Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak500, Sc-ak490, Sc-ak300, Sc-ak200 Operating Instructions

							Before using
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RQT6085
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SLEEP
–AUTO OFF
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4CLCLOCK/CK/ TIMER TIMER
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Auto-off function
Remote control only
When CD or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.
Note
This function 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.
For your reference
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. When the unit is
turned on again, “AUTO OFF” is displayed and the unit functions as
described above.
“AUTO OFF” disappears from the display if either tuner or AUX is
selected as the source but continues to function normally.
“AUTO OFF” remains displayed if CD or tape is selected as the
source.
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Setting the time
Remote control only
This is a 12-hour display clock.
This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m..
1Switch on the power.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select
“CLOCK”.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCKRECPLAY
3(within 7 seconds or so)
Press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f] to
set the present time.
4Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting
the time.
The display will return to whatever was displayed before you
set the time.
To display the time when system is ON
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
To display the time when system is OFF
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The time will be displayed for about 5 seconds and then the display
will return to whatever was previously displayed.
Note
The clock may lose or gain some time over a period. Readjust if
necessary.Previous display
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Radio operations
RQT6085
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PLAY MODEPLAY MODE
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PLAY MODE
TUNER/BAND
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PLAY MODEPLAY MODE
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select band.
The unit comes on automatically.
Every time you press the button:
FM ↔ AM
2Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote
control to select “MANUAL”.
Every time you press the button:
MANUAL ↔ PRESET.
3Press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f] to
select the frequency of the required
station.
“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
4Adjust the volume.
Auto tuning
Press and hold [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f] for a moment until the
frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stop-
ping when it finds a station.
•Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.
•To cancel auto tuning, press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f] once
again.
If noise is excessive in FM
Remote control only
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display
“MONO”.
This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but
broadcasts will be heard in monaural.
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.
“MONO” goes out. MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is
changed.
Turn off “MONO” for normal listening. Stereo and monaural
broadcasts are automatically played as they are received.
FM allocation setting
Main unit only
By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM
broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.
Press and hold [TUNER / BAND]. After a few seconds, the display will
change to a flashing display of the current minimum FM frequency.
If you continue to hold the button down, the minimum frequency will
change. Release the button at this time.
To return to the original frequency indication, repeat above.
Notes
•After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared.
•Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while
listening to an AM broadcast.
Listening to radio broadcasts
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Radio operations
RQT6085
Remote control onlyThere 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.
Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
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 presetting is to begin (z page 12).
Press and hold [PROGRAM].
Release the button when frequency begins to change.
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
Preset the stations one at a time.
1Press [PROGRAM] then press [g/REW/4] or
[3/ FF/f] to tune to the required station.
2Press [PROGRAM] then press [g/REW/4] or
[3/ FF/f] to select a channel.
3Press [PROGRAM].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.
Selecting channels
1Press the numbered buttons to select
the channel.
• To enter channel 10 or over.
Press [j], then the two digits.
OR
1Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRE-
SET”.
2Press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f]
to select the channel.
2Adjust the volume.
Presetting radio broadcasts
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7890 45610
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PRPROGRARAM
PROGRAM
TUNER
PLAY MODE
Preset channel
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Compact disc operations
RQT6085
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8 cm CD
12 cm CD
About compact discs
With this system, you can only play compact discs
having this mark.
AHowever, do not use irregular shaped CDs.
CDs of the sort can damage the unit.
   ~  ~       Handling precautions
•If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,
moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free
cloth before using the disc.
•Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
•Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
•Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.)
•Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers other than those
specified for use with this system.
•Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
Storage precautions
Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches, and warping.
Do not place or store discs in the following places
•Locations exposed to direct sunlight
•Humid or dusty locations
•Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
•In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile
To prevent damage
Always observe the following points.
•ELoad only 1 CD on the tray.
•FLoad CDs as shown in the figure.
The adapter is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles).
•Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.
•Do not move the system while tray is opening/closing, or when
loaded. Always unload all CDs before moving the system.
•Do not put anything except a CD in the tray.
•Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or
cracked.
•Do not disconnect the power cord from the household AC outlet
during disc changing operation. Wipe from inside outward. How to clean CDsDo not touch the recorded
surface. How to hold CDs
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RQT6085
Compact disc operations
How discs with MP3 differ to CDs
This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions.
LStarting play from a selected track
Refer to “Direct access play” on page 19.
To select a 3-digit track
Press [j] twice, then the three numbers.
For example, track no. 108,
[j] → [j] → [1] → [0] → [8]
LDisplay during play (example)
LTotal playing time display
The total playing time is not displayed.
“– – : – –” is displayed instead.
