Panasonic ® CD Stereo System Operating Instructions II The ilfustmtions show SC-AK29. Model No. SC-AK29 SC-AK24 SC-AK23 SC-AK18 r Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these insbuctiees completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. [_ _ RQT5258..
Dear customer Tbenkyoufi purchas_ ._s preduct. For optimum pedonnaeee and safety, p/ease read _ i_ care_j. Theee eperefing in.stnmfJons are applicable to the follo_ system. These oporaitng inslnJctions, however, fundamentaJlyexplain the opera6on of systsm SC-AK29.
THE FOLLOWING APPUES Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................ 21 Tape-to-tape recording .......................................... 21 Recording from radio broadcasts ........................ 22 Recording from compact discs ............................ 23 To recordspecialCDs and tracks (CD Manager function).............................................24 Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings .......................................... Boosting the super woofer ............
Before using thisunitplease read these operating instiuctions carefully, Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. Aftelwards keep them handy for future rofurecca. 3. Heat--The un'itshould be situated away from heat sources such as radiators and the itke. It a!so should not be pieced in temperatures less than 5°C (4t°F3 or greater" then 35°C (95°F). 4, Condenaatlon---Moistura conditions.,, 1. Power Source --The _) •=.
R6. AA, UM-3 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the star[ of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
• Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after all other connections have been made. • TO prepare the anteona wires and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover Upand pull off. X ] Q m ] Connect the FM Indoor antenna. Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio s_geals are received with the least amount of interference. For best recep_on sound quality: An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.) I_i Connect the AM loop antenna.
FM outdoor antenna (not included) I • • • • • o • • - • You may need an outdoorantenna if you use this system in a moontainous regionor insk_ a _te building, eto. 75 Q coaxial cable (not included) IFM outdoor antenna [] ] O=,sconnect _e FM (r'_oor _m*,ert_ait a_ FM o_tdoo_ antenna is k3stalled. (_ Remove a place of the outer vinyl insulator. (_ Twist the shield braid. (_) Expose the core wire. An outdoor antenna should be installedby a qualified technician only.
(Main unit [] No. (_ 1 Name Ref. page MODE button (NORMAL/ECO) (MODE) ................... t0 Standbylon switch (0/I, POWER) ............................. 10 Press to switchthe unitfrom on to standbymodeor viceversa. In standby mode,the unit is still consuminga smallamountof power. ..h AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicatorlightswhenthe unitis connectedtothe AC mains supply. f) m Play timer/record timer button and indicator (®PLAY/_ REC) ........................................................
IIIm_ I Buttonssuchas O _ on the mainunit. No. in exacl]ythe samew-ayas U'_ebuttons Name Fief.page O Standby/on button (O) ............................................... 10 (_ Auto off button (AUTO OFF) .................................... 10 Numeric buttons (->10, 1-0) ................................ (_ • _) Program button (PROGRAM) ................................... 17 Cancel button (CANCEL) ........................................... 17 Tape/deck select button (TAPE) .................
If the ctockhas notbeenset, a demonstrationof the displayis shown whenthe unitisswitchedto standby. Thisfunctionis setto onat the timeof purchase. Tum thisfunctionoff toget the mostfrom the eco mode(see below). Press and hold [-DISP/-DEMO] until "NO DEMO" is displayed. The displaychangeseachtime the buttonisheld down. NO DEMO {off)<-_DEMO (on) == I=m ..... I = ECO mode • i_ ii i_ _ ii [] Q m =l i i.............. ".....] ...................
is a 12-hour display clock. This examp_ in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m.. b O Switch on the power. I_ Prese [CLOCK/TIMER] to select "CLOCK". Every6me youpressthe button: II CLOCK _ _)PLAY -_ _REC: L ] Previousdisplay (within 7 seconds or so) Press rrUNE/TIME ADJ (V) present time. ] or (A)] to show the _D m_ Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time. The displaywill refom to whateverwas displayedbeforeyou setthe time.
