Panasonic SCAK75 User Manual

CD Stereo System

SC-AK95
5C-AK75

Operating Instructions

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Dear customer

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

fable of Contents

These operating instructions are applicable to the following
systems.
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the
operation of system SC-AK95.

System

Main unit

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Speakers

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.

Please note them in the space provided below and keep for

future reference.

Main unit
Speakers

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Front

Center

Surround

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

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SC-AK95

SA-AK95

SB-AK95

SB-PC55

SB-PS55

SC-AK75

SA-AK75

SB-AK75

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SB-PS55A

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

Precautions
Concerning the remote control
Placement of speakers
Connections

Basic connections (for supplied accessories)
Optional antenna connections

External unit connection............................................................. 8

Front panel controls

Demo function
Setting the time
Presetting radio broadcasts

Listening to radio broadcasts

Listening to CDs

Setting/Removing CDs
Sequential play

Direct access play....

Single CD play
Repeat play ...
Random play . .
Program play. .
To listen to special CDs and tracks

(CD MANAGER function) .....................................................20

CD-TEXT function.....................................................................21

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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:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

Listening to tapes . .....

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FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J) 1 pc.

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Please check and identify the supplied acces
sories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when ask
ing for replacement parts.

{Only forU.S.A.)

To order accessories contact 1-800-211-7262 or
web site (

http://www.panasonic.com).

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AM loop antenna set (RSA0022)

• AM loop antenna ........................................................... 1 pc.

• AM antenna holder

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1 pc.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:

Using the builMn sound quality/sound field

settings

Boosting the super woofer..................................................... 27

Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image

(Al) equalizer
Varying the sound quality with the manual

equalizer
Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Before recording...................................................................... 32

Recording from radio broadcasts.......................................... 33

Recording from CDs.................................................................. 34

Tape-to-tape recording

Singing along with KARAOKE

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

Using an external unit ............................................................ 43

Concerning CDs

Concerning cassette tapes....................................................... 44

Technical specifications

Troubleshooting guide............................................................ 46

Maintenance
Before moving or shipping this

system

Product service

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rim

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CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu
nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and re
ceiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radioATV technician
for help.

FCC Notice: This system complies with new Part 15, except
for the radio receiver, which complies with old Part 15,
Subpart C of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: {1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause

undesirable operation. The radio receiver is not subject to
above item (2).

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,
SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap
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Before using this unit please read these operating instructions care

fully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit

itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below.

Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.

Power Source—The unit should be connected to power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the unit.
Polarization—If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will
fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.

3.

Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug
or cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body
when connecting or disconnecting it.

4.

Nonuse Periods—When the unit is not used, turn the power off.

When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.

Environment

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—if an outside antenna is con

nected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides information with re
spect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure below.

3. Heat—The unit shoufd be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators and the like.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5"C (41 ^F)
or greater than 35“C (95'T).

4. Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in the following
conditions...

• immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• in a steamy or very humid room.

•when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a

warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To
correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour
for the moisture to evaporate.

Placemenf

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. Ventilation—The unit should be situated so that its location or

position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow
10 cm (4") clearance from the rear of the unit.

2. Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject
this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.

3. Magnetism—The unit should be situated away from equipment
or devices that generate strong magnetic fields,

4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, other than system com
ponents, on top of the unit.

5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

6. Carts and Stands—The unit should be used only with a cart or

stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

The unit and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un
even surfaces may cause the unit and cart com
bination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The unit should not be mounted to

a wait or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.

(•*■ page 47 for details.)

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft doth lightly moist
ened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

2. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water—for ex
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Damp basements should also be avoided.

1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

2. Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the unit be
yond that described in the operating instructions. All other servic
ing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.
For the address of an authorized servicenfer:
In the U.S.A. 1 -800-211 -7262 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com)
In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site
(

www.panasonic.ca/fdbckca.htm)

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur
chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip
ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic industries Associ
ation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound
come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive
hearing.

We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level

BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.

Comerning the remote contrai

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

• Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt

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

• If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time, 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.

Battery life

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage

or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

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.

Remote control sensor

About 7 meters in front
of the signal sensor

Transmission
window

Operation notes

• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor

and remote control unit.

• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight

or to the bright light of an invertor fluorescent light.

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

remote control unit free from dust.

• If this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass

doors’ thickness or color might make it necessary to use the 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.

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Front speaker (Left)

Surround speaker (Left)

Center
speaker

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

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Main unit

Front speaker
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Surround speaker (Right)

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Center speaker

Place the center speaker above or below the television, as close to
the television as possible.

Surround speakers

As well as enjoying normal stereo reproduction with the left and
right front speakers, surround speakers can also be connected to
the system in order to enjoy a feeling of depth and movement of
sound.

Check the L (Lett) or R (Right) channels indication on the underside
of the speakers for correct placement. Place the speakers with the
Panasonic logo facing toward the listening position.
We recommend that surround speakers be placed on the side of or
slightly behind the listener at ear level.
However the position should be adjusted to your personal prefer
ence, because the effect varies to some degree depending upon the
type of music and the music source.

