Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak610, Sc-ak510, Sc-ak410, Sc-ak403 Operating Insructions Manual

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Recording operationsCassette deck operations
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Album skip play
During play or stop
Push the joystick up/down ([ALBUM  /CHARA] or
[ALBUM    /CHARA]) to select the desired album.
Remote control: Press [ALBUM (      or      )].
When selecting in the stop mode:
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
To play from another track, refer to “Track skip play” below.
Track skip play
During play or stop
Push the joystick left/right ([ g, CURSOR]
 or [f,
CURSOR]) to select a desired track. (You can also press
[
 g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].)
Remote control: Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
When selecting in the stop mode:
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Play starts from the selected track.
To play from another album, refer to “Album skip play” above.
 Note
During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done within the
current album.
INTRO function (Album scan)
You can find an album by listening to the first track of all albums in the
current disc for 10 seconds each.
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1Press [INTRO].
INTRO function starts.
(INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the
last album on the current disc.)
2While your desired album is playing, press [
: :: :
:/J, CD].
Play continues from the first track of the album.
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [L, CLEAR].
Program play for MP3/WMA
You can program up to 24 tracks.
Remote control only
Preparation:
1. Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.
2. Press [L, CLEAR].
1Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
2Press [ALBUM (      or      )] to select the album.
To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons
after pressing [ALBUM (      or      )].
To select album 10 or over, press [
X10] once then the two digits.
To select album 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three
digits.
3Press [ g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the track.
To select a track directly, press the numbered buttons after
pressing [ g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] once then the two digits.
To select track 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three digits.
4Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 2~4 to program other tracks.
5Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
To exit program modePress [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program
by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].)
You can do the following while “P” is displayed
•To check program contents
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
Every time you press the button, the album number, track number
and program order are displayed.
•To add to the program
Do steps 2~4.
•To clear the last track
Press [DEL].
•To clear all tracks
Press [L, CLEAR].
“CLEAR ALL?” is displayed.
Within 5 seconds, press the button again to clear all tracks.
 Note
•You can use repeat mode (A page 9) with program play.
•You cannot program more than one CD for MP3/WMA.
•You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3/WMA tracks.
•The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open
the CD tray.
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Current albumNumber of tracks
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Cassette deck operations
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How discs with MP3/WMA differ from CDs
1 11 1
1Push the joystick up/down ([ALBUM   /CHARA] or
[ALBUM     /CHARA]) to select the required character.
Each time you push the joystick up ([ALBUM     /CHARA]), the
characters change in the following order.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1234567890
space !”#$ %&’()∗+ , – . / : ; < = > ? _  `
The sequence is reversed if you push the joystick down
([ALBUM       /CHARA]).
If you hold the joystick up/down ([ALBUM    /CHARA] or
[ALBUM
    /CHARA]), the characters change faster.
2 22 2
2Push the joystick right ([f, CURSOR])
 to enter the charac-
ter.
Repeat steps 
1~2 to complete the keyword.
On the remote control
→
Starting play from a desired track in a
desired album
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1Press [ALBUM (    or    )] and then the numbered
buttons to select the album.
To select album 10 or over, press [X10] once then the two digits.
To select album 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three digits.
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the track in the
current album.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] once then the two digits.
To select track 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
Title search function
You can search for your desired album/track with its keyword (part of
the title).
Album title search
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
1Press [TITLE SEARCH]
 once.
2Enter the characters of the keyword for the album
title. (A see right)
3Press [ENTER].
Album title search starts.
The matched album title is displayed.
To show the next album title search result, push the joystick right
([f, CURSOR]). (Remote control: Press [f, 4/FF].)
When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display
shows “NOT FOUND”.
Press [
:/J, CD] to start play from the album found.
Play starts from the first track of the album.
(Title search mode is cancelled.)
Track title search
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
1Press [TITLE SEARCH]
 twice.
2Enter the characters of the keyword for the track title.
(A see right)
3Press [ENTER].
Track title search starts.
The matched track title is displayed.
To show the next track title search result, push the joystick right
([f, CURSOR]). (Remote control: Press [f, 4/FF].)
When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display
shows “NOT FOUND”.
Press [
:/J, CD] to start play from the track found.
(Title search mode is cancelled.)
To cancel partway through
Press [L, STOP].
1 11 1
1Press the numbered button to select the required character.
