Panasonic” CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK44 SC-AK33 SC-AK22 ase Betore comecing. operating or adjusting his produc. please read these Se Piease Koop this marual for faure roterence. P| IPC] RQTSE621-1PBefore using Ml Dear customer “Thank you for purchasing this product. For optmum performance and safely. please read these instructions ‘caret, ‘These operating instrucions are applicable to the folowing system, “These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the op- craton of system SC-AK 4A System | Sc-aKea SC-AKSS | _SC-AKZ2 Main unit | SAAK@4 ‘SRAKSS__|_SAAKZ2 ‘Speakers | SB-AKea ‘SBAKSS__| _SB-AK22 ‘The model number and serial number of this product can be ound on either the back or the bottom of the uni Please note them in the space provided below and keep for futur reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS ‘TELEPHONE NUMBER 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. WARNING: ‘TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO. RAIN, SPLASHING, ORIPPING OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: ‘TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Table of contents Supplied accessories PRECAUTIONS Placement of speakers Concerning the remote control Battery instalation : Correct method of use Connections Basic connections (for supplied accessories)... Optional antenna connections Extemal unit connection. Front panel controls .... ‘Turning the demo function off. 10 Auto-off function. = 10 Setting the time. rns 11 Convenient functions. n foe Listening to radio broadcasts. Presetting radio broadcasts sccm Compact disc operations Concerning compact discs Listening to compact discs Direct access play Repeat play Random play.. Program play sonnnrrnvnnrann To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) ..nmmninsnnnnesnnsnn 18 Sr Listening to tapes Ploaso check and identify the supplied \ Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A) To order accessories contact 1-800:332-5368, ‘or web site (hiipulwarw:panasonic.com). []_ AC power supply coma 7 7 1 pe. (PUAQOES-A) [EFM indoor antenna (RSA0006-) SS pe.Before recording (Deck 2 only) ... ‘Tape-to-tape recording... Recording from radio broadcasts Recording from compact discs ... To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) nu Peake Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings... Enhancing the sound quality. Boosting the super woofer ...... Varying the sound quality with t equalizer, Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (Al) equalizer Using the timer «nn 7 a Using the play/record timer .. see 7 Using the steep timer : 29 Using an external unit... 7 29 Troubleshooting guide .. Maintenancs Servicenter List (U.S.A, Specifications ... Product Service [AM loop antenna: Batts oases 2 OS, 0 Renee spe, (ov an i cS [D_ Remote control ransmiter © SC-aKaa (N2@AGB000008) smite 4 1 SCrAK39, SC-Akz2: (iver: N2QAGB000002) (Biack: N20AGBO00010} a ‘THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A: CAUTION: “This equipment has boon tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital doves, pursuant to Part 15 of the FOC Res. “These its are designed to provi reasonable protection against harmful ieterferonce ina residontal installation. This lnuipment generates, uses and can radiate rato frequency ergy and, if not insted and used in accordance wit te instructions, may cause harmiul inederence 10 radio communications. However, there fs no guarantee that inte ference wil not cccurin a parcularinstalaion this equip- ‘ment does cause harmful interference to radio oF television reception, which can be determined by turing the equp- ‘ment off and on, the user is encouraged to tr to correct the interference by one or moro of he folowing measures: ‘sReorent or relocate the ecotving antenna, sncrease the separation between the ecuipmont and re- ‘Connoct the equipment into an outlet on a ceut itorant ‘fom that o which the receivers connected ler or an experienced radio/TV techiclan ‘Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip ‘ment would void tne user's authorty 0 operate his device, ‘This device complies with Pan 15 of the FOC Rules, Opera tion s Subject tothe following two conditions: (1) This device ‘may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ‘accept ary interference received, including interference that may causa undested operation. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC (CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC. ‘SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ‘The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within ‘an equilateral tangle, is intended to aler the user to the presonce of uninsulatod "dangerous vattage” ‘within the product's enclosure that may be of ‘sufficlont magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ‘The exclamation point within an equilateral tianglo 's intended to alent the user to the presence of Important operating and mainienanco (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Before usingBefore using = PRECAUTIONS _ Before using this unit please read these operaling instructions caret. “Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit sel as well as the safety suggestons isted below. ‘Afierwercs keep them handy for tuute relerence. 1. Power Source —The unt should be connectod fo power supply ‘ony of the type described in the operating insirucsons or as marked on the unit 2, Polarization—t the uit equioped win a polaized AC power Plug (a plug having one blade wider than the ether, that plug wil tito the AC outet only one way. This i 2 saat feature. you ‘are unabie to inset te plug tly ro the cute, ty reversing tho ‘lg I tho plug should tl fai to ft, contact your electcan to Feplace your obsolete out. Do not defeat the salety purpose of tne polarized plua. 3. Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords shoud be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on oF pinched by tems placed upon or agains! them. Never take hold of tne plug for cord i your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body wen connecting or disconnecting i 4. Nonuse Periods—Whan the units nol used, tum the power of When loft unusod for along period of tie, the unt should be Unplugged trom the household AC out. ee Environment 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—if an outside antenna is con- rected to the receiver. be sure the antenna system is grounded 80 as 10 provide some protection against votlage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical ‘Code, ANSIINFPA No. 70-1990, provides information with 1e- ‘spect to proper grounding ofthe mast and supporting structure, ‘grounding of the loadin wire to an antenna discharge uni, size ‘of grounding conductors, location of antanna-discharge unit, ‘connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for tbe ‘grounding electrode. So figure below. |_— ANTENNA LEAD in wiRE ANTENNA, DISCHARGE UN (NEC SECTION 