Operating Instructions CD Stereo System SC-AK580 Model No. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. These operating instructions are applicable to the For optimum performance and safety, please read following system. these instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
Caution for AC Mains Lead Figure A Figure B Fuse cover Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere)
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Safety precautions Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead ......3 Placement Placement Safety precautions .......... 5 Set the unit up on an even surface away from Placement of speakers ........6 direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, Preparing the remote control ......6 and excessive vibration.
Placement of speakers Preparing the remote control Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Use alkaline or manganese batteries. Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. You cannot take the front net off the speakers. Use only the supplied speakers.
Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. Antenna connections Antenna connections Place the antenna where reception is best. ■ FM indoor antenna ■ AM loop antenna Adhesive tape Use a Phillips-head screwdriver, etc.
Making the connections (continued) Optional antenna connections Optional antenna connections Use an outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm. FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna...
Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the remote control (\ page 10). Display panel (12, 17) Disc trays 1 Standby/on switch [y/l] (8, 26)
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Overview of controls (continued) Remote control Remote control Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit (\ page 9). Clock or timer setting (20) Play timer or record timer setting (20) Disc selection (11) Sleep timer setting (21)
Discs Search Basic play Basic play through Press and hold [4 / 1] or tracks [¡ / ¢] during play or pause to search. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit • During program play (\ page 12), to open the tray. or random play (\ see below, The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray “Play Mode function”), you can...
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Discs (continued) Advanced play Advanced play Checking the track information You can view the information of the current track from Program play the display panel. Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. pause.
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Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] when NOTE about using a DualDisc Check program “PGM” is displayed in the stop The digital audio content side of a DualDisc contents mode. does not meet the technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so The track number, program order playback may not be possible.
Using the FM/AM radio RDS broadcasting Manual tuning Manual tuning This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS”...
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Manual presetting Memory preset Memory preset Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to tune to the required station. Preparation Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [PROGRAM].
Recording to a USB mass storage USB enabled device device device (not included) Panasonic will not be held responsible on the consumer’s action to record copyrighted music in the form of various audio fi les which results in copyright infringement. Note: •...
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Basic recording Recording of MP3 tracks Connect the USB device. You can record MP3 tracks stored in an album from disc to a USB device. Select the source to be recorded. Radio recording: Insert the disc you want to record. Tune in the station (\ page 14).
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USB (continued) Advanced recording functions Advanced recording functions Recording mode You can select the desired recording mode before you start the basic recording (\ page 17). High-speed recording Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select your desired setting. Recording speed: 128 KBPS 192 KBPS 320 KBPS CD to USB device...
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NOTE on USB Erasing the recorded tracks Compatible devices This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks Devices which are defi ned as USB mass storage quickly and easily. class: • USB devices that support bulk only transfer. Press [6, USB] and then [7] (stop). •...
Using the timers Setting the clock Setting the clock Using the play or record timer Using the play or record timer This is a 24-hour clock. You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record from the radio or Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
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To activate the timer Using the sleep timer Using the sleep timer Press [ ˚PLAY/REC] repeatedly to turn on your desired timer. This function enables you to turn off the unit ˚ PLAY ˚ REC No display (off) automatically after the set time. Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select your desired time.
Using sound effects Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: RE-MASTER RE-MASTER Preset EQ Preset EQ This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your recording (original soundtrack) to give you a sound desired setting.
MUSIC PORT jack. Otherwise, sound from the Panasonic equipment Panasonic equipment speaker may be distorted. Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC PORT start functioning when you operate the unit using the jack.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. ■ Common problems Page When the unit is in •...
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■ USB Page The USB drive or its • The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the contents cannot be system. read. • The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB —...
Troubleshooting guide (continued) Memory reset (Initialisation) When the following situations occur, refer to the instructions below to reset the memory: • There is no response when buttons are pressed. • You want to clear and reset the memory contents. To reset memory 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead.
Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION USB SECTION RMS output power stereo mode USB port Front Ch (both channels driven) USB Standard USB 2.0 full speed 250 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz Media fi le format support MP3 ( .mp3) Total RMS stereo mode power 500 W USB device fi...
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