a) CD Stereo System Panasonic SC-AK45 SC-AK25 Operating Instructions “The ilustvations show SC-AK48, Note: ‘The "EB" indication shown on the outside packing ‘case Indicates United Kingdom. Before connectng, operating oF adjusting this prod uct, plaase read these instructions completely Please save tis manual, isIE EE GN OUEIe RQT4175-28setore using Ea Dear customer “Thank you for purchasing this product For opsmnumn performance and safety, please read these istic carat, ‘These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. ‘These operating instructions, nowever, fundamentally explain the operation of system SC-AKAS System SC-AKAS SC-AK25 Main unit SAAKES SA-AKI5 Speakers SB-AKAS SB-AKIS ee ae (rae ps a. Seucmear eae (Mopars ins) [oor aR NAR (in mendesGerte CAUTION! ‘THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM. ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOK- ‘CASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL VENTILATED CONDITION. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION CONDITION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELEC- TRIG SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVER- HEATING. Supplied accessories Please check and identify the A supplied accessories. 1 AC power supply cord +. tpe. For United Kingdom For Australia and NZ. (vsaor33) (BuA005-A) For others (R00019-2K) i Remote control transmitter ....... 1pe. (EuR64ags3) (11 Batteries for remote contro!...... 2pes. (RGILRS, AA size, UM-3) Gi Fi indoor antenna Ape. For Auetralia and NZ. -Forothers (ASA0008~)) (RsA0007) es S&S (AM toop antenna set (RSA0022) AM loop antenna. . Antenna holder .....s6eeeeeerees TRC. ag 0 Antenna plug adapter (SJP9009)... 1pe. (United Kingdom only) Oo Use numbers inaicated in parentheses when asking for replacement partsTable of contents ae Supplied accessories .....--.------+- ‘Suggestions for safety .. Caution for AG mains teod. =. Concerning the remote control Batty instalation Correct method of use Placement of speakers... Gonnections . pon Basic cannactions (fer supaliod accessories) Optional antenna connections Externa unit connection Front panel controls Demo function... Listening to radio broadcasts . istoning to compact cises 8 ‘Loading and checking CDs... Sette. Sequerila play... i “4 Direct access play 15 peat pay : wo 5 Random play 7 6 Program play 6 To listen lo special GDS and tracks (CD Manager function)... 17 Listening te tapes. Suggestions for safety Ges ‘Avold placing the unit in areas of: direct sunlight ‘high temperature fehigh nurcity ‘eexcessive vibration ‘euneven surfaces (Place he unit cna fat level surtace,) ‘Such eoaattons might damage the cabinet andior otner component parts and thereby shorten the unit's service lite, ‘To protect the unit against sound distortion and acoustical eects, please piace the unit atleast 15 cm away trom wall surtaces et, [Never piace heavy items on top of the unit or the AC power cord colcrs ‘lt very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage ‘such a8 for an air concltioner Atirs might be caused by such a connection. ‘*A.0C power source can not be used. {Be sure to check the pawer source caretuly, especialy on a ship, ‘or ater place where DC is used. er ‘*Avoid ous, seratches or poor connection ofthe AC power cord, as this may resultin fre or eectie shock Excessive bending, paling or elicing ofthe cord should also be avoided Recording from radio broadcasts . Recording from compact discs... ceetantd To record special CDs and racks (CD Manager function) Tape-to-tape recording. sound quality’ sound field settings «+. ..-+ +. Boosting the super wooter Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (Al) equalizer . : Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer Using the timer ....sssscecseesssessesseseesseeesesees 3B Using the play timer a Using the record tier. anne) Using the playrecord timer Pees 8) Using the sleep timer 3 jee Using an external unit ...... Convenient functions 7 7 GConcernings CDS ....s.csceeveeerseseesceesensestere SB Concerning cassette tapes <==... : 3 Trouble shooting guide... ..s.ssssseveessvsessessareee 38 Maintenance ....s.ssssccsscerer Technical specifications: iia Betore moving or shipping this system... {¢Do not pull on the core when you are disconnecting the power, as this could cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmly when you lsconnect the power supply. ‘eNever touch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock could result ‘Ensure that no forsign objects, such as needles, coins, screwerivers etc, accidental fal into the un Ctherwieo, a serious electric shock oF matfuncton could cccur ‘#82 extremely caretul about sping water or qué aninto the unt, as a fre or electri shock could occur. (Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immaciately i this cosurs.) ‘*Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain, flammable gases which can be ignited ‘insecticides, alcohol, paint thinner and simier chemica's should never be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or cloudiness tothe cabinet nish. ‘*Nover attampt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a prion, A serious electric shock coule re precautionary measure. ‘it a problem occurs curing operation (the sound is interrupted, incieatore fal to light up, smoke is detected, etc.) contact your ealor or Authored Service Cantar immediately ‘sbisconnect the power supply ifthe unit will not be used fora long time, Otteraise the operation ife could be shortened. ult if you ignore this Before using a| Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text care- fully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A S-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of S-ampere and that itis approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, Check for the ASTA mark @ or the BSI mark Y on. the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must censure that itis refitted when the fuse is rplaced, If you fose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUI- TABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR, HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE- MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DiS- POSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI- CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN- SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. It a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. iin any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor dance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. ‘As these colours may not cotrespond with the co- loured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N of col- oured Black or Biue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or co \oured Brown or Red. