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  • Page 1

    RQT5769-4P P CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. PC The illustrations show SC-AK77. 01 AK77/66/62 [P/PC] 24/7/01, 2:34 PM 1[...]

  • Page 2

    Before using 2 RQT5769 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the op- eration of system SC-AK77. System SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 [...]

  • Page 3

    Before using 3 RQT5769 AM loop antenna (RSA0029-L) .................. 1 pc. Remote control transmitter .............................................. 1 pc. Batteries ........... 2 pcs. (R6, AA, UM-3) • SC-AK77: (N2QAHB000013) Recording operations Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................ 22 Tape-to-tape recording ...............[...]

  • Page 4

    Before using 4 RQT5769 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[...]

  • Page 5

    Before using 5 RQT5769 If irregular coloring occurs on your television The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combinations. If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes. The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the [...]

  • Page 6

    Before using 6 RQT5769 Connections 1 3 GND FM ANT ( ) 2 1 FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape 2 LOOP EXT AM ANT AM loop antenna SC-AK77 Red (+) Red (+) Gray (+) Black (–) Black (–) Blue (–) Gray (+) Blue (–) SC-AK66 Red (+) Red (+) Black (–) Black (–) Gray (+) Gray with blue line (–) Gray (+) Gray with blue line (–) A B C Blue Gra y Gra[...]

  • Page 7

    Before using 7 RQT5769 Basic connections (for supplied accessories) • Plug the AC power 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. Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position wher[...]

  • Page 8

    Before using 8 RQT5769 A B C (MIX OUT) SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER DVD player with 5.1 ch OUT (not included) Rear panel of this unit RL AUX SC-AK77 SC-AK66 RL AUX AUDIO OUT Laser disc player/ DVD player without 5.1 ch OUT (not included) Rear panel of this unit SC-AK77 RL AUX RL AUX 1 AUX 2 AUDIO OUT Video cassette recorder (not included) Rear p[...]

  • Page 9

    Before using 9 RQT5769 Concerning the remote control Battery installation Insert the batteries observing the correct polarities ( e , d ). Use of batteries • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. • [...]

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    Before using 10 RQT5769 Front panel controls Main unit 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) ............................. 13 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consum[...]

  • Page 11

    Before using 11 RQT5769 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 2 35 34 16 27 38 8 40 29 39 32 17 36 37 41 43 42 45 44 48 47 18 19 46 49 2 35 34 16 38 8 40 29 39 32 17 36 37 41 43 42 45 44 48 47 18 19 46 49 SC-AK62 Remote control Buttons such as 2 functions in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. No. Name Ref. page 2 Standby/on button ( f ) ..............[...]

  • Page 12

    Before using 12 RQT5769 A B A UT O OFF DISPLAY/ DEMO DISPLAY/ DEMO Turning the demo function 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[...]

  • Page 13

    Before using 13 RQT5769 1 2 3 4 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 1 2 4 3 SC-AK62 Setting the time This is a 12-hour display clock. This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m.. Switch on the power. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “ CLOCK ” . Every time you press the button: CLOCK REC PLAY (within 7 seconds or so) Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ ( 3 ) o[...]

  • Page 14

    14 Radio operations RQT5769 1 2 3 4 A SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 MHz TUNED ST 1 2 3 4 TUNED STEREO MONO MHz MHz Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The unit comes on automatically. Every time you press the button: FM ↔ AM Press [ L L L L L TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Every time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET. Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ ( 3[...]

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    15 Radio operations RQT5769 A B 1 2 3 1 2 3 SC-AK77 MEMO MHz SC-AK66 SC-AK62 MEMO MHz MHz Presetting radio broadcasts 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 12 stations ea[...]

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    16 Compact disc operations RQT5769 A B C E D F XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XX X XX X XX X XX XX XX X X XX X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX XX X X X XX X X X X XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX[...]

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    17 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 2 4 3 A CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 DISC DISC DISC OPEN/CLOSE SC-AK77 B SC-AK66 SC-AK62 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 89 1 0 7 5 6 4 3 2 1 11 12 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SC-AK62 Track number Elapsed playing time (Of current track number) Number of tracks Total playing time Label must face upward. Disc number Lis[...]

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    18 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 A B 2 3 DISC DISC DISC RANDOM 1 3 2 Listening to compact discs Direct access play by remote control only Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired track number. The CD will be played from the selected track to the last tr[...]

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    19 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 A B 2 3 4 5 7 DISC PRGM DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC 1 7 4 2 3 5 Listening to compact discs Program play You can program up to 24 tracks. Press [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped. Press [PROGRAM]. Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want. Press the numeric button to select t[...]

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    20 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 2 3 4 5 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 7 CD MANAGER DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC 1 2 3 4 5 SC-AK62 Specified disc number Specified track number Listening to compact discs To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from am[...]

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    21 RQT5769 Cassette deck operations 1 A 2 3 4 5 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 only SC-AK77 1 3 2 5 2 4 4 only SC-AK77 2 SC-AK62 Listening to tapes You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. SC-AK77 -AK44 The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes. It identifies the type automatically. SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Use normal position tapes. High posit[...]

