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

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Recording operations
B
A
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C
OPEN DECK 2
Tab for side “B”
Normal position tapeTab for side “A” To protect tapes against further recording
Side A
Before recording (Deck 2 only)
Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will
not be able to record or erase them correctly.
Erasure prevention
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.
To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
How volume and sound quality affect recording
The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes in
volume and sound quality.
To erase a recorded sound
1. Press [TAPE :] then [L/–DEMO].
2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.
Ensure there is no tape in deck 1.
3. Press [a
      
 REC].
Notes
•You cannot open deck 1 while recording.
•You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
the other.
A
To re-record
B
Adhesive tape
Front side
Preparatory steps
Do these steps before each recording.
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
Press [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the
cassette to be recorded on.
Insert with the exposed tape facing down.
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Recording operations
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1
2
B
2
1
REC
OPEN DECK 1
A
REC
Recording from compact discs
You can use 1-DISC/ALL-DISC/1-SONG mode (z page 18) to make
recordings.
Preparation:
•Do the preparatory steps (z page 21).
•Insert the disc(s) you want to record (z page 16).
1-DISC/ALL-DISC recording
1Do steps 1 to 4 on page 18.
Ensure CD is stopped.
2Press [a REC] to start recording.
The CD starts.
1-SONG recording
1Do steps 1 to 5 on page 18.
2Press [a REC] to start recording.
The CD starts.
To stop recording
Press [L/ –DEMO].
Disc play stops automatically.
If the tape finishes before the disc
The disc continues playing. Press [L/ –DEMO] to stop it.
To record programmed tracks
1Program the tracks (z page 17).
2Press [a REC] to start recording.
Play starts.
To stop recording, press [L/ –DEMO].
Disc play stops automatically.
A
Tape-to-tape recording
The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being played
back.
Preparation :
•Do the preparatory steps (z page 21).
•Press [TAPE :] then [L/–DEMO] to select tape as the source.
1Press [c DECK 1 OPEN] and insert the
tape you want to record.
2Press [
a aa a
a REC] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [L/–DEMO].
Both decks will stop.
To record from a specific point on a tape
Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want
to start recording.
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Recording operations
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2
A
REC
PLAY MODE
Recording from radio broadcasts
Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (z page 21).
1Tune to the required station.(z page 12 or 13).
2Press [a REC] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [L/–DEMO].
To record from a specific point on a tape
Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want
to start recording.
To cut an unnecessary part while recording
1. Press [L/–DEMO] during the unnecessary part. The cassette deck
will go into the stop mode.
2. Press [a REC] to resume recording again.
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [a REC].
Note
When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted
when you start and stop the recording.
To reduce noise while AM recording (Beat proof
function)
Remote control onlyPress and hold [PLAY MODE] while recording.
Each time you press and hold the button, “BP1” and “BP2” will be
displayed alternately.
Select the position where there is less noise.
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Sound quality operations
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B
PRESET EQ
PRESET EQ
SUPER
SOUND EQ
S. SOUND EQ
PRESET EQ
Using the built-in sound quality
settings
Press [PRESET EQ] to select the sound
quality.
Every time you press the button:
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.
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 4 seconds.
Notes
•Preset EQ cannot be used together with Super Sound EQ.
•All recordings are performed at “EQ-OFF” setting even if an
alternative sound quality setting has been selected.
Enhancing the sound quality
This feature enhances the bass and treble effect of the sound.
Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].
Remote control: Press [S.SOUND EQ].
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
A
B
HEAVY SOFTCLEAR
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Timer operations
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2
3
4
5
2      3
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1   2     3
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
PLAYREC
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
CLCLOCK/CK/ TIMER TIMER
CLCLOCK/CK/ TIMER TIMER
CLCLOCK/CK/ TIMER TIMER
Previous display
Using the timer
Using the play/record timer
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 or from the aux
source.
The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer.
Preparations
•Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 11).
•For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to;
tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
•For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
(A page 21: A), insert the tape in deck 2 (A page 21) and tune to
the radio station (A page 12) or select the aux source (A page
27).
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the
timer function.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK RECPLAY
rPLAY : to set the play timer
rREC : to set the record timer
2ON time setting
1(Within 8 seconds or so)
Press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f] to
select the starting time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
3OFF time setting
1Press [g/REW/4] or [3/FF/f] to
select the finishing time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
4Press [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer
indicator.
Every time you press the button:
RECPLAY
(OFF)
rPLAY : to turn the play timer on
rREC : to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or the
clock hasn’t been set.)
5Press [f] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
For play timer
The timer play will start at the preset time with volume
increasing gradually up to the volume level you pre-set.
For record timer
The record timer comes on about 30 seconds earlier than
the set time.
To cancel the timer
Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicators from the display.
(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)
To change the settings (when unit is on)
To change the play/record times
Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.
To change the source or volume
1. Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.
2. Make changes to the source or volume.
3. Do steps 4 to 5.
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Timer operations
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Using the timer
Using the play/record timer
To change the timer
Press [rPLAY/REC] to select the desired timer.
Every time the button is pressed the setting changes as follows.
To check settings
While the unit is on and the “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) indicator is on,
press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appears on the
display.
Two seconds after “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appear, the settings are
displayed in the following order:
•For play timer•For record timer
1Play start time1Recording start time
2Play finish time2Recording finish time
3Play source3Recording source
4Playback volume
You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by pressing
[CLOCK/TIMER] twice.
To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed
The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored in the
timer memory and the timer will start in these preset conditions.
However, the Disc numbers do not get stored in the timer memory.
1. After step 4, start playing the desired source.
2. Reset the Disc numbers if you have changed any of them, confirm
that a Disc or cassette is inserted, then press [f] to put the unit on
standby.
 Notes
•If you switch the system to the standby mode while the play/record
timer is functioning, the OFF time setting will not be activated.
•If AUX is selected as the source, when the timer comes ON, the
system will turn ON and will engage “AUX” as the source. If you
want to playback or record from a connected component, set the
component’s timer to the same time. (See the instruction manual
that came with the component.)
RECPLAY
(OFF)
PLAY/REC
CLOCK/TIMER
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Timer operations
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REC
     SLEEP
– AUTO OFF
AUX
Headphones
(not included)
Using the timer
Using the sleep timer
This timer turns your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, set at
30-minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to music.
Preparation
Switch on the power.
The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30
minutes.
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.
Every time you press the button:
SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120SLEEP 60SLEEP 30SLEEP OFF
The system is turned off after the set time has elapsed.
To cancel the sleep timer:
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time:
(only while system is ON)
Press [SLEEP].
To change the time remaining during operation:
Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time then press [SLEEP] to
select the desired time.
 Notes
•The sleep timer turns OFF automatically the moment you attempt
to edit-record a CD.
•The sleep timer can be used in combination with the play/record
timer.
The sleep timer always has priority.
Be sure not to overlap timer settings.
Using an external unit
Listening to an external source
(See page 7 for external unit connection)
1. Press [AUX].
The system 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. Press [AUX].
2. Press [a REC] (recording starts).
3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the
owner’s manual of the equipment.)
Listening with headphones
Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8˝) stereo
 Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
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Reference
RQT6085
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 [email protected], 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 pages are shown as black circled numbers 6.
No sound.
Sound stops.
Sound is unfixed, reversed
or comes from one speaker
only.
Humming heard during play.
“ERROR” is displayed.
“– –:– –” appears on the
display at standby mode.
“F61” is displayed.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers
or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during
AM broadcasts.Use an outdoor antenna. 7
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
Common Problems
Turn the volume up.
Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of
the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power,
and using the unit in a hot environment.
Check the speaker connections. 6
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from this unit’s cables.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the
time. 
Check and correct the speaker cords connection.6
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
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 antenna.
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit.
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.
Playing discs
The display is wrong or play
won’t start.
The total number of tracks
displayed differs each time
the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
CD-RW cannot be read.
“VBR–” is displayed instead
of the remaining play time.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.
The changer cannot change
to the selected disc or play
won’t start.The disc may be upside down. (
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an
hour for it to clear and try again.
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before
recording.
The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring there is no disc in the tray,
close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally.
Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to clear 1-SONG mode and try again.
Clean the heads.  back cover
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. -
Remote control
Remote control doesn’t
work.Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 5
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Servicenter List (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) 
						