810-20) “GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 1021), ‘GROUND CLAMPS: ere crimes ae NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2. Water and Motsture—Do not use this unit near water—for ex: _ampio, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool or the lke. Damp basements should also be avoided, 3, Heat—The unit should be situated away trom heat sources such ‘85 ragstors and the like. also should not be placed in temperatures less than $°C (41°F) ‘or greatar than 35°C (95°F), 4. Condensatlon—Moisture may form on the lens in the folowing ‘conditions ‘simmediately ater a hoater has been tumed on. ‘#in a sloamy or very humid room, ‘*xhon the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one, I moistur forms inside this unt, it may not operate property. To, Correct this problem, tum on the power and wait about one our for the molsture to evaporate, Placement 1. Ventilation—The unit should be situated so that ks location or Position doos not intotare with its proper ventilation. Allow 10 ‘em (4") clearance from the rear ofthe unit, 2. Forelgn Material—Care shuld be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the uni. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, cust, mechanical vibration, or shock. 8, Magnetism—The unit should be situated away from equipment ‘devices that generate strong magnetic fields 44. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, other than system com- nents, on top ofthe uni, 5, Surface—Place the unit on a fla, lavel surtace, ‘6. Carts and Stends—The unit snould be used only with a cart or stand that Is recommended by the manufacturer ‘The unt and car combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un- ‘even surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to ovor- um. 17. Wall or Celting Mounting—The unt should not be mounted to ‘wall celing, unless spaced inthis operating instructions. (See page 90 for deta) (Clean tho cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth ighty moiet- ‘ened with mid detergent solution. ‘Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such a8 aleohol or benzine. 1. Damage Requiring Service —The unit should be serviced by uallied service personnel when: () Tho AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged: oF (6) Objects have fan or quid has been spiled into the unit: oF (6) The unt has boen exposed to rain; oF ()Tne unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits markod change in performance: of (6) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 2 Servicing—The usor should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other ‘servicing should be reterred to an authorized service personnel For the address of an authorized servicenter: In the U.S.A, call 1-800-211-7262, e-mall consumerproducte@panasonic.com, or visit www panasonle.com {In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.caRae Sink PueS Selecting fine ausio equipment such as the unit you've just pur chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now its time to consider how you can maxirize the fun and excitement your oquip- tment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industies Assoc'- tion's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by paying ita a sate level. One tha lets the sound Goma through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distorion—an, most important, without affecting your sensitive hearing We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure o excessive nose. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” fadepis to higher volumes of sound, So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing, Guard agains this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe tovel: © Start your volume contol at alow setting ‘Slowly inereaze the sound until you can hear it comfortably and early, and without dstorton, ‘Once you have established a comfortable sound level: (© Set the dial and leave i there. ‘Taking @ minute todo this now wil help to prevent hearing damage ‘of loss inthe faure. After al, we want you listening fora litoio. Placement of speakers Insert the batteries observing the correc polarities (®, ©). [Use of batteries ' Align the poles (+ and -) propery when inserting the batts. ‘Do not mix old and new bateres or diferent types of batteries. Do nat recharge ordinary dry cel batteries. Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to ‘contact fame oF water, ‘© Flomove the batterios if tho unt is not to be usod fora longtime, * Do not koep together with metalic objacts such as necklaces. * Do not use rechargeab type batteries, ‘© Do not use batteries it tne covering has been peoled of, Michanding of batteries can causo electroite leakage which can damage tems the fuid contacts and may cause afr. {folocirolyte leaks from the battoris, consutt your dealer. ‘Wash thoroughly with water if elactioyte comes in contact with any part of your body. Place the speakers so thatthe super woofer ison the outside. ‘Speakers are designed Wentically so that no left or right channel ‘orientation i necessary. (SCARE) = ‘© Keep your speakers atleast 10mm (*/x"} away trom the system for proper ventilation. ‘* These speakers do not have megnetc shielding, Do not place them rear televisions, personal computers or other devices easly infuenced by magnetism, '* To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones IF you have taken the nots of ‘About 7 meters infront of the signal sensor Operation notes ' Do not place obstacles between the remate control signal sensor and remote contol unt {© Do not expose the remote contra signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright ight of a fuorescent ligt ‘© Tako care to keep the remote cortrol signal sensor and end ofthe remote contol uni tre from dust. ‘IF this system Is installeg ina rack with glass doors, the glass doors’ thickness or coir might make it necessary to use the remote control € shorter distance from the system. [To prevent damage ‘Naver place heavy tems on top ofthe unit ‘Do not disassemble or reconetruct the unit ‘Do not spl waler or other kquid ito the uni Before using i parsersBefore using Ml Sc nee) ‘¢ Plug the AC power cord inte a household AC outlet only efter all ‘other connections have baen made. '* To prepare the antenna wires and speakor cords, ‘wist the vinyl ‘cover tip and pull ff. ——— = x ‘Connect the FM indoor antenna. “Tape tho antenna to a wall or column, in a posiion where racko signals are received with the least amount of intororonce, = For best reception sound quality: |An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.) EA Connect tho AM to0p antenna, ‘Ator attaching the antenna, tum on the system and tune in a broadcast station. Then, tum the antenna to the angle of best rocoption and least interference, Ey Connect the speaker cables. Connect each end ofthe speaker cables to te terminal over of the same color £0 (+) and (-) aro correc. Never allow the ‘exposed wites to contact