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Panasonic SC-AK78 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SC-AK78
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT5289-1P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    CD Stereo System Operating Instructions SC-AK78 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT5289-1P...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FULLY INSERT. 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 (RJA0065-A) ........1 pc. Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
  • Page 3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: Sound quality / sound field operations Boosting the super woofer ..........27 Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings ..27 CAUTION: Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer ..28 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of equalizer ................

  • Page 4: Precautions

    For the address of an authorized servicenter: NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com) In Canada 905-624-5505 or web site 2. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water—for ex- (www.panasonic.ca) ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

  • Page 5: Concerning The Remote Control

    Concerning the remote control Battery installation Listening caution EST. 1924 R6, AA size, UM-3 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.

  • Page 6: Placement Of Speakers

    Front view Front view Place the speakers with the Panasonic logo facing toward the listen- ing position. We recommend that surround speakers be placed on the side of, or slightly behind, the listener at ear level.

  • Page 7: Connections

    Connections 1 2 3 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.
  • Page 8 Connections Optional antenna connections FM outdoor antenna (not included) You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a moun- tainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. 75 coaxial cable 30mm (not included) FM outdoor antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in- A N T stalled.
  • Page 9 Connections DVD player with 5.1 ch OUT External unit connection (not included) Rear panel of this unit • For details, refer to the manual of the units which are to be connect- • When units other than those described below are to be connected, please consult with your dealer.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls Main unit Name Ref. page Input select buttons and indicators ..14, 17, 21, 40 (CD, TUNER BAND, TAPE DECK 1/2, AUX 1/2, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT) Standby/on switch ( , POWER) ......12 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In SA-AK 78 CD MANAGER standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
  • Page 11 Front panel controls Remote control Buttons such as function is exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. Name Ref. page Standby/on button ( ) ..........12 Auto power-off (AUTO OFF) ......... 13 Numeric buttons ( 10, 1– 0) ......... 18 AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING...

  • Page 12: Turning The Demo Function Off

    Turning the demo function off (DEMO) DISPLAY If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown DEMO when the unit is off. This function is set to on at the time of purchase. To get the most from the economy mode (see below), turn the demo function off.

  • Page 13: Setting The Time

    Setting the time The example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m. 1. Press [POWER] to turn the unit on. DISPLAY DEMO 2. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. 2, 4 Every time you press the button; CLOCK PLAY Previous display...

  • Page 14: Presetting Radio Broadcasts

    Presetting radio broadcasts • Up to 12 stations can be set in each band with 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.

  • Page 15: Listening To Radio Broadcasts

    Listening to radio broadcasts 1. Press [TUNER/BAND] to select band. The unit comes on and the radio begins to play. Every time you press the button; “FM” “AM”. 2. Press [ , TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET” or “MANUAL”. FM MODE BP Every time you press the button;...

  • Page 16: Listening To Compact Discs

    Listening to compact discs 1, 3 Loading and checking CDs Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You can- not change CDs while a disc is playing. How to load CDs 1. Press the [ ] button. The selected tray will open. 2.

  • Page 17: Sequential Play

    Listening to compact discs Sequential play 1. Press [CD]. The power will come on automatically. If the unit was off and a CD was loaded, play will start automati- cally (One touch play function). 2. Insert CDs in the trays. page 16.) 3.

  • Page 18: Random Play

    Listening to compact discs RANDOM Random play Press [RANDOM]. Every time you press the button: 1- DISC ALL DISC Previous display To random play just one disc Select the CD you want to random play with [CD1]-[CD5] and press [RANDOM] to select “1-DISC”. To random play all the loaded CDs Press [RANDOM] to select “ALL-DISC”.

  • Page 19: Program Play

    Listening to compact discs AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING Program play DISC DISC by remote control only You can program up to 24 tracks. CH SELECT AV EFFECT 1. Press [CD]. 3D AI Ensure CD is stopped. SUPER SIMULATED 2. Press [PROGRAM]. S.WOOFER PRO LOGIC SURROUND...

  • Page 20: To Listen To Special Cds And Tracks

    Listening to compact discs To listen to special CDs and tracks (CD Manager function) This function makes it easier for you to select specific CDs and tracks from amongst those loaded in the player. You can use this function to make recordings as well. There are 3 CD/track selection modes.

  • Page 21: Listening To Tapes

    Listening to tapes Types of tapes which can be played correctly: The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. @ @ @ @ @ $ $ $ $ $ You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. 1.

  • Page 22: Before Recording

    Before recording (Deck 2 only) Listening to tapes Types of tapes which can record correctly The unit automatically identifies the type of tape. @ @ @ @ @ $ $ $ $ $ This system cannot make a recording, or erase correctly, if metal po- sition tapes are used.

  • Page 23: Recording From Radio Broadcasts

    Recording from radio broadcasts Preparation: Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. Tape direction is automatically set to “ ”. Change the tape direction if you want to start recording from the re- verse side. ( page 22) 1.

  • Page 24: Recording From Compact Discs

    Recording from compact discs Sequential recording Preparation: 1. Insert the tape to be recorded on into deck 2. Tape direction is automatically set to “ ”. Change the tape direction if you want to start recording from the reverse side. ( page 22) 2.

