENTER
Select
Confirm
ENTER+SHIFT/ REWSETUPENTER
Select
Go 
rightSelect
Confirm
•The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
•Underlined items are the factory preset.
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7“Video” tab—To enable progressive output or to make settings to suit your television
TV Aspect•4:3 Pan&Scan:
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. Regular aspect television (4:3)
• Changing the TV aspect from QUICK SETUP also changes The sides of the widescreen picture
this setting. are cut off so it fills the screen (unless
prohibited by the disc).
•4:3 Letterbox:
Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen software is shown in
letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect
television.
•16:9
Widescreen television (16:9)
Progressive Out (Component)•Disable•EnableChoose “Enable” to enable progressive output.
TV Type
•Standard (Direct View TV)
Select to suit the type of television.•CRT Projector•LCD TV/Projector•Projection TV•Plasma TV
Time Delay
•0ms•20ms•40ms
When connected with an AV amplifier and Plasma display, adjust if•60ms•80ms•100ms
you notice the audio is out of sync with the video.
Still Mode•Automatic•FieldSpecify the type of picture shown when paused.•Frame
Black Level Control
•Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television•Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
1
Shows SETUP
menu.2
Select the
menu tab.3
Select the item.4
Make the settings.5
Press to exit.
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7
“Disc” tab—To choose the language and set a rating level
Audio•English•(Language options)
Choose the audio language.
•Original\1•Other     \2
Subtitle•Automatic\3•English
Choose the subtitle language.
•(Language options)•Other     \2
Menus•English•(Language options)
Choose the language for disc menus.
•Other     \2
•Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this
setting.
Ratings Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. The password screen is shown
•8 No Limit
when you select levels 0 to 7.
•1 to 7\6
To enter a password•0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons. levels.
•If you enter a wrong number, press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL] to erase it.
•Do not forget your password. Changing ratings (When level 0 – 7 is selected)
2. Press [ENTER].
•Unlock Player•Change Password
•The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.•Change Level•Temporary Unlock
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
If you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Language options\4• French
• Spanish\5• French• Spanish• Portuguese
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7“Audio” tab —To make settings to suit your digital connection and other audio settings
PCM Digital Output (A page 31, Digital output)•Up to 48 kHz•Up to 96 kHz
Digital Audio Output (A page 31, Digital output)•On•Off
Dolby Digital (A page 31, Digital output)•Bitstream•PCM
DTS Digital Surround (A page 31, Digital output)•PCM•Bitstream
Dynamic Range Compression•Off
(Dolby Digital only)•On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low
through compressing the range of the lowest
sound level and the highest sound level.
Convenient for late night viewing.
Audio during Search•On•Off
Choose whether to have sound during search. (This feature does not work for some discs.)
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7“Display” tab —To choose the on-screen message language or to turn languages off
Menu Language\4•English•Français•Español
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.\5•English•Français•Español•Português
On-Screen Messages•On•Off
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
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7“Others” tab — To select either still picture data or audio data when playing discs including both data
and other settings
HighMAT•Enable: Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs.
Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs, or as regular•Disable: Play HighMAT discs as regular WMA/MP3/
WMA/MP3/JPEG discs. JPEG discs.
QUICK SETUP•Yes•No
Answers questions to make basic settings.
Re-initialize Setting•Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (A page 29,
This returns all values in the SETUP menus to the default settings. “Disc” tab) are set. Please enter the same password.
Turn the unit off and on again.
•No
\1The original language of each disc is selected.\2Input a code number with the numbered buttons
(A page 33, Language code list).
\3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available,\6Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if it is recorded on them.
available on that disc.
Discs — Changing the player’s settings
\4    For U.S.A. and Canada\5    For Latin America
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