CD Stereo System SC-AK27 SC-AK17 Operating InstructionsBefore using Dear customer Thank you for purchasing tis product. For optimum performance and safety, please road theso instructions careful ‘These operating instuctons are applicable tothe folowing system, ‘These operating instrucions, however, fundamentally explain the op- ‘eration of system SC-AKE7. System SGaKar SGAKIT Main writ SAAKGT SAAKIT ‘Speakers ‘SB-AK27 ‘SB-AKI7 ‘The model number and serial numberof this product can be found on elther the back or the bottom of the unit Please note them in the space provided below and keep for futuee reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CAUTIOI ‘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 RK OF FRE, ELECTR HOCK OR PRODUCT ORMAGE. BO NOT EXPOSE THis PPLANCE TO | Ran, SPLAsuING ORPPWNG OM HOSTURE CAUTION: ‘TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Table of contents ‘Supplied accessories .. Precautions Placement of Speakers vnunnnnnnennersn ‘Concerning the remote control. Batley staat oon Correct mathod of use Connections ‘Basic connections (lor supplied accessories) ‘Optional antonna connections. Extomal unt comocton. Front panel controls Turning the demo function off, Economy mode.. Setting the time Presetting radio broadcasts @OVVaannaaan Listening to radio broadcasts.. 13 Listening to compact discs ..... ae 4 ‘Loading and checking COs at Sequential play. oo 1s Direct aocess play»... 7 7 16 Rropeat pay 7 16 fandom play 16 rogram play Seater To liston fo special CDs and tacks (CO Manager function) Listening to tapes Recording operations Before recording (Deck 2 only) .. Recording from radio broadcasts Recording from compact discs .. ‘To record special CDs and tracks (CD ‘Tape-to-tape recording Supplied accessories Pleasa check and identily the supplied accessories Uso numbers indicated in parentheses whan a ‘aking fo replacement par, (Only for U.S.A) To order accessories contact 1-800:332-5368. ‘or web site (htpdww.panasoniccom). [Ac power surpiy cord 0 (fuA006s-4) [1 PMirdoee antznna (RSAOODE YD)... seeeseeeee TE SzUsing the builtin sound quality/ ‘sound field setting Boosting the super WOOFET jnnnenen ‘Adding bass. Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (Al) equalizer w.ninnen 26 Selecting the 3D acoustic image (3D Al) equalizer . Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer. 27 Using the timer .. 28 Using the play timer 20 Using the record tier ee Saar 0: 3 rvmunnrennsennnneses 26 Using the playirecord timer mn Using the sleep timer..ncsen nnn Using an external unit Convenient functions Concerning compact discs Concerning cassette tapes Troubleshooting guide .. Maintenance Technical specifications .. Product Service srenenen (CAA toop antenna set (RAD0224) * AM op antenna. te ast antenna holder pe. [Remote contrat (] Bateros 2 pes. rans ae TP (Fi, Aa, UN-3) a 2 (ANK-CHOAANK) —_(RAK-CHOEGWK ‘THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE US.A.: CAUTION: ‘This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits fora Class 8 digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of tho FCC. Bucs. ‘These limits ere designed to provide reasonablo protection against harmul interference in a residential instatation. This equipment ‘generates, uses and can ragiae radio Irequency energy and, it ot instalod and used in accordance withthe instructions, may ‘cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there Is no guarantee that interference will rot occur in @ pat ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harm interfer- ‘ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encoureged 10 try to correct the interference by one ofthe fallowing measures: '¢ Reorient or relocate the recelving antenna, ‘© Increase the separation between the equipment and receive. '* Connect the equipment into an outlt on a circuit diferent tom thal to which the receiver is connected, ‘© Consult the dealor or an experienced radio/TV technician for hop. FCC Notice: This system complies with new Part 18, except for ‘the racio receiver, which complies wit old Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harniu interference, ana (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interforence thal may cause undesirab’e operation, The radio receiver is not subject to above tam (2). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment ‘would void the users authoniy 1o operate this device 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 symbo), within an equisteral tango, is infonded to alert the usor to me presence of uninsulated "éangarous votago” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electic sock to persons. ‘The exclamation point within an equilateral tianglo Is intendod to alot the usar to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) inctructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. a i § zBefore using z Precautions Betoro using this uit please read these operating instructions caretuly. “Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit ise as wel as the safety suggestions listed betow: Afterwards koop them handy for future reference. 