Panasonic ° CD Stereo System SC-AK90/SC-AK91 SC-AK70/SC-AK71 Operating Instructions The illustrations show SC-AKg0 Before conn_mg_ operating or adlushng this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Please save this manual.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For opl_xnum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are appEcabla to the following systems. These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the operation of system SC-AK90. I @ System SC-AK90 SC-AK91 SC-AK70 SC-AK71 Main unit SA-AKgO SA-AKgl SA-AK70 SA-AKTI Speakers SB-AKgO SB-AKg9 SB-AK70 SB-AK70 Supplied accessories ...................... Precautions ..................
THE FOLLOWING iS APPLIED ONLY FOR U.S.A.: Before recording .......................... Recording from radio broadcasts ............ Recording from CDs ....................... 21 22 23 To record special CDs and tracks (CD MANAGER function) .............................. 24 Tape-to-tape recording ..................... 26 Sound quality, field, etc ..................... 27 Singing along with KARAOKE ............... 28" Timers ................................... Using the play timer ...................
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions cea_ fully. 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. | 3. @ ,2 ¢D m 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.
Insert thebatteries inthecorrect polarities ((_,8). (R6/LR6 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 considerhow you can maximize thefun and excitementyour equipment offers.This manufacturer and the mech-onlc Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you togetthemost out ofyour equipment by playingitata safelevel.
| Before eMake making connections: sure you correctly ePlug the AC power identify supply the left/rlght sides cord into a household before AC outlet placing onl, the speakers. after all other (see page connections 73 have been made. FM indoor antenna AM Ioop antenna Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference.
ra Mamurd_(mduded) • For details, refer to the instruction manuel of the units which are to be connected. (included) eThis example shows how to connect the analog player with the PHONO OUT/LINE OUT switch. eWhen units other than those described below are to be connected, (included) please consult with your audio dealer.
No. Name (T) Power "STANDBY _/ON" switch (POWER, STANDBY (_/ON) (_ Single play button (SINGLE I_) Ref. page No. Name _) Headphone Jack (PHONES) -'-" _*L 15 • KARAOKE button (KARAOKE) 28 Microphone volume control (MIC VOL) 28 Microphone jacks (MIC 1, MIC 2) CD button (CD) 28 13 (_ Tuner/band select button (TUNER, BAND) Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2) Super woofer ON/OFF button (SUPER WOOFER) 10 20 ] _rlllk'!lll V. BASS button (V.
Thedemo function changes the display to simulataan airplane taking off from an an-port Turning the demofunction ON/OFF Press POWER and hold down DISPLAY/DEMO. Every time you hold down the button; DEMO (ON) _--+NO D_O (OFF) When the demo function is ON, the demo is played automatically in the following cases.
SUp to12stations caneachbe setintheFM and AM bands automatically. elfbroadcastfrequencies are pz_setinthememory, you can easily tune inany ofthesefrequencies from thesystem orremote control unit. eYou can alsopresetjustthosestations you like. (See"Presetting onlyyour favorite stations" below.) Press TUNER BAND to select "FM" or "AM". The power willcome on automatically. Every timeyou pressthebutton;"FM" _ "AM". Press TUNE MODE to select "MANUAL". | Every time you press the button; "MANUAL"<--._.
E] Press TUNER BAND to select "FM" or "AM". The power will come on automatically. Every time you press the button; "FM" <---.* "AM". [] Press TUNE "MANUAL". MODE to select "PRESET" or Every timeyou pressthebutton; "MANUAL",-----> "PRESET". PRESET: MANUAL: _ For preset stations For non-preset stations Press v, or ^ to select the desired broadcast. "STEREO lights when an FM stereo broadcast isbeing_eceived. "TUNED" station. [] lights when you precisely tune in a broadcast Adjust the volume level.
You can setCDs m the rack and remove them too, while playing CDs. I I How 1. Open rack CDs 1. Open the rack panel. to set CDs the How to remove panel. 2. Slide the loader carriage to the slot you want• Do notslide theloader carriage when thelever isdown. 3. Lower the end of the lever and then remove CDs. Except when _g or removing CI_, keep hands out of the changer while open. You could injure yourself if somehow entangled in the internal mechanism. 2.
