Panasonic SC AK77 User Manual
CD Stereo System  
Operating Instructions  
The illustrations show SC-AK77.  
Model No. SC-AK77  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these  
instructions completely.  
Please keep this manual for future reference.  
P PC  
RQT5769-4P  
Table of contents  
Dear customer  
Thank you for purchasing this product.  
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions  
carefully.  
Before using  
Supplied accessories .............................................. 2  
Listening caution ..................................................... 3  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................... 4  
Placement of speakers ............................................ 5  
Connections ............................................................. 6  
Basic connections (for supplied accessories) ................. 7  
Optional antenna connection.......................................... 7  
Subwoofer connection.................................................... 7  
External unit connection ................................................. 8  
Concerning the remote control .............................. 9  
Battery installation .......................................................... 9  
Correct method of use ................................................... 9  
Front panel controls .............................................. 10  
Turning the demo function off.............................. 12  
Auto-off function.................................................... 12  
Setting the time...................................................... 13  
These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.  
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the op-  
eration of system SC-AK77.  
System  
Main unit  
SC-AK77  
SA-AK77  
SB-AK77  
SC-AK66  
SA-AK66  
SB-AK66  
SC-AK62  
SA-AK62  
SB-AK66  
Front  
Speakers Surround SB-PS70A  
Center SB-PC70A  
SB-PS70A SB-PS70A  
SB-PC70A SB-PC70A  
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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.  
Radio operations  
Listening to radio broadcasts............................... 14  
Presetting radio broadcasts ................................. 15  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK  
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR  
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH  
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON  
THE APPARATUS.  
Compact disc operations  
Concerning compact discs ................................... 16  
Listening to compact discs .................................. 17  
Direct access play ........................................................ 18  
Repeat play.................................................................. 18  
Random play................................................................ 18  
Program play ............................................................... 19  
To listen to special CDs and tracks  
CAUTION:  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE  
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
(CD Manager function) .............................................. 20  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:  
Cassette deck operations  
CAUTION:  
Listening to tapes .................................................. 21  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-  
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-  
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-  
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
¡Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
¡Increase the separation between the equipment and re-  
ceiver.  
¡Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
¡Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
Supplied accessories  
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-A)  
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equip-  
ment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-  
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.  
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Recording operations  
Before recording (Deck 2 only) ............................ 22  
Tape-to-tape recording .......................................... 23  
Recording from radio broadcasts ........................ 24  
Recording from compact discs ............................ 25  
To record special CDs and tracks  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE.  
(CD Manager function) ............................................. 26  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Sound quality/sound field operations  
Using the built-in sound quality/  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within  
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user  
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
sound field settings.......................................... 27  
Enhancing the sound quality................................ 27  
Boosting the super woofer ................................... 27  
Varying the sound quality with the manual  
equalizer ............................................................ 28  
Varying the sound quality with  
the acoustic image (Al) equalizer .................... 28  
Surround systems ................................................. 29  
6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode ................................ 30  
Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO LOGIC ........... 31  
To playback a Dolby Surround source with  
Be  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle  
is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
important operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
Dolby Pro Logic ........................................................ 31  
Enjoying sound with stereophonics .................... 32  
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.  
Timer and others  
Using the timer ...................................................... 33  
Using the play/record timer .......................................... 33  
Using the sleep timer ................................................... 34  
Using an external unit ........................................... 35  
Convenient functions ............................................ 35  
Listening caution  
Reference  
Troubleshooting guide .......................................... 36  
Maintenance ........................................................... 36  
Servicenter List (U.S.A.) ........................................ 37  
Warranty (U.S.A.) ................................................... 38  
Specifications ........................................................ 39  
Product Service ..................................................... 39  
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur-  
chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to  
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip-  
ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ-  
ation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of  
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound  
come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or  
distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive  
hearing.  
We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.  
Batteries ........... 2 pcs.  
(R6, AA, UM-3)  
AM loop antenna  
(RSA0029-L) .................. 1 pc.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”  
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can  
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.  
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE  
your hearing adapts.  
To establish a safe level:  
Start your volume control at a low setting.  
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and  
clearly, and without distortion.  
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Remote control transmitter .............................................. 1 pc.  
SC-AK66, SC-AK62:  
(N2QAHB000014)  
SC-AK77:  
(N2QAHB000013)  
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Once you have established a comfortable sound level:  
Set the dial and leave it there.  
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Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage  
or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below.  
Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.  
4. Outdoor antenna grounding—If you connect an outdoor an-  
Safety  
tenna, ground the antenna system to protect against voltage  
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National  
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides information  
about grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding  
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of ground-  
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 feature  
ing conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to  
ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one  
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-  
way. If the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug  
trode. Refer to this diagram.  
still doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete  
outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the plug.  
3. Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so  
that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or  
B
against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands.  
Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and  
disconnecting it.  
ANTENNA LEAD  
IN WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be  
careful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord,  
or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric  
shock.  
ELECTRIC  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug  
the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a  
long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and  
accessories recommended in these operating instructions.  
NEC–NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
Installation  
Placement  
Maintenance  
1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation.  
Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet.  
Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of the  
unit. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to overheating  
ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct the unit’s  
ventilation.  
(See page 36 for details.)  
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.  
Clean with a damp cloth.  
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.  
2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into  
the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust,  
mechanical vibration, and shock.  
3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices  
that generate strong magnetic fields.  
4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.  
5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.  
6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts  
and stands recommended by the manufacturer.  
Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive  
force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to  
overturn.  
Service  
1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by  
qualified service personnel if:  
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or  
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or  
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked  
change in performance; or  
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.  
2. Servicing —Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that  
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing  
to authorized servicing personnel.  
3. Replacement parts —When parts need replacing ensure the  
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that  
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized  
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
4. Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer to  
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working  
condition.  
7. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the unit on walls or  
ceilings unless specified in the instructions.  
Environment  
1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as  
near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.  
2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as radiators.  
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F) or rise  
above 35°C (95°F).  
3. Power lines—Take care when setting up an outdoor antenna  
that it is not near overhead power lines, electric lights, or electri-  
cal circuits, and that there is no danger of the antenna falling on  
power lines, electric lights, or electrical circuits. When installing  
an outdoor antenna, take extreme care not to touch such power  
lines or circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.  
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Placement of speakers  
SC-AK77  
A
Super woofer  
A
Placement of front speakers  
SC-AK77  
Place the speakers so that the super woofer is on the outside.  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel  
orientation is necessary.  
Note  
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32˝) away from the system  
for proper ventilation.  
• To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones  
if you have taken the nets off.  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Be  
B
Placement of center/surround speakers  
Center speaker  
Place the center speaker above your TV, as close to it as possible.  
Note  
Do not place the center speaker on this unit as sound quality will be  
affected.  
Surround speakers  
B
As well as enjoying normal stereo reproduction with the left and  
right front speakers, surround speakers can also be connected to  
the system in order to enjoy a feeling of depth and movement of  
sound.  
Place the speakers with the Panasonic logo facing toward the lis-  
tening position.  
Center speaker  
TV (not included)  
We recommend that surround speakers be placed on the side of, or  
slightly behind, the listener at ear level.  
However, the position should be adjusted to your personal prefer-  
ence, because the effect varies to some degree depending upon  
the type of music and the music source.  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Main unit  
C Attaching to a wall  
Set speaker onto screws and slide through bracket to lock into posi-  
tion.  
Front view  
Front view  
Note  
The wall or pillar on which the speaker systems are to be attached  
should be capable of supporting a weight of 5 kg.  
Caution  
Surround speaker  
(Left)  
Surround speaker  
(Right)  
• Use the speakers only with the recom-  
mended system.  
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the  
amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result  
in the risk of fire.  
Consult a qualified service person if damage  
has occurred or if you experience a sudden  
change in performance.  
C
• Do not attempt to attach these speakers to  
walls using methods other than those  
described in this manual.  
Wall or pillar  
If irregular coloring occurs on your television  
The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a  
television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions  
and set-up combinations.  
If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.  
The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem.  
If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.  
30–35 mm  
ø7.5-9.5  
7–9 mm  
Note  
Surround speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place  
them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily  
influenced by magnetism.  
