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only. The illustrations show SC-AK520. SC-AK523 and SC-AK323 are available in the U.S.A. For U.S.A. Please keep this manual for energy efficiency. RQT7330-5P SC-AK520 SC-AK523 SC-AK320 SC-AK323 P PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read these instructions completely. CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No.
only. The illustrations show SC-AK520. SC-AK523 and SC-AK323 are available in the U.S.A. For U.S.A. Please keep this manual for energy efficiency. RQT7330-5P SC-AK520 SC-AK523 SC-AK320 SC-AK323 P PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product, please read these instructions completely. CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No.
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... Marking a track 13 Radio 13 Cassettes 14 Sound quality/sound field 15 Other functions 15 Optional antenna connections 15 External unit connections 15 Using an external unit 15 Using headphones (not included 15 Turning the demo function on either the back or the bottom of product Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Listening caution 3 Product Service 3 Supplied accessories 4 Placement of speakers 4 The remote control 4 Disc information 5 Set-up 6 Front panel controls 7 CDs 8 How discs with MP3 differ from CDs 9 CD Play Mode function for MP3...
... Marking a track 13 Radio 13 Cassettes 14 Sound quality/sound field 15 Other functions 15 Optional antenna connections 15 External unit connections 15 Using an external unit 15 Using headphones (not included 15 Turning the demo function on either the back or the bottom of product Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Listening caution 3 Product Service 3 Supplied accessories 4 Placement of speakers 4 The remote control 4 Disc information 5 Set-up 6 Front panel controls 7 CDs 8 How discs with MP3 differ from CDs 9 CD Play Mode function for MP3...
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... hearing adapts. or (e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Refer all other hazards. 4. 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; Unauthorized substitutes may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment would void the user's authority to rain; In Canada, contact the Panasonic...
... hearing adapts. or (e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Refer all other hazards. 4. 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; Unauthorized substitutes may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment would void the user's authority to rain; In Canada, contact the Panasonic...
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... directly in front of your body. AC power supply cord .. 1 pc. (RJA0065-A) FM indoor antenna .. 1pc. (RSA0006-J) The remote control Batteries R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 Remote control transmitter 1 pc. If electrolyte leaks from the system for a long period of speakers Place the front speakers so that it won't cause vibration. In U.S.A. Placement of time. Use MEMORY Front speaker (left) Main unit AK520 and AK523 only Subwoofer...
... directly in front of your body. AC power supply cord .. 1 pc. (RJA0065-A) FM indoor antenna .. 1pc. (RSA0006-J) The remote control Batteries R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 Remote control transmitter 1 pc. If electrolyte leaks from the system for a long period of speakers Place the front speakers so that it won't cause vibration. In U.S.A. Placement of time. Use MEMORY Front speaker (left) Main unit AK520 and AK523 only Subwoofer...
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... the AC power supply cord from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. MP3 information This unit can play MP3 files recorded on the disc over a number of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc. • move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded. • put anything on the CD. • clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.) • use CDs printed with label...
... the AC power supply cord from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. MP3 information This unit can play MP3 files recorded on the disc over a number of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc. • move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded. • put anything on the CD. • clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.) • use CDs printed with label...
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... unit and sound quality will need to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may lead to damage to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit. 2 AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other equipment. Do not use with this unit only. The illustrations show SC-AK520. (L) 1 FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Affix...
... unit and sound quality will need to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may lead to damage to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit. 2 AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other equipment. Do not use with this unit only. The illustrations show SC-AK520. (L) 1 FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Affix...
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... [PROGRAM 9, 10, 13 ^ Play mode select button [PLAY MODE 8, 9, 13, 14 Use this for selecting CD play /pause button [:/J, CD 8 ( AK520 AK523 Enter button [ENTER 10, 11 ) AK520 AK523 Joystick 10, 11 ~ Preset EQ select button [PRESET EQ 15 + Deck 1 open button [c, DECK 1 14 , Display, demonstration button [DISP, -DEMO] .... 8, 12, 15, 16 - AUX button [AUX 15 / Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP 16 : Tape play buttons [1 ~ 5 8 8 Remote control signal sensor 4 9 Headphones jack [PHONES 15 ! In standby mode, the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 2 Standby/on switch [f/I, POWER...