Characters allocated to the numbered buttons:
The characters change each time a numbered button is pressed.
For example, every time you press [2]:
A
 → B → C → 2
2 22 2
2Press [CURSOR      ] to enter the character.
Repeat steps 1~2 to complete the keyword.
Entering characters
You can enter keyword of up to 10 characters for album/track title
search. You can only enter upper case letters but the unit also searches
for lower case.
On the main unit
Numbered Characters
buttons
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2 A B C 2
3 D E F 3
4 G H I 4
5 J K L 5
10space !”#$ %&’()∗+,– ./:; ?_ `
Numbered Characters
buttons
6 M N O 6
7 P Q R S 7
8 T U V 8
9 W X Y Z 9
00
WMA:  SC-AK610 and SC-AK510 only
Joystick
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Recording operationsCassette deck operations
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CD display for MP3/WMA
Remote control only
During play or pause
Press [CD DISP] to select a desired CD display mode.
Every time you press the button:
aRemaining play time, Original spectrum analyzer display mode
bElapsed play time, Album title
cElapsed play time, Track title
dElapsed play time, ID3 album name (MP3 only)
eElapsed play time, ID3 title name (MP3 only)
fElapsed play time, ID3 artist name (MP3 only)
gElapsed play time, Original spectrum analyzer display mode
Example:
c
 Note
•When a title is longer than 10 characters, it will scroll across the
display. If you selected a mode from  b - f (see above), the
scrolling will start again after every 3 seconds.
•“NO ID3” is displayed if titles with ID3 tags haven’t been entered.
(MP3 only)
•Maximum number of displayable characters:
Album/track title: 31
ID3 album/title/artist name: 30
(ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about
the track.)
•This unit can display album and track titles with ID3 tags (version
1.0 and 1.1). Titles containing text data that the unit doesn’t support
cannot be displayed.
To recall a marked track number in the current disc
During play or stop
Press [MARKER, -RECALL] to recall a marker.
Remote control: Press [MARKER].
Play starts from the track recalled.
Note
•“NO MARKER” indicates that the marker in the current disc is empty.
•The marker memory is cleared when you open the CD tray.
•For CD-DA, you cannot use this function during 1-Disc Random
play and All-Disc Random play.
•You cannot use this function during program mode.
Marking a track
You can mark one track each on the discs loaded so that you can
start play from them later.
To mark a track number
1During play or stop
Select your desired track.(For MP3/WMA, refer to “Track skip play” on page 11.
For CD-DA, press the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [
X10] then the two digits.)
2Hold down [MARKER, –MEMORY] until “STORING”
blinks on the display.
Remote control: Hold down [MARKER].
The selected track is stored in the marker of the current disc.
 Note
If a track is already stored in the marker, it will be replaced next time
you store a new track in the same marker.
For your reference
If you entered a character by mistake, push the joystick left ([g,
CURSOR]) (remote control: press [     CURSOR]) to move back to
the mistake, then enter the correct character.
LEditing keywords
To move the cursor
On the main unit: Push the joystick left/right ([g CURSOR] or
[f CURSOR]).
On the remote control: Press [CURSOR (      or      )].
Deleting a character
1. Move the cursor over the character to be deleted.
2. Press [DELETE] (remote control: [DEL]).
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→
→ →→→→
→
Elapsed play time
Track title 
						

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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] or [c, DECK 2] and insert the
cassette.
Insert with the side to be played
facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.
3Press [:, TAPE] to start playback.To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and press
[:, TAPE].
To stop tape playback
Press [L, STOP].
To fast-forward or rewind
Press [g/REW/3] (rewind) or [f/FF/4] (fast-forward).
To select between loaded decks
Press [DECK 1/2] (remote control: [PLAY MODE]).
Note
•Tape playback is momentarily interrupted 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.
•Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.
Cassettes
Recording
Front side
Selection of tapes for recording
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.
Preparation:
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
1Press [c, DECK 2] and insert the cassette to be
recorded.
Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
2Select the source to be recorded.Radio recording:
Tune in the station. (A page 7)
CD recording:
1Insert the CD(s) you want to record.
Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
2Prepare the desired CD recording mode.
Remote control only•To record programmed tracks (A do steps 1–3 on page 9
for CD-DA or steps 1–4 on page 11 for MP3/WMA).
