Panasonic SC-AK66, SC-AK77, SC-AK62 manual Using the timer, Timer, Using the sleep timer

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Using the timer

Using the play/record timer

PLAY/

REC

To change the timer

Press [rPLAY/rREC] to select the desired timer.

Every time the button is pressed the setting changes as follows.

PLAY

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

(OFF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To check settings

While the unit is on and the “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appears on the display.

Two seconds after “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appear, the settings are displayed in the following order:

For play timer

For record timer

1

Play start time

1

Recording start time

2

Play finish time

2

Recording finish time

3

Play source

3

Recording source

4Playback volume

You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by pressing [CLOCK/TIMER] twice.

 

 

 

To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed

 

 

 

The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored in the

others

 

timer memory and the timer will start in these preset conditions.

 

However, the Disc numbers and reverse mode (for SC-AK77) do not

 

 

 

 

 

 

get stored in the timer memory.

 

 

 

 

 

1. After step 4, start playing the desired source.

and

 

 

2. Reset the Disc numbers and reverse mode (for SC-AK77) if you

 

 

 

have changed any of them, confirm that a Disc or cassette is

 

 

 

 

Timer

 

 

 

inserted, then press [f/7, POWER] to put the unit on standby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

 

 

 

If you switch the system to the standby mode while the play/record

 

 

 

timer is functioning, the OFF time setting will not be activated.

 

 

 

If “AUX 1/2” (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: “AUX”) or “ 6CH INPUT” is

selected as the source, when the timer comes ON, the system will turn ON and will engage “AUX 1/2” (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: “AUX”) or “ 6CH INPUT” as the source. If you want to playback or record from a connected component, set the component’s timer to the same time. (See the instruction manual that came with the component.)

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Using the sleep timer

by remote control only

This timer turns your system OFF at the set time (Max. 2 hours, settable at 30-minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to music.

Preparation

Switch on the power.

The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30 minutes.

While enjoying the desired source:

Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.

Every time you press the button:

SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120 SLEEP OFF

The system is turned off after the set time has elapsed.

To cancel the sleep timer:

Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time: (only while system is ON)

Press [SLEEP].

To change the time remaining during operation:

Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time then press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.

Notes

The sleep timer turns OFF automatically the moment you attempt to edit-record a CD using CD Manager function.

The sleep timer can be used in combination with the play/record timer.

The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer settings.

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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

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