CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK52 SC-AK44 SC-AK22 The illustrations show SC-AK44. ^JjCOMWCT DICrTAL AUDIO Note; “"EB" on Kbigdom.. , the packaging indicates the United Before cohnecBng, operating or adjusting this pro duct, pfease read these instructions completely Please keep this manual ft» future reference.
Dear customer Supplied accessories 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-AK44, s System SC-AK52 SC-AK44 SC-AK22 Main unit SA-AK52 SA-AK44 SA-AK22 Speakers SB-AK52 SB-AK44 SB-AK22 I Please check and identify the \ supplied accessories.
Tabie of cohfenfs Sofeiy precquHons Before using Placement Supplied accessories........................ .................... ............................. 2 Safety precautions............................. .................................................. 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead......................... ........................................ 4 Concerning the remote control...........................................................5 Battery installation..............................................
Cotifloft il^r AC Ma»i5 lea# (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E. BY THE EARTH SYMBOL 4- OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Concerning the reinofe contrai A Battery installation 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. 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.
Connections Basic connections (for supplied accessories) • Plug the AC mains lead into a household mains socket only after all other connecfions 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 where radio signals are received with the least amount of interference. For best reception sound quality: An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.
Connections Optional antenna connections You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reintorced-concrete building, etc. FM outdoor antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in stalled. ® Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. @ Twist the shield braid, d) Expose the core wire. An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician only.
Fronf роле/ confroh QT No. Main unit Name Ref. page ® AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. For Australia and New Zealand Standby/on switch (O/I, POWER)....................................11 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. For United Kingdom and Europe Standby/on switch (cD/1)....................................... ........
fhmf panel con&ois (For Australia and New Zealandtmodei; SC-AI^} (For FUissia and Ukrahia: model: SOAK22) Remote control Buttons such as O functions in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. AUTO OFF SLi EP •o CD a 1—2—^3Q CD a &■ -DISC CD a CD CD n rP CD n -£D CD CD C3Q CD G3 (3 »»»M €D CDUQ-Q' 10 9 Auto off button (AUTO OFF)............................... . 0 Cancel button (CANCEL)..................................... ..........
Turhmg the €hm6:^ncfion off If the dock 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) Aufo-off fiMnthon by 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.
time This is a 24-hour display clock. This example in frte figure shows how to set the time for 16:25. Switch on the unit. Press [CLOCK/TiMER] to select “CLOCK”. Every time you press the button; C L O C K © P U Y — ©REC Previous display For Australia and New Zealand (within 7 seconds or so) For United Kingdom and Europe Press [TUNEnriME ADJ (V) or (A)] to show the present time. Ò/I ^ □ CLOCK/ TIMEH r Ì nr*./ n-n n u-u U i_ L U !_ ) * Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time.
Usténing fo radio broadcasts Press {TUNER, BAND] to select band. The unit comes on automatically. Every time you press the button; FM AM Press p, TUNE MODE] to select ^‘MANUAL”. Every tíme you press the button; MANUAL ^ PRESET. Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (V) or (A)] to select the frequency of the required station. “TUNED" is displayed when a radio station is tuned. “STEREO" (“ST for SC-AK22) is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. Adjust the volume.
Pres^ffing rad/d broadcasts There are two mefriods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting ; Alt 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 presettin0 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 ].
With this system, you can only play compact discs having this mark. Q However, do not use irregular shaped CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the unit. BgD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Handling precoutions If you are taking the disc from a cold to a wami environment, moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc. Do not write on the label side with a bail-point pen or other writing instrument.
Usfemng to compact xSscs 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 a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW. Press lA, OPEN/CLOSE] button. The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens.
Usfenin0 fo conyMct discs Direct occess 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 ttie selected track to the last track of the final disc page 15). To select a two-disU track Press ^10] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or so. For example Track no. 20: [^10] -+ [2] -♦ [0] Track no.
tistemn0 M contpact discs Program play by remote control only You can program up to 24 tracks. Press [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped. Press [PROGRAM]. Press [DISC]. (v\^thin 10 seconds or so) Press [1] - [5] to select the disc you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired track. Repeat steps Q through Q until you have pro grammed all the tracks you want. Press [►/A], Play will start in the programmed sequence. • To cancel program play mode Press [PROGRAM] In the stop mode.
iisfsevt/ng to compact discs To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) This hjnction makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the player. You can use this function to make recordings as well. There are 3 CDArack selection modes.
