Page 2 - Dear customer; System; Main unit; Before using; Table of contents; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Before using 2 RQT5769 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.These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the op-eration of s...
Page 3 - CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC; Listening caution; We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Before using 3 RQT5769 AM loop antenna(RSA0029-L) .................. 1 pc. Remote control transmitter .............................................. 1 pc. Batteries ........... 2 pcs.(R6, AA, UM-3) • SC-AK77:(N2QAHB000013) Recording operations Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................
Page 4 - Placement; Maintenance; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using 4 RQT5769 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 ...
Page 5 - If irregular coloring occurs on your television; If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.; Placement of speakers; Placement of front speakers; Placement of center/surround speakers; Center speaker; Note; Surround speakers; Attaching to a wall; Caution
Before using 5 RQT5769 If irregular coloring occurs on your television The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to atelevision, but the picture may be affected with some televisionsand set-up combinations. If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes. The televisio...
Page 6 - Connections; FM indoor antenna; AM loop antenna; AB
Before using 6 RQT5769 Connections 1 3 GND FM ANT ( ) 2 1 FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape 2 LOOP EXT AM ANT AM loop antenna SC-AK77 Red (+) Red (+) Gray (+) Black (–) Black (–) Blue (–) Gray (+) Blue (–) SC-AK66 Red (+) Red (+) Black (–) Black (–) Gray (+) Gray with blue line (–) Gray (+) Gray with ...
Page 7 - Connect the FM indoor antenna.; Connect the AM loop antenna.; Connect the AC power cord.; Optional antenna connections; FM outdoor antenna; AM outdoor antenna; Subwoofer connection; coaxial cable; Rear panel of this unit
Before using 7 RQT5769 Basic connections (for supplied accessories) • Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after allother connections have been made. • To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinylcover tip and pull off. Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the ant...
Page 8 - • When units other than those described below are to be connected,; DVD player with 5.1 ch OUT; You can enjoy only sound of the video cassette recorder.; Record player; A record player with a built-in phono equalizer is recommended.
Before using 8 RQT5769 A B C (MIX OUT) SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER DVD player with 5.1 ch OUT(not included) Rear panel of this unit R L AUX SC-AK77 SC-AK66 R L AUX AUDIO OUT Laser disc player/ DVD player without 5.1 ch OUT (not included) Rear panel of this unit SC-AK77 R L AUX R L AUX 1 AUX 2 AU...
Page 9 - Concerning the remote control; Battery installation; Use of batteries; Correct method of use; Operation notes
Before using 9 RQT5769 Concerning the remote control Battery installation Insert the batteries observing the correct polarities ( e , d ). Use of batteries • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not ...
Page 10 - Front panel controls; Name; Center console; SC; Functions change according to the source.
Before using 10 RQT5769 Front panel controls Main unit 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) ............................. 13 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice...
Page 11 - Remote control; Buttons such as; only
Before using 11 RQT5769 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 2 35 34 16 27 38 8 40 29 39 32 17 36 37 41 43 42 45 44 48 47 18 19 46 49 2 35 34 16 38 8 40 29 39 32 17 36 37 41 43 42 45 44 48 47 18 19 46 49 SC-AK62 Remote control Buttons such as 2 functions in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. No. Name ...
Page 12 - AUTO OFF; Turning the demo function off; by remote control only; “AUTO OFF” is shown on the display.
Before using 12 RQT5769 A B AUTO OFF DISPLAY/DEMO DISPLAY/DEMO Turning the demo function off If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shownwhen the unit is switched to standby.This function is set to on at the time of purchase. Press and hold [-DISPLAY/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” ...
Page 13 - Setting the time; Every time you press the button:; To display the time when system is ON; Previous display
Before using 13 RQT5769 1 2 3 4 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 12 4 3 SC-AK62 Setting the time This is a 12-hour display clock.This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m.. Switch on the power. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Every time you press the button: CLOCK REC PLAY (within 7 se...
Page 14 - Radio operations; AM; frequency of the required station.; Auto tuning; If noise is excessive in FM; To return to the original frequency indication, repeat above.; Listening to radio broadcasts
14 Radio operations RQT5769 1 2 3 4 A SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 MHz TUNED ST 1 2 3 4 TUNEDSTEREO MONO MHz MHz Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band. The unit comes on automatically.Every time you press the button:FM ↔ AM Press [ L L L L L TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Every time you press the button:MAN...
