Panasonic SC-AK44 User manual

The illustrations show SC-AK44.
Panasonic ®
CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-AK44
SC-AK33
SC-AK22
SC-AK12
DIGITALAUDIO
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Table of contents
Dear customer
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Thank you for purchasing this product
For ophmum performance and safety, please read these mstruchons
carefully
These operating instructions are applicable to the folk)wing system
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the op-
eratmn ol system SC-AK44
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Main und SA-AK44 SA-AK33 SA-AK22 SA-AK12
Speakers SB-AK44 SB-AK33 SB-AK22 SB-AK12
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 =nthe space provided below and keep for
future reference
MODELNUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
User memo;
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIRED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPUANCE TO
RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Supplied accessories .............................................. 2
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 4
Placement of speakers ............................................ 5
Concerning the remote control .............................. 5
Battery mstallahon ............... 5
Correct method of use 5
Connections ............................................................. 6
Basic connechons (for supplred accessones) 6
Optional antenna connections. .. 7
Extemal und connection . 7
Front panel controls ................................................ 8
Turning the demo function off .............................. 10
Auto-off function .................................................... 10
Setting the time ...................................................... 11
Convenient functions ............................................ 11
Listening to radio broadcasts ............................... 12
Presetting radio broadcasts ................................. 13
Concerning compact discs ................................... 14
Listening to compact discs .................................. 15
D=rectaccess play .................... 16
Repeat play ................ 16
Random play ................................. 16
Program play .............................. 17
To hsten to special CDs and tracks
(CD Manager funchon) ................. 18
Listening to tapes .................................................. 19
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Please check and identify the supplied
acttessorles
Usa numbers intimated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories corltact 1-800-332-5368
or web site (bttp../ht_Nw.panasonic,com).
]AC supply cord
power
(RJA0065-A) 1 pc
[] FM indoor antenna (RSAOOO6-J) 1pc

Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................ 20
Tape-to-tape recording .......................................... 21
Recording from radio broadcasts ........................ 22
Recording from compact discs ............................ 23
To recordspecial CDs and tracks
(CD Managerfunction) .............................................24
Using the built-in sound quality/
sound field settings .......................................... 25
Enhancing the sound quality ................................ 25
Boosting the super woofer ................................... 25
Varying the sound quality with the manual
equalizer ............................................................ 26
Varying the sound quality with
the acoustic image (AI) equalizer .................... 26
Using the timer ...................................................... 27
Usingtheplay/recordtimer.......................................... 27
Usingthe sleeptimer................................................... 29
Using an external unit ........................................... 29
Troubleshooting guide .......................................... 30
Maintenance ........................................................... 30
Servicenter List (U.S.A.) ........................................ 31
Specifications ......................................... Back Cover
Product Service ...................................... Back Cover
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AM loopantenna
(RSA0029.L) .................. 1 pc. [] Battedes ........... 2 pcs.
(R6, AA, UM-3)
Remote cenh'ol transmitter .............................................. I pc.
•SC-AK44:
(N2QAGB00OO04) • SC-AK33, SC-AK22, SC-AK12: (Silver: N2QAGB000002)
(Black: N2QAGBO00010)
THE FOLLOWING APPUES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuent 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
communications. However, thers is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation, if this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more 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.
eConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip-
ment would void the user's authohty to operate this device,
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful intederence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
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
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electdc
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
appliance.
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PRECAUTIONS
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Before using this unit please read these operating instructionscarefully.
Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as
well as the safety suggestions listed below.
AffenNards keep them handy for future reference.
1. 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.
2. 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 isa 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.
IEnvironment
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 Electdcal
Cede, ANSJ/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-diecharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure below.
GROUND
_R NTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
OUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
X POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(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.
3.
4.
Heat--The unit should 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°F).
Condensation--Moisture may form on the lens in the following
conditions...
• immediately after a heater has been tumeq on.
•in a steamy or very humid room.
ewhen the unit is suddenly moved from acold 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.
Placement I
7.
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 roar of the unit.
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.
Magnetism_The unit should be situated away from equipment
or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
Stacking--Do not place heavy objects, other than system com-
ponents, on top of the unit.
Surface--Piece the unit on aflat, level surface.
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 combination to over-
turn.
Wall or Ceiling MounUng--Tbe unit should not be mounted to
a wall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.
(See page 30 for details.)
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist-
ened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
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
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.