LWhen “NOT MP3/ERR0E2 (or E3/E4)” appears on the display
An unsupported format is being played. The unit will skip that track
and play the next one.
LChanging the CD display
During play or pause
Press [DISPLAY] to select a desired CD
display mode.
Every time you press the button:
Elapsed play time → Remaining play time
Album name ← Track name
If you press the button when the track or album name
is scrolling : The next display will be shown.ends scrolling: The current display will be shown again.
To display album and track names
During play or pause
Press and hold [DISPLAY].
The album name(s) will scroll across the display from the higher
level of the hierarchy to the lowest (max. 8 levels), then followed by
the track name.
(“ROOT” is the highest hierarchical level.)
The previous display returns thereafter.
•This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
•This unit does not use ID tags.
•If both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc, only the data
type used for the first session is played.
•Maximum number of displayable characters in the album and track
name is 15.
•You cannot use 1-Disc Random, All-Disc Random, program and
search function.
•Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or
recording.
•Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded
them.
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Listening to compact discs
Playing MP3 (SC-AK500 and SC-AK490 only)
This unit can play MP3 files compressed using MPEG 1 audio layer 3.
When making MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc format
Conform to ISO9660.
File format
MP3 files that have the extension of “MP3” or “mp3”.
To play in a certain order
Prefix the folder and file names with 3-digits numbers in the order you
want to play them.
Limitations on MP3 play
Files in this example are played in order from 001????.mp3 to
010????.mp3.
: Folder
    (Album)
: CD-ROM drive
001????.mp3
002????.mp3
003????.mp3
008????.mp3
010????.mp3
004????.mp3
005????.mp3
006????.mp3
007????.mp3
Files may not be recorded in numbered order if the prefixes have
different numbers of digits. For example: 1????.mp3, 2????.mp3,
10????.mp3.
However, some writing software may also cause recording to occur in
a different order.
→
009????.mp3
001
002
003
001????.mp3 :  File
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RQT6085
Compact disc operations
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DEMO
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Label must face upward.
Listening to compact discs
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.
1Press [c] button.
The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens.
2Set CD in the tray.
To continue loading CDs in the other trays
Press another [(1) ~ (5)] to select the required tray and press
[c] to open the tray.
The current tray closes and the selected tray automatically
opens.
Press [c] to close the tray.
3Press [(1) ~ (5)] to play your desired disc.
(If the desired CD is indicated on the display panel, the same
operation can be accomplished by pressing [CD :/ J].)
The selected disc is played.
Use the CD Play Mode function’s ALL-DISC mode to play CD
in succession. (A page 18).
4Adjust the volume.
ATo stop the disc play
Press [L/–DEMO].
BWhen “    ” appears on the display
It indicates there are 16 or more tracks on the disc in the playing
position.
Disc indicator
The disc indicator on the display light whenever the tray is in the
playing position whether it is loaded or not.
One touch play
If the unit is in standby mode and a CD is loaded, press [CD :/ J] or
[(1) ~ (5)].
The unit will come on automatically and play will start.
To pausePress [CD :/ J] during playback.
To resume playback, press [CD :/ J].
To search forward/Hold down [g/REW/4] (backward)
backward (Search)or [3/FF/f] (forward) during
playback or pause mode.
To skip forward/Press  [g/REW/4] (backward) or
backward[3/FF/f] (forward) during
playback or pause mode.
 Notes
•During 1-Disc Random play or All-Disc Random play (A page 18),
you cannot skip to tracks which have already been played.
•During program play (A page 17), 1-Disc Random play or All-Disc
Random play, you can search forward or backward only within the
current track.
•During program play, skipping is always in the programmed order,
whether forward or backward.
•Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You
cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.
Track number
Disc indicatorElapsed playing time
(Of current track number)
Number of tracks
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RQT6085
Compact disc operations
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PROGRAM
Listening to compact discs
Program play
You can program up to 24 tracks.by remote control only
1Press [CD :/ J] and then [L].
2Press [PROGRAM].
3Press [DISC].
4(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
5Press the numeric button to select the
desired track.
6Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have
programmed all the tracks you want.
7Press [CD 
: :: :
:/
 J  J J  J
 J].
Play will start in the programmed sequence.
To cancel program play mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
Programmed contents will be saved in memory.
To clear all programmed tracks
Press [L] in the stop mode. “CLEAR” is displayed.
To select a two-digit track
Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or
so.
For example
Track no. 20: [≥10]   [2]  [0]
Track no. 35: [≥10]   [3]  [5]
AWhen “CD FULL” appears
The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24. No further
tracks can be programmed.
BYou can do the following during program mode:
•Check program contents.