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Connections  
1
2
C
3
B
AB  
3
4
Gray  
C
1
3
Red  
Gray  
Red  
Gray  
SC-AK77  
A
Adhesive tape  
Blue  
Black  
FM ANT  
Blue  
(
)
1
GND  
2
Gray (+)  
FM indoor antenna  
Red (+)  
Gray (+)  
Black (–)  
Gray with  
blue line (–)  
Red (+)  
B
Blue (–)  
Black (–)  
Gray  
2
Gray (+)  
Blue (–)  
AM loop antenna  
SC-AK62  
SC-AK66  
Blue  
Red  
AM ANT  
LOOP  
Red (+)  
EXT  
Gray (+)  
Black  
Black (–)  
Red (+)  
Gray with  
blue line (–)  
Black (–)  
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Basic connections (for supplied accessories)  
Optional antenna connections  
You may need an outdoor antenna if you use this system in a  
mountainous region or inside a reinforced-concrete building, etc.  
Plug the AC power cord into a household AC outlet only after all  
other connections have been made.  
•
To prepare the antenna wires and speaker cords, twist the vinyl  
cover tip and pull off.  
•
FM outdoor antenna  
Disconnect the FM indoor antenna if an FM outdoor antenna is  
installed.  
1 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.  
2 Twist the shield braid.  
3 Expose the core wire.  
FM outdoor antenna  
(not included)  
Connect the FM indoor antenna.  
Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio  
signals are received with the least amount of interference.  
Be  
Note  
For best reception sound quality:  
An FM outdoor antenna is recommended.  
75 Ω coaxial cable  
(not included)  
Connect the AM loop antenna.  
1
30mm  
After attaching the antenna, turn on the system and tune in a  
broadcast station. Then, turn the antenna to the angle of best  
reception and least interference.  
FM ANT  
(13/16˝)  
(
)
2
3
GND  
Shield braid  
Core wire  
15mm  
(
Connect the speaker cables.  
A Surround speaker cords  
B Center speaker cord  
19  
/32˝)  
C Front (L/R) speaker cords  
Note  
Connect each end of the speaker cables to the terminal lever of  
the same color so (+) and (–) are correct. Never allow the  
exposed wires to contact each other when connected.  
An outdoor antenna should be installed by a qualified technician only.  
only  
SC-AK77  
AM outdoor antenna  
LF: Low Frequency  
HF: High Frequency  
Connect the outdoor antenna without removing the AM loop antenna.  
Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally along a window or  
other convenient location.  
Incorrect connection can damage the unit.  
Caution  
Use only the supplied speakers.  
AM outdoor antenna (not included)  
The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best  
sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound  
quality will be negatively affected.  
5 -12m  
(16 – 40ft.)  
Connect the AC power cord.  
AM ANT  
LOOP  
AM loop antenna  
(included)  
Note  
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit  
only. Do not use it with other equipment.  
EXT  
Note  
When the unit is not in use, disconnect the outdoor antenna to prevent  
possible damage that may be caused by lightning. Never use an  
outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.  
Subwoofer connection  
You can enhance the bass effect by connecting a subwoofer.  
Subwoofer (not included)  
Rear panel of this unit  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
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SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Connections  
A
R
L
DVD player with  
5.1 ch OUT  
(not included)  
AUX  
External unit connection  
• For details, refer to the manual of the units which are to be connected.  
Rear panel of this unit  
• When units other than those described below are to be connected,  
please consult with your dealer.  
SC-AK77  
DVD player with 5.1 ch OUT  
A
R
L
(MIX OUT)  
AUX 1  
AUX 2  
Sound cannot be produced unless an DOLBY DIGITAL decoder is  
connected.  
A DVD player with a built-in DOLBY DIGITAL decoder is recom-  
mended.  
This will allow you to enjoy the brilliant images and powerful sounds  
available on DVD software.  
R
R
L
FRONT  
FRONT  
6CH  
DISCRETE  
INPUT  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
L
B
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
Laser disc player/DVD player  
(without 5.1 ch OUT)  
B
Laser disc player/ DVD player  
without 5.1 ch OUT (not included)  
B
This unit has Dolby Pro Logic circuitry. If the audio output of video  
equipment is connected to the AUX 1 or AUX 2 (SC-AK66 and  
SC-AK62: AUX) terminal of this unit, the sound will be reproduced  
with the same powerful stereophonic effects found in movie  
theaters.  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
AUX 1  
AUX 2  
Video cassette recorder  
C
SC-AK77  
SC-AK62  
You can enjoy only sound of the video cassette recorder.  
Rear panel of this unit  
Record player  
D
SC-AK66  
R
L
Sound cannot be produced unless an phono equalizer (not included)  
is connected.  
AUX  
A record player with a built-in phono equalizer is recommended.  
Video cassette recorder  
(not included)  
C
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
AUX 1  
AUX 2  
SC-AK77  
SC-AK62  
Rear panel of this unit  
SC-AK66  
R
L
AUX  
D
Record player (not included)  
R
L
AUX 1  
AUX 2  
AUDIO OUT  
SC-AK77  
SC-AK62  
Rear panel of this unit  
SC-AK66  
R
L
AUX  
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Concerning the remote control  
A
B
A
Battery installation  
Insert the batteries observing the correct polarities (e, d).  
R6, AA, UM-3  
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 recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.  
Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to  
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contact flame or water.  
Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.  
Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.  
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
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Be  
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Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.  
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any  
part of your body.  
Remote control  
signal sensor  
B
Correct method of use  
Operation notes  
Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor  
and remote control unit.  
•
Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or  
to the bright light of a fluorescent light.  
Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the  
remote control unit free from dust.  
If this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’  
thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control  
a shorter distance from the system.  
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30  
˚
30  
˚
Transmission  
window  
About 7 meters in front of  
the signal sensor  
To prevent damage  
Never place heavy items on top of the unit.  
Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.  
Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.  
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Front panel controls  
A
Main unit  
A
8
No.  
Name  
Ref. page  
1
9
10  
1 AC supply indicator (AC IN)  
2
3
4
This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power  
supply.  
2 Standby/on switch (f/I, POWER)............................. 13  
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.  
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of  
power.  
11  
12  
5
6
3 Play timer/record timer button  
(rPLAY/rREC) ......................................................... 33  
B
4 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) ............ 13, 33, 34  
5 Deck 1 open button (c DECK 1 OPEN) .................. 21  
6 Deck 1 cassette holder ..............................................21  
7 Disc tray  
13  
14  
7
8 DOLBY PRO LOGIC on/off button (p PL).............. 31  
9 6-channel input button (6CH INPUT) ................. 30, 35  
! Surround on/off button (SURROUND) ..................... 32  
Deck 2 open button (c DECK 2 OPEN) .................. 21  
# Deck 2 cassette holder ..............................................21  
$ CD open/close button (c OPEN/CLOSE) ................ 17  
% Headphone jack (PHONES) ...................................... 35  
SC-AK77  
B
15  
16  
17 18 19  
27  
BAND  
TUNER  
DECK 1/2  
TAPE  
SUPER 3D AI  
SUPER SOUND EQ  
AUX 1/2  
CD  
28  
29  
Center console  
B
& Remote control signal sensor ................................... 9  
20  
21  
(
SC-AK77  
SOUND EQ  
30  
31  
AUX 1/2 button (AUX 1/2) ..........................................35  
S.WOOFER  
VOL  
CD  
1
CD  
2
CD  
3
CD  
4
CD  
5
22  
23  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
AUX button (AUX) ......................................................35  
32  
DISPLAY/  
DEMO  
) Tuner/band select button (TUNER, BAND) ............. 14  
~ Tape/deck select button (TAPE, DECK 1/2) ............ 21  
+ CD button (CD)...........................................................20  
, Display  
24  
25  
33  
26  
- Disc direct play buttons and indicators  
(CD 1 ~ CD 5) .............................................................17  
. CD manager button  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
(CD MANAGER) .........................................................20  
15  
16  
17 18 19  
SC-AK77  
/
only  
SC Reverse mode select button (REV MODE).............. 21  
BAND  
TUNER  
DECK 1/2  
TAPE  
: Display select/demonstration button  
AUX  
CD  
28  
29  
(-DISPLAY/–DEMO) ............................................. 12, 35  
SUPER SOUND EQ  
; Tape edit button (TAPE EDIT) .................................. 23  
< Basic operating buttons  
20  
21  
Functions change according to the source.  
SOUND EQ  
=
only  
SC-AK77  
CD  
1
CD  
2
CD  
3
CD  
4
CD  
5
Super 3D AI button (SUPER 3D AI) ......................... 28  
22  
VOL  
> Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ)........ 27  
32  
33  
DISPLAY/  
DEMO  
? Jog control (SOUND EQ)...........................................27  
24  
25  
SC-AK77  
@
only  
Joy stick (SOUND EQ) ...............................................28  
only  
26  
[
SC-AK77  
Super woofer on/off button (S.WOOFER) ............... 27  
\ Volume control (VOL) ................................................14  
] Recording start/stop button (a REC/STOP) ............ 24  
10  
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Front panel controls  
Remote control  
SC-AK77  
Buttons such as 2 functions in exactly the same way as the buttons  
on the main unit.  