• Up to 12 stations can be set in each band with the automa_c or manual memo_ presetting. ff breedcest fr_ are praset in the rnemory, you can easily tune in any of _ese frequencies from the system or remote central unit. • • You can preset just those stations you like. (See "Pmsefting your favorite statin_s_ below.) O only Prsss [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The systemwincomeon automatically. Every 5me you press the button: FM e-_ AM I ] Press [11,TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
] Press [TUNER, BAND] to select The unit will come on automatically. ] Press IN, "MANUAL". TUNE MODE] to band. select "PRESET" or Every time you press the button: MANUAL (-+ PRESET. PRESET: MANUAL: ] For preset stations For non-preset stations Press [TUNE/TIME desired broadcast. ADJ (Y) or (A)] to select the "STEREO" i_ds when an FM stsmo broadcsstis berg ressived. "TUNED' 5oJ_ when you preciselytune in a broadcaststain. ] l Adjust the volume level.
With this system, you can oniy play compact discs i_aving this mark. However, do not use irrugufar chap6d CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the uniL [] DIGITAL AUDIO I Handling precautions [] ~ [] • If you are taking the disc from a sold 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 wdte on the lapel side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
Alwaysstopthe changerbefore loadingor changingCDs.You cannot changeCDs whilea discis playing. irll Press a [--4 button. 1_1 Set CD In the troy. TO continueloading CDs in the other trays The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens. Press another [----.]button to open the required troy. The current tray closes and the selected trey automatically opens. P_,¢,a the ,same [__] to close the tray. CO I_1 Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to play your desired disc.
O Press [CD]. I_1 Press [DISC]. ] (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you wanL ] 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 e two-digit track Press [_10] and than the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or so. FOr example Track no. 20: [;_'f0] --, [2] --, [O] CD % Trackno.35:[_>10] --, [3].- [5] i 1--2 3 Press [REPEAT] before or during play.
III[=..1 llL[IJ (_l[_oJl I |l[el [O]ll You can program up to 24 backs. a Pmss [CD]. EnsureCD is stopped. ] Press [PROGRAM]. ] Press [DISC]. ] (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you wanL ] Press the numeric button to select the desired track. ] Repeat steps [] through [] until you have prOgrammed all the tracks you want. F_ prass Ilk/IlIA]. Playwill startin the programmedsequence. CD % % PROGRAM To cancel program play mode Press [PROGRAM] In the stop mode.
This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those leaded in the player. You can use this function to make recordings as well. There • are 3 CD/track selection modes, For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs t-Track mode (1-TRACK) For playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs 1-Disc mode (1-DISC) For playing back 1 track on all loaded CDs 1-Track All-Disc mode (I-ALL) • • [] press [CD]. EnsureDD isstopped.
T_:,ea of_ vd'_ich c=_be l_,d co.'_=t_: The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. NORMAL POSITION/TYPE f ,/ HIGH II v" POSITION/TYPE METAL POSITION/TYPE IV / You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. U Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. Theunitwillcome on automatically, If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start automatically (One touch play function). ] Press [_ DECK 1 OPEN] or [--_ DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.
]To fast-forward or re_nd Press _,<1_1] or [I_I_/IIH_] Tape direction -_>. To find (/PS: the tape [] I In the stop mode. To rewind To fast-fufward p<
ITYP o =ftape= which can be recorded correctly I The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. NORMAL PosmoNKYPE I HiGH POSITIONKYPE II METAL POSITION/TYPE IV Recording part-Leader tape(norecording canbemade) / / X ] Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. ITo record from Ihe beginning of the tape [] I You cannot reco_ on the leader part of the tape.
