Panasonic SC-AK15 User Manual

CD Steœo System

SC-AK15

Operating instryctions

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefuiiy.

These operating instructions are appiicabie to the following systems.

System

Main unit Speakers

SC-AK15

SA-AK15

SB-AK15

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Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

AC power supply cord

For Australia and New Zealand (RJA0035-A)

For Australia and New Zealand For others (RSA0006) (RSA0007)

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For others (RJA0019-2K)

1 pc.

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. RE FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE IN OR DER TO KEEP WELL VENTILATED CONDITION. ENSURE

THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OB

STRUCT THE VENTILATION CONDITION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEAT ING.

THIS MUSIC SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE NEW AM STEREO BROADCASTS FROM THE AM BAND RADIO STATIONS. HOWEVER LIKE MANY MUSIC SYS TEM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET IT WILL REPRODUCE THIS AM STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM MONO, WHICH, IN EFFECT, IS OF NO LESSER QUALITY THAN YOUR EXISTING AM MONO MUSIC SYSTEM.

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AM loop antenna set {RSA0022)

AM loop antenna..........................

Antenna holder............................................1 pc.

I I Remote control transmitter

(RAK-CH940WK)

Batteries for remote control

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(R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)

1 pc.

2 pcs.

table a>f Conteafs

Supplied accessories

Suggestions for safety.........................................

Concerning the remote control...........................

Placement of speakers Connections

Basic connections...... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. .. 6

External unit connection

Optional antenna connections....... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ..7

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Front panel controls

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Demo function....................................................... 9

Setting the time

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Presetting radio broadcasts .................................10

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Listening to radio broadcasts

Listening to compact discs

Loading and checking CDs... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... .12

Sequential play Direct access play Repeat play

Random play..... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ..14

Program play...... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... .15

To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) „16

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Timers...................................

Using the play timer

Using the record timer Using the sleep timer

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To use two timers together,

Convenient functions. Using an externat unit

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31 31

Remote control buttons and functions........... 32

Concerning compact discs

Concerning cassette tapes

Troubleshooting guide

Wiaintenance

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Technical specifications...........

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Back cover

Before moving or shipping this system... Back cover

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Listening to tapes

Before recording (Deck 2 only)

Recording from radio broadcasts

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Recording from compact discs...........................21

To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function)

Tape-to-tape recording

Sound quality, field, etc

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Suggestions far safety

Placement'

Avoid placing the unit in areas of:

• direct sunlight « high temperature

• high humidity " excessive vibration

• uneven surfaces (Place the unit on a flat level surface.) Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component parts and thereby shorten the unit's service life. To protect the unit against sound distortion and acoustical effects, please place the unit at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces etc.

Foreign materials

• Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins, screwdriv

® Be extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the unit,

• Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain flamma

• Insecticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals should

Stacking

Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the power cord.

Service

Voltage

• it is very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage such as for an air conditioner. A fire might be caused by such a connection.

• A DC power source cannot be used. Be sure to cheek the power source carefully, especially if on a ship or other place where DC Is used.

• Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there

»If a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted, in

• Disconnect the power supply if the unit will not be used for a long

Power cord protection

ers etc., accidentally fall into the unit or through the ventilation holes. Otherwise, a serious electric shock or malfunction could occur.

as a fire or electric shock could occur. {Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediately if this occurs.)

ble gases which can be ignited.

never be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or cloudi

ness to the cabinet finish.

seems to be a problem. A serious electric shock could result if you ignore this precaution ary measure.

dicators fail to light up, smoke is defected, etc.) contact your dealer or Authorized Service Center immediately,

time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.

* Avoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC power cord,

as this may result in fire or electric shock.

Excessive bending, pulling or slicing of the cord should also be

avoided.

• Do not pull on the cord when you are disconnecting the power, as this could cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmly when you disconnect the power supply.

« Never touch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock

could result.

Insert the batteries in the correct

polarities (©, ©}.

