Panasonic SC-AK18 User Manual

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-AK28

SC-AK18

The illustrations show SC-AK28.

EB GN

Note:

The "EB" indication shown on the packing case
indicates United Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this pro­duct, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Dear customer

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

These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the

operation of system SC-AK28.

System SC-AK28 SC-AK18

Main unit SA-AK28 SA-AK18
Speakers SB-AK28 SB-AK18

Before using

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the
supplied accessories.

AC mains lead.............................................. 1 pc.

For United Kingdom For Australia and New
(RJA0044-1C) Zealand

(RJA0035-X)

Remote control transmitter .......................... 1pc.

SC-AK28: (RAK-SC957WK)
SC-AK18: (EUR648200)

(Back of product)

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.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. ENSURE THAT CUR­TAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING.

Batteries for remote control....................... 2pcs.

FM indoor antenna....................................... 1 pc.

For United Kingdom For Australia and New
(RSA0007) Zealand

(RSA0006-J)

AM loop antenna (RSA0029) ....................... 1 pc.

Antenna plug adaptor (SJP9009)................. 1pc.

(United Kingdom only)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement
parts.

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Table of contents

Safety precautions

Before using

Supplied accessories .................................................................... 2

Safety precautions.........................................................................3

Caution for AC Mains Lead .......................................................... 4

Concerning the remote control .................................................... 5

Battery installation ...................................................................... 5

Correct method of use ................................................................ 5

Placement of speakers..................................................................5

Connections ................................................................................... 6

Basic connections (for supplied accessories) ............................. 6

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

External unit connection ............................................................. 7

Front panel controls ...................................................................... 8

Turning the demo function off ................................................... 10

ECO mode .................................................................................... 10

Auto-off function ......................................................................... 10

Setting the time ........................................................................... 11

Convenient functions .................................................................. 11

Radio operations

Presetting radio broadcasts ....................................................... 12

Listening to radio broadcasts .................................................... 13

Compact disc operations

Concerning compact discs ......................................................... 14

Listening to compact discs ........................................................ 15

Direct access play .................................................................... 16

Repeat play .............................................................................. 16

Random play ............................................................................ 16

Program play ............................................................................ 17

To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) ..... 18

Cassette deck operations

Placement

Set the system up on an even surface away from direct sunlight,
high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.

Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion
and unwanted acoustical effects.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged.
Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Before using

Listening to tapes........................................................................ 19

Concerning cassette tapes .........................................................20

Recording operations

Before recording (Deck 2 only) .................................................. 21

Tape-to-tape recording................................................................ 21

Recording from radio broadcasts .............................................. 22

Recording from compact discs .................................................. 23

To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function)........24

Sound quality/sound field operations

Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings............... 25

Boosting the super woofer SC-AK28........................................ 25

Adding bass SC-AK18 ............................................................... 25

Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer .............. 26

Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image

(Al) equalizer ............................................................................. 26

Timer operations

Using the timer ............................................................................ 27

Using the play/record timer ....................................................... 27

Using the sleep timer................................................................29

Reference

Using an external unit ................................................................. 29

Troubleshooting guide ................................................................ 30

Maintenance ................................................................................. 31

Technical specifications ............................................. Back Cover

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not
covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead
and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock
or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled
or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source
if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

Figure A

Figure B

Figure A

Figure B

Before using

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin

mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that
it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL i
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

OR

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of
AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains
plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
Brown or Red.

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Concerning the remote control

A

B

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SC-AK18

R6, AA, UM-3

R6, AA, UM-3

1

Remote control
signal sensor

Battery installation

Use of batteries

Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

•

Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

•

Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

•

Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to

•

contact flame or water.
Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

•

Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

•

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

•

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.

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Correct method of use

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 a 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 colour might make it necessary to use theremote
control a shorter distance from the system.

A

Before using

B

C

Transmission
window

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30°

Superwoofer

30°

About 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor

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

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Place the speakers so that the super woofer is on the outside.

S
SC-AK18

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel
orientation is necessary.S

Notes

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm 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
influenced by magnetism.
To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones

•

if you have taken the nets off.

C

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Before using

1

2
3

4

To household
mains socket

Connections

Basic connections (for supplied accessories)

Plug the AC mains lead into a household mains socket only after

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all other connections have been made.
To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinyl

•

cover tip and pull off.

For Australia and New Zealand

The configuration of the FM and AM antenna terminals are different.

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

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

1

For Australia and New Zealand

T

N

A

M

F
( )

D

1

N

G

2

2

For Australia and New Zealand

T

N

A

M

A

P

O

O

L

T

X

E

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For United Kingdom

Adhesive tape
FM indoor antenna

For United Kingdom

AM loop antenna

Red (+)

Note

For best reception sound quality:

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

Connect the 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.