each other when connected Incorrect connection can damage the unit. + Use oly the supplod speakers. ‘The conbaton the tan wnt and speakers prove tho Dest sound. Uy ofer speakers can tamage te unt ed ‘tnd quay wb neatly altos Caution © Use the speakers only with the recom- mended system. Failure to do so may tead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result A in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage hhas occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. * Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings. Lj Comect the AC power cord. [Noto] ‘The includes AC power supply cord is for use with this unit ‘onty. Do not use it wth other equipment.FM outdoor antenna = {ot included) 175 2 coaxial cabe (not included) AM outdoor antenna (not included) [AN loop antenna, (rctuded) Fear panel of tis unt Connections Sey You may need an outdoor antenna lt you use this system in a ‘mountainous region or inside a reinforced:concrete bulking, etc EX FM outdoor antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in- stalled. @ Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. ® Twist the shied bra, ® Expose the core wire. [An eutcoor antenna should be installed by a qualifed technician only. EAM outdoor antenna Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna Fun 5 to 12m of vinyreovered wire horizontally along a window 0: ‘other corwaniont location. "When the unit isnot in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to prevent possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use an ‘outdoor antenna during an electrical storm, CU nko) ‘An analog playor with a bun phono equalizer can be connected. ‘For details, refer to tne instruction manual ofthe urits which are to be connected. ‘¢ Wen units other than those described above are to be connected, please consul win your auc deal. z I {28 888 8 828 &© &S B@ 4H98GS98 Front panel controls _ EX Main oni Ne. Ni ® AC supply indicator (AC IN) ‘This indicator gts when the units connected to the AC power supply. @ Standby/on switch (6A, POWER).. Press to switch the un om ont ta In standby made, the unt sit cansuming @ small amount of power timeritecord timer button (@PLAYIOREC) .. Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) Deck 1 open button (@ DECK 1 OPEN) Deck 1 cassette holder Dise tray and ‘Super woofer on/otf button (S. WOOFER) Deck 2 open button (# DECK 2 OPEN) Deck 2 cassette holder CD openclose button (=, OPEN/CLOSE) Headphone jack (PHONES) Center console Ref. page 6889 ©8905 © | Remote control signal sensor ‘AUX button (AUX)... ‘Tunerfoand select button (TUNER, BAND) ‘Tapeldeck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2) €D button (CD) Display Dise direct play buttons and indicators (eD1~cD 5) ‘CD manager button (CD MANAGER) only Reverse mode select button (REV MODE). Display solecvdemonstration button (DISPLAY/-DEMO) “Tape edit button (TAPE EOI Basic operating buttons Funcione range according tthe sow. nly 3D Al button (3D Al) ‘Super sound EQ button ( Jog contro! (SOUND EQ). only[Front panel controls Remote control ‘Buttons such as @ functions in exacty the same way as the buttons ‘nthe main unit # Name ‘Standby/on button (©) ‘Auto off button (AUTO OFF) Numeric buttons (210, 1-8, 0) Program button (PROGRAM) ‘Cancel button (CANCEL) AUX button (AUX) PROGEAN GRE AFEAT ANDO ots ON @ i ele whan BA | ® @ | I 0 | ae 0 \ | el(y) a ; Se 2S © 8642928890 Reverse side playback/pause/preset channel select button ( >>), Play/preset channel select button (/A) ‘Stop/program clear button (B/CLEAR).. O8S5608R2890 OTSE1 [Bl Turning the demo function off | If the lock has not bean set, a demonsraton of the display i shown | when the units swoned to tana. “Tis function is set to on at the time of purchase. Press and hold [-DISPLAY/-DEMO] until “NO DEMO" Is displayed. ‘The display changes each time the button is held down, NO DEMO (ot) «+ DEMO (on) Ey _Auto-off function When CD or tape is selectad as the source To save power, the uni tums of i Wis lft unused fo ten minutes. using Before This function does no work ithe source is tuner or AUX. Presa (AUTO OFF]. "AUTO OFF" is shown on tha display. To cancel ross (AUTO OFF] again to clear “AUTO OFF" from the depay. For your reference “The seting is maintained even if the unit is tumed off. When the unit is tumed on again, “AUTO OFF"is displayed and tho unit functions as escried above. "AUTO OFF" disappears from the dsplay if ether tuner or AUX is selected as the source but continues to function normally. "AUTO OFF” remains dsplayed if CD or ape is selected as the source. Oy Oa Bh +0, 10-0 OF0- CeO (020% 030: H oP O8O°0:0{0-0 f[Setting the time ‘Tris is a 12-hour display clock ‘This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 pam, By Sten 0 me power By Press ictockmrimen) to sotect “cLock”. Every time you press the button: CLOCK + OPLAY = ORE tL Provious display ~ (within 7 seconds or so) Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] to show the Present time. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time. ‘The display wil retum to whatever was cisplayed belore you ‘set the me. To display the time when system Is ON ress [CLOCK/TIMER| to select "CLOCK. ‘To display the time when system Is OFF Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. ‘The time willbe splayed for about § seconds and then the dieplay wil lum to whatever was previously dleplayad. os ‘The clock may lose oF gain some time over a period. Readjust if necessary. Convenient functions [Ey Switching displays Press [-DISPLAY/-DEMO] to select the desired spectrum analyzer. Every time you press the button: Normal ~+ Peak hold ~-Aurora Lor] [Ete mute the volume PT "This feature is convenient when you have a telephone cal etc. Press [MUTING]. Press the button again to cancel "MUTING" goes out. Muting can also be canceled by lowering the volume all the way (8), ‘When the system is tured off, the muting operation will be ‘automatically canceled, RaTsa2tRadio operations Mill rover Listening fo radio broadcasts [Ep Press TUNER, BAND) to select band. “The uni comes on automatically Every tino you press the burton: Fue AM By Press TUNE MODE} to select “MANUAL” Every time you press the buon: MANUAL «> PRESET, Bp Press CTUNEmTIME ADY (v) oF (A) to select the frequency of the required station, “TUNED™ is displayed when a radio staton is tuned. “STEREO™ (ST for SC-AK33 and SC-AK22) is splayed whan 2 stereo FM broadcast is being received. Ey Aatust ne votume, ‘Auto tuning ross and hold (TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] for @ moment unt ta frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it ids a station, ‘Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference. * To cancel auto tuning, press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) of (A)] once again. * Press [444/44 FM MODE/BP] to display “MONO”. ‘This mode improves sound quality it reception is weak, but broadcasts will be heard in monaural ross { Mt/tel