For the address of an authorized servicenter:
In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mall
[email protected], or visit
www.panasorlic.com
In Canada, carl 905-824-5505 or visit www.panasonio.ca

Concerning the remote control
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.
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.
Pie' peake ,"
cement of s rs
Plase the speakers so that the super woofer is on the outside.
roofer
Speakers are designed identically so that no left or fight channel
orientation is necessary.
•Keep your speakers at least 10ram (_3/_..)away from the system for
proper ventilation.
•These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them
near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily
influenced by magnetism.
• To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones
O R6, AA, UM-3
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Insert the battefies observing the correct polarities (_, ®). =_
Use of batteries ]
• Align the poles (+ and -) properly when inserting the batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batterias.
• Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.
• Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to
contact flame or water.
• Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.
• Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
• Do not use batteries ff the covering has been peeled oft.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the battedes, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if efectrctyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
Remote control --
signal sensor
About 7meters in front of
the signal sensor
I Operation notes ]
• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor
and remote control unit.
•Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or
to the bright light of a fluorescent light.
•Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the
remote control unitfree from dust.
•If this system isinstalled in a rack with glass deers, the glass deers'
thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control
a shorter distance from the system.
To prevent damage 1
•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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[_ AdhosNe tape
,_.__ FM Indoorantenna
AM loop
antenna
Ig HIGH
Sp_tKE R5
Red (+)
Black (-)
Blue (-)
_' Blue Black
Gray Red
Red (+)
eslack (-)
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Black/Red
Connections
• Plug the AC power cord =nto a household AC outlet only after all
other connections have been made
• To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinyl
cover tip and pull off
]Connect the FM indoor antenna,
Tape the antenna to a wail or column, rn a posdlon where radio
signals are recewed with the least amount of interference
For best reception sound quality:
An FM outdoor antenna is recommended (See page 7 )
]Connect the AM loop antenna.
After attachtng the antenna, turn on the system and tune _na
broadcast stat=on Then, turn the antenna to the angle of best
reception and least Jnterferenca
]Connect the speaker cables.
Connecteachend otthespeakercablestothe term=nalleverof
the same color so (+) end (-) are correct. Never allow the
exposed w_resto contact each other when connected
Incorrect connection can damage the unit.
• Use only the supplied speakers.
The comb=nationof the ma=n unit and speakers prowde the
best sound Us=ng other speakers can damage the un=tand
sound qualdy vailbe negabvely affected
Caution
•Use the speakers only with the recom-
mended system.
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the
amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result
in the risk of fire.
Consult a qualified service person if damage
has occurred or if you experience a sudden
change In performance.
•Do not attach these speakers to walls or
ceilings.
]Connect the AC power cord.
The =noluded AC power supply cord is for use with this unit
only Do not use =twith other equipment

t FM outdoor antenna
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75 _ coax=al cable (not included)
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30ram
I(_) _ Shield braid
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AM outdoor antenna (not tncluded)
(16-40ff) _--_
loop antenna
(mcluded)
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Analog player (not included)
You may need an outdoor antenna ff you use this system _n a
mountainous roglOflor =he=dea retnforced..concrete building, etc
[] FM outdoor antenna ]
Drsoonnect the FM indoor antenna # an FM outdoor antenna =s=n-
stalled
_) Remove a piece of the outer vinyl Insulator
(_ Twist the shteld brard
_(_ Expose the core wire
An outdoor antenna should be installed by a quahfied techn=c=enonly
[] AM outdoor antenna !
Connect the outdoor antenna wltbeut removing the AM loop antenna
Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire honzontally along a window or
other conven=entIocabon
When the un=t=snot =nuse, disconnect the outdoor antenna to prevent
posstble damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use an
outdoor antenna dunng an electncel storm
•An analog player w_h a budt-m phooo eduahzer can be connected
•For detatls, refer to the =nstru_on manual of the untts which are to
be connected
•When unRs other than those descebed above are to be connected,
please consult wrth your audio dealer
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[] Main unit I
No. Name Ref. page
_) AC supply indicator (AC IN)
Thisindicatorlightswhenthe unitisconnectedtothe ACpower
supply.
_) Standby/on switch ((b/l, POWER) ............................. 11
Pressto switch the unit from on to standby mode orvice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.