Connect the speaker cables.

Connect each end of the speaker cables to the terminal lever of
the same colour.

Caution

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.
To prevent damage to circuitry, never short-circuit positive (+)

•

and negative (–) speaker wires.

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.

• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

Connect the AC mains lead.

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Grey (+)

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Black (–)
Blue (–)

Red (+)

Black (–)

Connector

Appliance inlet

Approx. 6 mm

(FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE
AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE
CONNECTION.

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.

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do
not use it with other equipment.

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For Australia and New Zealand

A

FM outdoor antenna
(not included)

75

Ω coaxial cable (not included)

Connections

Optional antenna connections

You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a
mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc.

T

N

A

M

F
( )

D

N

G

For United Kingdom

Antenna plug
adaptor (included)

For Australia and New Zealand

B

T

N

A

M

A

P

O

O

L

T

X

E

For United Kingdom

5 -12 m

5 -12 m

1

2

3

30 mm

Shield braid

15 mm

Core wire

FM outdoor antenna
(not included)

75

Ω coaxial cable

(not included)

AM outdoor antenna
(not included)

AM loop antenna
(included)

AM outdoor antenna
(not included)

FM outdoor antenna A

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

1 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.
2 Twist the shield braid.
3 Expose the core wire.

Note

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

AM outdoor antenna B

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.

Note

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.

External unit connection

Make sure that the power supply for all components has been

•

turned off before making any connections.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the unit which are

•

to be connected.
All peripheral components and cables sold separately.

•

Connecting analog equipment C

Before using

C

D

OPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL OUT

R L

(L)(R)

OPTICAL OUT

AM loop antenna
(included)

Rear panel of this unit

Analog player (not included)

Rear panel of this unit

Optical fiber
cable
(not included)

Receiver
(not included)

OPTICAL

IN

An analog player with a built-in phono equalizer can be connected.
When units other than those described are to be connected, please
consult your audio dealer.

Connecting digital equipment to the optical
fiber out terminal D
(For United Kingdom: model SC-AK28 only)

Remove the dust-protection cap and connect this unit to other digital
equipment with an optical fibre terminal, such as a receiver or digital
surround processor.

Leave the cap attached when this terminal is not being used.

•

For your reference

If you have DTS format CDs, you can enjoy six channel playback by
connecting this unit to a receiver or digital surround processor that
has a DTS decoder.

Note

Use only the optical fibre terminal when playing back DTS format
discs. DTS signals can only be correctly output through the digital
terminal.
¡ DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P.

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Front panel controls

A

1
2

3
4

5

6

Before using

7

B

18 19 20 21

10
11

12
13

15

16

17

Main unit A

8
9

14

No. Name Ref. page

1 Eco button (MODE)....................................................10

2 For Australia and New Zealand

Standby/on switch (f/I, POWER)............................. 10

For For United Kingdom

Standby/on switch (f/I) .............................................10

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.

3 AC supply indicator (AC IN)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains
supply.

4 Play timer/record timer button and indicator

(rPLAY/rREC) ..........................................................27

5 Clock/timer button

(CLOCK/TIMER)..............................................11, 27, 28

6 Display

7 Deck 1 cassette holder..............................................19

8 Disc direct play, open/close buttons and indicators

(CD 1 ~ CD 5, c) ........................................................15

9 CD manager button

(CD MANAGER) ...................................................18, 24

! Random play button (RANDOM).............................. 16

Disc tray

# Display select/demonstration button

(-DISP/–DEMO) .................................................... 10, 11

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Super woofer on/off button

(S.WOOFER)...............................................................25

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V.BASS on/off button (V.BASS)............................... 25

% Volume control (VOLUME) ........................................13

& 3D AI EQ button (3D AI EQ) ..................................... 26

( Headphone jack (PHONES) ...................................... 29

) Deck 2 cassette holder..............................................19

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Center console B

~ Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2) ............ 19

+ CD button (CD)...........................................................18

, Tuner/band select button (TUNER, BAND) ............. 12

- AUX button (AUX) ......................................................29

. Deck 1 open button (c DECK 1 OPEN) .................. 19

/ Basic operating buttons

22 26252423 27 28

Functions change according to the source.

: Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT).................................. 21

; Recording start/stop button (a REC/STOP)............ 22

< Reverse mode select button (REV MODE).............. 19

= Deck 2 open button (c DECK 2 OPEN) .................. 19

> Sound equalizer control (SOUND EQ)..................... 25

8

29

32

19
15

34

30

31

18

33

13
14

Front panel controls

Remote control

Buttons such as 2 functions in exactly the same way as the buttons
on the main unit.