41  
42  
2
34  
No.  
Name  
Ref. page  
43  
2 Standby/on button (f) ...............................................13  
^ Auto off button (AUTO OFF) .................................... 12  
_ Numeric buttons (≥10, 1–9, 0) ............................ 15, 18  
{ Program button (PROGRAM) ................................... 19  
| Cancel button (CANCEL)...........................................19  
35  
36  
37  
44  
19  
46  
47  
49  
45  
18  
16  
(
SC-AK77  
Be  
17  
AUX 1/2 button (AUX 1/2) ..........................................35  
29  
27  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
8
AUX button (AUX) ......................................................35  
38  
48  
39  
) Tuner/band select button (TUNER) ......................... 14  
40  
32  
? EQ select button (EQ)................................................27  
SC-AK77  
=
only  
3D AI select button (3D AI) ...................................... 28  
8 DOLBY PRO LOGIC on/off button (p PL).............. 31  
SC-AK77  
}
Reverse side playback/pause/preset  
channel select button (;/J/3) ..................... 15, 17, 21  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Pause/preset channel select button (J/3)........ 15, 17  
V Test signal output button (TEST) ............................ 31  
0 Channel select button (CH SELECT) ....................... 30  
\ Volume buttons (– VOLUME +) ................................ 14  
1 Sleep button (SLEEP) ................................................34  
2 Muting button (MUTING) ...........................................35  
3 Disc button (DISC) .....................................................18  
4 Random button (RANDOM) ...................................... 18  
5 Repeat button (REPEAT) ...........................................18  
+ CD button (CD)...........................................................19  
~ Tape/deck select button (TAPE) .............................. 21  
6 Skip/search buttons (g/(, )/f)........ 17, 22  
7 Play/preset channel select button (-/4).... 15, 17, 21  
8 Stop/program clear button (L/CLEAR)........ 17, 19, 21  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
41  
42  
2
34  
43  
35  
36  
37  
44  
19  
46  
47  
49  
45  
18  
16  
9 Channel level select buttons  
17  
(– CH LEVEL +) ..........................................................31  
29  
8
38  
48  
39  
40  
32  
11  
RQT5769  
A
Turning the demo function off  
If the clock has not been set, a demonstration of the display is shown  
when the unit is switched to standby.  
This function is set to on at the time of purchase.  
A
Press and hold [-DISPLAY/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is  
displayed.  
The display changes each time the button is held down.  
NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO (on)  
DISPLAY/  
DEMO  
Auto-off function  
B
by remote control only  
B
When CD or tape is selected as the source  
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.  
Press [AUTO OFF].  
“AUTO OFF” is shown on the display.  
DISPLAY/  
DEMO  
Note  
This function does not work if the source is tuner, AUX 1/2 (SC-AK66  
and SC-AK62: AUX) or 6CH INPUT.  
To cancel  
Press [AUTO OFF] again to clear “AUTO OFF” from the display.  
For your reference  
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. When the unit  
is turned on again, “AUTO OFF” is displayed and the unit functions as  
described above.  
If you select tuner, AUX 1/2 (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: AUX) or 6CH  
INPUT as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It comes on again when  
you select CD or tape.  
B
AUTO OFF  
12  
RQT5769  
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..  
1
2
Switch on the power.  
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.  
Every time you press the button:  
4
CLOCK  
PLAY  
REC  
3
Previous display  
(within 7 seconds or so)  
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to show the  
Be  
present time.  
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time.  
The display will return to whatever was displayed before you  
set the time.  
1
To display the time when system is ON  
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.  
To display the time when system is OFF  
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].  
The time will be displayed for about 5 seconds and then the display  
will return to whatever was previously displayed.  
2
3
Note  
The clock may lose or gain some time over a period. Readjust if  
necessary.  
SC-AK77  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
4
13  
RQT5769  
Listening to radio broadcasts  
Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.  
The unit comes on automatically.  
Every time you press the button:  
FM ↔ AM  
1
2
Press [L TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.  
Every time you press the button:  
MANUAL ↔ PRESET.  
4
3
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the  
frequency of the required station.  
“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.  
“STEREO” (“ST” for SC-AK66 and SC-AK62) is displayed when  
a stereo FM broadcast is being received.  
Adjust the volume.  
1
MHz  
Auto tuning  
Press and hold [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] for a moment until the  
frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning,  
stopping when it finds a station.  
2
Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.  
To cancel auto tuning, press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] once  
•
•
again.  
R
If noise is excessive in FM  
A
3
Press [ g/( FM MODE/BP] to display “MONO”.  
This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but  
broadcasts will be heard in monaural.  
SC-AK77  
Press [ g/( FM MODE/BP] again to cancel the mode.  
“MONO” goes out. MONO is also canceled if the frequency is  
changed.  
Turn off “MONO” for normal listening. Stereo and monaural  
broadcasts are automatically played as they are received.  
MHz  
TUNED  
STEREO  
FM allocation setting  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
By adjusting the allocation, you can enable this tuner to receive FM  
broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps.  
Press and hold [TUNER, BAND]. After a few seconds, the display will  
change to a flashing display of the current minimum FM frequency.  
If you continue to hold the button down, the minimum frequency will  
change. Release the button at this time.  
MHz  
TUNED  
ST  
To return to the original frequency indication, repeat above.  
4
Note  
After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously  
•
preset in the memory will be cleared.  
Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while  
listening to an AM broadcast.  
•
A
MONO  
14  
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Presetting radio broadcasts  
There are two methods of presetting stations.  
Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are  
preset.  
A
Manual presetting  
:
You can select the stations to preset and  
the order they are preset in.  
Up to 12 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.  
Automatic presetting  
A
Do the following once each for FM and AM.  
Preparation:  
Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin (A page 14).  
Press and hold [MEMORY )/f ] .  
Release the button when frequency begins to change.  
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in  
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned  
in.  
Manual presetting  
SC-AK77  
MHz  
Preset the stations one at a time.  
MEMO  
Rad  
1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select the “FM” or “AM”.  
2 Press [MEMORY )/f ] then press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3)  
or (4)] to tune to the required station.  
3 Press [MEMORY )/f ] then press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3)  
or (4)] to tune to select a channel.  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
MHz  
MEMO  
4 Press [MEMORY )/f ].  
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset  
in that channel.  
B
Selecting channels  
B
2
1
by remote control  
Press [TUNER] to select “FM” or “AM”.  
The unit comes on automatically.  
Every time you press the button:  
FM ↔ AM  
3
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.  
• To select channel 10 or over  
Press [j] then the two digits.  
1
2
Adjust the volume.  
MHz  
On the main unit  
1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.  
2 Press [L TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.  
3 Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the preset channel.  
Preset channel  
3
15  
RQT5769  
Concerning compact discs  
With this system, you can only play compact discs  
having this mark.  
A However, do not use irregular shaped CDs.  
CDs of the sort can damage the unit.  
A
B
XXXX XXXX XXXXX  
XXXX XXXX XXXXX  
XXXX XX  
x
XXXX XXXX XXXXX  
XXXX XXXX  
~
Handling precautions  
B
D
If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,  
moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-free  
cloth before using the disc.  
•
How to hold CDs  
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing  
instrument.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-  
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with  
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.)  
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers other than those  
specified for use with this system.  
•
•
•
•
•
Do not touch the recorded  
surface.  
Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.  
Storage precautions  
How to clean CDs  
C
Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,  
scratches, and warping.  
Do not place or store discs in the following places  
Locations exposed to direct sunlight  
Humid or dusty locations  
Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance  
In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile  
•
•
•
•
Wipe from inside outward.  
To prevent damage  
C
Always observe the following points.  
D
E
E Load only 1 CD on the tray.  
F Load CDs as shown in the figure.  
The adapter is not needed with 8cm CDs (singles).  
•
•
Set the system on a flat, level surface.  
Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.  
•
Do not move the system while tray is opening/closing, or when  
loaded.  
•
Always unload all CDs before moving the system.  
Do not put anything except CD in tray.  
Do not use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or  
cracked.  
•
•
Do not disconnect the power cord from the household AC outlet  
during disc changing operation.  
