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CD Stereo System SC-AK47 — (PJ Po) sefore using ll Dear customer “Thank you for purchasing his product, For optimum performance and safely, please read these instructions careful, ‘These operating instructions are applicable tothe folowing system, System SCAKAT Main unit ERAT Speakers SBAKGT The model number and serial number of tis product can be {ound on either the back or the bottom ofthe unit Ploase note them in the space provided below and keep for Tuture reference, Table of contents — steno extag ‘Supplied accessories Precautions . Placement of speakers san. Concerning the remote control Batty insialaion ‘Correct method of use Connections ... Basic connections (ior supplied accessories) ‘Optional antenna connectons Extemal unit conection SuroUnd speak (not inczied) connections Front panel controls Turning the demo function off. 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 00 NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO. RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE. MODEL NUMBER, SC-AKA7 ECO mode SERIAL NUMBER, User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE Listening to radio broadcasts... DEALER NAME Listening to compact discs DEALER ADDRESS, {Yoacing and checking CDs Sequential play a Direct access piay TELEPHONE NUMBER Fopoat play Fandom play Progam ay To isten to special CDS and racks CAUTION! (CO Manager function) sess 18 ‘THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. Listening to tapes .. Recon Before recording (Deck 2 only) Recording from radio broadcast Recording from compact discs ..... ‘To record special CDs and track (CD Manager funcion) 23 ‘Tape-to-tape recording ing cpaxciions CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. i: |Supplied accessories Please check and identity the supplied Use numbors indicated in parontheses when asking for reptacement parts. (Only for USA) To onder accessories contact 1-800-132:5368 ‘or web site (htpiiwwwpanasonic.com). 1 pe. (C_Fitindoor antenna (FSA0006) 1 pe. ad (Gem quality heomnd GD aparetion Using the built-in sound quality/ ‘sound field settings... Boosting the super woofer Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (Al) equalizer Selecting the 3D acoustic image (3D Al) equalizer. Varying the sound quality with the manual equatizer [vita Using the timer .. Using the play timer.. Using tho record timer. Using the play/record timer Using the sieep timer Boke cn (Reference) Using an external uni Convenient functions enn Concerning compact discs Concerning cassette tapes sn. Troubleshooting Guide ..mnen mn Maintenance: Technical specifications .. Product Service wnnnmne AM loop antanna eat (RSAQO22-L) + AM 09 antenna V0 + At antenra holder pe (C1 Remete conrot ( Batetes ann 2 pes fransmiter oe BO (8, AA, UNS) 2 (RAK.CHOESWH) ‘THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A: CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 8 cigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rites. These limts are designed to provide reasonabie protection ‘against harmful interference in a residential installation. This ‘equipment generates, uses and can raciate radio frequency {energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with te Instructions, may cause harmiul intererence to radio communications. However, hore is ne guarantee tha intor ference will not occur in a particular instalation. If this equip- ‘ment does cause harmful interference to radio oF television teseption, which can bo determined by tuming the equip: ‘ment off and on, the user is encouraged to ty to corect the Interference by one ofthe folowing measures: ‘*Rorient of locate the receiving antonna, ‘elncrease the separation between the equipment and re- ceiver ‘*Connact the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diferent ftom that to whieh the receiver is connected, ‘*Consutt the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help [Any unauthorized changes or modiications 10 this equip- ‘ment would void the users authority to operate this device. ‘Tis device complies with Pan 15 of the FOC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device ‘may not cause harmful interference, and (2) tis device must ‘accept any interference received, incucing interference that ‘may cause undesired operation. The radio recover is not subject to above iter (2) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK () CAUTION (CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC ‘SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS, NO USER-SERVIGEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ‘SERVICE PERSONNEL. “The lightning lash with arrowhead symbol, within fan equlateral triangle, i Intended to alent the user ‘othe preserce of uninsulated “dangerous votlage” within the products enclosure that may be of Suficlent magnitude to constitute @ risk of electric shock to parsons, “The exclamation pont within an equieteral viangle is intended to aloe the user to the presence of Important operating and mainienance (servicing) instructions in the Weratue accompanying the appliance. Before using nl Before using ll ROTE738, [Precautions ‘etore using his unit please read these operating instructions caret, Take special care to folow tho wamings indicated on tho unit tell as wal asthe safety suggestions isted below. ‘Afterwards keep them handy for flurerelerence. Setiagy 1. Power Source —The unit should be connected to power supply Cony of the type described in the operating instuctions 0° as ‘marked on the unit 2. Polarization—if the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the othe), that plug wll fit into the AC outlet only one way. This isa safety feature. Ifyou ‘are unable fo inser the plug fly Into the outlet, try reversing the plug. It the plug should stil fal to ft, contact you electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Oo not defeat the tafety purpose of the polarized plug. 3. Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be ‘outed co that they aro not koly to bo walked on or pinchad by items placed upon or agains them. Never take hold of the plug ‘oF cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body ‘when connecting or disconnecting i 4. Nonuse Periods —Wnen the units not used, tum the power oft ‘When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet. [Reraltation 1, Outdoor Antenna Grounding—if an outside antenna is con- nected tothe receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded 0 a8 to provide some protection against votage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical ‘Cove, ANSIINFPA No, 70-1990, provides Information with ¢o: ‘spect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ‘grounding of the lead-in wire 9 an antenna ischarge unt, si ‘of grounding conductors, focation of antenna-cischarge ui ‘connection to grounding electrodes. and requirements for the ‘grounding electrode. See figure below. |_— ANTENA LEAD INWIRE ANTENNA ELECTR DISCHARGE UNT SERVICE (NEG SECTION 810-20) EQUIPNENT. “GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEG SECTION 810-21) X (GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM. {NEG ART 250, PARTH) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2, Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water—for ox- ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the lke Damp basements should also be avoided. 3. Hoat—Tho unit should be situated away from heat sources such ‘a8 ragators and the Ske. Iatso should not be placed in temperatures less than 8°C (41°F) ‘or greater than 35°C (95°F) 4. Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens inthe folowing ‘conditions. ‘simmodiately after a heater has been tumed on. ‘in a stoamy or vory humid room ‘¢swhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a 1 moisture forms inside this uni, i may nol operate property. To Correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate. Placement 1. Ventilation—Tho unit should be situated so that its location or Position does not interfere with ts proper ventilation. Allow 10 em (4°) clearance trom the rear ofthe unit 2. Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spied into the unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock 3. Magnotism—The unt should be situated away from equipment ‘devices that generate strong magnetic lies, 4, Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, oer than system com- ponents, on top of the unit 8, SurtacePlace the unit on af, level sutace 6. Carts and Stands—The unit should be used only wih a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. The unt and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick siops, excessive force, and un= leven surfaces may cause the unit end cart combi- nation to overtun 7. Wall oF Ceiling Mounting —Tho unit should not be mounted to @ wall or celng, uniess speciied in this operating instructions, Gtefapemcras3 (Gee page 35 for dota) CClean the cabinet, panel and controls with a sot cloth lighity moist ened with mild detergent olution. Do not use any type of abcasive pad, scouring powder ot solvent such as aleohol or benzine. [Servis 4. Damage Requiring Service —The unit should be sorviced by {ualitid servce personnel wher: (@) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged: or (©) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit; oF (6) The unit has beer exposed to rain; oF {(@)The unit does not appear to operate normaly or exhibits a ‘marked change in performance; oF (2) The uni has been dropped, or he enclosure damaged. 2. Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that deserbed in the operating instructions. AN other senicing should be relerted to an authorized service personnal, For the address of an authorized servicenter: {In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http-surww panasonic.com) {In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site (vn panasonic calteedback html) Concerning the remote control Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just pur: ‘chased i only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now its time to ‘consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip: ‘ment offers, This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ- ‘tion's Consumer Electonics Group want you to get the most out of Yyour equipmert by playing it ata safe level. One that lets the sound Come through [ous and clear without annoying blaring or ‘istortion—and, mest importantly, without alfecting your sensitive hearing. We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise, ‘Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” ‘adapis to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can ‘acually be loud and harmful to your hearing ‘Guard agains! his by seting your equipment at a sate level BEFORE yur hearing adopts, To establish a safe level: ‘Star your volume control ata tow setting '* Stow increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and cleasty, and without distortion. (Once you have established a comfortable sound level 1 Set the dial and leave i there, Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage ‘oF lass in the future. Aer all, we want you listoning for a Ietime. Placement of speakers Place the speskers so that the super woofer is on the outside. Keep your speakers a last 10 mm (82°) away trom the system {Inger the batieries observing the conect polaiies (@, ©). Use of batteries ‘© Do not mix old and new batteries, or baltores of diferent ypes (manganese and alkaline, et.) '* Nover subjoct batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt to disassemble them: and be sure they are nol shor-crcuted. ‘I the remote contrat is not to be used for a long period of ime, remove the batteries and siore them in a cool, dark place. ‘# Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. © Do not use rechargeable ype bates. |Garmew cnctirad oso emote contr! signal sensor About 7 mers in front of 0 20-7 ne signal sensor for proper vention “Transmssion ‘© To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speakers window cones if you have taken the nets off [Operation notes ei Caution * Use the speakers only with the recommended ‘ystom. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may resutt in the tisk of fire. Consult @ qualified service person if damage has occurred or it you ‘experience a sudden change in performance. + Bo not attach these speakers to walls or ccllings. ‘© Do not place cbstacles between the remote contol signal sensor ‘and remote conto! unt, © Do not expose the remote cont! signal eansor to dract sunlight (Fo the bright light ofan invertor fluorescent ght ‘© Take care to keep the remote convo signal sensor and end of the ‘emote contol uni fr from duct (It this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass ‘doors thickness or colo might make it necessary to use the emote ‘contol a shorter cstance from the eyetom, To provent damage ‘© Never place neavy items on top ofthe uit '* Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit ‘© Do not gpl water of ather lquds into the unit Before using mm Rare73e setore using Ml Rarer ‘Achestve tape FFM indoor antenna ‘Amienna holder Ny > th Gray (+) Connections (Gents eomeciions (er auppiitsd] eacaccentad) ‘# Plug the AC power cord ino a household AC outet only afterall ther connections have been made. «© To prepare the AM loop anlenaa wire and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pul of ‘Connect the FIM indoor antenna. “Tape the antenna to @ wall or column, In @ position wnere acto ‘signals a received with the least amount of intererence. For best reception sound quality: ‘An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.) By Connect the ant toop antenna. ‘After attaching the antenna, tur on the system and tune in a broadcast station. Then, turn the antenna to the angle of best reception and least interference Eq] Connect ine tront speaker cables. (Connect each end ofthe speaker cables 1 the terminal ever of the same color. Er '¢ Use only the supplied front speekers. ‘The combination of the main unit ané front speakers provide the best sound, Using other tront speakers can damage the Unit and sound qualty wil be negatively affected 1 To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit postive (+) ‘and negative (-) speaker wires, Ly Connect the Ac power cord. (Connections FM outdoor antenna, (Got includes) 7. coaxial cable (not inciuded) ‘AM outéoor antenna (not included) 5am wie ony Gg ==} Analog player (not rl included) nfs | 5) Fear panatotnsat — || Rear panel ofthis unit Surround speakers Opiiac! cote comedies You may need an outdoor antenna it you use this eystem in a ‘mountainous region o” Inside a rinforoed-concrete bulging, ec FM outdoor antenna EY Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna isn stated. @ Raamove a plece of the outor vin insulator. ® Twist he shieta braid. © Expose the core wire, {An outdoor antenna should be installed by & qualified technician ony, [AM outdoor antenna El Connect the outdoor antenna wthout removing the AM loop antenna, un 5 to 12 m of vinyt-covered wire horizonialy along a window oF ‘ther convenient cation, \When th unit is notin use, disconnoct the outdoor antenna to provant possible damage thal may be caused by lightning. Never use an Dutdoor antenna during an electrical storm, G@xeras) on comeditom ‘© An analog player with a bul.n phono equalizer can be connected. ‘© For deta, refer tothe struction manual ofthe units which are to be connected ‘© Whon unis other than those described blow are to be connected, please consut with your auo dealer, [Serco qqocler (act findtec) ‘Connecting the surtourd speakers produces a teeing of depth and ‘ovement of sound, and provides the listener wih a feeling of presence lhe that of a move theater. ‘© This unit has an output impedance of 320. Ensure that you only use suround speakers with an input impedance of 320, Recommended surround speakors: 38-PSEOA ‘© Ifonly one of the surround speakers is connected, no sound wil ‘come out. Be sure fo connect both speakers. Before using mm Raters score vsing Ml ROT«738, [Front panel controls 4 Main unit No. Name Ret. page © CD manager button (CD MANAGER) @® Random play button (RANDOM).. ® ECO button (ECO) snennnen @® AC supply indicator (AC IN) ‘This indicator lights when the unit is connected fo the AG mains ‘supply. ‘Standbyion switch (A, POWER)... 