No. Name Ref. page

2 Standby/on button (f) ...............................................10

? Auto off button (AUTO OFF) .................................... 10

@ Numeric buttons (≥10, 1–0) ................................ 13, 16

[ Program button (PROGRAM) ................................... 17

35

2

36
37

10

38

21

20

39

40

41

\ Cancel button (CANCEL)...........................................17

~ Tape/deck select button (TAPE) .............................. 19

+ CD button (CD)...........................................................18

] EQ select button (EQ)................................................25

& 3D AI EQ select button (3D AI) ................................ 26

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Super woofer on/off button

(S.WOOFER)...............................................................25

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V.BASS on/off button (V.BASS)............................... 25

^ Reverse side playback/preset channel

select button (//3).............................................13, 19

% Volume buttons (– VOLUME +)................................ 13

_ Sleep button (SLEEP) ................................................29

{ Muting button (MUTING) ...........................................11

| Disc button (DISC) .....................................................16

! Random button (RANDOM) ...................................... 16

} Repeat button (REPEAT)...........................................16

- AUX button (AUX) ......................................................29

, Tuner/band select button (TUNER) ......................... 12

gg

((

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V Skip/search buttons (
0 Play/pause/preset channel

select button (-/J/4) ...................................13, 15, 19

1 Stop button (L) ....................................................15, 19

g/

gg

(,

((

ff

)/

f)........ 15, 20

))

ff

Before using

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Turning the demo function off

A

A

Before using

B

For United Kingdom

For Australia and
New Zealand

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.
Turn this function off to get the most from the eco mode (see below).

Press and hold [-DISP/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is dis­played.

The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO (on)

ECO mode

When this mode is used, the display remains blank when the unit
is switched to standby mode and the power consumed is reduced
to 0.4 W from a maximum of 12 W.
The mode is set to on at the time of purchase.

ECO mode

Note

To get the most from this mode, turn the demo function off or set the
clock.

B

Condition in standby

off clock 12 W
on blank 0.4 W

Display Power consumption

For Australia and New Zealand

For United Kingdom

C

Turning ECO on and off

Press [f/7] to turn the unit on.
Press [MODE].

The current ECO mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode.
The display changes each time the button is pressed.
NORMAL (off) ↔ ECO (on)

The eco mode can be turned on if the unit is in standby but it cannot
be turned off.

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 four minutes.

Note

This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.

C

Press [AUTO OFF].

“AUTO OFF” is shown on the display.

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.
“AUTO OFF” disappears from the display if either tuner or AUX is
selected as the source but continues to function normally.
“AUTO OFF” remains displayed if CD or tape is selected as the source.

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Setting the time

1
2

4

For Australia and New Zealand For United Kingdom

1

2

3

3

This is a 24-hour display clock.
This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 16:25
(4:25 p.m.).

Press [f/ 7] to switch on the system.

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.

Every time you press the button:

CLOCK RECPLAY

Previous display

(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”.

At ECO mode on, to display the time when system is OFF

Press [-DISP/–DEMO]. A

The time will be displayed for about 5 seconds and then the display
will return to whatever was previously displayed.

Before using

4

A

B

Convenient functions

Switching displays A

Press [-DISP/–DEMO] to select the desired spectrum
analyzer.

Every time you press the button:

Normal Peak hold Aurora

(OFF)

To mute the volume B

by remote control only

This feature is convenient when you have a telephone call, etc.

Press [MUTING].

Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTING” goes out.
Muting can also be cancelled by lowering the volume all the
way (--dB).

When the system is turned off, the muting operation will be automatically
cancelled.

Wiper

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4

Presetting radio broadcasts

Up to 12 stations can be set in each band with the automatic or

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manual memory presetting.
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 favourite stations” below.)

2
3

1

Radio operations

2

3

Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.

1

The system will come on automatically.
Every time you press the button: FM ↔ AM

LL

Press [

L, TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

2
3

4

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

Presetting only your favourite stations

Preset the stations one at a time.

1. Perform step 1 above. Then, press [)/f, MEMORY]
(“MEMO” flashes) and select a station with [TUNE/TIME ADJ

11

(

1) or (

11

2. While “MEMO” is flashing, press [)/f, MEMORY] again and
select a preset channel with [TUNE/TIME ADJ (

3. Press [)/f, MEMORY] to preset the station.

LL

Every time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET.

Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] until the display
shows the frequency from which you want to begin
automatic memory presetting.

Tips on tuning in radio stations

1 Hold down either arrow button until the frequency numbers

start scrolling.

2 When near to the frequency you are looking for, press the

button repeatedly until the station is tuned in.

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Press and hold [
frequency begins to change.

This will start presetting automatically. When finished, the radio
will tune in the last station memorized.

22

2)].