Play timer/record timer button
(®PLAY/®REC) ......................................................... 27
_) Clock/timer button (CLOCK/rIMER) ............ 11,27,28
Deck 1 open button (__ DECK 1 OPEN) .................. 19
Deck 1 cassette holder .............................................. 19
Disc tray
_) L'_ and _only
Super woofer on/off button (S.WOOFER) ............... 25
_) Deck 2 open button (-_ DECK 2 OPEN) .................. 19
_) Deck 2 cassette holder .............................................. 19
CD open/close button (-_, OPEN/CLOSE) ............... 15
Headphone jack (PHONES) ...................................... 29
[] Center console ]
Remote control signal sensor ................................... 5
AUX button (AUX) ...................................................... 29
Tuner/band select button (TUNER, BAND) ............. 12
Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2) ............ 19
CD button (CD) ........................................................... 18
_) Display
Disc direct play buttons and indicators
(CD 1 ~CD 5) ............................................................. 15
CD manager button
(CD MANAGER) ................................................... 18, 24
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Reverse mode select button (REV MODE) .............. 19
Display select/demonstration button
(-DISPLAY/-DEMO) ............................................. 10, 11
Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT) .................................. 21
Basic operating buttons
FunclJonschangeaccordingtothe source.
_only
3D AI button (3D AI) .................................................. 26
Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) ........ 25
Jog control (SOUND EQ) ........................................... 25
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Joy stick (SOUND EQ) ............................................... 26
Volume control (VOL) ................................................ 12
Recording start/stop button (e REC/STOP) ............ 22

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Front panel controls _
Remote control ]
Buttons such as _ functionsin exactlythe same way as the buttons
on the main unit.
No. Name Ref. page
Standby/on button (0) ............................................... 11
Auto off button (AUTO OFF) .................................... 10
Numeric buttons (>_10,1-9, 0) ............................ 13, 16
(_ Program button (PROGRAM) ................................... 17
Cancel button (CANCEL) ........................................... 17
t_ AUX button (AUX) ...................................................... 29
_) Tuner/band select button (TUNER) ......................... 12
EQ select button (EQ) ................................................ 25
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3D AI select button (3D AI) ...................................... 26
Muting button (MUTING) ........................................... 11
Reverse side playback/pause/preset
channel select button (_II/V) ..................... 13, 15, 19
Pause/preset channel select button (U/V) ........ 13, 15
Volume buttons (- VOLUME +) ................................ 12
Sleep button (SLEEP) ................................................ 29
<_ Disc button (DISC) ..................................................... 16
Random button (RANDOM) ...................................... 16
(_ Repeat button (REPEAT) ........................................... 16
CD button (CD) ........................................................... 17
Tape/deck select button (TAPE) .............................. 19
_) Skip/search buttons (P_l<l/.<l<l, IIH_/IIH_I) ........ 15, 20
Play/preset channel select button (1_//_).... 13, 15, 19
(_ Stop/program clear button (I/CLEAR) ........ 15, 17, 19
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[] Turning f_e demo (unction off.
If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown
when the unit is switched to standby.
This function is set to on at the time of purchase.
Press and hold [-DISPLAY/-DEMO] until "NO DEMO" is
displayed,
The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off) _DEMO (on)
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[] Auto.off (unction
When CD or tape is selected as the source
To save powert the unit fums off if it is left unused for ten minutes•
This functiondoes not work if the source is tuner or AUX.
Press [AUTO OFF].
"AUTO OFF" is shown on the display•
To cancel
Press [AUTO OFF] again to clear "AUTO OFF" from the display.
For your reference
The setting is maintained even if the unit is fumed off. When the unit
is fumed on again, "AUTO OFF" is displayed and the unitfunctions as
described above.
"AUTO OFF" disappears from the display if either tuner or AUX is
selected as the source but continues to function normally,
"AUTO OFF" remains displayed if CD or tape is selected as the source.
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Setting the time
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MUTING
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This is a 12-beur display clock.
This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m..
]Switch on the power. I
]Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select "CLOCK". I
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK-_ ®PLAY _ _)REC ._
L Previous display _
](within 7 seconds or so)
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] to show the
present time.
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]Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time.
The display will return to whatever was displayed before you
set the time.
To display the time when system is ON
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select "CLOCK".
To display the time when systemis OFF
Press [CLOCK/TIMER],
The time will be displayed for about 5 seconds and then the display
will return to whatever was previously displayed.
The clock may lose or gain some time over a period. Readjust if
necessary.
convenient functlo
.... n$._,
[] Switching displays I
Press [-DISPLAY/-DEMO] to select the desired spectrum
analyzer.
Everytimeyou pressthe button:
Normal_Peakhold_Aurora
[--(OFF)_ -I
[] To mute the volume I
This feature is convenient when you have a telephone call, etc.
