CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Model No. SC-AK220
For U.S.A.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
Table of contents
Listening caution ................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................. 3
Supplied accessories ............................................................ 3
The remote control ................................................................ 3
Set-up ..................................................................................... 4
Front panel controls .............................................................. 5
Disc information .................................................................... 6
CDs ......................................................................................... 6
Basic play............................................................................. 7
Track skip play ..................................................................... 7
Album skip play .................................................................... 7
CD display............................................................................ 7
Starting play from a specific track ........................................ 7
Repeat play .......................................................................... 8
To listen to specific CDs and tracks
(CD Play Mode function)................................................... 8
Program play........................................................................ 8
Marking a track .................................................................... 9
INTRO function (Album scan) .............................................. 9
Title search function ............................................................. 9
Radio .................................................................................... 10
Cassettes.............................................................................. 11
Sound quality/sound field ................................................... 11
Other functions .................................................................... 12
Using an external unit ........................................................ 12
Using headphones (not included) ....................................... 12
Turning the demo function on/off........................................ 12
Auto-off function ................................................................. 12
Setting the time .................................................................. 12
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Convenient functions .......................................................... 12
Timers................................................................................... 13
Optional antenna connections ........................................... 14
Specifications ...................................................................... 14
Product Service ................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................ 15
Maintenance ......................................................................... 15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ................. Back cover
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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.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4) Follow all instructions.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts.
Remote control
transmitter ..................... 1 pc.
AM loop antenna .. 1 pc.
(N1DADYY00002)
• Black: (N2QAHB000045)
For U.S.A. only
• Silver: (EUR7710020)
In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to
“Accessory Purchases” on the back cover.
AC power supply cord .. 1 pc.
(RJA0065-A)
FM indoor antenna .. 1pc.
(RSA0006-J)
Batteries ............. 2 pcs.
The remote control
Batteries
Use
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
Y
Remote control
signal sensor
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
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Transmission
window
About 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor
Do not:
mix old and new batteries.
use different types at the same time.
heat or expose to flame.
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take apart or short-circuit.
attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7
meters directly in front of the unit.
Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.
Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
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Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even
when held close to the front panel.
Do not:
put heavy objects on the remote control.
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take the remote control apart.
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spill liquids onto the remote control.
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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.
2
AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up
on its base.
(R)
(L)
1
FM indoor antenna
Adhesive tape
4
AC power supply cord
Note
The included AC power supply cord
is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
For your reference
Affix where
reception is best.
Information you enter into the unit’s
memory, except for time, remains
intact for up to a week after the AC
power supply cord is disconnected.
External unit (optional)
3 Speakers
Placement
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.
R
L
Speakers are designed identically so that
no left or right channel orientation is
necessary.
(R)
(L)
Y
Analog player (not included)
An analog player with a built-in phono
equalizer can be connected.
Connection
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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.
Use only the supplied speakers.
Black
Red
Connect the left (L)
side in the same way.
The combination of the main unit and
speakers provide the best sound. Using
other speakers can damage the unit and
sound quality will be negatively affected.
3
Red (+)
2
1
Black (–)
Caution
Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do
so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and
may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if
damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in
performance.
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Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.
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Front panel controls
Main unit
1
2
AC supply indicator [AC IN]
This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power
supply.
Standby/on switch [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.
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Display
Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................11
Disc tray
CD tray open/close button [c, OPEN/CLOSE] .................... 7
CD direct play buttons [1 ~ 5] ............................................... 7
Remote control signal sensor............................................... 3
Headphones jack [PHONES] ................................................12
Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................11
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Center console
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Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ] ................... 11
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CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel select, time adjust buttons
[g/REW/3, f/FF/4] ................................................. 7-13
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Tuner/band select button [TUNER, BAND] ........................ 10
CD play/pause button [:/ J, CD] .......................................... 7
Preset EQ select button [PRESET EQ]............................... 11
Deck 1 open button [c, DECK 1] ....................................... 11
Display, demonstration button [DISP, –DEMO] ............. 7, 12
Record button [a, REC] .......................................................11
AUX button [AUX] ................................................................ 12
Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP] ............................... 12
Tape play button [:, TAPE] ................................................ 11
Deck select button [DECK 1/2] ............................................11
Stop/program clear button [L, STOP] ........................ 7, 9, 11
Deck 2 open button [c, DECK 2] ....................................... 11
SUPER SOUND EQ
REW
FF
CD
TUNER
BAND
PRESET EQ
DISP
STOP
DEMO
TAPE
AUX
DECK
1/2
DECK
1
REC
DECK
2
Remote control
Buttons such as 2 function in exactly the same way as the
buttons on the main unit.
