Panasonic SC-AK500 manual

RQT6085-4P P CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK500 SC-AK490 SC-AK300 SC-AK200 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. PC The illustrations show SC-AK500.[...]

Before using 2 RQT6085 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-AK500. System SC-AK500 SC-AK490 SC-AK[...]

Before using 3 RQT6085 AM loop antenna (N1DADYY00002) .......... 1 pc. Remote control transmitter .............................................. 1 pc . Batteries ........... 2 pcs. R6, AA, UM-3 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage[...]

Before using 4 RQT6085 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[...]

Before using 5 RQT6085 Battery installation About the remote contr ol 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’[...]

Before using 6 RQT6085 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[...]

Before using 7 RQT6085 30 mm (1 3 / 16 ˝ ) 15 mm ( 19 / 32 ˝ ) 1 2 3 GND A LOOP EXT AM AN T 5 -12 m ( 16 – 40 ft.) B C R L (L) (R) 1 2 FM AN T ( ) Connections Shield braid Core wire Rear panel of this unit FM outdoor antenna (not included) AM loop antenna (included) 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) Analog player (not included) AM outdoor ant[...]

Before using 8 RQT6085 Fr ont 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) 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 Di[...]

Before using 9 RQT6085 SLEEP SLEEP 7 8 9 0 DISP DISP L AY A Y DIMMER DI MM ER PL AY A Y M ODE OD E PR PR O G RA R A M 4 5 6 10 10 V OLUME VOL UM E MU M U T I N G P RE SE T T E Q S. S. S O U N D D E Q CL CL O CK CK TIMER TIMER PL A Y REC REC AU TO OFF TO OF F F F R E W F F R E W DISC DI SC 123 TUNER TUNER AU X A UX T APE T APE CD CD 2 25 26 3 27 19 [...]

Before using 10 RQT6085 B A C DEMO T urning 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 mode. This function is set to on at the time of purchase. During standby mode Press and hold [ L / – DEMO] until “ NO DEMO ” is displayed. The display changes each time t[...]

Before using 11 RQT6085 A B SLEEP – A UT O OFF 1 2 3 4 CL CL O CK/ CK/ TIMER TIMER 1 3 2 • 4 A uto-off function Remote control only When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes. Note This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX. Press and hold [ – AUTO OFF]. “ [...]

12 Radio operations RQT6085 1 2 PLA Y MODE PLA Y MODE 3 4 A[...]

13 Radio operations RQT6085 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[...]

14 Compact disc operations RQT6085 A B C E D F XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X [...]

15 RQT6085 Compact disc operations How discs with MP3 differ to CDs This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions. L Starting play from a selected track Refer to “ Direct access play ” on page 19. To select a 3-digit track Press [ j ] twice, then the three numbers. For example, track no. 108, [ j ] → [ j ] → [1] → [0] [...]

16 RQT6085 Compact disc operations 1 2 3 4 A B 1 4 3 VOL D O W N U P DEMO 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 Label must face upward. Listening to compact discs This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/ CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may [...]

17 RQT6085 Compact disc operations 1 2 3 4 5 1 • 7 4 5 3 2 7 A B PROGRAM[...]

18 RQT6085 Compact disc operations 1 2 3 5 1 • 6 4 5 3 2 4 6[...]

19 RQT6085 Compact disc operations 1 2 3 A 2 3 1 DISPLA Y DISPLA Y[...]

20 RQT6085 Cassette deck operations 1 2 3 4 A 4 1 • 3 2 DECK 1/2 DEMO T A P E OPEN DECK 1 T A P E[...]

21 RQT6085 Recording operations B A[...]

22 Recording operations RQT6085 1 2 B 2 1 REC OPEN DECK 1 A REC Recor ding from compact discs You can use 1-DISC/ALL-DISC/1-SONG mode ( z page 18) to make recordings. Preparation: • Do the preparatory steps ( z page 21). • Insert the disc(s) you want to record ( z page 16). 1-DISC/ALL-DISC recording 1 Do steps 1 to 4 on page 18. Ensure CD is st[...]

23 Recording operations RQT6085 2 2 A REC PLAY MODE[...]

24 Sound quality operations RQT6085 A B PRESET EQ PRESET EQ[...]

25 Timer operations RQT6085 1 2 3 4 5 2 • 3[...]

26 Timer operations RQT6085 Using the timer 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” (or “ r R[...]

27 Timer operations RQT6085 Reference A C B[...]

28 Reference RQT6085 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[...]

29 RQT6085 Reference Servicenter List (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.)[...]

30 Reference RQT6085 W arranty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.) Customer’s Record Model No . Serial No . or Code No . Date of Purchase Dealer’ s Name Dealer’ s Address 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 wea[...]

31 RQT6085 Reference AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 60 Hz–3 kHz, both channels driven (Low channel) 60 W per channel (6 Ω ) 3 kHz–16 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 50 W per channel (6 Ω ) Total Bi-Amp power 110 W per channel Power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz, both channels driven (Low c[...]

32 Reference RQT6085 1st proof 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, Car[...]