Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak750 Operating Instructions
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RQTV0200-1PPPC For U.S.A. As an ENERGY STAR® Par tner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy ef ciency. Table of contents Listening caution .....................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3 Handling of the disc trays and discs .....3 Placement of speakers ............................3 Getting started .........................................4 Overview of controls ...............................6 Discs .........................................................7 Cassette tape – Play and record ..........10 FM/AM radio ........................................... 11 XM ® Satellite Radio ................................12 Timer .......................................................14 Sound adjustment .................................15 External unit ...........................................15 Troubleshooting guide ..........................18 Speci cations ........................................19 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................20 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................21 Product Service .....................................21 Maintenance ........................... Back cover When moving the unit ........... Back cover EspañolEspañol Preparativos iniciales ............................22 Colocación de los altavoces ................23 Controles ................................................24 Discos .....................................................25 Cintas de casete – reproducción y grabación ................25 Radio FM/AM .........................................26 Temporizador .........................................27 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of January 2007) In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 20. 1 x AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018) 1 x Remote control (N2QAYB000137) 1 x FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L) 2 x Remote control batteries 1 x AM loop antenna (N1DAAAA00001) Operations in these instructions are described mainly using remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 22 - 27. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Operating Instructions CD Stereo System Model No. SC-AK750 Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-AK750 Main unit SA-AK750 Front speakers SB-AK750 Subwoofer SB-WAK750 If you have any questions contact In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) In Canada: 905-624-5505 RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 1RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 12/16/07 10:10:03 AM2/16/07 10:10:03 AM
2 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suf cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Except for U.S.A. Listening caution %34 RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 2RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 22/16/07 10:10:08 AM2/16/07 10:10:08 AM
3 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH Handling of the disc trays and discs Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit. Removing the power plug y/I, POWER] to turn off the unit and remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared. Tray cautionInserting a disc Always press [0, OPEN /CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc. Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an accident. Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram. Insert one disc into the tray. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Placement of speakers Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. SubwooferFront speaker (right) Front speaker (left)Main unitPlace the subwoofer on the oor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Front speakers You cannot take the front net off the speakers.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. Note: Keep your speakers at least 10mm (13/32) away from the system for proper ventilation. These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily in uenced by magnetism. You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage. – When playing distorted sound. – When adjusting the sound quality. Caution Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so can damage the ampli er and speakers, and can cause re. Consult a quali ed service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent. Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings. RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 3RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 32/16/07 10:10:11 AM2/16/07 10:10:11 AM
4 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH (L) (R) Making the connectionsMaking the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Getting started Connect the AC power supply cord. For your reference To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit. Note: The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. RL Blue (–) Gray (+) Red (+) Black (–)Red (+) Black (–) Connect the left (L) side in the same way Subwoofer (SB-WAK750) Connect the speaker cords. Connect the XM Passport Mini- Tuner and Home Dock (sold separately). To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away from other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens). For optimizing the reception, \ page 12. XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna where reception is best. () Adhesive tape Connect the AM loop antenna. Stand the antenna up on its base. RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 4RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 42/16/07 10:10:16 AM2/16/07 10:10:16 AM
5 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH Optional antenna connectionsOptional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm. FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna () Rear panel of this unitFM outdoor antenna (not included) 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) Rear panel of this unit AM outdoor antenna (not included) AM loop antenna (included) 5-12 m (16 - 40 ft.) Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. Leave the loop antenna connected. Preparing the remote controlPreparing the remote control AA/R6/LR6 ■ Batteries Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage, which may cause a re. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body. Do not: mix old and new batteries. use different types of batteries at the same time. heat or expose batteries to ame. take apart or short circuit the batteries. attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. put heavy objects on the remote control. spill liquids onto the remote control. ■ Use Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit. Refer to page 6 for the remote control sensor position. DEMO functionDEMO function 7, STOP, –DEMOWhen the unit is rst plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display. If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO ON”. Press and hold [7, STOP, –DEMO]. The display changes each time the button is held down. NO DEMO (off) Ô DEMO ON (on) While in standby mode, select “NO DEMO” to reduce power consumption. Note: DEMO function cannot be turned on when DIMMER is on. RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 5RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 52/16/07 10:10:19 AM2/16/07 10:10:19 AM
