SAAK20 User Guide
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... EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. Before use Supplied accessories 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 The remote control 5 Disc information 5 Simple set-up STEP1 Locating 7 STEP2 Speakers and TV 8 STEP3 Antennas and AC power supply cord 9 Control guide and preparatory steps Front panel controls 10 Turning DEMO off 12 Setting the time 12 Auto power-off 12 Quick Setup 13 Disc operations Discs 14 Normal play 14 Using menus to play MP3 discs 15 Resume function 16 Skip 17 Search...
... EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. Before use Supplied accessories 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 The remote control 5 Disc information 5 Simple set-up STEP1 Locating 7 STEP2 Speakers and TV 8 STEP3 Antennas and AC power supply cord 9 Control guide and preparatory steps Front panel controls 10 Turning DEMO off 12 Setting the time 12 Auto power-off 12 Quick Setup 13 Disc operations Discs 14 Normal play 14 Using menus to play MP3 discs 15 Resume function 16 Skip 17 Search...
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... undesired operation. Radio operations The radio: manual tuning 28 The radio: preset tuning 29 Tape operations Cassette tapes 30 Sound quality/sound field operations Adjusting the bass 31 Changing sound field and quality 31 Enjoying surround sound 33 Recording operations Before recording 37 Recording discs 38 Recording the radio 39 Karaoke operations (For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia) Enjoying karaoke 39 Timer and others Using the timers 43 Convenient functions 46 Using headphones (not included 46 External unit connections 47 Using other equipment 48 Changing settings...
... undesired operation. Radio operations The radio: manual tuning 28 The radio: preset tuning 29 Tape operations Cassette tapes 30 Sound quality/sound field operations Adjusting the bass 31 Changing sound field and quality 31 Enjoying surround sound 33 Recording operations Before recording 37 Recording discs 38 Recording the radio 39 Karaoke operations (For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia) Enjoying karaoke 39 Timer and others Using the timers 43 Convenient functions 46 Using headphones (not included 46 External unit connections 47 Using other equipment 48 Changing settings...
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... be used with Audio CD Playing DVDs and Video CDs The producer of the material can control how these operating instructions. Do not; • set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc. • move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded. • put anything except discs in trays. • use cleaning discs or discs which type of disc is not needed with 8 cm discs (singles). • Set...
... be used with Audio CD Playing DVDs and Video CDs The producer of the material can control how these operating instructions. Do not; • set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc. • move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded. • put anything except discs in trays. • use cleaning discs or discs which type of disc is not needed with 8 cm discs (singles). • Set...
SAAK20 User Guide
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... oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. • When adjusting the sound quality. • When turning the unit on or off for about 1 meter higher than those described in the following points. • Place speakers on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that no left or right channel orientation is the center speaker (SB-PC93). The model numbers are surround speakers. Subwoofer (SB...
... oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. • When adjusting the sound quality. • When turning the unit on or off for about 1 meter higher than those described in the following points. • Place speakers on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that no left or right channel orientation is the center speaker (SB-PC93). The model numbers are surround speakers. Subwoofer (SB...
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..., except for time, remains intact for your area. 220 127 V↔110 V↔ 220 V-230 V↔240 V I ]). To household AC outlet Voltage setting For areas except U.S.A., Canada, Australia and N.Z. Fix the other equipment. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector to reset the radio stations and any other wires and cords. Note The included AC power supply cord is disconnected. Remember...
..., except for time, remains intact for your area. 220 127 V↔110 V↔ 220 V-230 V↔240 V I ]). To household AC outlet Voltage setting For areas except U.S.A., Canada, Australia and N.Z. Fix the other equipment. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector to reset the radio stations and any other wires and cords. Note The included AC power supply cord is disconnected. Remember...
