CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK600 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. For U.S.A. only The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 29 and 30.
Table of contents Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before using These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-AK600 Main unit SA-AK600 Front SB-AK600 Center SB-PC93 Surround SB-PS90 Speakers The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: Convenient functions ............................................ Using headphones (not included) ........................ Turning DEMO off .................................................. Auto-off function .................................................... Setting the time...................................................... Using the timers .................................................... 22 22 23 23 23 24 Using the play/record timer ..................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Before using Safety 1. Power source—Connect 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.
Installation A A Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Placement of front speakers Place so that the subwoofers face out. Note • Keep your speakers at least 10mm (13/32") away from the system for proper ventilation. • The subwoofers are located on the sides of the speakers. B Subwoofers Before using Leave 10-cm clearance for them to be effective. Placement of center/surround speakers Center speaker (SB-PC93) The small speaker with the short cord is the center speaker.
Connections Basic connections (for supplied accessories) 2 1 • (L) • (R) 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. Before using 3B 3A 1 4 1 Note For best reception sound quality: An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 26.) Adhesive tape FM indoor antenna Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Location of controls No. Name Ref. page 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 2 Standby/on switch (f/I, POWER) Before using 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. 3 Record button (a REC) ............................................. 17 4 Headphone jack (PHONES) ......................................
The remote control A A 30 23 SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER PLAY REC No. 31 2 1 2 3 DISC Before using 32 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 24 TEST EST DIS AY DISPL CH SELECT CH H LE VE VEL PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER 33 25 DIGITAL-IN AUX 26 TUNER TAPE 34 CD 27 17 9 , 28 19 29 20 DELAY DE AY PL REW FF 21 35 SUBWOOFER S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ MUTING 36 10 , 12 Name Ref. page / Sleep timer/auto off button (SLEEP, –AUTO OFF) ..........................................
Playing discs 3 1 This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/ CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. 1 Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] button. The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens.
Playing discs SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER 2 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 10 8 9 0 7 TEST EST DIS AY DISPL DISPLAY DIGITAL-IN AUX A PLAY REC 1 TUNER UNER TAPE PE REW CD SUBWOOFER S.SOUND EQ Remote control only This function allows you to display the remaining play time of the current track. CH SELECT CH H LE VEL VE PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER PLAY MODE DELAY DE AY PL CD display During play or pause mode Press [DISPLAY].
Playing discs 3 PLAY REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 TEST EST DIS AY DISPL DIGITAL-IN AUX DISC CH SELECT CH H LE VE VEL PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER TUNER UNER TAPE PE CD DELAY DE AY PL REW SUBWOOFER S.SOUND EQ FF 2 1 4 PRESETT EQ MU MUTING VOLUME Program play Remote control only You can select up to 24 tracks to play in the order you choose. Preparation: Press [ CD :/ J ] and then [L]. 1 2 Press [PROGRAM]. 3 Select the track with the numbered buttons.
Playing discs SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 TEST EST DISPL AY DIS DIGITAL-IN AUX CH SELECT CH H LE VE VEL PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER TUNER UNER TAPE PE CD DELAY DE AY PL 3 REW SUBWOOFER S.SOUND EQ Other modes of play (CD Play Mode function) PLAY REC FF 2 1 4 PRESETT EQ MU MUTING Disc operations VOLUME Remote control only This function makes it easier for you to select specific CDs and tracks from those loaded in the player.
The radio: manual tuning 1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The unit comes on automatically. Every time you press the button: FM ↔ AM 1 2 4 Every time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET 3 3 SLEEP CLOCK AUTO OFF TIMER 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 TEST DISPL AY DIGITAL-IN AUX TUNER TAPE 4 PL REW S.SOUND EQ FF PRESET EQ MUTING VOLUME Auto tuning Press and hold [g, 3/REW] or [f, 4/FF] for a moment until the frequency starts changing rapidly.
The radio: preset tuning SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER 1 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 10 8 9 0 7 TEST EST DIS AY DISPL PLAY MODE DIGITAL-IN AUX CH SELECT CH H LE VEL VE PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER TUNER UNER TAPE PE Remote control only PLAY REC PROGRAM CD There are two methods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in.
Cassette tapes 1 Press [c OPEN] and insert the cassette. The unit comes on automatically. Close the holder by hand. 2 3 2 3 1 Adjust the volume. To stop the tape Press [L STOP, –DEMO]. To play on the other side of the tape Turn the tape over and press [: TAPE]. STOP, DEMO 1 Press [: TAPE] to start play. A To fast-forward and rewind Press [g, 3/REW] (rewind) or [f, 4/FF] (fast-forward). Forward side OPEN Cassette tape selection and care Use normal position tapes.
Before recording A To protect tapes against further recording Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Side A Tab for side B A Tab for side A Erasure prevention The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
A Recording discs You can use 1-DISC/ALL-DISC/1-SONG mode (A page 12) to make recordings. Preparations: • Do the preparatory steps (A page 16). • Insert the disc(s) you want to record (A page 9). Press [:/ J CD] and then [L STOP, –DEMO]. 1-DISC/ALL-DISC recording 1 Do steps 1 to 2 on page 12. Ensure CD is stopped. STOP, DEMO 2 Press [a REC] to start recording. The CD starts. 1-SONG recording Do steps 1 to 3 on page 12. A Press [a REC] to start recording. The CD starts.
