CD Stereo System Operating Instructions The illustrations show SC-AK29. Model No. SC-AK29 SC-AK24 SC-AK18 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Table of contents Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before using These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the operation of system SC-AK29. Before using Supplied accessories .............................................. Precautions .............................................................. Placement of speakers .....
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................ Tape-to-tape recording .......................................... Recording from radio broadcasts ........................ Recording from compact discs ............................ 21 21 22 23 To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) ............................................. 24 Sound quality/sound field operations Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings .................
Precautions Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Safety Before using 1. Power Source —The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2.
Concerning the remote control Listening caution Battery installation SC-AK29 SC-AK24 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Connections Basic connections (for supplied accessories) • 1 • Before using 2 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. 3 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. 4 1 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Connections A FM outdoor antenna (not included) Optional antenna connections You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. 1 T FM AN ) ( 30 mm (1 3/16˝) GND 2 Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is installed. 1 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator. 2 Twist the shield braid. 3 Expose the core wire.
Front panel controls A Main unit A Name Ref. page 1 MODE button (NORMAL/ECO) (MODE) ................... 10 2 Standby/on switch (f/I, POWER) ............................. 10 10 11 3 4 Before using No. 8 9 1 2 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. 12 5 13 6 3 AC supply indicator (AC IN) 14 This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.
Front panel controls 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) ...............................................10 Before using ? Auto off button (AUTO OFF) .................................... 10 @ Numeric buttons (≥10, 1–0) ................................ 13, 16 [ Program button (PROGRAM) ................................... 17 35 \ Cancel button (CANCEL) ...........................................
Turning the demo function off A A 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. Turn this function off to get the most from the eco mode (see below). Press and hold [-DISP/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed. Before using The display changes each time the button is held down.
Setting the time 1 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. 2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. 4 CLOCK 3 PLAY REC Previous display (within 7 seconds or so) Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to show the present time. 1 2 3 Before using Every time you press the button: Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time. The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set the time.
Presetting radio broadcasts • • Radio operations 1 4 • Up to 12 stations can be set in each band with the automatic or manual memory presetting. If broadcast frequencies are preset in the memory, you can easily tune in any of these frequencies from the system or remote control unit. You can preset just those stations you like. (See “Presetting only your favorite stations” below.) 2 1 3 2 3 1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The system will come on automatically.
Listening to radio broadcasts 2 3 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. 2 L, TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” or Press [L “MANUAL”. Every time you press the button: MANUAL ↔ PRESET. 4 PRESET: For preset stations MANUAL: For non-preset stations 3 Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the desired broadcast. “STEREO” lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being received. “TUNED” lights when you precisely tune in a broadcast station. 4 1 The unit will come on automatically. Adjust the volume level.
Concerning compact discs With this system, you can only play compact discs having this mark. However, do not use irregular shaped CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the unit. A xx x xx x x xx x x xx x xx xx x x A xxxxxxx xxxxxxx x xx xx x xxx xx x xx x x xx xx XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX Handling precautions B ~ D B • How to hold CDs • • • • Compact disc operations Do not touch the recorded surface.
Listening to compact discs 1 Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You cannot change CDs while a disc is playing. Press a [c] button. 2 The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens. Set CD in the tray. 3 To continue loading CDs in the other trays Press another [c] button to open the required tray. The current tray closes and the selected tray automatically opens. Press the same [c] to close the tray. 4 Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to play your desired disc.
Listening to compact discs Direct access play 3 1 2 4 A by remote control only 1 2 Press [CD]. 3 (within 10 seconds or so) 4 Press the numeric button to select the desired track number. Press [DISC]. Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want. The CD will be played from the selected track to the last track of the final disc (page 15). Compact disc operations 1 2 To select a two-digit track Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or so. For example Track no.