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Sleep timer + Auto off button [SLEEP, AUTO OFF] .....12, 13
Disc button [DISC] ................................................................. 7
Program button [PROGRAM] .......................................... 8, 10
Play mode select button [PLAY MODE] ..................... 8, 10, 11
Use this for selecting CD play mode, tune mode, FM mode,
AM beat proof and deck select.
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Repeat button [REPEAT] ....................................................... 8
Delete button [DEL] ............................................................... 9
Album skip buttons [
,
, ALBUM].................................. 7
Intro button [INTRO] .............................................................. 9
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Marker memory/recall button [MARKER] ............................. 9
Shift button [SHIFT]
To use functions labeled in orange
:
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/TIMER] and [rPLAY/REC]
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Dimmer + Play timer/record timer button
[DIMMER, rPLAY/REC] ..................................................12, 13
CD display + Clock/timer button
[CD DISP, CLOCK/TIMER] ............................................... 7, 12
Numbered, character buttons
[X10, 1–9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#] ............................................ 7-10
CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel select, time adjust, cursor buttons
[g, REW/3,
CURSOR,
f, 4/FF, CURSOR ] .................................................. 7-13
Enter button [ENTER] ........................................................ 8, 9
Title search mode select button [TITLE SEARCH] .............. 9
Muting button [MUTING] ..................................................... 12
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Disc information
Disc information
CD selection
MP3 information
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.
This unit can play MP3 and CD-DA (digital audio) format audio
CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables
CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon
completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
When making MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc format
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
Disc type
Audio CD
CD-R/RW
Logo
Indication used
in instructions
File format
MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
CD
To play in a certain order
Example:
root
Prefix the folder and file names with 3-digit
numbers in the order you want to play them.
Files may not be recorded in numbered order if
the prefixes have different numbers of digits. For
example: 1????.mp3, 2????.mp3, 10????.mp3.
However, some writing software may also
cause recording to occur in a different order.
001
–
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
CD
MP3
(Depending on the
recording format A see above)
002
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
004.mp3
003
Do not:
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
multimedia.
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
use irregularly shaped CDs.
attach extra labels and stickers.
use CDs with labels and stickers
that are coming off or with
adhesive exuding from under
labels and stickers.
attach scratch proof covers or
any other kind of accessory.
write anything on the CD.
clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe
with a soft, dry cloth.)
use CDs printed with label
printers available on the market.
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XXXX XX
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XXXX XXXX XXXXX
XXXX XXXX
Limitations on MP3 play
This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
When both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc over a
number of sessions:
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If the first session contains MP3 recordings, the unit will play from
the MP3 made in that session till the session before the first CD-DA
recordings.
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If the first session contains CD-DA recordings, the unit will play only
the recordings made in that session. The subsequent sessions will
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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.
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To prevent damage
Always observe the following points:
Load only 1 CD on the tray.
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CDs
Load CDs as shown in the figure.
An adaptor is not needed with 8cm CDs (singles).
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Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Always unload all CDs before moving the unit.
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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 a CD in the tray.
use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked.
disconnect the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet
during disc changing operation.
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CDs
MP3
Album skip play
Basic play
CD
MP3
Remote control only
During play or stop
1 Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.
The unit comes on.
Press [ALBUM (
or
)] to select the desired album.
2 Set a CD in the tray. (Label must face upward.)
To continue loading CDs in the other trays
When selecting in the stop mode (example):
Press [1]–[5] to select the required tray and press [c, OPEN/
CLOSE] to open the tray.
Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
3 Press [1]–[5] to play your desired disc.
Number of tracks
in current album
Current album
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Current disc indicator
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
To play from another track, refer to “Track skip play”. (A see left)
CD display
CD
MP3
(Alternatively, you can press [:/J, CD] if the current disc is your
desired CD.)
The track number and its elapsed playing time are shown.
During play or pause
Press [DISP, –DEMO]
to select a desired CD display mode.
