The illustrations show SC-AK77. CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 RQT5769-4P...
FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J) ....1 pc. 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).
Product Service ... 39 AM loop antenna (RSA0029-L) ... 1 pc. Remote control transmitter ... 1 pc. • • SC-AK66, SC-AK62: SC-AK77: (N2QAHB000014) (N2QAHB000013) CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
Place the speakers with the Panasonic logo facing toward the lis- tening position. We recommend that surround speakers be placed on the side of, or slightly behind, the listener at ear level.
Blue Gray (+) Gray with blue line (–) Gray SC-AK77 Gray Blue Black Red (+) Gray (+) Red (+) Blue (–) Gray (+) Black (–) Blue (–) SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Red (+) Black Black (–) Black (–) Black (–) Red (+)
Basic connections (for supplied accessories) • 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. Connect the FM indoor antenna.
This unit has Dolby Pro Logic circuitry. If the audio output of video equipment is connected to the AUX 1 or AUX 2 (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: AUX) terminal of this unit, the sound will be reproduced with the same powerful stereophonic effects found in movie theaters.
R6, AA, UM-3 Remote control signal sensor ˚ ˚ Transmission About 7 meters in front of window the signal sensor Concerning the remote control Battery installation Insert the batteries observing the correct polarities (e, d). Use of batteries • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. •...
SC-AK77 TUNER AUX 1/2 CD 1 CD 2 DISPLAY/ DEMO SC-AK66 SC-AK62 TUNER CD 1 CD 2 DISPLAY/ DEMO RQT5769 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) 2 Standby/on switch (f/I, POWER) ... 13 3 Play timer/record timer button 4 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) ... 13, 33, 34 5 Deck 1 open button (c DECK 1 OPEN) ...
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SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Front panel controls Remote control Buttons such as 2 functions in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. Name 2 Standby/on button (f) ...13 ^ Auto off button (AUTO OFF) ... 12 _ Numeric buttons (≥10, 1–9, 0) ... 15, 18 { Program button (PROGRAM) ...
“AUTO OFF” is displayed and the unit functions as described above. If you select tuner, AUX 1/2 (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: AUX) or 6CH INPUT as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It comes on again when you select CD or tape.
SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Setting the time 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. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Every time you press the button:...
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the frequency of the required station. “TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned. “STEREO” (“ST” for SC-AK66 and SC-AK62) is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. Adjust the volume.
SC-AK77 MEMO SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Presetting radio broadcasts There are two methods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are Manual presetting Up to 12 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
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Press [L]. When “ ” appears on the display It indicates there are 16 (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: 13) or more tracks on the disc in the playing position. Disc indicators The disc indicators light whenever the tray is in the playing position whether it is loaded or not.
DISC DISC Specified disc number DISC Specified track number DISC DISC DISC DISC Listening to compact discs Program play by remote control only by remote control only You can program up to 24 tracks. Press [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped. Press [PROGRAM].
• DISC • • • DISC SC-AK62 Listening to compact discs To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs 1-Track mode (1-TRACK) For playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs...
SC-AK77 only SC-AK77 only SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Listening to tapes You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. SC-AK77 -AK44 The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes. It identifies the type automatically. SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Use normal position tapes.
You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with the other. To fast-forward or rewind the tape Tape direction To rewind “ 3” [g/(] “4” [)/f] SC-AK62 To rewind To fast-forward [g/(] [)/f] To find the beginning of a program (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) SC-AK62 Erasure prevention...
SC-AK77 SC-AK77 Tape direction of the tape you are recording onto SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Tape-to-tape recording The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being played back. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. Press [c OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes.
To cut an unnecessary part while recording 1. Press [a REC/STOP] during the unnecessary part. The cassette 2. Press [a REC/STOP] to resume recording again. Recording will SC-AK62 SC-AK77 To start recording on the reverse side FLAT Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows: 1.
CD 4 CD 5 DISC DISC SC-AK77 DISC SC-AK66 SC-AK62 DISC Recording from compact discs Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. SC-AK77 only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.
DISC SC-AK66 If the tape finishes before the CD The CD continues playing. Press [L] to stop it. (CD Manager function will also be canceled.) SC-AK62 FLAT DISC Recording from compact discs To record special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) Preparation DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.
Select this to add an expansiveness to the sound to produce the atmosphere of a great concert hall. SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK62 MANUAL (see page 28) SC-AK77 AI-EQ (see page 28) The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds.
SUPER 3D AI RQT5769 Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer SC-AK77 100Hz 10kHz 1kHz To release the equalizer Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “FLAT”. Notes • The sound quality setting is stored automatically. It is recalled when “MANUAL” is next selected. 100Hz 10kHz •...
Surround systems • Select the surround mode appropriate to the source you are using. Read the following explanations to aid your selection. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, either turn the surround system or effect off or reduce the level of the effect.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the level accordingly. Notes You cannot record sound when [6CH INPUT] is selected. To record from DVDs, reconnect the DVD player (MIXED OUT) to “AUX 1 or AUX 2” (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: “AUX”) terminal on this unit.
SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) To playback a Dolby Surround source with Dolby Pro Logic Press [p PL]. The button lights. Playback a Dolby Surround source. To turn off DOLBY PRO LOGIC Press [p PL].
SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 RQT5769 Enjoying sound with stereophonics (SURROUND) This mode adds the 4ch surround effect to the normal stereo sources. Press [SURROUND] to select “SRND MID” or “SRND MAX.” Each time the button is pressed: SRND MID SRND MAX Playback the source.
FOR PLAY TIMER SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER PLAY Using the timer 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.
OFF time setting will not be activated. • If “AUX 1/2” (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: “AUX”) or “ 6CH INPUT” is selected as the source, when the timer comes ON, the system will turn ON and will engage “AUX 1/2” (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: “AUX”) or “...
SC-AK77 AUX 1/2 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 DISPLAY/ DEMO Using an external unit Listening to an external source (See page 8 for external unit connection) SC-AK77 Press [AUX 1/2] or [6CH INPUT]. SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Press [AUX] or [6CH INPUT]. The system will come on automatically.
Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or visit www.panasonic.com In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca...
1-800-211-7262 to locate a PASC authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or mail- in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered.
˝ x 12 ˝) Mass (SC-AK77) 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) (SC-AK66) 8.3 kg (18.3 lb) (SC-AK62) 8.3 kg (18.3 lb) Notes: 1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. 2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.