CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK58 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these 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. Before use These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC– AK58 Main unit SA– AK58 Speakers Front SB– AK58 Surround SB– PS55 Center SB– PC55 Before use Supplied accessories .......................................................... 2 Precautions .......................................................................
Boosting the super woofer ................................................ 27 Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings .... 27 Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer (Manual EQ) ..................................................................... 28 Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (AI) equalizer (3D AI EQ) ........................................................ 29 Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) .............................................
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. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Safety Before use 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 R6, AA size, UM-3 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 Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Placement of speakers (Right) (Left) Placement of front speakers Place the speakers so that the super woofer is on the outside. Note Before use • Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32˝) away from the system for proper ventilation. • To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones if you have taken the nets off. Super woofer Placement of center/surround speakers Center speaker Place the center speaker above your TV, as close to it as possible.
Connections Basic connections (for supplied accessories) 1 4 5 2 • 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 the vinyl cover tip and pull off. Before use 3 6 1 1. Connect the FM indoor antenna. Adhesive tape Note T FM AN ) ( 1 Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference.
Connections Optional antenna connections FM outdoor antenna (not included) You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. Before use 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) 30mm T FM AN ) ( Shield braid GND 15mm FM outdoor antenna 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.
Connections Video cassette recorder (not included) Rear panel of this unit External unit connection • For details, refer to the manual of the units which are to be connected. • When units other than those described below are to be connected, please consult with your dealer. AUDIO OUT AUX Before use Video cassette recorder R L You can enjoy only sound of the video cassette recorder. Record player Sound cannot be produced unless an phono equalizer (not included) is connected.
Front panel controls Main unit No. Name Ref. page Input select buttons and indicators .......... 14, 17, 21, 34 (CD, TUNER BAND, TAPE DECK 1/2, AUX) Standby/on switch ( , POWER) .............................. 12 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. SA-AK58 Before use CD MANAGER CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 AC supply indicator (AC IN) .........................................
Front panel controls Remote control No. AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING ? { 2 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 | } @ PROGRAM CANCEL REPEAT RANDOM \ [ 8 1 EQ , S.WOOFER ] PRO LOGIC ) CH SELECT CH LEVEL _ TEST 0 ^ VOLUME ! V function is exactly the same way as the buttons Name Ref. page Standby/on button ( ) ................................................ 12 Auto power-off (AUTO OFF) ......................................... 13 Numeric buttons (≥10, 1– 0) .............................
Turning the demo function off (DEMO) DISPLAY DEMO If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown when the unit is off. This function is set to on at the time of purchase. To get the most from the eco mode (see below), turn the demo function off. Press and hold [-DISPLAY/ – DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed.
Setting the time 1 The example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m. DISPLAY DEMO 2, 4 1. Press [ , POWER] to turn the unit on. 2. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Every time you press the button; CLOCK PLAY REC Previous display 3 The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set the time. 1 Displaying the clock When the unit is off. When ECO mode is off; The clock is displayed constantly. When ECO mode is on; Press [-DISPLAY/–DEMO].
Presetting radio broadcasts 1 3 2 4 • Up to 12 stations can be set in each band with 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 power will come on automatically. Every time you press the button; “FM” 2. Press [ “AM”.
Listening to radio broadcasts 1. Press [TUNER BAND] to select band. 1 FM MODE BP 3 4 2 The unit comes on and the radio begins to play. Every time you press the button; “FM” “AM”. 2. Press [ , TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” or “MANUAL”. Every time you press the button; “MANUAL” PRESET: For preset stations MANUAL: For non-preset stations 3. Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ ( desired broadcast. or “PRESET”. )] to select the “ST” lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being received.
1, 3 Listening to compact discs Loading and checking CDs Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You cannot change CDs while a disc is playing. How to load CDs 1. Press the [ ] button. The selected tray will open. 2. Set CD in the tray. 3. Press the same [ 1 Disc indicators ] button. The tray will close. 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.
Listening to compact discs 3 Sequential play 1 4 1. Press [CD]. The power will come on automatically. If the unit was off and a CD was loaded, play will start automatically (One touch play function). 2. Insert CDs in the trays. ( page 16.) 3. Press [CD 1] – [CD 5] to select the disc you want. (If the desired CD is indicated on the display panel, the same op].
Listening to compact discs RANDOM Random play Press [RANDOM]. Every time you press the button: 1-DISC ALL-DISC Previous display To random play just one disc Select the CD you want to random play with [CD1]-[CD5] and press [RANDOM] to select “1-DISC”. To random play all the loaded CDs Press [RANDOM] to select “ALL-DISC”. All tracks on the CD(s) will be played in random order. Playback will stop automatically when all tracks have been played. To cancel random play Press [RANDOM] to clear “RANDOM” display.
Listening to compact discs AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING 4 2 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 PROGRAM CANCEL REPEAT RANDOM EQ S.WOOFER PRO LOGIC CH SELECT CH LEVEL TEST 3 5 CANCEL 1 6 VOLUME Program play by remote control only You can program up to 24 tracks. 1. Press [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped. 2. Press [PROGRAM]. 3. Press [DISC]. 4. (Within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want. 5. Press the numeric button to select the desired track.
Listening to compact discs 3 2 1 To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) 4 This function makes it easier for you to select specific CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the player. You can use this function to make recordings as well. 5 1 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. 1 5 NORMAL POSITION / TYPE I 4 HIGH POSITION / TYPE II METAL POSITION / TYPE IV 2 3 You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. 1. Press [TAPE DECK 1/2]. The power will come on automatically. If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start automatically (One touch play function). 1 2. Press [ DECK 1 OPEN ] or [ and insert the tape.