(remote control: Press [CD DISP])
Use the CD Play Mode function’s ALL-DISC mode to play CDs in
succession. (A page 8)
Every time you press the button:
CD
Elapsed play time ↔ Remaining play time
To stop the disc play
Press [L, STOP].
MP3
a Remaining
→
b Album title
→
c Track title
One touch play
play time
↓
During standby mode and when a CD is loaded, press [:/J, CD] or
[1] – [5].
The unit comes on and play starts.
↑
g Elapsed ← f ID3 artist ← e ID3 title ← d ID3 album
play time
name
name
name
Example:
a
To pause
Press [:/J, CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
Remaining play
time
To search forward/ Hold down [g/REW/3] (backward)
backward
or [f/FF/4] (forward) during play or pause.
Note
Note
CD
During 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (A page 8), you
cannot skip to tracks already played.
During program play (A page 8), 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
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When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time
display shows “– –:– –”.
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MP3
When a title is longer than 8 characters, it will scroll across the
display. If you selected a mode from b - f (see above), the
scrolling will start again after every 3 seconds.
“NO ID3” is displayed if titles with ID3 tags haven’t been entered.
Maximum number of displayable characters:
Album/track title: 31
ID3 album/title/artist name: 30
(ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about
the track.)
This unit can display album and track titles with ID3 tags (version
1.0 and 1.1). Titles containing text data that the unit doesn’t support
cannot be displayed.
Titles entered with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly on this
unit.
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MP3 Display when in the stop mode (example)
File format indicator
“MP3”: Indicates the disc contains MP3 files
Total number of albums
(on the current disc)
Total number of tracks
(on the current disc)
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Starting play from a specific track
CD
MP3
File format indicator
Remote control only
1 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the
disc, then press [L, CLEAR].
Track skip play
CD
MP3
2
MP3
During play or stop
Press [ALBUM (
buttons to select the album.
To select album 10 or over, press [
To select album 100 or over, press [
or
)] and then the numbered
Press [g/REW/3]
track.
[f/FF/4] to select the desired
or
X10] once then the two digits.
When selecting in the stop mode
Example:
X10] twice then the three digits.
MP3
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
3 Select the track with the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [
X
10] once then the two digits.
MP3
To select track 100 or over, press [ 10] twice then the three
X
digits.
Current album
Current track
Play starts from the selected track.
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Play starts from the selected track.
Note
CD
You cannot use this function with 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM
To play from another album, refer to “Album skip play”. (A see
MP3
mode.
right)
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CDs
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 from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”.
Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3
MP3
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When “NOT MP3/ERROR1” appears on the display
An unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that
track and play the next one.
Note
You cannot use program mode together with CD Play Mode function.
MP3 During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done
within the current album.
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Repeat play
CD
MP3
Remote control only
CD
MP3
Program play
Press [REPEAT] during play.
You can program up to 24 tracks.
“
” is displayed.
Remote control only
To cancel repeat play
Press [REPEAT] to clear “ ” .
CD
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
Note
1 Press [PROGRAM].
You can use repeat mode with program play (A see right) and CD
play mode (A see below) functions.
“PGM” appears.
2 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select
the disc.
CD
MP3
To listen to specific CDs and
tracks (CD Play Mode function)
3 Select the tracks with the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits.
a ALL-DISC:
Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
selected disc to the final disc
Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
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4 Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
b 1-SONG:
c 1-ALBUM:
d 1-RANDOM:
e A-RANDOM:
f 1-DISC:
MP3 Plays one selected album on the selected disc.
MP3
Plays one selected disc in random order.
CD
Preparation:
Plays all loaded discs in random order.
CD
1. Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.
2. Press [L, CLEAR].
Plays one selected disc.
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1 Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
CD
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
Every time you press the button:
a ALL-DISC → b 1-SONG → d 1-RANDOM → e A-RANDOM
2 Press [ALBUM (
or
)] to select the album.
To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons
after pressing [ALBUM (
or
)].
To select album 10 or over, press [
To select album 100 or over, press [
digits.
X
10] once then the two digits.
X10] twice then the three
f 1-DISC ←
Proceed to step 4 when you selected A-RANDOM in step 1.
2 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select
3 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the track.
the disc.
To select a track directly, press the numbered buttons after
The CD starts.
pressing [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
3 Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
Press the numbered buttons to select the track in
the current disc.
To select track 10 or over, press [
To select track 100 or over, press [
digits.
X
10] once then the two digits.
