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Radio operations

RQT6243

1

2

3

4

A

1

4

PL AY MODE

3

TEST

CH SELECT

CH LE VEL

SUBWOOFER

7

8

9

0

DISPL AY

DIMMER

PL AY MODE

PRO GR AM

4

5

6

10

MUTING

PRESET EQ

CLOCK

 TIMER

PLAY

REC

SLEEP

AUTO OFF

DISC

1

2

3

TUNER

CD

S.SOUND EQ

VOLUME

TAPE

DEL AY

PL

AUX

DIGITAL-IN

REW

FF

2

TUNER

–

TUNER

PL AY MODE

/ REW

// FF

UP

DOWN

VOL

BAND

1

Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.

The unit comes on automatically.
Every time you press the button:
FM 

↔

 AM

2

Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote
control to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button:
MANUAL 

↔ 

PRESET

3

Press [

g

,

3

/REW] or [

f

,

4

/FF] to

select the frequency of the required
station.

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.

4

Adjust the volume.

Auto tuning
Press and hold [

g

,

3

/REW] or [

f

,

4

/FF] for a moment until

the frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning,
stopping when it finds a station.

•

Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.

•

To cancel auto tuning, press [

g

,

3

/REW] or [

f

,

4

/FF] once

again.

If noise is excessive in FM

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 setting

Main unit only

By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM
broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.

To change the step

1

Press and hold [TUNER, BAND].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of
the current minimum frequency.

2

Continue to hold [TUNER, BAND] down.
When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.

To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

Note

•

After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared.

•

Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while
listening to an AM broadcast.

The radio: manual tuning

A

Summary of Contents for SC-AK600

Page 1: ...tions Model No SC AK600 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference PC For U S A only The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 29 and 30 ...

Page 2: ...G AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELEC...

Page 3: ...not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Timer and other operations Convenient functions 22 Using headphones not included 22 Turning DEMO off 23 Auto off function 23 Setting the time 23 Using the timers 24 Using the play record timer 24 Using the sleep timer 25 Using other equipment 26 Connectin...

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 instal...

Page 5: ...sic source C Attaching to a wall Surround speakers can be attached to a wall Set the speaker onto screws and slide through bracket to lock into position Note The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 5 kg 11 Ib per screw Notes on speaker use L You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended ...

Page 6: ...t connection can damage the speakers Caution Use only the supplied speakers 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 dam age has occurred or if you e...

Page 7: ...FIX mode select button and indicator DIGITAL INPUT 1 2 20 27 9 Dolby Pro Logic button and indicator p PL 20 Super sound EQ button SUPER SOUND EQ 18 Preset EQ select button PRESET EQ 18 Subwoofer button and indicator SUBWOOFER 18 Display Volume control VOL 9 Cassette holder open button c OPEN 15 Cassette holder 15 Tuner band select button TUNER BAND 13 AUX 1 2 button AUX 1 2 27 CD skip search tape ...

Page 8: ...21 Delay time adjust button DELAY 21 Channel level adjust buttons CH LEVEL 21 The remote control A R6 AA UM 3 7m Transmission window Signal sensor Batteries Insert so the poles and match those in the remote control Do not use rechargeable type batteries Do not mix old and new batteries use different types at the same time heat or expose to flame take apart or short circuit attempt to recharge alka...

Page 9: ...in succession A page 12 4 Adjust the volume A To stop the disc play Press L STOP 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 lights 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 disc is loaded press J CD ...

Page 10: ...1 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 function Set the desired mode A page 12 press and hold PLAY MODE before or during playback and make sure REPEAT ON and are displayed Playing discs CD display Remote control only This function allows you to display the remaining play time of the current track ...

Page 11: ...am all tracks you want in the required order Step 2 is not necessary when selecting a track from the disc current ly displayed 4 Press CD J All the tracks are played in the selected order To exit program mode Press PROGRAM while stopped Program contents will be saved in the memory To replay your program 1 Press PROGRAM 2 Press CD J To clear all programmed tracks Press L in the stop mode CLEAR is d...

Page 12: ...random order 1 Disc mode Plays one selected disc Preparation Press CD J and then L 1 Press PLAY MODE to select the desired mode Every 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 p Proceed to step 4 when you selected A RANDOM in step 1 2 Press DISC...

Page 13: ...sive interference To cancel auto tuning press g 3 REW or f 4 FF once again If noise is excessive in FM 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 l...

Page 14: ...s one at a time 1 Press PROGRAM then press g REW 3 or 4 FF f to tune to the required station 2 Press PROGRAM then press g REW 3 or 4 FF f to select a channel 3 Press PROGRAM The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel Selecting channels 1 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel To enter channel 10 or over Press j then the two digits OR 1 Press PL...

Page 15: ...wind Press g 3 REW rewind or f 4 FF fast forward Forward side Cassette tape selection and care 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 Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in the mechanism Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should ...

Page 16: ...ent recording To record on the 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 STOP DEMO 2 Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing towards you and the exposed tape facing down 3 Press a REC A To re record B Adhesive tape Fr...

