Panasonic SC-PM39D Operating Guide

Getting started

RQT7502

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories ............................................................................. 2

Caution for AC Mains Lead .................................................... 4

Discs information .................................................................... 5

Simple setup

STEP1

Locating ............................................................... 6

STEP2

Connecting the speakers and voltage

selection ............................................................ 6

STEP3

Television ............................................................. 7

STEP4

Connecting the antennas and AC mains lead .. 8

STEP5

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

STEP6

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

STEP7

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

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

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

Disc operations

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

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

Soundtracks ......................................................................... 14

Subtitle ................................................................................. 14

Position memory .................................................................. 14

Repeat play .......................................................................... 14

Random play ........................................................................ 15

Program play (up to 24 items) .............................................. 15

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

Using the tree screen to find a group ................................... 16

Using a contents screen to find a track ................................ 16

Using the submenu .............................................................. 16

Playing HighMAT discs ......................................................... 17

Playing the programs on DVD-RAM .................................... 18

Using the play list on DVD-RAM .......................................... 18

Discs—Using On-screen menu ........................................... 19

To get disc information or to play from a specified item ....... 19

To see the playback position ................................................ 21

Radio operations

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

Manual tuning ....................................................................... 22

Preset tuning ........................................................................ 22

Tape operations

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

Recording operations

Recording .............................................................................. 24

Karaoke operations

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle East and Southeast Asia only

Enjoying karaoke .................................................................. 26

Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD .................................... 26
Enjoying karaoke with other karaoke sources ...................... 27
Changing the key ................................................................. 27
Adding an echo effect ........................................................... 27
To record your karaoke performance ................................... 27
To record your voice ............................................................. 27

Sound field and sound quality operations

Sound field and sound quality ............................................. 28

Advanced Surround ............................................................. 28

Multi Re-master—Enjoying more natural sound .................. 28

Changing sound field and quality ......................................... 28

To enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLY ............ 28

Other functions

Convenient functions ........................................................... 29

Auto-off function ................................................................... 29

Dimming the display ............................................................. 29

Enjoying more powerful bass ............................................... 29

Muting the volume ................................................................ 29

Using headphones ............................................................... 29

The play/record timer ........................................................... 30

The sleep timer .................................................................... 31

Operating a television .......................................................... 31

Discs—Changing the player’s setting ................................ 31

Digital output ........................................................................ 33

Using other equipment ......................................................... 34

Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound .................. 34

Using an external unit .......................................................... 34

Optional antenna connections .............................................. 35

Reference

Safety precautions ................................................................ 35

Troubleshooting guide ......................................................... 36

Specifications ........................................................................ 38

Glossary ................................................................................. 39

Maintenance .......................................................................... 39

Tray/disc handling procedure .............................................. 39

When moving the unit .......................................................... 39

For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

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It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre

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For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

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