X
10] twice then the three
To select track 10 or over, press [
X10] and then the two digits.
4 Press [ENTER].
Play starts from the selected track.
Repeat steps 2 ~ 4 to program other tracks.
4 Only when you selected “A-RANDOM” in step 1
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
5 Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
MP3
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
Every time you press the button:
To exit program mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program
by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].)
a ALL-DISC → b 1-SONG → c 1-ALBUM
You can do the following while “P” is
displayed
f 1-DISC ←
2 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select
the disc.
The CD starts.
To check program contents
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
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Every time you press the button:
3 When you selected “1-ALBUM” or “1-SONG” in step 1
CD
The track number and program order are displayed.
Press [ALBUM ( or
)] to select the album.
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
4 Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
Press the numbered buttons to select the track in
the current album.
Program order
Track number
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] and then the two digits.
MP3 Program order is displayed, then album number and track
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To select track 100 or over, press [
Play starts from the selected track.
X10] twice then the three digits.
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3 Press [ENTER]
To add to the program
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CD
Title search starts.
Do steps 2 and 3.
MP3 Do steps 2 ~ 4.
To clear the last track
Press [DEL].
To clear all tracks
The matched title is displayed.
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: Blinks to indicate album title search mode.
: Blinks to indicate track title search mode.
Press [L, CLEAR].
While “CLEAR ALL” is blinking, press the button again to clear all tracks.
To show the matched title again
Press [ENTER].
Note
To show the next/previous search result
Press [f, 4/FF] (next) or [g, REW/3]
You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.
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(previous).
The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or
MP3
Press [
] to start play from the album/track found.
:/J, CD
open the CD tray.
For album search, play starts from the first track of the album.
(Search mode is cancelled.)
You cannot program more than one CD for MP3.
MP3
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Marking a track
CD
MP3
To cancel partway through
You can mark one track each on the discs loaded so that you can
start play from them later.
Press [L, CLEAR].
When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display shows
“NOT FOUND”.
Remote control only
To mark a track
Note
You cannot use title search function in program mode.
1
During play or stop
Select your desired track.
(For MP3, refer to “Track skip play” on page 7.
Entering characters
You can enter a keyword of up to 8 characters for album/track title
search. You can only enter upper case letters but the unit also searches
for lower case.
For CD-DA, press the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits.)
2 Hold down [MARKER] until “STORING” blinks on the
display.
Remote control only
The selected track is stored in the marker of the current disc.
1 Press the numbered button to select the required character.
Characters allocated to the numbered buttons:
Note
If a track is already stored in the marker, it will be replaced next time
you store a new track in the same marker.
Numbered Characters
buttons
Numbered Characters
buttons
1
2
3
4
5
10
1
6
7
8
9
0
M N O 6
P Q R S 7
T U V 8
W X Y Z 9
0
To recall a marked track number in the current disc
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
During play or stop
Press [MARKER] to recall a marker.
Play starts from the track recalled.
space !”#$ %&’()∗+,– ./:;=?_ `
Note
You can search for “ < ” or “ > ” by entering “ ( ” or “ ) ”.
“NO MARKER” indicates that the marker in the current disc is empty.
The marker memory is cleared when you open the CD tray.
For CD-DA, you cannot use this function during 1-RANDOM and
A-RANDOM play.
•
•
The characters change each time a numbered button is pressed.
For example, every time you press [2]:
•
You cannot use this function during program mode.
A→ B→ C→ 2
•
INTRO function (Album scan)
MP3
The special characters will be displayed as below:
You can find an album by listening to the first track of all albums in the
current disc for 10 seconds each.
Characters Main unit display Characters Main unit display
,
!
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 album is playing, press [:/J, CD].
)
Play continues from the first track of the album.
∗
+
`
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [L, CLEAR].
MP3
Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to the recording
format/software used.
Title search function
You can search for your desired album/track with its keyword (part of
the title).
2 Press [CURSOR
] to enter the character.
Repeat steps 1~2 to complete the keyword.
Album / track title search
L
Editing keywords
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
To move the cursor
Press [CURSOR (
or
)].
1
For album title search
Press [TITLE SEARCH]
For track title search
Deleting a character
1. Move the cursor over the character to be deleted.
2. Press [DEL].
once.
twice.