22

ff

)/

f, MEMORY] until the

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ff

11

1) or (

11

22

2)].

22

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Memory retention

Your preset is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the system
is unplugged.

4

Preset channel

Listening to radio broadcasts

Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.

1

The unit will come on automatically.
Every time you press the button: FM ↔ AM

1

2

3

1
2

3

4

Press [

2

“MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET.
PRESET: For preset stations

MANUAL: For non-preset stations

Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the

3

desired broadcast.

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

Adjust the volume level.

4

Auto tuning

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

Hold down either [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)], and release the
button when the frequency starts scrolling.

The frequency will stop scrolling 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 [TUNE/TIME ADJ (

LL

L, TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” or

LL

11

22

1) or (

2)] again.

11

22

Radio operations

A

4

If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode A

Press [g/(, FM MODE/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 only your favourite stations” on page 12. After
selecting the station in step 1, select “MONO” with [g/(, FM
MODE/BP], then continue with steps 2 and 3.

Notes

If you preset stations in memory they can be easily selected from

•

the remote control with [//3], [-/J/4] or the numeric buttons.

1. Press [TUNER] to select the band.

2. Press [//3] or [-/J/4] to select the channel, or select the
required channel directly with the numeric buttons.
To select a two-digit channel:
Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 10
seconds or so.

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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

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Compact disc operations

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Set the system on a flat, level surface.

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Label must face upward.

Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You cannot
change CDs while a disc is playing.

Press a [c] button.

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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 [c] button to open the required tray.
The current tray closes and the selected tray automatically
opens.

Press the same [c] 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 [-/J].)
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 level.

To stop the disc play A

Press [L].

When “ ” appears on the display B

It indicates there are 13 or more tracks on the disc in the playing
position.

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Track number

Elapsed playing time
(Of current track number)

Number of tracks

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 4➞5➞1➞2➞3

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 Press [-/J] during playback.

To search forward/ Hold down [g/(] (backward)
backward (Search) or [)/f] (forward) during

To skip forward/ Press [g/(] (backward) or
backward [)/f] (forward) during

Notes

During random play (page 16), you cannot skip to tracks which

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have already been played.
During program play (page 17) or random play, you can search

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forward or backward only within the current track.
During program play, skipping is always in the programmed order,

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whether forward or backward.

To resume playback, press [-/J].

playback or pause mode.

playback or pause mode.

Compact disc operations

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Press [CD].

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Press [DISC].

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(within 10 seconds or so)

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Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
Press the numeric button to select the desired track

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number.

The CD will be played from the selected track to the last track
of the final disc (page 15).

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

by remote control only

Press [REPEAT] before or during play. A

All tracks on the loaded CDs are repeated.

Compact disc operations

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To cancel repeat play

Press [REPEAT] once again.

To repeat your favourite tracks

1. Program the tracks you want (perform steps 1 ~ 6 on page 17).

2. Press [REPEAT] and make sure “ ” is displayed.

3. Press [-/J/∧]. Playback will start.

To repeat just one track

Set the 1-TRACK mode (page 18), press [REPEAT] before or during
playback, and make sure “ ” is displayed.

Random play

Press [RANDOM]. B

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.

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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.

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Program play

by remote control only

You can program up to 24 tracks.

Press [CD].

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Ensure CD is stopped.

Press [PROGRAM].

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Press [DISC].

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(within 10 seconds or so)

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Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.
Press the numeric button to select the desired track.

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Play will start in the programmed sequence.

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Specified track number

Program order

To cancel program play mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

Programmed contents will be saved in memory.
Pressing [L] 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.

When “CD FULL” appears A

The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24. No further tracks
can be programmed.

You can do the following during program mode B

Check program contents.

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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.

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Repeat steps 3 through 5.
Cancel entries.

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From the last Press [CANCEL].
programmed track

A specified track Select the track with [g/(] or
only [)/f], and press [CANCEL] within

All tracks Press [L].

Memory retention

Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the
system is unplugged.

3 seconds.

Compact disc operations

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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 [-/J/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.

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1-TRACK

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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

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1-Track mode (1-TRACK)
For playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs

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1-Disc mode (1-DISC)
For playing back 1 track on all loaded CDs

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1-Track All-Disc mode (1-ALL)

Press [CD].

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Ensure CD is stopped.

Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode.

2

Every time you press the button:

(OFF)

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

(NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 3

played in succession.
seconds.)

Compact disc operations

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Specified disc number

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Specified track number

Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.

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This step is not required if 1-ALL was selected in step 2.

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This step is not required if 1-DISC was selected in step 2.

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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

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been played.
If a CD does not have the designated track number, it is skipped

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and play continues.

Notes

You can use the CD Manager function together with repeat play.

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Listening to tapes

Types of tapes which can be played correctly:

The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.

