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Operations in these instructions are described mainly
for the remote control, but you can do the operations
on the main unit if the controls are the same.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully. System SC-PM39D
Main unit SA-PM39D
Speakers SB-PM39
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOK-
CASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED
SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
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 sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
(Inside of product)
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.-Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the users authority to operate
this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND
CANADA
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Table of contents
Getting started
Accessories ............................................................................. 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 4
Product Service ....................................................................... 4
Disc information ...................................................................... 5
Simple setupSTEP1 Positioning ........................................................... 6 STEP2 Connecting the speakers .................................... 6 STEP3 Television ............................................................. 7 STEP4 Connecting the antennas and AC power
supply cord ........................................................ 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 / Subtitle .......................................................... 14
Position memory / 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 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 / Preset tuning .............................................. 22
Tape operations
Cassette tapes ....................................................................... 23
Recording operations
Recording .............................................................................. 24
Sound field and sound quality operations
Sound field and sound quality ............................................. 25
Advanced Surround ............................................................. 25
Multi Re-master - Enjoying more natural sound ................ 25
Changing sound field and quality ......................................... 25
To enjoy even higher quality sound-AUDIO ONLY ............ 25
Other functions
Convenient functions ........................................................... 26
Auto-off function / Dimming the display ................................ 26
Enjoying more powerful bass ............................................... 26
Muting the volume / Using headphones ............................... 26
The play/record timer ........................................................... 27
The sleep timer / Operating a television ............................... 28
Discs - Changing the players settings ............................ 29
Digital output ........................................................................ 31
Using other equipment ......................................................... 32
Home Theater - Enjoying more powerful sound ................ 32
Using an external unit .......................................................... 32
Optional antenna connections .............................................. 33
Reference
Troubleshooting guide ......................................................... 34
Maintenance .......................................................................... 36
When moving the unit .......................................................... 36
Glossary ................................................................................. 37
Tray/disc handling procedure .............................................. 37
Specifications ........................................................................ 38
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .................................. 39
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts.
1 Remote control
(N2QAJB000098)
2 Batteries
for remote control
1 AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00006)
1 AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00001)
1 FM indoor antenna
(RSA0007-L)
1 Video cable
(RJL1P016B15A)
1 Antenna plug
(K2RC021B0001)
In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to Accessory Purchases
on page 39.
Note
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do
not use it with other equipment.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
The model number and serial number of this product can
be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep
for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SC-PM39D
For U.S.A. and Canada only
