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

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Cassette deck operations
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Listening to tapes
You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback.
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The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes.
It identifies the type automatically.
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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.
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].
The unit will come on automatically.
If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start
automatically (One touch play function).
Press [c DECK 1 OPEN] or [c DECK 2 OPEN] and
insert the tape.
Insert the tape with the exposed tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.
                
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Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.
Every time you press the button:
: One side is played.
: Both sides are played.
: Both sides are played 8 times each.
To listen to 2 tapes consecutively
Load a tape into each deck and select “
”. Both tapes will
be played 8 times each.
Press [//J] or [-] to start playback.
[
-]: The forward side (front side) will play.
[//J]: The reverse side will play.
Press [-] to start playback.
One side is played, then playback stops automatically.
To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and
press [
-].
Adjust the volume.
To stop tape playback
Press [L].
ATo change the deck to be used
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] to select the deck you want to use when
you load cassettes into both decks.
Notes
•Playback is momentarily interrupted while playing back tapes, 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.
•SC-AK77
Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit’s auto-reverse mecha-
nism.
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Failure to operate these tapes correctly may cause the tape to wind
around the revolving parts. Always read the instructions provided
with your tapes. Deck in useFront side
Tape direction
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Cassette deck operations
Recording operations
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Listening to tapes
To fast-forward or rewind the tape
Press [g/(] or [)/f] in the stop mode.
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Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward
“3”[g/(][)/f]
“4”[)/f][g/(]
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To rewind To fast-forward
[g/(][)/f]
To find the beginning of a program
(TPS: Tape Program Sensor)
TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each
press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9.
Press [g/(] or [)/f] during play.
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.
Tab for side “B”
Normal position tapeHi-position tapeTab for side “A”
Detection hole To protect tapes against further recording
Side A
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Before recording (Deck 2 only)
Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly
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Use normal and high position tapes.
Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to
record or erase them correctly.
The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.
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.
Erasure prevention
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.
To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not to
cover the high position discrimination hole.
How volume, sound quality/field and surround
affect recording
The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes in
volume, sound quality/field and surround system.
In recording, sound quality/field and surround system are set auto-
matically to “FLAT”.
To erase a recorded sound
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].
2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.
3.
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Press [REV MODE] to select reverse mode.
4. Press [a
      
 REC/STOP].
Notes
•You cannot record when [6CH INPUT] is selected.
•You cannot open deck 1 while recording.
•You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
the other.
B
To re-record
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Recording operations
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Tape-to-tape recording
The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being played
back.
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].
Press [c OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes.For playback: Into deck 1
For recording: Into deck 2
Close the holders by hand.
             
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Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.
Every time you press the button:
: One side records only.
,: Both sides record (front 
 reverse).
automatically changes to “      ” when [TAPE EDIT] is
pressed.
Press [TAPE EDIT] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [L].
Both decks will stop.
To record from a specific point on a tape
Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want
to start recording.
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To start recording on the reverse side
Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows:
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2.
2. Press [/] and immediately thereafter [L]. The tape direction will
be shown as “4”.
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [TAPE EDIT].
Tape direction of the tape you are
recording onto
“      ”
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Recording operations
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MHz
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Recording from radio broadcasts
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
Press [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.
Close the holder by hand.
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Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.
Every time you press the button:
: One side, only, records.
: Both sides record (front side 
 reverse side).
automatically changes to “       ” when [
aREC/STOP]
is pressed.
Select a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3
on page 14.
Press [a
      
 REC/STOP] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [a REC/STOP] again.
Recording can also be stopped by pressing [L].
To record from a specific point on a tape
Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want
to start recording.
To cut an unnecessary part while recording
1. Press [a REC/STOP] during the unnecessary part. The cassette
deck will go into the stop mode.
2. Press [a REC/STOP] to resume recording again. Recording will
continue in the same direction as before.
To start recording on the reverse side
Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows:
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2.
2. Press [
//J] and immediately thereafter [L]. The tape direction
will be shown as “4”.
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [a REC/STOP].
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)
Press [g/(, FM MODE/BP] while recording.
Each time you press the button, “BP1” and “BP2” will be displayed
alternately.
Select the position where there is less noise.
“      ”
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Recording operations
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DISC
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DISC
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Recording from compact discs
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
Press [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.Close the holder by hand.
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Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.Every time you press the button:
: One side only records.
,: Both sides (front 
 reverse) record.
automatically changes to “      ” when [
aREC/STOP]
is pressed.
Press [CD].
Insert CD in the tray.
(Perform steps 1 ~ 2 on page 17).
Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.
Pressing [L] will stop playback.
Press [a
      