[] Press CD. The power will come on automatically. _J set CDs in the rack. mini (For details, see page 123 While the changer checks which slots have CDs and which don't, you will hear the internal mechanism working. In the meantime, "SEARCH" will flash on the display. k_ Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection mode. M (The indicator illuminates with a green color,) [] Turn JOG to select the desired CD number. _1 While the CD number is flashing (approx. 10 seconds) PreSS CD _'. (Play willbegin.
You can listen to a particular track on a particular [] CD. Press CD. _'] Press DISCrrRACK to select the CD selection mode. mmm_ Cl'he indicator OJumJnates with a g_een color.) [] Turn JOG to select the desired CD number. L_ While the CD number is flashing (approx. 10 seconds) Press DISC/TRACK to select the track selection mode. (The indicator illuminates with a red color.) [] While the track number is flashing (approx. 10 seconds) Tom JOG to select the desired track number.
[] Single CD play is for that special CD of yours, perhaps one you just bought. You see, the changer has a slot forone special CD which you can use even when the rackis full (max.50 CDs). Press OPEN to open the rack panel, and set the CD in the slot No. 0. [] Close the rack panel and press SINGLE _. TheCD in the slot No. 0 will be played from the firsttrackto the last. For your reference While "SINGLE" appears on the display, you can start play from the • button as web as the SINGLE • button.
h ,... ...Ir_l_l_ • Everyone has his/her favorite tracks. You can program the changer to play them in a specific order. With this changer, you can make one program and fill it with up to 24 selections from any of the CDs in the rack. eYou can also program a certain track during playback• (See "Direct programming" below.) iT Press CD. _'_ [Inthe stop model Press PROGRAM. [] Press DISC. [] | i 0 While "--" is flashing (approx. 10 seconds) Select the CD(s) you want with the buttons.
To cancel program play mode PressPROGRAM in the stop mode. Programmed contents will be saved in memory. Pressing • will cancel program play, and it will also erase the entire program. Indicates program mode To select a two-digit track Press ->10and then the two numbers you want. For example Track no. 2(3:_>10---,2--,0 Track no. 35:->10_,3_5 When "CD FULL" appears The number of programmed can be programmed. [] tracks is lindted to 24.
This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks fTom amongst those loaded in the changer. You can use this function to make recordings as weU. There are 3 CD/track seleotion modes. eFor playing beck l track on 1CD only from all loaded CDs 1-Track mode (I-TRACK) 4, eFor playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs 1-Disc mode (1-DISC) 4 4 • For playing back the same numbered CDs 1-Track All-Disc mode (1-ALL) 4. 4. 4. track (1 t_ack) on all loaded 4. 4. J" 4. $ 4 4. .
I [] To listen to I CD only (1-DISC) When playback ends "NORMAL" will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the CD MANAGER function will turn OFF automati- Press CD. cany. _1 Press CD MANAGER to select "l-DISC". I_1 To stop play PressII. Every _me you press the button; 1-TRACK--+ 1-DISC --_ 1-ALL t--NORMAL <------Previous display*-] (OFF) Press DISC/tRACK to select the CD selectioh, mode. (The indicator illuminates with a green color.) [] [] Turn JOG to select the desired CD number.
Type ot tape which can be played correctly The system automatically identifies the type of tape. NORMAL POSmON/TYPE I HIGH POSITION/TYPE METAL POSIT_ON/TYPE II W I C) I O You can use either deck I or deck 2 for tape playback. [_1 Press TAPE DECK 1/2. M The power will come on automatically, Press DECK 1 A OPEN or DECK 2 A_ OPEN, and then insert the tape. Insert the tape with the exposed Closethe holderby hand• tape facing down. Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.
J To fast-forward Press _e_/_ or rewind or k._/_,_! Tape direction "1_" "4" the tape J in the stop mode. Torewind 1_/4-€ Type tape which The system automatically Tofast-forward m._/_ _,_/t,_,_ of NORMAL be recorded correctly 1 identifies the type of tape. POSITION/TYPE HIGH POSITION/TYPE M4/4-4 can I O II METAL POSITION/TYPE O IV x This system cannot correctly make a recording or erasing, if metal position tapes are used.