NORMAL POSITION/TYPE I ✓
HIGH POSITION/TYPE II ✓
METAL POSITION/TYPE IV ✓

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You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback.

Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].

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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

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insert the tape.

Insert the tape with the exposed tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.

Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.

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Every time you press the button:

: One side is played, then playback stops automatically.
: Both sides (front side → reverse side) are played one

time each, then playback stops automatically.

: Both sides are played 8 times each, then playback stops

automatically.

Press [/] or [-] to start playback.

- : The forward side (front side) will play.
/ : The reverse side will play.

Adjust the volume level.

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Tape direction

Deck in use

To stop tape playback

Press [L].

To change the deck to be used A

Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] to select the deck you want to use when you
load cassettes into both decks.

To listen to 2 tapes consecutively

Load a tape into each deck and select “ ”. Both tapes will be
played 8 times each.

Note

Playback is momentarily interrupted while playing back tapes, if you
open the other deck.

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How to take up tape slack

To fast-forward or rewind the tape A

Press [g/(] or [)/f] in the stop mode.

Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward

“ 3”[g/(][)/f]
“4”[)/f][g/(]

To find the beginning of a program
(TPS: Tape Program Sensor) A

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.

Notes

The TPS function searches for silent parts of about 4 seconds in
length which are normally found between tunes. As a result, it may not
function properly in the following cases:

With short silent parts

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When noise occurs between tunes

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With silent parts found within tunes

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Concerning cassette tapes

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Cassette deck operations

To protect tapes against further recording

Side A

Tab for side “B”

To re-record

Normal position tape

Tab for side “A”

Hi-position tape

Selection of cassette tapes

Tapes can get caught on the capstans. Use caution with the following
types of tapes.

Cassette tapes exceeding 100 minutes

Tapes are made of a thin film material. Do not repeatedly advance
and stop the tape, fast-forward it or rewind it.

Endless-tapes

For this unit, it is recommended to use tapes which are appropriate to
the auto reverse mechanism.

Always read the instructions provided with your tapes.

Tape slack B

Tape slack may cause the tape to break.

Erasure prevention C

Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.

To re-record on a protected cassette

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Do not cover the detection hole on hi-position tapes.

Storage precautions

Do not place or store tapes in the following places:

In high temperature (35°C or higher) or high humidity (80% or

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higher) areas
In a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top of a TV, etc.)

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This can erase a recording.
Locations exposed to direct sunlight

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Before recording (Deck 2 only)

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Recording part

Leader tape (no recording
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Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly

The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.

NORMAL POSITION/TYPE I ✓
HIGH POSITION/TYPE II ✓
METAL POSITION/TYPE IV ✕

Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to
record or erase them correctly.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded
tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may in­fringe copyright laws.

To record from the beginning of the tape A

You cannot record on the leader part of the tape. Before recording,
wind the tape past the leader to a point where recording can start
immediately.

How volume, sound quality/field affect recording

The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes in
volume, sound quality/field.

To erase a recorded sound

1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].

2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.

3. Press [REV MODE] to select reverse mode.

4. Press [a

Notes

You cannot open deck 1 while recording.

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REC/STOP].

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Tape direction of the tape you are recording
onto

Tape-to-tape recording

The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being played
back.

Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].

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Press [c OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes.

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For playback: Into deck 1
For recording: Into deck 2
Close the holders by hand.
Tape direction is automatically set to “ 3”.

Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.

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Every time you press the button:

:One side is recorded, then recording stops automatically.
:Both sides (front side → reverse side) are recorded,

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then recording stops automatically.

Press [TAPE EDIT] to start recording.

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If you selected “ ” in step 3, the direction will

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automatically change to “ ” when recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [L].
Both decks will stop.

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 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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Press [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.

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Close the holder by hand.
Tape direction is automatically set to “

Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.

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Every time you press the button:

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Select a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3

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Press [a

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If you selected “
change to “ ” when recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [a REC/STOP] again.
Recording can also be stopped by pressing [L].

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 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.

REC/STOP] to start recording.

” in step 2, the direction will automatically

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Recording operations

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) A

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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Press [c DECK 2 OPEN], and insert the tape.

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Close the holder by hand.
Tape direction is automatically set to “ 3”.

Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.

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Every time you press the button:

: One side is recorded, then recording stops auto-

matically.

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Press [CD].

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Insert CD in the tray.

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(Perform steps 1 ~ 2 on page 15).

Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.

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Pressing [L] will stop playback.

Press [a

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automatically change to “ ” when recording starts.
The recording will proceed from the first track on the selected

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CD and will continue on through the last track of the final
disc (page 15).
The tape deck stops automatically when the CD is finished.