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... indicator (SUPER SOUND EQ 32 - DISC 5) $ Disc tray open button (c OPEN 30 : Cassette holder ; CD MANAGER 21 3 4 5 6 AC IN DISPLAY DEMO CLOCK TIMER PLAY REC SELECTOR 7 8 REV MODE FM MODE BP REC STOP 9 PHONES DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CINEMA OPEN CLOSE TUNE MODE TUNER BAND TAPE DVD/CD MEMORY DOWN PL S.SRND SUPER 3D AI SOUND EQ SUPER SOUND EQ VOL SUBWOOFER UP OPEN MIC ! # % " $ & () ~ + , . / : [ ; < = TUNE MODE TUNER BAND TAPE DVD/CD MEMORY > ? @ Main unit 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is the model for...
... indicator (SUPER SOUND EQ 32 - DISC 5) $ Disc tray open button (c OPEN 30 : Cassette holder ; CD MANAGER 21 3 4 5 6 AC IN DISPLAY DEMO CLOCK TIMER PLAY REC SELECTOR 7 8 REV MODE FM MODE BP REC STOP 9 PHONES DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CINEMA OPEN CLOSE TUNE MODE TUNER BAND TAPE DVD/CD MEMORY DOWN PL S.SRND SUPER 3D AI SOUND EQ SUPER SOUND EQ VOL SUBWOOFER UP OPEN MIC ! # % " $ & () ~ + , . / : [ ; < = TUNE MODE TUNER BAND TAPE DVD/CD MEMORY > ? @ Main unit 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is the model for...
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... A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME SHIF T AUTO OFF SLEEP SELECTOR AUTO OFF 12 RQT6345 A Turning DEMO off . The time display can reduce the power consumed in one minute units by tapping the buttons, and quickly by turning it is displayed. The clock is shown for 4:25 p.m. 1 Press [POWER f/I] ([f/I]) to turn the unit on again when you press and hold [-DISPLAY/-DEMO...
... A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME SHIF T AUTO OFF SLEEP SELECTOR AUTO OFF 12 RQT6345 A Turning DEMO off . The time display can reduce the power consumed in one minute units by tapping the buttons, and quickly by turning it is displayed. The clock is shown for 4:25 p.m. 1 Press [POWER f/I] ([f/I]) to turn the unit on again when you press and hold [-DISPLAY/-DEMO...
SAAK20 User Guide
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... the settings. 1•5 TV POWER AUTO OFF MIX 2CH ACTION SLEEP DIMMER MUTING TV VIDEO DISC TOP MENU TV CH UP MENU CH SELECT TEST GUI DISP ENTER TV CH DOWN RETURN MARKER SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME 2•3 RETURN SELECTOR SHIF T ACTION MUTING SETUP SET...
... the settings. 1•5 TV POWER AUTO OFF MIX 2CH ACTION SLEEP DIMMER MUTING TV VIDEO DISC TOP MENU TV CH UP MENU CH SELECT TEST GUI DISP ENTER TV CH DOWN RETURN MARKER SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME 2•3 RETURN SELECTOR SHIF T ACTION MUTING SETUP SET...
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... AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME DISC, 1-5 Numbered buttons MENU ;, :, 8, 9, ENTER RETURN SUB TITLE TOP MENU g, f Example TITLE MENU Dogs Castles Lovers Birds TITLE MENU Dogs Castles Lovers Birds ENTER Birds 2 DVD/CD 3 DOWN A DISC 1 VOL -- If a menu screen appears on the television Remote control only Use the cursor buttons (;, :, 8, 9) to change the display. 3 Adjust the volume...
... AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME DISC, 1-5 Numbered buttons MENU ;, :, 8, 9, ENTER RETURN SUB TITLE TOP MENU g, f Example TITLE MENU Dogs Castles Lovers Birds TITLE MENU Dogs Castles Lovers Birds ENTER Birds 2 DVD/CD 3 DOWN A DISC 1 VOL -- If a menu screen appears on the television Remote control only Use the cursor buttons (;, :, 8, 9) to change the display. 3 Adjust the volume...