Page 15 - Presetting radio broadcasts; Automatic presetting :; Automatic presetting; On the main unit
15 Radio operations RQT5769 A B 1 2 3 1 2 3 SC-AK77 MEMO MHz SC-AK66 SC-AK62 MEMO MHz MHz Presetting radio broadcasts There are two methods of presetting stations. Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive arepreset. Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset andth...
Page 16 - Compact disc operations; Concerning compact discs; Handling precautions; Do not place or store discs in the following places; To prevent damage; How to clean CDs
16 Compact disc operations RQT5769 A B C E D F XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XX X XX X XX XXX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX X X XX X XX XX XX X X XXX ...
Page 17 - Listening to compact discs; Notes
17 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 2 4 3 A CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 DISC DISC DISC OPEN/CLOSE SC-AK77 B SC-AK66 SC-AK62 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 8 9 10 7 5 6 4 3 2 1 11 12 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SC-AK62 Track number Elapsed playing time (Of current track number) Number of tracks Total pl...
Page 18 - Repeat play
18 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 A B 2 3 DISC DISC DISC RANDOM 13 2 Listening to compact discs Direct access play by remote control only Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want. Press the numeric button to select the desired tracknumber. The CD will be...
Page 19 - Press the numeric button to select the desired track.
19 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 A B 2 3 4 5 7 DISC PRGM DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC 1 7 4 2 35 Listening to compact discs Program play You can program up to 24 tracks. Press [CD]. Ensure CD is stopped. Press [PROGRAM]. Press [DISC]. (within 10 seconds or so) Press [1] – [5] to select the disc...
Page 20 - ] to select the desired
20 RQT5769 Compact disc operations 1 2 3 4 5 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 7 CD MANAGER DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC 1 2 34 5 SC-AK62 Specified disc number Specified track number Listening to compact discs To listen to special CDs and tracks(CD Manager function) This function makes it easier ...
Page 21 - Cassette deck operations; Listening to tapes
21 RQT5769 Cassette deck operations 1 A 2 3 4 5 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 only SC-AK77 1 3 2 5 2 4 4 only SC-AK77 2 SC-AK62 Listening to tapes You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. SC-AK77 -AK44 The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes.It identifies the type automatically. SC-A...
Page 22 - To fast-forward or rewind the tape; Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly
22 RQT5769 Cassette deck operations Recording operations A B C only SC-AK77 1 3 2 4 Listening to tapes 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-AK33 To rew...
Page 23 - Recording operations; OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes.; To stop recording; Both decks will stop.; To record from a specific point on a tape; be shown as “; To record on the other side of the tape
23 Recording operations RQT5769 1 2 3 4 FLAT only SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK62 3 1 2 4 2 SC-AK77 1 2 REC Tape-to-tape recording The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being playedback. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2]. Press [ c OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes. For playback: Into deck 1...
Page 24 - Recording from radio broadcasts; Select a radio station. Perform steps
24 Recording operations RQT5769 A 1 2 4 MHz FLAT SC-AK77 SC-AK66 only SC-AK77 2 41 2 2 REC MHz SC-AK62 Recording from radio broadcasts Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [ c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder by hand. only Press [REV MODE] to select the...
Page 25 - Recording from compact discs; Insert CD in the tray.; To record programmed tracks; To start recording on the reverse side
25 Recording operations RQT5769 1 2 3 5 6 DISC DISC DISC SC-AK66 DISC FLAT SC-AK77 only SC-AK77 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 DISC 2 3 61 5 2 2 REC SC-AK62 Recording from compact discs Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. Press [ c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Close the holder...
Page 26 - Preparation
26 Recording operations RQT5769 1 2 3 4 5 A 1 8 9 7 6 5 2 3 4 5 DISC DISC DISC CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 SC-AK77 DISC FLAT DISC SC-AK66 1 4 5 32 2 REC SC-AK62 Recording from compact discs To record special CDs and tracks(CD Manager function) This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs...
Page 27 - Sound quality/sound field operations; sound field settings; Select this when listening to background music.; To release the equalizer; Enhancing the sound quality; This feature enhances the bass and treble effect of the sound.; Boosting the super woofer; When listening to the sound through the speakers
27 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 A B SC-AK77 only SC-AK66 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK77 SUPER SOUND EQ S. WOOFER SC-AK62 SC-AK62 Using the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings Dial [SOUND EQ] to select the sound quality or sound field. When it is turned clockwise, the settings are s...