In case the battery cover comes out from the slot

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Use of bafferies

■ Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types (manganese and alkaline, etc.).

• Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-circuited.

• If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dark place.

» Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

ËQttery life

The battery life is about one year.

Transmission window

Insert the battery cover back to the slot as shown t

Remote control sensor

About 7 meters in front of the signal sensor

The batteries should be replaced if commands from the remote control transmitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter

is held close to the front panel.

Operation notes

• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and remote control unit.

• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of an invertor fluorescent light.

• Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the

remote control unit free from dust.

• If this system is Installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’ thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control

a shorter distance from the system.

To prevent damage

• Never place heavy items on top of the unit.

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.

Placement of speakers

For your listening pleasure, keep your speakers from touching the

stereo.

Refer to the illustration. 0

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel

orientation is necessary. Do not take the front net off speakers.

Consì^tions

Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after al! other

connections have been made.

FiVI indoor antenna

Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference.

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The configuration of the FM Antenna terminal is different.

For Australia and New Zealand For others

Adhesive tape

FM indoor

antenna

AM loop

antenna

® For Australia and New Zealand

holder

For best reception sound quality:

An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.)

AM loop antenna

After attaching the antenna, turn on the system and tune in a broadcast station. Then, turn the antenna to the angle of best

reception and least interference.

Speaker cords

Match the cords to the terminals by color and connect.

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To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires.

AC power supply cord

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For Australia and New Zealand'

The configuration of the AC power supply cord is different.

Insertion of Connector:

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit.

Caution Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

Connections

“LINE our’ position

(B)S

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For Australia and New Zealand

Rear panel

of this unit

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

^(3)

750 coaxial cable (not included)

Shield braid

Analog player (not inciuded)

15 mm

Core wire

• For details, refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to be connected.

• This example shows how to connect an analog player with the PHONO OUT/LINE OUT switch.

® When units other than those described below are to be connected,

please consult with your audio dealer.

• Only an analog player with a built-in phono equalizer can be connected.

• Set the switch to the “LINE OUT” position at thé back of the analog

player.

You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a

mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc.

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outdoor antenna

Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed.

0 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. © Twist the shield braid. (D Expose the core wire.

FM outdoor antenna (not inciuded)

750 coaxial cable (not inciuded)

For Australia and New Zealand AM loop

M (included)

AM outdoor antenna

(not inciuded)

For others

antenna

AM loop antenna

(included)

An outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician only.

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AM outdoor antenna

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Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna. Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally along a window or other convenient location.

When the unit is not in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to prevent possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use an outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

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AM outdoor antenna (not included)

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Front panel eontrols

Disc select buttons and indicators (DISC 1 - DISC 5) Power “STANDBY c!)/ON” switch

(POWER, STANDBY cD/ON)

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 tray Display Deck 1 cassette holder CD manager button (CD MANAGER) Disc tray open/close button (^ OPEN/CLOSE)

Next disc tray open button NEXT OPEN)

Random play button (RANDOM)

Display select/demonstration button

(-DISPLAY/-DEMO)

V.BASS button

Sound equalizer buttons (SOUND EQ) Volume control (VOLUME)

Headphone jack (PHONES)

Deck 2 cassette holder

AUX button (AUX)

Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2)

CD button (CD) Tuner/band select button (TUNER , BAND) Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)

Play timer/record timer button (©PLAY/OREC) Basic operating buttons

Buttons change according to the source.

Deck 1 open button (^ OPEN, DECK 1) Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT) Recording start/stop button (« REC/STOP) Reverse mode select button (REV MODE) Deck 2 open button (^ OPEN, DECK 2 )

Wémó iunefion

The demo function changes the display to simutate an airplane taking off from an airport.

Turning the demo function ON/OFF

Press POWER and hold down -D1SPLAY/-DEMO. Every time you hold down the button:

DEMO ON NO DEMO

When the demo function is ON, the demo is played automaticaliy in the following cases.

