Panasonic SC-AK600 manual

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    RQT6243-1P P CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK600 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. PC For U.S.A. only The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 29 and 30.[...]

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    Before using 2 RQT6243 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-AK600 Main unit SA-AK600 Front SB-AK600 Speakers Center SB-PC93 Surround SB-PS90 The model number and serial number o[...]

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    Before using 3 RQT6243 Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). AC power supply cord ..................................................... 1 pc. (RJA0065-1D) FM indo[...]

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    Before using 4 RQT6243 Safety 1. Power source —Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Polarization —The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one w[...]

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    Before using 5 RQT6243 B A 120 ° 30 ° 30 ° C 30 – 35 mm (1 3 / 16 " – 1 3 / 8 ") 70 mm (2 3 / 4 ") 7 – 9 mm ( 19 / 64 " – 3 / 8 " ) ( 9 / 32 " – 23 / 64 " ) Ø 7.5 – 9.5 mm Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Subwoofers Center speaker (SB-PC93) Front speaker (left) (SB-AK600) Front speaker (r[...]

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    Before using 6 RQT6243 Basic connections (for supplied accessories) • Plug the AC power supply cord into 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. 1 Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a posi[...]

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    Before using 7 RQT6243 Location of contr ols No. Name Ref. page 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 2 Standby/on switch ( f /I, POWER) 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. 3 Record butto[...]

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    Before using 8 RQT6243 T EST EST CH SELECT C H S E L E C T C H H L E VE V E L SUBWOOFER 78 9 0 DIS DIS PL AY A Y DI DI M ME ME R P L AY A Y M O D E P R O G R A M 45 6 10 MU TING PRES ET EQ CL CL O CK CK TIMER TIMER PL A Y REC REC SLEEP SLEEP AU TO OFF TO OF F DISC 12 3 TUNER CD S.SOUND EQ V OLUME VOL UM E TA PE DE D E L AY AY P L AU X DIGIT AL-IN R[...]

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    9 RQT6243 Disc operations 1 2 3 4 A B 1 4 3 DEMO ST OP , STOP DEMO OPEN CLOSE CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 UP DO WN VO L Elapsed playing time (Of current track number) Number of tracks Total playing time Label must face upward. Disc indicator Pla ying discs This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a[...]

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    10 RQT6243 Disc operations 1 2 A B[...]

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    11 RQT6243 Disc operations 1 2 A T EST ES T CH SELECT CH SELECT C H H LE VE VE L SUBWOOFER SU B WO OF E R 78 9 0 DIS DIS PL AY AY DI DI M ME ME R PL AY AY MO D E PR O G R A M 45 6 10 MU MU TI NG PR ESE T T EQ CL CL O CK CK TIMER TIMER PL A Y REC REC SLEEP SLEEP AU TO OFF TO O FF DISC 12 3 T UNER UNE R CD S.SOUND EQ S. SO U N D E Q VOL UM E VOLUM E [...]

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    12 RQT6243 Disc operations 1 2 T EST ES T CH SELECT CH SELECT C H H LE VE VE L SUBWOOFER SU B WO OF E R 78 9 0 DIS DIS PL AY AY DI DI M ME ME R PL AY AY MO D E PR O G R A M 45 6 10 MU MU TI NG PR ESE T T EQ CL CL O CK CK TIMER TIMER PL A Y REC REC SLEEP SLEEP AU TO OFF TO O FF DISC 12 3 T UNER UNE R CD S.SOUND EQ S. SO U N D E Q VOL UM E VOLUM E TA[...]

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    13 Radio operations RQT6243 1 2 3 4 A 1 4 PL A Y MOD E 3 TEST CH SELECT CH LEV EL SUBWOOFER 78 9 0 DISPL AY DIMME R PLAY MODE PROGRAM 45 6 10 MUTING PRESET EQ CLOCK TIMER PLAY REC SLEEP AUTO OFF DISC 12 3 TUNER CD S.SOUND EQ VOLUME TAPE DELAY PL AUX DIGIT AL-IN REW FF / REW / / FF UP DO WN VO L BAND 1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The unit co[...]

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    14 Radio operations RQT6243 Remote control only There are two methods of presetting 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 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. Preparation: Press [TUNER] to se[...]

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    15 RQT6243 Tape operations 1 2 3 A 2 3 1 UP DO WN VO L OPEN T APE / REW / FF DEMO ST OP , Cassette tapes 1 Press [ c OPEN] and insert the cassette. The unit comes on automatically. Close the holder by hand. 2 Press [ : TAPE] to start play. 3 Adjust the volume. To stop the tape Press [ L STOP, –DEMO]. To play on the other side of the tape Turn the[...]

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    16 RQT6243 Recording operations B A 1 OPEN OPEN C 3 2 Tab for side B Normal position tape Tab for side A To protect tapes against further recording Side A Bef ore recording Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. [...]