10 Press 10 switch the unit trom on to stanatby mode oF vice versa In standby mode, the unit is stit consuming a small amount of power. Disc select buttons and indicators (DISC 1-DISC 5) Direct disc tray oper’close buttons (# OPENICLOSE 1 ~ & OPEN/CLOSE 5) ® Disc tray [Center console BL Name Ret page @ @ renee 98 AG Play timerirecord timer button and indicator (OPLAVOREC) Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) Display Basic operating buttons Functions change according to the source, ‘Sound equalizer controVindicators (SOUND CONTROL JOG) 3D Al EQ button (3D Al EQ)., Deck 1 open button (4 DECK 1 OPEN) ‘Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT).. Recording start/stop button. (@ RECISTOP) wr rmennnan Reverse mode select bution (REV MODE). Deck 2 open button (# DECK 2 OPEN) ‘Super wooter on/off button (S.WOOFER).. eo @ OF @ 68 66 6 8 3 Front panel controls unit (continued) Ne. ‘Name et. page €D button (cD) Tuneriband select button (TUNER/BAND)..... Tapeldeck select button (TAPEIDECK 1/2) ‘AUX button (AUX)... Headphone jack (PHONES) Deck 1 cassette holder... Display select/demonstration button (DISPLAY/-DEMO) Volume control (VOLUME) .nrsne Deck 2 cassette holder nnn O28 8892 © 8@ Remote control EI Buttons @, ©, ©, @ to ® and @ have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the main uni. Ne. Name @ Numeric buttons: @ Program button (PROGRAM) ® Cancel button (CANCEL)... @ Med/44, Be PP buttons (444, >>) Muting button (MUTING) ... @88888 Equalizer button (EQ) @ AVA button AVA). ® Stop button (@) . nn BS 13, 15, 19 15,19 Turning the demo function off | It the clock nas not been set, a demonstration of the cispay is shown ‘when the uni is switched to standby, “This function is get to.on a the time of purchase, ‘Tum this function off to get the most from the economy mode (see below) Press and hold [-DISPLAY/-DEMO] until "NO DEMO” is displayed. ‘The display changes each me the buton is held down. NO DEMO (ot) «» DEMO (on) ECO mode ‘When this mode is used the display remains blank when the unit is switched to standoy mode and the power consumed 's reduced 10 {.6W from a maximum of 16.5W. ‘The mode is set to on at the time of purchase, ‘Gonditon in standby] CO mous Display | Powor consumption off dock 765W on ‘lank oaW To gel the mos rom this mado, tu the deme freon ae et he coe ‘Tuming ECO mode on and off Press [fl] to turn the unit on. Press (ECO). “The current ECO mode is cisplayed. Press again to change the mode. ‘The daplay changes each time the butlonis pressed. NORMAL (of) ECO (on) ‘Tho ECO mode can be tumed on ithe unt isn standby but it cannot be tured ot | | |Setting the time EEE This ie a 12-hour display clock. ‘This example in the figure shows how to sel the time for 4:26 pm. Ey Ser on the power, BD Press ictocksrimeny to select “cLock”. Every time you press the button CLOCK > OPLAY + @REC tL Previous display ——! Ey rin 7 seconds or so) Press [V] or [A] to show the present time. Before using mm Beer reenter ar ru re “The dsplay wil retum to whatever was dleplayed betore you set the time, ‘To display the time when system is ON Press [CLOCK/TIMER} to selec “CLOCK” [ALECO mode on, to display the time when system Is OFF Press [-DISPLAY-DEMO}. ‘The time will be displayed for about § seconds and then the display wal elu to whatover was previously displayed. ROTTS aoe Presetting radio broadcasts ‘© Upto 12 stations can be set in each band withthe automatic or ‘manual memory preseting. ‘© If broadcast frequencies are preset in the memory, you can easily tune in any of trese frequencies from the system or remote cone! unit. ‘© You can prasat just those stations you Ika. (See “Preseting only your favorite stations” below.) [Dy 28 TUNERIBAND} to select bond. ‘The power wil como on automaticaly. Everytime you press the buton: FM ++ AML BE Press, (TUNE MODE} to select "MANUAL". Everytime you pross the button: MANUAL « PRESET. By] 72258 141 oF (41 nti tne display shows the frequency from which you want to begin automatic memory presetting. Tips on tuning in radio stations © Hold cown esher arow button uni the frequency numbers start scroling ® When near to the frequency you are looking for, press the button repeatedly unt the station is tuned i, Ey Press ana nots [MEMORY] unt the requency begins to change. ‘This wil stat prosetting automatically. When fished, the radio wal tune inthe last station memorized auto presetting is not possible because radio signals are weak fr for some other reasons, do the following. Presetting only your favorite stations Presat the stations one at tims 1. Partorm step El) above. ‘Then, press [MEMORY] MEMO" flashos) and select a station with [V] or[Al. 2. While “MENO™ is lashing, pross [MEMORY] again and solect a preset channel with [V} oF {Al 9, Press [MEMORY] to preset the station, Memory retention ‘You presets eained in memory for about 2 weeks wise he system is unpigged FM allocation sorting ‘By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 NHz steps. Press and nold (TUNER/BAND]. After afew seconds, the cispay wil change toa fashing display of the current minimum FM frequency. | you continue to hold the button down, the minimus frequency wil change, Release the button at this ime, To retum to the origina! frequency indication, ropest above, ‘Alter changing the “allocation” seting, the traquancies you previously Preset in te memory wil be Geared. BM wo 8a Listening to radio broadcasts BE Press TUNERBANO) to select band. ‘The power wil come on automaticaly