Panasonic CD Stereo System Operating Instructions The illustrations show SC-AK500. Model No. DIGITAL AUDIO II [_ [_ SC-AK500 SC-AK490 SC-AK300 SC-AK200 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Table of contents Dear customer Thank you for 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 the op eration of system SC-AK500.
THE FOLLOWING APPUES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: I ;l:;[_l] I[! il i[* I[!] i[_] _ t t [I] l [- CAUTION: Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................ Recording from compact discs ............................ Tape-to-tape recording .......................................... Recording from radio broadcasts ........................ li',,,"Io) I liI. l.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instruclfenscarefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructionson the unit and the safety precautionslisted below. Keep these operating instructionshandy for future reference. / P _o 1. Power soume-_onnect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Polarization--The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
Listening About the remote control caution I_s Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic lodustdes Associatlon's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Connections • Plug the AC power supply cord into a household AC outlet only after all other connections have been made. • To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off. i X _o I Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a positionwhere radio s_jnalsare receivedwith the least amount of interference. 1 For best reception sound quality: An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.
Connections FM outdoorantenna (notIncluded) You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous regionor inside a reinforced concrete building,etc. cable (not included) ] Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed. (_) Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. _) Twist the shield braid. _) Expose the core wire. 30mm @ (_) _ FM outdoor antenna Shield b_d An outdoorantenna should be installed by a qualifiedtechnicianonly.
Front panel controls [] ] Main unit NO. El Name I Ref. page AC supply indicator (AC IN) Thisindicator lights whenthe unit isconnectedto the AC power supply. _) _o _) Standbylon switch (_/I, POWER) Presstoswitchthe unitfromon tostandbymodeorviceversa. In standbymode,the unitis stillconsuming a smallamountof powen Display button (DISPLAY) .................................. 15, 19 Display _) Preset EQ select button (PRESET EQ) ................... 24 _) Record button (e REC) ......................
Front panel controls Remote IR! control Buttonssuch as 0 on the main unit. SLEEP CLOCKI .._jTO01_ TIM_ _P,_'I No. 0 /OL,,U_Pt_mpRoGe_ra ¸ _X TUNER:T_EI_ • COI_/II • (_ Standby/on -- Q:O VOLUME + Q (_ Ref. page button (O) ............................................... Sleep timer/auto off button (SLEEP, -AUTO OFF) .......................................... buttons (_>10, 1-9, 0) ...................... 11 11, 27 ................................... Dimmer button (DIMMER) ........
[] 13 Turning the demo function off if the dock has not been set, a demonstrationof the display is shown when the unit is switched to standby mode. 1T_isfunc'donis set to on at the time of purchase. During standby mode Press and hold [II/-DEMO] DEMO" is displayed. II until "NO The display changes each time the button is held down, NO DEMO (off)<-_DEMO ON (on) To show a demonstration of the display Pressand hold[II/_)EMO] until"DEMO ON" is displayed.
[] Auto-off function Remote control ordv When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unittums off if it is left unused forten minutes. SLEEP -AUTO OFF This functfon does not work if the source is tuner or AUX. Press and hold [-AUTO OFF]. =AUTO OFF" is shown on the display, To cancel Press and hold [-AUTO OFF] again to clear "AUTO OFF" from the display. ,,9o For your reference The settingis mainteJnedeven if the unit is turned off.
Listening to radio broadcasts 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select band. The unit comes on automatically. Every time you press the button: FM <--)AM 1 0 -4 2 3 2-- Press [PLAY MODE] on control to select "MANUAL". i Press [P4
Presetting _ik_ _ • Remote control radio broadcasts only There are two methods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting :All the stafio_s the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting :You can select the stafionsto preset and the order they are preset in. Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. PROGRAM Pteparution: Press [TUNER] to select "FM" or "AM'. TUNER _I
About compact discs W'flhthissystem, you can only play compactdiscs paving this mark. [] However, do not use irregular shaped CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the unit. @ Handling DIGITAL AUDIO precautions 1 • If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment, moisture may form onthe disc. _r[pe thisoff witha soft, dry, lint-free clothbefore using the disc. • Do not write on the label side with a bail-point pan or other writing instrument.
Listening to compact discs ]_lis unitcan play MP3 files cornpmssedusing MPEG 1 audio layer 3. [ When making MP3 files to play on this unit ] Disc format Conform to 1SO9660. File format MP3 files that have the extension of "MP3" or "rap3". TO play in a certain order Prefixthe folder and file names with 3-digits numbers in the order you want to play them. I How discs with MP3 differ to CDs I This unit can access up to 999 tracks,255 albums and 20 sessions.
Listening to compact discs This unit can play CD-OA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/ CD-RW players to pay audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completionof recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. 1 B/-DEMO' Press ['=] button. The unit will come on automaticallyand the tray opens.