1. Power Source —The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as ‘marked on tho unit 2, Polarization—i! the unt is equipped with a polarized AC power lug (a plug having one blade wider than tho other, that plug wil fitinto the AC outlet only one way. This is @ safety feature. Ifyou are unabie to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug, Ifthe plug should stil fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not deteal the safely purpose of the polarized plug 3, Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be routed 59 that they are not likly to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Never take Hold of the phig fo cord if your hand is wot, and always grasp the plug body ‘when connecting oF disconnecting it 4, Nonuse Periods—When the units not used, tum the power of. When left unused for a fong period of me, the unit should be ‘unplugged from the household AC outet eee Environment 4. Qutdoor Antenna Grounding—it an outside antenna is con: nected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded ‘50 a 10 provide some protection against vollage surges and builtup static charges. Section 810 of tho National Electrical ‘Code, ANSUNFPA No. 70-1980, provides information with re- ‘spect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting stucture, {grounding ofthe loadin wire fo an antenna discharge unit, size (of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge’ uni ‘connection to grounding electrodes. and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 61020) “GROUNDING CONDUCTORS {NEC SECTION 610-21) GROUND CLAMPS: Pa SERVICE GROUNDING eeinose sen ESA tay NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2. Water and Molsture—Do not use this unit near water—for ex- ample, near a bathtub, washbow!, swimming pool, or the like, Damp basements should also be avoided. ‘3, Hoat—The unit should be situated away from heat sources such ‘as raacors and the tke. {also should not be placed in temperatures less than $°C (41°F) (oF greater than 35°C (95°F), 4. Condensation--Meisture may form on the lens in the folowing conctions ‘Simmediately aft a heater has been turned on. ‘sin a stearny or very humid room. ‘¢uhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one, lW meisture lors inside this uni, it may not operate propery. To Correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate, Placement 1. Ventilation—The unit should be situated so that its lecation oF positon does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Alow 10 cm (4°) clearance from the rear ofthe unt 2. Foreign Materisl—Care should be taken so that objects do not fall nto and fiquids are not spied into the unit. Do not subject ‘thio unt to excessive smoke, dust, mecharical vibration, or shock 3. Magnetism—The unit should be situated away trom equipment ‘or devices that generate strong magnetic fields, ‘Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, other than system com- ponents. on top ofthe unit 5, Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface. Carts and Stands—The unit should bo used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manuiacturer. ‘The unit and cart combination should be moved With care. Quick stops, excessive forea, and un- leven surfaces may cause the unt and cant combi- ration to overturn, 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—Tho unit shoul not be mounted to a wal or ceiling, unless specifed in tis operating instructions. ees (See page 25 for detals) Clean the cabinet, panel and controls witha soft cloth lightly moist ‘ened with mid detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent ‘such as alcohol or benzin. 1. Damage Requiring Service —The unit should be serviced by ‘qualified service personne! when: {a) Tao AC power supply cord or the plug has beon damages: oF {(b) Objocts nave falion or iquid has been spilled inte the unt; or {) The unit has been exposed to rain; or {(€) Tae unit does ot appear to operate normally or exhibits a ‘marked change in performance; or {e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged, 2. Servicing —The user should not atiompt to service the unt ‘beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other ‘serving should be referred to an authorized sorvien personnel For the adress of an authorized servicentor: In the U.S.A, 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http:dwwew panasonic.com) In Canada 905-624-5505 or web sito (wn panasonie.ca/tdbekea.htm)Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just pur ‘chased Is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now is time to ‘consider how you can maximize tho fun and excitement your equip ‘ment offs. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ. lion's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of "your equipment by playing tata sale level, Ono thal lets the sound ome through loud and clear without ennoying blaring or ‘storton—and, most importaniy, without affecting your sensitive hearing, We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure fo excessive noise, Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level" ‘adapts fo higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “norma” can ‘actually ba loud and harmful to your heaving, Guard agaist this by seting your equipment ata sale level BEFORE your hearing adapis. To establish a sale level ‘© Start your volume contol at @ tow setting '* Stowiy increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably ang learty, and without distortion (Once you have established a comfortable sound level ‘© Set the dial and leave it there “Taking a minute todo this row wil elp to prevent hearing damage for loss in the future, Afterall, we want you listening fora Iifetime, SEE Placement of speakers | ‘Speakers are designed icenticaly so that no left or right channe! ctentaton is necessary. Keep your speakers atleast 10 mm ("9/27 away from tie system for proper ventilation. Superwooter 7 Vana Caution + Use the speakers only with the recommended _ystem. Failure (odo 30 may lead to damage to the ampiiior