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 .......................................................... 5
Correct method of use ................................................... 5
Connections ............................................................. 6
Basic connections (for supplied accessories) ................. 6
Optional antenna connections ........................................ 7
External 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) ............ 15
Program play ............................................................... 17
To listen to specific CDs and tracks
(CD Play Mode function) ........................................... 18
Direct access play........................................................ 19
Repeat play.................................................................. 19
CD 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 PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE 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 1-800-332-5368
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
AC power supply cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
(RJA0065-1D)
FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
Supplied accessories