Panasonic SC-AK25 User Manual

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SC-AK45
SC-AK2S

Operating Instructions

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The illustrations show SC-AK45.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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The “EB” indication shown on the outside packing.

:'case indidates United Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod
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Please save this manual.

RQT4175-2B

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

SuppBied accessories
Please check and identify the
supplied accessories.

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

operation of system SC-AK45.

System SC-AK45

Main unit

Speakers SB-AK45

SA-AK45

SC-AK25

SA-AK25

SB-AK25

□ AC power supply cord

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For United Kingdom
(VJA0733)

For Others
(RJA0019-2K)

□ Remote controi transmitter

(EUR644853)

□ Batteries for remote controi

(R6/LR6, AA size, UM-3)

1 pc.

For Australia and N.Z.
(RJA0035-A)

1pc.

2pcs.

imiSfBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

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(Produktets innside)

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI
FIED 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 BOOK
CASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED
SPACE IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL VENTILATED
CONDITION. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION CONDITION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELEC
TRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVER

HEATING.

□ FM indoor antenna

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For Australia and N.Z. For others
(RSA0006-J) (RSA0007)

□ AM ioop antenna set (RSA0022)

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

Antenna holder

□ Antenna plug adapter (SJP9009)

(United Kingdom only)

Ipc.

1pc.

1pc.

Ipc.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement
parts.

Table of confenfs

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

Suggestions for safety
Caution for AC mains lead
Concerning the remote control

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3

5

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

Correct method of use

Placement of speakers

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5

5

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

Basic connections (for supplied accessories)
Optional antenna connections

External unit connection

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6
7

7

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

Demo function................................................................ 10

Setting the time............................................................... 10

Presetting radio broadcasts ............................................11

Listening to radio broadcasts

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12

Listening to compact discs............................................. 13

Loading and checking CDs.......................................... 13

Sequential play

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14

Direct access play....................................................... 15

Repeat play.................................................................. 15

Random play
Program play

.......

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16
To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function)... 17

Listening to tapes........................................................... 18

Before recording (Deck 2 only)

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20

Recording from radio broadcasts....................................21

Recording from compact discs

To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function).... 23

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Tape-to-tape recording....................................................24

Using the built-in sound quality/

sound field settings.............................................

Boosting the super woofer.....................................

Varying the sound quality with

the acoustic image (Al) equalizer

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Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer.

Using the timer.................................................................28

Using the play timer .................................................................................28

Using the record timer..............................................................................29

Using the play/record timer......................................................................30

Using the sleep timer ..............................................................................31

Using an external unit

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31

Convenient functions.......................................................32

Concernings CDs

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33

Concerning cassette tapes..............................................33

Trouble shooting guide

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Maintenance.................................................................. 35

Technical specifications

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Back Cover

Before moving or shipping

this system

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Back Cover

25

25

26
27

Rlocfemenit:

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.

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

•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 can not be used.

Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially if on a ship
or other place where DC is used.

• 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.

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•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.

• Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins,
screwdrivers etc., accidentally fall into the unit.
Otherwise, a serious electric shock or malfunction could occur.

• Be extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the unit,
as a fire or electric shock could occur.

(Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediately if

this occurs.)

• Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain

flammable gases which can be ignited.

• Insecticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals should

never be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or
cloudiness to the cabinet finish.

• Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if
there seems to be a problem.

A serious electric shock could result if you ignore this
precautionary measure.

• if a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light up, smoke is detected, etc.) contact your
dealer or Authorized Service Center immediately.

• Disconnect the power supply if the unit will not be used for a long
time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.

* •

Caution for Ac Maim Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text care

fully.
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 ASIA or BSI to BS1362,
Check for the ASIA 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 UNSUI

TABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR

HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE
MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS
POSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI

CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN
SERTED 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 4r OR

COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

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.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring

code as shown below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the co
loured 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 col
oured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or co

loured Brown or Red.

2, Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse

cover.

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Insert the batteries observing the
correct polarities {+, -)

Cqsìcemmg the remote contro/

Use of baíi^eríes

«Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types

(manganese and alkaline, etc.).

»Never subject batteries to excessive heat or fiame; do not attempt

to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-circuited.

e[f the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time, re

move 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.

Bcstiery life

The battery life is about one year.
The batteries should be replaced if commands from the remote con

trol transmitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter is

held close to the front panel.

Operation notes

* •

Super woofer

(Left)

(Right)

•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 giass doors, the glass
doors’ thickness or color might make it necessary to use the re
mote 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 oi speakers

For your listening pleasure, keep your speakers from touching the
system.

SC-AK45

Place the speakers so that the Super woofer is on the outside. E

For your reference

You can take the front net off the speakers.

SC-AK25

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel ori
entation is necessary. B

BJBBi

You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

L

The front speakers (for SC-AK45) are made so they can be used in

close proximity of a TV, but irregular coloring may result due to how
the system is placed. If such distortion occurs, turn off the TV for
sometime between 15 and 30 minutes. The demagnetizing function
of the TV will eliminate the distortion. If the irregular coloring is still
visible, then move the speakers further away from the TV.

