Panasonic SC-AK77, SC-AK66, SC-AK62 manual Listening to tapes, Deck

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Failure to operate these tapes correctly may cause the tape to wind around the revolving parts. Always read the instructions provided with your tapes.
Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit’s auto-reverse mecha- nism.
Adjust the volume.
To stop tape playback Press [L].
A To change the deck to be used
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] to select the deck you want to use when you load cassettes into both decks.
Notes

1

3

5

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SC-AK77 only

 

4

4

1

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

Front side

3

SC-AK77 only

4

SC-AK77

 

 

 

Tape direction

 

SC-AK66

SC-AK62

5

 

 

A

 

Deck in use

 

 

 

 

2

Listening to tapes

You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback.

SC-AK77

The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes.

It identifies the type automatically.

SC-AK66 SC-AK62

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.

Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].

The unit will come on automatically.

If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start automatically (One touch play function).

Press [c DECK 1 OPEN] or [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.

Insert the tape with the exposed tape facing down.

Close the holder by hand.

SC-AK77 only

Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.

Every time you press the button:

:One side is played.

:Both sides are played.

:Both sides are played 8 times each.

 

To listen to 2 tapes consecutively

 

 

 

Load a tape into each deck and select “

”. Both tapes will

 

 

be played 8 times each.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operations

 

 

SC-AK77

 

 

 

 

 

Press [// J] or [-] to start playback.

 

 

 

 

 

deck

[-]

: The forward side (front side) will play.

 

[// J]

: The reverse side will play.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC-AK66

 

SC-AK62

 

 

 

 

Press [-] to start playback.

 

 

 

Cassette

 

One side is played, then playback stops automatically.

 

To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and

 

 

press [-].

•Playback is momentarily interrupted while playing back tapes, if you open the other deck.

•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 be taken up before the tape is played.

•SC-AK77

•SC-AK66 SC-AK62

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Contents SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Supplied accessories Table of contentsListening caution Timer and othersRecording operations Sound quality/sound field operationsInstallation SafetyMaintenance ServicePlacement of front speakers Placement of speakersPlacement of center/surround speakers Center speakerConnections Optional antenna connections Basic connections for supplied accessoriesSubwoofer connection FM outdoor antennaBefore UsingConnections External unit connectionConcerning the remote control Battery installationCorrect method of use Main unit Front panel controlsFront panel controls Remote controlTurning the demo function off Auto-off functionPress and hold -DISPLAY/-DEMO until no Demo is displayed Switch on the power Press CLOCK/TIMER to select Clock Setting the timeTo display the time when system is on To display the time when system is OFFAdjust the volume Press L Tune Mode to select ManualFM allocation setting Listening to radio broadcastsAutomatic presetting Presetting radio broadcastsManual presetting Selecting channelsStorage precautions ~ D Handling precautionsConcerning compact discs DiscoperationsCompact disc operations Listening to compact discsPress c OPEN/CLOSE button Set CD in the trayListening to compact discs Direct access playRepeat play Random playProgram play Press CDPress Program Press Disc To listen to special CDs and tracks CD Manager function Deck Listening to tapesBefore recording Deck 2 only Cassette deck operations Recording operationsListening to tapes Press Tape Edit to start recording Tape-to-tape recordingTo stop recording To record from a specific point on a tapePress c Deck 2 Open and insert the tape Recording from radio broadcastsSelect a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3 on Press a REC/STOP to start recordingRecording from compact discs Press CD Insert CD in the trayTo record programmed tracks Recording from compact discs Press CD Press CD Manager to select the desired modeTo record special CDs and tracks CD Manager function If the tape finishes before the CDEnhancing the sound quality Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settingsBoosting the super woofer Sound quality/sound field operationsVarying the sound quality with Manual equalizerAcoustic image Al equalizer Surround systems Quality/sound field operationsSound 6CH Discrete Input mode Press CH Level or +. Adjust the output levelPress CH Select To playback a Dolby Surround source with Dolby Pro Logic Enjoying sound with Dolby PROPress p PL Playback a Dolby Surround sourceTo turn off the Surround mode To adjust the volume of surround speakersEnjoying sound with stereophonics Surround Press Surround to select Srnd MID or Srnd MAXUsing the play/record timer Using the timerTimer and others Setting the start and finish timesTimer Using the timerUsing the sleep timer Press Sleep to select the desired timeUsing an external unit Convenient functionsOthers Maintenance Troubleshooting guideFor a cleaner, crisper sound ReferenceServicenter List U.S.A Only for U.S.A Warranty U.S.ASpecifications Product ServiceProduct 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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