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO ‘THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL -L OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY. Before use Remave the connector cover. How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse aiffer according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC ‘mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. llustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. [Figure AInsert the batteries observing the ‘ceractpolariias (+, —) Tranamission window ‘Super woofer (Lott Romote contr signal sensor BO%-30\ arout 7 meters In trontot te signal sensor (Right) Concerning the remote control Use of batteries ‘*Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of diferent types, (manganese and alain, st), ‘sNovor subject bateres to excessive heat or fame; do not attempt to disassemble them; and be sure they are no! short-cut. ‘if tha remote conta! aot to be usad for @ ong petod of ime, re- move the batteries and store them in a codl, dark place 1200 not attempt to recharge alkaline 0 manganese batteries. ‘*Do not use rechargeable ype batteries. Battery life ‘The battory ie is about one year ‘The batteries should be replaced it commands trom the remote con- Uo transmitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter is held close to the fant panel See a 5 ‘Operation notes ‘8Do not place obstacles between the remote contrl signal sensor 19d remote control uni. ‘#2Do nat expose tha remote central signal sensor to direct eunlignt ‘orto the bright ight of an invertor fluorescent ight, ‘Take care to Keep the remote coat signal sensor and end ofthe rarpte canto unit ree from dust ‘if this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass ‘doors’ thickness oF color might make it necessary to Use the re- ‘mote control a shorter distance from the system. [te prevent damage EEE ‘*Nover place heavy items on tp ofthe uni. 1200 not dicassamblo or reconstruct tho uni. ‘*D0 not spl water or other quis ito the unit. Placement of speakers For your listening pleasure, keep your speakers from touching the system, Face the speakers sothat the Super woofer is cn the outside. For your reference ‘You can take the front net off he epeakers, Teatro re dosigneddentaly shat oto chanel ‘entation is necessary. EB) ‘You cannot take the front net off the enoakers. Tho Font speaker or S-AKES) ao mace eo thoy can be used in Close peoxinty ofa TV but regu clong may ret de ono the syetom laced. en dtorton oscar tum othe Por crete between 18 ard 90 mints, The dragnetinghncton re TY wi emnate tre csorton Ite eau ctnng tt Uisele, hen move he specter ure aay onthe. Peas note thor a magnote cj nea he TV, eegiar Coloang may rest doe foe iveracton between the TV andthe speck Bofore using aere ing Ell BA 8 an cco For Australia and eg tmvznind hh FF pearcoine y- oi approx. 6 mr - 1 For Australis and NewZeeland For ethers Adhesive tape FM indoor Antenna 4 ‘other connections have been made. ‘To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pul oft [fff Connect the Fil indoor antenna. ‘Tape the antenna toa wall or column, ina positon where radio signals are received with the least amoust of iniarerence. ‘The configuration of the FM Antenna terminal is ferent. For best reception sound quality [An FM outcor antenna is recommended. (See page 7) Ey Connect the AM loop antenna. [After attaching the antenna, turn oa the system and tune in @ broadcast stalon. Then, turn the antenna tothe angie of best reception and loastiterfaranco Eq] Connect the front speaker cables. Caution Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Feallure to do so may lead to damage tothe amplifier and/ for the speakers, and may result in the risk of fio. Consult a qualified service person if camage has oc- curred or if you experience a sudden chenge In pertor- Connect each end of the speaker cables tothe terminal lever of tne same color. ‘When speakers are connected to the low and high term. fals on the back of the mein unit “They are designed to have @ combined impedance of 60. Be eure louse only the epeakers euppfed, Impedance HIGH Low Combined impedance 60 Frequency ‘oom ‘tie ver oo opeckars oho than those supe For sane, you coneat osha hen inpseree of 6 ech a pl thom nt re waned High tein owl ery hve Sconbiodimpedance 9190 To revert demage sce, never shortcut postive (+) and negative (—) speaker wires. [Connect the AC power cord. (United Kingdom only) BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP EI. Insertion of connector Even when the connecter is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part ofthe connector may jut ‘cut a8 shown inthe drawing, le alee oleate te aaah lalBo For Australia and NewZealand FM outdoor antonna {(nctincluded) 750 coil cable (rotincluded) aire Se Shisld braid @ 1mm ‘Gore wire For others Fld outdoor antenna (oot included) 70 coxial cable {aot includes} a For Australia and NewZealand ‘AM outdoor antenna (rot included) a [AN oop antenna (roluded) For others AM outdoor antenna (oot inctused) sm Aatioop antenna (neudes) © ee? Analog ayer & a (ootinelueod) ae oe T esr panel cf hisunit LINE OUT” positon Connections You may nase an qutdoor antenna ifyou use this system ina moun- tainous region or inside a reinfoxcod-concrate building, ete FM outdoor antenna HI Disconnect the FM indoor antenna it an FM outdoor antenna is stalled, @ Remove a piece ofthe oute vinyl insulator. @ Twist he shits brala @ Expose the core wire, PENNE The configuration of FM Antenna terminalis citron, ‘An outdoor antenna should be installed by @ qualified technician oni. ‘AM outdeor antenna El ‘Connect the outsoor antenna without removing the AM loop anten- pa. Run $ to 12 m of viny-covered wire horzontaly along a window ‘or other converiont location. ‘When tho unit is notin uso, disconnect the outdoor antenna to pro vent possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use ‘an outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. en ee ‘¢Fo deta, refer othe Instruction manual ofthe units which are to be connected ‘*This exampie shows how to connect an analog player with the PHONO OUTILINE OUT switen, ‘svvnan unis other than those deserted below please consult with your aucio desler. t= ‘#Only an analog player wih a builtin phono equalizer can be con- recta. ‘¢Set the sultch 10 tne “LINE OUT postion atthe back othe analog player tobe connecte, Before using <<Front panel controls Ne. Name Ref. page @ Power “STANDBY /ON” switch (POWER, STANDBY /ON) ............. 10 Press fo sitch ne unit fom on wo standby mode or vice versa in sterdby made, the nit stil conauming a smal amount power. @ Disc tray @ Disc select buttons and indicators (DISC 1-DISC 5) 0.2.6.0... @ CD manager button (CD MANAGER).........00 ® Disc tray open/close button (4 OPEN/CLOSE) .. © Disc check open button (4 NEXT OPEN) ... @ Random play button (RANDOM) . . Center console EI Wo. Name Ref. page © Clock/timer button (CLOCKITIMER)...-....c.e.eee. 10, 28,29 © AUX button (AUX)....... @ Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2) .....00seeeee @ CD button (cD) .. : ® Tuneriband select button (TUNER, BAND)......... @® Display @ Volume control (VOLUME).........00044 12 @® Play timer/record timer button {@ PLAY/O REC)... @ Basic operating buttons Functions change aocording othe source. @ Deck 1 open button (4 OPEN, DECK 1)... severe 18 @ Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT) ........... 24 @ Recording start/stop button (@ RECISTOP). 28,29 2 DOLBY noise reduction button (DOLBY NR). @ Reverse mode select button (REV MODE) «00.000 seeeeeseerseseees 18 ® Deck 2 open button (4 OPEN, DECK 2) .. ceeee 18Front panel controls wed) E @ Display selectidemonstration button (-DISPLAY-DEMO).. ® Deck 1 cassette holder . + 10,32 +18 @ Acoustic age equalzet alspioy (ALEQ) . 26 @ Sound equelizer controvindicators {SOUND EQ) + 2 © Super woofer onloff button (S. WOOFER) - 25 © Headphone jack (PHONES) @ Deck 2 cassette holder. . 3t 18 ["Remoteconrolf§ id uitons such a8 @ funetlon in exeoy the same way as the butions on the main unit in Name ® Sleep button (SLEEP). © Power button (POWER) @ Numeric buttons . @ Program button (PROGRAM) @ Cancel button (CANCEL) ... ® Input selection buttons (AUX, TAPE, CD, TUNER). ...