•
F
XXX XXXX  
XXXX  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
XX  
8 cm CD  
XX  
X X X X  
X X X X X X X  
X
XX  
XX  
X
XX  
X
X
XX  
X
X X X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X
XX  
X
X
X
XX  
XX  
X
XX  
X
X
XX  
X
X
X X  
X X X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X  
X X X X X X X  
XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX  
XXXX XX XXXXX  
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X X X  
XXXX XX XXXXX  
XXXX XXXX XXXXX  
XXXX XX XXXXX  
12 cm CD  
XXXX XXXX XXXXX  
X X X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X X X X X  
16  
RQT5769  
Listening to compact discs  
This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have  
been finalized❈ upon completion of recording.  
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition  
of the recording.  
3
4
❈ Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play  
audio CD-R and CD-RW.  
Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] button.  
The unit will come on automatically and the tray opens.  
Set CD in the tray.  
To continue loading CDs in the other trays  
Press another [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the required tray and  
press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.  
The current tray closes and the selected tray automatically  
opens.  
1
Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.  
SC-AK77  
Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to play your desired disc.  
(If the desired CD is indicated on the display panel, the same  
operation can be accomplished by pressing [-].)  
Play will start from the first track on the disc and will continue  
until the last track of the final disc is played (see below).  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Adjust the volume.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
1
A To stop the disc play  
Press [L].  
2
3
Label must face upward.  
B When “  
” appears on the display  
It indicates there are 16 (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: 13) or more  
tracks on the disc in the playing position.  
Disc indicators  
Comp  
The disc indicators light whenever the tray is in the playing position  
whether it is loaded or not.  
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
CD 4  
CD 5  
DISC  
What is meant by “final disc”?  
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”.  
Order of progression:  
Track number  
Disc 4©5©1©2©3  
DISC  
One touch play  
If the unit is in standby mode and a CD is loaded, press [CD] or  
[(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)].  
The unit will come on automatically and play will start.  
Elapsed playing time (Of current track number)  
To pause  
(For SC-AK77)  
Press [;/J] during playback.  
To resume playback, press [;/J].  
4
(For SC-AK66 and SC-AK62)  
Press [ J ] during playback.  
To resume playback, press [ J ].  
Number of tracks  
To search forward/  
backward (Search)  
Hold down [g/(] (backward)  
or [)/f] (forward) during  
playback or pause mode.  
A
B
DISC  
To skip forward/  
backward  
Press [g/(] (backward) or  
[)/f] (forward) during  
playback or pause mode.  
Total playing time  
Disc number  
Notes  
SC-AK77  
1
5
9
2
6
3
7
4
8
During random play (A page 18), you cannot skip to tracks which  
have already been played.  
During program play (A page 19) or random play, you can search  
forward or backward only within the current track.  
During program play, skipping is always in the programmed order,  
whether forward or backward.  
•
•
•
•
10 11 12  
13 14 15  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You  
cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.  
17  
RQT5769  
Listening to compact discs  
Direct access play  
1
3
by remote control only  
Press [DISC].  
2
(within 10 seconds or so)  
Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.  
Press the numeric button to select the desired track  
number.  
The CD will be played from the selected track to the last track  
of the final disc (A page 17).  
To select a two-digit track  
Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want within 10 seconds or  
so.  
For example  
Track no. 20: [≥10] © [2] © [0]  
1
2
Track no. 35: [≥10] © [3] © [5]  
DISC  
Repeat play  
by remote control only  
A Press [REPEAT] before or during play.  
All tracks on the loaded CDs are repeated.  
DISC  
To cancel repeat play  
Press [REPEAT] once again.  
To repeat your favorite tracks  
3
1. Program the tracks you want (perform steps 1 ~ 6 on page 19).  
2. Press [REPEAT] and make sure “ ” is displayed.  
3. Press [-/4]. Playback will start.  
C
To repeat just one track  
Set the 1-TRACK mode (A page 20), press [REPEAT] before or  
during playback, and make sure “ ” is displayed.  
DISC  
Random play  
by remote control only  
B Press [RANDOM].  
Every time you press the button:  
A
B
1-DISC  
ALL-DISC  
Previous display  
To random play just one disc  
Select the CD you want to random play with [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] and  
press [RANDOM] to select “1-DISC”.  
RANDOM  
To random play all the loaded CDs  
Press [RANDOM] to select “ALL-DISC”.  
All tracks on the CD(s) will be played in random order. Playback will  
stop automatically when all tracks have been played.  
To cancel random play  
Press [RANDOM] to clear “RANDOM” display.  
Note  
You can use random play with your program. Only the programmed  
tracks will be played, but in random order.  
18  
RQT5769  
Listening to compact discs  
Program play  
3
5
1
by remote control only  
by remote control only  
4
2
You can program up to 24 tracks.  
Press [CD].  
Ensure CD is stopped.  
Press [PROGRAM].  
Press [DISC].  
7
(within 10 seconds or so)  
Press [1] – [5] to select the disc you want.  
1
2
3
4
Press the numeric button to select the desired track.  
DISC  
Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have pro-  
grammed all the tracks you want.  
Press [-/4].  
Play will start in the programmed sequence.  
PRGM  
To cancel program play mode  
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.  
Programmed contents will be saved in memory.  
Pressing [L/ CLEAR] will cancel program play, but it will also erase  
the entire program.  
DISC  
To select a two-digit track  
Press [≥10] and then the two numbers you want.  
A When “CD FULL” appears  
The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24. No further  
tracks can be programmed.  
Specified disc number  
Comp  
B You can do the following during program mode  
DISC  
Check program contents.  
•
Press [g/(] or [)/f].  
Every time you press one of the buttons, the track and program  
No. are shown on the display.  
Add to the program.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5.  
Cancel entries.  
5
•
•
Specified track number  
Program order  
From the last  
programmed track  
Press [CANCEL].  
A specified track  
only  
Select the track with [g/(] or  
[)/f], and press [CANCEL] within  
3 seconds.  
DISC  
All tracks  
Press [L/CLEAR].  
Memory retention  
Your program is retained in memory for about 2 weeks while the  
system is unplugged.  
7
A
B
DISC  
To replay your program  
If you turned OFF your program with [PROGRAM], you can play it  
again as explained below.  
1. Press [PROGRAM].  
2. Press [-/4].  
DISC  
If you program a track not on your CDs  
The track is initially programmed, but during program play, the player  
will skip that track and will continue playing from the next programmed  
item.  
Indicates  
program mode  
DISC  
19  
RQT5769  
Listening to compact discs  
1
To listen to special CDs and tracks  
(CD Manager function)  
3
4
This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks  
from amongst those loaded in the player.  
2
You can use this function to make recordings as well.  
There are 3 CD/track selection modes.  
5
For playing back 1 track only from all loaded CDs  
•
1-Track mode (1-TRACK)  
For playing back 1 CD only from all loaded CDs  
1-Disc mode (1-DISC)  
•
For playing back 1 track on all loaded CDs  
1-Track All-Disc mode (1-ALL)  
•
Press [CD].  
Ensure CD is stopped.  
Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode.  
1
2
DISC  
Every time you press the button:  
1-TRACK  
1-DISC  
1-ALL  
NORMAL  
(OFF)  
(OFF)  
1-TRACK: Only one particular track is played.  
1-DISC:  
1-ALL:  
The tracks on only one particular disc are played.  
The same track numbers on each of the CDs are  
played in succession.  
(NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 3  
seconds.)  
Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.  
Note  
C
This step is not required if 1-ALL was selected in step 2.  
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
CD 4  
CD 5  
3
4
Press [g/(] or [)/f] to select the desired  
track.  
Note  
Specified disc number  
This step is not required if 1-DISC was selected in step 2.  
Press [-].  
The selected track will start.  
DISC  
To stop play  
Press [L].  
When playback ends  
“NORMAL” will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the  
CD MANAGER function will turn OFF automatically.  
Specified track number  
During play in the 1-ALL mode:  
It is not possible to skip back to a CD whose track has already been  
DISC  
•
played.  
If a CD does not have the designated track number, it is skipped  
and play continues.  
•
SC-AK77  
5
Notes  
You can use the CD Manager function together with repeat play.  
CD Manager function will be canceled when you press the  
•
•
DISC  
[RANDOM] button.  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
7
CD MANAGER  
DISC  
20  
RQT5769  
Listening to tapes  
1
You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback.  
-AK44  
SC-AK77  
The unit can play normal, high and metal position tapes.  
It identifies the type automatically.  
3
5
2
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Use normal position tapes.  
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will  
not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.  
2
only  
4
SC-AK77  
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].  
The unit will come on automatically.  
If the unit was off and a cassette was loaded, play will start  
automatically (One touch play function).  
4
Press [c DECK 1 OPEN] or [c DECK 2 OPEN] and  
insert the tape.  
Insert the tape with the exposed tape facing down.  
Close the holder by hand.  
1
SC-AK77 only  
Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.  
