CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK29 SC-AK24 SC-AK23 SC-AK18 ca Bore connecting operating or adustng ths product, please read hese aise ‘rivators compet oe Prease keep this manual fr téure reference. Bl 8 ROQTS5258-4PBefore using | Dear customer “Thank you tor purchasing tis product. For optimum pertormance and safety, please read hese intructons carey “Those operating instructions are applicable to the flowing system. “These operating insrucsons, howaver, fundamental expan the op- eration of syst SC-AK2S. System | sc-anzs | sc-axgs | scares | scacie Maln unit | SA-AK29 | SAAKZe | SAAKGS | SAAKIO ‘Speakers | SB-AK29 | SB-AKeH | SBAKGA | SB-AKIO “The mode! number and serial number of this product can bo {found on ether the back or the bottom of the unit Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reterence. 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, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Table of contents ee) ‘Supplied accessories . Precaution: Placement of speakers Concerning the remote control... Battery instalation... Correct method of US2 wnancsuewsnnn CONNECEIONS «ener Basic connections (lor supplied accessories)... Optional antenna connections Extemal unit connection Front panel controls... ‘Turning the demo function off. NNooaaaaan Presetting radio broadcasts .... Listening to radio broadcasts. Conceming compact discs. Listening to compact dises Direct ACCESS PAY nn Repeat play.. Random play. Program play To listen to special CDs and tracks {CD Manager function) wn Se Listening to tapes Conceming cassette tapes .. Supplied accessories Please check and identity the supplied accessories, Use numbers indicated in parentheses when ‘king for replacement parts, (Only tor U.S.A) “To order accessories contact 1-800-392-5368, ‘or web site (htp:/wrw.panasonie.com). = 1 pe [EJ FM indoor antenna (RSAQOOG). esses eee 1 S_—=Ses 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). Pre koka Using the built-in sound quality/ ‘sound field settings. Boosting the super woofer Adding bass... Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (Al) equalizer... Using the timer Using the play/record timer ‘a Using the sleep timer . 29 Using an external Unit ren Troubleshooting guide... Maintenance. Specification oe, OI Bat 2 (RB, AA, UNS) [DJ Remote contol vansmiter 1» SC-AKZB: (RAK-SCOSTWIO, 1» SC-AK@s, SC-AKQ3: (RAK-SCOS7WK) '» SC-AKIB (US.A): (Siver: EUR648200, Blac: EUR648202) ‘© SC-AK1B (CANADA: (EUR648200) ‘THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE US.A.: CAUTION: ‘This equipment has beon tested and found to comply with tho limits for a Class B digital devica, pursuant to Part 15 of the FOG 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, not instaled and used in accordance with the instwetions, may cause harmful interference to radio ‘corrmunications. However, there is no guarantee that int ference wil not occur in a particular installation. If this equip~ ment does cause harmiul interference to radio or talevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equip- ment off and on, the usar is encouraged to try t correct the interterence by one or more ofthe following measures: ‘*Reorient oF relocate the receiving antenna, ‘sincrease the separation between the equipment and ro- ‘Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diferent ‘rom that to which the receiver is connected. ‘*Consutt the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician torhelp. ‘Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip- mont weuld void the user's authority to operate this devico. ‘This dovico compiis with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opora- tion is subject tothe folowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ‘accept any interference received, including interterence that may cause undesited operation. () CAUTION () ‘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 rangle, is intended to alert tho user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of ‘suffciont magnitude fo constitute a risk of electric ‘shock to persons. “Tho oxclamation point within an oqulatoral tangle Is Intended to alent the user to the presence of Important operating and maintenance (servicing) ingiructione in the Iterature accompanying the ‘appliance. a j jBefore usir zz ROTsR8 | Precautions Betore using this unt please read these operating instructions caretuly. ‘Take spacial care to follow the warrings incicated on the unit itsell as, wall as the safety suggestons fstad below. ‘Aterwards Keap them handy for future reference, 1. Power Source —The unit should be connected to power supply ‘only of the type described in tho operating instructions oF as ‘marked on the unt 2, Polarization—if tho unit is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the ote), that plug wil fino the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. you are unable to insert the plug ful into the out, ty reversing the Plug. Ifthe plug should sil fal to fit, contact your electrician 10, replace your obsolete outlet, Do not deteat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 3, Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be routed so that they aro not likaly to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug ‘or cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp tho plug body when connecting or disconnecting it 4, Nonuse Perlods—When the units not used, tum the power of. When left unused for a long poriod of time, the unit should be Unplugged from the household AC outlet, eee [Environment 1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—Ht an outside antenna is con- ectad to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded. £0 8 to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSYNFPA No. 70-1990, provides information with r6- spect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struct ‘grounding of the lead'in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ‘of grounding conductors, location of antonna-diecharge unit, ‘connection to grouncing electrodes, and requirements for the ‘grounding electrode, See figure below. [ANTENNA LEAD INWIRE ANTENNA, DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) 225% crounons conoucrors aS (NEC SECTION 610-21) Eieetnobe svsten \ ‘GROUND CLAMPS: (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near waterfor ex- ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, oF the lke. Damp basements should also be avoided. POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ‘3, Heat—The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators and the fk. "also should not be placed in temperatures less than $°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F) 4. Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in the fllowing conditions... ‘simmodiatoly after a heater has boon tumed on. ‘sin a steamy or vory humid room. ‘when the unt is suddenly moved from a cold environment fo a warm one. | moisture forms Inside this unt, t may not operate property. To Ccortect this problem, turn on the power and walt about one hour for the moisture to evaporate Placement 41. Veniilation—The unit should be situated 20 that its location of Position does not interfere with ts proper ventlaton. Alow 10 fem (4") clearence from the rear cf the unit 2. Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that objects do not Into and liquids are not spited into the unit, Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, 0° shock, 3. Magnetism—The unit should be situated away from equipment (oF devices that generate strong magnetic feds. ‘Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, other than system com- ponents, on top of the unit, ‘Surface—Piace the unit on a fa, lovel sutace. arts and Stands—The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the ‘manufacturer. ‘The unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un- ‘even surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to over- turn, Wall or Celling Mounting—The unit should not be mounted to ‘wall or celing, unless specified in this oparating instructions. one (See page 31 for detais.) (Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist- ‘ned with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent ‘such as alcohol or benzine, 1, Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by uatfied service personnel when: {@] Tho AC power supply cord oF the plug has boon damaged: or {b) Objects have faten or liquid nas been spiled into the unit or {c) The unt has been exposed to rain: or {4} Tho unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a ‘marked change in performance: or {¢} The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged, 2, Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the unit Dboyond that described in the operating instructions. All othor sorvicing should be referrad to an authorized service personnel For the address of an authorized servicenter: In the U.S.A,, call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts @panasonic.com, or visit wweew.penasonic.com In Canad, call 905-626-5505 or visit www.panasonle.ca| @ Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just ‘chased is only the star of your musical enjoyment. Now i's ma to Consider how you can maximize te fun and excitement your equip- ‘ment offers, This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Assoc- tion's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it ata safe level. One that lets the sound ome through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distorion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensiive heating. We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure o excessive noise. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “colon level” ‘adapls to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” cen ‘actually be oud and harmful to your hearing, ‘Guard agains! this by seting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts, To establish a safe level: ‘+ Start your volume control ata low seting ‘© Slowly increase the sound until ou can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion, Taking a minute to do this now will help te prevent hearing damage ‘or loss inthe future, Afterall, we want you istening for a lifetime, Placement of speakers Pace the speakers so thatthe super woofer is on the outside. San Borie] ry ‘Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel ntaon neon. Neen your speakers at as 1mm (% away rm the sem foepropor vert, «+ Thuze spats Uo ol have magnet sting, Do ot place item rau ilove, personal carpus or oe! dovces easy intone by magretisn « Tovarad diome fe speakers, do ot tu be penta aves ty Fae akon ets ot |concerning the remote control | ae Insor the batteries observing tne correct polaties (©, ©). [Use of batteries ‘© Align tho poles (+ and —) properly when inserting the batteres. ‘© Do not mix old and new batteries or ferent types of batteries. Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. ‘© Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to ‘contact flame or water. ‘= Flemove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long tin. ‘© Donat keep together wih metalic objects such as necklaces. © Do not use rechargeable ype batteries. Mishandiing of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can ‘damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fre If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolto comas In contact with any Part your boxy. ae ees [Operation notes ‘© Do not place obstacles between the remote contol signal sensor and remote contol uri. ‘© Do not expose the remote contol signal sensor to direct sunlight (oF tothe bright ight of a uorescent light ‘© Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and and of the emote contol unit Kee trom dust. ‘© I ts systom is installed In a rack wit glass doors, the glass {doors thickness or color might make it necessary 10 use the emote control a shorter distance from the systom. (To prevent damage ‘# Never place heavy tems on top ofthe uni © Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit. © Do not spit water or other iquids into the unit Before using mmBefore uring Hl Connections Cen ‘© Plug the AC power cord into @ housahold AC outet only ater all ‘thor connections have been made. ‘* To prepare the antenna wites and speaker cords, twist tha vinyl ‘cover tp and pull of ee eee ed o—- x Connect the FM indoor antenna. ‘Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in postion where radio ‘signals are received with the least amount of interference. For best reception sound quality: ‘An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.) By Connect the A loop antenna, ‘Ata attaching the antenna, tum on the systom and tune in a ‘broadcast station. Then, tum the antenna tothe angle of best reception and least intrtorence. | 3 | Connect the speaker cables. Gonos each on of ho pear cals tothe minal lever of the came ol + Use only the supplied speakers. Tre conbraonl fe man ui ond speakers rote te best sound. seg of pastes can damage tt and seand aut vibe negebvoyafoces « Te rovent damage 1 ety, neve shortcut poste (+ tre rept) spostar wes, OTsaS8 Caution "Use the speakers only with the re ‘commended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the d) amplifier andlor the speakers, and may result in the risk of f Consult a qualified service person it damage hhas occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. ‘+ Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings. Ey Comect the Ac power cord, ‘The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit Cony. Do net uso i with other equipment.Connections