Listening to compact discs Remote control You can program 4 ......._--3__5 _---2 _/REWr_, _-----1 AIFFIHH °7 _ • only up to 24 tracks. 1 Press [CD I_/II] 2 Press [PROGRAM]. 3 Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds and then [11]. or so) Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you want. 5 CD)-/II _, • "-I_ ,o _'_ [_0 -_ _ t--I I P t I _ - -- ----; _O_ ,_ _______ ! to select the Press [CD I_/II]. Play will start in the programmed PROGRAM i ..... sequence. / ......................
Listening Remote 0 5 to compact control discs only Thisfunctionmakes it easier foryou to select specific COs and tracks from those loaded in the player, C) C3 0 _ 2 There are 5 discttrack selection modes. AIkDisc mode: Prays all loaded discsin succession fromthe selected disc to the final disc _. 1-Song mode: plays one selected trac_ on theselected disc. 1-Disc Random mode: Plays one selected disc in random order. All-Disc Random mode: Plays all loaded discs in random order.
Listening to compact discs Remote control oniv 1 Press [DISC]. 32......._1 DISPLAY _ (within 10 seconds or so) (::::3 Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you want. PLAY MODE CD_/mm 3 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 disc. 1 ..... To select a two-digit track Press p--10]and then the two numbers you want within 10 secondsor SO. For example Track no. 20: p__10] --, [2] --_[0] Track no.
Listening to tapes ;; _ i!!i_¸_i You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. / Use normal pos_oa tapes. High position and metal positiontapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to do fulljustice to the charactedsticsof these tapes. o cK1 -i " -OEMO 2 1 4 1"3 Press [TAPE I_]. The unit will come on automatically. If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start automatically(One touch play function).
Before recording (Deck 2 only) ¢1 To protect tapes against further I Types of tapes which can be recorded recording correctly 1 Use normal positiontapes. High position and metal positiontapes can be used, but this unit w;ll not be able to recordor erase them correctly. ] Erasure prevention I o Tab for side =B" The illustrationshows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
[] Recording from compact You can use 1-DISC/ALL-DISC/I-SONG recortlings. discs mode (-. page 18) to make Preparation: • DOthe preparatory steps (.,, page 21). • Insertthe disc(s)you want to recoKI(-- page 16). 1-DISC/ALL-DISC 1 recordina 0o steps I to 4 on page 18. Ensure CD is stopped. i/-DEMO 2 Press [e REC] to start recording. The CD starts. 1-SONG recordirm Do steps 2 2 i I¸ I I |--3 1 to 5 on page 18, Press [e REC] to start recording. !1 The CD starts.
Recording from radio broadcasts Preparation: Do the proparatory steps (-,* page 21). 1 Tune to the required 2 Press station. (-- page 12 or 13). [e REC] to start recording. To stop recording Press III/-DEMO]. To record from 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 1. Press [Ifi/-DEMO] during the unnecessary part. The cassette deck will go into the stop mode. 2.
i_ Using the built-in sound quality settings [] Press [PRESET EQ] to select the sound quality. Every time you press the button: HEAVY _ t. PRESET C3 EQ PRESET EQ SOFT _ CLEAR _ EQ'OFF VOCAL ____I HEAVY : Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sounds better with an added punch. SOFT : Select thiswhen listening to background music. CLEAR : Select thisfor jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired VOCAL : Select this to add gloss to vocals.
Using the timer .... J. ii_ 1111%11 II i_ I I [, Ili i[,=-]1 iJ,_| Remote i{:_.] 1. ii | i i l t;1 control only 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 at_ source. The play timer cannot be used in COmbination with the record timer. L1o2®o3® • Tum 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 timer • m Remote m_ _ Q_---_ ®PLAY/REC CLOCK/TIMER _ h _ • O fl* control only To change the timer Press [®PLAY/REC] to select the desired timer. Every time the button is pressed the settingchanges as follows. ®PLAY -_- _)REC W (OFF) -,_ To check settings While the unit is on and the '_PLAY" (or "_REC") indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so "_)PLAY" (or '_REC") appears on the display.
Using the timer [] Remote SLEEP - AUTO OFF control only This timer turnsyour system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours,set at 30-minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to music. (_ Switch on the power. The figure shews how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes. While enjoying the dealmd source: Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211.7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http.J/www.panasenic.€om_ In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at _._24-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Servicenter List (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonk= 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th AvenueSeuth, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to S pm Monday-Friday; 6 am to 10:30am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S.
Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonio Consumer ElectTonioS Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonio Sales Company, Division of Matsushlta Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanter_, Kin. 9.
Specifications AMPUFIER SECTION power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 60Hz-3kHz, both channels driven (Low channel) 60W per channel (6_) 3 kHz-16 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 50W per channst (6Q) Total Bi-Amp power 110W per channel Power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz, both channels driven (Low channel) 77 W per channel (6 Q) 8 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 73W per channel (6_) Total Bi-Amp power 150W perchannel Input sensitivity AUX 250mY input Impedance AUX 13.
Maintenance If the surfaces are Product Service dirty To clean this unit, wipe with ] a soft, dry cloth. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. • Before using a chemically treated came with the cloth carefully. [ For a cleaner, crisper cloth, read the instructions that sound ] Clean the heads regularly to assure good qualityplayback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included). 1.