Every time you press the button:  
2
: One side is played.  
Front side  
: Both sides are played.  
: Both sides are played 8 times each.  
To listen to 2 tapes consecutively  
Load a tape into each deck and select “  
be played 8 times each.  
”. Both tapes will  
SC-AK77  
SC-AK77  
only  
3
4
SC-AK77  
Press [// J] or [-] to start playback.  
[-]  
: The forward side (front side) will play.  
[// J] : The reverse side will play.  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
Press [-] to start playback.  
One side is played, then playback stops automatically.  
To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and  
press [-].  
Casse  
Adjust the volume.  
Tape direction  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
To stop tape playback  
Press [L].  
A To change the deck to be used  
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] to select the deck you want to use when  
you load cassettes into both decks.  
Notes  
5
Playback is momentarily interrupted while playing back tapes, if you  
open the other deck.  
Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught  
in the mechanism.  
•
•
Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be  
taken up before the tape is played.  
•
SC-AK77  
•
Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used  
incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit’s auto-reverse mecha-  
nism.  
Deck in use  
A
•
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
2
Failure to operate these tapes correctly may cause the tape to wind  
around the revolving parts. Always read the instructions provided  
with your tapes.  
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Listening to tapes  
A
To fast-forward or rewind the tape  
A
Press [g/(] or [)/f] in the stop mode.  
SC-AK77  
Tape direction  
To rewind  
To fast-forward  
“ 3”  
[g/(]  
[)/f]  
“4”  
[)/f]  
[g/(]  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
To rewind  
To fast-forward  
[)/f]  
[g/(]  
To find the beginning of a program  
(TPS: Tape Program Sensor)  
A
TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there. Each  
press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum of 9.  
Press [g/(] or [)/f] during play.  
Note  
C
TPS may not operate correctly in the following situations:  
If the interval between tracks is less than 4 seconds.  
If there is noise between tracks.  
B
•
To protect tapes against further recording  
If there are silent parts within tracks.  
Side A  
Before recording (Deck 2 only)  
Tab for side “A”  
Tab for side “B”  
Types of tapes which can be recorded correctly  
SC-AK77  
To re-record  
Use normal and high position tapes.  
Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to  
record or erase them correctly.  
SC-AK77  
only  
Normal position tape  
Hi-position tape  
The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Use normal position tapes.  
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will  
not be able to record or erase them correctly.  
Detection hole  
Erasure prevention  
B
R
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.  
To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not to  
cover the high position discrimination hole.  
C
1
How volume, sound quality/field and surround  
affect recording  
The tape you are recording is not affected whatsoever by changes in  
volume, sound quality/field and surround system.  
In recording, sound quality/field and surround system are set auto-  
matically to “FLAT”.  
3
2
4
To erase a recorded sound  
C
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].  
2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.  
3.  
only  
SC-AK77  
Press [REV MODE] to select reverse mode.  
4. Press [a REC/STOP].  
Notes  
You cannot record when [6CH INPUT] is selected.  
You cannot open deck 1 while recording.  
You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with  
the other.  
•
•
•
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Tape-to-tape recording  
1
3
The recording level will be recorded as it is on the tape being played  
back.  
Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2].  
Press [c OPEN] on both decks and insert the tapes.  
For playback: Into deck 1  
For recording: Into deck 2  
4
2
Close the holders by hand.  
SC-AK77 only  
Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.  
Every time you press the button:  
:One side records only.  
:Both sides record (front ¡ reverse).  
automatically changes to “ ” when [TAPE EDIT] is  
,
“
”
pressed.  
1
2
Press [TAPE EDIT] to start recording.  
To stop recording  
Press [L].  
Both decks will stop.  
To record from a specific point on a tape  
Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want  
to start recording.  
SC-AK77  
To start recording on the reverse side  
Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows:  
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2.  
2. Press [/] and immediately thereafter [L]. The tape direction will  
be shown as “4”.  
3
4
only  
SC-AK77  
2
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
To record on the other side of the tape  
Turn the tape over and press [TAPE EDIT].  
SC-AK77  
Re  
REC  
12  
Tape direction of the tape you are  
recording onto  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
FLAT  
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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.  
SC-AK77 only  
2
4
1
Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.  
Every time you press the button:  
: One side, only, records.  
: Both sides record (front side ¡ reverse side).  
automatically changes to “ ” when [aREC/STOP]  
,
“
”
is pressed.  
Select a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3  
on page 14.  
1
Press [a REC/STOP] to start recording.  
To stop recording  
SC-AK77  
Press [a REC/STOP] again.  
Recording can also be stopped by pressing [L].  
2
4
only  
2
To record from a specific point on a tape  
Before recording, advance the tape to the point from where you want  
to start recording.  
SC-AK77  
To cut an unnecessary part while recording  
1. Press [a REC/STOP] during the unnecessary part. The cassette  
deck will go into the stop mode.  
MHz  
2. Press [a REC/STOP] to resume recording again. Recording will  
continue in the same direction as before.  
REC  
2
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
SC-AK77  
To start recording on the reverse side  
Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows:  
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2.  
2. Press [// J] and immediately thereafter [L]. The tape direction  
will be shown as “4”.  
FLAT  
MHz  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
To record on the other side of the tape  
Turn the tape over and press [a REC/STOP].  
A
R
Note  
When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted  
when you start and stop the recording.  
To reduce noise while AM recording (Beat proof  
function)  
A
Press [g/(, FM MODE/BP] while recording.  
Each time you press the button, “BP1” and “BP2” will be displayed  
alternately.  
Select the position where there is less noise.  
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Recording from compact discs  
3
2
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.  
Press [c DECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape.  
Close the holder by hand.  
5
only  
SC-AK77  
6
1
Press [REV MODE] to select the reverse mode.  
Every time you press the button:  
: One side only records.  
: Both sides (front ¡ reverse) record.  
automatically changes to “ ” when [aREC/STOP]  
is pressed.  
,
“
”
Press [CD].  
Insert CD in the tray.  
(Perform steps 1 ~ 2 on page 17).  
1
Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.  
Pressing [L] will stop playback.  
SC-AK77 only  
2
3
Press [a REC/STOP] to start recording.  
2
• The recording will proceed from the first track on the selected  
CD and will continue on through the last track of the final disc  
(page 17).  
The tape deck stops automatically when the CD is finished.  
•
To stop recording  
DISC  
To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping  
Press [L]. The CD will stop automatically too.  
To stop recording without a silent interval  
•
•
Press [a REC/STOP]. The CD will stop automatically too.  
To record programmed tracks  
1. After step 4, program the track you want (perform steps 2 ~ 6  
on page 19).  
2. Press [a REC/STOP] to start recording.  
5
6
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
CD 4  
CD 5  
SC-AK77  
To start recording on the reverse side  
Load a tape and change the tape direction as follows:  
1. Press [TAPE, DECK 1/2] and select tape deck 2.  
2. Press [// J] and immediately thereafter [L]. The tape direction  
will be shown as “4”.  
Re  
DISC  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
To record on the other side of the tape  
Turn the tape over and press [a REC/STOP].  
DISC  
SC-AK77  
DISC  
REC  
2
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
FLAT  
DISC  
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Recording from compact discs  
1
To record special CDs and tracks  
(CD Manager function)  
3
2
This function makes it easier for you to select special CDs and tracks  
from amongst those loaded in the player.  
Preparation  
5
4
Press [cDECK 2 OPEN] and insert the tape. Wind up the leader tape  
so recording can begin immediately.  
Press [CD].  
Press [CD MANAGER] to select the desired mode.  
Every time you press the button:  
1-TRACK  
1-DISC  
1-ALL  
NORMAL  
(OFF)  
1
2
DISC  
1-TRACK: Only one particular track is recorded.  
1-DISC:  
1-ALL:  
The tracks on only one particular disc are recorded.  
The same track numbers on each of the CDs are  
recorded in succession.  
(NORMAL: The original display is restored in about 3 seconds.)  
Press [(CD 1) ~ (CD 5)] to select the disc you want.  
Note  
This step is not required if 1-ALL was selected in step 2.  
Press [g/(] or [)/f] to select the desired  
track.  
Note  
This step is not required if 1-DISC was selected in step 2.  
CD 1  
CD 2  
CD 3  
CD 4  
CD 5  
3
4
Press [a REC/STOP] to start recording.  
DISC  
To stop recording  
To add a 4 second silent interval before stopping  
Press [L]. The CD will stop automatically too.  
To stop recording without a silent interval  
•
•
Press [a REC/STOP]. The CD will stop automatically too.  
