Panasonic SC AK403 User Manual

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

The illustrations show SC-AK510.

Model No. SC-AK610

SC-AK510

For U.S.A.

SC-AK410

SC-AK403

As an ENERGY STAR^®Partner, Panasonic has determined

that this product meets the ENERGY STAR^®guidelines for

energy efficiency.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these

instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

SC-AK610 and SC-AK403 are available in the U.S.A. only.

P PC

RQT6707-3P

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions

listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

4) Follow all instructions.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than

the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided

for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

Listening caution

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

communications. However, there 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:

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.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and re-

ceiver.

•

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.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

•

To establish a safe level:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Start your volume control at a low setting.

Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and

clearly, and without distortion.

•

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 interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

Set the dial and leave it there.

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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.

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by

qualified service personnel if:

4. Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer to

perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working

condition.

(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or

(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or

Product information

(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

For product information or assistance with product operation:

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

2. Servicing —Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that

described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing

to authorized servicing personnel.

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at

1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected],

or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

3. Replacement parts —When parts need replacing ensure the

servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that

have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized

substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre

at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized

Servicentre closest to you.

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Supplied accessories

The remote control

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking

for replacement parts.

Batteries

(Only for U.S.A.)

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or

web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

R6, AA, UM-3

AC power supply cord .. 1 pc.

FM indoor antenna .. 1pc.

(RJA0065-1D)

(RSA0006-J)

AM loop antenna .. 1 pc.

Remote control

(N1DADYY00002)

transmitter ..................... 1 pc.

SC-AK610

SC-AK510

(N2QAHB000036)

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

•

SC-AK410

For U.S.A.:

•

• Black: (EUR7710010)

• Silver: (EUR7710020)

For Canada:

Do not:

Batteries ............. 2 pcs.

R6, AA, UM-3

mix old and new batteries.

use different types at the same time.

heat or expose to flame.

take apart or short-circuit.

attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

•

(EUR7710020)

SC-AK403

(EUR7710010)

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can

damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.

Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any

part of your body.

Placement of speakers

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long

period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even

when held close to the front panel.

SC-AK610 SC-AK510

Place the front speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside.

SC-AK410 SC-AK403

Place the front speakers so that the super tweeter is on the outside.

Use

Super tweeter

Tweeter

Remote control

signal sensor

(SB-AK610/

SB-AK510)

(SB-AK410)

(SB-AK610/

SB-AK510)

Main unit

Front speaker

(left)

Front speaker

(right)

only

SC-AK610

Subwoofer

Transmission

window

About 7 meters in front of

the signal sensor

Place on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t

cause vibration.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The subwoofer is 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 problem. If it persists, move the

speaker further away from the television.

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7

meters directly in front of the unit.

Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.

Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

•

(SB-WAK610)

•

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

•^NoK^te^eep your speakers at least 10 mm (¹³/32˝) away from the system

for proper ventilation.

• The front speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place

them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily

influenced by magnetism.

Do not:

put heavy objects on the remote control.

take the remote control apart.

•

spill liquids onto the remote control.

•

• You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

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Set-up

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.

Preparation

Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords.

The illustration shows SC-AK510.

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up

on its base.

(L)

FM indoor antenna

(R)

Adhesive tape

Affix where

reception is best.

AC power supply cord

Note

The included AC power supply cord

is for use with this unit only.

Do not use it with other equipment.

For your reference

Information you enter into the unit’s

memory, except for time, remains

intact for up to a week after the AC

power supply cord is disconnected.

Connect the left (L) side

in the same way.

3 Speaker cords

Blue

Gray

Red

SC-AK610 SC-AK510

Subwoofer

only

SC-AK610

–

Red (+)

SUB

OOFER

Blue (+)

Black

Gray

(+)

(SB-WAK610)

Black (–)

SC-AK410 SC-AK403

Blue

Use only the supplied speakers.

Black

The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound.

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be

negatively affected.

Connect the left (L) side

in the same way.

Red

Gray

Caution

Red (+)

Use the speakers only with the recommended

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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

Black (–)

you experience

performance.

sudden change in

Do not attach these speakers to walls or

ceilings.

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Blue (–)

Gray (+)

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Front panel controls

Main unit

AC supply indicator (AC IN)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power

supply.

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.