Editing a character
1. Move the cursor over the character to be edited.
2. Enter the correct character.
Press [TITLE SEARCH]
2 Enter the characters of the keyword for the title.
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(A see right: “Entering characters”)
RQT7528
Radio
Preset tuning
Remote control only
There are two methods of pre-setting stations.
Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.
Manual presetting
: You can select the stations to preset and the
order they are preset in.
Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
Preparation:
Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Automatic presetting
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.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in.
Manual presetting
Pre-set the stations one at a time.
1 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or
[f, 4/FF] to tune to the desired station.
2 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or
[f, 4/FF] to select a channel.
3 Press [PROGRAM].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.
Manual tuning
Selecting channels
1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.
The unit comes on.
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
To enter channel 10 or over, press [X10], then the two digits.
Every time you press the button:
FM ↔ AM
2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select
“MANUAL”.
Every time you press the button:
OR
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the
channel.
MANUAL ↔ PRESET
3 Hold down [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] for a moment
to search for a station.
The frequency stops when it finds a clear station.
To stop during the process, press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].
Under excessive interference, a station may not be found.
Press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] repeatedly to tune step-by-
step.
“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
If noise is excessive in FM
Remote control only
Hold down [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is
weak.
Hold down [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 changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared.
•
Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while
listening to an AM broadcast.
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Cassettes
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 CD
Use normal position tapes.
The CD continues playing. Press [L, STOP] to stop it.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will
not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [a, REC].
1 Press [:, TAPE].
Reducing noise when recording AM
Remote control only
The unit comes on.
If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play).
Hold down [PLAY MODE] while recording.
Every time you hold down the button: BP1 ↔ BP2
Choose the setting with the least noise.
2 Press [c, DECK 1] or [c, DECK 2] and insert the
cassette.
Insert with the side to be played
facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.
Front side
Note
Changes to volume and sound/field quality do not affect recording.
You cannot open deck 1 while recording.
You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
the other.
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•
•
3 Press [:, TAPE] to start playback.
To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and press
When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted
when you start and stop the recording.
•
[:, TAPE].
To stop tape playback
Press [L, STOP].
Erasure prevention
Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.
To fast-forward or rewind
Press [g/REW/3] (rewind) or [f/FF/4] (fast-forward).
To select between loaded decks
Press [DECK 1/2] (remote control: [PLAY MODE]).
Side A
Note
Tape playback is momentarily interrupted if you open the other deck.
Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
in the mechanism.
•
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
•
Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be
taken up before the tape is played.
Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.
•
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
•
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.
Adhesive tape
To erase a tape
Preparation:
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].
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
1 Press [c, DECK 2] and insert the cassette to be
recorded.
Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
2 Select the source to be recorded.
Sound quality/sound field
Radio recording:
Tune in the station. (A page 10)
CD recording:
1 Insert the CD(s) you want to record.
Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
2 Prepare the desired CD recording mode.
Remote control only
Using the built-in sound quality/sound
field settings
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
Every time you press the button:
To record programmed tracks
On page 8, “Program play”, do steps:
•
HEAVY
SOFT
CLEAR
DISCO
LIVE
HALL
1 ~ 3
1 ~ 4
CD
EQ-OFF
MP3
(cancelled)
HEAVY (sound quality) : Adds punch to rock
To record specific CDs/tracks
•
1. For CD-DA, do steps 1 to 2 on page 8: “To listen to
specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function)”.
For MP3, do steps 1 to 2 on page 8: “To listen to specific
CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function)”.
Ensure CD is stopped.
SOFT (sound quality) : For background music
CLEAR (sound quality): Clarifies higher sounds
DISCO (sound field)
: Produces sound with the same kind of
lengthy reverberations heard at a disco
: Makes vocals more alive
: Adds an expansiveness to the sound to
produce the atmosphere of a great concert
hall
LIVE (sound field)
HALL (sound field)
2. MP3 For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-SONG mode: Press
[ALBUM (
or
)] to select the album.
3. For 1-SONG mode: Press [g, REW/3] or [f,
4/FF] to select the track.
Note
Tape-to-tape recording:
You cannot use PRESET EQ and SUPER SOUND EQ together.
1 Press [:, TAPE] and then [L, STOP].
2 Press [c, DECK 1] and insert the cassette you want to record.
Enhancing the sound quality
You can enhance the bass and treble effect of the sound.
3 Press [a, REC] to start recording.
Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].
Remote control: Press [S.SOUND EQ].