SC-AK77  
DISC  
A While recording, if a track is cut off in the middle at the end of the  
front side, it is re-recorded from the beginning, on the reverse side.  
At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the current  
track will be interrupted.  
•
•
R
SC-AK77  
5
DISC  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
If the tape finishes before the CD  
The CD continues playing. Press [L] to stop it. (CD Manager function  
will also be canceled.)  
REC  
2
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
FLAT  
DISC  
1
2
3
4
5
A
Front side  
9
8
7
6
5
Reverse side  
The interrupted track is re-recorded in its entirety on the  
reverse side.  
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Using the built-in sound quality/  
sound field settings  
A
A
Dial [SOUND EQ] to select the sound quality or sound field.  
When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the following  
sequence.  
1 HEAVY (sound quality)  
Select this when playing rock or other kinds of music that sound  
better with an added punch.  
2 CLEAR (sound quality)  
Select this for jazz or other kinds of music for which clarity in the  
treble range is desired.  
3 SOFT (sound quality)  
Select this when listening to background music.  
4 DISCO (sound field)  
Select this to produce sound with the same kind of lengthy  
reverberations heard at a disco.  
5 LIVE (sound field)  
Select this to make vocals more alive.  
6 HALL (sound field)  
Select this to add an expansiveness to the sound to produce the  
atmosphere of a great concert hall.  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
SC-AK77  
only  
MANUAL (see page 28)  
SC-AK77  
7
8
SC-AK77  
only  
AI-EQ (see page 28)  
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5 seconds.  
To release the equalizer  
Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “FLAT”.  
SC-AK77  
SC-AK66 SC-AK62  
When using the remote control to perform the operations  
described above  
Press [EQ].  
Each time this button is pressed, the setting is changed in the sequence  
described above.  
Note  
All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alternative  
sound quality/sound field setting has been selected.  
B
Enhancing the sound quality  
B
This feature enhances the bass and treble effect of the sound.  
SUPER SOUND EQ  
Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].  
Press the button again to cancel.  
The button light goes out.  
SC-AK77 only  
S. WOOFER  
B
Boosting the super woofer  
SC-AK77  
only  
Press [S.WOOFER].  
When listening to the sound through the speakers  
•
MID (medium)  
MAX (high)  
(off)  
When listening to the sound through the headphones  
•
S
S.WOOFER (on) ↔ (off)  
Note  
You cannot record super woofer effect, but you can use it for playback  
sound.  
27  
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Varying the sound quality with the  
manual equalizer  
1
SC-AK77  
only  
Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “MANUAL”.  
When it is turned clockwise, the settings are selected in the  
following sequence.  
1
2
1 HEAVY  
2 CLEAR  
3 SOFT  
4 DISCO  
5 LIVE  
2
6 HALL  
7 MANUAL  
8 AI-EQ  
9 FLAT  
Adjust the sound quality.  
1
← → direction: For selecting the range of the sound to  
be adjusted  
Characteristics of each sound range  
Under 100 Hz:  
Around 330 Hz:  
Around 1 kHz:  
Super woofer range  
Bass to midrange  
Midrange  
1
Around 3.3 kHz: Midrange to treble  
Above 10 kHz:  
↑ direction:  
Treble  
2
↓
For adjusting the level (7 steps)  
When the level is in the center, the dot flashes rapidly.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the desired sound quality.  
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5  
seconds.  
100Hz  
10kHz  
1kHz  
2
To release the equalizer  
Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “FLAT”.  
1
Notes  
The sound quality setting is stored automatically. It is recalled when  
“MANUAL” is next selected.  
•
100Hz  
10kHz  
1kHz  
All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alternative  
sound quality setting has been selected.  
•
2
Varying the sound quality with the  
acoustic image (Al) equalizer  
100Hz  
10kHz  
1kHz  
SC-AK77 only  
The Al equalizer uses the SOFT, SHARP, HEAVY and LIGHT sound  
quality coordinates to achieve subtle sound quality settings with ease.  
SUPER 3D AI  
1
Press [SUPER 3D AI] on the main unit to adjust the  
surround level.  
HEAVY  
LIGHT  
S
OR  
H
FT  
A
R
O
P
S
Press [3D AI] on the remote control to adjust the  
surround level.  
Every time you press the button:  
3D AI 1  
3D AI 2  
2
AI-EQ  
1
Adjust the sound quality.  
1
2
← → direction: SOFT–SHARP setting  
HEAVY  
LIGHT  
S
H
A
R
FT  
O
P
S
↓
↑ direction: LIGHT–HEAVY setting  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the desired sound quality.  
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 5  
seconds.  
S
2
To release the equalizer  
Dial [SOUND EQ] to display “FLAT”.  
Notes  
HEAVY  
LIGHT  
S
H
A
R
The sound quality setting is stored automatically. It is recalled when  
“Al-EQ” is next selected.  
FT  
O
•
P
S
All recordings are performed at the flat setting even if an alternative  
sound quality setting has been selected.  
•
“3D AI 1” and “3D AI 2” cannot be selected while a surround system  
is on.  
•
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Surround systems  
• Select the surround mode appropriate to the source you are using. Read the following explanations to aid your selection.  
• You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, either  
turn the surround system or effect off or reduce the level of the effect.  
Recognizing the sound sources  
and software that can be used  
Surround system  
Features  
• You will need a DVD player that has a  
built in decoder to enjoy DVDs with this  
unit.  
Software encoded with Dolby Digital can  
be identified with this mark.  
• DVD  
• Dolby Digital and DTS are discrete 6 (5.1)  
channel surround systems developed for  
cinema use.  
Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded  
with 6 channels. Some sources marked Dol-  
by Digital may be recorded in Dolby Sur-  
round, a 2 channel system.  
• Connect a subwoofer (not included) to the  
SUBWOOFER OUT terminal on the rear  
panel of this system to increase the effect.  
Software encoded with DTS can be identi-  
fied with this mark.  
• DVD  
• Laser discs  
• CDs  
6CH DISCRETE INPUT  
(Dolby Digital / DTS)  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,  
Inc.  
Note  
All the features are only effective if  
speakers are used. No discernible effect  
will be heard through headphones.  
Software with the following mark is re-  
corded in Dolby Pro Logic:  
• Laser Disc  
• This system was developed to get a better  
sense of presence from sources encoded  
with Dolby Surround.  
• DVD  
• Video tape (VCR)  
• CD  
• The feeling of position has been improved by  
the addition of a separate center speaker  
channel.  
• This unit has built-in Dolby Pro Logic circuit  
so you can enjoy Dolby Surround by connect-  
ing the speakers.  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
This mode cannot be used with the  
radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode,  
or if headphones are connected.  
• This mode adds surround effects to normal  
music sources.  
Any general sound source can be used.  
• CD  
• TAPE  
• AUX  
SURROUND  
S
This mode cannot be used with the  
radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode, or  
if headphones are connected.  
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6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode  
Press [6CH INPUT].  
1
Playback the source (DVD).  
To adjust the volume of each speaker  
Sit in the normal listening position and make the adjustments with the  
remote control.  
1 Output the test signal from the DVD player (not included).  
Set the channel level to 0 dB on the DVD player, and adjust the  
channel level on this system.  
2 Press [VOLUME (– or +)].  
Set the volume to the normal listening level.  
The following steps are for setting the output level of the front speakers  
and the other speakers to approximately the same level.  
1
3 Press [CH SELECT].  
Select the speaker channel to be adjusted.  
Lch: Front speaker (Left)  
Cch: Center speaker  
Rch: Front speaker (Right)  
RSch: Surround speaker (Right)  
LSch: Surround speaker (Left)  
SWch: Subwoofer  
4 Press [CH LEVEL (– or +)].  
Adjust the output level  
+ : Increases the output level  
– : Decreases the output level  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the level accordingly.  
Notes  
You cannot record sound when [6CH INPUT] is selected.  
To record from DVDs, reconnect the DVD player (MIXED OUT) to  
“AUX 1 or AUX 2” (SC-AK66 and SC-AK62: “AUX”) terminal on this  
unit.  
SC-AK77  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
SC-AK77  
S
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
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Enjoying sound with DOLBY PRO  
LOGIC (DOLBY PRO LOGIC)  
To playback a Dolby Surround source with  
Dolby Pro Logic  
1
Press [p PL].  
The button lights.  
Playback a Dolby Surround source.  
1
To turn off DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
Press [p PL].  
The button light goes out.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, the double-D symbol and “Pro Logic” are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
To adjust the volume of each speaker  
Preparation: Press [p PL] to turn the light on.  
Sit in the normal listening position and make the adjustments with the  
remote control.  
1 Press [TEST].  
A test signal is output.  
