Panasonic SA-AK640, SC-AK640K, SC-AK640S, SB-AK640, SB-WAK640 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-AK640

RQTV0079-M

L0106KE0

GCP

En Sp

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3

Placement of speakers ............................3

Getting started .........................................4

Overview of controls ...............................6

Discs .........................................................7

Cassette tape – Play and record ..........11

Radio .......................................................13

Microphone mixing ................................14

Timer .......................................................15

Sound adjustment .................................16

External unit ...........................................17

Maintenance ...........................................17

When moving the unit ...........................17

Troubleshooting guide ..........................18

Specifi cations ........................................19

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x AC power supply cord

2 x Remote control batteries

1 x Power plug adaptor

1 x FM indoor antenna

1 x AM loop antenna

1 x Remote Control

(N2QAHB000064)

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

Operations in these instructions are described mainly
using remote control, but you can do the operations on
the main unit if the controls are the same.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

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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.

System

SC-AK640

Main unit

SA-AK640

Front speakers

SB-AK640

Subwoofer

SB-WAK640

Inside of product

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Placement of speakers

TweeterTweeter

Subwoofer

Front speaker

(right)

Front speaker

(left)

Main

unit

Place the
subwoofer on the
fl oor or a sturdy
shelf so that it will
not cause vibration.

Front speakers

• Place the front speakers so that the tweeter is on the
inside.

• You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

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.

Note:

• Keep your speakers at least 10mm 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
infl uenced by magnetism.

• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you
play sound at high levels over extended periods.

• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

– When playing distorted sound.
– When adjusting the sound quality.

Caution

•

Use the speakers only with the recommended system.
Failure to do so can damage the amplifi er and speakers,
and can cause fi re. Consult a qualifi ed service person if
damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is
apparent.

• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

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(L)

(R)

Getting started

Step 1

Step 1

- Making the connections

- Making the connections

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.

1

Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna
up on its base.

2

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive

tape

4

Voltage selector.

Use a fl at-head screwdriver to set the voltage
selector on the rear panel to the appropriate
position for the area in which this system is used.

5

Connect the AC power supply cord.

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.

Connector

Appliance inlet

If the power plug does not fi t your socket, use the power plug
adaptor (included).

For your reference

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset
some memory items after plugging in the unit.

Note:

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.

To household AC outlet

Gray

3

Connect the speaker cords.

Grey (+)

Blue (–)

Blue

Black

Red

Red (+)

Black (–)

Red (+)

Black (–)

Connect the left
(L) side in the
same way

Subwoofer

(SB-WAK640)

Grey

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Optional antenna connections

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

Note:

Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna







Rear panel

of this unit

FM outdoor antenna
(not included)

75 Ω coaxial cable
(not included)

Shield braid

Core wire

30 mm

15 mm

Rear panel

of this unit

AM outdoor antenna (not included)

AM loop antenna
(included)

5-12 m

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The antenna should be installed by a competent
technician.

• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or
other convenient location.

• Leave the loop antenna connected.

Step 2

Step 2

- Inserting batteries into the remote control

- Inserting batteries into the remote control

AA/R6/LR6

■ Batteries

• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

• Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Store in a cool, dark place.

• Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held
close to the front panel.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage,
which may cause a fi re.

• If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.

Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of

your body.

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types at the same time.

• heat or expose to fl ame.

• take apart or short circuit.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

• put heavy objects on the remote control.

• spill liquids onto the remote control.

■ Use

Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range

of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Refer to page 6 for the remote control sensor position.

Step 3

Step 3

- DEMO function

- DEMO function

When the unit is fi rst plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown
on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO
ON”.

Press and hold [DISPLAY, –DEMO].

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

While in standby mode, select “NO DEMO” to reduce power consumption.

Note:

DEMO function cannot be turned on when Dimmer is on.

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Overview of controls

Main unit

Main unit

Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference.

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected

to the AC power supply.

1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (10, 18)

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.