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Attaching to a wail B

Set speaker onto screws and slide through bracket to lock into po
sition.

The wall or pillar on which the speaker systems are to be attached
should be capable of supporting a weight of 5 kilograms.

For your reference

To fix the wire feed it through slit @ in the speaker.

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 per
formance.

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The front speakers (and center speaker) 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 between 15 and 30 minutes. The demagnetizing function of
the TV will eliminate the distortion. If the irregular coloring is still visi
ble when the TV is turned on again, move the speakers further
away from the TV.

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Connections

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• Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after all
other connections have been made.

•To prepare the FM indoor antenna, the AM loop antenna wire and
speaker cords, twist the vinyl cover tip and pull off.

n 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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For best reception sound quality:

An FM outdoor antenna is recommended page 8).

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 feast interference.

Q Connect the front speakers.

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,

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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 terminals, you will only have
a combined impedance of 30.

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

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Connect the center speaker.

Connect the surround speakers.

If only one of the surround speakers is connected, no sound

wilt come out. Be sure to connect both speakers.

Q Connect the AC power cord.

Conrmcti<ms

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

FM outdoor antenna Ш

Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in
stalled.
(?) Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.
(2) Twist the shield braid.

@ Expose the core wire.

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

AM outdoor antenna Ш

Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop anten

na. Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally along a window

or other convenient location.

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

an outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

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

•When units other than these are to be connected, please consult
with your audio dealer.
This example shows how to connect an analog player with a
PHONO OUT/LINE OUT switch. E

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• Only analog players with built-in phono equalizers can be con

nected.

• Set the switch on the back of the analog player to “LINE OUT”.

This unit has Dolby Pro Logic circuitry. If the audio output of video
equipment is connected to the AUX terminal of this unit, the sound
will be reproduced with the same powerful stereophonic effects
tound In movie theaters (•■ page 30).

Laser disc
player (not included)

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AUDIO OUT

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Rear panel of this unit

front panel controls

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® Power “STANDBY 6/ON” switch

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(POWER, STANDBY Ci)/ON)................................. 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.

@ Single play button (SINGLE ►).......................... 17

SC-AK95 only

Karaoke button (KARAOKE)

Microphone volume control

(MIC VOL) .............................................................. 38

SC-AK95 only

Microphone jacks (MIC1, MIC2)

SC-AK95 only

DOLBY PRO LOGIC on/off button

(DOLBY PRO LOGIC)............................................ 30

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Center mode select button

(CENTER MODE)

Play timer/record timer button
(©PLAY/0REC)

Clock/timer button

(CLOCKTriMER)......................................... 11,40,41

Deck 1 open button
(DECK 1, ^ OPEN)

Deck 1 cassette holder......................................... 25

Deck 2 cassette holder........................................ 25

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40,41

Center console E]

@ Display select/de monstrati on button

(-DISPLAY/-DEMO)

@ AUX button (AUX)

@ Tape/deck select button

(TAPE, DECK 1/2).......................................

@ CD button (CD)
@ Tuner/band select button

(TUNER, BAND).

@ Display panel
@ Reverse mode select button

(REV MODE)

@) Basic operating buttons

Functions change according to the source,

@ Recording start/stop button

(• REC/STOP)

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

@ Volume control (VOLUME)
@ Super woofer on/off button

(SUPER WOOFER).....................................

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front ponel controls

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© CD rack panel........................................................................... 14

© CD rack panel open button (OPEN)............................................ 14

@ CD MANAGER button

(CD MANAGER).

0 Disc/track select button/indicator

Name

............................................................... 20,35

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(DISCmACK)...................................................... 15

® Text edit button (TEXT EDIT)
® Text mode select button (TEXT MODE) ... 21

@ Jog dial (JOG)........................................................................... 15

® Headphone jack (PHONES)........................................................

(9) Acoustic image equalizer display

(Al EQ)

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0 Sound equalizer control/indicator

(SOUND EQ)......................................................................... 27

(Jj) Deck 2 open button

(DECK 2 ^ OPEN)................................................................. 25

Remote control El

Buttons such as (p function in exactly the same way as the buttons
on the main unit,

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0 Power button (POWER)
@ Numeric buttons
@ Program button (PROGRAM)
® Cancel button (CANCEL)

............................... 11

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18
19

0 Input selection buttons

(AUX, TAPE, CD, TUNER)

SC-AK95 only

Channel select button (CH SELECT)

SC-AK95 only

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12,15, 25, 43

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31

DOLBY PRO LOGIC on/off button

(□□ PRO LOGIC)
® Muting button (MUTING)
0 ◄/v button (◄/v)

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..................................... 13, 25

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37

@ Sleep button (SLEEP)............................................... 43

@ Equalizer button (EQ)

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27
0 Super woofer on/off button (S. WOOFER) ... 27
@ Disc button (DISC)
@ Random button (RANDOM)
@ Repeat button (REPEAT)

SC-AK95 only

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18

17

Channel level select buttons
(~ CH LEVEL +)

SC-AK95 only

Test button (TEST)

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31

0 \«/« ►►/►w buttons

►►/►w)....................................... 15, 26

© ►/II/a button (►/!!/a)...................................