Listening to compact discs 3 5 7 1 2 by remote control only You can program up to 24 tracks. 1 Press [CD]. 2 3 Press [PROGRAM]. 4 (within 10 seconds or so) 5 6 Press the numeric button to select the desired track. 7 Press [-/J/4]. Ensure CD is stopped. Press [DISC]. Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have programmed all the tracks you want. Play will start in the programmed sequence.
Listening to compact discs 3 2 To listen to 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. 1 4 You can use this function to make recordings as well. There are 3 CD/track selection modes.
Listening to tapes Types of tapes which can be played correctly: The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. 1 4 5 2 2 3 NORMAL POSITION/TYPE I ✓ HIGH POSITION/TYPE II ✓ METAL POSITION/TYPE IV ✓ You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. 1 Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. 2 Press [c DECK 1 OPEN] or [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. The unit will come on automatically. If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start automatically (One touch play function).
Listening to tapes A To fast-forward or rewind the tape A Press [g/(] or [)/f] in the stop mode. Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward “ 3” [g/(] [)/f] “4” [)/f] [g/(] To find the beginning of a program (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) A TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9. Press [g/(] or [)/f] during play.
Before recording (Deck 2 only) A Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. ✓ ✓ ✕ NORMAL POSITION/TYPE I HIGH POSITION/TYPE II METAL POSITION/TYPE IV Recording part Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly. Leader tape (no recording can be made) To record from the beginning of the tape A You cannot record on the leader part of the tape.
Recording from radio broadcasts 4 1 Press [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. 2 Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. 1 2 1 Close the holder by hand. Tape direction is automatically set to “ 3”. Every time you press the button: , : One side is recorded, then recording stops automatically. : Both sides (front side → reverse side) are recorded, then recording stops automatically. 3 Select a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3 on page 13. 4 Press [a REC/STOP] to start recording.
Recording from compact discs 5 3 1 Press [c DECK 2 OPEN], and insert the tape. 2 Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Close the holder by hand. Tape direction is automatically set to “ 3”. Every time you press the button: 1 2 6 1 , : One side is recorded, then recording stops automatically. : Both sides (front side → reverse side) are recorded, then recording stops automatically. 3 Press [CD]. 4 Insert CD in the tray. 5 Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.
Recording from compact discs A Front side Reverse side 1 9 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 5 The interrupted track is re-recorded in its entirety on the reverse side. 3 2 1 4 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. • While recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the end of the front side, it is re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side.
Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings A A 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. 2 CLEAR (sound quality) Select this for jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired. 3 SOFT (sound quality) Select this when listening to background music.
Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “MANUAL”. When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following sequence. 1 HEAVY 2 CLEAR 3 SOFT 4 DISCO 5 LIVE 6 HALL 7 MANUAL 8 AI EQ 9 FLAT 1 1 2 2 Adjust the sound quality. 1 ← → 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.
Using the timer 5 4 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. 1 2 3 2 3 Preparations Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 11). For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to; tape, CD, radio or aux, and set the volume.
Using the timer Using the play/record timer To check settings While the unit is on and the “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appears on the display.
Using the timer A A Using the sleep timer This timer turns your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, settable at 30-minute interval). It lets you fall asleep listening to music. by remote control only Preparation Switch on the power. 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.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Reference page(s) When there is a television set nearby The picture on the TV disappears or stripes appear on the screen. The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. The wiring at the back of the system is unsuitable. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the system. 7 While using the cassette deck Sound is low, intermittent, poor quality, noisy, scratchy, or unsteady.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK29 SC-AK24 RMS power output 1% Total harmonic distortion 60 Hz–120 Hz, both channels driven (SC-AK29) 70 W per channel (6 Ω) (SC-AK24) 55 W per channel (6 Ω) 1% Total harmonic distortion 120 Hz–14 kHz, both channels driven (SC-AK29) 30 W per channel (6 Ω) (SC-AK24) 20 W per channel (6 Ω) Total Bi-Amp power (SC-AK29) 100 W per channel (SC-AK24) 75 W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input Impedance AUX 13.