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To stop recording

To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping

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Press [L]. The CD will stop automatically too.
To stop recording without a silent interval

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Press [a REC/STOP]. The CD will stop automatically too.

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”.

: Both sides (front side → reverse side) are

recorded, then recording stops automatically.

REC/STOP] to start recording.

” in step 2, the direction will

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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 record programmed tracks

1. After step 4, program the track you want (perform steps 2~6 on
page 17).

2. Press [a REC/STOP] to start recording.

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Front side
Reverse side

The interrupted track is re-recorded in its entirety on the
reverse side.

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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.

While recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the end of the front

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side, it is re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side.
At the end of the reverse side recording stops and the current

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track will be interrupted.

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Before recording

Prepare the tape you want to use. Perform steps 1 on page 23.

Press [CD].

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Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode.

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Every time you press the button:

(OFF)

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

(NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 3 seconds.)

Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.

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This step is not required if 1-ALL was selected in step 2.

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This step is not required if 1-DISC was selected in step 2.

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To stop recording

To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping

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Press [L]. The CD will stop automatically too.
To stop recording without a silent interval

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Press [a REC/STOP]. The CD will stop automatically too.

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MID (medium) MAX (high) Light off (OFF)

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.

1 HEAVY (sound quality)

Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sound
better with an added punch.

2 CLEAR (sound quality)

Select this for jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the
treble range is desired.

3 SOFT (sound quality)

Select this when listening to background music.

4 DISCO (sound field)

Select this to produce sound with the same kind of lengthy
reverberations heard at a disco.

5 LIVE (sound field)

Select this to make vocals more alive.

6 HALL (sound field)

Select this to add an expansiveness to the sound to produce the
atmosphere of a great concert hall.

7 MANUAL (see page 26)
8 AI EQ (see page 26)

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.

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SC-AK18

SC-AK28

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Boosting the super woofer

SC-AK28 only

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Press [S.WOOFER].

When listening to the sound through the speakers

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When listening to the sound through the headphones

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Light on (ON) W Light off (OFF)

Note

You cannot record super woofer effect, but you can use it for playback
sound.

Adding bass

SC-AK18 only

B

Press [V.BASS].

Press the button again to cancel.
“V.BASS” goes out.

Note

You cannot record V.BASS effect, but you can use it for playback
sound.

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2 CLEAR
3 SOFT
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5 LIVE
6 HALL
7 MANUAL
8 AI EQ
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AI EQ (Light off)

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Varying the sound quality with the
manual equalizer

Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “MANUAL”.

When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the
following sequence.

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2

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Adjust the sound quality.

1 ←→direction: For selecting the range of the sound to

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 1 and 2 to 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.

be adjusted

Varying the sound quality with the
acoustic image (Al) equalizer

1

2

Sound quality/sound field operations

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1

2

The Al equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound
quality coordinates to achieve subtle sound quality settings with ease.

Press [3D AI EQ] to adjust the surround level.

Every time you press the button:

Adjust the sound quality.

1 ←→direction: SOFT–SHARP setting
2 ↓ ↑ direction: LIGHT–HEAVY setting

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to 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.

1

2

5

4
1

2
3

1

2
3

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 11).

•

For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen

•

to; tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention

•

tabs (A page 20: C), insert the tape in deck 2, select the reverse
mode (A page 22) and tune to the radio station (A page 13) or
select the aux source (A page 29).

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function.

Every time you press the button:

CLOCK RECPLAY

Previous display

rPLAY : to set the play timer
rREC : to set the record timer

Setting the start and finish times

3

4

2

1

2

(Within 8 seconds or so)

1 Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the

starting time.

2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
1 Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the

finishing time.

2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER].

The start and finish times are now set.

Turning the timer on

Press [rPLAY/rREC].

Every time you press the button:

RECPLAY

(OFF)

rPLAY : to turn the play timer on
rREC : to turn the record timer on

Press [f/I] to turn the unit off.

The unit must be off for the timers to operate.

For play timer

•

The timer play will start at the preset time with volume
increasing gradually up to the volume level you preset.

For record timer

•

The record timer comes on about 30 seconds earlier than
the set time.

Timer operations

Indicator

5

For Australia and New Zealand For United Kingdom

To cancel the timer

Press [rPLAY/rREC] and check [rPLAY/rREC] indicator lights off.

To change the settings (when unit is on)

To change the play/record times

•

Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.

To change the source or volume

•

1. Press [ rPLAY/rREC] to turn the [rPLAY/rREC] indicator off.

2. Make changes to the source or volume.

3. Do steps 4 to 5.

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Timer operations

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Using the timer

For Australia and
New Zealand

For United Kingdom

Using the play/record timer

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

•

1 Play start time 1 Recording start time
2 Play finish time 2 Recording finish time
3 Play source 3 Recording source
4 Playback volume

You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by pressing
[CLOCK/TIMER].