andlor the speakors, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or it you ‘experince @ sudden change in performance. + Do not altach these speakers to walls or ceilings. ig the remote control Battery installation 6, AA, UMS. Sstore uso mm Inset the batteries observing the corect polaiies (9. ©} [Use of batteries ‘© Do not mix old and ner batteies, or batteries of diferent types {manganese and akalin, ete} ‘© Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not aternpt to disassemble them; and be sure they are not shor:- mH buttons (444, ber) Muting button (MUTING) .. <4/V button (/V} ‘Sleep button (SLEEP) Disc button (DISC) Repeat button (REPEAT) Equalizer button (EQ) DAWA button (AVA) Stop button (@) 68889888 82898 i i iTurning the demo function off 4 {tthe clock has not bean set, 2 demonstration of he ckspay i shown, ‘when the units switched to standby. ‘This function is set to on at the time of purchase. ‘Tum this function off fo get the most from the economy made (609 below. Press and hold [-DISPLAV/-DEMO] until “NO DEMO" is displayed, ‘The dispay changes each sme the buton is held down. NO DEMO (of) +> DEMO (on) Economy mede When this mede is used the display remains blank when the unit is ‘switched to standby mode and the power consumed is reduced 19 (.6W from a maximum of 12. The mode is set to on at the time of purchase, nation in standby eee Display | Power consumpion of deck 7a a lank oew { Note] To got the most trom this mde, tum the demo functon ff or set the dock. Turning ECO on and off Press [Of] to turn the unit on. Press [ECO]. ‘The current ECO mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode. ‘The cispay changes each tre the bution is pressed NORMAL (off) ECO (on) “The economy mode can be tuned on if the uni in standby butt ‘cannot be turned of.|setting the time “Tis ie a 12:hour deplay cock ‘Ths example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m. Switch on the power. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Everytime you pross the buton: CLOCK -+ @PLAY + REC ‘LL. Previous display —! i i (within 7 seconds or so) Press [V] or {A] to show the present time. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time. ‘The dieplay wil retum to whatever was cisplayed before you sat the te, ‘To display the time when system is ON Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK ‘At ECO mode on, to display the time when system is OFF Press [-DISPLAY/-DEMO}, ‘The tkme will be splayed for about § seconds and then the display wil retum to whatever was previously displayed.: | Presetting radio broadcasts ‘© Up to 12 stations can be sot in each band withthe automatic or ‘manual memory presoting ‘I broadcast frequencies are presatin the memory, you can easily tune in any of these frequencies from the systam or remote contr unit ‘© You can preset just those stations you Ike. (See "Preseting only ‘your favorite stations" below.) Press [TUNER BAND] to select band. ‘The power wil come on automaticaly. Every tme you press the button: FM 4 AM, By Proms Tune Mone] to sotect “MANUAL” Every time you press tho button: MANUAL +> PRESET. By 2285 141 oF (41 unt 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 trequeny numbers star seroling. ® When near tothe frequency you are looking for, press the button repeatedly unt the station is tuned in Ef Press and noid [MEMORY] unti the troquoncy begins to change. ‘This wil Sart presetting automaticaly. When fished, te rasho vel tune in the last station memorized. Haute preseting Is not possible because radio signals are weak fr for some other reasons, do the following. Presetting only your favorite stations PProsot the stations one at a time. 1. Pertorm stop El above. Then, press [MEMORY] ("MEMO™ flashes) and select a station with (Vor Al. 2, While “MEMO” is flashing, press [MEMORY] again and select a preset channel with [V] oF [A]. 3. Press [MEMORY] to preset the station, ‘Memory retention ‘Your presets retained in memory for bout 2 weeks while the system 's unplugged. FM allocation setting ‘By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM broadeasis allocated in 0.1 MHz step. ross and hold (TUNER BAND}, Altera few seconds, the splay will ‘chango to a flashing display of th current minimum FM frequency. {It you continue to hold the button down, the minimum trequency will ‘change. Release the buton a tis tim, To return to the origina requency indication, repeat above, ‘Ate: changing te “allocator sting the fequencles you previous preset no hemor wt be deseaListening to radio broadcasts [Ey Press TUNER BAND) to select band. ‘The power wil come on automaticaly Everytime you press the button: FM «> AM. Ba Press TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” or “MANUAL”. Every ime you press the button: MANUAL ¢+ PRESET. PRESET: For preset stations. MANUAL: For non-preset stations EE] Press {1 or A] to select the desired broadcast. “STEREC™ lights when an FM storeo broadcast is bang recotved, “TUNED” igs whan you precise tune in a broadcast ston, Ey Ais the votume evel ‘Auto tuning ‘Auto tuning is an easy way to tune in nonpreset stations in the manual mode, Hold down either [V} oF (AJ, and release the button when the frequency starts scrolling. The trequency wil stop soroling automatically on the frst stain it picks up. ‘© When there is outside interterence, the rao sometimes stops on a ceriin requency where no station fs broadcasting. To stop auto tuning Press eter {V] or A] again, If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode EY Press [FM MODE/BP]. MONO" wil ight up.) ‘Sound will be produced in monaural, but this also