Page 2 - Before using; Dear customer; System; Main unit; Table of contents; DATE OF PURCHASE
Before using 2 RQT6243 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructionscarefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-AK600 Main unit SA-AK600 Front SB-AK600 Speakers Center SB-PC93 Surro...
Page 3 - Supplied accessories; Timer and other operations; Listening caution
Before using 3 RQT6243 P l e a s e c h e c k a n d i d e n t i f y t h e s u p p l i e daccessories.Use numbers indicated in parentheses whenasking 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 ...........
Page 4 - Safety; Placement; Maintenance; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using 4 RQT6243 Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other. This safety featureensures that the plug fi...
Page 5 - Installation; Placement of front speakers; Attaching to a wall; Note; Notes on speaker use
Before using 5 RQT6243 B A 120 ° 30 ° 30 ° C 30–35 mm (1 3 / 16 " – 1 3 / 8 ") 70 mm (2 3 / 4 ") 7–9 mm ( 19 / 64 " – 3 / 8 " ) ( 9 / 32 " – 23 / 64 " ) Ø7.5–9.5 mm Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) Subwoofers Center speaker(SB-PC93) Front speaker (left)(SB-AK600...
Page 6 - Connect the FM indoor antenna.; Connect the AM loop antenna.; Center and surround speaker cables; Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.; Caution; Connect the AC power supply cord.; For your reference; Connections
Before using 6 RQT6243 Basic connections(for supplied accessories) • Plug the AC power supply cord into a household AC outlet onlyafter all other connections have been made. • To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinylcover tip and pull off. 1 Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape...
Page 7 - Location of controls; Name; Disc tray
Before using 7 RQT6243 Location of controls No. Name Ref. page 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC powersupply. 2 Standby/on switch ( f /I, POWER) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.In standby mode, the unit is still co...
Page 9 - Disc operations; Playing discs; Set disc in the tray.; To stop the disc play
9 RQT6243 Disc operations 1 2 3 4 A B 1 4 3 DEMO STOP, STOP DEMO OPEN CLOSE CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 UP DOWN VOL Elapsed playing time(Of current track number) Number of tracks Total playing time Label must face upward. Disc indicator Playing discs This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audi...
Page 11 - Remote control only; To exit program mode; You can do the following while the disc is stopped; When “CD FULL” is displayed
11 RQT6243 Disc operations 1 2 A T E S T E S T C H S E L E C T C H S E L E C T CH H L E V E V E L S U B WO O F E R S U B WO O F E R 7 8 9 0 DIS DISPL AY AY DI DIM ME MER P L AY AY M O D E P R O GR A M 4 5 6 10 MU MU T ING PRESE T T EQ CL CLOCK CK TIMER TIMER PL AY REC REC SLEEP SLEEP AUTO OFF TO OFF...
Page 12 - Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
12 RQT6243 Disc operations 1 2 T E S T E S T C H S E L E C T C H S E L E C T CH H L E V E V E L S U B WO O F E R S U B WO O F E R 7 8 9 0 DIS DISPL AY AY DI DIM ME MER P L AY AY M O D E P R O GR A M 4 5 6 10 MU MU T ING PRESE T T EQ CL CLOCK CK TIMER TIMER PL AY REC REC SLEEP SLEEP AUTO OFF TO OFF D...
Page 13 - Radio operations; If noise is excessive in FM; The radio: manual tuning
13 Radio operations RQT6243 1 2 3 4 A 1 4 P L AY M O D E 3 T E S T C H S E L E C T CH L E V E L S U B WO O F E R 7 8 9 0 DISPL AY DIM MER P L AY M O D E P R O GR A M 4 5 6 10 MU T ING PRESE T EQ CLOCK TIMER PL AY REC SLEEP AUTO OFF DISC 1 2 3 TUNER CD S. S O U N D E Q VOLUME TA PE D E L AY PL AU X D...
Page 14 - Manual presetting; Automatic presetting; The radio: preset tuning
14 Radio operations RQT6243 Remote control only There are two methods of presetting stations.Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in. Up to 15 stations each can be set in the ...
Page 15 - Tape operations; Cassette tapes; To fast-forward and rewind; Cassette tape selection and care
15 RQT6243 Tape operations 1 2 3 A 2 3 1 UP DOWN VOL OPEN TAPE / REW / FF DEMO STOP, Cassette tapes 1 Press [ c OPEN] and insert the cassette. The unit comes on automatically.Close the holder by hand. 2 Press [ : TAPE] to start play. 3 Adjust the volume. To stop the tapePress [ L STOP, –DEMO]. To pl...
Page 16 - Recording operations; To protect tapes against further recording; Before recording; OPEN] and insert the cassette to
16 RQT6243 Recording operations B A 1 OPEN OPEN C 3 2 Tab for side B Normal position tape Tab for side A To protect tapes against further recording Side A Before recording Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes.High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will...