Press [MUTING].
Press the button again to cancel.
"MUTING" goes out.
Muting can also be canceled by lowering the volume all the
way (--dB).
When the system is turned off, the muting operation will be
automatically canceled.
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__ Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.
BThe unit comes on automatically.
Every time you press the button:
-- _ FM <--_AM
Bress [l, TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
MANUAL _ PRESET.
B Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (^)] to select the
___ frequency of the required station.
"TUNED" is displayed when a radio station istuned.
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i_ , played when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
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L_ Adjust the volume.
....... _--- Auto tuning
..... • Press end hold [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] for a moment untilthe
%._.i frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning,
n_v_oE stopping when it findsastation.
,,' t+,<t_3_,rI t• Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.
i I J +J _ U i'_ L • To cancel auto tuning, press [TUNFJTtME ADJ (V) or (A)] once
,again.
I_l If noise is excessive in FM I
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__ _ Press[ I<1</<_ FM MODE/BP] to display "MONO".
V'<_nME_ _ This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but
broadcasts will be heard in monaural.
Press [ t<1<1/41<1 FM MODE/BP] again to cancel the mode.
"MONO" goes out. MONO is also canceled if the frequency is
; changed.
Turn off "MONO" for normal listening. Stereo and monaural
broadcasts are automatically played as they are received.
[_ _ IFM allomtlon selling I
_, _=. J By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM
broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.
• _ Press and hold [TUNER, BAND]. After a few seconds, the display will
'_ ... ' change to a flashing display of the current minimum FM frequency.
_-"+-:_-_-_ .................. If you continue to hold the button down, the minimum frequency will
:"F_I "_ "_. tchange. Releasethebuttonatthisfime.
',._.,_--'.___::__._......... __.÷__ To return to the onginal frequency indication, repeat above.
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•After changing the "allocation" setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared.
•Sound is momentadly interrupted if you load/unload tapes while
listening to an AM broadcast.

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Presetting. racllo broadCo+its" !
There are two methods of praseffing stations.
Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are
preset.
Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and
the order they are preset in.
Up to 12 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
]Automatic presetting J
Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Preparation:
•Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin (-_ page 12).
Press and hold [MEMORY b,.ll_/Ib.lb4 ].
Release the button when frequency begins to change.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned
in.
Montml presetting
Presetthestationsoneat a time.
_) Press [TUNER, BAND] to select the "FM" or "AM".
Press [MEMORY I=,4_/b,-I_ ] then press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V)
or (A)] to tune to the required station.
_) Press [MEMORY IM_tIH_I ] then press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V)
or (A)] to tune to select a channel•
Press [MEMORY IH_/IIHH ].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.
[] Selecting channels I
B ress [TUNER] to select "FM" or "AM".
The unit comes on automatically.
Every time you press the button:
FM <->AM
B ress the numbered buttons to select the channel.
• To select channel 10 or over
Press [_>10]then the two digits.
B Adjust the volume.
On the main unit
(_ Press [TUNER, BAND] to select "FM" or "AM".
Press [11,TUNE MODE] to select "PRESET".
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (^)] to select the preset channel.
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Concerning compactdiscs
With this system, you can only play compact discs
having this mark.
[] However, do not use irregular shaped COs.
CDs of the soft can damage the unit. DIGITAL AUDIO
ir_-i[_ Handling precautions ]
• If you are taking the disc from acold to a warm environment,
moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with asoft, dry, Hint-free
cloth before using the disc.
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
• Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.)
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers other than those
specified for use with this system.
• Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
Storage precautions ]
Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
scratches, and warping.
Do not place or store discs in the following pieces
•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
ITo prevent damage I
Always observe the following points.
• [] Load only 1 CD on the tray.
• [] Load CDs as shown in the figure.
The adapter is not needed with 8cm CDs (singles).
• Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.
• Do not move the system while tray is opening/closing, or when
loaded.
Always unload al! CDs before moving the system.
• Do not put anything except CD in tray.
• Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or
cracked•
• Do not disconnect the power cord from the household AC outlet
during disc changing operation.
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•Listening to compact discs
This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have
been finalized ÷ upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition
of the recording.
Finalizing is aprocess that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play
audio CD-R and CD-RW.
]Press [__,OPEN/CLOSE] button.
The unitwillcomeon automaticallyand the trayopens.
]Set CD in the tray.
To continue loading CDs in the othertrays
Press another {(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the required tray and
press [--_,OPEN/CLOSE] to open the trey.
The current tray closes and the selected tray automatically
opens.