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    17 Recording operations RQT6243 B DEMO ST OP , REC A REC C T EST EST CH SELECT CH SELECT C H H LE VE VE L SUBWOOFER SU B WO OF E R 78 9 0 DIS DIS PL AY AY DI DI M ME ME R PL AY AY MO D E PR O G R A M 456 10 MU MU TI NG PR ESE T T EQ CL CL O CK CK TIMER TIMER PL A Y REC REC SLEEP SLEEP AU TO OFF TO O FF DISC 12 3 T UNER UNE R CD S.SOUND EQ S.SOUND E[...]

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    18 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT6243 B A C SUPER SOUND EQ PRESET EQ SUBWOOFER SUPER SOUND EQ EQ PRESET SUBWOOFER TEST CH SELECT CH LEVEL SUBWOOFER 78 9 0 DISPL AY DIMMER PL AY MODE PROGRAM 45 6 10 MUTING PRESET EQ CLOCK TIMER PLA Y REC SLEEP AUTO OFF DISC 12 3 TUNER CD S.SOUND EQ VOL UM E TAPE DELAY PL AUX DIGIT AL-IN RE W F F PRESET EQ [...]

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    19 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT6243 Enjoying surround sound The following chart gives a summary of this unit ’ s surround features. Note • All the features are only effective if speakers are used. No discernible effect will be heard through headphones. • None of the features are effective when radio is selected as the source. • [...]

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    RQT6243 20 Listening operations Sound quality/sound field operations Enjoying surround sound DOLBY DIGITAL Preparation: Do step 1 on page 27, A .. Play a DOLBY DIGITAL source from the external unit. “ p DIGITAL” is displayed. DOLBY PRO LOGIC 1 Press [ p PL] to select “NORMAL” OR “PHANTOM”. Every time you press the button: NORMAL → PHA[...]

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    21 RQT6243 Listening operations Sound quality/sound field operations Enjoying surround sound Preparation DOLBY DIGITAL: Press [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2] to select the input source. DOLBY PRO LOGIC: Press [ p PL] to select “ NORMAL ” or “ PHANTOM ” . Speaker level adjustments Remote control only If the level of the speakers appears to be different [...]

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    22 Timer and other operations RQT6243 Convenient functions Dimming the display Remote control only The display is dimmed and all indicators, except for the [AC IN] indicator, are turned off for better television viewing. Press [DIMMER]. To cancel, press [DIMMER] again. Muting the volume Remote control only Press [MUTING]. Volume is reduced to minim[...]

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    23 Timer and other operations RQT6243 A B 1 2 3 4 –A UT O OFF T EST EST CH SELECT CH SELECT C H H LE VE VE L SUBWOOFER SU B WO OF E R 78 9 0 DIS DIS PL AY AY DI DI M ME ME R PL AY AY MO D E PR O G R A M 45 6 10 MU MU TI NG PR ESE T T EQ CL CL O CK CK TIMER TIMER PL A Y REC REC SLEEP SLEEP AU TO OFF TO O FF DISC 12 3 T UNER UNER CD S.SOUND EQ S. S[...]

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    24 RQT6243 Timer and other operations 1 2 3 4 5 5 2 • 3 1 • 2 • 3 FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER T EST EST CH SELECT CH SELECT C H H LE VE VE L SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER 78 9 0 DIS DIS PL AY AY DI DI M ME ME R PL AY AY MO D E PR O G R A M 45 6 10 MU MU [...]

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    25 RQT6243 Timer and other operations Using the timers Using the play/record timer To change the timer Press [ r PLAY/REC] to select the desired timer. Every time the button is pressed the setting changes as follows. To check settings While the unit is on and the “ r PLAY ” (or “ r REC ” ) indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “ r PLAY [...]

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    26 RQT6243 Timer and other operations Stereo connection cable (not included) White (L) Red (R) Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. AM outdoor antenna Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally[...]

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    27 RQT6243 Timer and other operations B A[...]

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    28 Reference RQT6243 T r oubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (htt[...]

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    29 RQT6243 Reference Servicenter List (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.)[...]

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    30 Reference RQT6243 W arranty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.) Panasonic/Technics Audio Products Limited Warranty This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear to the stylus (when applica- ble) or a dealer installed cartridge or stylus. The warranty does not cover dam[...]

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    31 RQT6243 Reference a b A d 8 cm disc 12 cm disc B c About discs Disc selection Choose discs with this mark: Do not; • use irregularly shaped discs ( a ). • attach extra labels and stickers. • use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhe- sive exuding from under labels and stickers ( b ). • attach scratch-proof cover[...]

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    30 RQT6085 AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output 10% THD, both channels driven 75 Hz SUBWOOFER 78 W (Total effective impedance: 4 Ω ) 1 kHz FRONT 48 W per ch (6 Ω ) CENTER 54 W (8 Ω ) SURROUND 46 W per ch (8 Ω ) Total power in stereo mode (FRONT and SUBWOOFER) 174 W Total power in DOLBY DIGITAL mode 320 W Power output 10% THD, both channels driven[...]