0 Stop button (■)

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0 Volume buttons (— VOLUME +)

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15,25

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When the demo function is activated, a demonstration of the spec
trum analyzer using space travel images is shovi/n on the display
panel.

Turning the demo function ON/OFF

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

DEMO (ON)- ->N0 DEMO (OFF)

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

•When the system is ON

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

•When the system is OFF
If the clock has not been set

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This is a 12-hour display clock.
This example in the figure shows how to set the time for
4:25 p,m.

Q Switch on the power.
Q Press CLOCKn'flVIER to select “CLOCK”.

Every time you press the button;
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^—Previous display^

(within 7 seconds or so)

Press V or A to show the present time.
Press CLOCK/TilWER 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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Presetting radio broadcasts

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

manual memory presetting.

Mf 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 the band.

The power will come on automatically.

Every time you press the button; “FM”<—>“AM”.

n Press TUNE MODE to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button; “MANUAL”^—^“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.
Continue to hold the button.

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

button repeatedly until the station is tuned in.

Fj Press and hold MEMORY until the frequency

begins to change.

This will start presetting automatically. When finished, the radio

will tune in the last station memorized.

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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

The memory can retain presetting for up to two weeks after being
disconnected from the power source.

FM allocation settings:

The FM frequency step is set to 0.2 MHz at the time of shipment.

By adjusting the allocation as shown below, you can enable the sys

tem to receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.

1. Press and hold TUNER BAND for approximately 5 seconds.
The frequency display will be returned to the minimum frequency
of the FM band and the display will begin to flash.

Keep holding for approximately 5 more seconds.

2. When the display stops flashing and indicates a different fre
quency number (the frequency step is changed to 0.1 MHz.), re
lease TUNER BAND.

To return to the original frequency, repeat steps 1 to 2 above.

Preset channel

After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previous

ly preset in the memory will be cleared.

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The power will come on automatically.

Every time you press the button; “FM"<—>“AM”.

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“MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button; “MANUAL”^—^'‘PRESET”,
PRESET: For preset stations

MANUAL: For non-preset stations

B 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 station.

Adjust the volume level.

Auto tuning

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

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

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

To stop auto tuning Press either v or a again.

If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode El

Press FM MODE/BP. (“MONO” will light up.)

Sound will be produced in monaural, but this also reduces noise.

Press the button again to cancel. “MONO” will go out.

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

You can preset an FM station in monaural by following the steps un
der “Presetting only your favorite stations” page 12). After select
ing the station in step 1, select “MONO” with FM MODE/BP, then
continue with steps 2 and 3.

• If you preset stations in memory, you can tune in a preset station
by simply selecting the preset channel with the numeric buttons on
the remote control.

1. Press TUNER on the remote control.

2. Press the numeric button{s) to select the desired preset

channel.
To select a two-digit channel:

Press >10 and then the two numbers you want within 10 sec

onds or so.

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

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You can set and remove CDs while a CD is playing.

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1. Open the rack panel.

1. Open the rack panel.

2. Slide the loader carriage to the slot you want.

Do not slide the loader carriage when the lever is down.

3. Push the end of lever down.

The CD rolls out into the loader carriage.
Remove the CD now.

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Except when setting or removing CDs, keep hands out of the
changer while open. You could injure yourself if somehow entangled
in the internal mechanism.

2. Slide the loader carriage to the slot you want

To prevent damage

The loader carriage has a LOCK position (when the lever is
down) and a RELEASE position (when the lever is up). When
you slide the loader carriage to select the slot you want, make
sure it is in the RELEASE position.
You can read the numbers between the prongs as shown below.

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(-^ page 17).

Always observe the following points.

• Never load more than one CD in any given slot.

• Do not use 3" (8 cm) CDs fitted with expander rings.

• Do not put anything other than CDs in the changer.

• Do not set a CD in the slot of the CD being played (slot flashes).

• Sometimes the rack panel cannot be opened while a CD is play
ing. Wait until it can.

• Do not open the CD front panel and press the eject button when
“SEARCH” appears in the display.

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

cracked.

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

•Always unload all CDs before moving the system.

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

• Do not use irregular shape CDs.

3. © Lower the lever on the loader carriage and
set the CD in the groove with the label facing

to the right

@ Raise the lever.

Label side

4. Close the rack panel gently.

You will hear a catching sound when the rack panel closes.

Press on center
piece.

Press CD.

The power will come on automatically.

Set CDs in the rack,

(-► page 14 for details)

Q Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection

mode.

(The indicator illuminates with a green color.)

PI Turn JOG to select the desired CD number.

While the CD number is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

Press ►/! I/a . (Play will begin.)