FM outdoor antenna (oot nctuded) 75 © coaxial cable (not included) [AN outdoor antenna (not included) Cpe) Avon ayer (ot inches) of 0 Cee ‘You may need an outdoor antenna it you use this system in a ‘mountainous region or inside a reinforoag-concrete building. et. [FM outdoor antenna EY Disconnect the FM indoor antenna ian FM outdoor antenna is in- stalled. @ Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. @® Twist the shield braid @ Expose the core wie. {An outdoor antenna should be installed by 2 qualfied technician only. [AM outdoor antenna EI ‘Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna, Run 5 fo 12m of vinylcovered wire horizontally along a window of ‘ther coaverient locaton |When the unit isnot in use, dleconnect the outdoor antonna to provent possive damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use an ‘outdoor antenna during an elactrcal storm, Een ‘© An analog player with a builtin phono equalizer can be connected. ‘© For deta, refer tothe instruction manual ofthe units which aro 0 'bo connected, ‘¢ When units other than these described above are to be connected, please consul with your audio deer. Before using |ee | Rorsase 8) —® -® —aarAr-8 Ss 2h} ci) Front panel controls (Main unit EY No. ‘Name © MODE button (NORMALIECO) (MODE) ® Standby/on switch (1, POWER).. Press to switch tho unt rom on to standby made or vce vasa, In standby mode, the units sit consuming a smal arnount of power. AC supply indicator (AC IN) ‘This incicator ights when the units connected tothe AC mains supply Play timerirecord timer button and indicator {@PLAYIOREC) Clockfimer button {CLOCKITIMER)wovenenononsnseeennninins Wy 27, 2B Display Deck 1 cassette holder.. 18 Disc direct play, opentclose buttons and indicators (cD 1~CD5, 4) CD manager button (CD MANAGER) .. Random play button (RANDOM) Disc tray Display solecvdemonstration button {(DISP/-DEMO) wn rnonononn Super woofer onvotf button {S.WOOFER) V.BASS onvott button (V.BASS). ‘Volume contro! (VOLUME) ‘8D Al EQ button (3D AI EQ). Headphone jack (PHONES) Deck 2 cassette holder . 8 @ €@@26 © ©0809 © © 8608 (Center console EI Tapeldeck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2) CD button (co) ‘Tuner/band select button (TUNER, BAND) .. AUX button (AUX)... Deck 1 open button ( DECK 1 OPEN)... Basic operating buttons Functions change according to the source. ‘Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT), Recording start’stop button (@ REC/STOP). BOSD 8298908Front panel controls [Remote control ‘Buttons such as @ functions in exactly the same way as the buttons ‘on the main unit. Numeric buttons (210, 1-0) Program button (PROGRAM). ‘Cancel button (CANCEL)... Tapeldeck setect button (TAPE) ‘CD button (CD).. EQ select button (EQ). 3D Al EQ eolect button (30 Al) GO8OO8OSR20 |F Ean V.BASS onvott button (V.BASS).. Reverse side playback/preset channel select button (4/V) wv Volume buttons (~ VOLUME +)... Sleep button (SLEEP) Muting button (MUTING) Dise button (DISC). Repeat button (REPEAT). AUX button (AUX).. ‘Tunerfband select button (TUNER) Skip/search buttons (t/t, b> i>) Play/pause/preset channel select button (AVA) ‘Stop button (@) © ©900808880 @ 8 i 3 z 8 s Before using am|rurning the demo function off I the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display i shown when the uni is switched to standby. “This function is set toon atthe timo of purchase. “Tur ths function off to gat the moet from tho eco mode (see below). Press and hold [-DISP/-DEMO] until “NO DEMO” played. “The display changes each te the button is held down NO DEMO (aff) «> OEMO (on) is dis- ECO mode & setore xing Hl When this mode is used, tho display remains biank when tho unit is ‘switched to standby mode and the power consumed is reduced to 0.251 from a maximum of 18. “The mode is set to on atthe tine of purchase cin sary] i spay | Power consuroton wa wea aw Bs Bian | oaw “To gat the most from this mode, tum the demo function off or set the ‘lock ‘Tuning ECO on and off Press (Of, POWER] to tur the unit on. Press [MODE}. ‘The current ECO mode is displayed. Press again to charige the mode. The digpiay changes each tme the button is pressed, NORMAL (of) -+ ECO (on) ‘The eco mode can be turned on ifthe unt i in standby but it cannot be turned of Conserving Power ‘The uni consumes 0.25W even when tis tumed of with (08, POWER] ‘or Auto-ff [uncon and ECO mode is tumed on. To save power when ‘he units noi to be used fr a long te, unplug it rom the household AC outlet. Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory ‘tems befor using the urit again. |Auto-off function PA ‘When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit ume offi tis lof unused forfour minutes. “This function does not werk ifthe source fs tuner or AUX. Press (AUTO OFF]. "AUTO OFF" is shown on the display. o¢ To cancel SS) Press [AUTO OFF] again to clear “AUTO OFF trom the spay. S¢ For your reference ‘The Setting Is maintained even i the unit is tured off When the unit is tumed on again, “AUTO OFF” is displayed and the unit functions as described above. "AUTO OFF” disappears from the display If ether tuner or AUX iz selected as the source but continues to function normaly "AUTO OFF" remains dplayed f CD or tape is sslecied as the source. Oe 08 0f0-0; 0202 00-0} Ofl0F 040- 0-04 08 O¥0: 00-0080}Setting the time This i @ 12-hour display clock, This example in the figure shows Row to sat the time for 4:25 p.m. By Sten onthe power, By Press icLockrrimen to select “cLock”. Every time you press the button: CLOCK @PLAY + @REC LL Previous aisplay J Eq] tuittin7 seconds or so) Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] to show the present time. Ey Pe CLOCIUTINER] to tt satin th tie, ‘The cisplay wil etum to whatever wes displayed before you st the time ‘To display the time when system Is ON ross [CLOCK/TIMER] to soloct “CLOCK. [At ECO mode on, to display the time when system is OFF Press [-DISP/-DEMO} EN “The time wil be cEsplayed for about § seconds and then the dispiay wil retum to whatever was previously cisplayed. Convenient functions [Switching displays EY Press [-DISP/-DEMO] to select the desired spectrum analyzer. Every Ume you press the button: Normal —+ Peak hold —-Aurora—-Wiper L— orm ——_1 [To mute the volume EI ‘This feature is convenient when you have a telephone caf, te Press (MUTING]. Press the button again to cancel *MUTING™ goes out. Muting can also be canceled by lowering the volume all the way (--dB), When the system is tured of, the musing operation willbe automaticaly canceled, usingodio operations Til [— Preset channel Presetting radio broadcasts ‘© Up to 12 stations can be sot in each band with the automatic or ‘manual memory preseting, I broadcast frequencies are preset inthe memory, you can easily {uno in any ofthese fraquoncos from the system 0: remcte contra unt. ‘You can preset just those stations you fk. (See “Preseting only your favorite stations" bolow.) Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. ‘The systom will come on eutomatically Every time you press the button: FM «> AM Press (W, TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Every time you press the button: MANUAL «> PRESET. Ey Press (TuNesrime abu (v) of (A) until the display ‘shows the frequency from which you want to begin automatic memory presetting. Tips on tuning in radio stations @ Hold down either arrow button until the frequency numbers start scrling, ® When naar the frequency you are leokng fr. press tho button repeatedly unt tho eatin is tuned Ly Press and hold (meme, MEMORY] until the {frequency begins to change. “This wil start resetting automata, When Fished, the radio ‘il tune in the ast station memorized Ht auto presetting is not possible becouse radio signals are weak or for some other reasons, do the following. [Presetting only your favorite stations Preset the stations one ata time. 1. Pertorm stop I above, Then, press (PP/mP, MEMORY] (MEMO" flashes) and seloct a station with (TUNE/TIME ADD (ory. 2, While "MEMO" is fashing, ress D> MMB, MEMORY] again and soloc a preset channel with [TUNE/TIME ADM (V} or (AJ) 3. Press [> !mBI, MEMORY] o preset the slaton. Memory retention Your presets retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the system is unplugged. FM allocation setfing By adjusting the allocation, you can erable this tuner to receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps. Poss and hold [TUNER, BAND], Altera few seconds, the display wil ‘change to a flashing aisplay ofthe current minimum FM frequency. It you continue to hold the button down, the minimum trequency wal change. Release the bution at tis time To retum to the original frequency incicaton, repeat above, Aer hanging he “alco” sting, he Heqvenies you poviousy preclin he mort be SaarListening to radio broadcasts Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. ‘Tho unit wal come on automaticaly. Press [@, TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” or MANUAL’ Evory time you press the button: MANUAL ¢> PRESET. PRESET: For pres stations MANUAL: For non-preset stations Press {TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] to solect the desired broadcast. “STEREO” igh when an FM stor broaczat i boing received “TUNED gh when you precy tne ina broads stan Ey Aivet ine volume evel [Auto tuning ‘Auto tuning is an easy way to tune in non-preset stations in the ‘manual mode, Hold down either [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (Al}, and release the button when the frequency starts scroting, “The frequoncy will stop scroling automaticaly on the fist station it picks up. '# When ther is cutsde interference, the radio sometimes slops on a certain frequency where no station is broadcasting. To stop auto tuning Press either (TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (/\)] again. If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode Press (l/> MoH) Everytime you press one of the buttons, the track and program No. aro shown on the display. ‘© Add tothe program. Repeat steps EB through El. ' Cancal ents. rom the last Press [CANCEL]. programmed track ‘A specified wack | Soloct tho track with [h/t] or only (ee MP, and press [CANCEL within 3 seconds “Al wacks Press program mode Memory retention Your program is retzined in memory for about 2 weeks while the _gyetem ie unplugged. To replay your program IT you tumed OFF your program with [PROGRAM], you can play it ‘2gain as explained below. 1. Press [PROGRAM] 2. Press [AVAL {1 you program a track not on your CDs ‘The Wack is inaly programmed, but during program pay, the player wil skp that rack and will comnue playing from the next programmed item Compact disc operations mlCompact disc operations ll tening to compact dises Coy ener rear her ey nnn function) ‘This function makes it easier for you fo select special CDS and tracks from amongst those loaded in the player. ‘You can use this tunction to make recordings as wel There are 3 CDfrack selection modes ‘© For playing back 1 track only trom all loaded COs ‘Track mode (1-TRACK) ‘* For playing back 1 CD only trom all loaded CDs {-Dise mode (1-DISC) ‘+ For playing back 1 tack on all loaded CDs 1-Track All-Disc mode (1-ALL} ED Bes 2) Ensure CD is stopped. Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode. vary time you press the bution: TATRACK =» DISC TALL tL ~ popwa, —! on 1-TRACK: Only one particular tack is played, N-DISC: The tracks on only one particular ce aro played. FALL: The same track numbers on each of the CDs ara played in succession (NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 3 seconds.) [3 ee ror ‘Ths slep is not required i 1-ALL was soloced in stop El LE] Press 1-4-4141] or Bom to select the desired track, oo This slep is not requied if -DISC was selectad in step El Ben ‘The selected tack wil start. To stop play Press il) ‘when playback ends “NORMAL” wil appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the (CO MANAGER function wil tum OFF automaticaly During play in the 1-ALL mode: ‘Tig not possbla fo aip back to CO whooe track has akoady been payed *# I1a.CD does not have the designated track number, ts skipped ane play continues. = ‘© You can use the CD Manager function together with repeat pay. ‘© CD Manager function will be canceled when you press the RANDOM) buttonListening to tapes Types of tapes which can be played correcty: ‘Tho uri automaticaly identfios he type of ape. NORMAL POSITIONTTYPE I v HIGH POSITION/TYPE I z METAL POSITIONTYPE IV zZ Tape direction ‘You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2}. ‘Tho unit wil come on automaticaly. Ifthe unit was off end a cassette was loaded, play wil start ‘automatically (One touch play function) By ess (2 DECK 1 OPEN] of [# DECK 2 OPEN! and Insert the tapo. Insert the tape withthe exposed tape facing down, ‘Close the holder by hand, Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mod Everytime you press the button: i-D-c oy + One side is played, then playback stops automaticaly, > Both sides (Kont side ~> reverse side) are played one time each, then playback stops automaticaly. CZ : Both sides are played 8 times each, then playback siops automaticaly. Ly] Press [-4] or > to start playback. 