To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed

The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored in the
timer memory and the timer will start in these preset conditions.
However, the Disc numbers and reverse mode do not get stored in
the timer memory.

1. After step 5, start playing the desired source.

2. Reset the Disc numbers and reverse mode if you have changed
any of them, confirm that a Disc or cassette is inserted, then press
[f/ I] to put the unit on standby.

Turning the timer ON/OFF

One of the timers is on when the [rPLAY/rREC] indicator is alight.
When the unit is on (or off and in NORMAL mode) you can confirm
which is on by checking which indicator is on the display.
When the unit is off and in ECO mode, press [CLOCK/TIMER]. The
display will then show which timer is on and the settings that have
been made (see above).
To change the timer, press [rPLAY/rREC].
Each time the button is pressed the setting changes as follows.

RECPLAY

(OFF)

Notes

If you switch the system to the standby mode while the play/record

•

timer is functioning, the OFF time setting will not be activated.
If AUX is selected as the source, when the timer comes ON, the

•

system will turn ON and will engage “AUX” as the source. If you
want to playback or record from a connected component, set the
component’s timer to the same time. (See the instruction manual
that came with the component.)

For record timer

•

Timer operations

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Using the timer

A

B

Using the sleep timer

This timer turns your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours,
settable at 30-minute interval). It lets you fall asleep listening to music.

by remote control only
Preparation

Switch on the power.
The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30

minutes.

While enjoying the desired source:

Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.

Every time you press the button:

SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120SLEEP 60SLEEP 30

The system is turned off after the set time has elapsed.

To cancel the sleep timer:

Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time:

(only while system is ON)
Press [SLEEP].

To change the time remaining during operation:

Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time then press [SLEEP] to
select the desired time.

Notes

The sleep timer turns OFF automatically the moment you attempt

•

to edit-record a CD using CD Manager function.
The sleep timer can be used in combination with the play/record

•

timer.
The sleep timer always has priority.
Be sure not to overlap timer settings.

SLEEP OFF

A

C

Headphones
(not included)

Using an external unit

B

Listening to an external source

(See page 7 for external unit connection)

1. Press [AUX].
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. Follow steps 1–2 on page 22.

2. Press [AUX].

3. Press [a REC/STOP] (recording starts).

4. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the
owner’s manual of the equipment.)

Listening with headphones C

Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

Note

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.

Timer operations

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of
Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Reference

page(s)

Problems common to all systems

ECO mode is on but the DEMO mode is on. Turn DEMO mode off.
display planel still lights up.

The location of the various The (+) and (–) connections to one of the Connect the speaker cords correctly.
musical instruments is not speakers are reversed.
well defined.

The left and right sounds The left and right connections to the Connect the speaker cords correctly.
are reversed. speaker are reversed.

SC-AK28

LOW frequency sounds Either the left or the right LOW speaker Connect the left and right speaker cables to
cannot be heard. cable is not connected. the LOW terminals.

When listening to the The left and right connections to the Connect the external unit’s cord correctly.
external unit, the left and external unit are reversed.
right sounds are reversed.

There is no sound when a The (+) and (–) wire of the speaker Switch the system to the standby mode,
source is being played. cords are shorted. and reconnect the speaker cords so that they

are not shorted. Then switch on the power.

“ERROR” message appears Incorrect operation has been done. Operate the unit correctly by following the
on the display. operating instructions.

“– – : – –” appears on the • You plugged the power cord in for the Set the time.
display. first time.

• There was a power failure recently.

“F61” appears on the Check if the speaker cords have shorted. If they are not shorted then there is a power
display. supply problem. Consult your dealer for

assistance.

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6

6

6

7

6

11

While listening to FM broadcasts

There is a “rushing noise” The transmitting station is a long distance If you are using an indoor antenna, change
during a stereo broadcast away. to an outdoor antenna.
which is not audible during
a monaural broadcast.

You hear excessive noise The installation location and orientation of
during a stereo broadcast, the antenna are unsuitable.
and occasionally the sound
disappears.

The stereo indicator The transmitting station is a long distance
(“STEREO”) flickers and
does not light completely.

The sound during a stereo There is a building or mountain nearby. Use a high-grade outdoor antenna, and
broadcast is highly distorted. install it in a good location, height, and

While listening to AM broadcasts

Reference

You hear an unusual beat You are using the system at the same time Switch off the TV set, or use the system
sound. you are playing a TV set. further away from it.

You hear a low-frequency The antenna wire is near the power cord. Separate the antenna wire from the power
hum. cord.

7

away.
The power of the TV set or VCR is ON. Try switching off the TV set or VCR.

