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CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
The illustrations show SC-AK330.
Model No. SC-AK330
For U.S.A.
SC-AK333
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined
®
SC-AK230
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Table of contents
Listening caution ................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................. 3
Supplied accessories ........................................................
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Listening caution Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur- These operating instructions are applicable to the following systems. chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip- are of S
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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 applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 2) Keep these instructions. where they exit from the apparatus. 3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only u
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Set-up Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Optional antenna connections (A page 10) Preparation Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords. 2 AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up 1 on its base. (R) (L) 4 AC power supply cord Note 1 FM indoor antenna The included AC power supply cord Tape the antenna where is for use with this unit only. reception is best. Do not use it with other equipment. For your reference To save p
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Front panel controls Main unit 1 Display 2 AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 3 Standby/on switch [f f f f f/I, POWER] 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. 4 AK330 AK333 H.BASS button [H.BASS] .................................................... 13 AK230 Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ] ................... 13 5 Deck 1 cassette h
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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 Disc information Disc selection MP3 information This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. This unit can play MP3 and CD-DA (digital audio) format audio Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions. CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording.
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Discs To listen to specific discs and CD MP3 tracks (Play Mode function) a ALL-DISC: Plays all loaded discs in succession from the selected disc to the final disc \. b 1-SONG: Plays one selected track on the selected disc. c 1-ALBUM: MP3 Plays one selected album on the selected disc. DISP, –DEMO d 1-DISC RANDOM: Plays one selected disc in random order. e ALL-DISC RANDOM: CD Plays all loaded discs in random order. f 1-DISC: Plays one selected disc. CD DISP g 1-ALBUM DISC RANDOM: MP3 Plays one sel
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Discs To check program contents • Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF]. Every time you press the button: CD The track number and program order are displayed: DISC PROGRAM AK330 AK333 Numbered buttons REPEAT DEL :/J, CD Track number Program order L, CLEAR CURSOR ( or ), AK230 g, REW/3, ALBUM ( or ) f, 4/FF INTRO ENTER H H.BASS .BASS MP3 Program order is displayed, then album number and track MARKER TITLE SEARCH number. To add to the program • CD Do steps 2 and 3. MP3 Do steps 2 ~ 4. Program play C
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INTRO function (Album scan) MP3 To cancel partway through Press [L, CLEAR]. You can find an album by listening to the first track of all albums in the When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display shows current disc for 10 seconds each. “NOT FOUND”. Remote control only Note Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR]. You cannot use title search function in program play or random play. 1 Press [INTRO]. INTRO function starts. Entering characters (INTRO function is cancelled a
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Radio g/REW/3, Automatic presetting f/FF/4 Do the following once each for FM and AM. Preparation: Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin. Hold down [PROGRAM] until the frequency changes. TUNER, BAND L, STOP a, REC AK330 AK333 DECK 1/2 c DECK1 DECK2 c :, TAPE :/J, CD AK230 CLOCK/TIMER DISC PROGRAM Numbered The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in PLAY MODE buttons ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in. Manual presetting T
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Cassettes Playback To stop recording Press [L, STOP]. You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. If the tape finishes before the disc Use normal position tapes. The disc continues playing. Press [L, STOP] to stop it. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will To record on the other side of the tape not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes. Turn the tape over and press [a, REC]. 1 Press [:, TAPE]. Note The unit comes on. Changes
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Timers 4 Press [f f f f f] to turn the unit off. DISP, –DEMO The unit must be off for the timers to operate. Headphones Play timer: Play will start in the set condition at the set time (not included) • with volume increasing gradually to the set level. AK330 Record timer: The unit comes on 30 seconds before the set • time with the volume muted. AK333 H.BASS or PHONES AK230 To cancel the timer SUPER Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the SOUND EQ VOLUME display. a, REC
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Sound quality/sound field Enhancing the bass sound AK330 AK333 Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. Remote control only Press [H.BASS]. Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting. The button light comes on. Every time you press the button: Press the button again to cancel. HEAVY SOFT CLEAR DISCO LIVE HALL The button light goes out. EQ-OFF (cancelled)
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Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on the back cover if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 15 if you reside in Canada. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4. Common Problems Although the unit is in Turn off the demo function. 4 standby mode, th
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Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION AK330 CASSETTE DECK SECTION SPEAKER SECTION AK230 FTC output power Track system 4 track, 2 channel Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) THD 10%, both channels driven Heads Speaker(s) 100 Hz–3 kHz 1 Record/playback Solid permalloy head Woofer 16 cm (6 / ˝) cone type 2 (Low channel) 64 W per channel (5 Ω ) 3 Erasure Double gap ferrite head Tweeter 6 cm (2 / ˝) cone type 8 3 kHz–10 kHz Motor DC servo motor Impedance 5 Ω (High channel) 60 W per channel (5 Ω )
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, For Carry-In or Mail-In Servi