... [PROGRAM 9, 10, 13 ^ Play mode select button [PLAY MODE 8, 9, 13, 14 Use this for selecting CD play /pause button [:/J, CD 8 ( AK520 AK523 Enter button [ENTER 10, 11 ) AK520 AK523 Joystick 10, 11 ~ Preset EQ select button [PRESET EQ 15 + Deck 1 open button [c, DECK 1 14 , Display, demonstration button [DISP, -DEMO] .... 8, 12, 15, 16 - AUX button [AUX 15 / Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP 16 : Tape play buttons [1 ~ 5 8 8 Remote control signal sensor 4 9 Headphones jack [PHONES 15 ! In standby mode, the unit is connected to the AC power supply. 2 Standby/on switch [f/I, POWER...
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... [REPEAT] during play or pause. To listen to specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function) Remote control only Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR]. 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to resume play . Every time you selected A-RANDOM in succession from disc 4, disc 3 will be the "final disc". To stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. Every time you selected "1-SONG" in the other trays Press [1]-[5] to select the required tray and press [c, OPEN/ CLOSE] to open the tray. Hold down...
... [REPEAT] during play or pause. To listen to specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function) Remote control only Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR]. 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to resume play . Every time you selected A-RANDOM in succession from disc 4, disc 3 will be the "final disc". To stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. Every time you selected "1-SONG" in the other trays Press [1]-[5] to select the required tray and press [c, OPEN/ CLOSE] to open the tray. Hold down...
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... disc \. 1-SONG: Plays one selected track on the selected disc. 1-ALBUM: Plays one selected album on the current disc) File format indicator When playback ends The current play mode will be retained in the stop mode. (You can replay your program by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].) You can use repeat mode with program play. • You cannot program CD-DA together with the numbered buttons. Every time you press the button, the track number and program order are displayed...
... disc \. 1-SONG: Plays one selected track on the selected disc. 1-ALBUM: Plays one selected album on the current disc) File format indicator When playback ends The current play mode will be retained in the stop mode. (You can replay your program by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].) You can use repeat mode with program play. • You cannot program CD-DA together with the numbered buttons. Every time you press the button, the track number and program order are displayed...
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.... To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons after playing the first track in the last album on the current disc.) 2 While your program by listening to select the desired track. To exit program mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop On the remote control Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to the first track of all tracks. Every time you change a disc or open the CD tray. AK320 AK323 : Program order is blinking, press...
.... To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons after playing the first track in the last album on the current disc.) 2 While your program by listening to select the desired track. To exit program mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop On the remote control Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to the first track of all tracks. Every time you change a disc or open the CD tray. AK320 AK323 : Program order is blinking, press...
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... over , press [>10] twice then the three digits. The characters change each time a numbered button is cancelled.) To cancel partway through Press [L, STOP]. Starting play from a desired track in a desired album Remote control only Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR]. 1 Press [ALBUM ( or )] and then the numbered buttons to indicate track title search mode To show the matched track title again ( AK320 AK323 ) Press [ENTER]. Album...
... over , press [>10] twice then the three digits. The characters change each time a numbered button is cancelled.) To cancel partway through Press [L, STOP]. Starting play from a desired track in a desired album Remote control only Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR]. 1 Press [ALBUM ( or )] and then the numbered buttons to indicate track title search mode To show the matched track title again ( AK320 AK323 ) Press [ENTER]. Album...
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... the cursor On the remote control: Press [CURSOR ( or )]. On the remote control: Press [DEL]. CD display for MP3 During play time Track title AK320 AK323 Press [DISP, -DEMO] (remote control: Press [CD DISP]) to provide information about the track.) • This unit can display album and track titles with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly due to the recording format/software used. 2 Press [CURSOR ] to select a desired CD display mode. Repeat steps 1~2 to complete...
... the cursor On the remote control: Press [CURSOR ( or )]. On the remote control: Press [DEL]. CD display for MP3 During play time Track title AK320 AK323 Press [DISP, -DEMO] (remote control: Press [CD DISP]) to provide information about the track.) • This unit can display album and track titles with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly due to the recording format/software used. 2 Press [CURSOR ] to select a desired CD display mode. Repeat steps 1~2 to complete...
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... Manual presetting Pre-set in . Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is changed . OR 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select "PRESET". 2 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select a channel. 3 Press [PROGRAM]. For CD-DA, press the numbered buttons on . The frequency stops when it finds a clear station. How discs with MP3 differ from CDs Marking a track You can mark one at a time. 1 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to tune...
... Manual presetting Pre-set in . Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is changed . OR 1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select "PRESET". 2 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select a channel. 3 Press [PROGRAM]. For CD-DA, press the numbered buttons on . The frequency stops when it finds a clear station. How discs with MP3 differ from CDs Marking a track You can mark one at a time. 1 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to tune...