•To record specific CDs/tracks
1. For CD-DA, do steps 1 to 2 on page 9: “To listen to
specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function)”.
For MP3/WMA, do steps 1 to 2 on page 10: “CD Play
Mode function for MP3/WMA”.
Ensure CD is stopped.
2. For 1-ALBUM mode (MP3/WMA only) and 1-SONG
mode: Press [ALBUM (      or     )] to select the album.
3. For 1-SONG mode: Press [g, REW/3] or [f,
4/FF] to select the track.
(WMA: SC-AK610 and SC-AK510 only)
Tape-to-tape recording:
1Press [:, TAPE] and then [L, STOP].
2Press [c, DECK 1] and insert the cassette you want to record.
3Press [a REC] to start recording.
Sound quality/sound field
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.Every time you press the button:
HEAVY SOFTCLEAR
EQ-OFF
(cancelled)DISCOLIVEHALL
HEAVY (sound quality): Adds punch to rock
SOFT (sound quality): For background music
CLEAR (sound quality): Clarifies higher sounds
DISCO (sound field): Produces sound with the same kind of
lengthy reverberations heard at a disco
LIVE (sound field): Makes vocals more alive
HALL (sound field): Adds an expansiveness to the sound to
produce the atmosphere of a great concert
hall.
Note
You cannot use PRESET EQ and SUPER SOUND EQ together.
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S.SOUND EQ
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Sound quality/sound field
Enhancing the sound quality
You can enhance the bass and treble effect of the sound.
Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].Remote control: Press [S.SOUND EQ].
The button light comes on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
Adjusting the bass (SC-AK610 and
SC-AK510 only)
SC-AK610 : Press [SUBWOOFER].
SC-AK510 : Press [SUPER WOOFER].Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER].
The button light comes on.
Each time you press the button:
MID (medium) → MAX (high) → Light off (off)
To cancel
Press [SUBWOOFER] (SC-AK510: [SUPER WOOFER]) to turn the
light off.
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER].
Note
You cannot use this function when headphones are connected.
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Using the built-in sound quality/sound
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To stop recording
Press [L, STOP].
If the tape finishes before the CD
The CD continues playing. Press [L, STOP] to stop it.
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [a REC].
Reducing noise when recording AM
Remote control only
Hold down [PLAY MODE] while recording.
Every time you hold down the button: BP1 ↔ BP2
Choose the setting with the least noise.
Note
•Changes to volume and sound/field quality do not affect recording.
•You cannot open deck 1 while recording.
•You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
the other.
•When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted
when you start and stop the recording.
Recording
Erasure prevention
Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
To erase a tape
1. Press [:, TAPE] and then [L, STOP].
2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.
Ensure there is no tape in deck 1.
3. Press [a REC].
Optional antenna connections
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
FM outdoor antenna
•Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
•The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
AM outdoor antenna
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
Leave the loop antenna connected.
Note
Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Optional antenna connections
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
AM loop
antenna
(included)
External unit connections
•An analog player with a built-in phono equalizer can be connected.•For details, refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to
be connected.
•When units other than those described above are to be connected,
please consult your audio dealer.
Using an external unit
(See above for external unit connection.)
1. Press [AUX].
The unit comes on.
2.For listening: Proceed to step 3.
For recording: Press [a REC] (recording starts).
3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the
external unit’s instruction manual.)
Using headphones (not included)
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.Analog player
(not included) Rear panel of
this unit
Shield braid
Core wire
5 -12 m(16 – 40 ft.)
1
30 mm
(1 3/16”)
15 mm
(19/32”)
1
2
32
(L)(R)
RL
Side A
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
Adhesive tape
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
75 Ω coaxial cable (not included)
Shield braid
Core wire
AUX
REC
PHONES 
						

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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.
Hold down [-DISP/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed.
Every time you hold down the button:
NO DEMO (off)↔DEMO ON (on)
To show a demonstration of the displayHold down [-DISP/–DEMO] until “DEMO ON” is displayed.
Note
DEMO function cannot be turned on when Dimmer is on.
Convenient functions
Auto-off function
Setting the time
Remote control only
Turning the demo function off
To dim the display panel
Remote control only
Press [DIMMER].
The display is dimmed and the indicators are turned off.
(The AC supply indicator remains on.)
Press [DIMMER] again to restore the display.