7

orientation for reception.

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Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Reference

When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV The location and orientation of the antenna If you are using an indoor antenna, change
disappears or stripes appear are incorrect. to an outdoor antenna.
on the screen.

The wiring at the back of the system is Separate the antenna wire of the TV set
unsuitable. from the system.

While using the cassette deck

Sound is low, intermittent, Heads are dirty. Clean the heads.
poor quality, noisy, scratchy,

or unsteady.
The deck does not enter the The erase-prevention tabs are removed Attach tape to cover the space left by

recording mode. from the cassette. removal of the erase-prevention tabs.

While listening to compact discs

The display does not show The disc is upside down. Set the disc with the label facing upward.
the correct indication. Disc The disc is dirty. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
play does not start when The disc is scratched. Replace the disc with a new one.
you press the play button. The disc is badly war ped.

The disc is a nonstandard one. Replace the disc with a different one.
There is condensation inside the CD Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD

changer. player.

A certain music passage The disc is dirty. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
can’t be played correctly.

“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears There was a power failure or the power cord 1. Press [f/7] to switch on the power.
on the display. was disconnected from the household AC The tray will open.

outlet 2. Take out CD from the tray if there is any,

• during disc changing operation or then press [c] of [CD 1] to close

• when the disc tray is opened. the tray. The system will restore normal
operation.

page(s)

7

See below

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15
14

14

14

While using the remote control

The system cannot be The batteries are installed in the reverse Re-insert the batteries in the correct
operated with the remote polarity. polarity.
control.

The batteries are run-down. Replace the batteries with new batteries.

Maintenance

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 soap­and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came
with the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner crisper sound

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).

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5

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Technical specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK28

RMS power output

THD 10%, both channels driven

Input sensitivity

AUX 250

Input Impedance

AUX 13.9

(HIGH) 40

(LOW) 100

(TOTAL) 140

W per channel (6 Ω)
W per channel (6 Ω)
W per channel (6 Ω)

mV

kΩ

AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK18

RMS power output

THD 10%, both channels driven

Input sensitivity

AUX 250 mV

Input Impedance

AUX 13.9 kΩ

60 W per channel (6 Ω)

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range

(For United Kingdom)
Sensitivity 1.8 µV (IHF)

(For Australia and New Zealand)
Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF)

Antenna terminal(s) 75 Ω (unbalanced)

AM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range

Sensitivity

87.50 – 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)

S/N 26 dB 1.5 µV

S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV

522 – 1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)

S/N 20 dB (at 999 kHz) 560 µV/m

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Track system 4 track, 2 channel
Heads

Record/playback Solid permalloy head

Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo motor
Recording system AC bias 100 kHz
Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed 4.8 cm/s
Frequency response
(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT)

NORMAL (TYPE I) 35 Hz – 14 kHz

HIGH (TYPE II) 35 Hz – 14 kHz
S/N 50 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time

Approx. 120 seconds with

C-60 cassette tape

CD SECTION

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Decoding 16 bit linear
Beam source/wave length

Semiconductor laser/780 nm

Number of channels Stereo
Frequency response

20 Hz–20 kHz (+1, –2 dB)

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Digital filter 8
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)

SPEAKER SECTION SB-AK28

Type 3 way speaker system
Speaker(s)

Super Woofer 17 cm cone type
Woofer 12 cm cone type
Tweeter 6 cm cone type

Impedance

HIGH 6 Ω
LOW 6 Ω

Input power

HIGH 60 W (Music)
LOW 140 W (Music)

Output sound pressure level

87 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 150 Hz, 5 kHz
Frequency range 45 Hz–22 kHz (–16 dB)

55 Hz–20 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 x 330 x 302 mm
Weight 4.6 kg

SPEAKER SECTION SB-AK18

Type 2 way 2 speaker system
Speaker(s)

Woofer 12 cm cone type

Tweeter 6 cm cone type
Impedance 6 Ω
Input power 100 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level

85 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 5 kHz
Frequency range 45 Hz–22 kHz (–16 dB)

55 Hz–20 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 210 x 330 x 257 mm
Weight 3.0 kg

GENERAL SC-AK28

Power supply

Power consumption 170 W

Power consumption in standby mode

Eco mode on 0.4 W

Eco mode off 12 W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 270 x 330 x 335
Weight 8.2

fs

AC 230–240

V, 50 Hz

mm

kg

GENERAL SC-AK18

Power supply

Power consumption 152 W

Power consumption in standby mode

Eco mode on 0.4 W

Eco mode off 12 W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 270 x 330 x 310 mm
Weight 6.9 kg

Notes:

1. Specifications are subject to change with-

out notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by

the digital spectrum analyzer.

AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz

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Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Osaka 542-8588, Japan

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