The button light comes on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
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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.
PHONES
AUX
To cancel
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] again.
VOLUME
Setting the time
Remote control only
This is a 12-hour clock.
1 Switch on the power.
2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK
PLAY
REC
Previous display
3
(Within 7 seconds or so)
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the time.
4 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the
time.
The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set
the time.
To display the time
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at
standby mode.
The time is shown for about 5 seconds.
Using an external unit
(See page 4 for external unit connection.)
Note
1. Press [AUX].
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
The unit comes on.
2. For listening: Proceed to step 3.
For recording: Press [a, REC] (recording starts).
3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the
external unit’s instruction manual.)
Convenient functions
To dim the display panel
Remote control only
Using headphones (not included)
Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones.
Press [DIMMER].
Plug type: 3.5mm (1/8˝) stereo
The display is dimmed and the indicators are turned off.
(The AC supply indicator remains on.)
Press [DIMMER] again to restore the display.
Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
To mute the volume
Remote control only
Turning the demo function on/off
When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may
be shown on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting
“DEMO ON”.
Press [MUTING].
Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTING” goes out.
To cancel from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (--dB), then raise
it to the required level.
Muting is also cancelled when the unit is turned off.
Press and hold [DISP, –DEMO].
The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on)
While in the standby mode, select “NO DEMO” to reduce power
consumption.
Note
DEMO function cannot be turned on when Dimmer is on.
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Timers
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
Record timer: on time→off time→source
To check the settings while the unit is off, press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/
TIMER] twice.
Using the play/record timer
Remote control only
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up
(play timer) or to record a radio station or from the aux source (record
timer).
The play and record timers cannot be used together.
Preparations:
If you use the unit after the timers are set
After using, check that the correct tape/CD are loaded before turning
the unit off.
Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 12).
For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (tape/CD/
•
•
radio/aux), and set the volume.
For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
•
Note
(A page 11) and insert the tape in deck 2 (A page 11). Tune to
the radio station (A page 10) or select the aux source (A page
12).
If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
finish time setting will not be activated.
•
If you selected AUX as the source, when the timer comes on, the
•
unit turns on and engages “AUX” as the source. If you want to
playback or record from a connected unit, set that unit’s timer to the
same time. (See the connected unit’s instruction manual.)
1 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer
function.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK
PLAY
REC
Using the sleep timer
Remote control only
Previous display
rPLAY: to set the play timer
rREC: to set the record timer
This timer turns the unit off after a set time.
2 ON time setting
1 (Within 8 seconds or so)
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the
start time.
2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).
Every time you press the button:
SLEEP 30
SLEEP 60
SLEEP 90
SLEEP 120
SLEEP OFF
3 OFF time setting
1 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the
finish time.
2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] once.
The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.
4 Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer
indicator.
Every time you press the button:
To change the setting
Press [SLEEP] to select the new setting.
PLAY
REC
(off)
You can use the sleep timer in combination with the play/record timer.
rPLAY: to turn the play timer on
Make sure the unit is off before the play/record timer’s start time.
rREC: to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or the
clock hasn’t been set.)
T
Note
The sleep timer will be turned off when you start recording from a CD.
5 Press [f] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
Play timer:
Play will start in the set condition at the set time
with volume increasing gradually to the set level.
•
Record timer: The unit comes on 30 seconds before the set
•
time with the volume muted.
To cancel the timer
Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the
display.
(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)
To change the settings (when the unit is on)
To change the play/record times
Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Re
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 4 to 5.
To change the timer
Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to select the desired timer.
Every time the button is pressed:
PLAY
REC
(off)
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Optional antenna connections
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
FM outdoor antenna
AM outdoor antenna
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
5 -12m
(
16 – 40ft.)
75 Ω coaxial cable (not included)
AM loop
antenna
(included)
1
30mm
(13
/
16
”
)
2
3
1
Shield braid
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
15mm
19
”
)
(
/
32
Core wire
2
Leave the loop antenna connected.