“ When the system is ON

If the input source is set to CD or tape, and the system is stopped

for more than 2 minutes

• When the system is OFF

If the clock has not been set

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Setting the time

This is a 24-hour display dock.

This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 16:25 {4:25

p.m.),

Switch on the power.

® Press CLOCKH-IMER to select “CLOCK”.

Every time you press the button:

^Previous display-«—I

(D (within 5 seconds or so)

Press V or A to set the time display flashing.

Press V or A to show desired time.

The time display can be changed in one minute units by tapping the buttons, and quickly by holding down the buttons.

While the time display is flashing;

Press CLOCK/TIMER.

The clock now starts operating, and the display returns to its original status.

To display the time when power is ON

Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “CLOCK", The time will be displayed for about 5 seconds and then the display will return to whatever was previously displayed.

CLOCIC/TIMER

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Preseftmg radio broadcasts

' Up to 12 stations can each be set in the FWI and AM bands

automatical iy.

' If broadcast frequencies are preset in the memory, you can easily

tune in any of these frequencies from the system or remote control unit.

' You can preset just those stations you like. (See “Presetting only

your favorite stations" below.)

Press TUNER BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.

The power will come on automatically. Every time you press the button: FM <—> AM.

Press TUNE MODE to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button: MANUAL <—>• PRESET.

Press V or A until the display shows the frequency

from which you want to begin automatic memory presetting.

Tips on tuning In radio stations

(?) Hold down either arrow button until the frequency numbers

start scrolling.

(D When near to the frequency you are looking for, press the

button repeatedly until the station is tuned in.

Press and hold MEMORY untii the frequency begins

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to change.

This will start presetting automatically. When finished, the radio

will tune in the last station memorized.

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If auto presetting is not possible because radio signals are weak or for some other reason, do the following.

Presetting only your (avorife stofions

Preset the stations one at a time.

1. Perform step IBabove. Then, press MEMORY {“MEMO” flashes) and seiect a station with v or

2. While “MEMO” is flashing, press MEMORY again and select a preset channel with v or

3. Press MEMORY to preset the station.

Memory retention

Your preset is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the sys

tem is unplugged.

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Press TUNER BAND to select “FM” or “i

The power will come on automatically. Every time you press the button; FM ^—> AM.

Press TUNE MODE to select “PRESET” or “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button; MANUAL <—> PRESET.

PRESET: For preset stations MANUAL: For non-preset stations

Press V or A to select the desired broadcast.

"ST" lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being received. TUNED” lights when you precisely tune in a broadcast station.

Adjust the volume level.

Àuto tuning

Auto tuning is an easy way to tune in non-preset stations in the “MANUAL" mode.

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Hold down either V or frequency starts scrolling.

The radio will stop automatically on the first station it picks up.

• When there is outside interference, the radio sometimes stops on a certain frequency where no station is broadcasting.

To stop auto tuning

Press either v or A again.

and release the button when the

if noise is excessive in Hie FM stereo mode

Press FM WIODE/BP. “MONO” will light up.

Sound will be produced in monaural, but this also reduces noise. Press the button again to cancel. “MONO" will go out.

Normally, you’ll want to listen in stereo, so leave "MONO” off. This way, you can listen to stereo broadcasts in stereo, and monaural broadcasts in mono.

You can preset an FM station in monaural by following the steps under “Presetting oniy your favorite stations" on page 10. After selecting the station in step 1, select “MONO" with FM MODE/BP,

then continue with steps 2 and 3.

• if you preset stations in memory, you can tune in a preset station

With non-preset stations

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by simply selecting the preset channel with the numeric buttons on the remote control.

1. Press TUNER on the remote control,

2. Press the numeric button{s) to select the desired preset channel. To select a two-digit channel:

Press a10 and then the two numbers you want within 10

seconds or so.

• Sound is momentarily interrupted if you ioad/unload tapes while listening to an AM broadcast.

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