Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak100 Operating Instructions

RQT6351-1PP
CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Model No.  SC-AK100
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the 
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
For U.S.A. only
The servicenter list and warranty can be found
on pages 15 and backcover. 

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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.
SystemSC-AK100
Main unitSA-AK100
SpeakersSB-AK100
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................... 3
Listening caution..................................................... 4
Supplied accessories.............................................. 4
The remote...

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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. This safety feature
ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one
way. If the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug
still doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not attempt to defeat...

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Batteries
The remote control
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur-
chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip-
ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ-
ation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out
of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring...

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Set-up
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.
PreparationTwist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords.
3Speakers
Placement
Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best
sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound
quality will be negatively affected.
Connect each end of the speaker cables to the terminal lever of the
same color so (+) and (–) are...

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1AC supply indicator (AC IN)This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power
supply.
2Standby/on switch (
f ff f
f/I, POWER)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.
3Display button (DISPLAY).......................................... 8
4Display
5Preset EQ select button (PRESET EQ)................... 10
6Record button (aREC).............................................. 10...

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Recording operationsCassette deck operations
The radio: manual tuning
Preparation:
Press [TUNER] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Automatic presetting
Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Preparation:
 Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.
Hold down [PROGRAM] until the frequency changes.The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned
in.
Manual presetting
Pre-set the stations one at a time....

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Compact disc operations
1Press [c] to open the tray.The unit comes on.
2Set a CD in the tray. (Label must face upward.)
To continue loading CDs in the other trays
Press another [(1) ~ (5)] to select the required tray and press [c]
to open the tray.
Press [c] to close the tray.
3Press [(1) ~ (5)] to play your desired disc.(Alternatively, you can press [CD :/ J] if the current disc is your
desired CD.)
The track number and its elapsed playing time are shown.
Display during play
(example):
Use the...

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Compact disc operations
Starting play from a specific track
Remote control only
1Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the
disc.
2Select the track with the numbered buttons.To select track 10 or over, press [≥10] then the two digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
Note
You cannot use this function with 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM mode.
Program play
You can program up to 24 tracks.
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [CD 
: :: :
:/
 J  J J  J
 J] and then [L].
Press...

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Cassette deck operations
You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback.
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit
will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.
1Press [TAPE :].The unit comes on.
If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play).
2Press [c DECK 1 OPEN] or [c DECK 2 OPEN] and
insert the cassette.
Insert with the side to be played facing towards you and the
exposed tape...