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CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
The illustrations show SC-AK520.
Model No. SC-AK520
For U.S.A.
SC-AK523
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined
®
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
SC-AK320
energy efficiency.
SC-AK323
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
SC-AK523 and SC-AK323 are available in the U.S.A. only.
P PC
RQT7330-5P
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Table of contents Dear customer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................. 3 Thank you for purchasing this product. Listening caution ............................................................... 3 For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions Product Service ................................................................. 3 carefully. Supplied accessories ........................................................ 4 These operating instructions are applicabl
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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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Supplied accessories The remote control Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking Batteries for replacement parts. In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on the back cover. R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 AC power supply cord .. 1 pc. FM indoor antenna .. 1pc. (RJA0065-A) (RSA0006-J) Remote control AM loop antenna .. 1 pc. transmitter ..................... 1 pc. (N1DADYY00002) AK520 AK523 Insert so the poles (+ and –) match thos
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XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX 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 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX Disc information CD selection MP3 information Choose CDs with this mark: This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions. When makin
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Set-up Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Preparation Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords. The illustrations show SC-AK520. 2 AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. (R) (L) 1 FM indoor antenna 4 AC power supply cord Adhesive tape Note Affix where The included AC power supply cord reception is best. is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. For your reference To save power whe
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R O S E N R T E U R C T I T L E S E A A R C R H A A M L A H B R K U C E R M R M E / E C M A O L L R Front panel controls Main unit 1 AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 2 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. 3 Display 4 Deck 1 cassette holder ........................................................
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CDs Note During 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (A see below), you cannot • skip to tracks already played. During program play (A page 9), 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play, • you can search only within the track. You cannot use search function for MP3 files. • Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You • cannot change CDs while a disc is playing. CD display You can display the remaining play time of the current track. On the remote control Press [CD DISP] during play or pause. On the main un
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How discs with MP3 differ from CDs CDs Starting play from a specific track CD Play Mode function for MP3 Remote control only Remote control only Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR]. 1 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc. 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode. 2 Select the track with the numbered buttons. Every time you press the button: To select track 10 or over, press [>10] then the two digits. ALL-DISC→→ 1-SONG 1-ALBUM Play starts from the sel
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How discs with MP3 differ from CDs Note During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done within the current album. AK520 INTRO function (Album scan) AK523 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 a
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rack title search Starting play from a desired track in a T desired album Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP]. AK520 AK523 Remote control only : Main unit and remote control AK320 AK323 : Remote control only Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR]. 1 Press [TITLE SEARCH] twice. 1 Press [ALBUM ( or )] and then the numbered 2 Enter the characters of the keyword for the track title. buttons to select the album. (A see below: “Entering characters”) To select album 10 or over,
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→ →→ → → → → →→ → → → How discs with MP3 differ from CDs Deleting a character 1. Move the cursor over the character to be deleted. 2. On the remote control: Press [DEL]. On the main unit: AK520 AK523 AK520 Press [DELETE]. AK523 Editing a character 1. Move the cursor over the character to be edited. 2. Enter the correct character. CD display for MP3 During play or pause Remote control only AK520 AK523 Press [CD DISP] to select a desired CD display mode. Every time you press the button: → a Remai
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How discs with MP3 differ from CDs Radio To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps Marking a track Main unit only Hold down [TUNER, BAND]. The display changes in a few seconds to You can mark one track each on the discs loaded so that you can show the current minimum FM frequency. Continue to hold down the start play from them later. button until the minimum frequency changes. The step is changed. Repeat the above to change the step back. To mark a track number Note 1 During play or st
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Cassettes Recording 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. ( and AK520 Preparation: onl AK523 y) Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. SUBWOOFER 1 Press [c, DECK 2] and insert the cassette to be DISP, –DEMO recorded. PHONES PRESET EQ Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the exposed tape f
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Sound quality/sound field Other functions AM outdoor antenna Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings AM outdoor antenna (not included) Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting. 5 -12 m (16 – 40 ft.) Every time you press the button: HEAVY SOFT CLEAR DISCO LIVE HALL AM loop EQ-OFF antenna (cancelled) (included) HEAVY (sound quality) : Adds punch to rock SOFT (sound quality) : For background music CLEAR (sound quality): Clarifies higher sounds Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally acros
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Other functions Auto-off function Remote control only When CD or tape is selected as the source To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes. This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX. Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF]. “AUTO OFF” is shown on the display. The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. If you select tuner or AUX as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It comes on again when you select CD or tape. To cancel Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] agai
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Timers To check the settings Using the play/record timer Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on to select “rPLAY” or “rREC”. Remote control only The settings are shown in the following order: You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up Play timer: start time→finish time→source→volume (play timer) or to record a radio station or from the aux source (record Record timer: start time→finish time→source timer). To check the settings while the unit is off, press [SHIF
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Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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 3 if you reside in Canada. %% Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers %%%. Common Problems Although the unit is in Turn off the demo function. % standby mode, th
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Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION AK520 FM TUNER SECTION Front speakers SB-AK320 Power output Frequency range AK323 AK320 THD 10%, both channels driven 87.9–107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps) Type 3 way, 3 speaker system 60 Hz–3 kHz 87.5–108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps) Speaker(s) (Low channel) 55 W per channel (6 Ω ) Sensitivity 2.5 ØV (IHF) 1 Woofer 16 cm (6 / ˝) cone type 2 3 kHz–16 kHz S/N 26 dB 2.2 ØV 3 Tweeter 6 cm (2 /8˝) cone type (High channel) 55 W per channel (6 Ω ) Antenna terminal(s) 75 Ω (unba
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America of Puerto Rico, Inc., One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 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
