Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak600 Operating Instructions

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RQT6243
Disc operations
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Playing discs
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].
1Press [PROGRAM].
2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5]
to select the disc.
3Select the track with the numbered
buttons.
To select tracks numbered 10 and over
Press [≥10] then the two digits.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program all tracks you want in the required
order.
Step 2 is not necessary when selecting a track from the disc current-
ly displayed.
4Press [ CD :/ J ].All the tracks are played in the selected order.
To exit program modePress [PROGRAM] while stopped.
Program contents will be saved in the memory.
To replay your program
1. Press [PROGRAM].
2. Press [CD :/ J].
To clear all programmed tracksPress [L] in the stop mode. “CLEAR” is displayed.
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.
You can do the following while the disc is stopped
•To check program contents
While “P” is displayed (A)
Press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f].
Each time you press a button, the track number and program order
are displayed.
•To add to the program
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
When “CD FULL” is displayed24 tracks have been programmed. No further tracks can be
programmed.
Program order
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Disc operations1
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PL AY MODE
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Playing discs
Other modes of play
(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.
Preparation: Press [CD :/ J] and then [L].
1Press [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.)
p
Proceed to step 4 when you selected A-RANDOM in step 1.
2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]-[5] to
select the disc.
The CD starts if in 1-DISC, ALL-DISC or 1-RANDOM mode.
3Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
(Within 10 seconds or so)
Press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f] to
select the track.
4Press [CD :/ 
J JJ J
J] to start play.
To stop play
Press [L].
When playback ends
The current play mode will retain in memory until it is changed even if
the unit is turned off.
    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
Specified disc indicator
Specified track number 
						

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Radio operations
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MU TING PRESET EQ
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CD
S.SOUND EQ
VOLUME
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TUNER
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TUNER
PL AY MODE
/ REW // FF
UPDOWN
VOL
BAND
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,3/REW ] or [f,4/FF] 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,3/REW] or [f,4/FF] for a moment until
the frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning,
stopping when it finds a station.
•Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.
•To cancel auto tuning, press [g,3/REW] or [f,4/FF] 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.
To change the step1Press and hold [TUNER, BAND].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of
the current minimum frequency.
2Continue to hold [TUNER, BAND] down.
When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
Note
•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.
The radio: manual tuning
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Radio operations
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Remote control only
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.
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 (A page 13).
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/3] or
[4/FF/f] to tune to the required station.
2Press [PROGRAM] then press [g/REW/3] or
[4/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
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2Press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f] to select the
channel.
2Adjust the volume.
The radio: preset tuning
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PROGRAMA
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PLAY MODE
Preset channel
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Tape operations
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A
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1
UPDOWN
VOL
OPEN
TAPE
/ REW/ FF
DEMOSTOP,
Cassette tapes
1Press [c OPEN] and insert the cassette.
The unit comes on automatically.
Close the holder by hand.
2Press [: TAPE] to start play.
3Adjust 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].
A To fast-forward and rewind
Press [g, 3/REW] (rewind) or [f, 4/FF] (fast-forward).
Forward
side
Cassette tape selection and care
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.
•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
wound up before the tape is played.
•Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly. Always read the instructions provided with your tapes. 
						

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Recording operations
B
A
1
OPEN
OPEN
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2
Tab for side B
Normal position tapeTab for side A To protect tapes against further recording
Side A
Before 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.
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
1Press [: TAPE ] then [L STOP, –DEMO].
2Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing towards
you and the exposed tape facing down.
3Press [a
      