[] Press DECK 2 _ OPEN, and then tape. Close the holder by hand. Tape direction is automatically set to "b,". insert the [] Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button; * --_: --_'3, C_-3: I One side is recorded, then recording stops autcmaticany. Both sides (front side-*reverse side) are recorded, then recording stopsautomatically. Tape direction • *° .... °°°.°o°°.°°°,° oREC_ .................... [] Press • REC/STOP to start recording.
[] Press DECK 2 _---OPEN, and then insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. Tape direction isautomatically setto"I_% Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button; =-_ -" )-+ C=") t __: One side is _corded, then recording stops automatically. _'v"), (=): Both sides(front side-+reverse side)are recorded, thenrecordingstopsautomatically. [] Tape direction Press CD. _J Set CDs in the rack. (See page 12.) I_ Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection mode.
This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the changer. • WhiJe 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. f CD I L • Recording is interrupted ; CD2 L II I The interrupted track is re-recorded in its entirety on the reverse side. definitively at the end of the reverse side. * Prepare the tape you want to use. Performs steps 1 and 2 on page 23.
To record I CD only (1-DISC) ] Press CD. [] Press CD MANAGER to select "l-DISC". Every time you press the button; [] To stop recording 1-TRACK--, 1-DISC--, 1-ALLL---NORMAL,-----Previous display_ (OFF) eTo add a 4 second silent interval before stopping Press e. The CD will automatically stop too. eTo stoprecordingwithouta silent interval Press• REC/STOP. The CD willstopautomatically too. k'l Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection mode.
The recording level will be recorded played back. [] as they are on the tape being Press TAPE DECK 1/2. _',1 Press & OPEN on both decks, and then insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck 1 For recording: Into deck 2 Close each deck's holder by hand. Tape direction isautomatically setto"_". Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode. Every _rne you press the button; _--,'.._:_-_ c_-_, --_: One side is z_:orded, then recording stops automatically. _-.
Base youz selection on the type of music and how you want to listen to it. Press 3D SPACE EQ to select field. Eachtime you press the button; sound quality and FL_THEAVY--'_CLEAR---_ SOFT_ _-DISCO +---LIVE _---HALL_ HEAVY: CLEAR: SOFT: HALL: Use to add "punch" to rock and other music. Use to cla_ the t_eble range of jazz, etc. Use to listen to background music, etc. Use th impar,' a deep bass and spread which win make you feel as if you were th a large concer_ hall.
,_T ,_. ., o I This unit lets you enjoy the KARAOKE fun with audio CDs and audio tapes. [] First, lower volume with MIC VOL, then, connect the microphone to the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jacks. Plug type: 3,5 ram(_ in.) monaural _l Press KARAOKE to select the voice mode. mm_ Eve_ thne you press the button; V ,,MUTE -,, MONO • L--*MONO,,R t...............
To record your "KARAOKE" performance I _1 Firet, lower volume with MIC VOL then, connect the microphone to MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jacks. _l Press DECK 2 A OPEN to insert the tape and then select the reverse mode. [] Press KARAOKE [] Start recording and KARAOKE eWhen singing off CDs to select the voice mode. performance. Press• 2J_C/STOp and start KAP_OKE performance eWhen singing off tapes Press TAPE EDIT and start KARAOKE performance. • To playback the recorded the "(OFF)" mode.