A Using the built-in sound quality settings Press [PRESET EQ] to select the sound quality. SUPER SOUND EQ Every time you press the button: HEAVY PRESET EQ SOFT CLEAR VOCAL EQ-OFF HEAVY : Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sounds better with an added punch. SOFT : Select this when listening to background music. CLEAR : Select this for jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired. VOCAL : Select this to add gloss to vocals.
Enjoying surround sound The following chart gives a summary of this unit’s surround features. Note • All the features are only effective if speakers are used. No discernible effect will be heard through headphones. • None of the features are effective when radio is selected as the source. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the surround system off. DOLBY DIGITAL Features Software • Dolby Digital is a discrete 5.
Enjoying surround sound DIGITAL INPUT 1/2 A DOLBY DIGITAL Preparation: Do step 1 on page 27, A.. pPL Play a DOLBY DIGITAL source from the external unit. “ p DIGITAL” is displayed. B 1 DOLBY PRO LOGIC Press [p PL] to select “NORMAL” OR “PHANTOM”.
Enjoying surround sound SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 TEST TEST EST DIS AY DISPL DIGITAL-IN AUX DOLBY DIGITAL: Press [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2] to select the input source. DOLBY PRO LOGIC: Press [p PL] to select “NORMAL” or “PHANTOM”. DISC CH SELECT CH H LE VEL VE PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER TUNER UNER TAPE PE – CH LEVEL + DELAY DE AY PL DELAY Remote control only FF REW SUBWOOFER S.
Convenient functions SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 1 TEST EST DIS AY DISPL DIGITAL-IN AUX A PLAY REC Remote control only CH SELECT CH H LE VEL VE PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER TUNER UNER TAPE PE CD DIMMER REW SUBWOOFER S.SOUND EQ FF PRESETT EQ MU MUTING The display is dimmed and all indicators, except for the [AC IN] indicator, are turned off for better television viewing. Press [DIMMER].
A Turning DEMO off A demonstration of the display is shown if you have not set the clock. You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning it off. During standby mode Press and hold [L STOP, –DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed. The display changes each time the button is held down. NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on) To show a demonstration of the display STOP, DEMO Press and hold [L STOP, –DEMO] until “DEMO ON” is displayed. Note You cannot turn demo function off when the unit is on.
Using the timers 1• 2 • 3 SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER 5 PLAY REC 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 10 8 9 0 7 TEST EST DIS AY DISPL DIGITAL-IN AUX Remote control only 4 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. The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer. Preparations: • Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 23).
Using the timers Using the play/record timer CLOCK/TIMER SLEEP CL CK CLOCK AUTO TO OFF TIMER SLEEP PLAY REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 TEST EST DIS AY DISPL DIGITAL-IN AUX DISC CH SELECT CH H LE VE VEL PL AY MODE PROGR AM DIMME DI MER TUNER UNER TAPE PE CD DELAY DE AY PL REW SUBWOOFER S.SOUND EQ FF PRESETT EQ MU MUTING VOLUME Remote control only PLAY/REC To change the timer Press [rPLAY/REC] to select the desired timer.
Using other equipment A Record player (not included) Rear panel Connecting other equipment • Turn the unit off before making connections. • Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. AUDIO OUT R (Cables and equipment not included.) L AUX 1 ARecord player Sound cannot be produced unless a phono equalizer (not included) is connected. A record player with a built-in phono equalizer is recommended.
Using other equipment A Listening to an external digital source (A See page 26: B for connection.) 1 1 1 Every time you press the button: D-IN 1 ↔ D-IN 2 CLOCK SLEEP AUTO OFF TIMER PLAY REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 TEST DISPL AY DIGITAL-IN/ AUX Press [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2] to select the input source. DIGITAL-IN AUX Remote control: Press [DIGITAL-IN/AUX] to select “D-IN 1” or “D-IN 2”.
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://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Reference Servicenter List (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
About discs A A a Disc selection Choose discs with this mark: Do not; • use irregularly shaped discs (a). • attach extra labels and stickers. • use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhe- b sive exuding from under labels and stickers (b). • attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory. • write anything on the disc. • clean discs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.) • use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION Power output 10% THD, both channels driven 75 Hz SUBWOOFER 78 W (Total effective impedance: 4 Ω) 1 kHz FRONT 48 W per ch (6 Ω) CENTER 54 W (8 Ω) SURROUND 46 W per ch (8 Ω) Total power in stereo mode (FRONT and SUBWOOFER) 174 W Total power in DOLBY DIGITAL mode 320 W Power output 10% THD, both channels driven 55 Hz–100 Hz SUBWOOFER 55 W (Total effective impedance: 4 Ω) 100 Hz–15 kHz FRONT 40 W per ch (6 Ω) CENTER 45 W (8 Ω) SURROUND 35 W per ch (8 Ω) T
