Before using
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RQT6085
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the op-
eration of system SC-AK500.
System SC-AK500 SC-AK490 SC-AK300 SC-AK200
Main unit SA-AK500 SA-AK490 SA-AK300 SA-AK200
Speakers SB-AK500 SB-AK500 SB-AK300 SB-AK200
Before using
Supplied accessories .............................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................... 4
Listening caution..................................................... 5
Placement of speakers............................................ 5
About the remote control........................................ 5
Battery installation.......................................................... 5Correct method of use ...................................................5
Connections............................................................. 6
Basic connections (for supplied accessories)................. 6Optional antenna connections........................................ 7External unit connection................................................. 7
Front panel controls................................................ 8
Turning the demo function off.............................. 10
Convenient functions ............................................ 10
Auto-off function.................................................... 11
Setting the time...................................................... 11
Radio operations
Listening to radio broadcasts............................... 12
Presetting radio broadcasts ................................. 13
Compact disc operations
About compact discs ............................................ 14
Listening to compact discs .................................. 15
Playing MP3 (SC-AK500 and SC-AK490 only) ............ 15Program play ...............................................................17To listen to specific CDs and tracks(CD Play Mode function) ........................................... 18Direct access play........................................................ 19Repeat play.................................................................. 19CD display ...................................................................19
Cassette deck operations
Listening to tapes.................................................. 20
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
User memo:DATE OF PURCHASEDEALER NAMEDEALER ADDRESSTELEPHONE NUMBER
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Table of contents

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
AC power supply cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
(RJA0065-1D)
FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

Supplied accessories

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCKOR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING ORSPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITHLIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACEDON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDEBLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.