Operating Instructions CD Stereo System SC-AK280 Model No. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions thoroughly before connecting, These operating instructions are applicable to the operating or adjusting this product.
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(Back of product) Inside of product RQT8043...
Caution for AC Mains Lead Figure A Figure B Fuse cover Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) RQT8043...
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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 Making the connections ........6 direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, Placement of speakers ........7 and excessive vibration.
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 Push White Black Please refer to “Connecting to other Stand the...
Optional antenna connections Optional antenna connections Use 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 (not included) Rear panel of Rear panel of...
Preparing the remote control Aim at the remote control signal sensor (\ page 9), avoiding Use alkaline or manganese batteries. obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
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) Disc trays 1 Standby/on switch [y/l] (8, 25)
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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 (17) Play timer or record timer setting (17) Disc selection (11) Sleep timer setting (18) Auto off function...
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, “Play The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray Mode function”), you can search only...
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Discs (continued) Note: 1-DISC Plays one selected disc randomly. RANDOM • “NO TAG” is displayed if titles with tags have not 1 DISC RND been entered. 1- ALBUM • This unit can display album, track and artist name RANDOM Play all tracks in one selected album with MP3 ID3 tags (version 1.0 and 1.1).
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NOTE about using a DualDisc Cancel Press [PROGRAM] in the stop program mode. The digital audio content side of a DualDisc mode does not meet the technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so Replay the Press [PROGRAM] then [6, CD] in playback may not be possible.
Cassette tape – Play and record The buttons described for “Cassette tape – Play and record” are mainly using the main unit unless Recording Recording indicated otherwise. Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be used, Basic play Basic play but this unit will not be able to record or erase them...
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Press [ ¶ REC, TAPE] to start recording. Erasure prevention Stop recording Press [7, –DEMO] (stop). The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown. To prevent recording Record on the Turn the cassette over and press other side of the [¶...
Using the FM/AM radio Manual tuning Manual tuning Memory preset Memory preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. Press [ FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Preparation Press [ TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [4 / 1] or [¡...
Using the timers Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to set the Setting the clock Setting the clock starting time. Start time This is a 24-hour clock. Press [ CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Each time you press the button: ˚...
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Using the timers (continued) Note: • The play timer will start at the preset time with Using the sleep timer Using the sleep timer volume increasing gradually to preset level. • The record timer will start 30 seconds before the set This function enables you to turn off the unit time with the volume muted.
Using sound effects Press [ 4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to adjust the Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: level. Preset EQ Preset EQ Press [ PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your By main unit only desired setting.
Recording from a USB mass storage device The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play MP3 tracks from USB mass storage class. Press [4 / 1 ] or [¡ / ¢] to select the Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer) desired track for recording.
Avoid interfering with other portable audio equipment. Panasonic equipment Panasonic equipment Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control. You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”.
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Using other optional equipments (continued) Connecting to other external unit Connecting to other external unit You can connect to an analogue player with a built-in phone equaliser. Rear panel of this “LINE OUT” main unit position Analogue player (not included) Playing or recording from an external unit Press [ AUX] (main unit: [MUSIC P./ AUX]...
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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Troubleshooting guide (continued) ■ Radio Page Distorted sound or • Use an outdoor antenna. noise is heard. The stereo indicator fl ickers or does not light. A beat sound is heard. • Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —...
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. (Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2.) 2 While pressing and holding down [ y/I] on the main unit, reconnect the AC mains lead.
Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION CASSETTE DECK SECTION RMS Output power stereo mode Track system 4 track, 2 channel Front Ch (both channels driven) Heads 125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Record/playback Solid permalloy head Total RMS stereo mode power 250 W Erasure Double gap ferrite head...
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USB SECTION GENERAL USB Port Power supply AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz USB Standard USB 2.0 full speed Power consumption 65 W Media fi le format support Dimensions (WxHxD) MP3 ( .mp3) 250 mm x 333 mm x 310 mm USB device fi...
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