Press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f].
Every time you press one of the buttons, the track and program
No. are shown on the display.
•Add to the program.
Repeat steps 3 through 5.
Memory retention
Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the
system is unplugged.
To replay your program
If you turned OFF your program with [PROGRAM], you can play it
again as explained below.
1. Press [PROGRAM].
2. Press [CD :/ J].
If you program a track not on your CDs
The track is initially programmed, but during program play, the player
will skip that track and will continue playing from the next programmed
item. Program order
Indicates program mode Specified track number
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RQT6085
Compact disc operations
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DISC
Specified disc indicator
Listening to compact discs
To listen to specific CDs and tracks
(CD Play Mode function)
This function makes it easier for you to select specific CDs and tracks
from those loaded in the player.
There are 5 disc/track selection modes.
All-Disc  mode: Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
selected disc to the final disc    .
1-Song mode: Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
1-Disc Random mode: Plays one selected disc in random order.
All-Disc Random mode: Plays all loaded discs in random order.
1-Disc mode: Plays one selected disc.
1Press [CD :/ 
J JJ J
J] and then [L].
2Press [PLAY MODE] to select the
desired mode.
Every time you press the button:
ALL-DISC: All-Disc mode
1-SONG: 1-Song mode
1-RANDOM: 1-Disc Random mode
A-RANDOM: All-Disc Random mode
1-DISC: 1-Disc mode
(The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.)
 Note
Proceed to step 6 if A-RANDOM was selected in this step.
3Press [DISC].
4Press [1]-[5] to select the disc.
The CD starts if 1-DISC, ALL-DISC or 1-RANDOM was
selected in this step.
 Note
Steps 5 and 6 are not required if ALL-DISC, 1-RANDOM or
1-DISC was selected in step 2.
5Press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/
f ff f
f] to
select the desired track.
6Press [CD :/ 
J JJ J
J].
The CD starts.
To stop play
Press [L].
When playback ends
The current play mode will retain.
    Final disc
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”.
Order of progression:
Disc 4z5z1z2z3
 Note
You can use the CD Play Mode function together with repeat play.
Remote control only
ALL-DISC 1-RANDOM1-SONG
1-DISCA-RANDOM
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RQT6085
Compact disc operations
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DISPLAY
DISPLAY
B
Listening to compact discs
Direct access play
Remote control only
1Press [DISC].
2(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
3Press 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.
To select a two-digit track
Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or
so.
For example
Track no. 20: [≥10]  [2]  [0]
Track no. 35: [≥10]  [3]  [5]
 Note
You cannot use direct access play with 1-SONG, 1-RANDOM or
A-RANDOM mode.
Repeat play
Remote control only
A
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] before or
during play.
“REPEAT ON” and “” are displayed.
To cancel repeat play
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] once again. “REPEAT OFF” is
displayed and “
” is cleared.
To repeat your favorite tracks
1. Program the tracks you want (perform steps 1 ~ 6 on page 17).
2. Press and hold [PLAY MODE] and make sure “REPEAT ON” and
“
” are displayed.
3. Press [CD :/ J]. Playback will start.
To use repeat play with CD Play Mode function
Set the desired mode (A page 18), press and hold [PLAY MODE]
before or during playback, and make sure “REPEAT ON” and “
”
are displayed.
CD display
This function allows you to display the remaining play time of the
current track.
During play or pause mode
Press [DISPLAY].
Every time you press the button:
Elapsed play time ↔ Remaining play time
 Note
When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time
display shows “– –:– –”.
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RQT6085
Cassette deck operations
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DECK 1/2
DEMO
TAPE
OPEN DECK 1
TAPE
DECK 1/2
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OPEN DECK 2
Listening to tapes
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 will come on automatically.
If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start
automatically (One touch play function).
2Press [c DECK 1 OPEN] or [c DECK 2
OPEN] and insert the tape.
Insert the tape with the exposed tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.
3Press [TAPE :] to start playback.
One side is played, then playback stops automatically.
To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and
press [TAPE 
:].
4Adjust the volume.
To stop tape playback
Press [L/–DEMO].
Fast-forward and rewind
Press [g/REW/4] (rewind) or [3/FF/f] (fast-forward).
ATo change the deck to be used
Press [DECK 1/2] to select the deck you want to use when you
load cassettes into both decks.
You can also use remote control to perform by pressing [PLAY
MODE].
Notes
•Playback is momentarily interrupted while playing back tapes, if you
open the other deck.
•Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
in the mechanism.
•Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be
taken up before the tape is played.
•Failure to operate endless tapes correctly may cause the tape to
wind around the revolving parts. Always read the instructions pro-
vided with your tapes. Front side