6 H.BASS selection (16)

Deck 1 cassette holder (11)

Disc trays

Remote control signal
sensor

Disc tray open/close (7)

Disc direct play (8)

Headphone jack
(PHONES)

Avoid listening for
prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing
damage.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
(not included)

Deck 2 cassette holder
(11)

Display, demonstration (5)

Record (12, 17)

Deck 1 open (11)

4 Tuner/Band selection (13)

7 Disc play/pause (7)

Stop (11)

Deck selection (11)

Deck 2 open (11)

Disc skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,

tune/preset channel selection, time

adjustment (11)

3 Volume control

8 Tape play (11)

Display panel

5 Music port selection (17)

Music port jack (17)

Single disc change (8)

Multiple discs change (8)

Microphone volume control (14)

Microphone jack (14)

2 Subwoofer selection (16)

To select the desired display during play mode.
Each time you press the button:

Normal = Refl ection = (off)

Remote control

Remote control

Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit.

Sleep timer (16),

Auto off

1

Program (8, 13)

Play mode (7, 11, 13)

Repeat (9)

Intro selection (9)

Marker memory/recall (9)

Album selection (7)

5

4

8

Muting

7

Title search (9)

2

3

Preset EQ (16)

Disc (7)

Delete (9)

Dimmer,
Play timer/record timer (15)

Numeric, characters (7, 9, 13)

Display (8),
Clock/timer (15)

Disc skip/search, tape fast­forward/rewind, tune/preset
channel selection, time
adjustment, cursor
(7, 9, 12, 13, 15)

Enter (8)

6

Stop/program clear (7, 9)

This auto off function
allows you to turn off the unit in
disc or tape mode only after left
unused for 10 minutes.

• Press and hold [–AUTO OFF] to

activate the function.

• Press and hold [–AUTO OFF]

again to cancel.

• The setting is maintained even if

the unit is turned off.

To dim the display
panel.

To mute the sound.

• Press the button to activate.

• Press again to cancel.

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Discs

Numeric
buttons

Basic play

Basic play

1

Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open
the tray.

The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the
label facing up.
Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

2

Press [6, CD] to start play.

You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and
play the other loaded discs.

Current disc indicator

To Actio n

stop play Press [ 7 , CLEAR] during play.

Display when in the stop mode:
Example: “MP3” indicates the disc contains MP3

fi l e s .

Total number
of albums

Total number
of tracks

pause play Press [ 6 , CD] during play.

Press again to resume play.

skip album

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the desired
album during play or when in stop mode.
Display when selecting in stop mode (example):

Current album

Number of tracks
in current album

• This function does not work during 1-DISC
RANDOM and ALL-DISC RANDOM mode. It is
applicable only during program stop mode.

skip tracks Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] .

• During random play (\ see below, “Play Mode
function”), you cannot skip to tracks which have
been played.

During 1-ALBUM and 1-ALBUM RANDOM mode,
track skipping can only be done within the current
album.

search
through
tracks

Press and hold [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] duri ng
play or pause to search.

• During program play (\ page 8), or random play
(\ see below, “Play Mode function”), you can
search only within the track.

Play Mode function

Play Mode function

You can listen to specifi c discs and tracks.

Preparation

Select and play your desired disc.

Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Mode To play

1-DISC

1 DISC

one selected disc.

1-DISC RANDOM

1 DISC RND

one selected disc randomly.

ALL-DISC

ALL DISC

all loaded discs in succession from the
selected disc to the fi nal disc.
Example: 4→5→1→2→3.

ALL-DISC RANDOM

ALL DISC RND

all loaded discs randomly.

1-SONG

1-SON G

one selected track on the selected disc.

Press the numeric buttons to select the
track in the current disc.
Play starts from the selected track.

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the
album.
Press the numeric buttons to select the
track in the current album.
Play starts from the selected track.

1-ALBUM

1-ALB UM

one selected album on the selected disc.
Press [ALBUM (

or )] to select the

album.

1- ALBUM RANDOM

1-ALB UM RND

all tracks in one selected album
randomly.
Press [ALBUM (

or )] to select the

album.

When playback ends

The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is
changed even if the unit is turned off.

Note:

You cannot use program mode together with “Play Mode function”.

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Numeric
buttons

Changing multiple discs (MULTI CHANGE)

Changing multiple discs (MULTI CHANGE)

By main unit only

1

Press [0, MULTI CHANGE] to open the trays.

2

Press the button repeatedly to check and change
multiple discs.

Note:

• The tray with a disc being played will not open.

• If the player is stopped, all trays will open. To close the remaining
trays simultaneously, press [0, OPEN/CLOSE].

Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)

Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)

By main unit only

While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other
trays.

1

Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE].

2

Press [1 3 ~ 5 3] to select the desired tray.

3

Change the disc.

4

Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE] again to close the tray.

CChecking the track information

hecking the track information

You can select a desired disc display mode.

