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Before using

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RQT6085

Basic connections (for supplied
accessories)

Plug the AC power supply 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.

1

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.

 Note

For best reception sound quality:
An FM outdoor antenna is recommended. (See page 7.)

2

Connect the AM loop antenna.

After attaching the antenna, turn on the system and tune in a
broadcast station. Put the antenna where the reception is best
and interference is minimal.

3

Connect the speaker cables.

Connect each end of the speaker cables to the terminal lever of
the same color so (+) and (–) are correct. Never allow the
exposed wires to contact each other when connected.
Incorrect connection can damage the unit.

 Caution

Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the
best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and
sound quality will be negatively affected.

Caution

Use the speakers only with the recom-
mended system.
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
has occurred or if you experience a sudden
change in performance.

Do not attach these speakers to walls or
ceilings.

4

Connect the 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.

Connections

GND

FM ANT
    (       )

LOOP

EXT

AM AN

T

2

1

3

1

2

3

4

1

2

1

2

AM loop antenna

Red (+)

Blue (–)

Black (–)

Adhesive tape

FM indoor antenna

Gray

Blue

Black

Gray (+)

Red

Summary of Contents for SC-AK200

Page 1: ...ing Instructions Model No SC AK500 SC AK490 SC AK300 SC AK200 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference PC The illustrations show SC AK500 ...

Page 2: ...el number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER User memo DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED ...

Page 3: ...Y IN THE U S A CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the inst...

Page 4: ...2 Heat Situate the unit away from heat sources such as radiators Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5 C 41 F or rise above 35 C 95 F 3 Power lines Take care when setting up an outdoor antenna that it is not near overhead power lines electric lights or electri cal circuits and that there is no danger of the antenna falling on power lines electric lights or electrical circuits When install...

Page 5: ...is installed in a rack with glass doors the glass doors thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control a shorter distance from the system To prevent damage Never place heavy items on top of the unit Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit Remote control signal sensor Transmission window About 7 meters in front of the signal...

Page 6: ... lever of the same color so and are correct Never allow the exposed wires to contact each other when connected Incorrect connection can damage the unit Caution Use only the supplied speakers The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected Caution Use the speakers only with the recom mended s...

Page 7: ...he outer vinyl insulator 2 Twist the shield braid 3 Expose the core wire Note An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician only AM outdoor antenna Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl covered wire horizontally along a window or other convenient location Note When the unit is not in use disconnect the outdoor antenna to prevent ...

Page 8: ...CK 1 OPEN 20 9 Deck 1 cassette holder 20 Disc tray Remote control signal sensor SENSOR 5 Disc direct play buttons 1 5 16 CD tray open close button c 16 Volume control VOL DOWN UP 12 Headphone jack PHONES 27 Deck 2 open button c DECK 2 OPEN 20 Deck 2 cassette holder 20 Center console Super sound EQ button SUPER SOUND EQ 24 AUX button AUX 27 Tuner band select button TUNER BAND 12 CD play pause butto...

Page 9: ... button SLEEP AUTO OFF 11 27 Numeric buttons 10 1 9 0 13 15 17 3 Display button DISPLAY 15 19 Dimmer button DIMMER 10 AUX button AUX 27 Tuner band select button TUNER 12 CD skip search tape fast forward rewind tune preset channel select time adjust buttons g REW 4 3 FF f 11 12 13 16 20 Super sound EQ button S SOUND EQ 24 Volume buttons VOLUME 12 Play timer record timer button rPLAY REC 25 Clock ti...

Page 10: ...functions A To mute the volume Remote control only This feature is convenient when you have a telephone call etc Press MUTING Press the button again to cancel MUTING goes out Muting can also be cancelled by lowering the volume all the way dB When the system is turned off the muting operation will be automatically cancelled Remote control only Use this for better television viewing Press DIMMER Eve...

Page 11: ...rce but continues to function normally AUTO OFF remains displayed if CD or tape is selected as the source A Setting the time Remote control only This is a 12 hour display clock This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4 25 p m 1 Switch on the power 2 Press CLOCK TIMER to select CLOCK Every time you press the button CLOCK REC PLAY 3 within 7 seconds or so Press g REW 4 or 3 FF f to ...

Page 12: ...M Remote control only Press and hold PLAY MODE to display MONO This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak but broadcasts will be heard in monaural Press and hold PLAY MODE again to cancel the mode MONO goes out MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed Turn off MONO for normal listening Stereo and monaural broadcasts are automatically played as they are received FM allocation s...

Page 13: ... the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order When finished the last station memorized is tuned in Manual presetting Preset the stations one at a time 1 Press PROGRAM then press g REW 4 or 3 FF f to tune to the required station 2 Press PROGRAM then press g REW 4 or 3 FF f to select a channel 3 Press PROGRAM The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset ...

Page 14: ... static electric ity prevention liquids or any other solvent Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs Do not use CDs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers Do not use scratch proof protectors or covers other than those specified for use with this system Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market Storage precautions Be sure to store discs in their ca...

Page 15: ...rarchical level The previous display returns thereafter This unit is not compatible with packet write format This unit does not use ID tags If both MP3 and CD DA data is recorded on the disc only the data type used for the first session is played Maximum number of displayable characters in the album and track name is 15 You cannot use 1 Disc Random All Disc Random program and search function Some ...