Please note that if there is a magnetic object near the TV, irregular
coloring may result due to the interaction between the TV and the
speaker.

For Australia and NewZealand For others

Adhesive tape

FM indoor Antenna

Antenna holder

For Australia and
NewZealand

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AM loop Antennas

Conneefsom

®P!ug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after ail

other connections have been made.

«To prepare the AM loop antenna wire and speaker cords, twist the

vinyl cover tip and puii off.

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.

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The configuration of the FM Antenna terminal is different.

For best reception sound quality:

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

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 front speaker cables.

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 perfor
mance.

For others

AM loop Antennal;

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

When speakers are connected to the low and high termi

nals on the back of the main unit

They are designed to have a combined impedance of 60.
Be sure to use only the speakers supplied.

impedance

Caution

•Never use speakers other than those supplied. For instance,
if you connect speakers with an impedance of 60 each and
plug them into the low and high terminais, you will only have
a combined impedance of 30.

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

71 Connect the AC power cord.

Appliance inlet —

approx. 6 mm

Connector

(United Kingdom only)
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR
AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE

PROCEEDING TO STEP 0.

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.

For Australia and NewZealand

For others

For Australia and NewZealand

AM outdoor antenna
(not included)

FM outdoor antenna :
(not included)

Connections

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

FM outdoor antermo ^

Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in

stalled.
© Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator,
d) Twist the shield braid.

(a) Expose the core wire.

Fori'AustraliamndtNewZealand.:

The configuration of FM Antenna terminal is different.

An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician

only.

AM outdoor antenna Eü

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

niwia

When the unit is not in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to pre
vent possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use

an outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

For others

(included)

AM outdoor antenna
(not included)

(included)

.

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®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 con
nected.

•Set the switch to the "LINE OUT” position at the back of the analog
player.

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Front pane! controls

Main unit □

No. Name Ref. page

© Power “STANDBY ci)/ON” switch

(POWER, STANDBY (!)/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
© Disc select buttons and indicators

{DISC1-D1SC5)

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@ CD manager button

(COMANAGER)..................................... 17,23

® Disc tray open/close button

(A OPEN/CLOSE)..................................... 13

® Disc check open button

(A NEXT OPEN).......................................... 13

© Random play button (RANDOM)

Center console IB

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10

13

15

No.

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® Clock/timer button

(CLOCK/T!MER).................................... 10,28,29

@ AUX button (AUX)

® Tape/deck select button

(TAPE, DECK 1/2)

@ CD button (CD)................................................. 14

® Tuner/band select button

(TUNER, BAND)............................................... 11

® Display
@ Volume control (VOLUME)

® Piay timer/record timer button

(© PLAY/© REC).......................................... 28, 29

® Basic operating buttons

Functions change according to the source.

® Deck 1 open button

(4^ OPEN, DECK 1)

® Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT)

® Recording start/stop button

(#REC/STOP).................................................... 21

Name

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Ref, page

31

18

12

18

24

DOLBY noise reduction button

(DOLBY NR)................................................... 18

@ Reverse mode select button

(REV MODE)

@ Deck 2 open button

(^ OPEN, DECK 2)

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18

18

Front panéi controls

Main unit (continued) ^

No. Name Ref. page

Display select/demonstration button

©

(-DISPLAY/-DEMO)

Deck 1 cassette holder.....................

@

Acoustic image equaiizer display

®

(Al EQ)

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. . 10,32

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18

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26

Sound equalizer control/indicators
(SOUND EQ)

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25

Super woofer on/off button

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25

31
18

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

Headphone jack (PHONES)

Deck 2 cassette holder

Remote controB

Buttons such as © function in exactly the same way as the buttons
on the main unit.

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(g) Sleep button (SLEEP)......

© Power button (POWER)

@ Numeric buttons
® Program button (PROGRAM)
® Cancel button (CANCEL)
0 input selection buttons

(AUX, TAPE, CD, TUNER)

® Muting button (MUTING)

</v button (^/v).........................................

® Equalizer button (EQ)................................

0 Super woofer on/off button

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

@ Disc button (DISC).....................................

0 Random button (RANDOM)
@ Repeat button (REPEAT)
0 ►►/►►! buttons

Name Ref. page

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0 ►/BI/a button (►/BS/a)............................

0 Stop button (B).........................................

0 Volume buttons (— VOLUME +) ...,

14,18, 31

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.. 12,18

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.. 14,19
12,14,18
.. 14,18

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31

10

16
16
16

32

25

25
16

15
15

12

Demd function m

When the demo function is activated, a demonstration of the spec
trum analyzer using space travel images is shown on the display
panel.

Turning the demo function ON/OFF

Press POWER and hold down DISPLAY/DEMO.
Every time you hold down the button;

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DEMO (ON)-

When the demo function is ON, the demo is played automatically in

the following cases.

9 When the system is ON

If the input source is set to CD or tape, and the system is left on
standby for more than 2 minutes

-NO DEMO (OFF)

• When the system is OFF

If the clock has not been set

Setting the time m

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.).

Switch on the power.

Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “CLOCK”.