  • Page 25: To Record Special Cds And Tracks

    Recording from 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. • 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.

  • Page 26: Tape-To-Tape Recording

    Tape-to-tape recording The recording level will be recorded as they are on the tape being played back. Preparation: Insert the cassettes. For playback: into deck 1 For recording: into deck 2 Tape direction is automatically set to “ ”. Change the tape direction if you want to start recording from the re- verse side.

  • Page 27: Boosting The Super Woofer

    Boosting the super woofer Press [S.WOOFER]. SOUND CONTROL JOG • When listening to the sound through the speakers MID (medium) MAX (high) Light off (OFF) S.WOOFER AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING • When listening to the sound through the headphones DISC Light on (ON) Light off (OFF) CH SELECT...

  • Page 28: Varying The Sound Quality With The Manual Equalizer

    Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer (Manual EQ) 1. Dial [SOUND CONTROL JOG] to select “MANUAL”. When it is dialed down, the settings are selected in the following sequence. HEAVY CLEAR SOFT DISCO LIVE HALL MANUAL(M.EQ) AI EQ FLAT 2.

  • Page 29: Varying The Sound Quality With The Acoustic Image

    Varying the sound quality with the acoustic image (AI) equalizer (3D AI EQ) It is possible to use the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) together with the surround effect to create your own sound effect. The AI EQ equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound quality coordinates to achieve subtle sound quality settings with ease.

  • Page 30: Surround Systems

    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.
  • Page 31 Add these audio effects to improve the experience • Check the set-up of your speakers. Set your speakers up to suit the surround mode you have selected to get the best surround effect. These modes cannot be used with the radio. Virtual rear surround effect Center focus 1 effect •...

  • Page 32: 6Ch Discrete Input Mode

    6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING Preparation: DISC If you have connected a subwoofer (not included), press and hold [S.WOOFER] for about 2 seconds so “SUB W ON” is shown on the display. 1. Press [6CH]. CH SELECT CH SELECT AV EFFECT The [6CH DISCRETE INPUT] indicator lights.

  • Page 33: Enjoying Sound With Dolby Pro Logic

    Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING 1. Press [ PRO LOGIC]. DISC The [ PRO LOGIC] indicator lights. 2. Adjust the volume of each speaker. CH SELECT CH SELECT AV EFFECT Sit in the normal listening position and make the adjustments with the remote control.

  • Page 34: Enjoying Sound With Stereophonics

    Enjoying sound with stereophonics (SUPER SURROUND) AUTO OFF SLEEP MUTING • This mode adds the 5ch surround effect to the normal stereo sourc- DISC • SUPER SURROUND is only effective if speakers are used. No dis- cernable effect will be heard through headphones. CH SELECT AV EFFECT 1.

  • Page 35: Using The Virtual Rear Surround Effect

    Using the virtual rear surround effect (VIRTUAL REAR SRND) AV EFFECT INDICATORS • When the surround speakers are put on the front speakers, this SOUND CONTROL JOG mode makes it seem like the sound from the surround speakers is coming from behind you. •...

  • Page 36: Using The 3D Enhanced Effect

    Using the 3D ENHANCED effect (3D ENHANCED) AV EFFECT INDICATORS • This mode makes it seem like there are multiple surround speakers SOUND CONTROL JOG in your room. • This mode can be used with DOLBY PRO LOGIC, MOVIE (SUPER SURROUND), and 6CH DISCRETE INPUT.

  • Page 37: Using The Timer

    Using the timer Using the play timer Preparations • Switch on the power. • Make sure that you have completed “Setting the time” on page 13. 2, 3 The figure shows how to set the play timer to play from 6:30 a.m. to 1, 2, 3 7:40 a.m.

  • Page 38: Using The Record Timer

    Using the timer Using the record timer Preparations • Switch on the power. • Make sure that you have completed “Setting the time” on page 13. 2, 3 1, 2, 3 Set the timer at least 2 minutes before you want to start recording. The figure shows how to set the record timer for recording from 6:30 p.m.

  • Page 39: Using The Play/Record Timer

    Using the timer Using the play/record timer Using the sleep timer This timer turns power to your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, settable at 30 minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to music. by remote control only The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 PLAY minutes.

  • Page 40: Using An External Unit

    Using an external unit Listening to an external source (See page 9 for external unit connection.) 1. Press [AUX1/2] or [6CH DISCRETE INPUT]. The power will come on automatically. 2. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment.) Recording from an external source 1.

  • Page 41: Concerning Compact Discs

    Concerning compact discs With this system, you can only play CDs having this mark. However, do not use irregular shape CDs. CDs of the sort can damage the unit. Handling precautions • If you are taking the CD from a cold to a warm environment, mois- How to hold CDs ture may form on the CD.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide

    Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions. 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. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com)

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Reference page(s) When there is a television set nearby The picture on the TV dis- The location and orientation of the antenna If you are using an indoor antenna, change appears or stripes appear are incorrect. to an outdoor antenna.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Division of Matsushita Electric of 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) L4W 2T3 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 www.panasonic.ca New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, http://www.panasonic.com...

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