reduces noise. Press the button again to cancel. "MONO" wil go out. Normally, youll wart to listenin stereo, so leave “MONO” off. This way, you can Rsten to stereo broadcasts in stereo, and monaural ‘broadcasts in mono, ‘You can praset an FM station in monaural by folowing the sleps under Presettng only your favre stations” on page 12. Afr selecting the station n step 1, select “*MONO" wth [FM MODEJEP, then continue wth steps 2 and 3. you preset satan n memo you can tune ina preset tation by simply selecting the preset channel with the numeric buttons on te omets coin 1 bros (TUNER) onthe mot conto 2. Press he mare batons) 0 sot he deshod preset chanel To sees a swodgh char Prose [S10] and then th two numbore you wart win 40 sovonds ors © sound le momentary intemuptd # you lodurond tapes whe fern o an AM once ListeningListening to compact discs C= ED = er Tr ‘Always slop the changer betore tcaing or changing CDs. You cannot change CDs while a disci playing, How te load CDs ED ress ico. “The power wil come on automaticaly EZ Press [& OPENICLOSE 1] - [& OPENICLOSE 5}, whichever you want. ‘The tray wil open. Eq] £e8 60 inthe tray. [i] Note the tighted disc indicator(see below) for the disc you are at, and press its corresponding button [& OPENICLOSE 1] - [@ OPEN/CLOSE 5}. “The tray wil close and the disc No,, numberof tracks and otal playing time wil be shown on the display. To load several CDs consecutively or to check which discs are loaded ross [@ OPEN/CLOSE 1] ~ [& OPENICLOSE 5}, whichever you want ‘The tray wil open, Press another of [2 OPEN/CLOSE 1] - [& OPEN/CLOSE 5] to Continue loading or checking ancther disc. Alter loading or checking allthe CDs you want, press [& OPENICLOSE 1]~ (# OPENCLOSE 5], corresponding tothe disc you are at. ‘The tray wil eos. Disc indicators ([DISC 1] - [DISC 5]) Disc incators wil act as folows whether the tray is loaded or rot, Green| When selected (When inthe playing postion) Lights off [inal otha: cases: ‘To prevent damage ‘Always observe the folowing points: ‘* Load only 1 CD on the tay. ‘© Load CDs as shown in igure El. The adapter is not needed with 8 cm COs (singles) ‘Set the system on a ft, evel surface. Do not sett ontop of magazines, inclined surtaces, etc. 1©:Do not move the system while tray is opering/closing, oF when Toades. ‘Always unload all CDs betore moving the system. ‘Do not put anything except CD in tray ' Donat use deaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked. ‘Do not use COs with poorly attached labels or stickers, ‘Adhesive protruting from undemeath sicker o eft over rom peeled ‘off stickers can cause your stereo to maltunction. '* Do not use irregular shape CDs. "Do not ciscannoct the power cord from the household AC outlet ‘suring disc changing operation.Etapsed playing time (Of eurent ack number) istening to compact es Press (CD). ‘The power will come on automatically. By 208 00 in te tray. {For details, see page 14.) EX] Press (01SC 1) -[01SC 5] to select the aise you want {ll the desired CD 'S incicated on the display pana the same ‘operation can be accomplished by pressing (> Al)) Play will start from tho frst track on the selected disc, and will continue until the last track of the final dise (see below) {s played. Ey Aaivst the votume teve To stop the disc play Press fl ‘When " >” appears on the display I Tt ingicates there are 13 or more tracks on the diaz in the playing position. What is meant by “final dis"? For example, if play stats from cise 4, cise 3 wil be the “nal disc" Order of progression: Diso 415-129) To pause ross [Pil] during playback. To resume playback, press (PA, To search forward Hold down (h-a/-t-4] (backward) backward (Sereh) or [> MH] (forward) during playback or pause mode. To skip forward! Prose [h4-t/-¢-4] (backward) or backward (> mr) (orward) during playback or pause mode, ‘© During random play (page 16). you cannot skip to tracks which have already been played, '© During program play (page 17) or random play, you can search forward or backward only wahin the current track, ‘© During program play, skpping is always in the programmed order, wheter forward or backward. i |Listening operotions ll Ustening to compact discs Ss EE Press co. By Press scr. (thin 10 seconds or 80) Press [1] ~ [5] to select the disc you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired track umber. “The CO wil be played trom the selected track tothe last vack ofthe final dise (page 15) To select a two-digit track ‘ross [210] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or For exemple “Track no, 20: [210] ~ [2}-+ [0] “Track no, 5: [210] — [3] -+ 5} Repeat play Snr Press [REPEAT] betore or during play {All racks on the loaded CDs are repeal To cancel repeat play Press [REPEAT] onco again To repeat your favorite tacks 1. Program the tacks you wart (perce stops Il - Elon page 17) 2. Press [REPEAT] and make suo "COs displayed. 2. Press [AVA Playback vl stat To repeat just one track Set tho 1-TRACK mode (page 18), press [REPEAT] before or during Playback, and make sure “CY is displayed, Press [RANDOM ‘Attacks onthe loaded CD wil be played in random order. Playback wil stop automaticaly when all racks have been played. To cancel random play ress [RANDOM] once again. ‘You can use random play with your program. Only the programmed tracks wit be played, but in random order.| Ustening to compact discs ns You can program up 624 racks Press [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped Press (PROGRAM). Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or s0) Press [1] ~ [5] to select the disc you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired track. Repeat steps EJ through El until you have pro- grammed all the tracks you want. Press P>AU/A). Pay wil startin the programmed sequence. ‘Specitiod track number ‘To cancel program play mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. Programmed contents willbe saved in memory. Pressing [A] wil cancel program play, butt wil also evase the entire Program. To select a two-digit tack ross [210] and thon the two numbers you want, ‘When “CD FULL" appears EY ‘The number of programmed tracks is liiled to 24. No futhor tracks ‘an be programmed. You can do the following during program mode EL ‘© Check program contents Pees tla] 0: [> PH) Every ime you press one of the button, the tack and program No. are shown on the display. 1 Add tothe program, Repeat steps El through Cancel entries. From the last. ress (CANCEL} programmed track rogram order ‘A spectieg wack | Select the vack wit (Med/AVAL Ht you program a track not on your CDs The track is intally programmed, but during program play, the player il skip that rack and wil continue playing trom the next programmed tem rListening operations Specitied disc number ee Listening to compact dises rer rar (CD Manager function) ‘This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loadod in tho player. ‘You can use this tuncton to make recordings as wel ‘There ate 3 CDitrack selection modes. For playing back 1 track only trom all eaded COs 1-Track mode (1-TRACK) ‘© For playing back 1 CD cnly trom all loaded CDs 4-Disc mode (1-D1SC) *© For playing back 1 track on all loaded COs {Track Al-Dise mode (1-ALL) EE Bresso. Eneure CD is stopped. [Ey Press (co MANAGER} to setoct the desired mode. Every ime you press the button: AATRAGK = 1-01SC—= 1-ALL t_— norma, -—! on J-TRAGK: Only one particular track is played. ¥-DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are played. YALL: Tha sama track numbers on each ofthe CDs 270 played in succession, (NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 3 seconds.) Ey Bross (isc 11 - (018 5) to tect the dise you want. “Ths slop is not required if 1-ALL was selected in step Gy Press (rea) or pm mms to sotect tne desires track. ‘This slop isnot required if 1-01SC was selocted in stop By Press ma. “The selected track wid start To stop play Press (it) ‘When playback ends “NORMAL’ wil appear on the dfspay for about 3 seconds. then the (CD MANAGER function wil tun OFF automaticaly During play in the 1-ALL mode: ‘© This not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has eroady ‘been played. '* If. CD does not have the designated track number, tis skipped ‘end play continues, ‘You can use the repeat function (page 16) and random play (page 16) fat the same time. However, in 1-TRACK mode, random play isnot availabe,Listening to tapes Types of tapes which can be played correctly: ‘The unit automaticaly identities he type of tape. NORMAL POSITIONAYPE | 2 HIGH POSITIONATYPE I 2 (METAL POSITION/TYPE V ° ‘You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. By ess rare. ‘The power wil come on automaticaly. By Press £2 DEK 1 OPEN oF (# DECK 2 OPEN! and insert the tape. ‘nse the tape withthe exposed tape facing down Close the holéer by hand. Hi Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse modk Everytime you press the button: rep ect + One sie splayed. then playback stops automatically. >: Bot sive (ont side ~ reverse side) are played one time eech, then playback stops automaticaly. CID: Both sides are played @ times each, then playback stops automata, EE Press fa) oF 1 10 start playback. 1 2 The forward side (rnt sie) wil play. “<4: The reverse sid wil pay Ey Bast ne votume level. Uist To stop tape playback Press (Ml). To change the deck 10 be used EY Press [TAPE DECK2] 0 seect he deck you want 9 use when you lead cassettes ino both decks Totston to 2 tapes consecutively {Bed a tape ite enc deck and select "C=". Goth tapes wi be played 8 times each. c= Playback is momentary interupted while playing Back tapes, i! you open the ether Sock ‘To fast-forward or rewind the tape EI Press [H¢<4/<¢<4] or [>> >>] in the stop mode. Tape direction Torewind To tastforward > we pee 7 pee aia ‘To find the beginning of a program B (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) Press [4/4] or [>> PH] during play. (To play the current | (To play the next Tape drecton | uno trom the | tune from the beginning) beginning) > a) eal “a ae By P22 Rev MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every ime you press the Button: p+ D+ to = ‘One side is recorded, then recording stops auto- matical, D.C: Both sees (ront side ~ reverse side) are recorded, ‘then recording stops aulomatcaly. Ey Stet «atte station. Perform stops BI through on page 13. Ey Press fe RECISTOP] to start recording. It you salected "C5" n stop Ef, the direction vil automatically ‘change to “<-> when recording stats, To stop recording Pras [@ RECISTOP] again. FRecorcing can aiso be stopped by pressing I. To start recording on the reverse side Load 2 tape and change the tape direction as folowing: 1. Prose [TAPE DECK 1/2} and select tape deck 2 2. Press {-€] and immediately thereatter fl] The tape cirecton wal be shown as "<7 ‘To record trom a specific point on a tape Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want to start recording. To cut an unnecessary part while recording 4, Press [@ RECISTOP] during tho unnecessary par. The cassette {deck wll 90 ino tho stop mode. 2, Press [@ REC/STOP] to eesume recording again, Recording wil ‘continue inthe same drection as befor. When reordng an AM broadcast sour momenta inenpted ven ou sa td ep be cong. [To reduce noise while AM recording (Beat proof| |function) EX Press (FM MODE/BP] while recording. Each tee you pross the button, “BPI and “BPZ" will be displayed attematoy Select the position where there i less noise.Recording operations Mill Recording from compact discs BEd Press (2 DECK 2 OPEN, and insert the tape. (Cose the holder by hand. Tape crection is automaticaly set to“, Bl Press IREV MODE] to select the reverse mode, Every te you press the button: i-D-c> pease (One side i recorded, then recording steps auto- mateaty. 