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    22 RQT5769 Cassette deck operations Recording operations A B C only SC-AK77 1 3 2 4 Listening to tapes To fast-forward or rewind the tape Press [ g / ( ] or [ ) / f ] in the stop mode. SC-AK77 Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward “ 3 ”[ g / ( ][ ) / f ] “ 4 ”[ ) / f ][ g / ( ] SC-AK33 To rewind To fast-forward [ g / ( ][ ) / f ] To find[...]

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    23 Recording operations RQT5769 1 2 3 4 FLA T only SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 3 1 2 4 2 SC-AK77 12 REC Tape-to-tape recording The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being played back. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. Press [ c OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck 1 For recording: Into deck 2 Close the holders by [...]

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    24 Recording operations RQT5769 A 1 2 4 MHz FLA T SC-AK77 SC-AK66 only SC-AK77 2 4 1 2 2 REC MHz SC-AK62 Recording from radio broadcasts Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [ c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: [...]

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    25 Recording operations RQT5769 1 2 3 5 6 DISC DISC DISC SC-AK66 DISC FLA T SC-AK77 only SC-AK77 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 DISC 2 3 6 1 5 2 2 REC SC-AK62 Recording from compact discs Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [ c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. only Press [REV MODE] to select the re[...]

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    26 Recording operations RQT5769 1 2 3 4 5 A 1 8 97 6 5 23 4 5 DISC DISC DISC CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 SC-AK77 DISC FLA T DISC SC-AK66 1 4 5 3 2 2 REC SC-AK62 Recording from compact discs To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the play[...]

  • Page 27

    27 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 A B SC-AK77 only SC-AK66 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK77 SUPER SOUND EQ S. WOOFER SC-AK62 SC-AK62 Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings Dial [SOUND EQ] to select the sound quality or sound field. When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following sequence. 1 HEAVY (sound [...]

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    28 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 SUPER 3D AI 1 1 2 2 100Hz 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz 10kHz 1kHz LIGHT HEAVY S O FT S H A R P LIGHT HEAVY S O FT S H A R P LIGHT HEAVY S O FT S H A R P Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer only Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “MANUAL”. When it is turned clockwise, t[...]

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    29 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with this mark. • DVD Software encoded with DTS can be identi- fied with this mark. • DVD • Laser discs • CDs “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Note All the features are only effective [...]

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    30 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 1 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode Press [6CH INPUT]. Playback the source (DVD). To adjust the volume of each speaker Sit in the normal listening position and make the adjustments with the remote control. 1 Output the test signal from the DVD player (not includ[...]

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    31 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 1 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) To playback a Dolby Surround source with Dolby Pro Logic Press [ p PL]. The button lights. Playback a Dolby Surround source. To turn off DOLBY PRO LOGIC Press [ p PL]. The [...]

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    32 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 1 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 Enjoying sound with stereophonics (SURROUND) This mode adds the 4ch surround effect to the normal stereo sources. Press [SURROUND] to select “ SRND MID ” or “ SRND MAX. ” Each time the button is pressed: SRND MID SRND MAX STEREO SOUND (off) P[...]

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    33 RQT5769 Timer and others Previous display Using the timer Using the play/record timer The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to wake you up, or it can be set to record the radio or from the aux source. The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer. Preparations • Turn the unit on and set the clo[...]

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    34 Timer and others RQT5769 Using the play/record timer To change the timer Press [ r PLAY/ r 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 ” (or “ r REC ” ) [...]

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    35 RQT5769 Timer and others A B A UX 1/2 C DISPLAY/ DEMO D SC-AK77 AU X SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Headphones (not included) Using an external unit Listening to an external source (See page 8 for external unit connection) 1. SC-AK77 Press [AUX 1/2] or [6CH INPUT]. SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Press [AUX] or [6CH INPUT]. The system will come on automatically. 2. Start play[...]

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    36 Reference RQT5769 If the 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 solution. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. • Before using a chemically treated cloth, carefully read the i[...]

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    37 Reference RQT5769 Servicenter List (U.S.A.) 36-38 AK77/66/62 [P/PC] 24/7/01, 2:40 PM 37[...]

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    38 Reference RQT5769 Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic/Technics Audio Products Limited Warranty This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and work- manship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear to the stylus (when applicable) or a dealer installed cartridge or stylus. The warranty does not cover damages which o[...]

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    39 Reference RQT5769 AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK77 Power output THD 10%, both channels driven Front 80 Hz (Low channel) 60 W per channel (8 Ω ) Front 1 kHz (High channel) 40 W per channel (6 Ω ) Center 1 kHz 100 W (8 Ω ) Surround 1 kHz 35 W per channel (8 Ω ) Total power output in stereo mode 200 W Total power output in Dolby Pro Logic mode 370[...]

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    40 Reference RQT5769 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. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Sec[...]