Press [DISPLAY] during play or pause.

Elapsed play time Remaining play time

Elapsed
play time

➞

Remaining
play time

➞

Album Name

Tag (Artist)

➞

Tag (Track)

➞

Tag (Album)

➞

Track Name

➞

➞

Note:

• When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time
display shows “– –:– –”.

• When a title is longer than 9 characters, it will scroll across the
display. The scrolling will start after every 3 seconds.

• “NO TAG” is displayed if titles with tags have not been entered.

• Maximum number of displayable characters: approximately 32

• This unit can display album, track and artist name with WMA tags
and MP3 ID3 tags (version 1.0 and 1.1).

• Titles containing text data that the unit does not support cannot be
displayed.

• ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about
the track.

• Titles entered with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly on
this unit.

Advanced play

Advanced play

Program play

Program play

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

1

Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].

2

Press [PROGRAM].

“PGM” appears.

3

Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.

4

Press the numeric buttons to select your desired
track.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other tracks.

5

Press [6, CD] to start play.

1

Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.

2

Press [7, CLEAR].

3

Press [PROGRAM].

4

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired
album.
To select an album directly, press the numeric
buttons after pressing [ALBUM ( or )].

5

Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] to select the
track.
To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons
after pressing [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF].

6

Press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks.

7

Press [6, CD] to start play.

For two-digit track, press [

h

10] once then the two digits.

For three-digit track, press [h10] twice then the three digits.

To Actio n

cancel
program mode

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

replay the
program

Press [PROGRAM] then [ 6 , CD] in the stop
mode.

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To Actio n

add to the
program

Repeat steps 3 to 4 in the stop mode.

Repeat steps 4 to 6 in the stop mode.

check program
contents

Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] when
“PGM” is displayed in the stop mode.

The track number, program order and disc
number are displayed:

Program orderTrack number

The program order is displayed followed by the
album number and track number.

clear the last
track

Press [DEL] in the stop mode.

clear all
programmed
tracks

Press [ 7 , CLEAR] in the stop mode. “CLEAR
ALL” is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press the
button again to clear all tracks.

Note:

• You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 or WMA tracks.

• The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open
the disc tray.

• You cannot program more than one disc for MP3 or WMA.

Repeat play

Repeat play

You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.

Press [REPEAT].

“

” is displayed.

To cancel

Press [REPEAT] again.

“

” is cleared.

Note:

You can use repeat mode with “Program play” (\ page 8) and “Play
Mode function” ( \ page 7).

Marking a track

Marking a track

Enables you to mark one track for each loaded disc so that
you can directly play the track later.

During play, press and hold the [MARKER] until “STORING”
blinks on the display to mark your favourite track.

Press [MARKER] during play or stop mode to recall and
play a marked track.

Note:

• “NO MARKER” indicates that the marker in the current disc is
empty.

• The marker memory is cleared when you open the disc trays except
for the current disc which is in play or pause mode.

• This function does not work during any random/program mode.

Advanced function (

Advanced function (

only)

only)

Album scan

Album scan

This function allows you to fi nd an album by listening to the
fi rst track of all albums in the current disc for 10 seconds
each.

1

Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].

2

Press [INTRO] to start the intro function.

3

While your desired album is playing, press [6, CD].
Intro mode is canceled and the playback continues.

INTRO function is canceled after playing the fi rst track in
the last album.
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [7, CLEAR].

Note:

This function does not work during any random/program mode.

Album/Track title search

Album/Track title search

This function enables you to search your desired album or
track.

1

Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].

2

For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] once.
For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] twice.

3

Press the numeric buttons repeatedly to select your
desired character then press [CURSOR ] to key in
the next character.

• You can enter up to 8 characters.

• To edit, press [CURSOR ( or )] to revise any
characters.

• To delete, move the cursor over the character and then
press [DEL].

Numbered
buttons

Characters Numbered

buttons

Characters

1 1 6 M N O 6

2 A B C 2 7 P Q R S 7

3 D E F 3 8 T U V 8

4 G H I 4 9 W X Y Z 9

5 J K L 5 0 0

h

10 space ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; < = > ? _

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4

Press [ENTER].
Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] to search for
previous or next match.

The match title is displayed.

Album title search

Blinks to indicate album title search mode

Matched album title

Track title search

Blinks to indicate track title search mode

Matched track title

5

Press [6, CD] to start play from the album/track
found.