 REC/STOP] to start recording.
• The recording will proceed from the first track on the selected
CD and will continue on through the last track of the final disc
(page 17).
•The tape deck stops automatically when the CD is finished.
To stop recording
•To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping
Press [L]. The CD will stop automatically too.
•To stop recording without a silent interval
Press [a REC/STOP]. The CD will stop automatically too.
To record programmed tracks
1. After step 4, program the track you want (perform steps 2~6
on page 19).
2. Press [a REC/STOP] to start recording.
To start recording on the reverse side
Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows:
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2.
2. Press [
//J] and immediately thereafter [L]. The tape direction
will be shown as “4”.
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [a REC/STOP].
“      ”
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Recording operations
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A1
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DISC
DISC
DISC
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DISC
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Recording from compact discs
To record 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.
Preparation
Press [
cDECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Wind up the leader tape
so recording can begin immediately.
Press [CD].
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 recorded.
1-DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are recorded.
1-ALL: The same track numbers on each of the CDs are
recorded 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 gg g
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 [a
      
 REC/STOP] to start recording.
To stop recording
•To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping
Press [L]. The CD will stop automatically too.
•To stop recording without a silent interval
Press [a REC/STOP]. The CD will stop automatically too.
•AWhile recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the end of the
front side, it is re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side.
•At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the current
track will be interrupted.
If the tape finishes before the CD
The CD continues playing. Press [L] to stop it. (CD Manager function
will also be canceled.)
Reverse sideFront side
The interrupted track is re-recorded in its entirety on the
reverse side.
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Sound quality/sound field operations
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SUPER SOUND EQ
S. WOOFER
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Using the built-in sound quality/
sound field settings
Dial [SOUND EQ] to select the sound quality or sound field.When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following
sequence.
1HEAVY (sound quality)
Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sound
better with an added punch.
2CLEAR (sound quality)
Select this for jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the
treble range is desired.
3SOFT (sound quality)
Select this when listening to background music.
4DISCO (sound field)
Select this to produce sound with the same kind of lengthy
reverberations heard at a disco.
5LIVE (sound field)
Select this to make vocals more alive.
6HALL (sound field)
Select this to add an expansiveness to the sound to produce the
atmosphere of a great concert hall.
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MANUAL (see page 28)
8
AI-EQ (see page 28)
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds.
To release the equalizer
Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “FLAT”.
When using the remote control to perform the operations
described above
Press [EQ].
Each time this button is pressed, the setting is changed in the sequence
described above.
Note
All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alternative
sound quality/sound field setting has been selected.
Enhancing the sound quality
This feature enhances the bass and treble effect of the sound.
Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
Boosting the super woofer
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Press [S.WOOFER].
•When listening to the sound through the speakers
•When listening to the sound through the headphones
S.WOOFER (on)↔(off)
Note
You cannot record super woofer effect, but you can use it for playback
sound.
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SUPER 3D AI
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100Hz10kHz
1kHz
100Hz10kHz
1kHz
100Hz10kHz
1kHz
LIGHT
HEAVYSOFTSHARP
LIGHT
HEAVYSOFTSHARP
LIGHT
HEAVYSOFTSHARP
Varying the sound quality with the
manual equalizer
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Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “MANUAL”.When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the
following sequence.
1 HEAVY
2 CLEAR
3 SOFT
4 DISCO
5 LIVE
6 HALL
7 MANUAL
8 AI-EQ
9 FLAT
Adjust the sound quality.
1←→direction: For selecting the range of the sound to
be adjusted