Note
Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
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•
Specifications
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
SPEAKER SECTION
AMPLIFIER SECTION
FTC output power
Track system
Heads
4 track, 2 channel
Type
2 way, 2 speaker system
THD 10%, both channels driven
60Hz–16kHz
Speaker(s)
Woofer
16cm (61/2˝) cone type
6cm (23/8˝) cone type
6Ω
Record/playback Solid permalloy head
60W per channel (6Ω)
120W
Erasure
Motor
Recording system
Erasing system
Tape speed
Double gap ferrite head
DC servo motor
Tweeter
Total FTC power
Impedance
Input power (IEC)
RMS output power
AC bias 100 kHz
AC erase 100 kHz
4.8 cm/s (17/8 ips)
80W (Max)
THD 10%, both channels driven
Output sound pressure level
81dB/W (1.0m)
4 kHz
1kHz
80W per channel (6Ω)
Total RMS power
Input sensitivity
AUX
160W
Overall frequency response
(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT)
NORMAL (TYPE I)
Cross over frequency
Frequency range
35Hz–28kHz (–16 dB)
50Hz–26kHz (–10 dB)
250mV
35 Hz–14 kHz
Input impedance
AUX
S/N
50 dB (A weighted)
0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time
13.3kΩ
Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 x 330 x 207mm
(821/32˝ x 13˝ x 85/32˝)
Wow and flutter
Mass
2.7kg (6.0 lb.)
FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range
Approx. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
GENERAL
Power supply
Power consumption
87.9–107.9MHz (200kHz steps)
AC 120V, 60 Hz
165 W
87.5–108.0MHz (100kHz steps)
CD SECTION
Sampling frequency
Decoding
Sensitivity
2.5ØV (IHF)
44.1kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 330 x 363mm
S/N 26dB
Antenna terminal(s)
2.2ØV
(927/32˝ x 13˝ x 149/32˝)
16 bit linear
75Ω (unbalanced)
Beam source/wavelength
Mass
7.3 kg (16.1 lb.)
Semiconductor laser/780nm
AM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range
Number of channels
Frequency response
Stereo
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.34W
520–1710kHz (10kHz steps)
20Hz–20kHz (+1, –2dB)
Below measurable limit
8fs
Sensitivity
Note:
Wow and flutter
Digital filter
D/A converter
S/N 20dB (at 1000 kHz)
560ØV/m
1. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
MASH (1 bit DAC)
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
MP3
Bit rate
32kbps–320kbps
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by
the digital spectrum analyzer.
Sampling frequency
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
4. Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or
Product information
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
For product information or assistance with product operation:
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing —Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing
to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts —When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on the
back page.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care
Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca),
or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
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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 14 if you reside in Canada.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers @.
Common Problems
Turn off the demo function. @
If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. @
Although the unit is in
standby mode, the display
lights up and changes
continuously.
Turn the volume up.
No sound.
Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of
the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power,
and using the unit in a hot environment.
Sound stops.
Check the speaker connections. 4
Sound is unfixed, reversed or
comes from one speaker
only.
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from this unit’s cables.
Humming heard during play.
“ERROR” is displayed.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
“– –:– –” appears on the
display at standby mode.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the
time. @
“F61” is displayed.
Check and correct the speaker cords connection. 4
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers
or doesn’t light.
Use an outdoor antenna. $
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
A low hum is heard during
AM broadcasts.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.
The location and orientation of the 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.
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Clean the heads. See below
Recording is not possible.
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. !
Playing discs
T
The disc may be upside down. 7
The display is wrong or
play won’t start.
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait for about an
hour for it to clear and try again.
The total number of tracks
displayed differs each time
the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
CD-RW cannot be read.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before recording.
The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
“VBR–” is displayed
instead of the remaining
play time.
There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring there is no disc in the tray,
close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.
Re
Remote control
Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 3
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
Remote control doesn’t
work.
Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
For a cleaner, crisper sound
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric
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/Technics 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,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refur-
bished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjust-
ments, 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 anyone other than a Factory
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Product or Part Name
Audio Products (except items listed below)
All Audio Racks (cabinets)
Parts
Labor
One (1) year
Thirty (30) days
One (1) year
Not Applicable
Technics Stand Alone Speakers, Subwoofer
Speakers
Three (3) years
Three (3) years
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer
Card Adapters
One (1) year
Not Applicable
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 images,
data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration
only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
(in exchange for defective item)
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,
Microphones, Adapters
Ninety (90) days Ninety (90) days
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs
(in exchange for defective item)
Ten (10) days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery
Packs (in exchange for defective item)
Ninety (90) days
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warran-
ty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your
satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses
listed for the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your prod-
uct during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original pur-
chase date is required for warranty service.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
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