Every time you press the button;

CLOCKS© PLAY-^0 REC

—Previous display

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1

(within 7 seconds or so)

Press V or A to show the present time.

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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 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.

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Pressing radio Broadcasts

• Up to 12 stations can be set in each band with the automatic or
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 favorite stations” below.)

Press TUNER BAND to select band.

The power will come on automaticaiiy.

Every time you press the button; “FM’’<—

Press TUNE MODE to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button; "lyiANUAL"-«—>“PRESET’.

Press V or A until the display shows the fre
quency from which you want to begin auto
matic 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 tuned in.

js Press and hold MEMORY until the frequency

begins to change.

This wiil start presetting automaticaiiy. When finished, the radio
will tune in 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 favorite stations

Preset the stations one at a time.

1. Perform step 1 above. Then, press MEMORY (“MEMO” flashes)
and select a station with v and a .

2. While “MEMO” is flashing press MEMORY again and select a

preset channel with v or a.

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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Preset channel

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Listening to radio broadcasts

Press TUNER BAND to select band.

The power wiil come on automatically.

Every time you press the button;

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.

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

Adjust the volume level.

Auto tuning

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

“MANUAL" mode.

Hold down either v or a, and release the button when the fre
quency 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.

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To stop auto tuning

Press either v or a again.

If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode El

Press FWI 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 monaural by following the steps under
“Presetting only your favourite stations” on page 11.
After selecting the station in step 1, select “MONO" with FM MODE/
BP, then continue with step 2 and 3.

• If you preset stations in memory, you can tune in a preset station
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 channel.

Press > 10 and then two numbers you want within 10 second or
so.

• Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while lis
tening to an AM broadcast.

•

Lisfemng fo compact discs

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

How to load CDs

Press DISC 1-DISC 5, whichever you want to

open.

The power will come on automatically.

Press A OPEN/CLOSE.

The selected tray will open.

OPENfCLOSe

Number of tracks

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Disc number Totai playing time

Label must face upward

Disc number

Set CD in the tray.
Press ^ OPEN/CLOSE.

The tray will close and the disc No., number of tracks and total
playing time will be shown on the display.

To load several CDs consecutively or to check which trays
have discs

Press ^ NEXT OPEN.

Every time you press the button, the next tray will open. After load
ing all the CDs you want, press A OPEN/CLOSE and close the

trays.

Disc indicators (DiSC 1-DISC 5)

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Disc indicators turn the following colors whether the tray is loaded or
not.

Green
Orange

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These indicate the selected tray (in the play position) regardless of
whether a CD is on the tray or not.

To prevent damage

When selected (When In the playing position)
In all other cases

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Always observe the following points.

• Load only 1 CD per tray. 0

•Load CDs as shown in figure E.
The adapter is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles).

• Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.

• Do not move the system while trays are opening/closing, or when
loaded.
Always unload all CDs and set the system to “shipping mode”
(back cover) before moving the system.

• Do not put anything except CDs in trays,

• Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or
cracked.

• Do not use CDs with poorly attached labels or stickers.
Adhesive protruding from underneath stickers or left over from
peeled off stickers can cause your stereo to malfunction.

•Do not use irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.). H

Listening to compact discs

Press CD.

The power will come on automatically.

Insert CDs in the trays.

(For details, see page 13.)

Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you want.

(If the desired CD is indicated on the display panel, the same
operation can be accomplished by pressing B.)
Play will start from the first track on the selected 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

Press ■.

When “ ^ ” appears on the display E

It Indicates there are 13 or more tracks on the disc in the playing po
sition.

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

To pause

To search forward/
backward (Search)

To skip forward/

backward

• During random play (page 15), you cannot skip to tracks which
have already been played.

• During program play (page 16) or random play, you can search
forward or backward only within the current track.

• During program play, skipping is always in the programmed order,
whether fonward or backward.

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Press ►/! 1 during playback.
To resume playback, press ►/!!.

Hold down (backward)
or (forward) during
playback or pause mode,

Press (backward) or
►►/►w (forward) during
playback or pause mode.

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Press CD.

B Press DISC.

(within 10 seconds or so)

Press 1-5 to select the disc you want.

i 1 Press the numeric button to select the desired

track number.

The CD wiii be piayed from the selected track to the last track
of the final disc (page 14).

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

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All tracks on the loaded CD are repeated.

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT once again.

To repeat your favorite tracks

1. Program the tracks you want (page 16).

2. Press REPEAT and make sure “ CD" is displayed.

3. Press ►/BB/a, Playback will start.

To repeat just one track

Set the 1-TRACK mode (page 17), press REPEAT before or during
playback, and make sure" O" is displayed.

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Press RANDOM. E

Ail tracks on the loaded CD will be piayed in random order. Play

back will stop automatically when all tracks have been played.

To cancel random play

Press RANDOM once again.

You can use random play with your program. Only the programmed
tracks will be played, but In random order.

Listening to compact discs

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You can program up to 24 tracks.

Press CD.

Ensure CD is stopped.

Press PROGRAM.
Press DISC.

(within 10 seconds or so)

Press 1-5 to select the disc you want.

Press the numeric button to select the desired

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Press ^/BB/a.