FM MODE/BP] again to cancel the mode, "MONO" goes out. MONO is also canceled it the frequency is changed. Turn off *MONO® for normal listening. Stereo and monaural broadcasts are automatically played as they are received. is excessive in FM [FM allocation setting ‘By agusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM. broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps. Prass and hold [TUNER, BAND]. After a few seconds, the display wil change to a flashing splay of the current misimum FM frequency. IF you contrue to hold the button down, the minimum frequency wi, change. Reloaso the button a this te. To retum to te origina recuency incicaton, repeat above. [note] * Aft changing the “allocation setting, the trequences you previously preset in he memory wil be cleared. ‘© Sound is momentarly interupted if you loadiunload tapes while listening to an AM broadcast,Presetting radio broadcasts ‘There aro two methods of presottng stations. ‘Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can recaWve are preset Manual presetting You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in. Up to 12 stations each can be sot in tho FM and AM bande. EY sions pening (0 the following ance each for FM and AM. Preparation: © Tune tothe frequency where preseting isto begin se page 12). i Press and hold [MEMORY BB+} . Release the button when frequency begins lo change. ‘The tuner presets al tho stains it can recalve ino tho channols in ascending order. When fnished, the fast station memorized is tuned [Manual presetting Preset he salons one ala tne. 3 © Press (TUNER, BAND] to select the FM" oF “A @® Press [MEMORY PP P+} then press. [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) ‘or (A)] to tune to the required station. @ Press [MEMORY PP fei] then press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) ‘or (A)] to tune to select a channel. @ Press [MEMORY >>> |. ‘Tho station occupying a channel is erased i! another station is prosot in that channel, [Ey Press [TUNER] to soloct “Fi” or “aM”. ‘Tho unt comes on automaticaly Everytime you press the buton FM AM Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. ‘To select channel 10 or over ross (210) then tha two cigs. Ey Maiust ine votume. (On the main unit @ Press (TUNER, BAND} to select “FM” or “AM @ Press (W, TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” @ Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] to select the preset channel. eaTeeetCompact dise operetions ll Concerning compact discs With this system, you can only play compact cises-_[] COMPACT having this mark (Se IBY However, do not use irogular shaped CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the unit DIGITAL AUDIO EI- Ey Herding precautions ‘I you are taking the dise from a cold to a warm environment, ‘moisture may formonthedisc. Wipe tis of witha sot, dry, int-ttee lath botore using the disc © Do not wrt on the label side with a ball pol pen ot other writing insrument '* Donot use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, statis electric ity prevention tquids or any other solvent. © Do not atach labels oF sickers to CDs, (Do not use CDs with ‘exposed adhesive from tape or let over peeled of stickers) © Do not use serateh-proo! protectors or covers other than those spected for use witn this system, * Dornot use CDs printed with label printers avalable on the market. ‘Storage precautions Be sure to sire discs in thelr cases to protect them from dust scetches, and warping Do not place or store dies In the following places * Locations exposed to direct sunight '* Humid or dusty locations ‘Locations drectly exposed to a heat vent or hoating appliance Inthe glove compartment or on the rear deck of an autorrabie [To prevent damage Always observe the folowing points. © Ed Load only 1.00 on the tay. © Load CDs as shown in the gure. ‘The adapter isnot needed with Bom CDs (singles) ‘Set the system on a fl, level surtace. Do not sat it on tp of magazines, inclined surfaces, ot. ‘Do not move the system while tray is openingicosing, or when loaded. ‘Always unload all CDs before moving the system. Do not put anything except CO in tray. Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked, ‘Do not disconnect the power cord fom the household AC outlet during se changing operation|tistening to compact dises ‘This unit can play CD-DA format auc CD-R and CD-FW that have been finalized ypon compiaton of recording ‘may not be able o play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the conction of the rocorcing * Finalizing is & process thal enables CD-FUCO-AW players to play taucio CD-R end CO-AW. Press [4, OPEN/CLOSE] button. ‘The unt wil come on automaticaly and the ray opens. Set CD in the ‘To continue loading CDs In the other trays ross another (CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to selaet the required tay and press [#, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray ‘The current tay Coses and the selected tay automatically ‘opens. Press [#, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Ey Press 1€0 1)~(¢D 5) 10 pay your desired ase. (the desied CO fs indeated on the dsplay panel, the same ‘operation can be accompshed by prossing [> Play wit star from the first track on the disc and wil continue ‘unt the last track ofthe final disc is played (see below), Ly Aast tne volume. Bi 7o stop the disc play Press (ml. [hwhnen "3" appears on the display Windcates mere are 13 or mote tacks on the dsc nthe playing postion, Disc Inciestors ‘The disc inleators light whenever the ray Is in the playing position ‘wether it's loaded of nat. Compact dise operations mmm What Is meant by “final disc"? For example, play stats trom dls 4, cise 3 will be the “inal disc", Order of progressi Dise 415-123, One touch play 1 the unit is in standby mode and a CD Is loaded, press [CD] o Keo 1) ~ C03) ‘The unit will come on automatically and play wil tart. Eapsod paying tne (Gteaent Yack mabe To pause (For So-aKe Press [fl] ng playback SESE To resume playback, press (At, 7 t (For Sc-Ak39 ara SO-AK22) [@ DL eda) Bross i} aur lyboce oe To resume playback, press (It). To search forward) | Hold down Patel (bckware) backward (Search) | or Pl (omard surg Dlayback er pause moo To kip forward! ross baat] acoard r backward Pwo drvard auing playback or pause mode. cm + During random pay (page 16) you cael skp to acks wien ‘have already been played. + During program play (#» page 17) or random play, you can search forward or backward only within the current track. ‘© During program play, skipping is always inthe programmed ordor, wheter forward or backward. ‘© Always stop the changer before foading or changing CDs. You ‘cannot change CDs while a dis is playing ‘ROTSE2HANG Listening to compact dises (within 10 seconds or 80) Press [1] - [6] to select the disc you want. Ex] Press the numeri button to select the desired track number. “The CD willbo played trom the solocod track tothe last tack ‘ofthe final isc (-e page 15). To select a two-digit track ress 210] and thon the two numbers you want within 10 seeands or 60. For examplo Track no. 20: [210] ~* [2] ~ (0) ‘Track no, 96: 10] ~ [9}— (5) fed SO Press [REPEAT] betore or during play, ‘All tracks on the loaded CDs ave repeated. To cancel repeat play Press [REPEAT] once again. To repeat your favorite tracks 1, Program the tracks you want (perform steps Ml ~ [on page 17). 