The changer will play all CDs up through the one before the
CD you started with, and it wilt stop automatically after playing
the last track on it.

If you selected an empty slot in step 4, the changer will search
for the next slot with a CD in it and sequential play will begin
from there.

Pj Adjust the volume level.

To stop the CD play

Press ■.

To select a disc with the remote control

© Press DISC.
@ while “—” is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

Press the numeric button(s) to select the desired CD.

To select a two-digit CD

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

For example

CD no. 20: >10~>2-^0
CD no, 35: >10^3^5

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This indicates there are 13 or more tracks on the disc in the play
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To pause Press ►/II/a during playback.

To resume playback, press

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To search forward/

backward (Search)

To skip forward/
backward

• If you leave the front panel open while a CD is playing, the chang
er will stop when the CD finishes.

• During random play (-*■ page 17), you cannot skip to tracks which
have already been played.

• During program play (^ page 18) 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 forward or backward.

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(The indicator illunninates with a green color.)

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While the CD number is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

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tion mode.

(The indicator illuminates with an orange color.)

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Turn JOG to select the desired track number.

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Press ►/II/a.

The CD will be played from the selected track.

To stop the CD play

Press ■-

To select a disc/track with the remote control

© Press DISC,
© While “—” is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

Press the numeric button(s) to select the desired CD.

@ Press the numeric button(s) to select the track.

To select a two-digit track

Press >10 and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or

so.

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Single CD play is for that special CD of yours, perhaps one you just
bought. The changer has a slot for one special CD which you can
use even when the rack is fuf! (max. 50 CDs).

Press OPEN to open the rack panel, and set

the CD in slot No. 0.

Close the rack panel and press SINGLE >,

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The CD in the slot No. 0 will be played from the first track to

the last.

For your reference

While “SINGLE” appears on the display, you can start play from the
► button as well as the SINGLE ► button.

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Press REPEAT before or during play.

All tracks on the loaded CDs are repeated.

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT once again.

To repeat your favorite tracks

1. Program the tracks you want (■* page 18).

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

3. Press ►/! I/a . Playback will start.

To repeat just one track

Set the 1-TRACK mode {■* page 20), press REPEAT before or dur
ing playback, and make sure “ (tD ” is displayed.

To repeat afl tracks on a specific CD

Set the 1 -DISC mode page 20), press REPEAT before or during
playback, and make sure “ CD ” ¡s displayed.

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Press RANDOM.

All tracks on the loaded CDs will be played in random order. Play
back will stop automatically when a maximum of 72 tracks from the
loaded CDs have been played.

To cancel random play

Press RANDOM once again.

For random play with just one specific CD

Set the 1-DISC mode page 20) and press RANDOM,

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•You can use random play with your program. Only the pro
grammed tracks will be played, but in random order,

•Once more than 25 tracks have been played in random mode, a
track may be played again.

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• Everyone has their favorite tracks. You can program the changer
to play them in a specific order. With this changer, you can make
one program and fil! it with up to 24 selections from any of the CDs
in the rack.

•You can also program a certain track during playback.
(See “Direct programming" below.)

n Press CD.

Ensure CD is stopped.

Press PROGRAM.
Press DISC.

While “—” is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

Select the CD(s) you want with the numeric button(s).

You can select slot No. 0.

“SINGLE” appears on the display.

Press the numeric button(s) to select the de

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If, while listening to a certain track, you decide that you want to pro
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[While the track you want to program is playing]

Press PROGRAM.

The display will return to the original indication after about 3 sec

onds.

When you make a program as explained under “Program play”

above, and then perform this procedure without clearing the pro

gram first, the selected track is added to the end of the program.
To listen to programmed tracks, press PROGRAM and check
“PRGM" appears on the display, then press ►.

During program play, the PROGRAM button does not operate.

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To cancel program play mode

Press PROGRAM in the stop mode.

Programmed contents will be saved in memory.
Pressing ■ 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.

For example

Track no. 20: >10-^2-^0
Track no. 35: >10^3->5

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

can be programmed.

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Repeat steps 3 through 5.

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Press CANCEL.

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All tracks Press ■.

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.

1. Press PROGRAM.

2. Press ►/II/a.

If you program a track not on your CDs

The track is initially programmed, but during program play, the
changer will skip that track and will continue playing from the next
programmed item.

Select the track with or

, and press CANCEL within

3 seconds.

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This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and

tracks from amongst those loaded in the player.

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Press CD,

Ensure CD is stopped.

Q Press CD MANAGER to select the desired

mode.

Every time you press the button;
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Ql Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection

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pj Turn JOG to select the desired CD number.

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

Q Press DISC/TRACK to select the track selec

tion mode.

(The indicator illuminates with an orange color.)

Turn JOG to select the desired track number.

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

Press /11/A.

The selected track will start.

To stop play

Press ■.

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.

• It a CD does not have the designated track number, it is skipped
and play continues.

You can use the repeat function (* page 17) and random play

(-♦ page 17) at the same time. However, in 1-TRACK mode, random
play is not available.

