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
Main unit
Speakers
SC-AK500
SA-AK500
SB-AK500
SC-AK490
SA-AK490
SB-AK500
SC-AK300
SA-AK300
SB-AK300
SC-AK200
SA-AK200
SB-AK200
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.
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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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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.
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Table of contents
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
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.
(RJA0065-1D)
FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.