Play will start in the programmed sequence.

To cancel program play mode

Press PROGRAM in the stop mode.

Programmed contents will be saved in memory.

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Pressing 9 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 13

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

You can do the following during program mode EE

•Check program contents.
Press or
Everytime you press one of the buttons, the track and program No.
are shown on the display.

•Add to the program.

Repeat steps 3 through 5.

•Cancel entries.

From the last

programmed track

Press CANCEL.

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A specified track

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All tracks

Select the track with i«/« or

and press CANCEL within

3 seconds.

Press B.

Memory retention

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

system is unplugged.

To replay your program

If you turned OFF your program with PROGRAM, you can play it
again as explained below.

1. Press PROGRAM.

2. Press

if you program a track not on your CDs

The track is initially programmed, but during program play, the play

er will skip that track and will continue playing from the next pro
grammed item.

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You can use this function to make recordings as well.

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«For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs

1-Track mode (1 -TRACK)

«For playing back 1 CD only from alt loaded CDs

1-Disc mode (1-DISC)

«For playing back 1 track on al! loaded CDs

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

Press CD.

Ensure CD is stopped.

Press CD MANAGER to select the desired mode.

Every time you press the button;
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Press DISC 1-DtSC 5 to select the disc you

want.

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

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sired track.

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

Press ^/18.

The selected track will start.

To stop play

Press B.

When playback ends

“NORMAL" will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the
CD MANAGER function will turn OFF automatically.

During play in the 1-ALL mode:

«It is not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already

been played.

• If a CD does not have the designated track number, it is skipped
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You can use the repeat function (page 15) and random play
(page 15) at the same time. However, in 1-TRACK mode,
random play is not available.

Usfenihg to tapes

Type of tape which can be played correctly:

The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.

NORMAL POSITION/TYPE 1

HIGH POSITIONATYPE II

METAL POSiTION/TYPE IV

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

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The power will come on automatically,

g Press DECK 1 a OPEN or DECK 2 A OPEN

and insert the tape.

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

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Press DOLBY NR.

You have to turn DOLBY NR ON/OFF according to the type of

recording you made.
Every time you press the button; □□ NR->(OFF)

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Every time you press the button;

X: One side is played, then playback stops automatically.

'^y. Both sides {front side^reverse side) are played one

time each, then playback stops automatically,

c:^y. 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 wilt play.

Adjust the volume level.

To stop tape playback

Press ■.

To change the deck to be used El

Press TAPE DECK 1/2 to select the deck you want to use when you

load cassettes into both decks.

To Usten to 2 tapes consecutively

Load a tape into each deck and select c:^:d. Both tapes will be
played 8 times each.

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

tfsfening to topes

To fast-forward or rewind the tape

Press K</« or in the stop mode.

Tape direction

To rewind To fast-forward

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To find the beginning of a program

(TPS: Tape Program Sensor)

Press i-^/« or »/»i during play.

Tape
direction

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

•When noise occurs between tunes

•With silent parts found within tunes

To play the current tune

from the beginning

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To play the next tune
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The Dolby noise-reduction system is designed to effectively reduce
the annoying high-frequency “hissing" noise typical of cassette

tapes.
During recording, the system functions to increase the high-frequen
cy sound level, and then, during playback, that same portion is
weakened to bring it back to the previous level.
The Dolby NR effect is obtained by selecting the same type of Dolby
during playback as was used during recording.

This unit includes the Dolby 3 NR-type.

Dolby B NR-type

Noise is reduced to about one-third.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol □□ are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Before recording (Deck 2 only)

Types of topes which con be recorded
correctly

The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.

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METAL POSITION/TYPE iV

This system cannot make a recording or erasing correctly, if metal
position tapes are used.

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To record from the beginning of the tape E!

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 quolity/field and super
woofer affect recording

The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes

in volume, sound quality/field or super woofer.

• In recording, sound quality/field are set automatically to “FLAT’,

•You can change volume and super woofer effect for the playback
sound.

To erase a recorded sound E]

Press TAPE.

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Except-SCr'AK25 model for Australia and NewZealand

Press DOLBY NR so that the Dolby NR indica

tor goes off,

^ Press REV MODE to select reverse mode.

Press m REC/STOP.

•You cannot open deck 1 while recording.

•You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
the other.

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

Recording from radio broadcasts

Press DECK 2 ^ OPEN and insert the tape.

Close the holder by hand.

Tape direction is automatically set to

Except SG-yiK25imbde|Tdr Austria j ia;and:NeWZeal and;

Press DOLBY NR.

You have to turn Dolby NR ON/OFF according to the type of
recording you want to make.

Every time you press the button: □□ NR-i'(OFF)

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Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.

Every time you press the button:

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matically.

D, Both sides (front side—»reverse side) are recorded,

then recording stops automaticaily.

Select a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3 on page 12.

Press a REC/STOP to start recording.

If you selected in step 3, the direction will automatically
change to when recording starts.

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Press • REC/STOP again.
Recording can also be stopped by pressing

To start recording on the reverse side

Load a tape and change the tape direction as following.

1. Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and select tape deck 2.