2,22: Both sides (lint side + reverse side) are recorded, then recording slope automaticaly, Press (CD). Insert CD in the tray. (See page 14) Press [DISC 1] ~ [DISC 5] to select the disc you want. Pressing [@] wil stop playback. Press [@ REC/STOP] to start recording. #11 you selected "C9" in step EL, the direction wil automaticaly change to “79 " when recording stars. ‘© The recording wil proceed irom the frst rack on the selected (6D and wil continue on through the last tack ofthe final ise (age 15). ‘©The tape deck stops automaticaly when the CD is frished, To stop recording #° To add a4 socand sient intent betore stopping Press fil, Tho CD wil scp automaticaly oo. To stop recaring wihout asin intowal ross (@ FECISTOP}. Tha CO wil top automata to. ‘To start recording on the reverse side ‘Load a tape and change the tape direcion as following: 1. Press {TAPE DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2 2. Pross [-] and immeciataly theroafter [Ml]. The tape dtection will be shown as “<. ‘To record trom 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 B, program the track you want (perform stops EB-E on page 17). 2. Press {@ REC/STOP| to stat recordinga | ewan tH ‘The interupted track is re-recorded ins ently on the reverse side. Recording from compact discs er are (CD Manager function) ‘This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks trom amongst those loaded in the player While recoring i track i cto in the mice athe end of he front ‘side, itis re recorded om the beginning, onthe reverse side. EY 1 -Attho end ofthe roverse side cocordng stops and the current track ‘wal be erupted, Prepare the ape you want to use, Peer steps Wwough Ed on page EE Press 01- BE] Mes8 [C0 MANAGER] to sect the desired mode. Every tie you press the button: L-TRAGK-+ HDISC-+ ALL t— noawa. —! (OFF) “-TRACK: Only one particular track i ecard T-DISC The racks on ony ore paca disc are recorded TALL: Tho samo tack eurbers on ach ol ho 6s aro recorded in suocesion. (NORMAL: The eignal pay fs restorein about 9 seconds) Ey Press f01sc 1 ~ [018c 5] to select the aise you want. "This ctep le not required if 1-ALL was selected in stop EB. B Press [Ht<4/<44) or [>] to select the desired track. “This step is not required it 1-DISC was selected in step BL Ey Pres fe RECISTOP] to stat recording. To stop recording ‘© To acd a 4 secon sient interval before stopping Press [ll The CO wil automaticaly stop to. © To stop recording without a sient interval Press [@ RECISTOP]. The CD wil stop automatically to. a i |ing operations “Tape direction ofthe tape you are recording onto Tape-to-tape recording “The recording level wil be recorded as iis on the tape being played back. Ey Press rarer. Press [4 OPEN] on both decks and insert the ‘tapes. For playback Into deck 1 Fr recording: Into deck 2 (Cio the holders by hand. Tape direction is automaticaly set to* >". Eq] Press IRV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Everytime you prose the buton: i+ D+ oy, 2 + One side is recorded, then recording slops auto- matically. 29,C2D_ : Both sides (ont sie ~ reverse sido) are recorded, then recording stops automaticaly. Press [TAPE EDIT] to start recording. | I you selected “C=>" in step EB, the direction will ‘automaticaly change to“) "when reeorcing starts, To stop recording: Press () Bath decks wil stop, Lead a tape and change the tape ditecton as folowing: 1. Pross (TAPE DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2 2. Pross [-] and mmedately thereafter (W]. The tape directon will bbe shown as “<" ‘To record trom a specific point on a tape Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want to start recording, O80 O: OF (De DFQs Of O81 o- G f ]One-touch play EY ‘When the system s on standby. playing slats automatically when you press one ofthe folowing buts. LUstoning to radio broadcasts TUNER] The station heard previously is tuned| Listening to compact dises {0} Play stats trom track 1 of he CD played previousyy. [DISC 1] [DISC 5]_—_| Play stats trom rack 1 on he selected CD. stoning te tapes TAPE} Playback starts from dock 2 i tapes! have been installed in both docks, [Switching displays EI Press [-DISPLAY/-DEMO] to select the desired spectrum analyzer. Evory time you press the button: ‘Aurora—Wiper—>{OFF)}-+Normal L— peak nots — [To mute the volume ‘This feature is corweniont when you have a telephone call, ee. Press [MUTING]. Press the button again to cancel, "MUTING® goes out. Muting can also be cancelled by lowering the volume all the way (dB). \Whon the system i tumed of, the muting oporatin willbe automatically cancoted.Tab for side “B" To revecord Normal postion tape Hi-postion tape [Concerning compact discs Wan tis player, you can ony play com- compact pact cises having this mae However, do not use ieguar shape CDs (00s ofthe sort can damage the uit. Dierral Aura Handling precautions Handle CDs as shown on the left (EI - EB). It you aro taking the disc from 2 cold to a warm environment, ‘moisture may form on the dise. Wipe this of with a soft, dy, lin free cioth before using the ose. ‘© Do not write on the labo! side vt a tal-point pon or other writing instrament. