Panasonic SC-AK523 manual

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    RQT7330-5P CD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-AK520 SC-AK523 SC-AK320 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. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Panasonic has determin[...]

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    RQT7330 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following systems. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-AK520. System SC-AK520 SC-AK523 SC-AK320 SC-AK323 Main [...]

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    RQT7330 3 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. Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur- chased is only the start of your musical enjoyme[...]

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    RQT7330 4 Batteries The remote contr ol 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. Do not: • put heavy o[...]

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    RQT7330 5 Disc inf ormation Choose CDs with this mark: Do not: • 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[...]

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    RQT7330 6 4 A C po wer supply cor d Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only . Do not use it with other equipment. For your ref erence T o save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. Y ou will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit. 2 AM loop an[...]

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    RQT7330 7 Main unit Center console Remote control Buttons such as 2 function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. [ Sleep timer + Auto off button [SLEEP, AUTO OFF] ..... 16, 17 Disc button [DISC] ................................................................. 8 ] Program button [PROGRAM] .................................... [...]

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    RQT7330 8 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 select the desired mode. Every time you press the button: ALL-DISC 1-RANDOM 1-SONG 1-DISC A-RANDOM ALL-DISC: Pl ay s all loaded discs in succession from the selected disc to the fi[...]

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    RQT7330 9 Program play You can program up to 24 tracks. Remote control only Preparation: Press [ : : : : : / J J J J J , CD] and then [ L , CLEAR]. Press [PROGRAM]. “PGM” appears. Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1] – [5] to select the disc. Select the tracks with the numbered buttons. To select track 10 or over, press [ > 10] then th[...]

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    RQT7330 10 Album skip play During play or stop On the remote control Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the desired album . On the main unit Push the joystick up/down ([ALBUM /CHARA)] or [ALBUM /CHARA]) to select the desired album. When selecting in the stop mode: Press [ : / J , CD] to start play. Play starts from the first track of the selected album[...]

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    RQT7330 11 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 select the album. To select album 10 or over, press [ > 10] once then the two digits. To select album 100 or over, press [ > 10] twice then the thr[...]

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    RQT7330 12 CD display for MP3 During play or pause AK520 AK523 Remote control only Press [CD DISP] to select a desired CD display mode. Every time you press the button: a Remaining play time, Original display b Elapsed play time, Album title c Elapsed play time, Track title d Elapsed play time, ID3 album name e Elapsed play time, ID3 title name f E[...]

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    RQT7330 13 To recall a marked track number in the current disc During play or stop On the remote control Press [MARKER] to recall a marker. On the main unit Press [MARKER, -RECALL] to recall a marker. Play starts from the track recalled. Note • “NO MARKER” indicates that the marker in the current disc is empty. • The marker memory is cleare[...]

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    RQT7330 14 You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes. 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. 1 Press [ : , TAPE]. The unit comes on. If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play). 2 Pre[...]

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    RQT7330 15 Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna • Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. • The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. AM outdoor antenna Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. Leave the loop antenna connected. Note[...]

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    RQT7330 16 Other functions 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: 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 displa[...]

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    RQT7330 17 To check the settings Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on to select “ r PLAY ” or “ r REC ” . The settings are shown in the following order: Play timer: start time → finish time → source → volume Record timer: start time → finish time → source To check the settings while the unit is off, press [SHIFT] + [[...]

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    RQT7330 18 T r oubleshooting 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[...]

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    RQT7330 19 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION AK520 Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 60 Hz – 3 kHz (Low channel) 55 W per channel (6 Ω ) 3 kHz – 16 kHz (High channel) 55 W per channel (6 Ω ) 40 Hz – 100 Hz (Subwoofer channel) 140 W (8 Ω ) Total power 360 W (Total) Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 1 kHz (Low channel) 65[...]

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    Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com 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 Panaso[...]