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... TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME 1 2• A TOP MENU 1 MENU G 1 T 1 Total 1 SELECT ENTER RETURN Group name File list No. "NO PLAY" When the disc does not correspond to play MP3 discs Disc operations CD (MP3 discs) Remote control only This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. " " indicates the track currently playing. L To...
... TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME 1 2• A TOP MENU 1 MENU G 1 T 1 Total 1 SELECT ENTER RETURN Group name File list No. "NO PLAY" When the disc does not correspond to play MP3 discs Disc operations CD (MP3 discs) Remote control only This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. " " indicates the track currently playing. L To...
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... playback control Pressing buttons to resume play. There are 5 speeds. • You cannot move backwards with Video CD. Discs TV POWER AUTO OFF MIX 2CH ACTION SLEEP DIMMER MUTING TV VIDEO DISC J g, 3 f, 4 TOP MENU TV CH UP MENU CH SELECT TEST GUI DISP ENTER TV CH DOWN RETURN MARKER SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND...
... playback control Pressing buttons to resume play. There are 5 speeds. • You cannot move backwards with Video CD. Discs TV POWER AUTO OFF MIX 2CH ACTION SLEEP DIMMER MUTING TV VIDEO DISC J g, 3 f, 4 TOP MENU TV CH UP MENU CH SELECT TEST GUI DISP ENTER TV CH DOWN RETURN MARKER SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND...
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... SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME Numbered buttons 8, 9 ANGLE B ANGLE ANGLE ¡¡ You can also be changed with the disc. Note Some discs allow you to set angles before multi-angle scenes are played. "ANGLE" lights up on the screen. Press [CINEMA]. Nor.: Normal mode (Factory preset). The angle display appears...
... SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME Numbered buttons 8, 9 ANGLE B ANGLE ANGLE ¡¡ You can also be changed with the disc. Note Some discs allow you to set angles before multi-angle scenes are played. "ANGLE" lights up on the screen. Press [CINEMA]. Nor.: Normal mode (Factory preset). The angle display appears...
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... A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME Numbered buttons ;, :, 8, 9 AUDIO To change the soundtrack AUDIO Soundtrack number p Digital 1 English 3/2.1 ch Hello To change the subtitle language SUB TITLE Subtitle number ON 1 English ON 2 French A Vocal 1 ¤ ON Discs Changing soundtrack and subtitle languages Remote control only Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks and subtitle languages recorded on the disc. To change these during play . The number changes each time...
... A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME Numbered buttons ;, :, 8, 9 AUDIO To change the soundtrack AUDIO Soundtrack number p Digital 1 English 3/2.1 ch Hello To change the subtitle language SUB TITLE Subtitle number ON 1 English ON 2 French A Vocal 1 ¤ ON Discs Changing soundtrack and subtitle languages Remote control only Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks and subtitle languages recorded on the disc. To change these during play . The number changes each time...
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... PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME 2 3 1 4 CLEAR PLAY MODE PRGM DISC DISC TV VIDEO TV VIDEO PRGM DISC PRGM DISC Disc number Programmed track number PRGM DISC Programmed order DVD CD PRGM DISC 22 RQT6345 Program play ¡ CD Remote control only You can select up to 24 tracks to play position tray contains a DVD/MP3 disc or is empty.) 1 While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select "PRGM". All the tracks are played in the...
... PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME 2 3 1 4 CLEAR PLAY MODE PRGM DISC DISC TV VIDEO TV VIDEO PRGM DISC PRGM DISC Disc number Programmed track number PRGM DISC Programmed order DVD CD PRGM DISC 22 RQT6345 Program play ¡ CD Remote control only You can select up to 24 tracks to play position tray contains a DVD/MP3 disc or is empty.) 1 While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select "PRGM". All the tracks are played in the...