2. Press [REPEAT] and make sure "CO is dsplayed. 8. Pross [/A], Playback wil star. ‘To repeat just one track Set the 1-TRACK modo (ce page 18), press [REPEAT] beforo or ‘uring playback, and make sure “CO” i displayed, ‘Ei Press [RANDOM]. ee LL previous csplay —! ‘To random play just one disc ‘Select the CD you want to random play with (CD 1) ~ (CD )] nd press [RANDOM to select “t-DISC” ‘To random play all the loaded CDs Press [RANDOM to salact“ALL-DISC™ ‘All racks on the CDje) wil bo playod in random order. Playback wal ‘slop automaticaly wien all racks have been played. ‘To cancel random play Press [RANDOM] to cloar “RANDOM” deplay ‘You en use random play wth your program, Ory he progarmed ack be pj, ea random ndeListening to compact dises fies oven poyamup ta Press (CO). Ese Go & sped Press PROGRAM, Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or 20) Press [1] ~ [5] to select the dise you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired track. Repeat steps E} through until you have pro- ‘grammed all the tracks you want, Pros [P/A], tay wil start in the programmed sequence. ‘To cancel program play mode: Press [PROGRAM] Inthe stop mode. Programmed contets wil be saved in memory. Pressing [CLEAR] wil cancel program play, butt will also erase the entite program. To select a two-digit track ress [210] and then the two numbers you want BXwhen “co FULL” appears: “The number of programmed tracks is ited to 24. No furher tracks can be programmed, EX You can do the following during program mode '¢ Chock program contents Press [4d] of [> PH Every time you press one ofthe butions, the tack and program No. ae shown on the display «© Aad tothe program. peat steps EY tough EB = Cancel enties. Fromtholast | Press [CANCEL]. programmed track ‘A spectied wack | Select tie tack wil [Mt] or only [ee mr), and press [CANCEL within ‘3 seconds. ‘ltwacks ress (M/CLEAR} Memory retention ‘Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the ‘system is unplugged. ‘To replay your program |f you'tumed OFF your program with [PROGRAM], you can play it again as explained below. 4. Press [PROGRAM 2. Press P/AL, you program a track not on your CDs “The track i niall programmed, but during program play, the player ‘wl skip that tack and wll continue playing trom the next programmed itom. Compact disc operations mm 'novaedt(area wos | [ustoring to compact ace fe titi eee (Coe eae Ud n) “Tis function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the player. ‘You can use tis unction to make recordings as wal ‘There are 3 CD/track selection modes. ++ For playing back 1 tack only ftom all loaded CDs 1-Track mode (1-TRACK) ‘© For playing back 1 CD only fem all loaded CDs 1-isc mode (1-D1SC) ‘© For playing back 1 track on all loaded COs ‘Track AlKDise mode (1-ALL) Press [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped. Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode. Every time you press the butlon: L-TRACK = 1-DISC-» T-ALL t— noaya. —! (or 1-TRACK: Only one partcular rack is played, 4-DISC: The tracks on only one paricular disc are playos, ALL! The same track numbers on each of the CDs are played in succession. (NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.) EX Gress eco 0 ~ (C0 5) 0 select the aise you want. ‘This slop Is pot required # 1-ALL was selected in step EL [Ey Press <]. ‘The selected track wil stat To stop play Press When playback ends "NORMAL" will appear on the display for about 3 seconds. than the (CD MANAGER function wal tun OFF automaticaly During play in the 1-ALL mode: © itis not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already been layed. '# I1a.CD does not nave the designated track numba and play continues. "© You can use the CD Manager function together with repeat play. © CD Manager function will be canceled when you press the [RANDOM button, Is skpped1 peck in use. | |Listening to tape: You can use either deck 1 or dack 2 for tape playback. Tre Ucn sey rome, Ni re tl poston ipa T tis be pe aura Use noma poston oe. High position and rtal postion tapes can be played, but the uit wi ‘ot be ablo to do fl justice to tho characteristics ofthese tapes. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. ‘The unit wil come on automaticaly the unit was off and 2 cassetto was loaded, play will start, ‘automaticaly (One touch play function). By Press [& DECK 1 OPEN] or [& DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Inset the tape with the exposed tape facing down, Cis the holder by hand. Ey en, Prese [REV NODE] to select the reverse mode. Every te you press the butn: 2-D-—E oe 27 Ono i play 5 bom ios ae payed 22: Bom exo are aod 8 tines each, To listen to 2 tapes consecutively Tact tpe ino onc cock on set °C" Both pes wl be played tes ase Oo Press [/Il] or >] to stan playback “The erward ede tose) wl lay. Te revere so wi ay. erie Press [>] to start playback. One ide lye then playback sop automaticaly Te play on te oer 8 of he ape ume ape over and press [P>). Ey “it te vote. To stop tape playback Press [) [EN To change the deck to be used Press [TAPE, DECK 12} 0 select the deck you want to use when you load cassettes into both decks. Payback s momerialy iterpted we playing back tapes, Kyou pen to oer dev, 1 Tepes excooing 100 minutes ae thn and can break ogo aught hhthemechenn = Tape sack ean et caught up in the mechanism and shoul be ‘alonip below te tape played : Endess tapes can get caught up inthe deck’s moving parts it used Inoorreetly, Use tapes appropriato to this unit's auto-reversa mecha: Ba Scr: Failure o operate these tapes correctly may cause the tape to wind ‘around the revolving parts. Always read tho instructions provided with your tapes. ions Cassette deckRecording operations al TE cassette deck operat 6 Roteent [1 fast-forward or rewind the tape Pross [44/44] or [>>I] In the stop mode. ] Terewing To tast forward “or ea) Deer) = oa Meare) [Sezaxzz] Toren “To tast forward wea) Co To find the beginning of © program (IPS: Tape Program Sensor) To protect tapes against further recording “Bee Tab for sda "8" eb for sco “A To rereeond ESA ony Noma! position tape Hpositon tape >» > Detection hole TS finds the beginning ofa track and resumes play trom there. Each Dress increases the number of tracks skioped, upto a maximum of 9. Press [4/44] of [>>>] during play. = ‘© TPS may not operate correctly in the folowing situation: It the interval between tracks is tess than 4 saconds. |i there is noise between tracks. |W thoro are stent parts within tracks, Before recording (Deck 2 only) (Types of topes which can be recorded correctly Use normal and high positon tapes. Metal poston tapes can be Used, bu the unit wil nat be able > {acord or erase them corel “Tho unit autoraticay denis the type of ape. SSH [SC-AKz2) Usa normal postion tapes. igh poston end metal postion tapes can be used, bu fis unit wil ‘ot be tie to record or erase them cored Eq Erasure prevention ‘Tho illustration shows how to remove the tas to prevent recording ‘To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not ‘over the high position dsciination bole. [How volume, sound quality/field affect recording “The tape you are recording isnot affected whatsoever by changes in volume, sound quality. 