-- 14, 14, 18, 31 @ Muting button (MUTING) . ® <1 button (<1). © Equalizer button (EQ) @® Super wooter on/off button (S. WOOFER). @ Disc button (DISC) ® Random button (RANDOM) @® Repeat button (REPEAT) . 15 @ 144/44 pep buttons (144/44 Pe/pr).. + 14,19 @® PAW. button (HVA) 12,14, 18 ® Stop button (@) + 14,18 @® Volume buttons (— VOLUME +) ... 12 Before using weBefore using a Demo function |wea the domo function is activated, a demonstration ofthe spec- ‘rum analyzes using space travel images is shown on the display pane! ‘Turning the demo function ON/OFF ress POWER and hold cown DISPLAY/DEMO. Everytime you hold down the button: DEMO (ON) « —+NO DEMO (OFF) men the demo function is ON, the demo is played automatically in the folowing casos ‘@ When the system Is ON Ite input source is set to CD or tape, and the system is left on standby for more than 2 minutes ‘© When the system Is OFF tthe clock has not been set Setting the time & Thisis @ 24-nour display clock. This example in the figure shows how to set the time tor 10:25 (425 pm). [lf Switen on the power. Bi] Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “CLOC! Everytime you press the button; CLOCK +0 PLAY>@ REC ‘Previous aispiay— twitnin seconds or 80) Press v or » to show the present time. Ej Press CLOCK/TIMER to finish setting the time. “The splay wil return to whatever was displayed before you set the time. ‘To display the time when power is ON Press CLOGKITIMER to select ‘CLOCK’ ‘The time wil bs daplayed for about 5 seconds and then the dieplay will tum to whatever wes previously displayed,Preset channel i Presetting radio broadcasts ‘*Up to 12 stations can be set in each band withthe automatic oF manual memory preseting. ‘lf broadcast frequencies are preset in ths memory, you can essiiy ‘une in any ofthese frequencies from the system or remote contel unt. ‘You can preset just those siations you tke, (See "Presetting only yout favorite stations" below) [iJ Press TUNER BAND to select band. ‘The power will come on automaticaly Ever time you press the burtor FM'< "AM" Bh Press TUNE MODE to select “MANUAL”. vor ine you press the buten; MANUAL’ “PRESET” Press v or » until the display shows the fre- quency from which you want to begin auto- matic memory presetting. Tips on tuning in radio stations © Hola sown either arrow button unt he requency numbers star scroing @ When near to the frequency you are looking for, press the button repeatedly unt he ston tunedin Press and hold MEMORY until the frequency begins to change. ‘This wil start presetting automaticaly. When finished, the recko wiltune in ast station memorzed, If auto presetting is not possible because radio signals are ‘weak oF for some other reason, do the following. Presetting only your favorite stations Preset the stations one ata time. 41. Perform step above. Then, press MEMORY (‘MEMO flashes) and select station with v and 2. While "MEMO" ts lashing press MEMORY again and selec @ preset channel wih or a {3 Press MEMORY to praset the station, Memory retention Your preset is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the sys- temis unplugged. fening ope om agrang poesens A Listening to radio broadcasts [Press TUNER BAND to select band. ‘The power will come on automatcally vary time you press the bution; FMAM. PipPress TUNE MODE to select “PRESET” or “MANUAL”. Everytime you press the button; MANUAL" "PRESET PRESET: For preset stations MANUAL: For non-prasat stations EJ Press v or « to select the desired broadcast. “STEREO” lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being *e- ceived. "TUNED" ights when you precisely tune ina broadcast sation. EG Adiust the volume tevel. ~ Auto tuning ~~ ‘Auto tuning is an easy way to tune in non-praset stations in the "MANUAL" mode. Hold down elther v or », and release the button when the fre= queney start eerelling. The raco wil stop automatically on the fist station pk up. ‘sWnen there Is outside interference, the racio sometimes stops on {2 cortain requency where no station is broadcasting. ross either v or « again. If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode El Press FM MODE/BP. “MONO” wil ight up. Sound wil be produced in monaural, bu this also reduces noice, Press the button again to canal, “MONO” wil go out Normally, youll want ts listen in stereo, 60 leave *MONO™ off. This way, you can listen 19 stereo broadcasts In stereo, and monaural broadeaste in mono. You can preset an FI staton monaural by folowing the steps under “Presettng only your favourite stations" on page 11 ‘ter selecting te station in step 1, select MONO" with FM MODEY BP, then continue with step 2 and 3, Fou pase tation in memory, you ean unin a preset station by simply selecting the preset channel with the numeric buttons on Teramoto conta 1 Prose TUNER on th recto cont 2) Pres ne nae buon) esc the dsr channel Pross D0 an then wo mnorayou want win 10 socond or ‘*Soundis momenta interrupted if you ioaduniced tapes wht Bs- taning to an AM broadcastListening to compact discs eee ae ‘Aways stop the changer belare loading or changing CDs. You car- not change GOs while a discs playing. How te lead 6D: [J Press Disc 1-DISC 5, whichever you want to open. ‘The power wil eame on automaticaly Press 4 OPEN/CLOSE. The solacted tray wil open Set C0 in the tray [ij Press 4 OPEN/CLOSE. The tray wil lose and the disc No.. numberof tracks and total playing tine wil be shown on the csplay, a | To load soveral CDs consecutively or to check which trays | havedises ress & NEXT OPEN, Every time you press the button, the next ray will open. Alter load- sees | Ingaall the COs you want, press & OPEN/CLOSE and close the L kaye, Label must face upward Listenit | [Disc indicators (DIS ic 5) Dise number ise indicators turn the folowing colors whether th tray is loaded or ot ‘Green | Whon selected (Whon in the playing postion) Number of tracks ‘Orange _| inall other cases bef ["E 5 Those mdcato the selected vay (rte ply posion reper o i J ‘hotrora GD son foray oF se unter Totaplayna ime To prevent damage Aways observe the folowing pins ‘oat ony 1 C0 portray ‘Load CDs as shown in ure “Tne adapter not naedad wth 8 em C8 (ane) | aSotthe syatom on att vel stare Do rot et ton top of mageznas, ctned stfaces, et +0 not move the systom whe ays are openngcosing, or when — Ioeded Always unload al CDs and set the system to “shipping mode” {back cover) before moving the systom. #00 ot put anything except Cbs in rays, $00 not use cleaning CDs or COs which cracked 109 not use COs wth poor atached labels or sche Adhesive protruding rom endorneath stickers or let over fom | pooled of tckers can eae your streo to maluncon. Be nt use regular snape Cbs (hear-shape, octagonal, te) edly warped orElapsed playing time (of eurcent track ruben Ustening to compact discs [Press cp. ‘The power will come on automaticaly. BBinsert CDs in the trays. (Fee dotals, soo page 13.) Ej Press Disc 1-DiSC 5 to select the disc you want. (it ha desired OD is indicated on the aisplay panel, the same ‘Operation can be accompicned by pressing Pit.) Piay wil start fom the first tack on the selected diac, ang wit continue ntl the last track of tho final disc is played (soe below). [Ej Adiust the volume level. To stop the disc play Proce ‘When >" appears on the display Itingicates there are 19 or more tacks on the dsc inthe playing po sition. What is meant by “final dige”? For example, it play stars trom disc 4, disc 3 wil be the “nal ais’ ‘Order of progression: Disc d+56 1-52-03 To pause ress P/N duting playback To resume playback, press P/V ‘To search forward Hold down beat /tt (Decherd) backward (Search) or hee/mbt (forward) during playback or pause mode. To skip forward ross tea/-4- (backward) or baclaward beet (forward) curing playback or pause mode, [Noto] ‘During random play (page 15), you cannt skip to tracks which have already been played, ‘*During program play (page 16) or random play, you can search forward or backward only within the curent rack, ‘*Durng rogram play, skipping is alvays in the programmed order, ‘wether forward or backward.Listening to compact discs Eee oa Press CD. B Press DISC, {within 10 seconds or 50) Press 1-5 to select the dise you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired track number. ‘The CD willbe played from the selected track to the fast track of the final ais (page 14) To select a two-dight track Press 210 and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or For example Track no. 20: 210-+2-=0 Track no, 35: 210-95 eee Press REPEAT before or during play. HI ‘All tracks on the loaded CO are repeated ‘To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT once again, ‘To repeat your favorite tracks 4. Program the vacks you want (page 16) 2 Pross REPEAT and make sure "> "is clspayed. 3 Press P/NWa, Playback wit star ‘To repeat just one track Set the 1-TRACK mode (page 17), press REPEAT before or during playback, and make sure") "is displayed Pross RANDOM. All tks on the loaded CD wil be played in random order. Play- back wil stop automatically when all racks have been played, ‘To cancel random play rage RANDOM once again. ‘You can use random play wth your program. Oniy the programmed ‘wacks wil be played, but in random erder. Listening operations aListening to compact dises Eons ET ‘You can program up to 24 vacks. BB Press co. Ensure CD is stopped. Ei Press PROGRAM. Ej Press pisc. (within 10 seconds or s0) Press 1-5 to select the disc you want. Ey Press the numeric button to select the desired track, Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have pro- ‘grammed all the tracks you want. Ed Press han. Pay wis ine programmed seauece ‘To cancel program play mode Dress PROGRAM nthe stop med. Programmes cates we saves in namo Prestng w wit cancel program iy butt wi ao rae tho etre progam To solecta two-digit track ress 210 and then the two numbers you want. When “CD FULL" eppears EI ‘The number of programmed tracks i limited to 24, No further tracke ‘can be programmed, aie Specie wack number a) pee y [ y 0 | You can do the following during program mode Check program conan Pree hea /at or h/t Everytime you press one ofthe button, the ack and program No fre chown onthe dpa haa oe pogtan. epeat stops 3 hrough 5 Cancel erties From he last Press CANCEL. programmed track ‘Aspecifed rack | Selact the tack with tea /e or coniy mr, and press CANCEL within 3 seconds. al racks Press a |} Memory retention ‘Your program Is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the _ystom is unplugged. Toreplay your program If you turned OFF your program with PROGRAM, you can play it 1 again as expained below. : 1. Press PROGRAM. 2 Press RAW» Indicates program mode IH you program a track not on your CDs “The tack is intally programmed, but using program play, the play- ‘ar wl skp that track ar wil continue playing trom the next pro- ‘grammed item.Listening fo compact dises ‘This function makes it easier for you 10 select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded inthe player. You can use this function to make racordings as wel, ‘There are 3 CDitrack selection modes. ‘For playing back 1 track only ftom all loaded CDs ‘Track mode (1 TRACK) ‘¢Fo playing back 1 CD only ftom allloaded CDs 1-Dise mode (1-010) ‘For playing back 1 wack on allloaded COs 4-Track AllDise mode (1-ALL) Hj Press co. Ensure CD's stepped [Press CD MANAGER to select the desired mode, Everytime you press the euton: 4-TRACK-—+1-DISO—1-ALL Normal (OFF) 1-TRACK: Only one particular tracks playes }-DISC: "The tracks on only one particular disc are played. PALL: The same track numbers on each of the CDs are played in succossion.. (NORMAL: The original dispiay Is restores in about Seconda) Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you want. ‘This step isnot required i 1-ALL was selected n step 2 Ej Press 14/44 or pp/mos to seiect the de- sited track. Ey Press mat, “Tho selected rack wil start To stop play Press When playback ends "NORMAL" wil appear on the display for about 9 seconds, then the (CD MANAGER function will win OFF automaticaly During play in the 1-ALL mode: ‘lt is not possible to skp back to @ CD whost rack has already tis shipped and play continues You can use the repeat function (page 15) and random play {page 15) at the same time, However, In 1-TRACK mode, random play is not available. Listening operations sis Listening opera a er Listening to tapes ‘Type of tape which can be played correctly: The unit automaticaly identies the typeof tape [ Normal. PosmoNTYPE | ° ° | HIGH PosITIONTYPE I METAL POSITIONTYPE IV ‘You can use either deck t or deck 2 for tape playback. [Press TAPE. The power will come on automaticaly Press DECK 1 & OPEN or DECK 2 4 OPEN and Insert the tape. Insert the tae withthe exposed tape facing down. Ciose the holder by hand, Q eee Press DOLBY NR. You have to tum DOLBY NR ON/OFF according tothe typo of «recording you made, Everytime you press the button: O10 NA—=(OFF) uo Pa [ij Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Everytime you press the button; Roc Si One side is played, ten playback stops automaticaly E>: Both cides (front sise-sreverse side) are played one time each, then playback stops automaticaly coE>: Both ses are played 8 times each, then playback stops automate. EEiPress < or > to start playback, The forward sido tron io) lip “4: Trervers se wi play. [Ef Adiust the volume level. ‘To stop tape playback ross mL ‘To change the deck to be used EI Press TAPE DECK 1/2 to select the deck you want to use when you load cassettes inte both decks, Totlsten to2 tapes consecutively Load a tape into each deck and select c=>. Both tapes wil be played 6 tes each, Frettcks erupod while plying back apes, you open he or doceUstening to tapes To fastforward or rewind the tope Press I4/<4 or b>/>bi in the stop mode. ‘Tape deection | Torawind To asttonvara Loe Prymet sa citt ipeeees wee To find the beginning of a program {TPS: Tape Program Sensor) Pross tea /4el or h>/P PH during play. Tape | Toplaythecurent tune | To play the next tune diection | fromthe beginning ‘| fromthe beginning > weaee eal « bey The TPS function searches for slant parts of about 4 seconds in length which are normally ound botwosn tunes. As a result it may not funetion properly in the flowing cases ‘With short slant parts ‘*Vhen noise occurs between tunes ‘*With stent paris found within tunes [_ About the Dolby neise-reduction system _ Except SC-AK25 model for Australia and Newzealand The Dalby noise-reduction system is designed to effectvaly reduce the annoying high-frequency “hissing” noise typical of cassette tapes, During recording, the system functions to increase the high fraquen: cy sound level, ard then, during playback, that same portion is weakened to bring kt back tothe previous level. The Dolty NF effects obtained by colectng the same type of Dolby during playback 28 was used ducing recoraing Tig unit inctudes the Dolby 8 NRtype. Dolby B NF-type [Noise is reduced to about one-thid. Doby noise reduction manulactured under Leense from Dalby Laboratories Lconsing Corporation. "DOLBY" and the double-D symbol OI are tracemarks of Doty Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ‘ons