Úsi^mhg ip tapes You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. SC-AK52 SC-AK22: Russia and Ukralna The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes. It identifies the type automatically. rsC-AK22: except Russia and Ukraina | 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. Press rTAPE, DECK 1/2]. TTie unit will come on automatically.
Listening Jo tapes To fast-forward or rewind the tope Press [HN/-^] or [►►/►►i] in the stop mode. ! |SC'AK22: Russia and Ukralna | Tape direction To fast-forward ■ To rewind {SC-AK22: except Russia and Ukraina| To rewind To fast-forward [►>-/►►11 To find the beginning of a program (TPS: Tape Program Sensor] 1 TPS finds frie beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9. Press ESSS or [►►/►►!] during play.
The recording level will be recorded as it Is on Wie tape being piayed back. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. Press OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck 1 For recording: into deck 2 Close the holders by hand. I > 15C-AK22: Russia and Ukraina] only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. SC-AK52 Every time you press the button: t_________ 1 *- :One side records oniy. :Both sides record (front reverse). ” automaticaliy changes to when [TAPE EDiT] is pressed.
k^oriiing from radh broadcasts Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [dit DECK 2 OPEN] and Insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. B SC-AK52|^CpAK4^and |SC-AK22: Russia and Ukraina| only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: L “Z ■ One side, only, records. : Both sides record (front side reverse side), "automatically changes to “ ” when [•REC/STOP] is pressed. Select a radio station. Perform steps D through Q on page 12.
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [± DECK 2 OPEN], and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. SC-AK52BSC-AK44 and ISC-AK22: Russia and UkraM only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: t_________ I ^ : One side only records. ; Both sides (front reverse) record. “Cl3’'automatically changes to “ pressed. " when [•REC/STOP] is Press [CD]. Insert CD In the tray. (Perform steps □ ~ B on page 15).
Recording ftom 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 player. Preparation Press [±DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [CD]. I Press [CO MANAGER] to select the desired mode.
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 quality) Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sound better with an added punch. ® CLEAR (sound quality) Select this for Jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the frebie range is desired. SOFT (sound quality) Select this when listening to background music.
VátyinQ ihe sound quality with the h$€mum equalizer only SC-AK52 Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “MANUAL’\ When it is Ujrned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following sequence. ©HEAVY ^ @ CLEAR ©SOFT © DISCO ® LIVE ® HALL © MANUAL ® Al-EQ @ FLAT--------- Adjust the sound quality. © <-------- * * direction: For selecting the range of the sound to be adjusted Characteristics of each sound range Under 100 Hz: Super woofer range Around 330 Hz: Bass to midrange Around 1 kHz: Midrange Around 3.
Ujsing Ifiner 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. TTie play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer. Preparations • Turn the unit on and set the clock (-♦■ page 11), • For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to; tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
№ ftimer Using the play/record timer To change the timer Press [©PLAY/0REC] to select the desired timer. Every time the button is pressed the setting changes as follows. ©PLAY — 0REC L_ (OFF) -—I To check settings While the unit is on and the ‘©PLAY” (or “®REC”) indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “©PLAY” (or ‘©REC”) appears on the display.
Usih^ fimer A Using the sleep timer fay remote control only This timer turns your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, settable at 30-minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to music. Preparation Switch on the unit. The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes. While enjoying the desired source: Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.
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Specifkatìons AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION SPEAKER SECTION SC-AK52 Track system 4 track, 2 channel Heads Record/playback Solid permalloy head Erasure Double gap ferrite head Motor DC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100 kHz Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz Tape speed 4.8 cm/s Frequency response (+3dB, -6dB at DECK OUT) NORMAL (TYPE i) 35 Hz - 14 kHz (For SC-AK52, SC-AK44 and SC-AK22: Russia and Ukralna only) HIGH (TYPE II) 35 Hz - 14 kHz S/N 50 dB (A weighted) Wow and flutter 0.
SUOMI_______________________________________ CAUTION! VAROITUS! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