2. Press < and immediately thereafter B. The tape direction will be
shown as

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 • REC/STOP during the unnecessary part. The cassette

deck will go into the stop mode.

2. Press 9 REC/STOP to resume recording again.

Recording will continue in the same direction as before.

When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily inter

rupted when you start and stop the recording.

To reduce noise while AM recording (Beat proof function) El

Press FM MODE/BP while recording.

Each time you press the button, BP 1 and BP 2 will be displayed al
ternately.
Select the position where there is less noise.

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Press DECK 2 ^ OPEN, and then insert the

tape.

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

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Press DOLBY NR.

You have to turn Dolby NR ON/OFF according to the type of
recording you want to make.
Every time you press the button: □□ NR^(OFF)

Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.

Every time you press the button;

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71 Press CD.

Load CDs into each of the trays.

(See page 13.)

Tape direction

Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the disc you

want.

Pressing K will stop playback.

Press 9 REC/STOP to start recording.

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«If you selected c:^D in step 3, the direction will automatically

change to when recording starts.

•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 14).

«The tape deck stops automatically when the CD is finished.

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c^y. Both sides (front side^reverse side) are recorded,

then recording stops automatically.

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To stop recording

•To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping.
Press ■. The CD will stop automatically too.

•To stop recording without a silent interval.
Press 9 REC/STOP. The CD will stop automatically too.

To start recording on the reverse side

Load a tape and change the tape direction as following.

1. Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and select tape deck 2.

2. Press and immediately thereafter ■. The tape direction will be

shown as

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 record progrommed tracks

1. After step 5, program the track you want (performs steps 2-6 on
page 16.)

2. Press • REC/STOP to start recording.

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Reverse side

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The interrupted track is re-recorded in

its entirety on the reverse side.

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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 side, it is re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side.

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track will be interrupted.

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Prepare the tape you want to use. Performs steps 1 through 3 on
page 22.

Press CD.
Press CD MANAGER to select the desired

mode.

Every time you press the button;
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Press or to select the de
sired track.

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

Press • REC/STOP to start recording.

To stop recording

•To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping
Press ■. The CD will automatically stop too.

•To stop recording without a silent interval
Press 0 REC/STCP, The CD will stop automatically too,

Tape-l'o-tape recording

The recording level and the Dolby effect will be recorded as they are
on the tape being played back.

Press TAPE.

Q Press ^ OPEN on both decks and insert the

tapes.

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

Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.

Every time you press the button;

One side is recorded, then recording stops auto
matically.

•7*1, C7ID: Both sides {front side-^reverse side) are recorded,

Press TAPE EDIT to start recording.

• If you selected in step 3, the direction will automatically
change to when recording starts.

then recording stops automatically.

To stop recording:

Press M.
Both decks will stop.

To start recording on the reverse side

Load a tape and change the tape direction as following.
1, Press TAPE DECK 1/2 and select tape deck 2.

2. Press and immediately thereafter ■. The tape direction will be
shown as

To record from a specific point on a tape

Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you
want to start recording.

HEAVY DISCO
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SOFT HALL

Using the built-in sound quality/

sound field settings

Press SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the equalizer.

The SOUND EQ lamp lights more brightly, and “FLAT" is

cleared.

Dial SOUND EQ to select the sound quality or

sound field.

When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the fol

lowing sequence.

® 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.

(D SOFT (sound quality)

Select this when listening to background music.

@ DISCO (sound field)

Select this to produce sound with the same kind of lengthy

reverberations heard at a disco.

(D LIVE (sound field)

Select this to make vocals more alive.

© HALL (sound field)

Select this to add an expansiveness to the sound to pro
duce the atmosphere of a great concert hall.

© MANUAL (see page 27)
© Al EQ (see page 26)

The original display is restored on the display panel in about

5 seconds. The sound quality/sound field setting can be
changed as long as the SOUND EQ is on.

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Press EQ.

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Each time this button is pressed, the setting is changed in the se
quence given in step Q. Note that after “MANUAL” is displayed,
“FLAT" is selected.

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Press S.WOOFER.

•When listening to the sound through the speakers
MID (medlum)^MAX (high)-^Light off (OFF)

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Light on (ON)^Light off (OFF)

All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alternative
sound quaiity/sound field setting has been selected and the super
woofer effect is set to ON.

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the acoustic image (Al) equalizer

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

Press SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the

equalizer.

The SOUND EQ lamp lights more brightly, and “FLAT” is
cleared.

^ Dial SOUND EQ to display “At EQ.”

When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the fol

lowing sequence.
(T) HEAVY
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@ DISCO

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Operate SOUND EQ joystick and set the sound quality as desired.

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(2) I "f direction: LiGHT-HEAVY setting
Repeat steps © and @ to set the desired sound quality.

The original display is restored on the display panel in about

5 seconds. Only one Al EQ lamp lights to give a rough indica
tion of the coordinate position.

The sound quality can be re-selected using SOUND EQ while

the lamp is lighted.

To release the equalizer

Press SOUND EQ joystick so that “FLAT’ Is displayed.

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when “Al EQ” is next selected.

•All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alterna
tive sound quality setting has been selected.