Switching displays
Press [-DISP/–DEMO] to select the desired spectrum
analyzer.
Every time you press the button:
Normal AuroraPeak hold
(OFF)
Reflection
Animation 2
(Race)Animation 1
(Drive)
To mute the volume
Remote control only
Press [MUTING].
Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTING” goes out.
To cancel from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (--dB), then raise
it to the required level.
Muting is also cancelled when the unit is turned off.When CD or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.
This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].“AUTO OFF”  is shown on the display.
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.
If you select tuner or AUX as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It
comes on again when you select CD or tape.
To cancel
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] again.
This is a 12-hour clock.
1Switch on the power.
2Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.Every time you press the button:
3(within 7 seconds or so)Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the time.
4Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the
time.
The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set
the time.
To display the time
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at
standby mode.
The time is shown for about 5 seconds.
Note
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Remote control only
Previous display
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6
SHISHIFTCLOCK
CLOCK TIMER TIMER//PLPLAY
RECRECAUTO OFFO OFF
INTROINTRO
S.S.SOSOUND EQUND EQPRERESET EQT EQMUTUTINGING
ENTERENTERMARKERMARKERTITLETITLESEARCHSEARCH
REWFF
PROGPROGRAMAM
REPREPEATAT
PLAY MODEAY MODE
DISCDISC
SPACESPACE
ABCABCDEFDEF
GHIGHI
TUVTUVWXYWXYZ PQRSPQRS
JKLJKLMNOMNO
SLEEPEEPCD DISPCD DISPDIMMERDIMMER
ALBUMBUMCURSORCURSOR
DELDEL
45 12
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TA P ETAPECDCD
AUXAUXCLEARLEARTUNERTUNERBANDND
AUTO OFF
SHIFTS.WOOFERS.WOOFER
VOLVOLVOLVOL
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SHISHIFTCLOCK
CLOCK TIMER TIMER//PLPLAY
RECRECAUTO OFFO OFF
INTROINTRO
S.S.SOSOUND EQUND EQPRERESET EQT EQMUTUTINGING
ENTERENTERMARKERMARKERTITLETITLESEARCHSEARCH
REWFF
PROGPROGRAMAM
REPREPEATAT
PLAY MODEAY MODE
DISCDISC
SPACESPACE
ABCABCDEFDEF
GHIGHI
TUVTUVWXYWXYZ PQRSPQRS
JKLJKLMNOMNO
SLEEPEEPCD DISPCD DISPDIMMERDIMMER
ALBUMBUMCURSORCURSOR
DELDEL
45 12
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TA P ETAPECDCD
AUXAUXCLEARLEARTUNERTUNERBANDND
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To cancel the timer
Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the
display.
(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)
To change the settings (when the unit is on)To change the play/record times
Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.
To change the source or volume
1. Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the
display.
2. Make changes to the source or volume.
3. Do steps 4 to 5.
To change the timer
Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to select the desired timer.
Every time the button is pressed:
RECPLAY
(off)
To check the settings
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on to select “rPLAY”
or “rREC”.
The settings are shown in the following order:
Play timer: start time→finish time→source→volume
Record timer: start time→finish time→source
To check the settings while the unit is off, press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/
TIMER] twice.
If you use the unit after the timers are set
After using, check that the correct tape/CD are loaded before turning
the unit off.
 Note
•If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
finish time setting will not be activated.
•If you selected AUX as the source, when the timer comes on, the
unit turns on and engages “AUX” as the source. If you want to
playback or record from a connected unit, set that unit’s timer to the
same time. (See the connected unit’s instruction manual.)
Using the sleep timer
Remote control only
This timer turns the unit off after a set time.
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).
Every time you press the button:
SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120SLEEP 60SLEEP 30SLEEP OFF
To cancel the sleep timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] once.
The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.
To change the setting
Press [SLEEP] to select the new setting.
You can use the sleep timer in combination with the play/record timer.
Make sure the unit is off before the play/record timer’s start time.
 Note
The sleep timer will be turned off when you start recording from a CD.
Using the play/record timer
Remote control onlyYou can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up
(play timer) or to record a radio station or from the aux source (record
timer).
The play and record timers cannot be used together.
Preparations:
•Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 16).
•For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (tape/CD/
radio/aux), and set the volume.
•For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
(A page 15) and insert the tape in deck 2 (A page 14). Tune to
the radio station (A page 7) or select the aux source (A page 15).
1Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer
function.
Every time you press the button:
rPLAY: to set the play timer
rREC: to set the record timer
2ON time setting
1
(Within 8 seconds or so)
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the
start time.
2Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
3OFF time setting
1Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the
finish time.
2Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
4Press [SHIFT] + [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 ff f
f] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
•Play timer:Play will start in the set condition at the set time
with volume increasing gradually to the set level.
•Record timer:The unit comes on 30 seconds before the set
time with the volume muted.
Using the timers
Previous display
CLOCKRECPLAY
VOLVOLVOLVOL
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10
6
SHISHIFTCLOCK
CLOCK TIMER TIMER//PLPLAY
RECRECAUTO OFFO OFF
INTROINTRO
S.S.SOSOUND EQUND EQPRERESET EQT EQMUTUTINGING
ENTERENTERMARKERMARKERTITLETITLESEARCHSEARCH
REWFF
PROGPROGRAMAM
REPREPEATAT
PLAY MODEAY MODE
DISCDISC
SPACESPACE
ABCABCDEFDEF
GHIGHI
TUVTUVWXYWXYZ PQRSPQRS
JKLJKLMNOMNO
SLEEPEEPCD DISPCD DISPDIMMERDIMMER
ALBUMBUMCURSORCURSOR
DELDEL
45 12
3
TA P ETAPECDCD
AUXAUXCLEARLEARTUNERTUNERBANDND
S.WOOFERS.WOOFER 
						

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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 5.
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
•Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.•Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
Maintenance
For a cleaner, crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
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.
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 disc may be upside down. 8
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.
Common Problems
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.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. 5
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.5
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
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. %
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.Clean the heads.  See below
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. %
Remote control
Remote control doesn’t
work.Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 4
Replace the batteries if they are worn. 
						

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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK610 Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
55
 Hz–120 Hz
(Low channel) 65 W per channel (12 Ω)
120 Hz–4 kHz
(Mid channel) 30 W per channel (6 Ω)
4 kHz–16 kHz
(High channel) 30 W per channel (6 Ω)
40 Hz–100 Hz
(Subwoofer channel) 120 W (6 Ω)
Total power370 W
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
100
 Hz
(Low channel) 75 W per channel (12 Ω)
1 kHz
(Mid channel) 40 W per channel (6 Ω)
10 kHz
(High channel) 40 W per channel (6 Ω)
80 Hz
(Subwoofer channel) 150 W (6 Ω)
Total power460 W
Input sensitivity
AUX250
 mV
Input Impedance
AUX13.3
 kΩ
AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK510  Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
55
 Hz–120 Hz
(Low channel) 50 W per channel (6 Ω)
120 Hz–4 kHz
(Mid channel) 50 W per channel (6 Ω)
4 kHz–16 kHz
(High channel) 50 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Tri-Amp power150 W per channel
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
100
 Hz
(Low channel) 60 W per channel (6 Ω)
1 kHz
(Mid channel) 60 W per channel (6 Ω)
10 kHz
(High channel) 60 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Tri-Amp power180 W per channel
Input sensitivity
AUX250
 mV
Input Impedance
AUX13.3
 kΩ
AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK410  Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
60
 Hz–3 kHz
(Low channel) 58 W per channel (6 Ω)
3 kHz–16 kHz
(High channel) 58 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power116 W per channel
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
1
 kHz
(Low channel) 75 W per channel (6 Ω)
10 kHz
(High channel) 75 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power150 W per channel
Input sensitivity
AUX250
 mV
Input Impedance
AUX13.3
 kΩ
AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK403  Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
60
 Hz–3 kHz
(Low channel) 50 W per channel (6 Ω)
3 kHz–16 kHz
(High channel) 50 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power100 W per channel
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