Listening ofions Cae Leader tape (no recording can be made) Before recording (Deck 2 only) Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly “The unt automatically identifies the ype of ane. NORMAL POSITIONTYPE | ° HIG POSTIONTYPE I! ° | METAL POSITIONTYPE IV ‘This system cannot meke a recording or erasing correctly, if metal positon tapes are used, To record from the beginning of the tepe E)_] You cannot record on the leador part ofthe tape. Before recording, lind the tape past the leader to a point where recording can start Immediately. How volume, sound quelity/field and super woofer affect recording “The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes In volume, sound quabty/teld er super woot. ‘in recording, sound qualtyiela are set automaticaly to"FLAT’ ‘*You can change volume and super wooler effect forthe playback sound To erase a recorded sound [Press TAPE. Ep insert the recorded tape into deck 2. ea ies DOLEY itso tate Delay NA nos tor goes off. EipPrees REV MODE to select reverse mode. EiPress @ REC/STOP. [note] (ou cannot open deck 1 while recording You cannot fast forward oF rewind one deck while recording with the ether ‘Your attention is drawn to the tact that recording pre- recorded tapes or discs or other pubished or broadcast ma- torial may infinge copyright laws,‘Tape direction Recording from radio broadcasts [ff Press DECK 2 & OPEN and insert the tape. (ose the holder by nana. ‘Tape direction is eutomatcally set to ">", Press DOLBY NR. ‘You have to turn Dolby NR ON/OFF according to the type of recording you want to ake. vary time you press ihe button: DO NR—+(OFF) canine Ei Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Evary time youpress tho buton; = (One side is recorded, then recording stops auto- maticaly. ‘52D, Cx Both sidos (front side -reverso side) aro recorded, then recording stops automaticaly ij Select a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3.0n page 12. [Ej Press @ RECISTOP to start recording, If you ssiocted <=> in stop 2, the rection will automatically change to ==3 wien recording stats. To stop recording Press @FIECISTOP again. Feecording can also be stopped by pressing To statt recording on the reverse side ‘Load a tape and change the tape drection as folowing 1, Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and select tape deck 2. 2, Press and immediately thereafter Ml. The tape direction willbe shown as" To record trom a specific point on a tape Belore recording, advance the tape to the point from where you ‘want:0 start recording To cutan unnecessary part while recording 1, Press @ RECISTOP during the unnecessary part. The cassette ‘deck ml go nto the stop made, 2. Press @ REC/STOP to resume recording again. Recoreng wil continue in tha same direction as below. ar racoting an AM soedeest, sound is momenta inter nated when You sat ane op aca. [To reduce noise while AM recording ——SS—*| (Beat proof function) El Press FM MODE/BP while recording. Each time you press the bution, BP 1 and BP 2 willbe displayed al terately ‘Solact the position where there is less nose Recording operations maaRecording operations Hl Recording from compact discs Press DECK 2 & OPEN, and then insert the tape. ies the holder by hand. “Tape dvecion is automaticaly se a a Press DOLBY NR. ‘You have to turn Dolby NR ON/OFF according to the type of recording you want to make. Everytime you press the button: OO NR-»(OFF) I Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Everytime you press the button; pases Es ‘One side ie recorded, then recording steps auto: matically, ‘522. Cx Both sloas (rontside--raverse side) are esorded, then recording stope automatically. EjPress cp. Load CDs into each of the trays. (Gee page 13, [Gj Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you want. Pressing Mt wil stop playback. Press @ REC/STOP to start recording. sti you selected <> in step 8, the direction wil automatically change to ==> when recording stats. ‘The recoring wil prooeed from the fst wack an the selected ‘6D ane wil continue on through the ast track ofthe inal cise (Gage 14), ‘The tape deck stops automaticaly when the CDs fished To stop recording ‘*To add a 4 second sient interval betore stopsing, Press M. The CD wit stop automaticaly too. {To siop recording without a silort inioral ress @ RECISTOP, The CD wil stop automatically too. ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load a tape and change the tape dlrecion as folowing. 1. Pross TAPE DECK 1/2 and select tape deck 2 2. Prees and immediatly theraafter . The tape direction wil be shown as", To record trom a specific point on a tape Botore recording, advance the tape to the paint from where you want o sar recording To record programmed tracks 1, Alter stop 5, program the rack you want (performs steps 2-8 on peg 2, Press @ RECISTOP to start recording.Recording from compact discs 4 Front sioe = se revese ste Fale J? Ie Je il ee ee ee caaie) ‘This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and The interrupted track Is re-recorced in| —_ tracks from amongst those loaded inthe player. Its entirety onthe reverse side, ‘eWhile cecording, ta tack is cut off in the middle atthe end of the front side its re-recorded irom the begiraing, onthe reverse side 5 ‘*At the ond ct the reverse side recording stops and the current track wit be interrupted. tape you wart to use, Perforns elope 1 through 3 on EPress co. Press CD MANAGER to select the desired mode. Every time you press the button: 1-TRAGK->1-DISC—> FALL NORMAL —! (OFF) {-TRACK: Only one particular rack is recorded. {-DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are record T-ALL: The same track numoars on each of the CDs are ‘corded in succession. i [NORMAL: The original display Is restored In about 8 seconds.) Ej] Press Disc 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you want. L This step isnot required if 1-All was selecied instep 2 Recording operations im EijPress 1</ppi to select the de- red track. : {Note J ; This step isnot required i 1-DISC was selected instep 2. | EX Press @ RECISTOP to start recording. | Tostop recording \*To add a 4 second sient interval before stoosing | Press m. The CD wil automaticaly stop tos. | eTo stop recording without a sient interval | Press @ RECISTOP. The CO wil stop automatcally too, peg lrecording operations lil q t | = Tepe crecon ofthe tape | \ yeavromangaa | Tape-to-fape recording ‘The recording level and the Dolby effect willbe racarded as they a ‘on the tape being played back. Dy Press tare. Press OPEN on both decks and insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck + For recoruing: Into deck 2 ‘Ces tha holders by hand, “Tape ciraction is automaticaly set to "> Ei Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Every ime you press the button; some tooo 7 One side is recorded, then recerding stops auto- matically. StD, CHD: Both sides (rot skle—sreverse sda) aro recorded then recoreng stops automatcaly Press TAPE EDIT to start recording. ‘ltyou selected <=> in step 3, the direction wil automatically ‘change to == when recording stars. To stop recording: Press W Both decks will stop, ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load @ tape and change the tape direction as folowing |. Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and select tape deck 2 2. Press + and immediately tereefterM. Te tape ctection willbe shown as" ‘To record trom a specific point on a tape Before recording, advance the tape to the point rom where you want stat recordingUsing the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings Press SOUND E@Q Joystick to turn on the equalizer. ‘The SOUND EG lame lights more brightly, end “FLAT is cleared Dial SOUND Eto select the sound quality or sound field. ‘When itis tuned clockwise, the settings aro selacted in the fl lowaig sequence © HEAVY (sound quality) Select his when playing rock or other Kinds of music that ‘sound batter wth an added punch @ CLEAR (sound quality) Selec this for azz or other kinds of music for which clanty in he trebe range is desired @ SOFT (sound quelity) Scioct this when istering to background muse @ DISCO (sound field) ‘Select this to produce sound with the same kind oflenginy raverborations heard ata cisco, @ LIVE (sound tie) Selec this to make veoals more alive @ HALL (sound feta) Select this to add an expansivaness fo the sound to pro= 4uce the atmasphere ofa great concert hal @ MANUAL (see page 27) @ AVEO (see page 20) “The original dapay is restored on the dplay panel in ebout 5 seconds. The sound qualyisound feld setting can be changed as long as the SOUND EQ ison. To release the equalizer Press SOUND EQ joy stick so that "FLAT is ispiayed |When using the remote control to perform the operations de- scribed above Press EQ, Each tre this button Is pressod, the satting is changed in the se- quence given in step BJ. Note that after "MANUAL Is displayed, FLAT" Is selected. Boosting the super woofer n Press S.WOOFER. ‘*¥hen listening tothe sound through the speakers MID {modium)-+MAX igh) Light off (OFF) piesabee eee ae ‘*\hen istening tothe sound through the headphones Lighton (ON)=tLight off (OFF) ts ‘All recordings are performed at the tat setting even if an aiternative ‘ound quality/sound fied setting has been selected and the super wooter eects sat a. ON, a j i 3 | ; iSound quality/sound field operation = ue Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (Al) equalizer The Al equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound quality coordinates fo achieve subtie Sound quality settings with 02s. Press SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the equalizer. The SOUND EQ lamp lights mere biightly, and “FLAT is cleared 2 Dial SOUND E0 to display “Al EQ.” When itis turned ciockwisa, the sotings ae selectod in the fo: lowing secuence. @ HEAVY @ CLEAR @ SOFT @ Disco @ lve @ HALL @ MANUAL @ aiea Ef Orerate SOUND EQ joystick and set the sound quality as desired. @ «direction: SOFT-SHAAP seting @ | 1 drecton: LIGHT-HEAVY sating Repeal steps © and @ to sot the desired sound quality ‘The orginal cipiay is restored on the alspiay pana! In about 5 seconds. Only one Al EQ lamp Ighis to give a rough indica: tion ofthe coordinate positon. ‘The sound quality can be e-selecod using SOUND EQ while the lamps lighted. To release the equalizer Press SOUND EQ joystick so that "FLAT Is sisplayed, {vote ‘*The sound quality setting is stored automatically. It Is recalled wen "Ai EO” is next solectes. ‘*All recordings sre performed at the fat setting even it an aiterna- tiva sound quality setting haa been selected,\ Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer Press SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the equalizer. ‘The SOUND EQ lamp lights more brighty, anc “FLAT” is cleored. i Dial sound Ee to display “MANUAL.” \When itis tumed clackwise, the settings are selected in the fol lowing sequence, © HEAVY @ OLEAR @ SOFT @ Disco uve @ HALL @ MANUAL @ AEG - Operate SOUND EQ joystick and set the sound quality as desired. © «> direction: For selecting the range ofthe sound to be adusted Characteristics of each sound range Under 100 Hz: Super woofer range ‘Around 390 Hz: Bass to mid range ‘Around 1 KHz: Midrange ‘Around 3.3 kHe: Midrange to veble Avove 10 kHz: Treble ® |. 1 direction: For adjusting the level (7 steps) When the level is inthe canter, the dot tashes rapidly. Fopeat steps © and @ to sot the desired sound quay ‘The original display is restored on the display: 5 seconds. When the manual equalizer is ON. temps tight. ‘The sound qualty can be re-elected using SOUND EO white the tarp i ignites To release the equalizer Press SOUND EO jy sick go that FLAT" Is deplayed, ound qually satting is stored automatically. It is recalled When "MANUAL" Is rex selectec ‘A recordings are performed atthe flat geting even if an altoinar tive sound qualty setting has been selected Sound quality/sound field operation |ornare Using the timer ‘Selec this timer when you want to use the liner as an alarm clock. You can wake up istening to music (CD, tuner, tape ar au) ata ‘ied volume level and tie, ‘shake sure thatyou hava completed "Setting the ims" on page 10. ‘Switch on the power. ‘The figure shows how to set the pla timer to play a CD from 6:30 to 740. [J Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “® PLAY”. Everytime you press the button: CLOCK--9 PLAY-+ REC ‘Previous display BAL_“ON” time setting (Within 8 seconds or 60) @ Press v or « to select the starting time. @ Press CLOCK/TIMER. EA OFF* time setting @Press v or 4 to select the ending time. @ Press CLOCK/TIMER. Gy [_ Source selection ‘Select the desired source and then prepare for playing. To play CO(e) Press CO and insert CD(S) Hon Prass DISC 1-DISC the CD you want to hear tes, and press Dise selection does not become partot the timer memery. To play tape(s) Press TAPE and inser tapets) INtapes are loaded in both decks, playback wil start from dack 2 To play the radio ross TUNER and tune inthe desired station To play a unit connected to the “AUX” terminals Preas AUX. Ei Play volume setting Set the playback volume, [Press © PLAY/@ REC to select " PLAY”. Everytime you press the buton; © PLAY REC tou (Orr) “The system will shut OFF automatically in ¢ few seconds. ‘The mer play wil sta at the preset time with volume inereas- Ing gradually Up tothe volume level you preset.Using the timer Using the'record ‘Select this timer when you want to use the tmer to record a mice night program or while you are out tate ere Tat youhavecompetSetig te tin en pe 10 Satoh on te por Set tno timer at least 2 minutes before you want to sta recording The figure shows how to set the record timer for recerding FM broatdcasis from 18:30 to 20:0, [i Press CLocKyTimER to select “ REC”. Everytime you press the button, CLOCK +0 PLAY-+ REC ‘Previous dispiay—! BA[_2ON" time setting {within 8 seconds oF 80) @Press v or 4 to select the starting time. @ Press CLOCK/TINER. EOF time setting @Press v or « to select the ending ti @Press CLOCK/TIMER. Ly [_ Source selection Select the desired source and then prepare for recording, To record from the radio Press TUNER to select the band and tune in the desired staton ‘To record from @ unit connected to the "AUX" terminals, Pross AUX. Ej Prepare for recording. 1. Insert tape into deck 2 withthe sido on which the record- ing wil start facing you, Select Dolby NR, 8. Select the reverse mode, Dolby NR and reverse mode do not become part ofthe timer memory. Press © PLAY/® REC to select "®) REC". Every time you press the button; © PLAY_> REC er ‘The system wil shut OFF automaticaly n afew seconds. About 30 seconds before the set time, the stereo mutes at sound automatically a Ii To switch the timer OFF Press © PLAY/® REC and check “® PLAY" (for play timer) or “© REC” (for recocd timer) goes out you set the timer incorrectly Repeat the procedure from step 1 To check settings Prass CLOCKITIMER to select “® PLAY" (Jor play timer) or *@ REC" (or record tener “Two seconds later the display wi change in the folowing order Fo pay tener © Play star une @ Play ond time @ Play source and playback volume ‘For record time @ Recorsing start tme @ Recorting enditime @ Recording source You can check the settings oven when the system is OFF. To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is com pleted ‘The volume level and music souree are store inthe timer memory and the timer wil startin these preset conditions. However, tha Oise ‘numbers, Dotty NF and reverse mode do not got stored in the timer memory. 