1 : Tho forward sido (Hont sido) wi play. ‘<¢: The reverse sie wil pay. Ey Mates tte volume tev ‘To stop tape playback Press ml, Cassette deck To change the deck to be used EY Press (TAPE, DECK 1/2] to solect the deck you want lo use when you load cassettes irto both decks. To listen to 2 tapes consecutively Load a tape into each deck and select "CD". Both tapes wil be played 8 times each. = Playback is momentary interupted while playing beck tapes, if you ‘open the other deck.ions Cassette deck ROTSESO, "Normal postion tgpe -Hipostion tape Ss. Listening to tapes To fastforward or rewind the tape EN Pross [-4-4/-4-4] or [>>>] In the stop mode. Tape diedion | __Torewind To fast onward 7 Mai Ss) = De wes) To find the beginning of a program TPS: Tape Program Sensor) EY ‘TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each ‘press increases the numberof racks ckippod, up to a maximum of 9. Press [H¢e/44] or [>> PH] during play. ‘The TPS function searches for sient parts of about 4 seconds in Fength which are normally found between tunes. As a recut, may not function propery inthe folowing cases: © With short sient pars '¢ When noise occurs between tunes ‘© With silent pars found within tunes Concerning cassette tapes ‘Selection of cassette tapes ‘Tapes can get caught on the capstans. Use caution withthe following types of tapes. Cassette tapes exceeding 100 minutes, ‘Tapes are made of a thin fim material, Do not repeatedy advance and stop the tape, fastforward itor rewind it Endless-tapes For tis unit, tis recommended to use tapes which are appropriate to {he auto reverse mechanism, ‘Always read the insiructons provided wit your tapes. Tape slock E) ‘Tape stack may cause the tape to break. [Erasure prevention Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out tho tab. To re-record on a protected cassette Cover the hole with adhesive tape. ‘Do not cover the detection hole on h-position tapes. [Storage precautions ‘Do not place or store tapes in the following places: 1 In high temperature (25°C or higher) oF high humnisty (80% or higher) areas ‘© Ina strong magnetic fed (near a speaker, on top of a TV, etc) ‘This can erase a recording 1 Locations exposed to direct sunght‘can be made) ag Before recordit 1g (Deck 2 only) ‘Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly “Tae unt automaticaly dentlios the typeof tape. NORMAL POSITION/TYPE t 7 HIGH POSTTION/TYPE i Z METAL POSITIONTYPE W x ‘Metal postion tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able 10 record or erase therm conecty. To record from the beginning of the tape EY ‘You cannot record on the leader pat of the tape. Before recording, wind the tape past ie leader to a point where recoraing can start immediately How volume, sound quality/field affect recording ‘The tape you are recording isnot atfected whatsoever by changes in volume, sound quale. ‘erase a recorded sound 1. Pross [TAPE, DECK 1/2) 2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2. 3, Press [REV MODE] to select reverse mode. 4. Prose (@ REC/STOP}. * You cannot open deck 1 while recording. '© You cannot fastlorward or rewind one deck while recording with the other. Tape-to-tape recording “The recording level wil be recorded as I Is on the tape being played back By Press APE, DECK 12) Press [ OPEN] on both decks and Insert the tapes. Fer playback: Into deck 1 For recording: Into deck 2 ‘Chose the holders by hand. ‘Tape direction is automatically set to “>”. Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the butt: i-D+cD> To | Pa ‘One side is recorded, then recording stops ‘automaticaly 2D,C2D :Botn sides (front side ~- reverse side) are recorded, then recording stops automaticaly Press [TAPE EDIT] to start recording. slityou selected “ Ce) in step EI, the decton wit automatically change to * => when recording starts, ‘To start recording on the reverse sido ‘Load a tape and change the tape drecton as follows: 4. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2 2. Pross [-4] and immediately thoreator f], Tho tape dirction wil be shown as“ ‘To record from a specitic point on a tape Bolo recording, advanc tha tape tothe point from where you want to start recording,[Recording from radio broadcasts BU Press (2 DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand, ‘Tape drecion is automaticaly sat to *D>". 2 Press [REV MODE} to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: p+ D-cn 2 + One sida i recorded, then recording stops auto- matically £9,CZD_ + Both sides (rot side ~ reverse sido) are recorded, ‘hen recording stops automaticaly Ey Steet radio station. Pertrm steps BF through El fon page 13. Ey Press fe RECISTOP] to stant recording. Ityou selected" €=> "in step EL the direction wil automatically ‘change to “= When recording stars. To stop recording Press [@ RECISTOP) again, Recorting can also be stopped by pressing Il ‘To start recording on the reverse side ‘Load a tape and change the tape diection as fotows: 4. Press (TAPE, DECK 1/2] and seloct tape deck 2. 2 Prose [-f] and immeciataly horeattr [ll]. Tho tape diction wil be shown as“ ‘To record from a specific point on 2 tape Before recorcing, advance the tape tothe point rom where you want to start recording, ‘To cut an unnecessary part while recording 1. Press [@ RECISTOP] during the unnecessary part. The cassetto ‘deck wil go into the stop mode, 2. Prose [@ RECISTOP] to resume recording again. Recording wi ‘continue inthe same direction as before, ‘When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily iterupted ‘when you start and stop the recording, To reduce function) while AM recording (Beat proof Press (4/444, FM MODEIBP] while recording. Each time you press the button, “BP*" and “BP2" wit be displayed aterratoy ‘Select the positon where there is less noise.S fers Recording from compact discs [Dy Press (2 Dec 2 OPEN}, and insert the tape, ‘Glose the holder by hand. Tape direction is automatealy set to “D> EA] Press (Rev mone} to select the reverse mode. Every te you press the buton p-D-cD wo z ‘One side ie recorded, then recording stops auto matically, 22,CZD_ + Both ides (ront ide -+ roverse side) are ‘corded, then recording stops automaticly, By Pessico1 Gy sett c0 in the tray. (Perform stops I - El on page 15). By P2220 1) - (C0 5) to eotect the aise you want. Pressing [fl] wil stp playoack Ey Press fe RECISTOP] to stat recording. Ifyou selected * C= in stop ED. the cirocton wil automaticaly change to "=>" when recording start ‘© The recording wil proceed from the fist ack onthe selected CCD and wil contnue on through the test track of the final se (page 18) ‘The lape dock stops automatically when the CD is fshed. To stop recording © Todd a 4 second sient interval before stopping ress [@]. Tho CD will stop automaticaly too. © To stop recording without a sent interval Press [@ RECISTOP|, The CD wil stop automatically 10, To start recording on the reverse side Load a tape and change the tape direction as folows: 1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2) and select tape dock 2. 2. Press [-4] and immediately thereafter (The tape direction wil bo shown as *< ‘To record from a specific point on a tape Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want to start recording. [To record programmed tracks 1. Alter step IE, program the rack you want (perform steps E~f3} on page 17) 2, Press [@ RECISTOP] to start recording. : Iions | Frontside | vero do [fa] The interrupted track is re-recorded in is enirety on the reverse side. Recording from compact dises errr er nr oe a) “This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in tho player. 