Panasonic ® CD Stereo System Operating Instructions The illustrations show SC-AK44. Model No. DIGITAL AUDIO _ SC-AK44 SC-AK33 SC-AK22 SC-AK12 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Table Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product For ophmum performance and safety, please read these mstruchons carefully These operating instructions are applicable to the folk)wing system II These operating instructions, however, fundamentally eratmn ol system SC-AK44 Supplied accessories .............................................. PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ Placement of speakers ............................................
THE FOLLOWING APPUES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: CAUTION: Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................ 20 Tape-to-tape recording .......................................... 21 Recording from radio broadcasts ........................ 22 Recording from compact discs ............................ 23 To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) ............................................. 24 Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings ..........................................
PRECAUTIONS Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. AffenNards keep them handy for future reference. 3. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F). 4. | .E k_ E ewhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly.
Concerning the remote control O R6, AA, UM-3 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers, This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Connections • Plug the AC power cord =nto a household AC outlet only after all other connections have been made • To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off ] Connect the FM indoor antenna, Tape the antenna to a wail or column, rn a posdlon where radio signals are recewed with the least amount of interference m For best reception sound quality: An FM outdoor antenna is recommended [_ AdhosNe tape ,_.__ (See page 7 ) ] Connect the AM loop antenna.
t FM outdoor antenna i _ (not included) You may need an outdoor antenna ff you use this system _n a mountainous roglOflor =he=dea retnforced..
[] Main unit No. ii I Name Ref. page _) AC supply indicator (AC IN) Thisindicatorlightswhenthe unitis connectedto the AC power supply. _) Standby/on switch ((b/l, POWER) ............................. 11 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Play timer/record timer button (®PLAY/®REC) ......................................................... _) Clock/timer button (CLOCK/rIMER) 27 ............
Front panel controls _ Remote control ] Buttons such as _ functions in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. No. (_ TUNER TAPE Ref. page Standby/on button (0) ............................................... 11 Auto off button (AUTO OFF) .................................... 10 Numeric buttons (>_10,1-9, 0) ............................ PROGRAM CANCEL REPEAT P, ANDOW AUX Name 13, 16 Program button (PROGRAM) ................................... 17 Cancel button (CANCEL) ......
+ [] Turning f_e demo (unction off. If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown when the unit is switched to standby. This function is set to on at the time of purchase. Press and hold [-DISPLAY/-DEMO] until "NO DEMO" is displayed, The display changes each time the button is held down. NO DEMO (off) _ DEMO (on) 7 [] Auto.
Setting the time This is a 12-beur display clock. This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m.. ] Switch on the power. I ] Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select Every time you press the button: CLOCK-_ L ®PLAY _ Previous display "CLOCK". I _)REC ._ _ 2 ] (within 7 seconds or so) Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) present time. ] or (A)] to show the =€ Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time. The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set the time.
. o._ _ _- ;;V ¸ -_ _+,--_,_ _ _, :" _ + B -- The unit comes on automatically. Every time you press the button: FM <--_AM _ __ Press B ress [TUNER, [l, BAND] TUNE to select MODE] to select band. "MANUAL". MANUAL _ PRESET. B Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (^)] to select the "TUNED" is displayed when a radio station is tuned. ___ 8ANO i_ , L_ i !i::!!fi! + ....... ..... n_v_oE frequency of the required station. played when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
Presetting. racllo broadCo+its" ! ml ..... There are two methods of praseffing stations. Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in. Up to 12 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. ] Automatic presetting J Do the following once each for FM and AM. Preparation: • Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin (-_ page 12). Press and hold [MEMORY b,.ll_/Ib.lb4 ].
Concerning compact discs With this system, you can only play compact discs having this mark. [] However, do not use irregular shaped COs. CDs of the soft can damage the unit. .............. J ow to hold CDs i ir_-i[_ DIGITAL AUDIO Handling precautions ] • If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, Hint-free cloth before using the disc. • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
•Listening to compact discs This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized ÷ upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW. ] Press [__, OPEN/CLOSE] button. The unitwillcome on automatically and the trayopens. ] Set CD in the tray.
• • - i H I REPEAT CD ] Press [DISC]. ] (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you want. ] Press the numeric button to select the desired track number. Panasol_ic The CD wdl be played from the selected track to the last track of the final dlsc (._ page 15) _J To select a two-digit track Press [>_10]and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or SO For example Track no 20 [>10] --, [21 -- [0] Track no 35 [_>10]--, [3] _ [5] % It .... :.........................
Ustening to €oml_ct_[S_ D,_[][_Jl[_[,_][i'it] I l | I[oj |l]I _"-" -" ] You can program up to 24 tracks ] Press [CD]. EnsureCD _sstopped ] Press [PROGRAM], ] Press [DISC]. ] (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you want, r_ Press numeric button to []select desired Repeat thesteps [] through untiltheyou have track. progremmed all the tracks you want. Play wdl start in the programmed sequence To cancel program play mode Press [PROGRAM] In the stop mode.