Page 17 - PLAY MODE; Recording discs; Do steps 1 to 2 on page 12.; Do steps 1 to 3 on page 12.; To record programmed tracks; Recording the radio; Tune to the required station.
17 Recording operations RQT6243 B DEMO STOP, REC A REC C T E S T E S T C H S E L E C T C H S E L E C T CH H L E V E V E L S U B WO O F E R S U B WO O F E R 7 8 9 0 DIS DISPL AY AY DI DIM ME MER P L AY AY M O D E P R O GR A M 4 5 6 10 MU MU T ING PRESE T T EQ CL CLOCK CK TIMER TIMER PL AY REC REC SLE...
Page 18 - Sound quality/sound field operations; HEAVY : Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that; Enhancing the sound quality
18 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT6243 B A C SUPER SOUND EQ PRESET EQ SUBWOOFER SUPER SOUND EQ EQ PRESET SUBWOOFER T E S T C H S E L E C T CH L E V E L S U B WO O F E R 7 8 9 0 DISPL AY DIM MER P L AY M O D E P R O GR A M 4 5 6 10 MU T ING PRESE T EQ CLOCK TIMER PL AY REC SLEEP AUTO OFF DIS...
Page 19 - Enjoying surround sound; Surround system; To calculate the delay time; Setting the surround channel delay time:
19 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT6243 Enjoying surround sound The following chart gives a summary of this unit’s surround features. Note • All the features are only effective if speakers are used. No discernible effect will be heard through headphones. • None of the features are effective ...
Page 20 - Changing the recognition mode
RQT6243 20 Listening operations Sound quality/sound field operations Enjoying surround sound DOLBY DIGITAL Preparation: Do step 1 on page 27, A .. Play a DOLBY DIGITAL source from theexternal unit. “ p DIGITAL” is displayed. DOLBY PRO LOGIC 1 Press [ p PL] to select “NORMAL” OR “PHANTOM”. Every time...
Page 21 - When DOLBY PRO LOGIC is on
21 RQT6243 Listening operations Sound quality/sound field operations Enjoying surround sound Preparation DOLBY DIGITAL: Press [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2] to select theinput source. DOLBY PRO LOGIC: Press [ p PL] to select “NORMAL” or “PHANTOM”. Speaker level adjustments Remote control only If the level of t...
Page 22 - Convenient functions; Dimming the display; Muting the volume; To cancel; Reduce the volume before connection.; DIMMER
22 Timer and other operations RQT6243 Convenient functions Dimming the display Remote control only The display is dimmed and all indicators, except for the [AC IN]indicator, are turned off for better television viewing. Press [DIMMER]. To cancel, press [DIMMER] again. Muting the volume Remote contro...
Page 23 - –AUTO OFF
23 Timer and other operations RQT6243 A B 1 2 3 4 –AUTO OFF T E S T E S T C H S E L E C T C H S E L E C T CH H L E V E V E L S U B WO O F E R S U B WO O F E R 7 8 9 0 DIS DISPL AY AY DI DIM ME MER P L AY AY M O D E P R O GR A M 4 5 6 10 MU MU T ING PRESE T T EQ CL CLOCK CK TIMER TIMER PL AY REC REC ...
Page 24 - Using the timers; Using the play/record timer; ON time setting; The start and finish times are now set.
24 RQT6243 Timer and other operations 1 2 3 4 5 5 2 • 3 1 • 2 • 3 FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER FOR PLAY TIMER FOR RECORD TIMER T E S T E S T C H S E L E C T C H S E L E C T CH H L E V E V E L S U B WO O F E R S U B WO O F E R 7 8 9 0...
Page 26 - Optional antenna connections; FM outdoor antenna; Using other equipment; Connecting other equipment
26 RQT6243 Timer and other operations Stereo connection cable (not included) White (L) Red (R) Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. AM outdoor ...
Page 28 - Reference; Troubleshooting guide; Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers
28 Reference RQT6243 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in thechart do not solve the problem:In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail co...
Page 30 - Panasonic/Technics Audio Products; If you ship the product; Product Service; Product information; Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by
30 Reference RQT6243 Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic/Technics Audio Products Limited Warranty This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear to the stylus (when applica-ble) or a dealer installed cartri...
Page 31 - cm disc; About discs; Disc selection; For a cleaner, crisper sound
31 RQT6243 Reference a b A d 8 cm disc 12 cm disc B c About discs Disc selection Choose discs with this mark: Do not; • use irregularly shaped discs ( a ). • attach extra labels and stickers. • use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhe-sive exuding from under labels and sti...
Page 32 - Specifications
30 RQT6085 AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output 10% THD, both channels driven 75 Hz SUBWOOFER 78 W (Total effective impedance: 4 Ω ) 1 kHz FRONT 48 W per ch (6 Ω ) CENTER 54 W (8 Ω ) SURROUND 46 W per ch (8 Ω ) Total power in stereo mode (FRONT and SUBWOOFER) 174 W Total power in DOLBY DIGITAL mode 320 W ...
