Panasonic' CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Th* «ustralion« tfiow SOAK29 oiernuMjtMO P IPC Model No. SC-AK29 SC-AK24 SC-AK23 SC-AK18 Before oonnacing. operatir>g or edjuttfog this product, please read these nstfxjctforw oompMety. Please keep this manual for lulura reforence.
Table of contents Dear customer Thank you tor purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain №e op eration of system SC-AK29. Before using Supplied accessories.................................................. 2 Precautions.................................................................. 4 Placement of speakers..........
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: Recording operations Before recording (Deck 2 only)................... ............ 21 Tape-to-tape recording................................. ............ 21 Recording from radio broadcasts............... ............ 22 Recording from compact discs .................. ............ 23 To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function).................................. ...............
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. Aftenwards keep them handy for future reference. Safety S ï 1. Power Source—The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2.
Concerning the remote control Battery installation Listening caution SC-AK29 ISC-AK24 ISC-AK23 R6, AA, UM-3 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ ation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Connections Basic connections (for supplied accessories] • • Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after all other connections have been made. To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist thé vinyl cover tip and pull off. .r s £ Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference. DSISI For best reception sound quality: An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.
Connections Optional antenna connections You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete buiiding, etc. FM outdoor antenna Q Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in stalled. (1) Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. (2) Tviiist the shield braid, d) Expose the core wire. An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualifed technician only.
Front panel controls Main unit Q Name No. Ref. page MODE button (NORMAUECO) (MODE)........................................... 10 (D Standby/on switch ((!)/!, POWER)....................................................10 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. AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.
Front panel controls Remote control Buttons such as 0 functons in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. No. Name Ref. page Standby/on button ((!))............................... ...... 10 Auto off button (AUTO OFF)...................... ......10 13,16 Numeric buttons (>10,1-0)........ (33) Program button (PROGRAM).................... ....... 17 Cancel button (CANCEL)............................ ........17 Tape/deck select button (TAPE) .......19 CD button (CD)..............
й Turning the demo function off Q 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. Turn this function off to get the most from the eco mode (see below). Press and hold [-DISP/-DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is dis played. The display changes each time the button is held down. NO DEMO (off) o DEMO (on) .1 £ -OISP/ I -DEMC ГмТ1 _________ rЛ f.
Setting the time This is a 12-hour display clock. This exampie in the figure shows how to set the tinne for 4:25 p.m. WU Switch on the power Press [CLOCK/riMER] to select “CLOCK”. Every time you press the button: CLOCK — ©PLAY — ©REC .r t_ Previous display —I (within 7 seconds or so) Press [TUNE/riME ADJ (V) or (A)] to show the present time. £ o BQ Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time. The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set the time.
Presetting radio broadcasts up to 12 stations can be set in each band with the automatic or manual memory presetting. If broadcast frequencies are preset in the memory, you can easily tune in any of these frequencies from the system or remote control unit. You can preset just those stations you like. (See “Presetting only your favorite stations" below.) 1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The system will come on automatically.
Listening to radio broadcasts Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The unit will come on automatically. Press p, TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” or “MANUAL”. Every time you press the button: MANUAL PRESET. PRESET: For preset stations MANUAL: For non-preset stations Press UUNEA'IME ADJ (V) or (A)] to select the desired broadcast. “STERECT lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being received. TUNECr lights when you precisely tune in a broadcast station. Adjust the volume level.
Concerning compact discs With this system, you can only play compact discs having this mark. However, do rot use irregular shaped CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the unit. D DIGITAL AUDIO Handling precautions |3 ~ Cl ■ Wt I w .s "0 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, lint-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 Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You cannot change CDs while a disc is playing. □ Press a [±] button. The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens. Set CD in the tray. To continue loading CDs In the other trays Press another [±] button to open the required tray. The current tray closes and the selected tray automatically opens. Press the same [^] to close the tray. Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to play your desired disc.
Listening to conipact discs Direct access play by remote control only Press [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. The CD will be played from the selected track to the last track of the final disc (page 15). 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] - [2] - [0] Track no.
Listening to compact discs Program play by remote control only You can program up to 24 tracks. □ Press [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 Q through Q until you have pro grammed all the tracks you want. Press [►/Il/A]. Play will start in the programmed sequence. Wt To cancel program play mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
Listening to compact discs To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the player. You can use this function to make recordings as well. There are 3 CD/track selection modes.
