Panasonic SC-AK52 User Manual

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-AK52

SC-AK44 SC-AK22

The illustrations show SC-AK44.

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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 op eration of system SC-AK44,

System SC-AK52

Main unit Speakers SB-AK52 SB-AK44

SA-AK52

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

SC-AK44 SC-AK22 SA-AK44 SA-AK22

SB-AK22

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Q AC mains lead.....................

For United Kingdom (RJA0044-3C)

For Russia and Ukraina (RJA0019-2K)

I I Remote control transmitter

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United Kingdom and Europe ; N2QAGB000006 (Silver) (Except Russia and Ukrana) N2QAGB000011 (Black)

For Europe (RJA0043-1C)

For Australia and New Zealand (RJA0035-X)

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Russia and Ukraina ; N2QAGB000005 (Silver)

Australia and New Zealand : N2QAG8000002

SC-AK52

SG-AK44

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United Kingdom and Europe : N2QAGB000(X11

Australia and New Zealand : N2QAGB000004

: N2QAGB000012 (Black)

I I Batteries for remote control.........................

i I FM indoor antenna

For United Kingdom and For Australia and Europe (RSA0007) New Zealand (RSA0006-J)

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2 pcs.

1 pc.

I 1 AM loop antenna (RSA0Q29-L)

n Antenna plug adaptor (SJP9009).

(United Kingdom only)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

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Tabie of cohfenfs

Sofeiy precquHons

Before using

Supplied accessories Safety precautions Caution for AC Mains Lead

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

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

Correct method of use

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

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

Basic connections (for suppiied accessories)

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

External unit connection

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

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

Auto-off function

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

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

Listening to radio broadcasts

Presetting radio broadcasts..............................................................13

Concerning compact discs

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

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

Repeat play

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

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

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

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

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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 Are.

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. Tbis can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let met£ti 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.

Service

Before recording (Deck 2 only)

Tape-to-tape recording

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

Recording from compact discs

To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function)

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

Enhancing the sound quality........................................................ 25

Boosting the super woofer.............................................................. 25

Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer

Varying the sound quality with №e acoustic image

(Al) equalizer

Using tile timer.................................................................................. 27

Using the play/record timer

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

Using an external unit Troubleshooting guide

Maintenance........................................................................................30

Specifications..................................................................................... 31

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Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,

indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any o&ier 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.

Cotifloft il^r AC Ma»i5 lea#

(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 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 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 4- 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 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.

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

Concerning the reinofe contrai

A 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. Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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.

B 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 the remote control a shorter distance from the system.

To prevent damage

• Never place heavy items on top of the unit.

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.

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

Ptacemerif otspeakors

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

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

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.

Connections

Basic connections (for supplied accessories)

• Plug the AC mains lead into a household mains socket only after all other connecfions have been made.

• To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull 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.

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 so (+) and (-) are correct. Never allow the exposed wires to contact each other when connected.

Incorrect connection can damage the unit.

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.

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.

(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.

nwa The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not

use it with other equipment.

Connections

Optional antenna connections

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

FM outdoor antenna

Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in stalled. ® Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. @ Twist the shield braid, d) Expose the core wire.

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

fgf AM outdoor antenna

Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna.

Run 5 to 12 m of vinyi-covered wire horizontally along a window or

other convenient location.

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

External unit connection

• Make sure that the power supply for ail 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 c^les sold separately.

Connecting analogue equipment

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

Connecting digital equipment to the optical liber out terminal (For United Kingdmn and Europe:

model SC-AK52 and 5C-AK44 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.

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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Main unit

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® AC supply indicator (AC IN)

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

For Australia and New Zealand

Standby/on switch (O/I, POWER)....................................11

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.

For United Kingdom and Europe

Standby/on switch (cD/1)

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,

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(3) Piay timer/record timer button

(©PLAY/0REC)

@ Ciock/timer button (CLOCK/TiMER)

(D Deck 1 open button DECK 1 OPEN) (I) Deck 1 cassette holder

@ Disc tray

(D and only

Super woofer on/off button (S.WOOFER)

(D Deck 2 open button DECK 2 OPEN)..

® Deck 2 cassette holder @ CD open/close button (±, OPEN/CLOSE) ® Headphone jack (PHONES)

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Remote control signal sensor AUX button (AUX)

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Tuner/band select button (TUNER, BAND) Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1^)

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

Display

Disc direct play buttons and indicators

(CD 1 - CD 5)

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RDS button (RDS DISPLAY)..........................................12

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

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

Display select/demonstration button (-D1SPLAY/-DEMO)

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

Basic operating buttons

Functions change according to the source,

and only

3D Al button (3D Ai)

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Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ)........ 25

Jog control (SOUND EQ)

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Joy stick (SOUND EQ) Volume control (VOL)

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Auto off button (AUTO OFF)

Numeric buttons (>10,1-9, 0).................................

Program button (PROGRAM)...............................

Cancel button (CANCEL) Muting button (MUTING)

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Pause/preset channel select button (11/V) Sleep button (SLEEP) Disc button (DISC) Random button (RANDOM)

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

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Play/preset channel select button (^/A).... 13,15,19

Stop/program clear button (H/CLEAR)..

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If the dock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown when the unit is switched to standby. This function is set to on at the time of purchase.

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

The display changes each time the button is held down.

NO DEMO (off)« DEMO (on)

Aufo-off fiMnthon

by remote control only

When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.

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

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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