Characteristics of each sound range
Under 100 Hz: Super woofer range
Around 330 Hz: Bass to midrange
Around 1 kHz: Midrange
Around 3.3 kHz: Midrange to treble
Above 10 kHz: Treble
2 ↓    ↑ direction: For adjusting the level (7 steps)
When the level is in the center, the dot flashes rapidly.
Repeat steps 1and 2to set the desired sound quality.
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5
seconds.
To release the equalizer
Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “FLAT”.
Notes
•The sound quality setting is stored automatically. It is recalled when
“MANUAL” is next selected.
•All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alternative
sound quality setting has been selected.
Varying the sound quality with the
acoustic image (Al) equalizer
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The Al equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound
quality coordinates to achieve subtle sound quality settings with ease.
Press [SUPER 3D AI] on the main unit to adjust the
surround level.
OR
Press [3D AI] on the remote control to adjust the
surround level.
Every time you press the button:3D AI 1 3D AI 2
AI-EQ
Adjust the sound quality.
1←→direction: SOFT–SHARP setting
2 ↓    ↑ direction: LIGHT–HEAVY setting
Repeat steps 1and 2to set the desired sound quality.
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5
seconds.
To release the equalizer
Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “FLAT”.
Notes
•The sound quality setting is stored automatically. It is recalled when
“Al-EQ” is next selected.
•All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alternative
sound quality setting has been selected.
•“3D AI 1” and “3D AI 2” cannot be selected while a surround system
is on.
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Software encoded with Dolby Digital can
be identified with this mark.
• DVD
Software encoded with DTS can be identi-
fied with this mark.
• DVD
• Laser discs
• CDs
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
Note
All the features are only effective if
speakers are used. No discernible effect
will be heard through headphones.
6CH DISCRETE INPUT
(Dolby Digital / DTS)
• This system was developed to get a better
sense of presence from sources encoded
with Dolby Surround.
• The feeling of position has been improved by
the addition of a separate center speaker
channel.
• This unit has built-in Dolby Pro Logic circuit
so you can enjoy Dolby Surround by connect-
ing the speakers. • You will need a DVD player that has a
built in decoder to enjoy DVDs with this
unit.
• Dolby Digital and DTS are discrete 6 (5.1)
channel surround systems developed for
cinema use.
Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded
with 6 channels. Some sources marked Dol-
by Digital may be recorded in Dolby Sur-
round, a 2 channel system.
• Connect a subwoofer (not included) to the
SUBWOOFER OUT terminal on the rear
panel of this system to increase the effect.
• This mode adds surround effects to normal
music sources.Any general sound source can be used.
• CD
• TAPE
• AUX
This mode cannot be used with the
radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode, or
if headphones are connected. Software with the following mark is re-
corded in Dolby Pro Logic:
• Laser Disc
• DVD
• Video tape (VCR)
• CD
This mode cannot be used with the
radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode,
or if headphones are connected. • Select the surround mode appropriate to the source you are using. Read the following explanations to aid your selection.
• You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, either
turn the surround system or effect off or reduce the level of the effect.
SURROUND DOLBY PRO LOGICSurround system FeaturesRecognizing the sound sources
and software that can be used
Surround systems
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6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode
Press [6CH INPUT].
Playback the source (DVD).
To adjust the volume of each speakerSit in the normal listening position and make the adjustments with the
remote control.
1Output the test signal from the DVD player (not included).
Set the channel level to 0 dB on the DVD player, and adjust the
channel level on this system.
2Press [VOLUME (– or +)].
Set the volume to the normal listening level.
The following steps are for setting the output level of the front speakers
and the other speakers to approximately the same level.
3Press [CH SELECT].
Select the speaker channel to be adjusted.
Lch: Front speaker (Left)
Cch: Center speaker
Rch: Front speaker (Right)
RSch: Surround speaker (Right)
LSch: Surround speaker (Left)
SWch: Subwoofer
4Press [CH LEVEL (– or +)].
Adjust the output level
+ : Increases the output level
– : Decreases the output level
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the level accordingly.
Notes
You cannot record sound when [6CH INPUT] is selected.
To record from DVDs, reconnect the DVD player (MIXED OUT) to
“AUX 1 or AUX 2” (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: “AUX”) terminal on this
unit.
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