Listening to tapes Types of tapes which can be played correctly: The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. NORMAL POSITION/TYPE I / HIGH POSITION/TYPE II / METAL POSITION/TYPE IV You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. □ Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. The unit will come on automatically. If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play wili start automatically (One touch play function). Press [± DECK 1 OPEN] or [± DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.
Ustening to tapes To fast-forward or rewind the tape Q Press or [►►/►►H] in the stop mode. Tape direction To rewind To find the beginning of (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) El a To fast-forward program TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9. Press or [►►/►►!] during play. The TPS function searches for silent parts of about 4 seconds in length which are normaily found between tunes.
Before recording (Deck 2 only) Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. NORMAL POSITION/TYPE 1 HIGH POSITION/TYPE II METAL POSITION/TYPE IV / / X Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit wilt not be able to record or erase them correctly. To record from the beginning of the tape Q You cannot record on the leader part of the tape. Before recording, wind the tape past the leader to a point where recording can start immediately.
Recording from radio broadcasts Press DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. Tape direction is automatically set to “t>". Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: z^z:>^cz:> t__________ I ;; : One side is recorded, then recording stops auto matically. Z^,(ZZ^ '■ Both sides (front side reverse side) are recorded, then recording stops automatically. Select a radio station. Perform steps D through Q on page 13.
Recording from compact discs Press DECK 2 OPEN], and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. Tape direction is automatically set to “t>”. Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I ^ : One side is recorded, then recording stops auto matically. Z3,CZ3 ■ Both sides (front side reverse side) are recorded, then recording stops automatically. Press [CD], □ Insert CD in the tray. (Perform steps D ~ 0 on page 15).
Recording from compact discs To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the player. • While recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the end of the front ade, it is re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side. Q • At the end of the reverse side recording stops and the current track will be Interrupted. Before recording Prepare the tape you want to use.
Using the buiit-in sound qualify/ sound field settings U__________ B Dial [SOUND EQ] to select the sound quality or sound field. When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following sequence. ® HEAVY (sound quality) Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sound better with an added punch. ® CLEAR (sound quality) Select this for jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired.
the sound quality wiffi the manual equalizer___________________ Dial [SOUND EQ] to display MANUAL”. When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following sequence. ©HEAVY ® CLEAR ® SOFT ® DISCO ® LIVE ® HALL © MANUAL ® Al EQ @ FLAT --------- Adjust the sound quality. ® <------- > direction: For selecting the range of the sound to ■iv ■■■ ■» \u 00jr Jtm Mam ■■■ m«« ■■■ ■■I- >*#■ DC -T^*l\'\\l .001.imm ■Bx.\%V ---- ........................
Using the timer Using the play/record timer The timer has two functions. It can be set 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. Preparations Turn the unit on and set the clock page 11). For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to; tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
Using the tinier Using the play/record timer To check settings While the unit is on and the “©PLAY" (or “©REC") indicator is on, press [CLOCKA1MERJ so “©PLAY" (or ‘©REC”) appears on the display.
I Using the timer SLEEP ■a «tnOOFT ! yjnNQ o OoI 2—r—^~asc OOOO 5—J » »10 oooo 7 a fl 0 oooo oooo TAPE CO TUNER AUX oooo ÉI«C «>o'»>1 Using the sleep timer This timer turns your system OFF at the set time (Max, 2 hours, settable at 30-minute interval). It lets you fall asleep listening to music. by remote control only mxiOm ùwca KPuf wccw ■ »~n/A OQ Panasonic -VOLUME Preparation Switch on the power. The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Reference page(s) When there is a television set nearby The picture on the TV disappears or stripes appear on the screen. The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. ‘ The wiring at the back of the system is unsuitable. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the system.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK29 I SC-AK24 | SC-AK23 RMS power output 1% Total harmonic distortion 60 Hz-120 Hz, both channels driven (SC-AK29} 70 W per channel (6Q) (SC-AK24) 55 W per channel (6fl) (SC-AK23)‘ 50 W per channel (6ii) 1% Total harmonic distortion 120 Hz-14 kHz, both channels driven (SC-AK29)'30W per channel (6Q) (SC-AK24) 20 W per channel (6ii) (SC-AK23)'i20W per channel (6ii) Total Bi-Amp power (SC-AK29) 100W per channel (SC-AK24) 75 W per channel (SC-AK23) 70 W per channel Input sen