6 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH Main unitMain unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (3, 19) 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. Disc trays Display panel Disc tray open/close (3) Disc direct play (7) Headphone jack Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm ( 1/8) stereo (not included) 6 Display (8, 12 ~ 13) Record (10, 15 ~ 17) Cassette deck open (10) Disc play/pause (7) Demonstration, stop (5, 10) ! Track skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind, tune/preset channel selection, XM radio channel search/scan, time adjustment, (7 ~ 14, 16 ~ 17) # Tape play (10) Remote control signal sensor Multiple discs change (7) Single disc change (8) 8 H.BASS selection (15) 5 Volume control 4 Tuner (FM/AM/XM) selection (11 ~ 13)3 Music port selection (15) 2 OPTION play/pause (16 ~ 17)Music port jack (15) 7 Preset EQ selection (15) Cassette holder (10)9 Subwoofer selection (15) Remote controlRemote control Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit. OPTION CD TUNER /BAND Sleep timer (14), Auto off1 Program (8, 11, 13) Play mode (7, 11, 13) 3 Enter (8 ~ 9, 13) Title search (9) Disc album selection, XM radio category selection and scan, (7, 13)2 4 # Muting 6 95 7 Disc (7) Delete (8 ~ 9)Dimmer, Play timer/record timer (14) Numeric, characters (7, 9, 11, 12) Clock/timer (14) ! Repeat (9) 8 Stop/program clear (7 ~ 8, 16)This auto off function allows you to turn off the unit in disc or tape mode only after left unused for 10 minutes. Press and hold [ –AUTO OFF] to activate the function. Press and hold [ –AUTO OFF] again to cancel. The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. To dim the display panel. To mute the sound. Press the button to activate. Press again to cancel. Overview of controls RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 6RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 62/16/07 10:10:21 AM2/16/07 10:10:21 AM
7 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH Basic playBasic play 1Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray. The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the label facing up. Press [0, OPEN /CLOSE] to close the tray. 2Press [6, CD] to start play. You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and play the other loaded discs. 23451 Current disc indicator To A c t i o n stop play Press [7, CLEAR] during play. Display when in the stop mode: Example: “MP3” indicates the disc contains MP3 l e s . Total number of albumsTotal number of tracks pause play Press [6, CD] during play. Press again to resume play. skip album ALBUMXM CATPress [ALBUM ( or )] to select the desired album during play or when in stop mode. Display when selecting in stop mode (example): Current album Number of tracks in current album This function does not work during 1-DISC RANDOM and ALL-DISC RANDOM mode. skip tracks REW // FF XM CHPress [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ]. During random play (\ see right, “Play Mode function” ), you cannot skip to tracks which have been played. During 1-ALBUM and 1-ALBUM RANDOM mode, track skipping can only be done within the current album. search through tracks REW // FF XM CH Press and hold [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ] during play or pause to search. During program play (\ page 8), or random play (\ see right, “Play Mode function” ), you can search only within the track. Play Mode function You can listen to speci c discs and tracks. Preparation Select and play your desired disc. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode. Mode To play 1- DISC 1 DISCone selected disc. ALL-DISC ALL DISCall loaded discs in succession from the selected disc to the nal disc. Example: 4→5→1→2→3. 1-TR ACK 1-TRone selected track on the selected disc. Press the numeric buttons to select the track in the current disc. Play starts from the selected track. ALBUMXM CATPress [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album. Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ], then the numeric buttons to select the track in the current album. Play starts from the selected track. 1-ALBU M 1-ALBALBUMXM CATone selected album on the selected disc. Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album. 1- DISC R ANDO M 1 DISC RNDone selected disc randomly. 1- ALBUM RANDOM 1-ALB RNDALBUMXM CATall tracks in one selected album randomly. Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album. ALL-DISC RANDOM ALL DISC RNDall loaded discs randomly. When playback ends The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed even if the unit is turned off. Note: You cannot use program mode together with “Play Mode function”. Changing multiple discs (MULTI CHANGE) By main unit only 1Press [0, MULTI CHANGE] to open the trays. 2Press the button repeatedly to check and change multiple discs. Note: The tray with a disc being played will not open. If the player is stopped, all trays will open. To close the remaining trays simultaneously, press [0, OPEN /CLOSE]. Discs RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 7RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 72/16/07 10:10:27 AM2/16/07 10:10:27 AM
8 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH Discs (continued) Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE) By main unit only While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other trays. 1Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE]. 2Press [3, 1] ~ [3, 5] to select the desired tray. 3Change the disc. 4Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE] again to close the tray. Checking the track information You can select a desired disc display mode. Press [DISPLAY] during play or pause. Elapsed play time Remaining play time Elapsed play time➞Remaining play time➞Album Name Tag (Artist) ➞Tag (Track)➞Tag (Album)➞Track Name➞➞ Note: When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time display shows “– –:– –”. When a title is longer than 9 characters, it will scroll across the display. The scrolling will start after every 3 seconds. “NO TAG” is displayed if titles with tags have not been entered. Maximum number of displayable characters: approximately 32 This unit can display album, track and artist name with MP3 ID3 tags (version 1.0 and 1.1). Titles containing text data that the unit does not support cannot be displayed. ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track. Titles entered with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly on this unit. Advanced playAdvanced play Program play This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. 1Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR]. 2Press [PROGRAM]. “PGM” appears. 3Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. 4Press the numeric buttons to select your desired track. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other tracks. 5Press [6, CD] to start play. 1Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. 2Press [7, CLEAR]. 3Press [PROGRAM]. 4Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired album. To select an album directly, press the numeric buttons after pressing [ALBUM ( or )]. 5Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ] to select the track. To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons after pressing [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ]. 6Press [ENTER]. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks. 7Press [6, CD] to start play. For two-digit track, press [ h10] once then the two digits. For three-digit track, press [h10] twice then the three digits. To A c t i o n cancel program modePress [PROGRAM ] in the stop mode. replay the programPress [PROGRAM ] then [6, CD] in the stop mode. add to the program Repeat steps 3 to 4 in the stop mode. Repeat steps 4 to 6 in the stop mode. check program contentsPress [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] when “PGM” is displayed in the stop mode. The track number, program order and disc number are displayed: 12345 Program order Track number The program order is displayed followed by the album number and track number. clear the last trackPress [DEL] in the stop mode. clear all programmed tracks Press [7, CLEAR] in the stop mode. “CLEAR ALL” is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press the button again to clear all tracks. Note: You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks. The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open the disc tray. You cannot program more than one disc. RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 8RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 82/16/07 10:10:34 AM2/16/07 10:10:34 AM
9 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH Repeat play You can repeat program play or other selected play mode. Press [REPEAT]. “ ” is displayed. To cancel Press [REPEAT] again. “ ” is cleared. Note: You can use repeat mode with “Program play” (\ page 8) and “Play Mode function” ( \ page 7). Advanced function (Advanced function ( only)only) Album /Track title search This function enables you to search for your desired album or track. 1Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR]. 2For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] once. For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] twice. 3Press the numeric buttons repeatedly to select your desired character then press [¢, / FF] to key in the next character. You can enter up to 8 characters. To edit, press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] to revise any characters. To delete, move the cursor over the character and then press [DEL]. Numbered ButtonCharacters h10space ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; = ? _ ` You can search for “” by entering “(” or “)”. The special characters will be displayed as below: Characters Main unit displayCharacters Main unit display ! , ”– #. $/ %: &; ’= (? )_ ∗` + Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to the recording format /software used. 4Press [ENTER]. Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] to search for previous or next match. The matched title is displayed. Album title search Blinks to indicate album title search mode Matched album title Track title search Blinks to indicate track title search modeMatched track title 5Press [6, CD] to start play from the album/track found. Note: This function does not work during any random /program mode. NOTE on CDs This unit can access up to 99 tracks. Choose disc with this mark. This unit can play MP3 les and CD-DA format audio CD-R/RW that have been nalized. It may not be able to play some CD-R /RW due to the condition of the recording. Do not use irregularly shaped disc. Do not use disc with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers. Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc. Do not write anything on the disc. Using DualDiscsThe “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it may not be possible to play them on this unit. NOTE on MP3 Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions. Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). To play in a certain order, pre x the folder and le names with 3-digits numbers in the order you want to play them. When “NOT MP3 /ERROR1” appears on the display, an unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that track and play the next one. Limitations on MP3 play If you have recorded MP3 on the same disc as CD-DA, only the format recorded in the rst session can be played. Some MP3s 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. RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 9RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 92/16/07 10:10:39 AM2/16/07 10:10:39 AM
10 RQT8043 RQTV0200 LANG - 5 LANG - 4 FRANÇAIS DANSK ENGLISH Cassette tape – Play and record The buttons described for “Cassette tape - Play and record” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated otherwise. TAPE Basic playBasic play Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to identify the characteristics of these tapes. 1Press [3, TA P E ] . The unit turns on. If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play). 2Press [0, OPEN] 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 [3, TAPE] to start play. To A c t i o n stop tape playback Press [7, STOP]. fast-forward and rewind Press [ , REW / 4 ] or [ , FF / ¢]. Note: 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. TPS (Tape Program Sensor)TPS (Tape Program Sensor) This function enables you to search the beginning of up to a maximum of 9 tracks. Press [, REW / 4] or [ , FF / ¢] during play.Play resumes from the track found. Note: TPS may not operate correctly in the following situations: If the interval between tracks is less than 4 seconds. If there is noise between tracks. If there are silent parts within tracks. RecordingRecording 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 source tape so recording can begin immediately. 1Press [0, OPEN] 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. (\ page 11 ~ 13) Disc recording: 1 Insert the disc (s) you want to record. Press [6, CD] and then [7, STOP].2 Prepare the desired disc recording mode. To A c t i o n record programmed tracks Perform steps 2 to 4 in “Program play” (\ page 8). Perform steps 3 to 6 in “Program play” (\ page 8). By remote control only record speci c discs/tracks 1) Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. Ensure disc is stopped. 2) Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode (\ page 7). 3) For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-TRACK mode: Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album. For 1-TRACK mode: Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] to select the track. 3Press [¶, REC] to start recording. Other basic operationsOther basic operations To A c t i o n stop recording Press [7, STOP]. record on the other side of the tape Turn the cassette over and press [¶, REC]. erase a recorded sound1) Press [3, TAPE] and then [7, STOP]. 2) Insert the recorded cassette. 3) Press [¶, REC]. Note:Changes to volume and sound adjustments quality do not affect recording. Erasure preventionErasure prevention The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown. Side A Tab for side A Tab for side B To re-record Normal cassette Adhesive tape RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 10RQTV0200-P_1EN.indd 102/16/07 10:10:48 AM2/16/07 10:10:48 AM