Press [--_,OPEN/CLOSE] to close the trey.
Press [(CD 1) -(CD 5)] to play your desired disc.
](If the desired CD is indicated on the display panel, the same i
. _._,'<_1 _ I=.I_,IHH_'_ operation can be accomplished by pressing Ill"].)
... Play will start from the first track on the disc and will continue
i _ t V_TK_J_V_J _=_ i'_'_Tu_r_j^ITu_r_J^ untilthe last track of the final disc is played (see below).
OPENtCLOSE [] Adjust the volume.
______[] To stop the disc play
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Label must face upward• [] When "_" appears on the display
It indicates there are 13 or more tracks on the disc in the playing
position.
Disc indicators
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!whether it is loaded or not.
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Elapsed playing t_me
(Of current track number)
Number/of tracks
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Discnumber Total playing time
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What is meant by "final disc"?
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the "final disc".
Order of progression:
Disc 4-+5--,1 --_2-_3
One touch play
If the unit is in standby mode and a CD is loaded, press [CD] or
[(CD 1) - (CD 5)].
The unitwill come on automatically and play will start.
To pause
To search forward/
backward (Search)
To skip forward/
backward
(For SC-AK44)
Press [</11] during playback.
To resume playback, press [</11].
(For SC-AK33, SC-AK22 and
SC-AK12)
Press [ II ]during playback.
To resume playback, press [ II ].
Hold down [}<1_1/.<1.<1](backward)
or [llHl_/b,-I_l] (forward) dunng
playback or pause mode,
Press ll<l<l/.<l<l] (backward) or
[ll_,,ls.llH] (forward) during
playback or pause mode.
• During random play (.-_ page 16), you cannot skip to tracks which
have already been played.
• Dudng program play (-•- page 17) or random play, you can search
forward or backward only within the corront track.
• Dudng program play, skipping is always in the programmed order,
whether forward or backward.
•Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You
cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.

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](within 10secondsor so)
Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you want.
]Press the numeric button to select the desired track
number.
The CD wdl be played from the selected track to the last track
of the final dlsc (._ page 15)
To select a two-digit track
Press [>_10]and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or
SO
For example
Track no 20 [>10] --, [21-- [0]
Track no 35 [_>10]--, [3] _ [5]
[] Press [REPEAI"Jbefore or during play.
All tracksontheloadedCDsare repeated
To cancel repeat play
Press [REPEAT] once again
To repeat your favorite tracks
1 Program the tracks you want (perform steps n _ [] on page 17)
2 Press [REPEAT] and make sure =C.3Pis displayed
3Press [1_/^] Playback will start
To repeat just one track
Set the 1-TRACK mode (-_ page 18), press [REPEAT] before or
dunng playback, and make sure "O" Is displayed
[] Press [RANDOM].
Every t_meyou press the button
1-DISC - ALL-DISC
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TO random play just one disc
Select the CD you want to random p!ay w_h [(C_ 1) N(CD 5)] and
I press [RANDOM] to select "1-DISC"
To random play all the loaded CDs
Press [RANDOM] to select "ALL-DISC"
All tracks on the CD(s) will be played in random order Playback wdl
stop automat_ally when all tracks have been played
To cancel random play
Press [RANDOM] to clear "RANDOM" d=splay
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You can use random play with your program Only the programmed
tracks wdl be played, but in random order
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You can program up to 24 tracks
] Press [CD].
EnsureCD _sstopped
]Press [PROGRAM],
]Press [DISC].
](within 10 seconds or so)
Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you want,
r_ Press the numeric button to select the desired track.
Repeat steps [] through [] until you have pro-
gremmed all the tracks you want.
[] Press L]l_//k]. i
Play wdl start in the programmed sequence
To cancel program play mode
Press [PROGRAM] In the stop mode.
Programmed contents will be saved in memory
Pressing Ill/CLEAR] will cancel program play, but rt will also erase
the ent=reprogram
To select a two-digit track
Press [->10]and then the two numbers you want
[] When "CD FULL" appears
The number of programmed tracks is hmded to 24 No further
tracks can be programmed
[] You can do the following dunng program mode
•Check program contents
Press [P<l_/<l_l] or [b,4_,41,,4_1]
Every braeyou press one of the buttons, the track and program
No are shown on the display
• Add to the program
Repeat steps [] through []
• Cancel entnes
From the last Press [CANCEL]
programmed track
Aspecified track Select the track wTth[l_P</<_i] or
only [IIHI_,,II,.I_], and press [CANCEL] w_tn
3 seconds
All tracks Press [I/CLEAR]
Memory retention
Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the
system is unplugged
To replay your program
If you turned OFF your program with [PROGRAM], you can play it
again as explained below
1 Press [PROGRAM]
2 Press [I_/A]
If you program a track not on your CDs
The track =sinitially programmed, but dunng program play, the player
will skipthat trackand will continue playing from the next programmed
item
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Thts function makes it easter for you to select spec_l CDs and tracks
from amongst those loaded m the player
You can use this function to make recordtngs as well
There are 3 CD/treck selection modes.