1, Press (TAPE, DECK 1/2]. 2: tao the rcorded tape no deck 2. 2. BEES ony Press [REV MODE] osalac reverse mode ‘4, Press [@ REC/STOP}. ‘You eannet open dock 1 while recording. You cannot fasttorward or rewind one deck while recording with the other,Ela, 2 0-0 “Tape diction of th tape you aro recoraing onto Tape-to-tape recording ‘The recording lavel wll bo recorded as it on the tape being played ack BE Press rae, peck 172) Press [ OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck 1 For recording: Into deck 2 (Glose the holders by hand. By ew Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every ime you press tho button p-D+c> [asaaeeay = :0ne sie records only. 5,2 ‘Bot sides record (Font verse) FEES automatically changes to *2>" when [TAPE EDIT] is preiod. Ly Press (rAPE EOrT to start recorsing. ‘To stop recording Press ( Both docks wil stop, ‘To record from a specific polnt on @ tape Betore recording, advance the tape tothe point from where you want to stan recoraing, ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load @ tape and change the tape direction as folows: 1. Press (TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2. 2. Press [" when [(@REC/STOP] iepresed EE] Sete rac station, Pertorm steps I through El ‘on page 12. Ey Press fe RECISTOP) to start recording. To stop recording Press (@ REGISTOP| again. Recording can also be stopped by pressing [] To record from a specific point on a tape Botore recording, advance the tape tothe point from where you want to start recording. To cut an unnecessary pert while recording 1. Press [@ RECISTOP] during the unnecassary part. Tha cassatta deck wil go into the stop mode, 2. Pross [@ REC/STOP] to rosume recording again. Recording wil continue in the same direction as beter, To start recording on the reverse side ‘Load a tape and change the tape dracon as follows: 1. Pross {TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2. 2. Press (-4/Il} and immediately viereatter fl. The tape arecion willbe shown as “<1 To record on the other side ofthe tape Tm tape ovr ana ress fe RECRSTOP When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentary intomupted when you start and slop the recording To reduce noise while AM recording (Beat proof] a function) Pross (Mt-/<¢4, FM MODE/BP] while recording. Each time you press the bution, “BPI” and “BP2" wil be splayed alleratey. Select the positon where thee i less noise.Pica Recording from compact discs ‘Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediatly. Bh ees 25062 076, ant nse the tne. Close ence by hang o ‘only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every tine you press the butlon: p-D+c Lo z ‘One side ont records, 25,C22__: Bath sides (ont — reverse) record 53 automaticaly changes to *=2" when [@REC/STOP] ie proscar. Press [CD]. Insert CD in the tray. {Perform steps EI ~ El on page 15), Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want. Pressing [i] wil sop playback. Press [@ REC/STOP] to start recording. ‘© The racorcing wil procood from the fist track on the selected CCD and wil continue on through the last track ofthe final cise (age 15). ‘* The tape deck stops automaticaly when the CD is ished. To stop recording ‘© To add a 4 second silant interval betore stopping ress (ll. The CO wil stop automaticaly to. © To stop recording without a silent interval Press [@ REC/STOP]. The CO wil stop automaticaly to. Bas ; ‘To record programmed tracks 1. Alter step El program the track you want (perform steps E~ I ‘on page 17) 2, Pross [@ REC/STOP] to stat recorsing Seen ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load @ tape and change the tape direction as follows: 1. Press (TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape dock 2. 2. Press (-4/ Il} and immediately thereatr {]. The tape drecton wal bo shown as “<7 SCARE To record on the other side of the tape Tum the tape over and press {@ REC/STOP}.OTSA DY oe IIA none ie POLE IPTC Te tO I ‘The interrupted track is re-recorded in is entirety on the reverse side. [Recording from compact dises errr ern ye eee) “This function makes i easier for you to select special CDs and tracks ‘rom arsongst those loaded inthe player. Press [DECK 2 OPEN] and ingert the tape. Wind up the leader tape 80 recording can begin immediatly. Dee Pros [CD MANAGER] to solect the desired mode. Every tim you press the btn: TRACK = 1-DISC—+ ALL t— nora. —! (OFF) Cniy one patil rack is recorded. “The tacks on only oe pata dc are rocordod ‘The same track rues on each othe CDs are recorded in succession. (NORMAL: The orginal displays osordin about saconds) Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 8)] to select the disc you want. H K« 2) you 1-TRAGK: +0Ise: TALL ‘This slop isnot required it 1-ALL was selected instep Press (Hd!) or PMB] to select the desired track, ‘This step isnot required it 1-DISC was selected in stop [Ey Press fe RecistoP) 0 start recording. To stop recording © To.add a 4 second silent intowal before stopping Pross [fl]. The CO wil siop automatically too, 1 To stop recording without a silont interval Press [@ RECISTOP]. The CD wil stop automaticaly too. Some © BY White recording, if 2 track is out off in the middle at the end of the: ‘font sda, its re-recorded from the begining, on the reverse side. ‘At the end of the reverse side recording stops and the current ‘rack wil be interupted It the tape finishes before tho CD The CD continues playing. Press [il] to stop i. (CD Manager function ‘il also be canceled)ae 8 8 Using the built- id quality/ BS oo Reid comings ns VOny ‘Dial [SOUND EQ) to select the sound quality or sound field, When tis tumed clockwise, the satings ara saloctod i tho flowing sequence © HEAVY (sound quality) Select tis when playing rock or other Kinds of music that sour batter wih an aed punch @ CLEAR (sound quatty) Selec ts for jaze or oer Kinds of music for which cary in tho tebe range is desiree @ SOFT (sound qualty) Select this when Fstring to background music. © BISCO (sound eld) Soloet this to preduce sound with the samo Kind of lengthy reverberatons heard ata dsc © LE (sound field) Sole! is to make vocals more ave, © HALL (sound field) Soloc is to add an expansiveness tothe sound to produce the atmosphere of a great concer hal © ESSE ony MANUAL (see page 26) © STMony ALEG (see page 26) “Tho cial spay i restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds. To release the equalizer Dial [SOUND EQ) to display “FLAT” When using the romote control to perform the operations ‘described above Press (EQ. Ech time this button is pressod, the satting is changed in the sequence escibed above. to All recordings are performed at the fat setting even if an aterative sound qualiy/sound field seting has been selected. Ll Enhancing the sound quality ‘Me feature enhances the bee and blo of sod Press [SUPER SOUND EQ). Pross tho button again to cancel ‘The button font 9028 out. El Boosting the super woofer and BB: Press [S:.WOOFER}. '© When fistening tothe sound through the speakers, MID (medium) - MAX (high) —* Light off (OFF) { SERRE SERRE! | only ‘© When listening tothe sound through the headphones Light on (ON) == Light ff (OFF) oo You cannot record super wooter effect, but you can use ifr playback sound. Sound qualty/sound field operations (ummmEEE ony [Ey Dist tsouno £0) to atspiay “manua”. When iis med clockwise, the setings are selected in the folowing sequence. QuHEAvY — @ CLEAR @ sort @ disco @Lve @HAL @ MANUAL @aleo @ruat — By Aust tte sound quality. © & - direction: For selecting the range of he sound to be adjusted ‘Charactoristies of each sound rango Under 100 Hz: Super wool range ‘Around 330 Hz: Bass to midrange Around 1 Kez: Midrange Around 33 ke; Midrange to treble Above 10 KHz: Treble ® J Tarecion: For adjusting the level (7 stops) When tho level isin the center. the dot fashes rap Repeat stops @ and @ io sat the desired sound quality. “The orginal cieplay is restored on the display pane! in about § seconds, To release the equalizer Dial (SOUND EO) to display FLAT’. ‘Tho sound qualiy soting is stored automatically. tis recalled when "MANUAL" is next selected ‘Al recordings are performed at the flat setting even ian allematve ‘sound quafty setting has been selected. farying the sound with the Tn. ER ony Tho Al equatzo uses tho SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and UGHT sour {uy coordnatontaciov sie sound ua stings wih ese, TT] Press [30 Al] to adjust the surround level. Every te you press the button: SDA SDaAlZ Sound quality/sound field operations = Linea— | Aajust the sound quality. ® © ~ direction: SOFT-SHARP setting @ 1 Tarecion: _LIGHT-HEAVY setting pest stops © and @ to sot the desired sound quality. ‘The orginal cisplay is restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds. ‘To release the equalizer Dial [SOUND EQ} to display “FLAT. (The sound ust sein is loved auomatialy. sealed when REG brow ede «At rocrang ae paermad at ha ft sting oven fan ater ‘cand quay song has been sete,-_—. Hah oN a Using the timer Using the play/record timer ‘The timer has two functions. It can be set 19 on at a certain time to wake you up, of it ean bo sot to roserd the radio oF from the aux source. The play timer cannot be used in combination withthe record ter. ‘¢-Tum the unit on and set the clock (a» page #1) '* For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to; tape, CD, racéo or aux, and set the volume. ‘For the record timer, check the cassettes erasure prevention tabs (ee page 20: I), insert the tape in deck 2, select the roverse mode lor SC-AK44) (x page 22) and tune to the radio staton (= page 112) of select the aux source (-* page 29), a Press {CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function, Every te yu pss he btn: clock = OFLAY + OREC proves doy —! PLAY to set the play mer REC to set he record timer ‘Setting the start and finish times BD © etnies condor 0) Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) oF (A)] to select the starting time. @ Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. Eq] © Press rrunesrine ADJ (v) oF (A)] to select the finishing time. @ Prove (CLOCKTINER}, The start and frish times are now set ‘Turning the timer on Ej P= [ePLAvIORECI to ceplay the timer inestor Every time you press the button: OPLAY — OREC Lom @PLAY totum th play tir on @REC totum the record timer on (The indicator doesn't appari the start and fish times or the ‘ck havent been set) Ey Press {08 POWER] to turn the unit of, ‘Tho unit must be off for the timers to operate. '* For play timer ‘The timer play will start at the preset time with volume Increasing gradualy up tothe volume love you preset. For record timer ‘The record timer comes on about $0 seconds earor than tho set tim. To cancel the timer Press [OPLAY/OREC} o cloar tho tier indleators trom the display. (Th timer comes on at the set tme everyday the ter is on.) To change the settings (when unit is on) © To change the playfrecord times Do steps MM EB. EN and EB. ‘© To change the source or volume 1. Press [@PLAYIOREC] to clear the timer indicator from the splay. 2. Make changes to the source or volume. 3, Do steps ED io EL (Continued on next page) i | i IUsing the timer ! (Eee ‘To change the timer omy oe Press (OPLAVIOREC} 10 seoc the desied tier. ° Every te the buton fs pressed to sting changes as flows ease OPLAY -- ORES ° torr — To check settings While the unit Is on and the “OPLAY” (or °CREC") incicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “OPLAY" (or “OREC") appears on the: alsa. ‘Two Seconds after “OPLAY" (or “ORE” appear. the setings are displayed in the following order: © For play timer © For record timer 2 @ Play stan ume © Recording stat ime 2) @® Play fish time ® Recording finish tine @® Pray source © Recording source @ Playback vouune ‘You can check the sottings oven when the system is OFF by pressing [CLOCK/TIMER] twice. ‘To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed ‘The volume level (for play mor) and music source are stored inthe timer memory and the timer wil start in these preset candlions. However, he Disc numbers and reverse mode (for SC-AK48) do not ‘gat stored inthe timer memory. 1. Alter step EB. start playing the desired saute. 2 Resot the Disc numbers and reverse mode (for SC-AK¢a) i you hhave changed any of thom, contim that a Dise or asset is Inserted, ten press (Of, POWER] to put the unt on standby. Ht you switch the system tothe standby mode while the playlrecord timer is functioning, the OFF timo setting will not be actvated. ‘© IFAUX is selected as the cource, when the timer comes ON, the system will tum ON and wil engage “AUX as the source. I you ‘ant 19 playback or record trom a connected component, set the ‘components timer tothe eamo time. (See the instruction manual that came withthe component) Timer operations il TROTSED‘This timer tums your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, Tears Seas Pale cia en ee = Switch on the power: The figure shows how io set he system to sandy mode afer 20 nut Wil enjoying the desired source: Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time. Evory time you press the button: ~ SLEEP ~ SLEEP 60— SLE OD GLEE 20 SLEEP OFF] ‘The system is tumed off after the set time has elapsed. ‘To cancel the sloep timer: Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF” ‘To confirm the remaining time: (oniy while system fs ON) Prose [SLEEP] ‘To change the time remaining during operation: ress [SLEEP] to show the romaining tre than pross [SLEEP] to select he desired time, Th seep timer tune OFF automaticaly he momont you atempt to saretand CD usp CO Manager kncton © Tho sieep timer can be used in combination with the play/record tee ‘The soe timer bays as prony Be sure hot oveap tne sings. EB Using an external unit Headohones (20 included) Listening to an external source (Gee page 7 or extemal unit connection) 1. Press [AUX ‘Tho system will come on automatically 2. Start playback from the extemal source, (For details, reer to tho ‘owner's manual ofthe equipment) Recording from an external source 1. Press [AUN 2. Pros [@ RECISTOP] (recording star). 