CD Stereo System Operating Instructions The illustrations show SC-AK510. Model No. For U.S.A. As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. SC-AK610 SC-AK510 SC-AK410 SC-AK403 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.
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 systems. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-AK510.
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. Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Supplied accessories The remote control Before using Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). AC power supply cord .. 1 pc. (RJA0065-1D) FM indoor antenna .. 1pc. (RSA0006-J) Remote control transmitter ..................... 1 pc. SC-AK610 SC-AK510 (N2QAHB000036) SC-AK410 For U.S.A.
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. Before using The illustration shows SC-AK510. 2 AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. (L) 1 FM indoor antenna (R) Adhesive tape Affix where reception is best. 4 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.
Front panel controls Main unit 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) 2 Before using 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ! # $ % & ( ) ~ This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. f/I, POWER) Standby/on switch (f 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) ...................
The radio: manual tuning The radio: preset tuning Remote control only CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP ABC DISC PROGRAM PROG AM PL AY/ REC DIMMER DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ WXY PLAY AY MODE PQRS 7 8 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. Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
CDs CD selection Choose CDs with this mark: 3 CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP ABC DISC 2 1 GHI PROGRAM PROG AM JKL Do not: 6 • • • 8 0 9 SPACE 10 CD TUNER BAND ND CLEAR LEAR TAPE AUX x xx xx xxx xx x x VOL XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX VOL ALBUM BUM xxxxxxx xxxxxxx x xx xx x xxx xx x xx x x xx • 7 DEL xx x xx x x xx x • • • 3 WXYZ WXY REPEAT REP AT use irregularly shaped CDs. attach extra labels and stickers.
CD DISP PL AY/ REC DIMMER SLEEP EEP ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 DISC PROGRAM PROG AM 1 PLAY AY MODE PQRS TUV WXYZ WXY 7 8 9 DEL 0 SLEEP EEP PROGRAM PROG AM 3 TUNER BAND ND 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ WXY 7 8 9 DEL 0 SPACE REPEAT REP AT TUNER TAPE BAND ND INTRO MARKER 4 CLEAR LEAR TAPE AUX VOL AL BUM 10 CD AUX VOL DEF 2 4 CLEAR LEAR ABC 1 PLAY AY MODE PQRS 10 CD PL AY/ REC DIMMER DISC SPACE REPEAT REP AT CD DISP CLOCK / AUTOO OFF
How discs with MP3/WMA differ from CDs WMA: SC-AK610 and SC-AK510 only This unit can play MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP ABC DISC Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions.
PL AY/ REC DIMMER CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP PROGRAM PROG AM CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP ABC DISC PROGRAM PROG AM 2 3 JKL MNO 5 6 TUV WXYZ WXY 8 9 4 PLAY AY MODE PQRS Joystick 7 0 DEL 2 4 5 6 WXYZ WXY 8 9 SPACE 0 DEL 10 5 CD TUNER 10 BAND ND CLEAR LEAR TAPE AUX CLEAR LEAR TAPE VOL VOL ) INTRO 2 VOL ALBUM BUM MARKER CURSOR REW FF TITLE SEARCH ENTER VOL ALBUM BUM INTRO S.WOOFER CURSOR REW FF MARKER TITLE SEARCH ENTER S.
How discs with MP3/WMA differ from CDs WMA: SC-AK610 and SC-AK510 only CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP ABC DISC PROGRAM PROG AM 3 GHI JKL MNO 5 4 TUV 7 8 DEL 0 You can enter keyword of up to 10 characters for album/track title search. You can only enter upper case letters but the unit also searches for lower case.
CLOCK / For your reference If you entered a character by mistake, push the joystick left ([g, CURSOR]) (remote control: press [ CURSOR]) to move back to the mistake, then enter the correct character. AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP ABC DISC PROGRAM PROG AM 2 3 JKL MNO 5 6 TUV WXYZ WXY 4 7 8 DEL 0 CD DISP 9 SPACE REPEAT REP AT To move the cursor On the main unit: Push the joystick left/right ([g CURSOR] or [f CURSOR]). On the remote control: Press [CURSOR ( or )].
Cassettes Sound quality/sound field CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER CD DISP PROGRAM PROG AM DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PLAY AY MODE PQRS PLAY MODE PL AY/ REC DIMMER ABC 1 TUV 7 8 DEL 0 WXYZ WXY 9 SPACE REPEAT REP AT 10 CD TUNER BAND ND CLEAR LEAR TAPE AUX VOL VOL AL BUM DECK 1/2 INTRO CURSOR REW FF MARKER 2 You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes.
Recording Optional antenna connections To stop recording Press [L, STOP]. AM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna (not included) If the tape finishes before the CD The CD continues playing. Press [L, STOP] to stop it. 5 -12 m (16 – 40 ft.) To record on the other side of the tape Turn the tape over and press [a REC]. AM loop antenna (included) Reducing noise when recording AM Remote control only Hold down [PLAY MODE] while recording.
Turning the demo function off Auto-off function Remote control only CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP CD DISP PL AY/ REC DIMMER AUTO OFF DEF ABC DISC PROGRAM PROG AM 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PLAY AY MODE PQRS TUV WXYZ WXY 7 8 9 DEL 0 SPACE REPEAT REP AT 10 CD TUNER CLEAR LEAR BAND ND TAPE AUX VOL VOL AL BUM INTRO Every time you hold down the button: NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on) TITLE SEARCH ENTER MARKER S.
Using the timers CD DISP PL AY/ REC DIMMER ABC DEF 2 3 CLOCK / AUTOO OFF TIMER SLEEP EEP DISC 1 GHI PROGRAM PROG AM JKL MNO 5 6 TUV WXYZ WXY 4 PLAY AY MODE PQRS 7 8 DEL 0 9 SPACE REPEAT REP AT 10 CD TUNER BAND ND CLEAR LEAR TAPE AUX VOL VOL ALBUM BUM INTRO CURSOR REW FF MARKER To cancel the timer Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) TITLE SEARCH ENTER S.
Troubleshooting 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 (http://www.panasonic.com). 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.
Specifications Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps) 87.5–108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps) Sensitivity 2.5 ØV (IHF) S/N 26 dB 2.
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