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This convenient function displays the names of albums and tracks
for you. The function also works for normal discs, not just discs that

have the information installed on them (CD-TEXT discs).

• Names of tracks cannot be displayed with normal CDs.

•The information on CD-TEXT discs is automatically read when
play starts. With normal discs it is necessary to enter the album
name manually. Enter the information before playing the disc

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To see the name of the CD or track

Press TEXT MODE.

The name of the CD or track scrolls across the screen in the follow
ing ways each time the button is pressed.

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be displayed. During play, the album title or song title is displayed
in its entirety even if it is longer than 32 characters.

•Song titles are not displayed after a certain number of tracks if
there are many tracks on the disc or if titles are exceptionally long.

• If you search during play, the display automatically switches to
show the elapsed time.

• If you skip during play, the name of the track scrolls across the
screen, then the display switches back to the previous display.

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To find a specific CD (Album search) El

If the information for an album is in the memory, you can search for
it by name.

Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection mode.

{The indicator illuminates with a green color.)

Q Press TEXT MODE to select "ALBUM”, and

turn JOG to select the desired album title.

To playback the CD

Press ►/! I/a before the album name stops flashing.

To find a specific song (Song search) B

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Press ►/! I/a before the song name stops flashing.

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JOG.

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Press TEXTEDIT.

The cursor will start fiashing when the changer is in the text

edit mode.

Turn JOG to select the first character.

Select from the following letters and symbols.
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change in the above order.

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slightly from the printed listing.

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next character space.

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Q Turn JOG to select the album title to be

changed.

While the album title is flashing

Press TEXT EDIT.

The first character flashes.

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character you want to change.

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To clear an album name you have entered

Turn JOG to select the album title to be
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Press TEXT MODE for about 5 seconds.

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cleared.

Listmmng to tapes

Types of tapes which can be played correctly:

The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.

NORMAL POSITION/TYPE I

HIGH POSITION/TYPE II

METAL POSITION/TYPE IV

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

Press TAPE,

The power will come on automatically.

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.

Press REV MODE to select the reverse mode.

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Both sides (front side-'> reverse side) are played one
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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.

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To stop tape playback

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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 listen to 2 tapes consecutively

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

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To fast-forward or rewind the tape

Press or in the stop mode.

Tape direction To rewind

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

Press or ►'►'/►>'1 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

To fast-forward

To play the next tune
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Press the SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the equalizer.

ThG SOUND EQ ¡amp 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.

@ CLEAR (sound quality)

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

@ SOFT (sound quality)

Select this when listening to background music,

DISCO (sound field)

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

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 (^ page 29)

(8) Al EQ (-» page 28)

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 SOUND EQ is on.

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Press the SOUND EQ joystick so that “FLAT” is displayed.

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Press EQ.
Each time this button is pressed, the setting is changed in the se
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“FLAT" is selected.

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Press SUPER.WOOFER.

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

►When listening to the sound through the headphones

Light on (ON):;TLight off (OFF)

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

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Press the SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the equalizer.

The SOUND EQ tamp lights more brightly, and '‘FLAT” is
cleared.

Dial SOUND EQ to display “Al EQ”.

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

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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 alight.

To release the equalizer

Press SOUND EQ joystick so that “FLAT” is displayed.

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when “Al EQ” is next selected.

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Press the SOUND EQ joystick to turn on the

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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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Characteristics of each sound range

Under 100 Hz: Super woofer range
Around 330 Hz: Bass to midrange
Around 1 kHz: Midrange
Around 3.3 kHz: Midrange to treble

Above 10 kHz: Treble

©It direction: For adjusting the level (7 steps)
When the level is in the center, the dot flashes more 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 Al EQ
lamps light.

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

the lamp is alight.

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To release the equalizer

Press the SOUND EQ joystick so that “FLAT” is displayed.

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when “MANUAL” is next selected.

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Dolby Pro Logic lets you enjoy movie software (video tapes and
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol □□ and “PRO LOGIC” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Do the adjustments from the position where you would normally be
listening.

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When the button is pressed, the current center mode is
displayed.
Pressing it again changes the center mode.

NORMAL

When the center speaker is smaller than the front speakers.

WIDE

When the center speaker is the same size or larger than the
front speakers.

PHANTOM

When no center speaker is connected.

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In the PHANTOM mode, the sound which would have been
sent to the center speaker is divided equally between the left
and right front speakers.

by remote control only

Press TEST to output a test signal.

The speaker outputting the test signal is displayed while the
test is running.
L: Front speaker (Left)
C: Center speaker

R; Front speaker (Right)

S: Surround speakers

In the PHANTOM mode, the center speaker is OFF, so the test

signal is not output and “C” is not displayed.

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Press VOLUME (—) or {+) to set the volume level normally used for enjoying the source.

The following steps are for setting the output level of the front

speakers and the center/surround speakers to the same listen
ing level.

by remote control only

Press CH SELECT to select the center or surround speakers.

by remote control only

Press CH LEVEL (—) or (+) to adjust the out
put level.