Page 16: ...Press L DEMO B When appears on the display It indicates there are 16 or more tracks on the disc in the playing position Disc indicator The disc indicator on the display light whenever the tray is in the playing position whether it is loaded or not One touch play If the unit is in standby mode and a CD is loaded press CD J or 1 5 The unit will come on automatically and play will start To pause Pres...

Page 17: ...you want within 10 seconds or so For example Track no 20 10 2 0 Track no 35 10 3 5 A When CD FULL appears The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24 No further tracks can be programmed B You can do the following during program mode Check program contents Press g REW 4 or 3 FF f Every time you press one of the buttons the track and program No are shown on the display Add to the program Repeat...

Page 18: ...ry time you press the button ALL DISC All Disc mode 1 SONG 1 Song mode 1 RANDOM 1 Disc Random mode A RANDOM All Disc Random mode 1 DISC 1 Disc mode The original display is restored in about 2 seconds Note Proceed to step 6 if A RANDOM was selected in this step 3 Press DISC 4 Press 1 5 to select the disc The CD starts if 1 DISC ALL DISC or 1 RANDOM was selected in this step Note Steps 5 and 6 are n...

Page 19: ...nd hold PLAY MODE before or during play REPEAT ON and are displayed To cancel repeat play Press and hold PLAY MODE once again REPEAT OFF is displayed and is cleared To repeat your favorite tracks 1 Program the tracks you want perform steps 1 6 on page 17 2 Press and hold PLAY MODE and make sure REPEAT ON and are displayed 3 Press CD J Playback will start To use repeat play with CD Play Mode functi...

Page 20: ...back One side is played then playback stops automatically To play on the other side of the tape turn the tape over and press TAPE 4 Adjust the volume To stop tape playback Press L DEMO Fast forward and rewind Press g REW 4 rewind or 3 FF f fast forward A To change the deck to be used Press DECK 1 2 to select the deck you want to use when you load cassettes into both decks You can also use remote c...

Page 21: ...tape again cover as shown How volume and sound quality affect recording The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes in volume and sound quality To erase a recorded sound 1 Press TAPE then L DEMO 2 Insert the recorded tape into deck 2 Ensure there is no tape in deck 1 3 Press a REC Notes You cannot open deck 1 while recording You cannot fast forward or rewind one deck while rec...

Page 22: ...f the tape finishes before the disc The disc continues playing Press L DEMO to stop it To record programmed tracks 1 Program the tracks z page 17 2 Press a REC to start recording Play starts To stop recording press L DEMO Disc play stops automatically A Tape to tape recording The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being played back Preparation Do the preparatory steps z page 21 ...

Page 23: ...ecessary part while recording 1 Press L DEMO during the unnecessary part The cassette deck will go into the stop mode 2 Press a REC to resume recording again To record on the other side of the tape Turn the tape over and press a REC Note When recording an AM broadcast sound is momentarily interrupted when you start and stop the recording To reduce noise while AM recording Beat proof function Remot...

Page 24: ...r jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired VOCAL Select this to add gloss to vocals Theoriginaldisplayisrestoredonthedisplaypanelinabout4seconds Notes Preset EQ cannot be used together with Super Sound EQ All recordings are performed at EQ OFF setting even if an alternative sound quality setting has been selected Enhancing the sound quality This feature enhance...

Page 25: ...rd timer 2 ON time setting 1 Within 8 seconds or so Press g REW 4 or 3 FF f to select the starting time 2 Press CLOCK TIMER 3 OFF time setting 1 Press g REW 4 or 3 FF f to select the finishing time 2 Press CLOCK TIMER The start and finish times are now set 4 Press rPLAY REC to display the timer indicator Every time you press the button REC PLAY OFF rPLAY to turn the play timer on rREC to turn the ...

Page 26: ...ed source after the timer setting is completed The volume level for play timer and music source are stored in the timer memory and the timer will start in these preset conditions However the Disc numbers do not get stored in the timer memory 1 After step 4 start playing the desired source 2 Reset the Disc numbers if you have changed any of them confirm that a Disc or cassette is inserted then pres...

Page 27: ... Press SLEEP to show the remaining time then press SLEEP to select the desired time Notes The sleep timer turns OFF automatically the moment you attempt to edit record a CD The sleep timer can be used in combination with the play record timer The sleep timer always has priority Be sure not to overlap timer settings Using an external unit Listening to an external source See page 7 for external unit...

Page 28: ...not fix the problem there is a power supply problem Consult the dealer 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 TV antenna wire is too close to the unit Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit Using...

Page 29: ...29 RQT6085 Reference Servicenter List ONLY FOR U S A ...

Page 30: ...at the company address indicated above Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company...

Page 31: ...251mm 89 32 x 1213 32 x 923 32 Mass 2 8kg 6 3lb SPEAKER SECTION Type 2 way speaker system Speaker s Woofer 12cm 43 4 cone type Tweeter 6cm 23 8 cone type Impedance HIGH 6Ω LOW 6Ω Input power HIGH 80W Music LOW 80W Music Output sound pressure level 85dB W 1 0 m Cross over frequency 3 5kHz Frequency range 45 Hz 22kHz 16 dB 55Hz 20 kHz 10dB Dimensions WxHxD 210 x 315 x 228mm 89 32 x 1213 32 x 831 32 ...

Page 32: ... b Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit or c The unit has been exposed to rain or d The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 2 Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel 3 Replacement p...

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