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Operating Instructions
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CD Stereo System
Table of contents
Model No. SC-AK960
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............3
Product Service ....................................................3
Listening caution ..................................................3
Handling of the disc trays and discs ..................4
Placement of speakers .........................
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Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. SC-AK960 System CAUTION: TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK,DONOTREMOVESCREWS. Main unit SA-AK960 NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTS Front speakers SB-PF960 INSIDE. REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIED Surround speakers SB-PS960 SERVICEPERSONNEL. Subwoofer 1 (with buttons) SB-WAK860 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbo
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 2) Keep these instructions. where they exit from the apparatus. 3) Heed all warnings. 11) Onl
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Handling of the disc trays and discs Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit. Inserting a disc Removing the power plug � Press [y/I, POWER] to turn off the unit and remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared. Tray caution � Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram. � Insert one disc into the tray. � Always press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc. � Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an ac- cident. Placement
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Getting started Making the connections Connect the subwoofer to the Connect the FM indoor antenna. main unit. Adhesive tape Tape the antenna where reception is best. (SB-WAK860) Please refer to “Boosting the subwoofer” on page 15 for more information on subwoofer operation. Connect the AM loop antenna. Stand the antenna up on its base. Please refer to “Connecting to other external unit” on page 15 for more information on AUX connection. To household AC outlet Connect the speaker cords. Subw
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Getting started (continued) O Optional antenna connections ptional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm. FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna Rear panel of this unit FM outdoor antenna (not included) AM outdoor antenna 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) (not included) Rear panel of this unit 5-12 m (16-40 ft) AM loop antenna (included) � D
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Overview of controls M Main unit ain unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Display panel Remote control signal sensor Disc trays AC supply indicator [AC IN] Disc tray open/close (4, 8) This indicator lights when the unit is connected Multiple discs change (8) to the AC power supply. Single disc change (9) 1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (4, 18) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode Disc direct play (8 ~ 9) or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still Mi
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Discs Play Mode function Basic pla Basic play y You can listen to specifi c discs and tracks. 1 Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray. The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the label Preparation facing up. Select and play your desired disc. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode. Mode To play 2 Press [6, CD] to start play. You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and play the 1-DISC one sele
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Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE) 1 Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. By main unit only While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other trays. 2 Press [7, CLEAR]. 1 Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE]. 3 Press [PROGRAM]. 2 Press [3, 1] ~ [3, 5] to select the desired tray. 4 Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired album. To select an album directly, press the numeric buttons after 3 Change the disc. pressing [ALBUM ( or )]. 4 Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE] again to close t
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Discs (continued) 4 Press [ENTER]. Repeat play Press [4, / REW] or [¢, / FF] to search for previous or next match. The matched title is displayed. You can repeat program play or other selected play mode. Album title search Press [REPEAT]. Blinks to indicate album title search mode “ ” is displayed. To cancel Press [REPEAT] again. “ ” is cleared. Note: Matched album title You can use repeat mode with “Program play” (\ page 9) and “Play Track title search Mode function” ( \ page 8). Matc
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Cassette tape – Play and record The buttons described for “Cassette tape - Play and record” are To Action mainly for the main unit unless indicated otherwise. record programmed Perform steps 2 to 4 in “Program play” tracks Basic pla Basic play y (\ page 9). You can use either DECK 1 or DECK 2 for tape playback. Perform steps 3 to 6 in “Program play” Use normal position tapes. (\ page 9). High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will By remote control only not
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FM/AM radio Man Manu ual tuning al tuning M Memor emory y preset preset 20 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. 1 Press [TUNER / BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Preparation Press [TUNER / BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 3 Press [4, / REW] or [¢, / FF ] to select the frequency Automatic presetting of the required station. “ ST ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 1 Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin. To tune automat
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Microphone mixing Timer The buttons described for “Microphone mixing” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated otherwise. S Setting the c etting the cloc lock k Enjo Enjoying the micr ying the microphone mixing ophone mixing This is a 12-hour clock. 1 Press and hold [– CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. You can enjoy microphone mixing from various music sources (cas- Each time you press and hold the button: sette, disc, radio or other external equipments). CLOCK ˚ PLAY ˚ REC 1 Firstly, lo
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Timer (continued) Sound adjustment To activate the timer S Selecting sound eff electing sound effects ects 5 Press and hold [– ˚PLAY/REC] to turn on your desired timer. ˚ PLAY ˚ REC no display (off) Preset EQ Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired setting. 6 Press [y] to turn off the unit. The unit must be off for the timers to operate. HEAVY SOFT CLEAR VOCAL FLAT (off) Other basic operations Setting Effect HEAVY Adds punch to rock To Action SOFT For background music change the Rep
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External unit Preparation � All peripheral components and cables are sold separately. Boosting the subw Boosting the subwoof oofe er r � Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instruc- tions. Connecting to a por Connecting to a port tab able audio equipment le audio equipment ON/OFF LEVEL This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equip- ment. Portable audio equipment (not included) Audio cord 1 Press [ON/OFF] on the subwoofer (remote control: (not includ
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External unit (continued) Connecting and pla Connecting and play ying a USB mass stora ing a USB mass storag ge e R Recor ecord ding fr ing fro om a USB mass m a USB mass c class de lass dev vice ice stora storag ge e c class de lass device vice The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play MP3 tracks 1 Press [4, / REW ] or [¢, / FF] to select the desired track from USB mass storage class. Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk for recording. only transfer) 2 Press [¶, REC] on the mai
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Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you can’t fi x the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4. C Common pr ommon pro ob blems lems Although the unit is in standby mode, Turn off the demo function. 6 the display lights up and changes con- If you set the clock, dem
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Troubleshooting guide (continued) Disc trays Disc tray(s) cannot open. Press [y/I, POWER] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off. Switch it on again “CHGR ERR ” is displayed. and the tray(s) will initialize to the previous tray(s) condition. If this still does not fi x the problem, please consult the dealer. Remote control Remote control doesn’t work. Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 6 Replace the batteries if they are worn. Change the remote control mode to m
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Specifi cations SPEAKER SECTION AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power ( ) Front speakers SB-PF960 Front Ch 200 W per channel (7 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD * Rating with low-cut fi lter equipped amplifi er Subwoofer Ch 240 W per channel (7 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass refl ex) Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 880 W Speaker unit(s) Impedance 7 Ω FTC Output Power Stereo Mode 7 1. Woofer 20 cm (7 /8˝) cone type Front Ch (both ch driven) 3 2. Tweeter 6 cm (2 /8˝) cone type 190 W p
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Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1- If your product does not work properly because of a defec