Page 17: ...ss a REC to start recording The CD starts To stop recording Press L STOP DEMO Disc play stops automatically If the tape finishes before the disc The disc continues playing Press L STOP DEMO to stop it To record programmed tracks 1 Program the tracks z page 11 steps 1 3 2 Press a REC to start recording Play starts To stop recording press L STOP DEMO Disc play stops automatically A Recording the rad...

Page 18: ...ds of music for which clarity in the treble range is desired VOCAL Select this to add gloss to vocals The original display is restored on the display panel in about 4 seconds Note 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 enhances the ba...

Page 19: ...is mark DVD DOLBY PRO LOGIC page 20 Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this mark DVD Video CD CD Laser Disc Video tape Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories To calculate the delay time D1 Distance from front speakers D2 Distance from surround speakers D3 Distance from center speaker S...

Page 20: ...log L Front left C Center R Front right RS Right surround LS Left surround S If the surround channel is monaural LFE Low Frequency Effect Deep bass effect Changing the recognition mode In rare cases the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on the discs With the PCM signals on CDs this may cause the beginning of a track to be cut off Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs This mode...

Page 21: ... Delay time adjustments Remote control only By adjusting the delay time the difference in the distance from the viewing and listening position to the front speakers and the distance to the center speaker and surround speakers can be offset and made equal This achieves better sound localization and makes a more life like reproduction of the sound field possible 1 Press SHIFT DELAY to select the cha...

Page 22: ...vel Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off Using headphones not included Reduce the volume before connection Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage Plug type 3 5 mm 1 8 in stereo Audio is automatically switched to stereo 2 channel A B C B A C TEST EST CH SELECT CH SELECT CH H LEVE VEL SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER 7 8 9 0 DIS DISPLAY AY DI DIMME MER PLAY AY MODE...

Page 23: ...andby mode The clock is shown for about 5 seconds then the previous display is restored Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy Previous display C Turning DEMO off A demonstration of the display is shown if you have not set the clock You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning it off During standby mode Press and hold L STOP DEMO until NO DEMO is displayed The display chang...

Page 24: ...ct the timer function Every time you press the button CLOCK REC PLAY rPLAY to set the play timer rREC to set the record timer 2 ON time setting 1 Within 8 seconds or so Press g REW 3 or 4 FF f to select the starting time 2 Press CLOCK TIMER 3 OFF time setting 1 Press g REW 3 or 4 FF f to select the finishing time 2 Press CLOCK TIMER The start and finish times are now set 4 Press rPLAY REC to displ...

Page 25: ...e source when the timer comes on the system turns on and engages AUX or DIGITAL input as the source If you want to playback or record from a connected unit set the other unit s timer to the same time See the other unit s instruction manual REC PLAY Off CLOCK TIMER TEST EST CH SELECT CH SELECT CH H LEVE VEL SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER 7 8 9 0 DIS DISPLAY AY DI DIMME MER PLAY AY MODE PROGRAM 4 5 6 10 MU MUT...

Page 26: ...d ARecord player Sound cannot be produced unless a phono equalizer not included is connected A record player with a built in phono equalizer is recommended BDVD player with 5 1ch output etc You can enjoy surround sound of DVDs encoded with Dolby Digital Coaxial cable not included CSubwoofer The included front speakers have subwoofers but by connecting an active subwoofer you can enhance the bass e...

Page 27: ...rate the external unit Refer to the manual provided with the other equipment for details Listening to an external analog source A See page 26 A for connection Press AUX 1 2 to select the input source Every time you press the button AUX 1 AUX 2 Remote control Press DIGITAL IN AUX to select AUX 1 or AUX 2 Every time you press the button D IN 1 D IN 2 AUX 1 AUX 2 Operate the external unit Refer to th...

Page 28: ...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 the cassett...

Page 29: ...29 RQT6243 Reference Servicenter List ONLY FOR U S A ...

Page 30: ...O PRODUCTS labor and parts for one 1 year ALL AUDIO RACKS cabinets parts only 30 days TECHNICS STAND ALONE SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS labor and parts for three 3 years USB READER WRITER PERSONAL COMPUTER CARD ADAPTERS when applicable exchange defective unit with a new or refurbished one for one 1 year ACCESSORIES HEADPHONES CARTRIDGES MICROPHONES ADAPTERS labor and parts for ninety 90 days RECHAR...

Page 31: ...ray c Load discs as shown in figure d An adaptor is not needed with 8 cm discs singles Set the system on a flat level surface Always unload all discs before moving the unit Do not set the unit on top of magazines inclined surfaces etc move the unit while a tray is opening closing or when loaded put anything except discs in trays use cleaning discs or discs which are badly warped or cracked A B If ...

Page 32: ... approximate 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer CASSETTE DECK SECTION Track system 4 track 2 channel Heads Record playback Solid permalloy head Erasure Double gap ferrite head Motor DC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100kHz Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz Tape speed 4 8 cm s 17 8 ips Overall frequency response 3 6dB at DECK OUT NORMAL TYPE I 35Hz 14 kHz S...

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