1
 kHz
(Low channel) 65 W per channel (6 Ω)
10 kHz
(High channel) 65 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power130 W per channel
Input sensitivity
AUX250
 mV
Input Impedance
AUX13.3
 kΩ
FM TUNER SECTIONFrequency range
87.9–107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)
87.5–108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)
Sensitivity2.5 ØV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB2.2 ØV
Antenna terminal(s)75 Ω (unbalanced)
AM TUNER SECTIONFrequency range
520–1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Sensitivity
S/N 20
 dB (at 1000 kHz)560 ØV/m
CASSETTE DECK SECTIONTrack system4 track, 2 channel
Heads
Record/playbackSolid permalloy head
ErasureDouble gap ferrite head
MotorDC servo motor
Recording systemAC bias 100 kHz
Erasing systemAC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed4.8 cm/s (1
7/8 ips)
Overall frequency response
(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT)
NORMAL (TYPE I)35 Hz–14 kHz
S/N50 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time
Approx. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
CD SECTIONSampling frequency44.1 kHz
Decoding16 bit linear
Beam source/wavelength
Semiconductor laser/780
 nm
Number of channelsStereo
Frequency response
20
 Hz–20 kHz (+1, –2 dB)
Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit
Digital filter8
 fs
D/A converterMASH (1 bit DAC)
MP3
Bit rate32
 kbps–320 kbps
Sampling frequency
32
 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
WMA (SC-AK610 and SC-AK510 only)
Sampling frequency
32
 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
SPEAKER SECTION
 Front speakers SB-AK610
Type3 way, 3 speaker system
Speaker(s)
Super woofer16
 cm (61/2˝) cone type
Woofer12 cm (43/4˝) cone type
Tweeter6 cm (23/8˝) cone type
Impedance
HIGH 6
 Ω
MID 6 Ω
LOW12 Ω
Input power
HIGH 130
 W (Music)
MID 130 W (Music)
LOW 150 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level
83
 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency120 Hz, 5 kHz
Frequency range35
 Hz–25 kHz (–16 dB)
45 Hz–24 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)237 x 376 x 293 mm
(911/32˝ x 1413/16˝ x 1117/32˝)
Mass4.3 kg (9.5 lb.)
 Front speakers SB-AK510
Type3 way, 3 speaker system
Speaker(s)
Super woofer16
 cm (61/2˝) cone type
Woofer12 cm (43/4˝) cone type
Tweeter6 cm (23/8˝) cone type
Impedance
HIGH 6
 Ω
MID 6 Ω
LOW6 Ω
Input power
HIGH 130
 W (Music)
MID 130 W (Music)
LOW 130 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level
83 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency120 Hz, 5 kHz
Frequency range31
 Hz–25 kHz (–16 dB)
43 Hz–24 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)237 x 376 x 293 mm
(911/32˝ x 1413/16˝ x 1117/32˝)
Mass4.3 kg (9.5 lb.)
 Front speakers SB-AK410
Type3 way, 3 speaker system
Speaker(s)
Woofer16
 cm (61/2˝) cone type
Tweeter6 cm (23/8˝) cone type
Super tweeter2.5 cm (1˝) Piezo type
Impedance
HIGH 6
 Ω
LOW6 Ω
Input power
HIGH 150
 W (Music)
LOW 150 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level
86.5
 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency3.5 kHz, 10 kHz
Frequency range35
 Hz–25 kHz (–16 dB)
47 Hz–24 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)227 x 344 x 250 mm
(815/16˝ x 1317/32˝ x 927/32˝)
Mass3.4 kg (7.5 lb.)
Subwoofer SB-WAK610  (SC-AK610 only)
Type1 way, 2 speaker system
Speaker(s)
Subwoofer16
 cm (61/2˝) cone type
Impedance 6 Ω
Input power300 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level
82
 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range22 Hz–6.8 kHz (–16 dB)
58 Hz–4 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)230 x 372 x 329 mm
(9
1/16˝ x 1421/32˝ x 1215/16˝)
Mass5.4 kg (11.9 lb.)
GENERALPower supplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumptionSC-AK610 : 244 W
 
SC-AK510 : 262 W
SC-AK410 SC-AK403 : 225 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)250 x 330 x 370
 mm
(927/32˝ x 13˝ x 143/8˝)
Mass
SA-AK610 / SA-AK510 : 8.2 kg (18.0 lb.)
SA-AK410 / SA-AK403 : 7.8 kg (17.2 lb.)
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.34 W
Note:
1. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by
the digital spectrum analyzer.
3.
SB-AK610 SB-AK510The labels “HIGH”, “MID” and “LOW” on
the rear of the front speakers refer to
High frequency, Mid frequency and Low
frequency.
SB-AK410The labels “HIGH” and “LOW” on the rear
of the speakers refer to High frequency
and Low frequency. 
						

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Reference
RQT6351
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
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