•For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs
1-Track mode (1-TRACK)
•For playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs
t-Disc mode (t-DISC)
• For playing back 1 track on all loaded CDs
1-Track All-Disc mode (1-ALL)
a Press [CD].
EnsureCD =sstopped
]Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode,
Everyt=meyoupressthebutton
1-TRACK--1-D,SC--t-ALL
I' NORMAL
(OFF)
1-TRACK Only one part=cular track _splayed
1-DISC The tracks on only one particular disc are played
1-ALL The same track numbers on each of the CDs are
played in succession
(NORMAL The original display =s restored m about 3
seconds )
B_ [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want•
Thts step ts not required tf 1-ALL was selected m step []
]Press [t4141/4141] or [IHI_/I_IIN] to select the desired
track.
This step is not required tf 1-DISC was selected m step []
[] Press [1_].
The selectedtrackwillstart
To stop play
Press [11]
When playback ends
"NORMAL" wdl 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 ts not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already been
played
• If aCD does not have the designated track number, tt is skipped
and play continues
•You can use the CD Manager funchon together wtth repeat play
•CD Manager function wdl be canceled when you press the
[RANDOM] button

Listening to tapes "
You can use either deck 1or deck 2 for tape playback.
TAPE
The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes.
It identifies the type automatically.
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,
il Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].
The unit will come on automatically.
If the unit was off and a cassette was leaded, play will start
automatically (One touch play function)•
B ress [--_ DECK 1 OPEN] or [_- DECK 2 OPEN] and
insert the tape,
Insert the tape with the exposed taps facing down,
Close the holder by hand.
Front side Every time you press the button:
__ : One side is played.
.......................................................... _.) : Both sides are played.
i C_) :Both sides are played 8 times each.
ITo listen to 2 tapes consecutively ,
:_! [1_] : The forward side (front side) willplay•
I ..... _ /...... Ii'"_ tf [</11] : The reverse side will play.
Press []1_] to start playback.
i| \ ...._ k._J Tape direction J One side is played, then playback stops automatically.
_ _ _ To play on the other side of the tape, tum the tape over and
B Adjust the volume.
To stop tape playback
Press [111.
[] TO change the deck to be used
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] to select the deck you want to use when
you load cassettes into both peck.
• Playback is momentadly interrupted while playing back tapes, 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
taken up before the tape is played.
Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck's moving parts if used
incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit's auto-reverse mecha-
nism.
Failure to operate these tapes correctly may cause the tape to wind
around the revolving parts. Always read the instructions provided
with your tapes.

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[] To fast-forward or rewind the tape 1
Press [1_1<1/<1<1]or [I_I_/I).tIH] in the stop mode.
Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward
"[>" [_</<<] p_HH]
L__]To_o rewind I To fast-forward
To find the beginning of a program
('rPs: Tape Program Sensor)
TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each
press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9.
Press []_1_1/'_1_1] or [1_1_/1_1_] during play.
•TPS may not operate correctly in the following situations:
If the interval between tracks is less than 4 seconds.
If there is noise between tracks.
If there are silent parts within tracks,
Tab for side "B" Tab for side "A"
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To m._ord
only
naJpesitic Hi-position tape
Use normal and high position tapes.
Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to
NormaJposition tape record or erase them correctly.
The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will
cot be able to record or erase them serrecUy.
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]Erasure prevention !
The illustrationshowshow to removethe tabs to preventrecording.
To recordon the tape again, cover as shown,being caretulnot to
coverthe highpositiondiscriminationhole.
LHowvolume, sound quality/field affect recording ]
The tapeyou are recordingisnot affectedwhatsoeverbychangesin
volume, sound qualityitield.
[] To erase a recorded sound ]
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].
2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.
3- _only
Press [REV MODE] to select reverse mode.
4. Press [e REC/STOP].
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• You cannot open deck 1 while recording.
• You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck white recording with
the other.