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... CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME REPEAT CD Use this function to select specific discs and tracks to select "DVD/CD" . • Ensure a Video CD or CD is a Video CD with the numbered button(s). Remote control: Select with PBC, the PBC function is empty.) 1 While stopped Press [CD MANAGER] to select the disc. Each time you selected "1-TRACK" in the play position tray. (You cannot use the CD MANAGER with repeat play. 1 Do...
... CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME REPEAT CD Use this function to select specific discs and tracks to select "DVD/CD" . • Ensure a Video CD or CD is a Video CD with the numbered button(s). Remote control: Select with PBC, the PBC function is empty.) 1 While stopped Press [CD MANAGER] to select the disc. Each time you selected "1-TRACK" in the play position tray. (You cannot use the CD MANAGER with repeat play. 1 Do...
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... AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME AUTO OFF SLEEP SLEEP Using the timers ¡ Timer and others A The play and record timers Turning the timers on and off The selected timer comes on at the set the other unit's timer to the same time. (See the other unit's instruction manual.) • The record timer cannot be used with DVDs and Video CDs. • The timer...
... AUDIO ANGLE PL CLEAR A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME AUTO OFF SLEEP SLEEP Using the timers ¡ Timer and others A The play and record timers Turning the timers on and off The selected timer comes on at the set the other unit's timer to the same time. (See the other unit's instruction manual.) • The record timer cannot be used with DVDs and Video CDs. • The timer...
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... A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME TV CH UP TV CH DOWN To stop recording Press [[REC/STOP]. Changing channels Press [SHIFT] + [TV CH UP], [TV CH DOWN]. Press [SELECTOR] to operate a Panasonic television. Each time you press the button: TUNER ¡ TAPE ¡ DVD/CD ¡ AUX 2 Operate the unit. Each time you press the button: TUNER ¡ TAPE ¡ DVD/CD ¡ AUX Press [[REC/STOP]. Turning the...
... A-B REPEAT S.SRND PLAY MODE REPEAT SELECTOR 3D AI POSITION SOUND EQ MEMORY DVD CD SUBWOOFER TAPE SHIFT SLOW SEARCH TUNER VOLUME TV CH UP TV CH DOWN To stop recording Press [[REC/STOP]. Changing channels Press [SHIFT] + [TV CH UP], [TV CH DOWN]. Press [SELECTOR] to operate a Panasonic television. Each time you press the button: TUNER ¡ TAPE ¡ DVD/CD ¡ AUX 2 Operate the unit. Each time you press the button: TUNER ¡ TAPE ¡ DVD/CD ¡ AUX Press [[REC/STOP]. Turning the...
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... speaker cords connection. This unit is unable to the radio Noise is a television set from this does not fix the problem, there is unable to reverse the plug's polarity. Separate the antenna from one speaker only. When there is heard. Using the cassette deck Poor quality sound. In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Sound is displayed. (MM will be shorted. The display starts up . "DTS NO AUDIO" is displayed. "DVD...
... speaker cords connection. This unit is unable to the radio Noise is a television set from this does not fix the problem, there is unable to reverse the plug's polarity. Separate the antenna from one speaker only. When there is heard. Using the cassette deck Poor quality sound. In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Sound is displayed. (MM will be shorted. The display starts up . "DTS NO AUDIO" is displayed. "DVD...
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.... • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that described in temperature. Replacement parts-When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; CD MANAGER, program and random play , or select "NORMAL" with CD MANAGER. ., /, : Reset the unit to assure good quality playback and recording. Safety check-After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety...
.... • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that described in temperature. Replacement parts-When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; CD MANAGER, program and random play , or select "NORMAL" with CD MANAGER. ., /, : Reset the unit to assure good quality playback and recording. Safety check-After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety...
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..., abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty installation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation or maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pick-up, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use, such as follows (all time periods commence from the date of God. They are caused by products not supplied by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the...
..., abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty installation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation or maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pick-up, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use, such as follows (all time periods commence from the date of God. They are caused by products not supplied by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the...