Panasonic SC-AK62, SC-AK77 manual Listening to radio broadcasts, Press TUNER, Band to select band

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Listening to radio broadcasts

Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.

The unit comes on automatically.

Every time you press the button:

FM ↔ AM

Press [L TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button:

MANUAL ↔ PRESET.

Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the frequency of the required station.

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned. “STEREO” (“ST” for SC-AK66 and SC-AK62) is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

Adjust the volume.

Auto tuning

Press and hold [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] 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 [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] once again.

A If noise is excessive in FM

Press [ g/( FM MODE/BP] to display “MONO”.

This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but broadcasts will be heard in monaural.

Press [ g/( FM MODE/BP] again to cancel the mode. “MONO” goes out. MONO is also canceled 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

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

Press and hold [TUNER, BAND]. After a few seconds, the display will change to a flashing display of the current minimum FM frequency. If you continue to hold the button down, the minimum frequency will change. Release the button at this time.

To return to the original frequency indication, repeat above.

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.

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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 connectionCorrect method of use Concerning the remote controlBattery installation Front panel controls Main unitRemote control Front panel controlsPress and hold -DISPLAY/-DEMO until no Demo is displayed Turning the demo function offAuto-off function 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 Program Press Disc Program playPress CD To listen to special CDs and tracks CD Manager function Listening to tapes DeckListening to tapes Before recording Deck 2 onlyCassette deck operations Recording operations 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 recordingTo record programmed tracks Recording from compact discsPress CD Insert CD in the tray 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 operationsAcoustic image Al equalizer Varying the sound quality withManual equalizer Sound Surround systemsQuality/sound field operations Press CH Select 6CH Discrete Input modePress CH Level or +. Adjust the output level 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 timeOthers Using an external unitConvenient functions For a cleaner, crisper sound Troubleshooting guideMaintenance ReferenceServicenter List U.S.A Warranty U.S.A Only for U.S.AProduct information SpecificationsProduct Service 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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