Thissystemhas 3 timers: PlayTimer,Record Timer,SleepTin_er. Play Timer (_ PLAY) ! Select this _ner when you want to use the timer as an alarm dock. You can wake up while listening to music (CD, _ner, tape or aux) at a desired volume level and time. vs i ] Record Timer (_ REC) Select this timer when you want to use the timer to record a midnight program or while you _e out. I Sleep Timer (SLEEP) I This timerturnsyour s_sternOFF at the settime (Max. 2 hours, settable at30 minute intervals).
r_4j press • Make surethatyou have completed"Seudngthetime"on page 9. • Switchon thepower. _) REC/_ PLAY to select Every thne you press the button; _) REC--------_) FLAY _---Out (OFF)<-J The figureshows how tosetthe playtimerforplayinga CD from 6:30a.m.to7:40a.m. The system will be turned OFF automatically H "_) PLAY". in a few seconds. The timer play will start at the preset time with volume increasing gradually up to the volume level you preset. Press CLOCK/TIMER to select "_) PLAY".
eMake sure that you have completed • Switch on the power. "Serimg the time" on page 9. Setthetimeratleast 2 minutesbeforeyou want tostart recording. The figure shows how to set the record broadcasts from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. IT timer for recording FM Press CLOCK/TIMER to select "_ REC". O Evez7 time _ Z_'essthe Imito_ CLOCK--.(9 REC--+_)PLAY di,p y---J (_ (Within I0seconds orso) Press MEMORY/SET. _]I "ON" Hme senlng (_) Press _) Press _) Press (_) Press [] I I v or ^ to ssk..
To switch the timer OFF Press_) REC/_ PLAY andcheck"_) REC" goesout. it_mlllt_$_lDLI]lKl_t If you set the timer wrongly Press_) I_EC/_) PLAY sothat "_) I_C" goesout.The_ _peat the pzocedm-e from step1. Switch on the power. While enjoying the desired source: Press SLEEP to select the desired time• [] TO check settings PressCLOC_/TIlv_R toselect"_ REC".
The sleeptimeralwayshasl_ority. Be surenottooverlaptimersettings. Record timer and sleep timer To go to sleep listening to a compact disc, and then to make a timer recordingfrom a radiobroadcast, 0 Progsam the record timer. Follow stepsI-6 on page 3l _) Switch on the power, _) Start CD and setthevolume. _) Setthesleeptimer(page33).
I Ustening to an external source (See page 7 forextemsl unit connedion.) 1. Press AUX. The power will come on automaticaUy. 2. Start playback from the extenud source. (Refer to your equipment's operating inslructions.) I Recording from an extemal source 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow steps 1-2 on page 22. Press AUX. Press • REC/STOP (recording starts). Start playback fTom the exte_ source. (Refer to your equi_ mentPs operating instlu_dons.
Reference pages are given as Mack circled numbers. Turns the unit ON/OFF. For setting sleep timer _) m For station selection B (v, ^) Playback (4, _.) _} _PRESIUf mode) Pause (I|) s p®.O m oFast-forward/ Rewind | (while stopped) eSkipping • Finding the brward/backward For station selection _}PRESET mode) _ginning of a tune •CD selection •Trackselection O.@ CD select mode 0.@ input. Engagesprogram input while _ening totracks -- Cancels pro_gram -- contents.
| i m With thischanger,you canonlyplayCDs having this mark. However, do notuseirregular shapeCDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.). CDs of the sort can damage the unit. [] x@ x® [ Handling ,..J_ _._ @U6 L DIGITAL AUDIO precautions I Be sure to handle CDs according to the pc•cautions shown on the left (_-[_. Failure to do so may damage the CD or the CD changer unit. How to return CDs to their case • If you are taking the CD from a cold to a warm environm_a_t, moisture may form on the CD.
Before requesting possible cause of checks or a minor and i_,store proper service for this unit, check the chart below for a the problem you are experiencing. Some simple adjustment on your part may resolve the problem operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the direct oly of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instTuctions.
Prob,°m I Prob°0,eo°us I ,Sug0.,edrem I y 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 anterma. O The wiring at the back of the system is unsuitable. Separate system. Sound is low, intermittent, poor quality, noisy, scratchy, Heads are dirty. Heads are dirty. Clean the heads. The deck does not enter the recording mode.
AMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 0.9% total harmonic distortion 50 Hz-120 Hz both channels driven 120 Hz-20 75W perchannel(6Q) kHz both channels driven 25W perchannel(6Q) Total BI-AMP power 100 W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV M1C [SC-AK91 only] 0.
