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

							Before using
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SC-AK77
SC-AK66
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388
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3637
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43
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4544
4847
1819
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3637
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4847
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SC-AK62
Remote control
Buttons such as 2 functions in exactly the same way as the buttons
on the main unit.
No. Name Ref. page
2Standby/on button (f) ............................................... 13
^Auto off button (AUTO OFF).................................... 12
_Numeric buttons (≥10, 1–9, 0)............................15, 18
{Program button (PROGRAM)................................... 19
|Cancel button (CANCEL)........................................... 19
(
SC-AK77
AUX 1/2 button (AUX 1/2).......................................... 35
SC-AK66 SC-AK62
AUX button (AUX)...................................................... 35
)Tuner/band select button (TUNER)......................... 14
?EQ select button (EQ)................................................ 27
=
SC-AK77 only
3D AI select button (3D AI)...................................... 28
8DOLBY PRO LOGIC on/off button (p PL) .............. 31
}
SC-AK77
Reverse side playback/pause/preset
channel select button (
; ;; ;
;/
J JJ J
J/3) .....................15, 17, 21
SC-AK66 SC-AK62
Pause/preset channel select button (
J JJ J
J/3) ........15, 17
VTest signal output button (TEST)............................ 31
0Channel select button (CH SELECT)....................... 30
\Volume buttons (– VOLUME +)................................ 14
1Sleep button (SLEEP)................................................ 34
2Muting button (MUTING)........................................... 35
3Disc button (DISC)..................................................... 18
4Random button (RANDOM)...................................... 18
5Repeat button (REPEAT)........................................... 18
+CD button (CD)........................................................... 19
~Tape/deck select button (TAPE).............................. 21
6Skip/search buttons (
g gg g
g/
( (( (
(, 
) )) )
)/
f ff f
f) ........17, 22
7Play/preset channel select button (-/4) ....15, 17, 21
8Stop/program clear button (L/CLEAR)........17, 19, 21
9Channel level select buttons
(– CH LEVEL +).......................................................... 31
Front panel controls
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A
B
AUTO OFF
DISPLAY/
DEMO
DISPLAY/
DEMO
Turning the demo function off
If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown
when the unit is switched to standby.
This function is set to on at the time of purchase.
Press and hold [-DISPLAY/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is
displayed.
The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off)↔DEMO (on)
Auto-off function
by remote control only
When CD or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.
Press [AUTO OFF].
“AUTO OFF” is shown on the display.
Note
This function does not work if the source is tuner, AUX 1/2 (SC-AK66
and SC-AK62: AUX) or 6CH INPUT.
To cancel
Press [AUTO OFF] again to clear “AUTO OFF” from the display.
For your reference
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. When the unit
is turned on again, “AUTO OFF” is displayed and the unit functions as
described above.
If you select tuner, AUX 1/2 (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: AUX) or 6CH
INPUT as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It comes on again when
you select CD or tape.
A
B
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2
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SC-AK77
SC-AK66
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2
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SC-AK62
Setting the time
This is a 12-hour display clock.
This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m..
Switch on the power.
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK RECPLAY
(within 7 seconds or so)
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to show the
present time.
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time.
The display will return to whatever was displayed before you
set the time.
To display the time when system is ON
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
To display the time when system is OFF
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The time will be displayed for about 5 seconds and then the display
will return to whatever was previously displayed.
Note
The clock may lose or gain some time over a period. Readjust if
necessary.Previous display
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Radio operations
RQT5769
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2
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4
A
SC-AK77
SC-AK66
SC-AK62
MHzTUNED
ST
1
2
3
4
TUNED
STEREO
MONO
MHz
MHz
Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.
The unit comes on automatically.
Every time you press the button:
FM ↔ AM
Press [
L LL L
L TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
Every time you press the button:
MANUAL ↔ PRESET.
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the
frequency of the required station.
“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“STEREO” (“ST” for SC-AK66 and SC-AK62) is displayed when
a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
Adjust the volume.
Auto tuning
Press and hold [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] 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 [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] once
again.
If noise is excessive in FM
Press [
g/( FM MODE/BP] to display “MONO”.This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but
broadcasts will be heard in monaural.
Press [g/(
 FM MODE/BP] again to cancel the mode.
“MONO” goes out. MONO is also canceled 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
By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM
broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.
