Panasonic SC-AK66 Before recording Deck 2 only, Cassette deck operations Recording operations

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Cassette deck operations

Recording operations

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A

B To protect tapes against further recording

Side A

Tab for side “B”

Tab for side “A”

To re-record

SC-AK77 only

Normal position tape

Hi-position tape

Detection hole

C1

3

2

4

Listening to tapes

A To fast-forward or rewind the tape

Press [g/(] or [)/f] in the stop mode.

SC-AK77

 

Tape direction

 

 

To rewind

 

To fast-forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ 3”

 

 

[g/(]

 

[)/f]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“4”

 

 

[)/f]

 

[g/(]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC-AK66

 

SC-AK62

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To rewind

 

 

To fast-forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[g/(]

 

 

[)/f]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To find the beginning of a program

A

(TPS: Tape Program Sensor)

 

 

 

TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9.

Press [g/(] or [)/f] during play.

Note

•TPS may not operate correctly in the following situations: If the interval between tracks is less than 4 seconds.

If there is noise between tracks.

If there are silent parts within tracks.

Before recording (Deck 2 only)

Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly

SC-AK77

Use normal and high position tapes.

Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.

The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.

SC-AK66 SC-AK62

Use normal position tapes.

High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.

B Erasure prevention

The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not to cover the high position discrimination hole.

How volume, sound quality/field and surround affect recording

The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes in volume, sound quality/field and surround system.

In recording, sound quality/field and surround system are set auto- matically to “FLAT”.

C To erase a recorded sound

1.Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].

2.Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.

3.SC-AK77 only

Press [REV MODE] to select reverse mode.

4. Press [a REC/STOP].

Notes

•You cannot record when [6CH INPUT] is selected.

•You cannot open deck 1 while recording.

•You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with the other.

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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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