18 Wil cording # a track is ot ofin the mide tthe ond ofthe front ‘109, iis re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side. ‘© At the end of the reverse side recording stops and the currant track wil be interrupted. Prepare the tape you want to use, Perform steps J and El on page 2. Eh esto By Press [C0 MANAGER] to select the desired mode. Every time you press the button: V-TRACK © 1-018C-» T-ALL t_— noma OFF) TRACK: Only one partciar rack Is recorded. DISC; The racks on ony ove parbular dec ae recorded PALL: The samo tack numbers on each ol te ©Ds 82 recorded in suocession. (NORMAL: ‘The ofa play restored n about 8 seconds) Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the dise you want. ‘This step is not required if 1-ALL was selected in step EB. [Ey Press 14/4) of (Hm MH] to select the desirod track. “This step is not required it 1-DISC was selected in step El. Ey Pee fo RecisToP] to stat recording. To stop recording © To add a 4 second silent interval before stopning Press [Ml]. The CD wil stop automaticaly too. © To stop recording without a sie interval Press (@ RECISTOP]. The CD wil stop automaticaly too.Using the built-in sound quality/ {weighed veninos ws ee Dial [SOUND EQ] to select the sound quality or sound field. ‘Whon itis tured clockwise, the settings are colected in tho folowing -soquenca, @ HEAVY (sound quality) Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music tat sound better with an added punch. ® CLEAR (sound quality) Select this for jazz or other Kinds of music for which clarty in the treble cange is desired. © SOFT (sound quality) Select this when Istening io background music. @ DISCO (sound field) ‘Select this to produce sound with the same kind of lengthy ‘everberations heard ata disco. ® UVE (eound feta) ‘Selec this to make vocais more alve. @ HALL (sound fiets) ‘Select this to add an expansiveness to the sound fo produce the ‘atmosphere of a great concert hall ® MANUAL (see page 26) © ALEQ (see page 26) ‘The oxginal spay is restored on the cispay panel in about S seconds, To roloase the equalizer Dial (SOUND EQ} 0 display "FLAT. ‘When using the remote control to perform the operations described above Press (EO) Each time ths buton is pressed, the soting is changed!in the sequence described above [Al ecardnge are peormed at he ta sting even Han alate ‘ound quallvoura tet cong hes been sects Boosting the super woofer Press [S.WOOFER]. © When listening to the sound through the speakers ‘MID (medium) MAX (high) ~ Light off (OFF) fee ‘© When listening to the sound through the headphones: Light on (ON) = Light off (OFF) [Note] ‘You cannot record super wooter effect, but you can useitfor playback sound. Adding bass 8 Press [V.BASS]. Press the butten again to cancel “V.BASS" goes out You cannot record V.BASS ettect, but you can use I for playback sound. Sound quality/sound field operations ummSound quality/sound field operations || |Yarring the sound quality with the manual equalizer Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “MANUAL”. ‘When itis turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following sequence. @neaw @ CLEAR @ sorT @ pIsco @uve WAL @ MANUAL @AleQ ora — Ey Beiust ite sound quatity ® © = direction: For selecting the renge ofthe sound to be agusted Characteristics of each sound range Under 100 Hz: Super wooler range ‘Around 830 He: Bass to midrange ‘Around 1 kHz. Midrange Round 33 kHz: Midrange to weblo Above 10k: Trable @ 1 Taeciion: For adjusting te level (7 steps) ‘When the levels inthe center, the dt flashes rapidly. Feepeat steps © end @) to sel the desired sound qualty. “The ofginal spay is restored onthe cisplay panel in about 5 seconds, ‘To release the equalizer Dial [SOUND EQ} to deplay “FLAT. no The sound qualty seting is stored automaticaly. t is recalled when "MANUAL" is next selected. ‘© Allrecoraings are performed at tne fat seting even it an altemative ‘sound qualty seting has been selected. Varying the sound. with the |acoustic image (Al) ‘The Al equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound quality coordinates to achieve subtle sound qually settings wit ease. TT] Press [30 Al EQ} to adjust the surround level, Every time you press the button: aalt —+ apai2 Lae tom ain! J} Adjust the sound quality. @® © > direction: ” SOFT-SHARP setting @ J Taivecton: _UGHT-HEAVY seting lopeat steps © and @ to set the desirad sound quality. ‘The original spay Is restored on the display panel in about S ‘seconds. ‘To release the equalizer Dat [SOUND EQ} to dsplay “FLAT” sound _qualty seting is stored automaticaly. tis recalled when “Al EO? is next selected, (© Allrecocdings ae performed atthe fat setting oven i an atemative ‘ound quality seting has been selected.Using the timer | Crna ‘The timer has two functions. It can bo set 10 on at @ certain time to wake you up, oF it can be Set to record the radio oF fom the aux source. ‘The play timer cannet be used in combination with the record timer. ¢ Tumie unt on and set the dock (page 11, {For tnepny timer prepare he use sore yu want often trlape 6D, ado a an so te vere, Forte roord timer, cack te css’ erasure prveton ‘tabs (= page 20: I), insert the tape in deck 2, select the reverse tnede eo page 22) ana tno fe rao salon > age 1) oF Coie our sou page 20) [Dy Press (cLocksrimen] to setect the timer function, Every ime you press the button: CLOCK -» OPLAY = OREC {L provious dspiey ——! PLAY to sat the play timer OREC = t0 sot the rocord timer Setting the start and finish times B (Within 8 seconds or so) @ Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] to select the starting time, @ Press (CLOCK/TIMER} Ey] © Press ITUNEmiME ADU (V) oF (A) to select the finishing time. @® Press [CLOCK/TIMER}, ‘The start and finish times ere now set. Turning the fimer on By Press foPtaviorech. vary ine you press tho ton OPlAY -~ OREC torn —! PLAY to tum the play ter on REC to tum the record timer on [Ep] Press fon, POWER! to tur tho unit of ‘The unit must be off forthe timers to operate. * For play timer Tho timer play will stat at the preset time with volume Increasing gradually up tothe volume level you preset. © For record timer “The record timer comes on about 30 seconds earlier than the set timo, ‘To cancel the timer Press [PLAYIOREC] and check [®PLAVIOREC] indicator lights of ‘To change the settings (when unit is on) * To change the playirecord times. Do steps M.Ed. EN and Ef. '* To change the source or volume 1. Press [OPLAVIOREC} to tum the (@PLAYI®REC] indicator of. 2. Make changes to the source or volume. 