Display

Remote control signal sensor............................................... 4

Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) ................... 14

only

SC-AK610

Subwoofer button (SUBWOOFER) ..................................... 14

only

SC-AK510

Super woofer button (SUPER WOOFER) ............................14

Preset EQ select button (PRESET EQ)............................... 14

Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................14

Disc tray

CD tray open/close button (c, OPEN/CLOSE) .................... 8

CD direct play buttons (1 ~ 5) ............................................... 8

Joystick ...........................................................................11, 12

Enter button (ENTER) .....................................................11, 12

Title search mode select button (TITLE SEARCH) .............12

Marker memory/recall button

(MARKER, –MEMORY, -RECALL) ....................................... 13

Delete button (DELETE) ............................................ 9, 11, 13

Headphones jack (PHONES) ................................................15

Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................14

(

)

Center console

Tuner/band select button (TUNER/BAND) ........................... 7

CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,

tune/preset channel select, time adjust buttons

(g/REW/3, f/FF/4)........................... 7-9, 11, 14, 16, 17

REC

;

Record button (a REC) .........................................................14

Deck select button (DECK 1/2) ............................................14

Display, demonstration button (-DISP/–DEMO) ................. 16

Deck 1 open button (c, DECK 1) ....................................... 14

AUX button (AUX) ................................................................ 15

Volume control (VOLUME DOWN, UP) ............................... 16

CD play/pause button (:/ J, CD) .......................................... 8

Stop/program clear button (L, STOP) .................. 8, 9, 11, 14

Deck 2 open button (c, DECK 2) ....................................... 14

Tape play button (:, TAPE) ................................................ 14

DECK 1/2

TUNER

BAND

REW

STOP

DISP/

DEMO

TAPE

AUX

DECK

Remote control

Buttons such as 2 function in exactly the same way as the

buttons on the main unit.

CLOCK

PLAY

[

]

Sleep timer + Auto off button (SLEEP, AUTO OFF) .....16, 17

Disc button (DISC) ................................................................. 9

Program button (PROGRAM) .......................................... 9, 11

Play mode select button (PLAY MODE) ............ 7, 9, 10, 14, 15

Use this for selecting CD play mode, tune mode, FM mode and

AM beat proof.

AUTO OFF TIMER

REC

SLEEP

CD DISP

DIMMER

ABC

DEF

DISC

GHI

JKL

MNO

{

}

Repeat button (REPEAT) ....................................................... 9

PROGRAM

Album skip buttons (

, ALBUM).................................10

WXYZ

PQRS

TUV

Intro button (INTRO) .............................................................11

PLAY MODE

Shift button (SHIFT)

To use functions labeled in orange

SPACE

REPEAT

While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.

DEL

: For buttons [AUTO OFF],

[CLOCK/TIMER], [rPLAY/REC]

and [S.WOOFER]

: For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/

TIMER] and [rPLAY/REC]

SC-AK610

SC-AK510

SC-AK403

SC-AK410

SC-AK610

TUNER

BAND

TAPE

CLEAR

Super sound EQ + Subwoofer button

(S.SOUND EQ, S.WOOFER) ................................................ 14

AUX

SC-AK510

Super sound EQ + Super woofer button

VOL

CURSOR

ALBUM

(S.SOUND EQ, S.WOOFER) ................................................ 14

Dimmer + Play timer/record timer button

REW

(DIMMER, rPLAY/REC) ..................................................16, 17

CD display + Clock/timer button

TITLE

INTRO

MARKER

S.WOOFER

ENTER

(CD DISP, CLOCK/TIMER) ................................... 8, 13, 16, 17

Numbered, character buttons

SHIFT S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ MUTING

(

X10, 1–9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#) ........................................ 7, 9-12

CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,

(For SC-AK410

and SC-AK403)

tune/preset channel select, time adjust, cursor buttons

(g, REW/3,

CURSOR,

(For SC-AK610

and SC-AK510)

f, 4/FF, CURSOR ) ............................. 7-9, 11-14, 16, 17

Muting button (MUTING) ..................................................... 16

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The radio: manual tuning

The radio: preset tuning

Remote control only

There are two methods of pre-setting 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.

CLOCK

PLAY/

REC

AUTO OFF TIMER

SLEEP

CD DISP

DIMMER

ABC

DEF

DISC

Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.

GHI

JKL

MNO

PROGRAM

PQRS

TUV

PLAY MODE

CLOCK

PLAY/

REC

SPACE

REPEAT

AUTO OFF TIMER

SLEEP

CD DISP

DIMMER

DEL

ABC

DEF

DISC

TUNER

BAND

TAPE

CLEAR

AUX

GHI

JKL

MNO

PROGRAM

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

VOL

ALBUM

CURSOR

REW

PLAY MODE

TITLE

INTRO

MARKER

S.WOOFER

ENTER

SPACE

REPEAT

SHIFT S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ MUTING

DEL

TUNER

BAND

TAPE

CLEAR

AUX

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select band.

VOL

CURSOR

ALBUM

REW

The unit comes on.

Every time you press the button:

FM ↔ AM

TITLE

INTRO

MARKER

S.WOOFER

ENTER

SHIFT S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ MUTING

Preparation:

Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select

“MANUAL”.

Casse

Every time you press the button:

MANUAL ↔ PRESET

Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

3 Hold down [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] for a moment

Preparation: Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.

to search for a station.