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Reference
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Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Customer’s Record
ModelNo.
Serial
No.
or
Code
No.
Date
of
PurchaseDealer’s
Name
Dealer’sAddress
Panasonic/Technics Audio Products
Limited Warranty
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which
occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear to the stylus (when applica-
ble) or a dealer installed cartridge or stylus. The warranty does not cover damages
which occur in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
faulty installation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of consumer con-
trols, improper operation or maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal recep-
tion or pick-up, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, light-
ning damage, commercial use, such as; hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or
rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter
or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,
then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the company address indicated
above.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collective-
ly referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refur-
bished parts or equivalent product, free of charge in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, in the
event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence
from the date of original purchase):
AUDIO PRODUCTS — labor and parts for one (1) year.ALL AUDIO RACKS (cabinets) — parts only 30 days.TECHNICS STAND ALONE SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS — labor and parts
for three (3) years.
USB READER-WRITER, PERSONAL COMPUTER CARD ADAPTERS—
(when applicable) —exchange defective unit with a new or refurbished one for one (1)
year.
ACCESSORIES—HEADPHONES, CARTRIDGES, MICROPHONES, ADAPTERS—
labor and parts for ninety (90) days.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES — (when applicable) — exchange defective item for new
one for ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
SD MEMORY CARDS, RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKS — (when applicable) —
exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days. Non-rechargeable battery
packs are not warranted.
Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the
Servicenter Directory. Or call toll free, 1-800-211-7262 to locate a PASC authorized
Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the war-
ranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the
Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other
proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered.
If you ship the product
Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.
Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to make repairs.