Every time you press the buton: FM 4 AM, Ey Press TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” of “MANUAL” Everytime you press the button: MANUAL ¢+ PRESET. PRESET: For proset stations MANUAL: For non-preset stations, Boy Press (V1 or (At select the desired broadcast. “STEREO lights when an FM stereo broadcasts boing recoved. “TUNED’ ight when you precisely une in a broadcast staton, Ly Asivst tne votume love [Auto tuning ‘Auto tuning is an easy way to tune in non-preset stalons in the ‘manual mde. Hold down elther [V] or (AJ, and release the button when the ‘requency starts scrolling. ‘The fraquency wil slop scrolling automaticaly on the fist station it icks up. ‘© When there is outside interforence, the radio sometimes stops on 2 cartin trequancy where no slaton is broadcasting. To stop auto tuning Press either [V] or [A] again. excessive in the FM stereo mode EY Press [FM MODE/BP], (MONO” will ight up) ‘Sound wil be produced in monaural, but his also reduces noise. Pross the button again to cancel "MONO" wil go out Normally, you"l want to Fsten in stereo, s0 leave "MONO" off. This ‘way, you can listen to storeo broadeaste in stereo, and monaural broadcasts in mono, You can preset an FM station in monaural by following tho stops ndar“Preseting only your favorte stalons” on page 12. After selecting the staton instep 1, select "MONO" win [FMA MODEIBPY, then continue with steps 2 and 3. { Nowes | © I you preset stations in memory, you can tune in a preset station by simply selecting the preset channel with the nurnerc buttons on ‘tho romoto control 1. Press [TUNER] on the remote contol 2. Press the numer: bution(s)to select the desired preset channel “To eoloc a two-cigit channel Press [210] and then the two numbers you want within 10 ‘seconds oF 0. © Sound is momentary intorupted i you loadunload tapes while Istening to an AM broadcast. Listening operations mm oa Listening operations Ml Listening to compact discs Ae Se = (icing cmd acing GD ‘Aways stop the changer before loaging or changing CDs. You cannat ‘change COs while a sc is playing. [How to load CDs uo Press [CD]. ‘The powor wil come on automaticaly. Press (& OPENICLOSE 1] ~ whichever you want. The tay will open. a Ey sco intne tay. a Note the lighted disc indicator(see below) for the disc you are at, and press its corresponding button [& OPEN/CLOSE 1) - [4 OPEN/CLOSE 5}, The tray wil lose and tho dise No,, number of racks and total playing time willbe shown on the display OPEN/CLOSE 5], To load several CDs consecutively or to check which discs ore leaded Press (& OPENCLOSE 1] - (# OPEN/CLOSE 5}, whichever you want. The tray will opon, ress another ol (@& OPENCLOSE 1] ~ [& OPENICLOSE 5} to Continue loading oF checking another disc. After loading or checking all he CDs you want, press [& OPEN/CLOSE 1] ~[ OPEN/CLOSE, 5], corosponting tothe disc you are at The tray wil oso. Disc indicators ([DISC 1] - [DISC 5]) Disc indicators wil act as follows whether the tay is toaded oF not, Green | When selected (When inthe playing positon) r2emco ‘Orange | inal other cases ‘To prevent damage ‘Amays observe the following points: '* Load only 1 CD on the tray. EM ‘# Load CDs as shown in figure E. ‘The adaptor is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles. ‘© Set the system on a fat, level surtace. ‘Do not set it on top of magazines, inlined surfaces, ete. '©.Do nat move the system while tray iS openingiciosing, or when loaded. ‘Avways unload all CDs before moving tho system. ‘© Do not put anything except CD in tray. ‘© Dono use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked. '* Do not use CDs with poorty attached labets or stickers. ‘Adhesive protruding from underneath stickers or lft over from peeled off sckers can cause your stereo to maitunctin. '* Do not use irregular shaped CDs, (#00 not disconnect the power cord from the housshld AC outot ‘duting disc changing operation. Elapsed playing time | (Ot current tack number) | Listening to compact dises [Sequential play Ey Press 1001. ‘The power will come on automaticaly. {Insert CD in the tray. a (For details, see page 14.) 8g Press [DISC 1} - [DISC 5] to select the disc you want. (the desired CO is indicated on the dsplay panel, the same ‘operation can be accomplished by pressing [> Al]) Play wil start from the fist track on the selected disc, and ‘will continue until the last track ofthe final disc (see below) is played. LE Acivst ne votume tev, To stop the dle play ross m. hon ">" appears onthe deploy EY Windies we ar 1S or more tats on he BS in th paying poston Ustening operations nm What is meant by “final disc"? For example, if play stats trom dsc 4, disc 8 willbe the “inal disc. Order of progression: Disc 451123, To pouse ress [Pl] during playback To resume payback, press (> “To search forward! Hold down teat] (oaceward) backward (Search) oF [>> MH) (lorwarc) during playback or pause mode. To skip forward ress (tet t) (oackovard) oF backward mmr (orware) during playback or pause mode. 19 random play (page 16), you cannot skip to tracks which have aac been played, "© During program play (page 17) or random play, you can search forward or backward only within the curent track ‘© During program play. skipping is always inthe prograrnmed order, ‘whether forward or backward. Ustening operations || ROTI Listening to compact dises (Cited cxness play ST Press [CD]. Press [DISC]. 