Hold down [PROGRAM] until the frequency changes.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in

ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in.

The frequency stops when it finds a clear station.

To stop during the process, press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].

Under excessive interference, a station may not be found.

Press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] repeatedly to tune step-by-

step.

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.

“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being

received.

Manual presetting

Pre-set the stations one at a time.

If noise is excessive in FM

Remote control only

1 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or

[f, 4/FF] to tune to the desired station.

2 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or

Hold down [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is

weak.

[f, 4/FF] to select a channel.

Hold down [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.

“MONO” is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.

3 Press [PROGRAM].

Reco

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset

in that channel.

To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps

Main unit only

Hold down [TUNER/BAND]. The display changes in a few seconds to

show the current minimum FM frequency. Continue to hold down the

button until the minimum frequency changes. The step is changed.

Repeat the above to change the step back.

Selecting channels

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

To enter channel 10 or over, press [X10], then the two digits.

Note

After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously

preset in the memory will be cleared.

•

Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while

listening to an AM broadcast.

•

1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.

2 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the

channel.

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CDs

CD selection

Choose CDs with this mark:

CLOCK

PLAY/

REC

AUTO OFF TIMER

SLEEP

D DISP

IMMER

ABC

DEF

DISC

GHI

JKL

MNO

PROGRAM

PQRS

TUV

PLAY MODE

SPACE

REPEAT

DEL

Do not:

use irregularly shaped CDs.

attach extra labels and stickers.

use CDs with labels and stickers

that are coming off or with

adhesive exuding from under

labels and stickers.

attach scratch proof covers or

any other kind of accessory.

write anything on the CD.

clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe

with a soft, dry cloth.)

use CDs printed with label

•

TUNER

BAND

TAPE

CLEAR

AUX

•

VOL

ALBUM

CURSOR

REW

XXXX XXXX XXXXX

XXXX XX

•

XXXX XXXX XXXXX

XXXX XXXX

TITLE

INTRO

MARKER

S.WOOFER

ENTER

1 Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

•

The unit comes on.

2 Set a CD in the tray. (Label must face upward.)

•

To continue loading CDs in the other trays

•

Press [1]–[5] to select the required tray and press [c, OPEN/

CLOSE] to open the tray.

Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

•

printers available on the market.

3 Press [1]–[5] to play your desired disc.

Current disc indicator

To prevent damage

Always observe the following points:

Load only 1 CD on the tray.

•

(Alternatively, you can press [:/J, CD] if the current disc is your

desired CD.)

The track number and its elapsed playing time are shown.

Use the CD Play Mode function’s ALL-DISC mode to play CDs in

succession. (A page 9)

To stop the disc play

Press [L, STOP].

The total number of tracks and total playing time are shown.

Load CDs as shown in the figure.

An adaptor is not needed with 8cm CDs (singles).

•

“

” indication

It indicates current disc has 16 or more tracks.

8 cm CD

X X X X

X X X

One touch play

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

During standby mode and when a CD is loaded, press [:/J, CD] or

[1] - [5].

The unit comes on and play starts.

To pause

Press [:/J, CD] during play.

Press again to resume play.

XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX

XXXX XX XXXXX

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X

XXXX XX XXXXX

XXXX XXXX XXXXX

XXXX XX XXXXX

12 cm CD

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

To search forward/ Hold down [g/REW/3] (backward)

backward

or [f/FF/4] (forward) during play or pause.

To skip forward/

backward

Press [g/REW/3] (backward) or

[f/FF/4] (forward) during play or pause.

Set the system on a flat, level surface.

Always unload all CDs before moving the unit.

•

Note

During 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (A page 9), you cannot

skip to tracks already played.

During program play (A page 9), 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play,

you can search only within the track.

Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You

cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.

•

Do not:

set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.

•

move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded.

put anything except a CD in the tray.

use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked.

disconnect the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet

during disc changing operation.

CD display

You can display the remaining play time of the current track.

This unit can play WMA (SC-AK610 and SC-AK510 only), MP3

and 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 not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the

condition of the recording.

Remote control only

Press [CD DISP] during play or pause.

Every time you press the button:

Elapsed play time ↔ Remaining play time

Note

When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time

display shows “– –:– –”.

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CLOCK

PLAY

CLOCK

PLAY/

REC

AUTO OFF TIMER

REC

AUTO OFF TIMER

SLEEP

CD DISP

DIMMER

SLEEP

CD DISP

DIMMER

ABC

DEF

ABC

DEF

DISC

GHI

JKL

MNO

GHI

JKL

MNO

PROGRAM

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

PLAY MODE

SPACE

REPEAT

DEL

TUNER

BAND

TUNER

BAND

TAPE

CLEAR

AUX

CLEAR

AUX

VOL

CURSOR

VOL

CURSOR

ALBUM

REW

TITLE

INTRO

MARKER