Note:

This function does not work during any random/program mode.

NOTE on CDs

• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.

• Choose disc with this mark.

• This unit can play MP3 or WMA fi les and CD-DA format audio
CD-R/RW that have been fi nalized.

• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW due to the condition of
the recording.

• Do not use irregularly shaped disc.

• Do not use disc with labels and stickers that are coming off or with
adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

• Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc.

• Do not write anything on the disc.

Using DualDiscs

The “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it
may not be possible to play them on this unit.

Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.

• Press [y /I, POWER] to turn off the unit and remove the power
plug only after all the displays have disappeared.

• Always press [0 , OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.

• Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an
accident.

• Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram.

• Insert one disc into the tray.

Discs (Continued)

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Cassette tape – Play and record

The buttons described for “Cassette tape – Play and
record” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated
otherwise.

Basic play

Basic play

You can use either DECK 1 or DECK 2 for tape playback.
Use normal position tapes.

High position and metal position tapes can be played, but
the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics
of these tapes.

1

Press [3, TAPE].

The unit turns on.
If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One
touch play).

2

Press [0 OPEN] for DECK 1 or [OPEN 0] for DECK 2
and insert the cassette.

Insert with the side to be played facing towards you
and the exposed tape facing down. Close the holder by
hand.

Front side

3

Press [3, TAPE] to start play.

To Actio n

stop tape playback Press [ 7 , STOP].

fast-forward and
rewind

Press [4 / REW / ] or [ / FF / ¢].

select between
loaded decks

Press [DECK 1/2] (remote control :
[PLAY MODE]).

Note:

• Tape playback is momentarily interrupted if you open the other
deck.

• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
in the mechanism.

• Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be
wound up before the tape is played.

• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.

NOTE on MP3 or WMA

• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.

• This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20
sessions.

• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).

•

To play in a certain order, prefi x the folder and fi le names with 3-digits
numbers in the order you want to play them.

When “NOT MP3/ERROR1” appears on the display, an unsupported
MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that track and play the
next one.

• Noise may occur when playing WMA fi les.

• This unit cannot play WMA fi les that are copy protected.

Limitations on MP3 or WMA play

• If you have recorded MP3 or WMA on the same disc as CD-DA,
only the format recorded in the fi rst session can be played.

• Some MP3 or WMA may not be played due to the condition of the
disc or recording.

• Due to differences and variations of WMA tags, some fi les may not
play or display the tags’ information properly.

• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded
them.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.

WMA is a compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
It achieves the same sound quality
as MP3 with a fi le size that is smaller
than that of MP3.

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By remote control only

record
specifi c
discs/tracks

1) Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select
the disc.
Ensure disc is stopped.

2) Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired
mode (\ page 7).

3)

For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-SONG mode:
Press [ALBUM (

or )] to select the

album.

For 1-SONG mode:
Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] to

select the track.

Tape-to-tape recording:

➀ Press [3, TAPE] and then [7, STOP].
➁ Press [0 OPEN] for DECK 1 and insert the cassette

to record.

3

Press [¶, REC] to start recording.

Other basic operations

Other basic operations

To Actio n

stop recording Press [7 , STOP].

record on the other
side of the tape

Turn the cassette over and press [¶, REC].

erase a recorded
sound

1) Press [3, TAPE] and then [ 7 , STOP].

2) Insert the recorded tape into DECK 2.
Ensure there is no tape in DECK 1.

3) Press [¶, REC].

Note:

• Changes to volume and sound adjustments do not affect
recording.

• You cannot open DECK 1 while recording.

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

Erasure prevention

Erasure prevention

The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent
recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.

Side A

Tab for side ATab for side B

To re-record

Normal cassette

Adhesive tape

Numeric
buttons

Recording

Recording

Selection of tapes for recording

Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this
unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.

Preparation

Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin
immediately.

1

Press [OPEN 0] for DECK 2 and insert the cassette
to be recorded.

Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you
and the exposed tape facing down.

2

Select the source to be recorded.
Radio recording:

Tune in the station. (\ page 13)

Disc recording:

➀ Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
Press [6, CD] and then [7 , STOP].
➁ Prepare the desired disc recording mode.

To Actio n

record
programmed
tracks

Perform steps 2 to 4 in “Program play”
(\ page 8).

Perform steps 3 to 6 in “Program play”
(\ page 8).

Cassette tape – Play and record (Continued)