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 last track ‘of the tal isc (page 15). a a Ey titin essa rs a To select a two-digit track Press [210] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or 60. For example ‘Track no, 20: [210] ~ {2} ~ [0] Track no. 35: (210) - [3} (5) Repeat) Press [REPEAT] betore or during play. EY All tracks on the loaded CDs are repeat. To cancel repeat play Pros [REPEAT] onco again To repeat your favorite tracks. 4. Program the tracks you want (perform steps Kl ~ El on page 17). 2. Press [REPEAT] and mako sure "CO" is dispayed. 3. Press [AVA|, Playback wil sta. To repeat ust one track ‘Sel te 1-TRACK mode (page 18), press (REPEAT) belore or during playback, and make sure "CO is displayed (Rendomfstayd Press (RANDOM. EJ {A racks onthe loaded CDs wil be played in random ordar, Playback ‘wil stop automaticaly when al racks have been played ‘To cancel random play Press [RANDOM] once again, ‘You can use random play wih your program. Only the programmed {racks wit be played, but in rendom order r Spa! iy xt ees OC Het ESS Fmcass [Listening to compact discs Reg lay ‘You can program up to 24 tracks Pross [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped. Press [PROGRAM]. 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. Repeat steps EJ through El until you have pro- ‘grammed all the tracks you want. Press [PAUA). Play wil statin the programmed sequence. ‘To cancel program play mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. Programmed contents willbe saved in memory Pressing [il] wal cancel program play, but it wl also erase the entre program. To select a two-digit track Press [210] and then the two numbers you want When “CD FULL" oppears EY ‘The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24. No further tracks can be programmed, You can do the following during program mode EH '* Check program contents Press (M4/<¢4] or PMH, Every timo you press one of the buttons, the tack and program No. fare shown on the csplay. ‘#-Ad 10 the program. Feepeat steps El though El cae syst acter Fontan | Pr ANSE apa Kenetego | Sige om aaa —| oe Pein soe eum = Soe All tracks. Press (i). Memory retention ‘Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks whe the system is unplugged. To replay your program IW you tured OFF your program with (PROGRAM), you can play it again as explained bolow. 1) Press (PROGRAM, 2. Pross [> AL/A). It you program a track not on your CDs ‘The track sintally programmed, bul curing program play, the player wil sip thal rack and wil continue playing ftom the next programmed item, 3 Listening to compact dises ions by listening Hoaaae Specitiod dise number pita baad Go adaads (Ga temerger Guarstion) ‘This tunction makes t easier for you to select spacial CDs and tacks from amongst those loaded in the player. ‘You can use this function to make recordings as wel, There are 3 CD/track selection modes. For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs 1-Track mods (1-TRACK) ‘+ For playing back 1 CD only rom all loaded CDs 4-Dise mode (1-D1SC) ‘© For playing back 1 track on ail oaded COs ‘Track AltDise modo (1-ALL) EE Press cco) Eneure CD is stopped. Dy Press {cd MANAGER] to select the desired mode. Every time you press the button: . {TRACK + 1-01SC-+ T-ALL t— nomwa. —! (or) J-TRACK: Only one particular track is played DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are played. YALL: Tho samo track numbers on each ofthe CDs aro played in succession, (NORMAL: Tho original display is restored in about 3 seconds.) Eq] Brass mise 11-0180 5} to select the aise you want, co ‘This step is not requited if 1-ALL was selected in stop EB Ey Mess Bette or mbH 10 select the desires track. ‘Ths slep is not roquiced if 1-DISC was selected in step Bl Ey Press man. ‘The selected track wil star, To stop play Press ( ‘When playback ends “NORMAL wil appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the ‘GD MANAGER function wil tun OFF automatcaly During play in the 1-ALL mode: ‘© t's not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already ‘been played. © 11a CD does not have the designated track number, itis skipped ‘and play continves. ‘You can use the repeat function (page 16) and random play (page 16) at te same te. However, in -TRACK mode, random play 1 ot vatabe Listening to tapes ‘Types of tapes which can be played correctly: ‘Tha urit automaticaly dont the type of tape. NORMAL POSTONTYPE | OK HIGH POSITION/TYPE 1 OK METAL POSITIONITYPE IV OK ‘You can use either deck 1 0 deck 2 tor BE ess raPeDECK 12}. ‘The power wit come on automaticaly, Bi] Pees ff DECK 1 OPEN] or [& DECK 2 OPEN) and insert the tape. {nso tho tape wh the exposed tape facing down. (Close the oder by hand BX] 2255 IREV MODE} to select the reverse mode. Every tme you press the button: p-n-cz> Co ‘One side is played, then playback stops automatically, : Both sides (tont side -> reverse side) are played one time each, thon playoack stops automatically. (C2D: Both sides are played 8 timos cach, then playback stops automataly. By Press 4] oF 1 to start playback. >: Tho forward side (ront side) wil play. st: The reverse side wil pay. Ey Aaest the votume lever pe playback. To stop tape playback Press [il To change the deck to be used EX Press (TAPE/DECK 1/2] to select the deck you wart o use when you load cassettes inio both decks. To listen to 2 tapes consecutively Load a ‘ape into each deck and Select "CID". Both tapes wil be played 8 tes each, oo Prayback is momentary interupted while playing back tapes, if you ‘open the other deck. eck in use To fast-forward or rewind the tape EI Press [¢<4/<€-<) or [>>>] in the stop mode. Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward Co we) Deri “a Derry <<) ‘To find the beginning of a program (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) Press (44/44) or [>> PH] during play. To play the current | To play the next Tepe direction | tune from the | tune from the begianing beginning > ) Deer) o+ a) was) to ‘The TPS function searches for silent parts of about 4 seconds in length which are normally found between tunes. As a result may not function propery in the folowing cases: "With short stent parts © When noise occurs between tunes ‘© With sent paris found wii tunes fons am i rs Before recording (Deck 2 only) Recording part Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly ‘The unit automatically identi the type of tape, [NORMAL POSITION/TYPE | OK HIGH POSITIONTYPE I OK. ‘METAL POSITIONTYPE IV NO. ‘This system cannot make a recording or erasing comecty, if metal positon tapes are used. To record from the beginning of he tope EY | You cannot reeerd on the leader part ofthe tape. Betore recording, wind the tape past the leader to a point where recording can start immediately How volume, sound quality/field and super woofer ect recording Tho tape you are recording isnot atfected whatsoever by changes in volume, sound qualtyild and super woofer. ‘In recording, sound qualiyits are set automaticaly to “FLAT” ‘© You can change volume and super woofer eect for the playback sound, To erase a recorded sound E By Press rrareeck 113. 122" the recorded tape into deck 2 Eq] Press [REV MODE] to select reverse mode. Gy] Press te necistor). + You cama pen deck 1 who econo 2 You Gano et tonard orton ene dock we recon wih te cmer |Recording from radio broadcasts [Ey Press (2 DECK 2 OPEN) and insert the tape. ‘Giose the holder by hand. “Tape direction is automaticaly set to *D>" Ey Press (REV MODE} to select the reverse mode. Every tie you press the button: p+ D+ to (One side is recorded, then recording stops auto- matically. ,€2D_ + Both sides (ron side ~ reverse side) ae recorded, then recording stops automatically Ey Sete act station, Peron stops hut BL oon page 13. Ey Press fe Rec/STOP] to start recording. lt you selected “C72>" instep EA, the drecton wil automaticaly change to* 9" when recording stars, To stop recording ress fe RECISTOP] again Racorcng can aleo be stopped by pressing To start recording on the reverse side Load a tape and change the tape dection as flows: 4, Press [TAPEIDECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2. 2. Press] and immediately thereater [Ml]. Tho tape direction will be shown as "". By Press [Rev MODE} to sotect the reverse made, Every Ume you press the button: i-D-c> pee (One side is recorded, then recording slops auto- matical, ZD,CZD_ + Both sides (rant side -> reverse side) are recorded, then recording stops automaticaly, 4 Press [CD]. Insert CD in the tray. (S00 page 14). Press [DISC 1] - [DISC 5] to select the disc you want. Pressing [al] wil stop playback. Press [@ REC/STOP] to start recording. # I you selected "C22" in step El. the direction wi aulomatcaly change 1°79" when recoting sare, «The recording wil proceed am the fest ack onthe elec CCD ane wil continue on trough te ast rack oho final ese {o0g0 15) ‘Tho tape dock stops automaticaly when the CD is tnished. To stop recording ‘© To add a 4 second silert interval betore stopping Press I]. The CD will stop automaticaly too. '© To stop recording without a sent interval Press {@ REC/STOP}, The CD wil sop automatically to, ‘To start recording on the reverse side Load @ tape and change the tape direction as folows: 4. Press [TAPE/DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2 2, Press [-4] and immediately treater fl]. The tape direction wil bbe shown as *< ‘To record trom a specitic point on a tape Belore recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want te start recording, [To record programmed tracks 1. After step EI, program the track you want (perform steps Kl ~ ‘on page 17). 2, Press [@ RECISTOP} to stant recording Recording from compact dises Fromsise | rove ste |] reverse side, (SSR eal Gee ue PaGaL Py ‘The intorupted track is re-recorded ints entirety on the This unction makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tacks from amongst those loaded in the playor. ‘© Wile recording, a racks ou off inthe middle atthe end ofthe front Side, itis re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side. EY '¢ Alte end othe reverse si recording stops and the current rack ‘wil be interrupted, Prepare the tape you want to use. Perform stops Ill and Fl on page 22, ED Pree too. [Ey Press {00 MANAGER] to select the desired mode. Everytime you press the bution: {TRACK -+ 1-DISC-+ T-ALL t— norma, —! (OFF) {-TRACK: Only one parca racks recorded. DISC: The racks on ony on partcular dic are recordod. ALL: The samo track rumbors on each ofthe COs are recorded in succession. : (NORMAL: The ofginal spay Is restored in about 3 seconds) Press [DISC 1] - [DISC 5] to select the disc you want, This step isnot required if 1-ALL was selected in ston EB. Qa Press [4/4] or [>> PP] to select the desired track ‘This step is not required if 1-DISC was selected in step EB. Ey 22 fo REC STOP] to start recording. To stop recording © To adda 4 second sitant interval before stopping Press (Ml), The CO wil automatically stop too. To stop recording without a silect interval Press {@ RECISTOP]. The CO wil