Adjust the output level of each speaker from the listening posi
tion until they are all the same.

Decrease the output level.

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Press once again to turn it on.

Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC to turn on the DOLBY PRO LOGIC system.

The button lights up.

Press once again to turn it off.

Select and start the desired source.

To turn off the DOLBY PRO LOGIC systems

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Q Press REV MODE to select reverse mode.

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Recordmg from radio broadcasts

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Close the holder by hand.

Tape direction is autonnatically 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.

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

then recording stops automaficaily.

Select a radio station.

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PI Press • REC/STOP to start recording.

If you selected in step 2, the direction will automatically

change to when recording starts.

To stop recording

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

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.

To cut an unnecessary part whiie recording

1. Press # REC/STOP during the unnecessary part. The cassette
deck will go into the stop mode.

2. Press # REC/STOP to resume recording again. Recording will
continue in the same direction as before.

When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted
when you start and stop the recording.

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alternately.
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Load a tape and change the tape direction as toilowing.

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

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

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Press CD.

Set CDs in the rack.

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Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection

mode.

(The indicator illuminates with a green color.)

Turn JOG to select the desired CD number.

While the CD number is flashing (approx. 10 seconds)

Press # REC/STOP to start recording.

• If you selected in step 2, the direction will automatically
change to when recording starts.

•The recording will proceed from the first track on the selected

CD.

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

Press ■. The CD will stop automatically too.

Press • REC/STOP. The CD will stop automatically too.

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then recording stops automaticaliy.

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2, Press # REC/STOP to start recording.

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Before recording

Prepare the tape you want to use (■» page 34, steps 1 and 2).

Press CD.

Ensure CD is stopped.

Q Press CD MANAGER to select the desired

mode.

Every time you press the button;
1 -TRACK-> 1 -DISC^ 1 -ALL

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1-TRACK: Only one particular track is recorded,
1-DISC: The tracks on only one particular disc are

recorded.

1-ALL: The same track numbers on each of the CDs are

recorded in succession.

(NORMAL: The original display is restored in about

3 seconds.)

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mode.

(The indicator illuminates with a green color.)

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(The indicator illuminates with an orange color.)

B Turn JOG to select the desired track number.

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 • REC/STOP. The CD will stop automatically too.

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played back.

Press TAPE.

B 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

PI Press REV 1VIODE to select the reverse mode.

Every time you press the button;

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□ Press TAPE EDIT to start recording.

• If you selected in step 3, the direction will automatically

change to TTto when recording starts.

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Press ■.
Both decks will stop.

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Load a tape and change the tape direction as following.

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

2. Press M and immediately thereafter ■. The tape direction will be
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Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you
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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 The station heard previously is tuned

in.

Listening to compact discs

CD Play starts from track 1 of the CD

played previously.

Listening to tapes

TAPE Playback starts from deck 2 if tapes

have been put in both decks.

Switching displays ED

Press DISPLAY/DEMO to select the desired spectrum

analyzer.

Every time you press the button;

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

Press MUTING.

Press the button again to cancel.

'‘MUTING" goes out.

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(-dB).

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This system lets you enjoy KARAOKE with audio CDs and audio
tapes.

n First, lower volume with MIC VOL, con

nect the microphone(s).

Plug type; 3,5 mm (Vs") monaural

Press KARAOKE to select the voice mode.

Every time you press the button;
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Voice mode selection

if you Viiant to use the KARAOKE function, check first whether
or not your software is formatted for KARAOKE and then se
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The voice portion of the track is blocked out but not the back
ground music.
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and sing along.

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Press KARAOKE to select “(OFF)" mode.

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microphone volume.

•When you are not using the microphone, disconnect it from the
MIC jack, and turn down the microphone volume level to MIN.

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then select the reverse mode.

Q Press KARAOKE to select the voice mode.

p] Start recording and KARAOKE performance.

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Press • REC/STOP and start KARAOKE performance.

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Press TAPE EDIT and start KARAOKE performance.

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lect the “(OFF)’’ mode.

•You cannot play or record KARAOKE with radio backing.

To record your voice

1. First, lower volume with MIC VOL then, connect the micro­phone(s).

2. Press DECK 2 ^ OPEN to insert a tape and then select the re
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3. Press TAPE.

4. Press • REC/STOP to start recording,

5. Speak through the microphone and adjust volume with VOLUME
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You can wake up listening to music (CD, tuner, tape or aux) at a de
sired volume level and time.

Preparations

• Make sure that you have completed “Setting the time” page

11).

• Switch on the power.

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7:40 a.m.

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Every time you press the button;

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To play CD(s)

Press CD and insert CD(s).
If more than 1 CD is loaded

® Press DISC/TRACK to select the CD selection mode.

(The indicator illuminates with a green color.)
@ Turn JOG to select the desired CD number.
@ Press CO ► and then press ■.

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,

g Press © PLAY/© REC to select “® PLAY”.

Every time you press the button;

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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” page

11).