The speaker outputting the test signal is displayed while the test is  
running.  
Lch: Front speaker (Left)  
Cch: Center speaker  
SC-AK77  
Rch: Front speaker (Right)  
Sch: Surround speakers  
2 Press [VOLUME (– or +)].  
Set the volume to the normal listening level.  
The following steps are for setting the output level of the front speakers  
and the other speakers to the same listening level.  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
3 Press [CH SELECT].  
Select the speaker channel to be adjusted.  
4 Press [CH LEVEL (– or +)].  
Adjust the output level  
+ : Increases the output level  
– : Decreases the output level  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the level accordingly.  
To stop the test signal  
SC-AK77  
Press [TEST] again.  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
SC-AK77  
S
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
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Enjoying sound with stereophonics  
(SURROUND)  
This mode adds the 4ch surround effect to the normal stereo sources.  
1
Press [SURROUND] to select “SRND MID” or “SRND  
MAX.”  
Each time the button is pressed:  
SRND MID SRND MAX STEREO SOUND (off)  
Playback the source.  
To turn off the SURROUND mode  
Press [SURROUND] to select “STEREO SOUND”.  
To adjust the volume of surround speakers  
You can change the output level of surround speakers manually.  
While enjoying the desired source:  
1 Press [CH SELECT].  
The output level of surround speakers is displayed.  
2 Press [CH LEVEL (– or +)].  
1
Adjust the output level. The level can be adjusted between +6  
and –10.  
+ : Increase the output level  
– : Decrease the output level  
SC-AK77  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
SC-AK77  
S
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
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Using the timer  
1 2 3  
Using the play/record timer  
The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to  
wake you up, or it can be set to record the radio or from the aux  
source.  
5
4
The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer.  
Preparations  
Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 13).  
For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to;  
tape, CD, radio, aux, or 6-channel input, and set the volume.  
•
•
2 3  
For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs  
•
(A page 22: B), insert the tape in deck 2, select the reverse mode  
(for SC-AK77) (A page 24) and tune to the radio station (A page  
14) or select the aux source (A page 35).  
FOR PLAY TIMER  
FOR RECORD TIMER  
1
You cannot record when [6CH INPUT] is selected.  
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function.  
Every time you press the button:  
2
CLOCK  
PLAY  
REC  
SC-AK77  
Previous display  
rPLAY : to set the play timer  
rREC : to set the record timer  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Setting the start and finish times  
1 (Within 8 seconds or so)  
FOR PLAY TIMER  
FOR RECORD TIMER  
Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the  
starting time.  
2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER].  
1 Press [TUNE/TIME ADJ (3) or (4)] to select the  
finishing time.  
2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER].  
The start and finish times are now set.  
Turning the timer on  
3
Press [rPLAY/rREC] to display the timer indicator.  
SC-AK77  
Every time you press the button:  
PLAY  
(OFF)  
REC  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
rPLAY : to turn the play timer on  
rREC : to turn the record timer on  
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or the  
clock haven’t been set.)  
FOR PLAY TIMER  
FOR RECORD TIMER  
Press [f/I, POWER] to turn the unit off.  
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.  
For play timer  
•
The timer play will start at the preset time with volume  
increasing gradually up to the volume level you preset.  
For record timer  
The record timer comes on about 30 seconds earlier than  
•
the set time.  
FOR PLAY TIMER  
FOR RECORD TIMER  
T
4
5
To cancel the timer  
Press [rPLAY/rREC] to clear the timer indicators from the display.  
(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)  
PLAY  
REC  
To change the settings (when unit is on)  
To change the play/record times  
Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.  
•
To change the source or volume  
1. Press [rPLAY/rREC] to clear the timer indicator from the  
display.  
•
2. Make changes to the source or volume.  
3. Do steps 4 to 5.  
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RQT5769  
Using the timer  
Using the play/record timer  
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.  
PLAY/  
REC  
The figure shows how to set the system to standby mode after 30  
minutes.  
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  
(
O
F
F
)
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  
2 Play finish time  
3 Play source  
1 Recording start time  
2 Recording finish time  
3 Recording source  
4 Playback volume  
You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by pressing  
[CLOCK/TIMER] twice.  
While enjoying the desired source:  
Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.  
To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed  
The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored in the  
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.  
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.  
1. After step 4, start playing the desired source.  
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  
inserted, then press [f/7, POWER] to put the unit on standby.  
To cancel the sleep timer:  
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.  
To confirm the remaining time:  
(only while system is ON)  
Press [SLEEP].  
Notes  
T
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.)  
•
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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Using an external unit  
SC-AK77  
A
B
Listening to an external source  
AUX 1/2  
(See page 8 for external unit connection)  
SC-AK66  
1.  
SC-AK77  
Press [AUX 1/2] or [6CH INPUT].  
SC-AK62  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
AUX  
Press [AUX] or [6CH INPUT].  
The system will come on automatically.  
2. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the  
owner’s manual of the equipment.)  
Recording from an external source  
1.  
SC-AK77  
Press [AUX 1/2].  
SC-AK66  
SC-AK62  
Press [AUX].  
2. Press [a REC/STOP] (recording starts).  
3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the  
owner’s manual of the equipment.)  
You cannot record when [6CH INPUT] is selected.  
Headphones  
(not included)  
Listening with headphones  
B
Reduce the volume level, and connect the headphones.  
Plug type: 3.5mm (1/8˝) stereo  
Note  
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.  
Convenient functions  
C
Switching displays  
C
Press [-DISPLAY/–DEMO] to select the desired spectrum  
analyzer.  
Every time you press the button:  
DISPLAY/  
DEMO  
Normal  
Peak hold  
Aurora  
Off (Dimmer)  
When the spectrum analyzer is off, the display is dimmed and indicators,  
except for the AC supply indicator, are turned off for better television  
viewing.  
To mute the volume  
D
by remote control only  
D
This feature is convenient when you have a telephone call, etc.  
Press [MUTING].  
T
Press the button again to cancel.  
“MUTING” goes out.  
Muting can also be canceled by lowering the volume all the  
way (--dB).  
When the system is turned off, the muting operation will be automatically  
canceled.  
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Servicenter List (U.S.A.)  
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Warranty (U.S.A.)  
ONLY FOR U.S.A.  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation  
of America  
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric  
Corporation of Puerto Rico, Inc.  
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial  
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
One Panasonic Way,  
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic/Technics Audio Products  
Limited Warranty  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Compa-  
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and work-  
manship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear  
to the stylus (when applicable) or a dealer installed cartridge or stylus. The  
warranty does not cover damages which occur in shipment or failures  
which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures  
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty in-  
stallation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of consumer  
controls, improper operation or maintenance, improper antenna, inade-  
quate signal reception or pick-up, alteration, modification, power line surge,  
improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use, such as; ho-  
tel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or ser-  
vice by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or a PASC autho-  
rized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.  
ny (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will repair this product with  
new or refurbished parts in the event of a defect in materials or workman-  
ship, free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico as follows (all time  
periods start from the date of original purchase):  
COMPACT DISC PLAYERS, DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC PLAYERS, RA-  
DIOS, RADIO CASSETTE PLAYERS/RECORDERS (with and without CD  
Players), CASSETTE RECORDERS, MICROCASSETTE RECORDERS/  
TRANSCRIBERS, IC RECORDERS, RECEIVERS, TUNERS, AMPLIFI-  
ERS, SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIERS, TURNTABLES, CASSETTE DECKS,  
AUDIO PROCESSORS, EQUALIZERS, AUDIO MIXERS, REMOTE CON-  
TROLS, HOME THEATER SYSTEMS (receiver/amplifiers, speakers),  
RACK SYSTEMS (receivers, tuners, amplifiers, cassette decks, CD play-  
ers, equalizers, rack system speakers, EXCLUDING; audio racks)—labor  
and parts for one (1) year.  
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.  
ALL AUDIO RACKS (cabinets)—parts only 30 days.  
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS  
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY,  
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS  
OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE  
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions  
or limitations may not apply to you.  
TECHNICS STAND ALONE SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS—  
labor and parts for three (3) years.  
ACCESSORIES—HEADPHONES, CARTRIDGES, MICROPHONES,  
ADAPTERS—labor and parts for ninety (90) days.  
BATTERIES—(when applicable)—New rechargeable batteries in ex-  
change for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days. Non-  
rechargeable batteries are not warranted.  
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKS—(when applicable)—New re-  
chargeable battery packs in exchange for defective rechargeable battery  
packs for ninety (90) days. Non-rechargeable battery packs are not war-  
ranted.  
Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can be obtained during the  
warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC)  
Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call toll free,  
1-800-211-7262 to locate a PASC authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-  
in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by  
calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the  
Servicenter Directory.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have oth-  
er rights which vary from state to state.  
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty  
period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not  
handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Depart-  
ment at the company address indicated above.  
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase  
receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before  
warranty service is rendered.  
If you ship the product  
Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.  
Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.  
Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to make repairs.  
Customer’s Record  
Model  
No.  
Dealer’s  
Name  
Serial  
No.  
or  
Code  
No.  
Dealer’s  
Address  
Date  
of  
Purchase  
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Specifications  
SC-AK77  
• Surround speakers (SB-PS70A)  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Power output  
FM TUNER SECTION  
Frequency range  
Type  
1 way, 1 speaker  
Speaker  
THD 10%, both channels driven  
Front 80Hz (Low channel)  
87.9 – 107.9MHz (200kHz steps)  
Full range  
8cm (31/8˝) cone type  
8Ω  
87.5 – 108.0MHz (100kHz steps)  
Sensitivity 2.5µV (IHF)  
S/N 26dB  
Antenna terminal(s)  
Impedance  
Input power  
Output sound pressure level  
60W per channel (8Ω)  
60W (Music)  
Front 1 kHz (High channel)  
2.2µV  
75Ω (unbalanced)  
40W per channel (6Ω)  
84dB/W (1.0m)  
Center 1 kHz  
Surround 1kHz  
100 W (8Ω)  
Frequency range 120Hz–20kHz (–16dB)  
Dimensions (WxHxD) 170 x 106 x 118mm  
(611/16˝ x 43/16˝ x 421/32˝)  
AM TUNER SECTION  
Frequency range  
35W per channel (8Ω)  
Total power output  
in stereo mode  
Total power output  
520 – 1710 kHz (10kHz steps)  
Mass  
0.9kg (2.0 lb)  
200W  
370W  
Sensitivity  
S/N 20dB (at 1000kHz) 560µV/m  
• Center speaker (SB-PC70A)  
in Dolby Pro Logic mode  
FTC power output  
THD 10%, both channels driven  
Type  
2 way, 2 speaker  
CASSETTE DECK SECTION  
Speaker  
Woofer  
Track system  
Heads  
4 track, 2 channel  
10cm (4˝) cone type  
6cm (23/8˝) cone type  
8Ω  
Front 70Hz–120Hz (Low channel)  
58W per channel (8Ω)  
Tweeter  
Impedance  
Input power  
Record/playback Solid permalloy head  
Front 120Hz–16kHz (High channel)  
37W per channel (6Ω)  
Erasure  
Motor  
Recording system  
Erasing system  
Tape speed  
Double gap ferrite head  
DC servo motor  
AC bias 100kHz  
AC erase 100kHz  
4.8cm/s  
120W (Music)  
Output sound pressure level  
Center 70Hz–16kHz  
94W (8Ω)  
85dB/W (1.0m)  
4kHz  
75Hz–22kHz (–16dB)  
Surround 70Hz–16kHz  
Cross over frequency  
33W per channel (8Ω)  
Frequency range  
Total power output  
in stereo mode  
Frequency response  
(+3dB, –6dB at DECK OUT)  
NORMAL (TYPE I)  
(SC-AK77 only)  
Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 121 x 147mm  
190W  
350W  
250mV  
13kΩ  
(927/32˝ x 43/4˝ x 525/32˝)  
Total power output  
in Dolby Pro Logic mode  
35Hz – 14kHz  
35Hz – 14kHz  
50dB (A weighted)  
0.18% (WRMS)  
Mass  
1.6kg (3.5 lb)  
Input sensitivity  
HIGH (TYPE II)  
GENERAL  
AUX 1, AUX 2  
Input Impedance  
AUX 1, AUX 2  
S/N  
Power supply  
AC 120V, 60 Hz  
230W  
(For Canada only) 255 VA  
0.29W  
Wow and flutter  
Power consumption  
Fast forward and rewind time  
Approx. 120 seconds with  
SC-AK66  
Standby  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
C-60 cassette tape  
Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 332 x 319mm  
Power output  
(927/32˝ x 131/16˝ x 129/16˝)  
(SC-AK77) 8.5kg (18.7 lb)  
(SC-AK66) 8.3kg (18.3 lb)  
(SC-AK62) 8.3kg (18.3 lb)  
THD 10%, both channels driven  
CD SECTION  
Sampling frequency  
Decoding  
Mass  
Front 1 kHz  
Center 1 kHz  
Surround 1kHz  
70W per channel (6Ω)  
44.1kHz  
16 bit linear  
70W (8Ω)  
Beam source/wavelength  
35W per channel (8Ω)  
Semiconductor laser/780nm  
Total power output  
in stereo mode  
Total power output  
Number of channels  
Frequency response  
Stereo  
Notes:  
140W  
280W  
1. Specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
20Hz–20kHz (+1, –2dB)  
Below measurable limit  
8fs  
in Dolby Pro Logic mode  
FTC power output  
THD 10%, both channels driven  
Front 70Hz–16kHz  
Wow and flutter  
Digital filter  
D/A converter  
Mass and dimensions are approximate.  
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by  
the digital spectrum analyzer.  
MASH (1 bit DAC)  
3. (For SB-AK77 only)  
60W per channel (6Ω)  
70W (8Ω)  
SPEAKER SECTION  
HIGH stands for High Frequency.  
LOW stands for Low Frequency.  
Center 70Hz–16kHz  
Surround 70Hz–16kHz  
35W per channel (8Ω)  
• Front speakers  
SB-AK77  
Type  
3 way speaker system  
Speaker(s)  
Super Woofer  
Woofer  
Total power output  
in stereo mode  
17cm (63/4˝) cone type  
12cm (43/4˝) cone type  
6cm (23/8˝) cone type  
120W  
260W  
250mV  
13kΩ  
Total power output  
in Dolby Pro Logic mode  
Tweeter  
Impedance  
HIGH  
Input sensitivity  
6Ω  
8Ω  
AUX  
LOW  
Input Impedance  
AUX  
Product Service  
Input power  
HIGH  
60W (Music)  
140 W (Music)  
LOW  
Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or re-  
pair the unit yourself.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
SC-AK62  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
Power output  
Output sound pressure level  
87dB/W (1.0m)  
150 Hz, 5 kHz  
THD 10%, both channels driven  
Cross over frequency  
Frequency range  
Front 1 kHz  
Center 1 kHz  
Surround 1kHz  
60W per channel (6Ω)  
45Hz–22kHz (–16dB)  
55Hz–20kHz (–10dB)  
60W (8Ω)  
Product information  
Dimensions (WxHxD) 230 x 332 x 291mm  
30W per channel (8Ω)  
(91/16˝ x 131/16˝ x 1115/32˝)  
For product service, product information or  
assistance with product operation, refer to the  
servicenter directory.  
Total power output  
in stereo mode  
Total power output  
Mass  
4.3kg (9.5lb)  
120W  
240W  
• Front speakers  
SB-AK66  
in Dolby Pro Logic mode  
FTC power output  
THD 10%, both channels driven  
Front 70Hz–16kHz  
Type  
2 way speaker system  
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic  
Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262,  
or email consumerproducts@panasonic.  
com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.  
com).  
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc.  
Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505,  
web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an  
authorized Servicentre closest to you.  
Speaker(s)  
Woofer  
12cm (43/4˝) cone type  
6cm (23/8˝) cone type  
6Ω  
Tweeter  
Impedance  
Input power  
55W per channel (6Ω)  
55W (8Ω)  
Re  
Center 70Hz–16kHz  
Surround 70Hz–16kHz  
27.5W per channel (8Ω)  
100W (Music)  
Output sound pressure level  
85dB/W (1.0 m)  
5kHz  
Total power output  
in stereo mode  
Cross over frequency  
Frequency range  
110W  
220W  
250mV  
13kΩ  
45Hz–22kHz (–16dB)  
55Hz–20kHz (–10dB)  
Total power output  
in Dolby Pro Logic mode  
Dimensions (WxHxD) 211 x 332 x 250 mm  
Input sensitivity  
(85/16˝ x 131/16˝ x 927/32˝)  
AUX  
Mass  
2.8kg (6.2 lb)  
Input Impedance  
AUX  
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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  
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics  
Company, Division of Matsushita  
Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,  
New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Sales Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric of  
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,  
Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive  
Mississauga, Ontario  
L4W 2T3  
En  
www.panasonic.ca  
http://www.panasonic.com  
RQT5769-4P  
© 2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Printed in Singapore  
P1200TL4071  

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