3 Do steps Eto El. (Continued on next page) Ia i i Using the timer Crk ae ed To check eettings While the unit i on and tho “PLAY” (or "OREC") indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER} so “OPLAY” (or “@REC') appears on the display. ‘Two seconds after “OPLAY” (or “OREC) appear, the settings are splayed in the following order: ‘© For ply tar «For record timer @ Phy sta time ® Recording sta tine @ Pay fish ime @ Aecorag rsh ime @ Pray source ® Recording source @ Payback volume ‘You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by pressing IcLocwrimeR} ‘To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed ‘The volume lave (for play imar) and music source are steradin the timer memory and the Umer wil start in these preset condtions. However, the Disc numbers and reverse made do nol get stored in the timer memory. 1. Alter step El. stat playing the desired source. 2. Rel the Dise numbers and reverse mode # you have changed ‘any of them, confi that a Disc or cassette is inserte, then press (6/1, POWER] to put the unt on stancy. Turning the timer ON/OFF (One of the timers ison when the [@PLAY/OREC] indicator is alight, When the unt is on (or off and in NORMAL mode) you can contr “which ison by checking which indicator is on the display. When the unitis off and in ECO modo, pross [CLOCK/TIMER|. The cisplay will then show which timer is on and the settings that have been made (see above} To change the timer, ross [OPLAYIOREC], Each time the buiton is pressed the setting changes as follows OPLAY = OREC Lory —! ‘Ifyou switch the system tothe standby mode vito the playrecord timer is functioning, the OFF time setting wil not be actvatos, ‘© ITAUX is selected as the source, when the timer comes ON, the systom wil tum ON and will engage "AUX" as the source. tf you ‘want 10 playback or record from a connected component, sot the component's mer to the same time. (See the instruction manual that came with the component)Using the timer CE a Tis ter tums your sytem OFF atthe set te (Max. 2 nous, beta at Some fava) es you al asleep Honing fo muse wih onthe power, ‘The figuro shows how to set the system to standby made ater 30 minutes. ‘While enjoying the desired source: Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time. Every time you press the bution: [_SUsEPO0—* SLEEP o0-~ SLEEP ED SLEEP z0-> SLEEP OFF ‘The system is tured off ator the sot time has elapsed. To cancel the sleep timar: Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF ‘To confirm the remaining time: (onty whe system is ON) Press [SLEEP] To change the time remaining during operation: Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time then pross [SLEEP] to select the desired ume, [Notes] © The sleep timer tums OFF automaticaly the moment you attempt te editrecord a CD using CD Manager function. © The sleep timer can be used in combination with the playrecord timer ‘The sleep timer always has priory ‘Be sure not to overtap timer settings. Using an external unit a Headphones (not included) lUstening to an external source (See page 7 for extemal unt connection) 1. Press [AUX] The system will come on automatically. 2. Start playback from the extemal source, (For detats, refer to the ‘owner's manual ofthe equipment) [Recording from an external source Fotow steps HE on page 22. Pross (AUX) Press [@ RECISTOP| (ecoting stan). ‘Stat layoack rom the extemal source. (For dela, refer othe ‘owner's manual of the equipment) Listening with headphones Reduce the volume level, and connect the headshones.. lug type: 3.5mm (6 storo0 ‘Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage Reference nH H Timer operationsTroubleshooting guide Botoro requesting service for ths unit, check the chart bolow for a possible cause ofthe problem you are experiencing. Some simplo checks or a ‘minor adjustment on your part may eéminate the problem and restore proper operation. 1 you are in doubt about some of the check points, oF if the remedies indicated in the chart do not soWvo the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Contars (enclosed with ths unit) to locate a convariaat serico canter, oF consult your dealer for instructions. For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canad Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canad. In the US.A., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts @panasonic.com, or visit www.panasonic.com In Canad, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca ‘musleal Instruments Is not well detined. ‘speakers are reversed, Problem Probable cause(s) ‘Suggested remedy Reference page(s) Problems common to all systems ECO mode is on but he | DEMO modo is on “Tum DEMO mado of s display plane stil ights up, The location of the various | The (+) and (-) connectons to ane of the | Connect the speaker cords corecty ‘The left and right sounds “The loft ana right connections to the Connect the speaker cords corect Ire reverent kor ae reese Ea ‘LOW frequency sounds: Either the left or the right LOW speaker ‘Connect the left and right speaker cables to. 6 cannot be hear table nt comes the Low tora ‘When listening to the ‘external unit, the left and “The jell and right connections to the ‘extemal unitate reversed, ‘Connect the extemal units oord Gorecty right sounds are reversed. ‘There Is no sound when a_| The (+) and (-) wire of the epeaker ‘Switch the system tothe standby modo, ‘source is being played. cords are shorted, {nd reconnect the speaker cords so that they] & ate not shorted. Then sich on the power. display. first time, ‘+ There was a power falure recenty. “ERROR” message appears | Incorrect operation has been done ‘Operate the unit correctly by following @ ‘on the display. ‘operating instructions. “oa 7=—" appears on the | = You plugged the power cord in for the ‘Sel the time. " “F61" appears on the display. ‘Check if the speaker cords have shorted IW they are not shorted then there is a power ‘supply problom. Consult your dealar for assistance, While listening to FM broadcasts There Is @ “rushing noise “The transmiting station isa long distance ‘and occasionally the sound disappears. during a stereo broadcast | away. Which Is not audible during ‘8 monaural broadcast. ‘You hear excessive noise | The installation iooation and ovieniation of during a stereo broadcast, | the antenna are unsutabe, ‘The stereo indicator (*STEREO") fickers and “The transmiting station isa long distenco away, Ifyou are using an indoor antonna, change {oan outdoor antenna, does net light completely. ‘The power ofthe TV set or VCR is ON. “Try switching ff the TV set or VOR. ‘The sound during @ stereo ‘broadcast is highly distorte.