• 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 from 6:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m.

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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.

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1. Insert a tape into deck 2 with the side on which the record
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2. Select the reverse mode.

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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
(2) Play end time
(3) Play source
(4) Playback volume

• For record timer
® Recording start time
(2) Recording end time
(3) Recording source

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

To enjoy a source after the timer setting is completed

The volume level and music source are stored in the timer memory
and the timer will start in these preset conditions. However the disc
number, 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, and reverse mode if you have changed

either of them, confirm that a disc or cassette is inserted, then
press POWER to put the unit on standby.

Turning the timers ON/OFF

As long as “'© PLAY” or “© REC” is displayed, the timer will 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.

• If the power is on, the timer will 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.

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This timer turns power to your system OFF at the set time (Max.
2 hours, settable at 30 minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listen

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by remote control only

• 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.

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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:

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.

•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.

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Ensure the unit is correctly connected page 8).

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

Prepare this unit’s deck for recording (■* page 33, steps 1 and 2).

1. Press AUX.

2. Press # REC/STOP (recording starts).

3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the

owner’s manual of the equipment.)

Listening with headphones B

Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (Va”) stereo

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

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Do not touch the
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discs having this mark.
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Handling precautions

Handle CDs as shown on the left (E S)-

• If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment, mois
ture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lintfree

cloth before using the disc.

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strument.

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tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

• Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs, (Do not use CDs with ex

posed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.)

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

specified for use with this system.

Storage precautions

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Wipe from inside outward.

Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,

scratches, and warping.

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Do not place or store discs 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

Selection of cassette tapes

Tapes can get caught on the capstans. Use caution with the follow
ing types of tapes.

Cassette tapes exceeding 100 minutes

These tapes are made of a thin film material. Do not repeatedly ad
vance and stop the tape, fast-forward it or rewind it.

Endless-tapes

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

Always read the instructions provided with your tapes.

Tape slack E

To re-record on a protected cassette

Cover the hole with adhesive tape

Normal position tape

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Detection hole

Tape slack may cause the tape to break.

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

Erasure prevention E

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

To re-record on a protected cassette

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

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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.

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AMPLIFIER SECTION

msm

Rated minimum sine wave
RMS power output

1.0% total harmonic distortion

1 kHz both channels driven

85 W per channel (60)

60 Hz-13 kHz both channels driven

80 W per channel (60)

Power output in the Dolby Pro Logic

mode 1.0% total harmonic distortion at
1 kHz
Front 85 W per channel (60)
Center 35 W (80)

Surround 17.5 W per channel (40)

Total power output 240 W

Input sensitivity

AUX 250 mV
MIC 0,7 mV

Input impedance

AUX 10 kO
MIC 6000

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Rated minimum sine wave
RMS power output

1.0% total harmonic distortion

1 kHz both channels driven

70 W per channel (60)

60 Hz-12 kHz both channels driven

60 W per channel (60)

Input sensitivity

AUX 250 mV

Input impedance

AUX 10 kO

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range

87.9-107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)

87.5-108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)

Sensitivity 16.3dBf (1.8 pV, IHF’ 58)
Antenna terminal(s) 750 (unbalanced)

AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 520-1710 kHz

Sensitivity

S/N 20 dB 500 pV/m

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Track system 4 track, 2 channel

Heads

Record/playback Solid permalloy head

Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo motor
Recording system AC bias 100 kHz
Erasing system AC erase
Tape speed 4.8 cm/s {IV3 ips)
Frequency response
(+3,-6dB) at DECK OUT

NORMAL 35 Hz-14 kHz

HIGH POSITION 35 Hz-14 kHz
S/N 50 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind times

Approx. 120 seconds

with C-60 cassette tape

CD SECTION
Sampling frequency
Decoding

44.1 kHz

16 bit linear

Beam source/wave length

Semiconductor laser/780 nm

Number of channels Stereo
Frequency response

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

S/N

CD UNIT OUT 95 dB (JIS.A)
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Digital filter 8 fs
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)

SPEAKER SECTION

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Type

4 way speaker system

Speaker(s)

Super woofer

Woofer

Midrange

Tweeter

Impedance
Input power

17 cm cone type

12 cm cone type

6 cm cone type

Piezo type

Total 6C

Total 170 W (Music)

Total 85 W (DIN)

Output sound pressure level

84 dB/W(1.0m)

Cross over frequency 200 Hz, 3,5 kHz
Frequency range 45 Hz~22 kHz (-16 dB)

55 Hz-20 kHz (-10 dB)

Dimensions (WXHXD)

250x345x310 mm

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Weight 4.9 kg (10.8 lb.)

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Type

1 way, 1 speaker

Speaker

Full range: 8 cm cone type
impedance 80
Input power 70 W (Music), 35 W (DIN)
Output sound pressure level

85dB/W(1.0m)

Frequency range

110 Hz-18 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (WXHxD)

252X121X150 mm (92V3a"x4V4"x52V32")

Weight 0.9 kg (2.0 lb.)