Vdryihg the sound quqiity with
the manudi equoiizer

Press SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the

equalizer.

The SOUND EQ lamp lights more brightly, and "FLAT” is

cleared.

Dial SOUND EQ to display “MANUAL.”

When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the fol
lowing sequence.
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Operate SOUND EQ joystick and set the sound quality as desired.

0 <—> direction: For selecting the range of the sound to be

adjusted

Characteristics of each sound range

Under 100 Hz: Superwoofer range
Around 330 Hz: Bass to mid range
Around 1 kHz: Midrange
Around 3.3 kHz: Midrange to treble
Above 10 kHz: Treble

@41 direction: For adjusting the level (7 steps)

When the level is in the center, the dot flashes rapidly.
Repeat steps ® and @ to set the desired sound quality.

The original display is restored on the display panel in about

5 seconds. When the manual equalizer is ON, all four AI EQ

lamps light.
The sound quality can be re-selected using SOUND EQ while
the lamp is lighted.

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To release the equalizer

Press SOUND EQ joy stick so that "FLAT’ is displayed.

•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 alterna
tive sound quality setting has been selected.

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Select this timer when you want to use the timer as an alarm clock.
You can wake up listening to music (CD, tuner, tape or aux) at a de
sired volume level and time.

Ri^paration^

• Make sure that you have completed "Setting the time" on page 10.

•Switch on the power.

The figure shows how to set the play timer to play a CD from 6:30 to
7:40.

Press CLOCK/TliViER to select “© PLAY“’.

Every time you press the button;

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(Within 8 seconds or so)

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Source selection

Select the desired source and then prepare for

playing.

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Press CD and insert CD(s).
If more than 1 CD is loaded
Press DISC 1-DISC 5 to select the CD you want to hear first,
and press B.

Disc selection does not become part of the timer memory.

To play tape(s)

Press TAPE and insert tape(s).
If tapes are loaded in both decks, playback will start from deck

2.

To play the radio

Press TUNER and tune in the desired station.

To play a unit connected to the “AUX” terminals

Press AUX.

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Set the playback volume.

Press © PLAY/0 REC to select “© PLAY”.

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The timer play will start at the preset time with volume increas

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Select this timer when you want to use the timer to record a mid
night program or while you are out.

Preparations

• Make sure that you have completed “Setting the time" on page 10.

•Switch on the power.

Set the timer at ¡east 2 minutes before you want to start recording.

The figure shows how to set the record timer for recording FM
broadcasts from 18:30 to 20:00.

Press CLOCK/TiMER to select “© REC”.

Every time you press the button;

CLOCKS© PLAY^© REC

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(Within 8 seconds or so)

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©Press V or A to select the ending time. ® Press CLOCK/TIIVIER.

Source selection

Select the desired source and then prepare for recording.

To record from the radio

Press TUNER to select the band and tune in the desired
station.

To record from a unit connected to the “AUX” terminals

Press AUX.

Prepare for recording.

1. Insert a tape into deck 2 with the side on which the record
ing will start facing you.

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2.

Select Dolby NR.

3. Select the reverse mode.

Dolby NR and reverse mode do not become part of the timer
memory.

M Press © PLAY/© REC to select “© REC”.

Every time you press the button;
© PLAY

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The system will shut OFF automatically in a few seconds.

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About 30 seconds before the set time, the stereo mutes all

sound automatically.

Using the timer

To switch the timer OFF

Press ® PLAY/© REC and check "® PLAY” (for play timer) or

“® REC” {for record timer) goes out.

If you set the timer incorrectly

Repeat the procedure from step 1.

To check settings

Press CLOCK/TIMER to select “® PLAY" (for play timer) or
“© REC" (for record timer).
Two seconds later, the display will change in the following order.
«For play timer

® Play start time
(j) Play end time
(g) Play source and playback volume

«For record timer

® Recording start time
@ Recording end time
d) Recording source

You can check the settings even when the system is OFF.

To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is com

pleted

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

1. After step 6, turn on the power and start playing the desired
source.

2. Reset the Disc number, Dolby NR and reverse mode if you have

changed any of them, confirm that a Disc or cassettes is insert
ed, then press power to put the unit on stand by.

Turning the timer ON/OFF

As long as “0 PLAY" or “© REC" is displayed, the timer wil! come

ON everyday as set.
You can turn the timer ON/OFF by pressing © PLAY/® REC while

the system is OFF.

Remember that when “© PLAY” or “© REC" is displayed, the timer

is ON. When not displayed, the timer is OFF.

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«If the power is on, the timer wili not function. The system must be

in the standby mode,

•if you switch the power 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.)

«The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record

timer.

Using the timer

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

Preparations:

«Make sure that you have completed "Setting the time” on page 10.
»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;

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

To cancel the sleep timer:

Press SLEEP to select "OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time:

(oniy while power is ON)
Press SLEEP.

To change the time remaining during operation:

Press SLEEP to show the remaining time then press SLEEP to se
lect the desired time.

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•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.

Using an extemal unit Ш

Listening to an external source

(See page 7 for external unit connection.)