] Press [__ DECK 2 OPEN] and Insert the tape. Closethe holderby hand. Tape direction is automatically set to "E:>". ] Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Everytimeyoupressthe button: : One side is recorded, then recording stops automaticaily. Z:),C_:) : Bethsidse(frontalde-, reverse side)arereserded, then recording stops automatically. % Tape direction I"sll t _'l'" I , I r I '-' F" F] _ .. -._: "'_ U_i_ _-_ ] Select a radio station. Perform steps [] on page 13.
] Press [--_DECK2 OPEN], andinsert Close the holder by hand. Tape direction is auton_cally ] the tape. set to "D'. Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Everytime youpressthe button: : One side is recorded, then recording stops automatically. : Both sides (front side _ reverse side) are recorded, then recording stops automatically. ]Press [CD]. ] Insert CD in the tray. (Performstepsn _ [] on page 15), ] Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want. Pressing[11]willstop playback.
Theinterrupted track isre-recorded initsentirety onthe reverse side. This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those toaded in the player. • While recording, if a track is cut off in Ibe middle at the end of the front side, it is re-recorded fTomthe beginning,on the reverse side. [] • At the end Of the reverse side recording stops and the current track will be interrupted. |:- i • _ I I |e Prepare the tapeyon wantto use, Performsteps[] and [] on page 23.
Dial[SOUND EQ]toselectthesoundqualityorsoundfield. When itLsturned _, the se_ ere selected in the fo!_i_J_j sequence. _) (_ _) HEAVY (sound quality) Select this wt,,an playing rock or other kinds of music that sound better wi_ an added punch. CLEAR (sound quality) Select this for jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired, SOFT (sound quality) Select this when listening to background music.
[] Dial [SOUND EQ] to display "MANUAL". When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the follewtng sequence. 0 J ._,= I ==_i • I HEAVY _) CLEAR SOFT (_ DISCO LIVE _) HALL _) MANUAL (_ AI EQ (_) FLAT I [] Adjust (_ the sound quality. +- -_ dimstion: For selecting the range of the sound to be adjusted Characteristics of each sound range Under 100 Hz: Super woofer range Around 330 Hz: Bass to midrange Around 1 kHz: Midrange Around 3.3 kHz: Midrange to treble Above 10 kHz: Treble (_ .
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. •Tum the • For the to; tape, • For the tabs (.._ unit on and set the ctock (-=. page 11). play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen CD. radio or aux, and set the volume. record timer, check the cassette's erasure prevention page 20: I1), insed the tape in deck 2.
Us timer :i To check settings While the unit is on and the '_PLAY" (or "OREC') indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so 'IDPLAY" (or "OREC") sppeam on the display, Two seconds after "_PLAY" (or _)REC") appear, the settings are displayed in the following order: • For play timer • For record timer Play start time (_ Recording start time (_) Play finich time _) Recording finish ftme _) Play source (_ Recording source _) Playback volume You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by pressing [CLOCK
-% ? T_ 6 co J [] This timer turns your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, sortable at 30-minute interval). It lets you fall asleep listening to music. o _n Switch on the power. The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes. C:Z2:::D C22::2D While enjoying the desired source: Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time. Every time you press the button: -'-SLEEP 30 -,- SLEEP 60 .--- SLEEP90--- SLEEP 120_- SLEEP OFF m \ The system is turned off after the sot time has
Beforerequas_ngservicefor this unit,checkthe chartbelowfora possiblecause of the problemyouare experiencing,Some simplechecksor a minor _ljustment on yourpart may eliminatethe problemand restoreproperoperation. ff you ere in doubt about some of _ check points, or if the remedies indicated Authorized Service Centers (endased _ this unit) to locate a convenient service For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and In the U.S.A.
Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy I Reference page(s) I When there Is a television set nearby The picture on the "rv disappears or stripes appear The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect, If you are using an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. on the screen. _ wiring at the back of the system is unsuitable, Separate the antenna wire of the TV sot from the system.
AMPUFIER SECTION RMS power output 1% Total harmonic distortion 60 Hz-120 lb.