1 Ale step 6, turn on the power and stat playing the desired 2. Reset the Disc number, Dolby NR and reverse mode if you have changed any of them, conilem that a Disc or cassettes is inser fd, then press power to put the unit on stand by. ‘Turning the timer ONIOFF As long as “® PLAY" or"® REC" is agplayed, tho ter will ome. ON everyaay as se. ‘You can tur the timer ON/OFF by pressing ® PLAYI® REC while the system is OFF. Remember that whan “@ PLAY" or REC" Is displayed, the timer |S ON. When not displayed, tho timer is OFF. ‘ifthe power is on, the timer will nt function. The system must bo Inthe standby mode, ‘if you snitch the power to he standby mode while the playitecora timers functioning, the OFF time setting wil not be activated. ‘It AUK is Selected as the source, when the timer comes ON, the ‘system will turn ON and will engage "AUX as the source. If you ant to playback or record from a connected component, set the ‘componen’s timer to the same time. (See the instruction manual that came with the component) ‘eThe play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer.ce O00 0-0,0: Oy eg COL GOO as (Choc "SLEEP! is doled [sieea CL C0IO-O.OG Teter turns power to your ays OFF atthe st tine (ie Zhours, setae at 30 minutes eral tlets you fal ete fate bus Peyremote contro! on¥] =n ‘*Make sure that you have completed “Seti the time" on page 10. ‘Switch on the power. ‘The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes, ross SLEEP to solat tha dosived time Every time you press the button; ro s60 8012008 “The system is tuned off after the set tims has elapsed. ‘To cancel the sleep time: Press SLEEP to select OFF” To confirm the remaining time: (only while power is ON) Pross SLEEP. ‘To change the time remaining during operation: Press SLEEP to show the remaining ima then press SLEEP to se- lectthe desired time, (Tho sleep timer tuens OFF automatically the moment you attompt to edi-record a CD using CD Manager functon. ‘*The sleep timer can be used in combination with the playkecord ‘ima. The sieep timer always has priory. Be sure not to overlap timer sotings. Using an external unit listening to an external source (See page 7 for external uit connection) 1. Press AUX The power wit'come on automaticaly 2. Star playback from the external source. (For dotale, refar to the owner's manual ofthe equipment) Recording from an external source 1, Follow steps 1~3 on page 21 2. Press AUX 3, Press @ RECISTOP (recording stars) 4. Start playback from the external source, (For deals, refer to the ‘owmer's manual of the equipment ) Listening with headphones Feduce the volume level, and connect the heacohones. Piug type: 8.5 mm stereo listening for prolonged periods of time to pravent hearing damage. Reference | Timer aConvenient functions Sea way wy ‘One-touch play ZF = When the system is on standby, playing starts automaticaly when ‘you press one ofthe follosing buttons. LUstening to radio broadcasts TUNER ‘The station heard praviously Is tuned Listening to compact dises cD Play starts from track 1 of the CD. payed previous DISC 1-DISC 5 Play starts from track 1 on the selected C0. Listening to tapes TAPE Playback starts from deck 2 if tapes havo been istlld a both decks. ‘Switching displays El Press DISPLAVIDEMO to select the desired spectrum analyzer. Everytime you press the button ‘Aurora~+(OFF)-»Norral Peak hold! Te mute the volume This feature is convenient when you have a telephone cal, ec Pross MUTING. Press the button again to cancel "MUTING® goes out. Muting can aleo be cancelled by lowering the volume all the way (, \When the system is turned off, the muting operation wil be automat: icaly cancels.1] How to hold CDs XG) jae) & em ‘Do nat touch the recorded surface. owe To re-record SS Detection hole Concerning CDs with this system, you can only play CDS compact jee However, do net use regular shape COs (heartshape, octagonal, ec). CDs ofthe DIGITAL AUDIO ‘or can damage the unt Handling precautions Be sure to handle CDs according to the precautions shown on the left (E-I@). Failure to do so may damage the CD or the unit. ‘if you ate taking the CD trom & cold to a warm environment, moisture may form an the OD. Wipe this off with a sot, dry, int frae cloth before using the CO. ‘*Do not wre on the label side wih a ballpoint pen or other wing inetrument, #00 not use record cleaning sprays, benzina, thinner, static lectricty preverion liquids or any other solvent. ‘*Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with ‘exposed adhesive trom tape or left over paslad aft stickers.) ‘*Do not use scratch-proo! protectors oF covers other than those ‘pected for use with his system, [Storage precautions Cid Be sure to store CDs in thelr cases to protect them from cust, seratches, and warping, Do not place or store CDs in the following places ‘sLovetions exposed to direct sunlight ‘sHumi or dusty locations: ‘Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance ‘In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile Concerning cassette tapes Selection of cassette tapes ‘Tapos can got caught on the capstans. Use caution with the following types of tapes. Cassette tapes exceeting 100 minutes ‘Tapes ara made ofa thin flm matarial. Do not repeatedly advance and stop the tape, fast-forward tor rewind i Endless-tapes For ths unit is recommended to use tapes which are anproprate to the auto reverse mechanism. ‘Abways read the instructions provided wth your tapes, Tape slack “Tape slack may cause the tape to break. Use a pencil or sznlar object to take up the stack, Erasure prevention Use a screnctver or similar object o break out the tab ‘To re-record on a protected cassette, Cover the hola with adhesive tape. Donat cover the dtection ole on high-pestion tape. ‘Storage precautions Do not place or store tapes inthe falioning places in high temparature (35°C or highar) or high humidity (B0% or higher) areas, sina strong magneto field (near a speaker, on ip of aTV, etc) ‘This can erase a recording ‘Locations exposed to rect sunlight Reference |Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit check the chart below fora possible cause ol the problem you are experiencing, Some sknple checks ora minor adjustment on your part ‘eliminate the problam and restore proper operation, Ifyou are in doubt about some of the chack points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, rafer tothe czectory of Authorized Service Centors (enclosed with this uni) to locato a convenient service center. or consult your deel! for instructions, station (direct wave) and the signa rellected {om the buicing or mountain (elected wave)] | Reference: Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remeds : 7 7 page(s) Problems common to all systems There eno sound when | Volume is ee oo bw ‘aust he voume level win hevoume | 12. 