Before recording (Deck 2 only) Listening to tapes Types of tapes which can record correctly The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. NORMAL POSITION / TYPE I HIGH POSITION / TYPE II METAL POSITION / TYPE IV Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. To record from the beginning of the tape 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 Preparation: Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. Tape direction is automatically set to “ ”. Change the tape direction if you want to start recording from the repage 22) verse side. ( 1. Select a radio station. 2 3 ( page 15, steps 1 – 3) 2. Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button; , 2 3. Press [ : One side is recorded, then recording stops automatically.
Recording from compact discs 1 1 2 3 Sequential recording Preparation: 1. Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. Tape direction is automatically set to “ ”. Change the tape direction if you want to start recording from the reverse side. ( page 22) 2. Insert the CD. 1. Press [CD 1] – [CD 5] to select the disc. Press [ ] to stop the CD. 2. Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. 1 Every time you press the button; , 3. Press [ : One side is recorded, then recording stops automatically.
2 1 3 Recording from compact discs To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) 4 5 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 side, it is re-recorded from the beginning on the reverse side. Front side Reverse side The interrupted track is re-recorded in its entirety on the reverse side.
Tape-to-tape recording The recording level will be recorded as they are on the tape being played back. 1 3 2 Preparation: Insert the cassettes. For playback: into deck 1 For recording: into deck 2 Tape direction is automatically set to “ ”. Change the tape direction if you want to start recording from the reverse side. ( page 22) 1. Press [TAPE DECK 1/2]. 2. Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button; 1 , : One side is recorded, then recording stops automatically.
Boosting the super woofer SOUND CONTROL JOG Press [S.WOOFER]. • When listening to the sound through the speakers MID (medium) S.WOOFER MAX (high) Light off (OFF) AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 • When listening to the sound through the headphones Light on (ON) Light off (OFF) DISC PROGRAM CANCEL REPEAT RANDOM EQ EQ S.
Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer (Manual EQ) 1 2 1. Dial [SOUND CONTROL JOG] to select “MANUAL”. When it is dialed down, the settings are selected in the following sequence. HEAVY CLEAR SOFT DISCO LIVE HALL MANUAL(M.EQ) AI EQ FLAT 1 Sound quality / sound field operations 2. Adjust the sound quality.
Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (AI) equalizer (3D AI EQ) 1 2 It is possible to use the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) together with the surround effect to create your own sound effect. The AI EQ equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound quality coordinates to achieve subtle sound quality settings with ease. 1. Press [3D AI EQ] to adjust the surround level. Every time you press the button; AI EQ 3D AI 1 3D AI 2 2. Adjust the sound quality.
Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 Adjusting speakers output level Remote control only If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a source, sit where you would normally and perform the following to adjust the level of all the speakers to the same apparent level. PROGRAM CANCEL REPEAT RANDOM EQ 2 1 1 S.WOOFER PRO LOGIC CH SELECT CH LEVEL VOLUME TEST 2 2 2 1. Press [ The [ PRO LOGIC].
Using the timer 7 Using the play timer 5 6 1, 2, 3 2, 3 Preparations • Switch on the power. • Make sure that you have completed “Setting the time” on page 13. The figure shows how to set the play timer to play from 6:30 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. 1. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “ PLAY”. Every time you press the button; CLOCK 1 PLAY REC Previous display 2. “ON” time setting (Within 8 seconds or so) Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ ( Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. or )] to select the starting time.
Using the timer 7 Using the record timer Preparations 6 1, 2, 3 2, 3 • Switch on the power. • Make sure that you have completed “Setting the time” on page 13. Set the timer at least 2 minutes before you want to start recording. The figure shows how to set the record timer for recording from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “ REC”. Every time you press the button; CLOCK PLAY REC Previous display 1 2.
Using the timer Using the play/record timer Using the sleep timer This timer turns power to your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, settable at 30 minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to music. by remote control only The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes. PLAY REC CLOCK TIMER AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING SLEEP 1 If you set the timer incorrectly Repeat the procedure from step 1.
Using an external unit Listening to an external source 1 (See page 9 for external unit connection.) 1. Press [AUX]. The power will come on automatically. 2. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment.) Recording from an external source 1 1. Press [ DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. 2. Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. 3. Press [AUX] to select the external source. 4. Press [ REC/STOP]. Recording starts. 5.
Concerning CDs With this system, you can only play CDs having this mark. However, do not use irregular shaped CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the unit. How to hold CDs Do not touch the recorded surface. How to clean CDs Handling precautions • If you are taking the CD from a cold to a warm environment, moisture may form on the CD. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the CD. • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
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.
Troubleshooting guide Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Reference page(s) While listening to AM broadcasts You hear an unusual beat sound. You are using the system at the same time you are playing a TV set. Switch off the TV set, or use the system further away from it. ——— You hear a low-frequency hum. The antenna wire is near the power cord. Separate the antenna wire from the power cord. ——— The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION CD SECTION GENERAL Front speaker power output RMS power output THD 1.0% , both channels driven 60 Hz–120 Hz 70 W per channel (6 Ω) 120 Hz–14 kHz 30 W per channel (6 Ω) Total Bi-amp power 100 W per channel Power output in Dolby Pro Logic mode RMS power output THD 1.
Product service Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Product information For product service, product information or assistance with product operation, refer to the servicenter directory. Servicenter List (US) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST.
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