Press and hold [TUNER, BAND]. After a few seconds, the display will
change to a flashing display of the current minimum FM frequency.
If you continue to hold the button down, the minimum frequency will
change. Release the button at this time.
To return to the original frequency indication, repeat above.
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.
Listening to radio broadcasts
A
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A
B
1
2
3
1
2
3
SC-AK77
MEMO
MHzSC-AK66
SC-AK62
MEMO
MHz
MHz
Presetting radio broadcasts
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 12 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
Automatic presetting
Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Preparation:
Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin (A page 14).
Press and hold [MEMORY 
) )) )
)/
f ff f
f] .
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.
1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select the “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press [MEMORY )/f] then press  [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3)
or (4)] to tune to the required station.
3 Press [MEMORY )/f] then press  [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3)
or (4)] to tune to select a channel.
4 Press [MEMORY )/f].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.
Selecting channels
Press [TUNER] to select “FM” or “AM”.
The unit comes on automatically.
Every time you press the button:
FM ↔ AM
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
• To select channel 10 or over
Press [j] then the two digits.
Adjust the volume.
On the main unit
1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press [L TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.
3 Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the preset channel.
Preset channel
A
B
by remote control
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Compact disc operations
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A
B
C
E
D
F
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8 cm CD
12 cm CD
Concerning compact discs
With this system, you can only play compact discs
having this mark.
AHowever, do not use irregular shaped CDs.
CDs of the sort can damage the unit.
      ~       Handling precautions
•If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,
moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free
cloth before using the disc.
•Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
•Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
•Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.)
•Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers other than those
specified for use with this system.
•Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
Storage precautions
Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches, and warping.
Do not place or store discs in the following places
•Locations exposed to direct sunlight
•Humid or dusty locations
•Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
•In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile
To prevent damage
Always observe the following points.
•ELoad only 1 CD on the tray.
•FLoad CDs as shown in the figure.
The adapter is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles).
•Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.
•Do not move the system while tray is opening/closing, or when
loaded.
Always unload all CDs before moving the system.
•Do not put anything except CD in tray.
•Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or
cracked.
•Do not disconnect the power cord from the household AC outlet
during disc changing operation. Wipe from inside outward. How to clean CDsDo not touch the recorded
surface. How to hold CDs
BD
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Compact disc operations
1
2
4
3
A
CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5
DISC
DISC
DISC
OPEN/CLOSE
SC-AK77
B
SC-AK66
SC-AK62
SC-AK77
SC-AK668910 756432111 12
3
4
1
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SC-AK62
Track number
Elapsed playing time (Of current track number)
Number of tracks
Total playing time Label must face upward.
Disc number
Listening to compact discs
This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have
been finalized ❈ upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition
of the recording.
❈Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play
audio CD-R and CD-RW.
Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] button.
The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens.
Set CD in the tray.
To continue loading CDs in the other trays
Press another [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the required tray and
press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.
The current tray closes and the selected tray automatically
opens.
Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to play your desired disc.
(If the desired CD is indicated on the display panel, the same
operation can be accomplished by pressing [-].)
Play will start from the first track on the disc and will continue
until the last track of the final disc is played (see below).
Adjust the volume.
ATo stop the disc play
Press [L].
BWhen “” appears on the display
It indicates there are 16 (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: 13) or more
tracks on the disc in the playing position.
Disc indicators
The disc indicators light whenever the tray is in the playing position
whether it is loaded or not.
What is meant by “final disc”?
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”.
Order of progression:
Disc 45123
One touch play
If the unit is in standby mode and a CD is loaded, press [CD] or
[(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)].
The unit will come on automatically and play will start.
To pause(For SC-AK77)
Press [;/J] during playback.
To resume playback, press [;/J].
(For SC-AK66 and SC-AK62)
Press [J] during playback.
To resume playback, press [J].
To search forward/Hold down [g/(] (backward)
backward (Search)or [)/f] (forward) during
playback or pause mode.
To skip forward/Press [g/(] (backward) or
backward[)/f] (forward) during
playback or pause mode.
 Notes
•During random play (A page 18), you cannot skip to tracks which
have already been played.
•During program play (A page 19) or random play, you can search
forward or backward only within the current track.
•During program play, skipping is always in the programmed order,
whether forward or backward.
•Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You
cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.
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Compact disc operations
1
A
B
2
3
DISC
DISC
DISC
RANDOM
1
3
2
Listening to compact discs
Direct access play
by remote control only
Press [DISC].