slop automaticaly too. ROTTS. rection of the tape you are recording onto Tape-to-tape recording ‘The recording level willbe recorded as itis on the tape being played back. BE Press rareroecK 12, Press [4 OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck 1 For recording: Into deck 2 (lose the holders by hand, “Tape dirocton is automatically set to “D>” RR] Press Rev MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: I-D+cD ‘One side is recorded, then recording stops auto- matical. ZD,CZD_ : Both sides (ront site ~ reverse side) are recorded, ‘hen recorcing stops automaticaly. GE] Prose (rare e0Im to stat recording, © If you selected *C=9" in step El, the direction will ‘automatically change to "23 when recording sats. To stop recording: ross (, Both decks wil stop. ‘To start recording on the reverse side ‘Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows: 1. Pross [TAPEIDECK 1/2] and solect tape deck 2. 2. Press [+€) and immediately thereafter [ll]. The tape direction will be shown as “<1 ‘To record trom a specific point on a tape Before recording, advance the tape to te point from where you want to star recording. Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings Dial [SOUND CONTROL JOG] to select the sound quality of sound field. When itis tumed dockwise, the setings are selocted in the folowing sequence @ HEAVY (eound quality) Selec tis wren saying rock or oer Kinds of music that sound boatler wih an added punch @ CLEAR (sound quality) ‘Selec this for azz or ater kinds of music for which clay inthe Ueble range is cast ® SOFT (sound quality) Selec this when fisting fo background music. @ DISCO (sound tile) Select tis to produce sound wih the same kind of langty ‘everbrations heard ata isco @ LE (sound fea) Selec this to make vocels more ave © HALL (sound fete) Seleci histo add an expansiveness tothe sound fo produce the simagphiere ofa great concert hal @ MANUAL (eee page 27) @ ALEQ (o0e page 26) The orignal spay restore on ho cpl panelin about 5 seconds. ‘The [SOUND CONTROL OG lamp Iights more brightly, and FLAT™ is dead To release the equalizer ial [SOUND CONTROL JOG] to splay “FLAT. When using the remote control to perform the operations oseribed above Press (EQ). Boosting the super woofer Press [S.WOOFER]. ‘¢ Whe listening to the sound through the speakers MID (medium) -= MAX (high) + Light of (OFF) © When Light on (ON) = Light off (OFF) tering to the sound through the headphones Nor All recordings are performed at the fat setting oven if an alternative ‘ound qualy/scund field setting has been selected and the super \wooter etflect is set 10 ON. Sound quality/sound field operation mn Sound quality/sound field operation z pores Var xan Image (Al) equel with the | acoustic image (Al) equalizer) | ‘The Al equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound ‘quality coortnates 1o achieve subtle sound qualty stings with easo. [Ey Dit isounn contRoL J06) to display “Al EO”. ‘When itis tuned clockwise, the setings are selected in the folowing sequence, Oneaw — @CLeAR @ sort @oisco @Live OHAL @MANUAL area orar ‘The [SOUND CONTROL JOG] lamp Eghts more brighty, and “FLAT is coated. By Crerate isouno CONTROL Joc] jogcap and set ‘the sound quality as desired. @ ~~ drecion’ SOFT-SHARP setting @ 1 Térecion: _LIGHT-HEAVY setting peat stops @ and @ to set tho desired sound quality. “The ofginal splay is restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds, ‘To release the equalizer Dial [SOUND CONTROL JOG] to display “FLAT 1 The cound quliy eating derod automaticaly, 8 reates von EO" et eet «Aircon ar patrmedal he lt sein even an atornatve ‘oars uy sty fantom eos Selecting the 3D acoustic image (3D _ Al) equalizer {tis possible to use the acoustic image equalizer (Al EQ) together with te suround effect fo create your own sound effect. Press [3D Al EQ]. Every time you press the button: sDAl1 — aDA12 taco [Novos] ‘Ifthe equalzoris not set at Al mode, it willbe switched fo Al modo ‘once (30 Al EQ] is pressed. ‘© Alirecordings are performed at the fat setting even ian allemative sound qualty seting has been selected Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer PEE [Dy Dattsouno conrRo J0G) to display “MANUAL”. When itis turned cockwise, the setings are selected In the fotowing sequence. QHEAWY @CuEAR @ soFT @ disco ®ve @ HAL @ MANUAL @AlEO @rar — The [SOUND CONTROL JOG] lamp lights more brightly, and “FLAT is cleared. By Drees [SOUND CONTROL JOG) jogcap and set the sound quality as desired. ® © — Girection: For selecting he range ofthe sound to be adusted Characteristics of each sound range Under 100 Hz: Super wooter range ‘Around 390 He: Bass to midrange ‘Around 1 KHe: Mickange Around 33 kee: Micrange to treble Above 10 kHz: Treble ® § Tdrection: For adjusting the level (7 stops) When the levels in the center, the dot lashes rapidly. Repeat steps © and @) to set the desired sound quality ‘The original splay is restored on the asplay pane! in about § seconds. ‘To release the equalizer Dia! [SOUND CONTROL JOG] to splay FLAT" no ‘© The sound qualty setting Is stored automaticaly. It is recalled ‘when "MANUAL" is next selected, ‘© Allrecordings are performed a the flat setting even i an alternate sound qually salting has been selected. : i ; 3 i j Using the timer [Cstag tho play Gianer Select this timer when you want 10 use the timer as an alarm clock You can wake up istening to music (CD, tuner, tape or aux) at a

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