 REC].
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 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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B
DEMO
STOP,
REC  
A
REC  
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PLAY MODE
PL AY MODE
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
1Do steps 1 to 2 on page 12.
Ensure CD is stopped.
2Press [a REC] to start recording.
The CD starts.
1-SONG recording
Do steps 1 to 3 on page 12.
Press [a REC] to start recording.
The CD starts.
To stop recording
Press [L STOP, –DEMO].
Disc play stops automatically.
If the tape finishes before the disc
The disc continues playing. Press [L STOP, –DEMO] to stop it.
To record programmed tracks
1Program the tracks (z page 11, steps 1– 3).
2Press [a REC] to start recording.
Play starts.
To stop recording, press [L STOP, –DEMO].
Disc play stops automatically.
A
     Recording the radio
Preparation: Do the preparatory steps (A page 16).
1Tune to the required station.(A page 13 or 14).
2Press [a REC] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [L STOP, –DEMO].
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/sound field operations
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B
A
C
SUPER
SOUND EQ
PRESET
EQ
SUBWOOFER
SUPER
SOUND EQ
 EQ PRESET 
SUBWOOFER
TESTCH SELECTCH LEVEL
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PRESET EQ SUBWOOFER
S.SOUND EQSHIFT
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.
Note
•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.
A
B
HEAVY SOFTCLEAR
EQ-OFFVOCAL
Adjusting the bass
Press [SUBWOOFER].
The button lights when the feature is on.
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [SUBWOOFER].
Each time you press the button:
MID (medium)
MAX (high)
Light off (off)
To cancel
Press [SUBWOOFER] to turn the light off.
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [SUBWOOFER].
Note
You cannot use this function when headphones are connected.


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Sound quality/sound field operations
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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.
Surround systemFeaturesSoftware
DOLBY DIGITAL
(➡ page 20)
•Dolby Digital is a discrete 5.1 (6) channel
surround system developed for cinema
use.
The sound signals in Dolby Digital format
are compressed to 1/10 their original
size, allowing an entire movie to be re-
corded on a single DVD.
•This unit automatically recognizes DVDs
that have been recorded with Dolby
Digital.
•Not all Dolby Digital sources are record-
ed with 5.1 (6) channels.
Some sources marked Dolby Digital may
be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2
channel system.
Software encoded with Dolby Digital  can
be identified with this mark.
•DVD
DOLBY PRO LOGIC(➡ page 20)
Software encoded with Dolby Surround
can be identified with this mark.
•DVD
•Video CD, CD
•Laser Disc
•Video tape
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
To calculate the delay time
D1: Distance from front speakers
D
2: Distance from surround speakers
D3: Distance from center speaker
Setting the center channel delay time (Dolby Digital only):
If D
1 is equal to or
Set to 0 ms.
less than D
3
If D3 is less than D1Increase 1 ms for every 30 cm (1 foot) of
difference between D
1 and D3.
Setting the surround channel delay time:
If D
1 is equal to or For Dolby Digital: Set to 0 ms.
less than D2For Dolby Pro Logic: Set to 15 ms.
If D
2 is less thanStart at 0 ms for Dolby Digital or 15 ms for
D1Dolby Pro Logic, and increase by 5 ms for
every 1.5 m (5 feet) of difference between
D
1 and D2.
D1D3D1
D2D2
Front
speaker
(left)Front
speaker
(right) Center speaker
Surround speaker
(left)Surround speaker
(right)
A Refer page 21 for operation. Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding system that
was developed to get a better sense of
presence from sources encoded with
Dolby Surround. The balance of sound
has been improved by the addition of a
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Listening operations
Sound quality/sound field operations
Enjoying surround sound
DOLBY DIGITAL
Preparation: Do step 1 on page 27,  A..
Play a DOLBY DIGITAL source from the
external unit.
“p DIGITAL” is displayed.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
1Press [p PL] to select “NORMAL” OR
“PHANTOM”.
Every time you press the button:
NORMAL                   →     PHANTOM
    ↑
             Light off (off) ←
NORMAL: To output at the front, surround and center
speakers
PHANTOM: To output at the front and surround speakers
(sound which would have been sent to the center
speaker will be divided equally between both the
left and right front speakers.)
2Playback a Dolby Surround source.
The program format indicators (L, C, R, LS, S, LFE, RS)
These light up to indicate the channels contained in the digital input
signal. They do not light when input is analog.
L: Front left
C: Center
R: Front right
RS: Right surround
LS: Left surround
S: If the surround channel is monaural
LFE (Low Frequency Effect): Deep-bass effect
Changing the recognition mode
In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital
signals on the discs. With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause
the beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if
this occurs.
This mode does not need to be changed under normal
circumstances. Change it only if the unit appears to be having
trouble recognizing the software you are playing.
While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged:
Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2].
Every time you press and hold the button:
PCM FIX ↔ AUTO
When PCM FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals.
This may cause noise to be output. Select “AUTO” if this occurs.
The selected mode is stored even if the unit is turned off.
A
B
C
B
A
C
DIGITAL
INPUT 1/2
pPL
PLPL
DIGITAL
INPUT 1/2
1
Program format indicator