(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
Press the numeric button to select the desired track
number.
The CD will be played from the selected track to the last track
of the final disc (A page 17).
To select a two-digit track
Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or
so.
For example
Track no. 20: [≥10] 
 [2] 
 [0]
Track no. 35: [≥10] 
 [3] 
 [5]
Repeat play
APress [REPEAT] before or during play.
All tracks on the loaded CDs are repeated.
To cancel repeat play
Press [REPEAT] once again.
To repeat your favorite tracks
1. Program the tracks you want (perform steps 1 ~ 6 on page 19).
2. Press [REPEAT] and make sure “
” is displayed.
3. Press [-/4]. Playback will start.
To repeat just one track
Set the 1-TRACK mode (A page 20), press [REPEAT] before or
during playback, and make sure “
” is displayed.
Random play
BPress [RANDOM].
Every time you press the button:
1-DISC ALL-DISC
Previous display
To random play just one disc
Select the CD you want to random play with [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] and
press [RANDOM] to select “1-DISC”.
To random play all the loaded CDs
Press [RANDOM] to select “ALL-DISC”.
All tracks on the CD(s) will be played in random order. Playback will
stop automatically when all tracks have been played.
To cancel random play
Press [RANDOM] to clear “RANDOM” display.
Note
You can use random play with your program. Only the programmed
tracks will be played, but in random order.
by remote control only
by remote control only
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Compact disc operations
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A
B
2
3
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7
DISC
PRGM
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
1
7
4
2
3
5
Listening to compact discs
Program play
You can program up to 24 tracks.
Press [CD].
Ensure CD is stopped.
Press [PROGRAM].
Press [DISC].
(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
Press the numeric button to select the desired track.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have pro-
grammed all the tracks you want.
Press [
- -- -
-/4].Play will start in the programmed sequence.
To cancel program play mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
Programmed contents will be saved in memory.
Pressing [L/ CLEAR] will cancel program play, but it will also erase
the entire program.
To select a two-digit track
Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want.
AWhen “CD FULL” appears
The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24. No further
tracks can be programmed.
BYou can do the following during program mode
•Check program contents.
Press [g/(] or [)/f].
Every time you press one of the buttons, the track and program
No. are shown on the display.
•Add to the program.
Repeat steps 3 through 5.
•Cancel entries.
From the last Press [CANCEL].
programmed track
A specified track Select the track with [g/(] or
only [)/f], and press [CANCEL] within
3 seconds.
All tracks Press [L/CLEAR].
Memory retention
Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the
system is unplugged.
To replay your program
If you turned OFF your program with [PROGRAM], you can play it
again as explained below.
1. Press [PROGRAM].
2. Press [-/4].
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. Program order
Indicates
program mode Specified disc number
Specified track number
by remote control onlyby remote control only
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Compact disc operations
1
2
3
4
5
CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5
SC-AK77
SC-AK66
7CD MANAGER
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC
1
2
3
4
5
SC-AK62
Specified disc number
Specified track number
Listening to compact discs
To listen to special CDs and tracks
(CD Manager function)
This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks
from amongst those loaded in the player.
You can use this function to make recordings as well.
There are 3 CD/track selection modes.
•For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs
1-Track mode (1-TRACK)
•For playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs
1-Disc mode (1-DISC)
•For playing back 1 track on all loaded CDs
1-Track All-Disc mode (1-ALL)
Press [CD].Ensure CD is stopped.
Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode.
Every time you press the button:
1-TRACK
NORMAL
(OFF)1-DISC 1-ALL
1-TRACK: Only one particular track is played.
1-DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are played.
1-ALL: The same track numbers on each of the CDs are
played in succession.
(NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 3
seconds.)
Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.
 Note
This step is not required if 1-ALL was selected in step 2.
Press [g/(] or [
) )) )
)/
f ff f
f] to select the desired
track.
 Note
This step is not required if 1-DISC was selected in step 2.
Press [-].
The selected track will start.
To stop play
Press [L].
When playback ends
“NORMAL” will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the
CD MANAGER function will turn OFF automatically.
During play in the 1-ALL mode:
•It is not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already been
played.
•If a CD does not have the designated track number, it is skipped
and play continues.
 Notes
•You can use the CD Manager function together with repeat play.
•CD Manager function will be canceled when you press the
[RANDOM] button.(OFF)
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