CD Stereo System Operating Instructions The illustrations show SC-AK44. SC-AK44 Model No. SC-AK33 SC-AK22 SC-AK12 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT5621-4P...
These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. PRECAUTIONS ............4 These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the op- Placement of speakers ..........5 eration of system SC-AK44. Concerning the remote control ......5 Battery installation ............5 System...
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Remote control transmitter ..........1 pc. is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) • • SC-AK33, SC-AK22, SC-AK12: SC-AK44: instructions in the literature accompanying the (Silver: N2QAGB000002) (N2QAGB000004) appliance. (Black: N2QAGB000010) RQT5621...
For the address of an authorized servicenter: ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail Damp basements should also be avoided. consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or visit www.panasonic.com In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca RQT5621...
Listening caution Battery installation SC-AK33 SC-AK22 SC-AK12 SC-AK44 R6, AA, 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.
Caution • Use the speakers only with the recom- mended system. SC-AK44 SC-AK33 Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage...
Connections Optional antenna connections FM outdoor antenna (not included) You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc. FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is in- stalled.
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Front panel controls SC-AK44 Remote control Buttons such as 2 functions in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. Name Ref. page 2 Standby/on button (f) ..........11 [ Auto off button (AUTO OFF) ........10 \ Numeric buttons (≥10, 1–9, 0) ......13, 16 ] Program button (PROGRAM) ........
Turning the demo function off 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. DISPLAY/ DEMO Press and hold [-DISPLAY/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed.
To display the time when system is ON Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. To display the time when system is OFF Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. SC-AK44 The time will be displayed for about 5 seconds and then the display will return to whatever was previously displayed. Note The clock may lose or gain some time over a period.
• To cancel auto tuning, press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] once again. If noise is excessive in FM SC-AK44 Press [ FM MODE/BP] to display “MONO”. This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but broadcasts will be heard in monaural.
Presetting radio broadcasts There are two methods of presetting 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 12 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. Automatic presetting Do the following once each for FM and AM.
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. XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX Handling precautions •...
DISC [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)]. The unit will come on automatically and play will start. Elapsed playing time To pause (For SC-AK44) (Of current track number) Press [;/J] during playback. To resume playback, press [;/J]. (For SC-AK33, SC-AK22 and SC-AK12) Press [ J ] during playback.
Listening to compact discs Direct access 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 the selected track to the last track of the final disc (A page 15).
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]. Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want. DISC Press the numeric button to select the desired track.
It is not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already been DISC played. • If a CD does not have the designated track number, it is skipped and play continues. SC-AK44 Notes • You can use the CD Manager function together with repeat play. • DISC...
Listening to tapes You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. SC-AK44 -AK44 The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes. It identifies the type automatically. SC-AK33 SC-AK22 SC-AK12 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.
Listening to tapes To fast-forward or rewind the tape Press [g/(] or [)/f] in the stop mode. SC-AK44 Tape direction To rewind To fast-forward “ 3” [g/(] [)/f] “4” [)/f] [g/(] SC-AK33 SC-AK22 SC-AK12 SC-AK33 To rewind To fast-forward [g/(]...
Press [c OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck 1 For recording: Into deck 2 Close the holders by hand. SC-AK44 only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: :One side records only.
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-AK44 only Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: : One side, only, records.
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [c DECK 2 OPEN], and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. only SC-AK44 Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode. Every time you press the button: : One side only records.
• To stop recording without a silent interval Press [a REC/STOP]. The CD will stop automatically too. DISC SC-AK44 • While recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the end of the SC-AK44 front side, it is re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side.
Press the button again to cancel. The button light goes out. Boosting the super woofer SUPER SOUND EQ SC-AK44 SC-AK33 SC-AK44 and SC-AK33 only Press [S.WOOFER]. • When listening to the sound through the speakers MID (medium) MAX (high) Light off (OFF) •...
Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer SC-AK44 only 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...
(A page 20: B), insert the tape in deck 2, select the reverse mode FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER (for SC-AK44) (A page 22) and tune to the radio station (A page 12) or select the aux source (A page 29). Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function.
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1. After step 4, start playing the desired source. 2. Reset the Disc numbers and reverse mode (for SC-AK44) if you have changed any of them, confirm that a Disc or cassette is inserted, then press [f/7, POWER] to put the unit on standby.
Using the timer Using the sleep timer by 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 power. The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes.
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...
AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK22 ˝ x 13 ˝ x 12 ˝) Frequency response Mass (SC-AK44) 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) Power output 20 Hz–20 kHz (+1, –2 dB) 10% Total harmonic distortion Wow and flutter Below measurable limit (SC-AK33) 8.3 kg (18.3 lb) 70 Hz–16 kHz, both channels driven...
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