3. Star playback trom the external source, (For deta, reer to the ‘owner's manual ofthe equipment) [Gi iistening with headphones Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones Pug pe: 5mm (4) sero Avol Isterng for protnged perods of tie to prevent hesrng carpe is Reference Mm Timer Rorsez)Troubleshooting guide Beles requesting soc, ake he costs blow. you cart tho ston as dosed below, Fema al ated re ecu retro teelosod decoy aloe an AuthreogSenico Cota convent ac coat yout dol For detailed Instructions, contact an authorized servicenter In the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada ine. Customer Care Centre in Canad, In the U.S.A, call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail congumerproducts @panasonic.com, or visit www.paniasonic.com ‘In Canada, call 905-624-5808 or visit www-panasonic.ca Roferonce pages are shown as black circied numbers @. Common Problems Ne sound. Tam he voir ap Tho cpeoker cables maybe shod, Tm he uni of, chock and conocthe conection ent fe __, | unten. 7 ‘Sound is unfixed, reversed ‘Check the speaker connections. @ creome won one splat ony, ; Humming heard during play. |"An AC pone sippy ord or Muorescon ghtis near the cables Keep other agpances an cords away tram unt cee. ERROR" is cleptajea | tncooct operaten performed, Readhe instructions ana agan “= <= appeara on the” | Yousiuggeate power sup cordtinortho fst time otha was 9 power ure recently Set ain, ° display. . "E61" is dlaplayed ‘Chock and correc he speaker cords connection. @ {ths does not x the problem, there is 8 power supply problem. Consult the doar. Listening to the radio Noise Is heard. ‘Use an outdoor antenna. @ ‘The stereo indicator flickers ‘or doesn't light. | Sound is distorted. ‘Abbeat sound is heard, ‘Tur the TV of o separate it fom the unt 7 ‘Alow hum s heard during | Separate the antenna trom olhor cables and cords ‘AM broadcasts. Whon there is a television set nearby i The picture on the TV “Tho location and orientation ofthe antenna are neerect. If you are using an indoor anna, change 0 disappears or stripes ‘an outdoor antenna, ‘appear on the screen. “The TV anferne wie fs o9 close othe unt. Separate the antenna wire ofthe TY set rom the unit. Using the cassette deck Poor quality sound, | Cleanthe heads, @ zl Recording is not possible. _|_If the erasure proventon tabs have ben ioved, cover the holes wih adhesive tape. Playing discs “The display 's wrong or “Tho dsc may be upside down. ® play won't start. Wipe the ise. Replace the disci tis scratched, warped, or non-standard. ‘Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature, Wat about an hour for ito clear and try again, : “TAKE OUT/DISC” appears | Theres a problem with the dise mecharism. (A power failure may have coourrod) ‘on the display. ‘The tray wil open automatically. Remove the sc trom the tray, an after suring there is no dsc inthe ray, close it. The unit wil make the cise chenging noses for a few moments and then it should operate normaly, Remote control Remote control doesn’t ‘Check the batteries are inserted correctly. @ work. Fopace the battores if they are worn. _ [Maintenance eRe eee ei -Lee if the surfaces are dirty [For a cleaner, crisper sound To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry ela. ‘ean the heads rogulry io assure good auaity payback and recon Ite suriaces ar ecremoly dy, use a cot coin dipped in a soap- ing. tnd-watrsolilon er a weak detergon solaion Ute a leaning ape (nt nce) + Never use aleahol, paint thinner or benzne fo clean this unt. Belore using a chemically treated cloth, careluly read the instruc: tions that came withthe cloth Efe) RaTsez1Servicenter List (U.S.A.) 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(62) ‘60 caste tape Mat (SC-AKsd) 85hg (18.78) ‘120H2-164H, both channels ven. gECTION (SCANS 839 (1898) (High channel) 95 por channel (62) aes «9 (1688) Tota Gramp pover 120 permet Samalratremiency a Power output S om = Notes: 10% Total harmonic distortion Beam sourcewevolengt or iaser7uonm * Spbeiicaions are subject to change 80H, oth channels driven, Nabe cicucaae th 7aorm thou note ‘(Low channel) 90W per channel (69) 11kttz, both channels driven (igh channel) 40W per channel (60) Frequency response 20Hc-20KHz (+1, -20B) Wow and flutter Below measurable int Mase and dimensions are approximato, 2. Total harmonic dstonion Is measured by ‘the oigital epoctrum analyzer. 9. (For SB-AK¢4 and SB-AK33) Total BrAmp power 130 par chamol Dig iter ‘sis a Inpct sonst Dik converter MASH (1RDAC) fear ‘fhe speakers toler ts High faux som Frequency andLow tequenay, Input Impedance ‘SPEAKER SECTION 7 aoe "aux 3h ype ‘3a spake oyster Speaker(s) AMPLIFIER SECTION [SG-AK22] ‘Super Woofer 170m (6%) cone ype, - —~ — Power output Woofer 120m (4°) cone type ' 10% Total harmonic distortion ‘Tweeter, Gem (2%") cone type. E 5 ‘70Hz-16 kHz, both channels driven Impedance Product Service ! COW percharne!(60) HIGH sa i Rose tow 82 Oo ot atempt to remove the covers er e- 10% Total harmonic distortion Input power Dak th unit yours Freireelertnaehorria ch cov (icy Refer serv to avis posse ony ‘TOW per channe! (6.2) pa eee Input sonsitivity Output sound pressure vel |) [Produet information AUX. 250mv HY Input impedance Cross over frequency 180Hz, 5kHZ For product service, product information or eae peda tan Frequency range 4512-224 (1608) Soccones win renunorecaion ol Fos S5H2-20kH2 (-10¢8) —_servcanter decir. Mab rhea bile Dimerlone wat) 230 a2 28m altsiealen ‘i (Ove ex 11%) 187.9 — 107.9MHz (200 kHz steps) am peeauee! (87.5 — 108.0MHz (100 Hz steps) Sensivity 25 ar) SN 2068 ai ‘antenna terminals) 7512 urbaancad) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Ponasonic Canada Inc. ® Company, Division of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of «S770 Amber Dive Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") (Mississauga, Ontario ‘One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Intanteria, Km. 9.5 Law ers: Now Jersey 07094 ‘San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, www panasonic.ca bhtozhww panasonte.com Paro Rc oobes (©2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQTS5621-1P. 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