Panasonic SC-AK66, SC-AK77, SC-AK62 manual Front panel controls, Main unit

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Before using

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SC-AK77

Front panel controls

A Main unit

No.

Name

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1AC supply indicator (AC IN)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply.

2 Standby/on switch (f/I, POWER)

13

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

3Play timer/record timer button

 

(rPLAY/rREC)

33

4

Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)

13, 33, 34

5

Deck 1 open button (c DECK 1 OPEN)

21

6

Deck 1 cassette holder

21

7Disc tray

8

DOLBY PRO LOGIC on/off button (p PL)

.............. 31

9

6-channel input button (6CH INPUT)

30, 35

! Surround on/off button (SURROUND)

32

 

Deck 2 open button (c DECK 2 OPEN)

21

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24

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15

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BAND

DECK 1/2

 

 

AUX 1/2

TUNER

TAPE

CD

CD 1

CD 2

CD 3

CD 4

CD 5

DISPLAY/

DEMO

26

SUPER 3D AI

SUPER SOUND EQ

SOUND EQ

S.WOOFER

DOWN

VOL

UP

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

# Deck 2 cassette holder

21

$ CD open/close button (c OPEN/CLOSE)

17

% Headphone jack (PHONES)

35

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

Center console

 

& Remote control signal sensor

9

( SC-AK77

 

 

AUX 1/2 button (AUX 1/2)

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC-AK66

SC-AK62

 

 

AUX button (AUX)

35

) Tuner/band select button (TUNER, BAND)

14

~ Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2)

21

+ CD button (CD)

20

, Display

 

- Disc direct play buttons and indicators

 

 

(CD 1 ~ CD 5)

17

SC-AK66 SC-AK62

 

 

 

15

16

17

18

19

 

 

BAND

DECK 1/2

 

 

AUX

TUNER

TAPE

CD

20

21

22

CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5

DISPLAY/

DEMO

24

25

26

10

SUPER SOUND EQ

28

29

SOUND EQ

DOWN

VOL

32

 

UP

 

33

. CD manager button

 

(CD MANAGER)

20

/ SC-AK77 only

 

Reverse mode select button (REV MODE)

21

: Display select/demonstration button

 

(-DISPLAY/–DEMO)

12, 35

; Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT)

23

< Basic operating buttons

 

Functions change according to the source.

 

= SC-AK77 only

 

Super 3D AI button (SUPER 3D AI)

28

> Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ)

27

? Jog control (SOUND EQ)

27

@ SC-AK77 only

 

Joy stick (SOUND EQ)

28

[ SC-AK77 only

 

Super woofer on/off button (S.WOOFER)

27

\ Volume control (VOL)

14

] Recording start/stop button (a REC/STOP)

24

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Contents SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Table of contents Supplied accessoriesRecording operations Timer and othersListening caution Sound quality/sound field operationsMaintenance SafetyInstallation ServicePlacement of center/surround speakers Placement of speakersPlacement of front speakers Center speakerConnections Subwoofer connection Basic connections for supplied accessoriesOptional antenna connections FM outdoor antennaConnections UsingBefore External unit connectionBattery installation Concerning the remote controlCorrect method of use Front panel controls Main unitRemote control Front panel controlsAuto-off function Turning the demo function offPress and hold -DISPLAY/-DEMO until no Demo is displayed To display the time when system is on Setting the timeSwitch on the power Press CLOCK/TIMER to select Clock To display the time when system is OFFFM allocation setting Press L Tune Mode to select ManualAdjust the volume Listening to radio broadcastsManual presetting Presetting radio broadcastsAutomatic presetting Selecting channelsConcerning compact discs ~ D Handling precautionsStorage precautions DiscoperationsPress c OPEN/CLOSE button Listening to compact discsCompact disc operations Set CD in the trayRepeat play Direct access playListening to compact discs Random playPress CD Program playPress Program Press Disc To listen to special CDs and tracks CD Manager function Listening to tapes DeckCassette deck operations Recording operations Before recording Deck 2 onlyListening to tapes To stop recording Tape-to-tape recordingPress Tape Edit to start recording To record from a specific point on a tapeSelect a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3 on Recording from radio broadcastsPress c Deck 2 Open and insert the tape Press a REC/STOP to start recordingPress CD Insert CD in the tray Recording from compact discsTo record programmed tracks To record special CDs and tracks CD Manager function Press CD Press CD Manager to select the desired modeRecording from compact discs If the tape finishes before the CDBoosting the super woofer Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settingsEnhancing the sound quality Sound quality/sound field operationsManual equalizer Varying the sound quality withAcoustic image Al equalizer Quality/sound field operations Surround systemsSound Press CH Level or +. Adjust the output level 6CH Discrete Input modePress CH Select Press p PL Enjoying sound with Dolby PROTo playback a Dolby Surround source with Dolby Pro Logic Playback a Dolby Surround sourceEnjoying sound with stereophonics Surround To adjust the volume of surround speakersTo turn off the Surround mode Press Surround to select Srnd MID or Srnd MAXTimer and others Using the timerUsing the play/record timer Setting the start and finish timesUsing the sleep timer Using the timerTimer Press Sleep to select the desired timeConvenient functions Using an external unitOthers For a cleaner, crisper sound Troubleshooting guideMaintenance ReferenceServicenter List U.S.A Warranty U.S.A Only for U.S.AProduct Service SpecificationsProduct information Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC

SC-AK62, SC-AK66, SC-AK77 specifications

The Panasonic SC-AK77, SC-AK66, and SC-AK62 are trio of high-performance mini audio systems designed to satisfy the audiophile's quest for quality sound in a compact form. Each model in this series delivers impressive audio capabilities, stylish design, and a range of features that cater to varied listening preferences.

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