| “There is a building or mountain nearby. Use a high-grade outdoor antenna, and Insta iti a good focaton, height, and ‘oriantation for reception, While listening to AM broadcasts ‘You hear an unusual beat sound. You are using the system at the same time you are playing a TV set, ‘Switch off the TV sat, or uso the system further away trom i ‘You hear a low-frequency bum. “The antenna wire is near tho powor cord ‘Separate the anleana wire from the power cord,recording mode. trom the eassete removal of the erase-prevention tabs. Problem Probable cause(s) ‘Suggested remedy Reference page(s) ‘When there is a television set nearby “The picture on the TV “The location and ofentation ofthe antenna |W yau are usng an indoor antenna, change 7 disappears or stripes appear | are incorect. to an outdoor anienna : (on the screen. “The wing at the back ofthe system i ‘Separaio the anieane wire ol the TV set unsuitabe. from the sysiem, While using the cassette deck ‘Sound is iow, intermittent, | Heads are diy. Giean the heads See botow poor quality, noisy, scratchy, oF unsteady. “The deck does not enterthe | The erase-preventon tabs are removed | _Altach tape 0 cover the space ft by 2 While listening to compact discs ‘The display does not show the correct indication. Dise play does not start when you press the play button. “The «ise is upside down, ‘Sel the dise withthe labal facing upward 6 “The dsc is diy. Wipe the dise with 2 soft oth, 14 The dsc is scratched, real hae ree | Replace the disc with a new one. “The dsc is a nonstandard one Replace the dise with a diferent one. “4 "There is condensation Inside the CD changer. Wait fr 60 minuies befor using he GD player outlet ‘curing cise changing operation or ‘wen the isc tray is opened, 2, Tako out CO trom the tray i tere és any, then press [4] of [CD 1] 10 dose ‘the tray. The system wil restore normal ‘operation, ‘certain music passage | The disc's diy ‘Wipe the dsc witha soft cot, 7 can't be played correctly. “TAKE OUTIDISC” appears | Thore was a power falur or th power card] 7. Press [OA, POWER] to switch on the con the csplay. was dsconnected from the househols AC power. The tray will open. While using the remote control The system cannot be ‘operated withthe remote control. ‘The batteries ae Insialed the reverse olay FRavinsert the batteries in the corrach paar. “The batteries are run-down, Replace the batteries witn new batteries. Maintenance If the surfaces are irty For a cleaner crisper sound ‘To clean this unit, wipe with a sof, dry cloth. the suraces are extremely dry, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap- and.water solution or a weak detergent solution. + Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to cean this unt + Belore using chemicaly veated cloth, read the instructions that came with the oth caretuly, Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and ‘ecording. Use a cleaning tape (not included), OTECS6,Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION IMS power output 1% Total harmonle dlctortion 602-120 Hz, both channels driven (SC-AK29) TOW par channel (62) (SC-AK24) $5 per channel (6.2) (SC-AK23) 50W per channel (6.2) 1% Total Rarmonie distortion 120H2-14 kHz, both channels driven (SC-AKZ9)"20W per channel (6.2) (SC.AK24) 20W por channel (60) (SC-AK29}:20W per channel (62) Total BI-Amp power (GC-AK29) 100W por channe! (SC-AK24) 75W per channel (SC-AK23) 70 per channol Input sensitivity ‘AUX 250mVv {Input impedance ‘AUX r39ka AMPLIFIER SECTION FN power ouput {2c Talal honmont distortion {hte beth chemets riven SOW pr chanel (60) 1% Total harmon detorton oH tok both chante driven "EW por haa! 60} Input sensitivity ‘AUX 250m Input Impedance ‘AUX 139Ka, FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range {97.9 107.9MHz (200KHz steps) 87.5 ~ 108. 0MHz (100kHz stops) Sensitivity 25uV (HE) ‘SI 2608 2a ‘Antenna terminalis) 750 unbalanced) ‘AM TUNER SECTION Froquency range : ‘AM 520 ~ 1710KH (104Hz steps) Sensitivity aM ‘IN 20dB (ot 1000KtH2) —_560)Vim CASSETTE DECK SECTION Track system 4 tack, 2 channel Heads “Recordplayback Sold poral head Erasure Double gap fete head Motor BC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100K Erasing system AC oraso 10082 Tape speed 48oms Frequency response (3a8, -608 at DECK OUT) NORMAL (TYPE!) 9SHz~1¢kitz HIGH (TYPE M) 35H - tates SN 5008 (A weighted) Wow an futer 0.18% (WANS) Fest forward and rewind time Approx. 120 seconds with (C50 cassate tape cp SECTION Sampling trequency aati Decoding 16 bit tnear Beam source/wave length ‘Semboneuioraser/7@0nm Number of channels ‘Sereo Frequency reeponse 20 H2-20 KHz (+1, -20B) Wow and futer Below measurabe lt Dighal ter 36 DIA converter MASH (1 bt DAC) ‘SPEAKER SECTION EEEXZO) Type “4 way epeater system Speaker(s) ‘Super Woofer 17cm (6/4) cone po Wooter ‘2am (/) eone pe Tweeter em (2%) cone ype Super Tweeter Piezo type Impedance wiGH sa tow 6a Input power MIGH ow (Music) tow +4ow (Music) ‘Output sound presoure level ‘87 QBN (1.0m) Cross over requency 150 He, 5 Wz Frequency range 43H2-22kHiz (-16d8) ‘53Hz~20kH (1008) Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 348 x 292mm (Pha «13% x1) Wight 5:1Kg (1128) SPEAKER SECTION Type ‘3 way speaker system Speaker(s) ‘Super Woofer 14cm (Sx) cone typa Wooter 12am (47) cone pe Tweeter em (4) cone po Impedance nig a Low 6a Input power WICH 60W (Muse) Low 20W (Music) ‘Output scund pressure level ‘7a (1.0m) Gross over frequency 170 Hz, 5 KH Frequency range «SH2-22kH2 (-164B) ‘SSHz-20kHz (1048) Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 x 990 x 902mm (le x 1x11) ‘Weight 45kg (09) SPEAKER SECTION ‘Type ‘2 way speater system ‘Speaker's) Wooter 12cm (42/47) cone type Tweeter ‘Sem (2%) cone type Impedance 6a Input power s00W (Music) ‘Output sound pressure level ‘85d6/W (1.0m) Cross over frequency Ske Frequency range 45Hz2-20kHz (-16¢8) 58Hz-20kHz (-1048) Dimensions (WxHxD) 210 x 990 x 257 mm (ar x 13° x 10%) Weight 30kg (651) GENERAL Power supply Power consumption (SC-AK29) 165 (SC-Ak24, SC-Ak23) 130 Dimensions (WxHxD) 270 x 990 x 335mm (10% XTX 13%) Weight {SC-AK2S) 82g (18.04 I) (SC-AK24, SC-AK2S) 7.549 (165 Ib.) GENERAL Power soppy Ac 120V, ote Power eoreumgtion resw Dimensions (WatbD) 270 x80 x 310mm Gone tx tee) ‘Weight 6.8kg (14.98 b) Power consumption in standby mode ‘Eco mode on o25W Eco mode off 1ew Notes: 1. Specifications are subject to change with- ‘out natce ‘Weight and dimensions ave approximate, 2, Total harmonic dstorton is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer. Product Service Do not attempt to remeve the covers) or repair the unt yoursel Reter servicing to qualied personnel oly. [Product information Fr product service, product information of assistance with product operation, rele fo the ‘soricentor directory. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Coimpany, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America ne Panasoric Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 ‘ntp:itewn-panasonic.com (©2000 Matsushita Electric industial Co.,Ltd. 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