Page 28 - Varying the sound quality with the; Adjust the sound quality.; Varying the sound quality with the; Press [SUPER 3D AI] on the main unit to adjust the
28 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 SUPER 3D AI 1 1 2 2 100Hz 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz 10kHz 1kHz 100Hz 10kHz 1kHz LIGHT HEAVY S O FT SH A R P LIGHT HEAVY S O FT SH A R P LIGHT HEAVY S O FT SH A R P Varying the sound quality with the manual equalizer only Dial [SOUND EQ] to displ...
Page 29 - • This system was developed to get a better; • You will need a DVD player that has a; • Connect a subwoofer (not included) to the; SURROUND; Surround systems
29 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 Software encoded with Dolby Digital canbe identified with this mark.• DVD Software encoded with DTS can be identi-fied with this mark.• DVD• Laser discs• CDs “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” aretrademarks of Digital Theater Systems,Inc. Note All the fe...
Page 30 - CH DISCRETE INPUT mode; To adjust the volume of each speaker; Set the volume to the normal listening level.
30 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 1 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode Press [6CH INPUT]. Playback the source (DVD). To adjust the volume of each speaker Sit in the normal listening position and make the adjustments with theremote control. 1 Outpu...
Page 31 - Playback a Dolby Surround source.; To turn off DOLBY PRO LOGIC; The button light goes out.; To stop the test signal
31 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 1 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 Enjoying sound with DOLBY PROLOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) To playback a Dolby Surround source withDolby Pro Logic Press [ p PL]. The button lights. Playback a Dolby Surround source....
Page 32 - Each time the button is pressed:; To turn off the SURROUND mode; To adjust the volume of surround speakers
32 Sound quality/sound field operations RQT5769 1 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 SC-AK77 SC-AK66 1 SC-AK62 SC-AK62 Enjoying sound with stereophonics(SURROUND) This mode adds the 4ch surround effect to the normal stereo sources. Press [SURROUND] to select “SRND MID” or “SRNDMAX.” Each time the button is pressed: SR...
Page 33 - Timer and others; Using the timer; Using the play/record timer; Preparations; Setting the start and finish times
33 RQT5769 Timer and others Previous display Using the timer Using the play/record timer The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time towake you up, or it can be set to record the radio or from the auxsource.The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer. Pr...
Page 34 - Using the sleep timer
34 Timer and others RQT5769 Using the play/record timer To change the timer Press [ r PLAY/ r REC] to select the desired timer. Every time the button is pressed the setting changes as follows. To check settings While the unit is on and the “ r PLAY” (or “ r REC”) indicator is on, press [CLOCK/TIMER]...
Page 35 - Using an external unit; Listening to an external source; (See page 8 for external unit connection); Recording from an external source; Convenient functions; Switching displays; To mute the volume; This feature is convenient when you have a telephone call, etc.
35 RQT5769 Timer and others A B AUX 1/2 C DISPLAY/DEMO D SC-AK77 AUX SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Headphones(not included) Using an external unit Listening to an external source (See page 8 for external unit connection) 1. SC-AK77 Press [AUX 1/2] or [6CH INPUT]. SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Press [AUX] or [6CH INPUT].The sys...
Page 36 - Reference; If the surfaces are dirty; For a cleaner, crisper sound; Troubleshooting guide; Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers
36 Reference RQT5769 If the surfaces are dirty To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution. • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.• Before using a ch...
Page 38 - Panasonic/Technics Audio Products; If you ship the product
38 Reference RQT5769 Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic/Technics Audio Products Limited Warranty This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and work- manship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wearto the stylus (when applicable) or a dealer installed cartridge or st...
Page 39 - Specifications; Product information
39 Reference RQT5769 AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK77 Power output THD 10%, both channels driven Front 80 Hz (Low channel) 60 W per channel (8 Ω ) Front 1 kHz (High channel) 40 W per channel (6 Ω ) Center 1 kHz 100 W (8 Ω ) Surround 1 kHz 35 W per channel (8 Ω ) Total power output in stereo mode 200 W Tota...
Page 40 - MODEL NUMBER; Panasonic Canada Inc.
40 Reference RQT5769 The model number and serial number of this product can befound on either the back or the bottom of the unit.Please note them in the space provided below and keep forfuture reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of MatsushitaElectric...