18,78 thopowers ON soni The location ofthe various | Tho (+) and (~)connaclonsto one othe” | Cornea seater cords Garey @ misiealinsruments isnot | speakers srerversed wel deine, Te lot and ight sounds | Tho ean gh cowestons wire Connect seater coriecoreain are reversed. speaker are reversed, | Low iequency sounds | Elec th lot or sgh LOW epeatar able] | Goons hae and igh apeaarcabin to) eannat be heard rotcomecied te LOW wena. When istening tothe | The etang git cowestons ihe ‘Connect te extemal wis cod coveay 7 txternal un the tat and | exoma un a vverea nt sounds are reversed. ‘There fsno sound when a | The [=)—nd(-) wre ofthe spetercods | Swi ha syiom othe wandoy mode, 6 sources belng layed. | ae shot and reconnest te spoatr cus co but they ae not shores. Then sich on he : power “ERROR” message ‘Wong opeatenas been dove ‘Operate unl coral by lowing Be aepoare on the depay perting nist, ‘appears on the '*You plugged the power cord in for the first} Set the time. | 10 dlepiay ‘ine There was a power tare rca While listening to FM broadcasts Theres “rushing nose” | The varemting sansa orgaslarce. | Tyouare osha an ndoor alana, change [7 uring a etoreo brondoct toanoutéor eterna which is nt aude ‘luring « monaurl broadeast, 7 You hear excessive noise | The insation locaton and ofeniaion ol uring stereo broadeset, | the entanna are ureutble and occasional the sound deeppears “The sere indicator |The Yaron Suton is along dtc "STEREO")flekers and | Tr power ofthe TV sel or VRIsON. | Tym fl he TV sat or [STEREO tckorsand Th poner fe TV seo VER yeh afte TV Seer VOR “The sound during asteeo | Thole bldng o mounan nearby. | Use allgv@ade olor alema, and 7 broadcast is Many [Distortion causa by irerence ital tina good locaton, neg ana iatrted batveen te gral rom te tensmting ‘orientation fr reception. While listening to AM broadcasts ‘You hear an unusual best sound. You are using te eysiom atthe came time ‘you aro playing a TV set ‘Switch off te TV set, or use the eystem further awey trom i ‘You hear a low-frequency bum. “The antenna wire sear the power cord ‘Separate the antenna wir rom the power core,Reference Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remex aa . ad page(s) _| When there is a television set nearby | The pleture onthe TV | Tholocaton and orntaion othe rusnna | you ar using anwdoorantama, change [7 | Giseppeersoreiipee | grefooret a teameutoeartarna appear on the screen. “The wiring atthe back ofthe eysiem f= | Separate te antenna wire ofthe TV set treable | ato eto, When listening to tapes Sound’ ow, interment, | Heads ee dy. Sean ho feats = pects, nie iach Dopy NR ONGFFamacrg oe | 8 feratohy, 7 | ype otrecrcng you mado. The dock docorot efter | The exe preveton tabs ave removed | Alah ape wo caver th space Iltby = tho recording mode tramthe cast, removal lth ease preven abs While listening to compact discs [The dleplay dooe not chow | The dio lbolis upside down: Solin dic with bel cig upwar 3 theconectindetion 5 The as in be die witha sof thecomaetindeaton, [The aae ny Wipe the disc wit sof th. A tomer youprese he play | The dscis suaichea enlace the de wih anew ora button. “Te seis badly warped The desis a nonstandard ono Polaco tie dec witha dtorrtone | _ “There i conderseion inside he GO Wat for 60 minutes before ung the GD | change. paver ‘Reerlain asic passage | The ci ary, Wie te dice wit’ sot doth, # can't be played corset. While using the remote control The systom cennotbe | Thebattavos are nsalodin he overso | Renee ho batros nthe corect = cperaed win Broremote | poly poly. control. The batteries are run-down. Repiace the batteries with new batteries. 5 Maintenance iFithe surfaces are dirty For a cleaner crisper sound ‘To.clean this unit, wipe with a sot, cry cloth. {ithe surfaces are extremely diy, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap- ‘and.watar solution oF a weak detergent soluton, ‘sNever uss alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, or chemically treated cloths to clean this unit ‘*Before using chemicaly impregnated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth careful. We recommend that you periodically clean parts {he shaded por tion in the figure below) the tape contacts Ike the heads Do not use any solution other than aleoho for head caning Ls iTechnical specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION lis power output ‘THD 10%, both channels driven 100 W por char (62) 1 Kz continuous power output THD 1%, beth channels driven (OW) 70W por chara (60) Input sonsitvity UX 250mv Input Impedance ‘Ux rox AMPLIFIER SECTION [is power output ‘THD 10%, bath channels driven ‘TOW por eharne! (60) 1 kz continuous power output ‘THO 1%, both channels driven (IN) £0 per eharnal (en) Input sensitivity ‘aux 250m Input impedance ‘aux 10K FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 187.£0-108.00 He (60 ests) Sensitivity 325 08 15nv Antenna termina) 752 (unpatancsc) AM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 522-1620 He (0H sone) Sensitivity ‘820 46 S00 nWim CASSETTE DECK SECTION Track system “ack, 2am Hoods TRecordplayback —_Soidpemalioy hea Erasure Dube gap forte eas Hotor BC sero motor Recording system AC bas 100 We Erasing systore “AC erase ‘Tape speed 4dome Frequency response (+8, 8 dB at DECK OUT) [NORMAL (TYPE) ‘SBME ke HH (TYPE S5He—4 ere on =o Dolly NR of 50 6B (A woighteg) Doty NR on ‘5008 (CCiR) a For Australia and NowZestand 20 0B (A weighted) For others Doiby NA oft 50 6B (Avwelghios) Dolby NF on 0.68 (IR) iow and futer 0% (WRIAS) Fast forward and rewing tines ‘Approx. 120 seconds wih 40 cessets taps cD SECTION ‘Sampling frequency serrate Decocing eptiinese 2am sourcelwavelength ‘Semconactrasar780 rm Number of channels Ster29 Frequency response. 20-20 He (+1, 208) Wow and futer Becowmaasirebe lint Digit stor os D/A converter MASH (1 btDAC) ‘SPEAKER SECTION | ‘Fay spester system rTeneana ype ‘eencone ype ‘Soncone ype Piezo ype Teal “ota 160 W (tose) Tota 20 8 (ON) 84 cBW (1.0m) 20H, 35K vtput sound pressure fvel (ross over requoncy Froquencyrange 45 He-22 Kz (- 1608) 55 He-20 ie (108) Dimensions (WxHXD) —250%330%310rrm Wight 48% SPEAKER SECTION ESTES) Type ‘way 2 spasker system Speaker(s) Wooler Hemconetype Micrange ‘amore ype Inopedance Tata Input power “otal 100 W (ss) Total SOW (ON) Output sound pressure level 84 48 (1.0), (Gross over frequency 200 He Frequency range 48 Hz-22 Wie (18 cB) 82-20 sr (1068), Dimensions (WitxO) — 210%90%288 mn Welgnt 3546 GENERAL, Power opty ‘AG 230-240 V, S02 ‘AO 250 V, 50H aw Dimensions (WXHXO) —270%206x347 mm Weight 75% GENERAL Power aupply Fer United Kingdom, austria and NewZealand 1G 250-240 V, 502 Fer oters ‘AO 250 V, 80 Ha Powar consumption 156" Dimensions (WxHxD) ——27Ox398x947r0n Weight i Notes: 1. Speotcations are subject to change without notice. Weight and cimensions are approximats 2. Total harmonic cistorion is measures by the digital spectrum analyzer MASH isa trademark of NTT. Before moving or shipping this system Praparethe system as described below opr ‘vent camage othe mechan, 41 Rerowe a COs. 2. Pressed, 5. Prats for more seconds ‘The espiay wit change from “WATT” to ‘LOCKED to "GOGD AYE" and tally "ZEZ~ Then, the uni wl be fered OFF autorrticaly. (Ti wll sot the s0-caloa ‘shipaing mado") 4. Unplug he stereo. | tne seeing mace wt tum OFF auonatcty | nen youtur he power ON the ext ene ‘THIS MUSIC SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE NEW AM STEREO BROAD- CASTS FROM THE AM BAND RADIO STATIONS. HOWEVER LIKE MANY MUSIC. ‘SYSTEM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET IT WILL REPRODUCE THIS AM ‘STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM MONO, WHICH, IN EFFECT, IS OF NO LESSER QUAL- ITY THAN YOUR EXISTING AM MONO MUSIC SYSTEM. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan ® RQT4175-2B 108721127(0)