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Type 1 way, 1 speaker, Dipole type

Speaker

Full range: 8 cm cone type

Impedance 40
Input power 35 W (Music), 17.5 W (DIN)
Output sound pressure level

85dB/W(1.0m)

Frequency range

190 Hz-20 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (WXHxD)

180x108x142 mm (7V32''x4V7'x5^%2'')

Weight 0.7 kg (1,5 lb.)

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Type 1 way, 1 speaker, Dipole type
Speaker

Full range: 8 cm cone type
Impedance 320
Input power 30 W (Music), 15 W (DIN)
Output sound pressure level

85 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range

190 Hz-20 kHz (-16 dB)

Dimensions (WXHXD)

180x108x142 mm (7V32"x4V4"x5'V3?'')

Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lb.)

GENERAL Eaasa
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumptions 165 W
Dimensions (WXHxD)

270x350x398 mm

(10Va''xl32V32'''xl52V32'')

Weight 10.3 kg (22.9 lb.)

GENERAL
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumptions 130 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)

270x350x398 mm

(10W'xl3''^V32''x 1521/32'')

Weight 9.5 kg (21,1 ib.)

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.

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

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of

Authorized Service Centers {enclosed with this unit} to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Center in
Canada.
In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com)
In Canada 905-524-5505 or web site (www.panasonic.ca/faq.html)

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Problem

Common problems

There is no sound when
the power is ON.

The iocation of the various
musicai instruments is not
weii defined.

The ieft and right sounds
are reversed.

LOW frequency sounds
cannot be heard.

When iistening to an
external unit, the ieft and
right sounds are reversed.

There is no sound when a
source is being piayed.

“ERROR” message
appears on the dispiay.

“—:—” appears on the
display.

Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy

Volume is set too low.

The (+) and (-) connections to one of the

speakers are reversed.

The ieft and right connections to the

speaker are reversed.
Either the left or the right LOW speaker

cable is not connected.

The left and right connections to the
external unit are reversed.

The (+) and (-) wires 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.

Reference

page(s)

Adjust the volume level with the volume

13, 15,25

control.
Connect the speaker cords correctly. 7

Connect the speaker cords correctly. 7

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. 11

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While listening to FM broadcasts
There is a “rushing noise”

during a stereo broadcast

The transmitting station is a long distance

away.

which is not audible
during a monaural
broadcast.

You hear excessive noise
during a stereo broadcast,

The installation location and orientation of
the antenna are unsuitable.

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
away.

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).]

While listening to AM broadcasts
You hear an unusual beat

sound.
You hear a low-frequency

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

The antenna wire is near the power cord. Separate the antenna wire from the power

hum.

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.

Switch off the TV set, or use the system
further away from it.

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Problem

When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV

disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.

When listening to tapes
Sound is iow, intermittent,

poor quaiity, noisy,
scratchy, or unsteady.

The deck does not enter
the recording mode.

While listening to CDs
The display does not show

the correct indication. CD
play does not start when
you press the play button.

A certain music passage
can’t be played correctly.

The error message “DISC
TAKE OUT” appears on
the display and the
changer stops operating.

The CD does not return to
its slot.
(“DISC TAKE OUT”
appears on the display.)

The location and orientation of the unit’s FM
antenna are incorrect.

The wiring at the back of the system is
unsuitable.

Heads are dirty.

The erase-prevention tabs have been
removed from the cassette.

The CD label is facing left.
The CD is dirty.
The CD is scratched.
The CD is badly warped.
The CD is nonstandard.
There is condensation inside the CD

changer.
The CD is dirty.

A disc has been put in the slot of the CD in
play.

Because of light or noise, the changer has
detected a CD in the slot of the CD being
played, even though it is empty.

Probable cause(s)

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.

Clean the heads.

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

Set the CD with the label facing to the right. 14
Wipe the CD with a soft cloth. 44

Replace the CD with a new one.

Replace the CD with a different one.

Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD
changer.

Wipe the CD with a soft cloth.

Remove the CD whose number is displayed

and close the rack panel.

Check whether another CD is in the slot or
not, if not, hold down the ■ (stop) button for
4 seconds.
The changer will then eject the CD. If this
proves to be ineffective, contact the place of
purchase.

Reference

page(s)

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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
polarity.

The batteries are run-down.

If 1-he surfaces are dirty

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

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap*
and-water solution or a weak detergent sofution.

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

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

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 portion
in the figure below) the tape contacts like the heads.
Do not use any liquid other than alcohol for head cleaning.

Betöre movÊng or shipping this
system

Before moving your system to another location, be sure to
remove all discs from the rack and turn off the system.
The changer mechanism automatically locks when the
system is turned off, to protect it against damage in transport.
Therefore, always press POWER and make sure “GOOD
BYE” appears on the display before you unplug the system.
Failure to do so will expose the CDs and the system to the
risk of severe damage.

Product service

Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Product information

For product service, product information or assistance with product

operation, refer to the servicenter directory.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km, 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca

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