L -* Listening fO compact discs -. Thts function makes it easter for you to select spec_l CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded m the player You can use this function to make recordtngs as well There are 3 CD/treck selection modes. • For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs 1-Track mode (1-TRACK) • For playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs t-Disc mode (t-DISC) • For playing back 1 track on all loaded CDs 1-Track All-Disc mode (1-ALL) - ; i tft i 3 rnn7 i_ u Li C ............
Listening to tapes " You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes. It identifies the type automatically. Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes, il Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. The unit will come on automatically.
Ustenl.eto _,_es_ _. [] To fast-forward _........... , . or rewind the tape 1 Press [1_1<1/<1<1] or [I_I_/I).tIH] in the stop mode. Tape direction "[>" i vl 1 L__]To_o f To rewind To fast-forward [_
The recordinglevelwillbe recordedas it is on the tape being played beck. ] Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. ] Press [--_ OPEN] on both decks For playback: Into deck 1 For recording: Into deck 2 Close the holders by hand. ] I_'_ only Press [REV MODE] to select and insert the tapes. the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: J _. _),(_Z) :One side records only. :Both sides record (fi-ont _ reverse). "C_:) " automatioafly changes to ___)" when [TAPE EDIT] is pressed.
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. ] Press [--_ DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Closethe holderby hand. ] [L'_'_f_l only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse Everytime you pressthe button: mode. :. + :3 +C:.:_ L J : One side, only, records. _,C_3 : Both sides recard (froet side -, reverse side). "C_3 " automatically changes to "--"_) " when [QREC/STOP] is pressed. I LJ-+c ......... o_oooooooo] _ ] Select a radio station. Perform steps [] on page 12.
Keco a, g--r"n from ...... ......discs" ......... :" Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. ] Press [__ DECK 2 OPEN], and insert the tape. Close the holderbyhand. ] _ only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every timeyoupressthe button: "_ : One side only records. _]),C_D ii : Both sides (front _- reverse) record. iI C_.]) automatically changes to "_])" is pressed. I_ only when [IIIREC/STOP] ] Press [CD]. ] Insert CD in the tray.
This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs end tracks from amongst those loaded in the player• Press [ADECK 2 OPEN] end insert the tape. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. ] Press [CD]. ] Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode. Everytimeyou pressthe burton: 1-TRACK -,,- 1-DISC -,.- 1-ALL E];:::::: ............ tI % .ORMAL (OFF) J_l 1-TRACK: 1-DISC: 1-ALL: Only one particular track is recorded. The tracks on only one pan'icular disc are recorded.
Dial [SOUND EO] to select the sound quality or sound field. When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the fallowing sequence. _) _) HEAVY (sound quaitty) Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sound better with an added punch. CLEAR (sound quality) Select this tot"jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired. SOFT (sound quality) Select this when listening to background music.
only ] Dial [SOUND EQ] to display "MANUAl.". When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following sequence. (_ HEAVY (_) CLEAR ® SOFT ® D_SCO (_ LIVE (_ HALL MANUAL _) AI4EQ (_ FLAT -- [] Adjust (_ the sound quality. <-- --+ direction: For selecting the range of the sound to be adjusted Characteristics of each sound range Under 100 Hz: Super woofer range Around 330 Hz: Bass to midmnge Around 1 kHz: Midrange Around 3.
The timer has two functions. It can be sot to on at a certain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record the radio or from the aux source. The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer. • Turn the unit on and sot the clock (-_ page 11). • For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to; tape, CD, radio or aux, and sot the volume.
ePLAYI _)REC O 1"o change the timer Press [@PLAY/_)RIEC] to select the des=red hmer Every hme the button =spressed the setting changes as follows ®PLAY Q _ ®REC (OFF) .
This timer turns your settable at 30-rninute "nusJc. system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to Switch on the Dower The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes. While enjoying the desired source: Press [SLEEP] to select the desired Pana_mi_ time. Every time you press the button: r,- SLEEP30 -,_ SLEEP 60--,- SLEEP 90 _._ SLEEP 120_-- SLEEP OFF l The system is turned off after the set time has elapsed.
Before requesting service, make the checks below. If you can't fix the system as descnbed below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authodzed Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer• For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter M the U.S.A. and Panssonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A., carl 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.
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AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 70Hz-120 Hz,bothchannels ddven (Low channel) 100W perchannel (6f4) 120Hz-16kHz, bothchannels driven (High channel) 40W per channel (6_) Total Bi-Amp power 140W per channel Power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 8OHz, both channels driven (Lowchannel) 105W per channel (6Q) 1 kHz, both channels ddven (High channel) 45W per channel (6Q) Total el-Amp power 150W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input Impedance AUX 13k.