1. Press AUX.
The power will come on automatically.

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

Recording from on external source

1. Follow steps 1-3 on page 21.

2. Press AUX.

3. Press • 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

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

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

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When the system is on standby, playing starts automatically when
you press one of the following buttons.

Listening to radio broadcasts

TUNER

Listening to compact discs

CD

DISC 1-DISC 5

Listening to tapes

TAPE

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Press DISPLAY/DEMO to select the desired spectrum analyzer.

Every time you press the button;
Aurora-> (OFF)-> Norma!

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The station heard previously is tuned
in.

Play starts from track 1 of the CD
played previously.

Play starts from track 1 on the
selected CD.

Playback starts from deck 2 if tapes
have been installed in both decks.

To mute the volume @

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).

In the off mode no spectrum analyzer will appear.

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Concerning CDs

How to hold CDs

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Wipe from inside outward

Do not touch the recorded surface.

With this system, you can only play CDs
having this mark.
However, do not use irregular shape CDs

(heart-shape, octagonal, etc.). CDs of the

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DIGITAL AUDIO

Handilng precautions

Be sure to handle CDs according to the precautions shown on
the left (EE-E). Failure to do so may damage the CD or the
unit.

®lf you are taking the CD from a cold to a warm environment,

moisture may form on the CD. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, tint­free cloth before using the CD.

• Do not write on the label side with a bail-point pen or other writing
instrument.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

• Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeied off stickers.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers other than those

specified for use with this system.

Storage precautions

Be sure to store CDs in their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches, and warping.

Do not place or store CDs in the following places

•Locations exposed to direct sunlight

• Humid or dusty locations

• Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
«In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile

How to take up tape slack

Side A -,

1 Tab for side “B” Tab for side "A'

Normal position tape

To re-record

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Hi-position tape

Concerhing cassette topes

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.

End less-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 Q

Tape slack may cause the tape to break.

Use a pencil or similar object to take up the slack.

Erasure prevention ü

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 ditection hole on high-position tape.

Storage precautions

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Do not place or store tapes in the following places

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

higher) areas

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

This can erase a recording.

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight

Troubleshooting guidé

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 (enciosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem

Problems common to all systems

There is no sound when
the power is ON.

The iocation of the various
musicai Instruments is not

well defined.

The left and right sounds
are reversed.

Low frequency sounds
cannot be heard

When listening to the
external unit, the left and
right sounds are reversed.

There is no sound when a
source is being played.

“ERROR” message
appears on the display.

“—;—” appears on the
display

Volume is set too low.

The {+) and (-) connections to one of the
speakers are reversed.

The left and right connections to the
speaker are reversed.

Either the left or right LOW speaker cable is
not connected

The left and right connections to the

external unit are reversed.

The {+) and {-) wire of the speaker cords
are shorted.

Wrong operation has been done.

• You plugged the power cord in for the first
time.

•There was a power failure recently.

Probable cause(s)

Suggested remedy

Adjust the volume level with the volume
control.

Connect the speaker cords correctly.

Connect the speaker cords correctly.

Connect the left and right speaker cables to

the LOW terminals.

Connect the external unit’s cord correctly.

Switch the system to the standby mode,
and reconnect the speaker cords so that
they are not shorted. Then switch on the
power.

Operate the unit correctly by following the
operating instructions.

Set the time.

Reference

page(s)

12,14,18

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While listening to PM broadcasts

There is a “rushing noise”
during a stereo broadcast
which is not audible
during a monaural
broadcast.

You hear excessive noise

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during a stereo broadcast,
and occasionally the
sound disappears.

The stereo indicator
(“STEREO”) flickers and

does not light completely.

The sound during a stereo

broadcast is highly
distorted.

The transmitting station is a long distance.

The instaliation location and orientation of
the antenna are unsuitable.

The transmitting station is a long distance.
The power of the TV set or VCR is ON.

There is a building or mountain nearby.

[Distortion is caused by interference
between the signal from the transmitting
station (direct wave) and the signal reflected
from the building or mountain (reflected
wave).]

if you are using an indoor antenna, change

to an outdoor antenna.

Try switching off the TV set or VCR.

Use a high-grade outdoor antenna, and
install it in a good location, height, and
orientation for reception,

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While listening to AM broadcasts

You hear an unusual beat
sound.

You hear a low-frequency

hum.

You are using the system at the same time
you are playing a TV set.

The antenna wire is near the power cord.

Switch off the TV set, or use the system

further away from it.

Separate the antenna wire from the power

cord.

Problem

Probable cause(s)

When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV

disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.

The location and orientation of the antenna

are incorrect.

The wiring at the back of the system is

unsuitable.

When listening to tapes

Sound is low, intermittent,

poor quality, noisy,
scratchy, or unsteady.

The deck does not enter

the recording mode.

Heads are dirty. Clean the heads.
Dolby-NR is set incorrectly. Match Dolby-NR ON/OFF according to the

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The erase-prevention tabs are removed
from the cassette.

While listening to compact discs

The display does not show
the correct indication.
Disc play does not start
when you press the piay
button.

A certain music passage
can’t be played correctly.

The disc label is upside down.