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electio= ity prevention quids or any other solvent. © Do not attach labols or stickers to CDs, (Do not use CDs with ‘exposed adhesive trom tape of left over peeled off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proot protectors or covers ether than those specitiod for uso wit this system, to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust scraiches, and warping. Do not place or store discs in the following places ‘© Locations exposed to ciect sunlight ‘= Humid or dusty locations ‘© Locations cirecty exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance '* Inthe glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile Concerning cassette tapes [Selection of cassette tapes “Tapes can get caught on the capetans. Use caution with the folowing ‘types of tapes. Cassette tapes excoading 100 minutes ‘Tapes are made of a thin lm material. Do rot repestedy advance and stop the tape, fastorward lr rewind it Endless-apes For this unt, itis recommended to use the tape which is approprats to the auto reverse mechanism. ‘Always ead the instructions provided with your tapes, Tape slack “Tape slack may cause the tape to break Use a pencil or simtar object to take up the slack. Erasure prevention Use a screwdriver or similar cbjct to break out the tab. To rerecord on a protected cassette Cover the hole with adhesive tape Do not cover the detection hole on hi-pestion tapes Storage precautions o not piace or store tapes in th following places: ‘# In righ temperature (25°C or higher) oF gh hurt 0% or tigher) areas ‘+ n.a srong magnet fd (near a speaker, ontop of @ TV, ete) ‘Ths can erase a recording ‘Locations exposed to rect suri.Troubleshooting guide Belore requesting service fo his unt, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks o° a ‘miner adjustment on yout par may eliminate the problom and restore proper operation {1 you are in doubt about some of the check points, ori the remodies incited in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of ‘Authorized Service Canters (enclosed with this uni) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions. For detailed Instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada inc. Customer Care Centre in Canad. In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http-/iwmw panasonic.com) In Canada 905-624-5508 or web sito (www panasonic.ca/ag htm) power is ON. Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy rece) Problems common to all systems “There Is no sound when the | Volume is set too low. ‘Adjust the volume level with the volume 13, 15, 19 ‘contol ‘The location of the vi ious | The (+) and (-) connections to one of the ‘musical instruments Is not | speakors are reversed ‘Connect the speaker cords conecty. ‘ell defined. “The left and right sounds | The if and right connections to he “Gonna the speaker cords coredty. is ‘are reversed. speaker are reversed, LOW frequency sounds ‘cannot be heard. Etor th lft o tho right LOW speaker cable fe not connected. Connect tn lft and right speaker cables 10 the LOW terminals, ‘When listening to the ‘extornat unit, the left and Fight sounds are reversed. “The left and right connections t the ‘exiomal rit ar6 raversed Connect the extemal units cord conealy, source is being played. ‘There Is no sound when a | The (#) and (-) wire of the speaker ‘cords are shorted ‘Switch the system tothe standby mode. {and reconnect the speaker cords 80 that they} fare not shorted, Then swich on the power ‘on the display. TERROR" message appears | Wrong operation has bean done. ‘Operate the unl coreaty by fallowing ho perabng instructions. ;ppears on the display. Trt eno + You plugged the power cord in for the «There was a power faire recent. ‘Set the Une. " “thonen/ usps | Sar Presaed during sytem Sy mse “Thore is no operation when | Thore was a powor talure or te power cord IDISC 1] ~ (DISC 5} [TAPE] /| was disconnected trom the household AC ring cisc charging operation or ‘when the cise tray 18 opened. 7 ross [oil] to switch on the power, ‘The tray wl open 2, Take out CD from the tray I there is any, then press [+ OPENCLOSE 1] 10 cose the vay. The systom wil restore normal operation, While listening to FM broadcasts There is ‘stereo broadcast | away. which is not audible during ‘8 monaural broadcast. "rushing noise” | The vansmiting stalon isa long dstance You hear excoasive noise “The instalation locaton and ofentation of during a stereo broadeast, | the antenna ave unsuitable, ‘and occasionally the sound disappears. The stereo indicator “The wransmiting Slaton isa long distance ('STEREO") flickers and | away. TTyou are using an indoor antenna, change {oan outdoor antenna. does not light completaly. “The power of the TW set or VOR is ON “Ty switching off the TV set or VOR. “The sound during a stereo | “There is a bulding or mountain nearby. bbrondoast Is highly distorted. | [Distorion is caused by interference between the signal from te transmitting station (rect wave) andthe signal fellected from the bulldng oF mountain (efectad wave} Use a high-grade outdoor antenna, and instal tin 2 good location, height, and ‘rietation for reception.Problem Probable cause(s) ‘Suggested remedy Reference page(s) While listening to AM broadcasts You hear an unusual best | You ave using the aystom al the same tre | Swi of the TV set, or use the eysiem sound. youre paying a TV sot, iter away from You hear a lowtrequency | Tho antenna wire near fe power card. | Separate the antonna wire om tho powor hum. cera ‘When there is a television set nearby The picture on the TV “The locaton and orentaion ofthe antenna |W you are using an Indoor arienna, change : ciseppears or stripes appear | are inconect to.an outdoor antenna eee ‘The wiring at the back of the system is ‘Separate the antenna wire of the TV set rouble. irom tho sytem. ‘When listening to tapes. ‘Sound is ow, intermittent, | Heads ae Gry Clean the heads Poor quality, noisy, scratchy, = or nsteady “The deck does net enter the | The erese-prevenion lbs are removed | Atach lope to cover the space et by 7 ocording mode, trom the exssot tomoral ofthe oraso-provon labs, While listening to compact discs ‘The display does not show | The disc le upside down. ‘Set the disc with the label facing upward, 4 the correct indication. Diss [tho ase is dy Wipe the dss wih a soft com. 3 play does not start when [The disc is scratched: Replace the disc with a new one. ‘You press the play button. [The disc is badly warped “The die is nonstandarc ona place the dso with a Geren one a “Thre condensation inside tho CO Wai fr 60 minus befor ving tho CD changer, ayer ‘certain music passage | Tho dos is diy Wipe the de witha sof doth = can't be played corectly While using the remote control “Tho system cannot be “The batteries are hataled nthe reverse] Re-nsed the batons in he ooecl : operated withthe remote | polaty polar. auinhal The batieries are run-down. Replace the batteries with new batteries, 8 Maintenance If the surfaces are dirty For a cleaner crisper sound ‘To clean this unit, wipe with a sot, dry cloth. ihe surtaces aro extremely city, use a sot cloth dipped in a soap- _and-wator solution ora weak detergent solution We recommend that you periodically clean parts (the shaded portion In the figure below) the tape contacts tke the heads. Do not use any solution other than alcohol for head cleaning + Never use alcohol, pant thinner or benzine to clean this unit, + Beloce using chemicaly imprognated clot, read the instructions that came wit the cloth caretulyTechnical specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION AMS power output 1% Total harmonie distortion 1 kHz, both channels driven 70 W per channel (6 0} 1% Total harmonie distortion 80 H2-12 kHz, both channels driven {60 W per channel (6 2) Input sensitivity "AUX 250 nv Input impedance ‘AUX 199% AMPLIFIER SECTION AMS power output 1% Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz, both channels driven '50 W per channel (6) 1% Total harmonie distortion 70 Hz-16 kHz, both channets driven 46 W per channel (6 2) Input sonsitivity AUK 250 mv Input impedance ‘AUK 132k FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 187.9 107.9 MHz (200 Kitz steps) {87.5 108.0 MHz (100 kiHz steps) ‘Sensitivity SIN 2648 22W ‘Antenna terminal(s) 75 9 (unbalanced) ‘AM TUNER SECTION Frequency range AM 520 ~ 1710 Kt (10 ket stops) Sensitivity aM ‘SIN 20 48 560 pV (CASSETTE DECK SECTION ‘Track system 4 track, 2 channel Heads Record/playback Sold permalloy head Erasure Double gap ferrite head Motor BC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100 kHz Erasing system [AC ease 100 KHz ‘Tape epeod 4.8 omis (ips) Frequency response (63 dB, 6 dB at DECK OUT) NORMAL (TYPE!) 35 H2— 14 KHe HIGH (TYPE M) 25 Hz — 14 ki SN 50.08 (A weighted) Wow and ttter (0.18% (WANS) Fast forward and rewind time ‘Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape CD SECTION Sampling frequency 4a He Decoding 16 bit inear Beam sourcefwave length ‘Semiconductor laser/780 nm Number of channels Stereo Frequency response 20 H2-20 kz (+1, -2 4B) Wow and flute Bolow measurable Ent Digital fiter os DIA converter MASH (1 be DAC) SPEAKER SECTION Type ‘3 way speaker system Speaker(s) ‘Super woofer 14 cm cone type (5'/s") Woofer 12 om cone type (4/2") Tweeter Sem cone ype 2) Impedance “Total 62 Input power Total 100 W (Music) Output sound pressure level 95 dBW (107) Cross over frequency 150 Hz, 4 wiz Frequency range 48 Hz-22 kHz (-16 8) {60 Hz-20 KHz (~10 08) Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 x 539 x 278 mm (0x 13°x 10%) Weight 424g (03) ‘SPEAKER SECTION EEE Type '2 way speaker system Speaker(s) ‘Wooter 12 cm cone type (4%) Tweeter ‘G.cm cone type (2%) Impedance 60 Input power 100 W (Musie) ‘Output sound pressure level 185 dBW (1.0m) Cross over frequency kez Frequency range 45 Hz-22 kitz (16 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD) 210 x 290 x 250 mm (hE 1S XMS) Weight 2.75 4g (6.1 te) GENERAL Power supply AC 120 V, 60 He Power consumption 190 W Power consumption in standby mode "ECO mode on osw ECO mode of Ww Dimensions (WxHXD) 270 x 831x340 mm (One 19x 1D Weight 8.1549 (17.910) GENERAL BERISHA Power supply AC 120,60 Hz Power consumption 1450 Power consumption In standby mode "ECO mode on ‘os W ECO mode ot 13W Dimensions (Wx¥4xD) 270 x 331 x 316 mn (Ox 18Ya"x 28) 7.0kg (154 1) Weight Notes: 1. Specifications are subject to change wit ‘out note, Weight arc cimensions are approximate. 2. Total hermerie distortion ie moseurod by the digtal spectrum analyzer MASH is a vademark of NTT. Product service Do not attempt to remove the coverts) oF ‘repair the unit yoursel. Reler servicing to qualiied personnel ony, Product information Fr product service, product information of assistance with product operation, refer tothe servicenter rectory. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America (One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rilco, Inc. (“PSC”) ‘Ave. 65 do lnfanioria, Km. 95 ‘San Gabriol Industrial Park, Carona, Puerto Fico 00985 { ae a 87f0 Amblef Deve, ® bsssaga, Omario wars ‘panasonic.ca RQT4701-P Porsevoqt