Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak77, Sc-ak66, Sc-ak62 Operating Instructions

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Sound quality/sound field operations
RQT5769
1
SC-AK77
SC-AK66
SC-AK77
SC-AK66
SC-AK77
SC-AK66
1
SC-AK62
SC-AK62
SC-AK62
Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO
LOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC)
To playback a Dolby Surround source with
Dolby Pro Logic
Press [p PL].
The button lights.
Playback a Dolby Surround source.
To turn off DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Press [p PL].
The button light goes out.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, the double-D symbol and “Pro Logic” are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
To...

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Sound quality/sound field operations
RQT5769
1
SC-AK77
SC-AK66
SC-AK77
SC-AK66
1
SC-AK62
SC-AK62
Enjoying sound with stereophonics
(SURROUND)
This mode adds the 4ch surround effect to the normal stereo sources.
Press [SURROUND] to select “SRND MID” or “SRND
MAX.”
Each time the button is pressed:
SRND MID     SRND MAX     STEREO SOUND (off)
Playback the source.
To turn off the SURROUND mode
Press [SURROUND] to select “STEREO SOUND”.
To adjust the volume of surround speakersYou can change the output...

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Timer and others
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 13).
•For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to;
tape, CD, radio, aux, or 6-channel input, and set the volume.
•For the record...

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Timer and others
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Using the play/record timer
To change the timer
Press [rPLAY/rREC] 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...

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Timer and others
A
B
AUX 1/2
C
DISPLAY/
DEMO
D
SC-AK77
AUX
SC-AK66
SC-AK62
Headphones
(not included)
Using an external unit
Listening to an external source
(See page 8 for external unit connection)
1.
SC-AK77
Press [AUX 1/2] or [6CH INPUT].
SC-AK66 SC-AK62
Press [AUX] or [6CH INPUT].
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.SC-AK77
Press [AUX 1/2].
SC-AK66...

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If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-
and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using a chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instruc-
tions that came with the cloth.
Maintenance
For a cleaner, crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and record-
ing.
Use a...

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Servicenter List (U.S.A.)
36-38 AK77/66/62 [P/PC]24/7/01, 2:40 PM 37 

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Warranty (U.S.A.)
Panasonic/Technics Audio Products
Limited Warranty
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and work-
manship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear
to the stylus (when applicable) 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,...

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AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK77Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
Front   80
 Hz (Low channel)
60 W per channel (8 Ω)
Front   1 kHz (High channel)
40 W per channel (6 Ω)
Center   1 kHz100 W (8 Ω)
Surround   1 kHz
35 W per channel (8 Ω)
Total power output
in stereo mode200
 W
Total power output
in Dolby Pro Logic mode370
 W
FTC power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
Front   70
 Hz–120 Hz (Low channel)
58 W per channel (8 Ω)
Front   120 Hz–16 kHz (High channel)
37 W per channel...

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The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
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,...