The disc is dirty.
The disc is scratched.
The disc is badly warped.
The disc is a nonstandard one.
There is condensation inside the CD

changer.
The disc is dirty. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.

Suggested remedy

if you are using an indoor antenna, change

to an outdoor antenna.

Separate the antenna wire of the TV set

from the system.

type of recording you made.

Attach tape to cover the space ieft by
removal of the erase-prevention tabs.

Set the disc with the label facing upward.
Wipe the disc with a soft cioth.

Replace the disc with a new one.

Replace the disc with a different one. 33
Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD

player.

Reference

page(s)

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18

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33

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While using the remote control

The system cannot be

operated with the remote
control.

The batteries are installed in the reverse

poiarity.
The batteries are run-down.

Ma/nfenance

if the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

if the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cioth dipped in a soap­and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.

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

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

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Re-insert the batteries in the correct
polarity.

Replace the batteries with new batteries.

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For a cleaner crisper sound

We recommend that you periodically clean parts (the shaded por
tion in the figure below) the tape contacts like the heads.
Do not use any solution other than alcohol for head cleaning.

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Technkaf spedfkations

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS power output

THD 10%, both channels driven

1 kHz continuous power output

THD 1%, both channels driven (DIN)

Input sensitivity

AUX 250 mV

Input Impedance

AUX 10kO

100 W per channel (60)

70 W per channel (60)

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS power output

THD 10%, both channels driven

1 kHz continuous power output
THD 1%, both channels driven (DIN)

Input sensitivity

AUX 250 mV

Input Impedance

AUX 10kO

70 W per channel (60)

50 W per channel (60)

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range

Sensitivity

S/N25dB 1.5 pV

Antenna terminal(s) 750 (unbalanced)

87.50-108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)

AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 522-1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)
Sensitivity

S/N 20 dB 500 pV/m

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Track system
Heads

Record/piayback

Erasure
Motor
Recording system
Erasing system

Tape speed

Frequency response (+3, ~6 dB at DECK OUT)

NORMAL (TYPE 1) 35 Hz-14 kHz

HIGH (TYPE II) 35 Hz-14 kHz

S/N

Dolby NR off
Dolby NR on

4 track, 2 channel

Solid permalloy head

Double gap ferrite head

DC servo motor

AC bias 100 kHz

AC erase

4.8 cm/s

50 dB (A weighted)

60 dB (CCIR)

CD SECTION

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

Number of channels Stereo
Frequency response

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Digital filter 8fs

D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)

Semiconductor laser/780 nm

20 Hz-20 kHz (+1,-2dB)

SPEAKER SECTION

Type

Speaker(s)

Super woofer
Woofer
Midrange

Tweeter
Impedance
Input power

Output sound pressure level 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 200 Hz, 3.5 kHz

Frequency range 45 Hz-22 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 250x330x310 mm
Weight 4.6 kg

4 way speaker system

17 cm cone type
12 cm cone type

6 cm cone type

Piezo type

Total 60

Total 160 W (Music)

Total 80 W (DIN)

55 Hz-20 kHz (-lOdB)

SPEAKER SECTION

Type
Speaker(s)

Woofer

Midrange
impedance
Input power

Output sound pressure level 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 200 Hz

Frequency range 48 Hz-22 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight

2 way 2 speaker system

14 cm cone type

3 cm cone type

Total 60

Total 100 W (Music)

Total SOW (DIN)

58 Hz-20 kHz (-lOdB)

210x330x259 mm

3.5 kg

GENERAL EfflaCTige

Power supply

For United Kingdom, Australia and
NewZealand
For others

Power consumption

Dimensions (WxHxD)

Weight

AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

270x336x347 mm

GENERAL

Power supply

For United Kingdom, Australia and
NewZealand

For others
Power consumption
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight

AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

156W

270x336x347 mm

Notes:

1. Specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Weight and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by

the digital spectrum analyzer.

MASH is a trademark of NTT.

movm0 or

shipping this system

Prepare the system as described below to pre
vent damage to the mechanism,

1. Remove all CDs,
2, Press CD.

3. Press ■ for 5 more seconds.
The display will change from “WAIT" to
“LOCKED” to "GOOD BYE” and finally

"ZZZ", Then, the unit will be turned OFF
automatically. (This will set the so-called
“shipping mode”.)

4, Unplug the stereo.

The shipping mode will turn OFF automaticatty
when you turn the power ON the next time.

133W

7.5 kg

7.1 kg

For Australia and NewZealand

50 dB (A weighted)
For others
Dolby NR off 50 dB (A weighted)
Dolby NR on 60dB(CCiR)

Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind times

Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape

THIS MUSIC SYSTEM iS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING THE NEW AM STEREO BROAD
CASTS FROM THE AM BAND RADIO STATIONS. HOWEVER LIKE MANY MUSIC

SYSTEM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET IT WILL REPRODUCE THIS AM
STEREO SIGNAL ONLY IN AM MONO, WHICH, IN EFFECT, IS OF NO LESSER QUAL
ITY THAN YOUR EXISTING AM MONO MUSIC SYSTEM.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Centra! P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan

RQT4175-2B

F1097Z1127(D)