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RQT7790-1P

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No.

  

SC-AK330
SC-AK230

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

As an ENERGY STAR

®

 Partner, Panasonic has determined

that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

 guidelines for

energy efficiency.

P

PC

For U.S.A.

Listening caution ................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 3
Supplied accessories ............................................................ 3
The remote control ................................................................ 3
Set-up ..................................................................................... 4
Turning the demo function on/off ........................................ 4
Front panel controls .............................................................. 5
Disc information .................................................................... 6
Discs ....................................................................................... 6

Basic play ............................................................................. 6
Album skip play .................................................................... 7
CD display ............................................................................ 7
To listen to specific discs and tracks
   (Play Mode function) ......................................................... 7
Program play ........................................................................ 8
Repeat play .......................................................................... 8
Marking a track .................................................................... 8
INTRO function (Album scan) .............................................. 9
Title search function ............................................................. 9

Radio .................................................................................... 10
Cassettes .............................................................................. 11
Setting the time ................................................................... 11
Timers ................................................................................... 12
Sound quality/sound field ................................................... 13
Other functions .................................................................... 13

External unit connections ................................................... 13
Using an external unit ........................................................ 13
Using headphones (not included) ....................................... 13
Auto-off function ................................................................. 13
Convenient functions .......................................................... 13

Troubleshooting guide ........................................................ 14
Specifications ...................................................................... 15
Maintenance ......................................................................... 15
Product Service ................................................................... 15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ................. Back cover

The illustrations show SC-AK330.

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

Table of contents

Summary of Contents for SA-AK230

Page 1: ...cs and tracks Play Mode function 7 Program play 8 Repeat play 8 Marking a track 8 INTRO function Album scan 9 Title search function 9 Radio 10 Cassettes 11 Setting the time 11 Timers 12 Sound quality sound field 13 Other functions 13 External unit connections 13 Using an external unit 13 Using headphones not included 13 Auto off function 13 Convenient functions 13 Troubleshooting guide 14 Specific...

Page 2: ...our 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 Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent ...

Page 3: ... rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts As of October 2004 Only for U S A To order accessories refer to Accessory Purchases on the back cover AC power supply cord 1 pc K2CB2CB00018 FM indoor antenna 1pc RSA0006 L Supplied ac...

Page 4: ...ide AK230 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 These speakers do not have magnetic shielding Do not place them near televisions personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism You cannot take the front net off the speakers Caution Use th...

Page 5: ...utton SHIFT To use functions labeled in orange While pressing SHIFT press the corresponding button For buttons AUTO OFF CLOCK TIMER and rPLAY REC Dimmer Play timer record timer button DIMMER rPLAY REC 12 13 _ CD display Clock timer button CD DISP CLOCK TIMER 7 11 Numbered character buttons X X X X X10 1 9 0 A Z SPACE 7 10 CD skip search tape fast forward rewind tune preset channel select time adju...

Page 6: ...ill be ignored Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or recording Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded them Lower case letters will be displayed as upper case MP3 information CD Do not use irregularly shaped discs attach extra labels and stickers use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels an...

Page 7: ...bered buttons to select the track in the current album To select a 2 digit track press 10 once then the two digits To select a 3 digit track press 10 twice then the three digits Play starts from the selected track To stop play Press L CLEAR When playback ends The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed even if the unit is turned off Final disc For example if play starts fr...

Page 8: ...P3 Preparation 1 Press DISC and then 1 5 to select the disc 2 Press L CLEAR 1 Press PROGRAM PGM appears 2 Press ALBUM or to select the album To select an album directly press the numbered buttons after pressing ALBUM or To select a 2 digit album press 10 once then the two digits To select a 3 digit album press 10 twice then the three digits 3 Press g REW 3 or f 4 FF to select the track To select a...

Page 9: ... mode Blinks to indicate album title search mode INTRO function Album scan MP3 You can find an album by listening to the first track of all albums in the current disc for 10 seconds each Remote control only Preparation Press J CD and then L CLEAR 1 Press INTRO INTRO function starts INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the last album on the current disc 2 While your desired ...

Page 10: ...wn PLAY MODE again to cancel the mode MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0 1 MHz steps Main unit only Hold down TUNER BAND The display changes in a few seconds to show the current minimum FM frequency Continue to hold down the button until the minimum frequency changes The step is changed Repeat the above to change the step back Note After chan...

Page 11: ...rotected cassette Cover the hole with adhesive tape To erase a tape 1 Press TAPE and then L STOP 2 Insert the recorded tape into deck 2 Ensure there is no tape in deck 1 3 Press a REC Selection of tapes for recording 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 Preparation Wind up the leader tape so re...

Page 12: ...t is on To change the play record times Do steps 1 2 and 4 To change the source or volume 1 Press SHIFT rPLAY REC to clear the timer indicator from the display 2 Make changes to the source or volume 3 Do steps 3 to 4 To check the settings Press SHIFT CLOCK TIMER while the unit is on to select rPLAY or rREC The settings are shown in the following order Play timer on time off time source volume Reco...

Page 13: ...xternal unit s instruction manual External unit connections An analog player with a built in phono equalizer can be connected For details refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to be connected When units other than those described above are to be connected please consult your audio dealer Analog player not included Rear panel of this unit L R R L Auto off function Remote control on...

Page 14: ...he antenna are incorrect If you are using an indoor antenna change to an outdoor antenna The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit Poor quality sound Recording is not possible Clean the heads If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed cover the holes with adhesive tape The display is wrong or play won t start Cannot perform all disc ra...

Page 15: ...0 7 1 kg 15 7 lb AK230 6 9 kg 15 2 lb Operating temperature range 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operating humidity range 5 to 90 RH no condensation Power consumption in standby mode AK330 0 38 W AK230 0 34 W Note 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions are approximate 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer 3 AK330 The labels HIGH and LOW o...

Page 16: ... Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this ex cludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or i...

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