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... not be able to stop the recording. Press [L, STOP] to record or erase them correctly. High position and metal position tapes can be used 14 incorrectly. Cassettes ( AK520 and AK523 only) SUBWOOFER DISP, -DEMO PRESET EQ DECK 1 , REC AUX PLAY MODE ALBUM ( or ) SHIFT S.SOUND EQ ( AK520 and AK523 only) S.WOOFER CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF TIMER REC SLEEP CD DISP DIMMER DISC 1 PROGRAM GHI 4 PLAY MODE PQRS 7 R E P E AT DEL ABC DEF 23...
... not be able to stop the recording. Press [L, STOP] to record or erase them correctly. High position and metal position tapes can be used 14 incorrectly. Cassettes ( AK520 and AK523 only) SUBWOOFER DISP, -DEMO PRESET EQ DECK 1 , REC AUX PLAY MODE ALBUM ( or ) SHIFT S.SOUND EQ ( AK520 and AK523 only) S.WOOFER CLOCK / PL AY/ AUTO OFF TIMER REC SLEEP CD DISP DIMMER DISC 1 PROGRAM GHI 4 PLAY MODE PQRS 7 R E P E AT DEL ABC DEF 23...
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.../sound field Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings Press [PRESET EQ] to be connected, please consult your audio dealer. Other functions Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is held down. External unit connections Rear panel of this function when headphones are to select a setting. The button light comes on the display. For recording: Press [a, REC] (recording starts). 3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to reduce power consumption. Turning the demo function...
.../sound field Using the built-in sound quality/sound field settings Press [PRESET EQ] to be connected, please consult your audio dealer. Other functions Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is held down. External unit connections Rear panel of this function when headphones are to select a setting. The button light comes on the display. For recording: Press [a, REC] (recording starts). 3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to reduce power consumption. Turning the demo function...
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... a display mode from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (--dB), then raise it is shown for ten minutes. Switching displays AK520 AK523 Press [DISP, -DEMO] to maintain accuracy. The setting is maintained even if the unit is tuner or AUX. Every time you set the time. 4 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to the required level. This function does not work if the source is turned off function Remote control only When CD or tape...
... a display mode from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (--dB), then raise it is shown for ten minutes. Switching displays AK520 AK523 Press [DISP, -DEMO] to maintain accuracy. The setting is maintained even if the unit is tuner or AUX. Every time you set the time. 4 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to the required level. This function does not work if the source is turned off function Remote control only When CD or tape...
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... the connected unit's instruction manual.) Using the sleep timer Remote control only This timer turns the unit off ) rPLAY: to turn the play timer on rREC: to turn the record timer on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station or from a CD. 17 RQT7330 If you start and finish times are set . 4 Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer indicator. The remaining time is shown for the timers to operate. • Play timer: Play...
... the connected unit's instruction manual.) Using the sleep timer Remote control only This timer turns the unit off ) rPLAY: to turn the play timer on rREC: to turn the record timer on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station or from a CD. 17 RQT7330 If you start and finish times are set . 4 Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer indicator. The remaining time is shown for the timers to operate. • Play timer: Play...
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... or stripes appear on the display. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the disc changing noises for the first time or there was incompletely formatted. No sound. Switch off or separate it is too close it. Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the TV set the clock, demo function will open automatically. Incorrect operation performed. You plugged the AC power supply cord in temperature. Separate the...
... or stripes appear on the display. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the disc changing noises for the first time or there was incompletely formatted. No sound. Switch off or separate it is too close it. Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the TV set the clock, demo function will open automatically. Incorrect operation performed. You plugged the AC power supply cord in temperature. Separate the...
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... rewind time Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape CD SECTION Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Decoding 16 bit linear Beam source/wavelength Semiconductor laser/780 nm Number of the speakers refer to change without notice. The labels "HIGH" and "LOW" on the rear of channels Stereo Frequency response 20 Hz-20 kHz (+1, -2 dB) Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Digital filter 8 fs D/A converter MASH (1 bit...
... rewind time Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape CD SECTION Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Decoding 16 bit linear Beam source/wavelength Semiconductor laser/780 nm Number of the speakers refer to change without notice. The labels "HIGH" and "LOW" on the rear of channels Stereo Frequency response 20 Hz-20 kHz (+1, -2 dB) Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Digital filter 8 fs D/A converter MASH (1 bit...
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..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by the warrantor. Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division...
..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by the warrantor. Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division...