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Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AK580
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
These operating instructions are applicable to the
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
following system.
instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product.
SC-AK580
System
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Main unit SA-AK580
Speakers SB-AK780
Supplied
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 x AC mai
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Safety precautions Table of contents Safety precautions ..........................................3 Placement Placement Placement of speakers ....................................4 Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Preparing the remote control .........................4 conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Making the connections ...........
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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. 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. Note: � Keep
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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. Push Note: Do not screw too tightly. Otherwise, the screwdriver goes around Red White in circle and cannot be fi xed. Black Stand the antenna up on Click! Please refer to “Connecting to other its base. external unit” o
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Making the connections (continued) O Optional antenna connections ptional 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 (not included) Rear panel of this main unit 5 to 12 m FM outdoor antenna (not included) Rear panel of this main unit Push 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) AM loop antenn
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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 8). Display panel (9, 13) Disc trays 1 Standby/on switch [y/l] (6, 19) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice Disc tray open or close versa. In standby mode, the (6, 9) unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Disc change (10) ! 6 Track skip function (9, 12) 2 8
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Overview of controls (continued) R Remote contr emote control ol Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit (\ page 7). Clock or timer setting (15) 1 Play timer or record timer setting (15) Disc selection (9) Sleep timer setting (15) Auto off function Numeric selection (9, 11, 12, 17) Volume control (12, 15) Delete function (10) Muting function Program function (10, 11) 7 Tuner (FM/AM) selection (11) Play mode function (9, 12), 8 Disc play or pa
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Discs Pl ay Mode function B Basic pla asic play y You can listen to specifi c discs and tracks. 1 Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray. The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the label Preparation facing up. Select and play your desired disc. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode. 2 Press [6, CD] to start play. 1-DISC Play one selected disc. You can also press [3, 1] ~ [3, 5] or [¶ DISC] and then 1 DISC ¶ ¶
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Discs (continued) Clear the last Pr ess [DEL] in the stop mode. C hanging multiple discs track By main unit only Clear all Press [7] (clear) in the stop mode. Press [0, EXCHANGE] repeatedly to check and change programmed “CLEAR ALL” is displayed. multiple discs. tracks Note: Note: � The tray with a disc being played will not open. � You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks. � If the player is stopped, all trays will open. To close the remaining � The program memory is cleared when y
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Using the FM/AM radio Memor Memory y preset preset Man Manu ual tuning al tuning 30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Preparation Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 3 Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to select the frequency of the Automatic presetting required station. “ ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 1 Press [OK] repeatedly to select either “CURRENT” or “LOWEST”. To tune automat
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USB The USB connectivity enables you to record sound or music tracks from various sources to MP3 format and store into the USB mass Recor Record ding to a USB mass stora ing to a USB mass storag ge e de dev vice ice storage device which can be played back. Typically, USB memory devices (bulk only transfer). Panasonic will not be held responsible on the consumer’s action to record copyrighted music in the form of various audio fi les C Connecting a USB mass stora onnecting a USB mass storag
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A Ad dv va anced recor nced record ding functions ing functions Recording of MP3 tracks You can record MP3 tracks stored in an album from disc to a USB H igh-speed recording device. 1 Insert the disc you want to record. Recording speed: 2 Press [6, CD] and then [7] (stop). CD to USB device : Four times (maximum of 4x) the normal speed. CD-RW to USB device : Two times (2x) the normal speed. 3 Press [5/∞, ALBUM] to select the desired album. 1 Insert the CD you want to record. ¶¥8 4 Press [ , USB
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USB (continued) Recording mode E rasing the recorded tracks You can select the desired recording mode before you start the This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks quickly and basic recording (\ page 12). easily. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select your desired setting. 1 Press [6, USB] and then [7] (stop). 128 KBPS 192 KBPS 320 KBPS 2 Press [5, ∞, 1, 2] to select your desired album or track. Recording mode Effect 3 Press [EDIT MODE] repeatedly to select your desired erasing mode.
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Using the timers To activate the timer Setting the c S etting the cloc lock k 5 Press [ ˚PLAY/REC] repeatedly to turn on your desired timer. ˚ PLAY ˚ REC No display (off) This is a 24-hour clock. 1 Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. 6 Press [y] to turn off the unit. Each time you press the button: The unit must be turned off for the timers to operate. CLOCK ˚ PLAY ˚ REC Change the Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 (\ see left and Original display settings above). Change the 1) Press [ ˚PLAY/R
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Using sound effects Changing the sound quality: C hanging the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ Preset EQ R RE-MASTER E-MASTER This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired setting. (original soundtrack) to give you a sound closer to the original. HEAVY CLEAR SOFT VOCAL DISCO Press [RE-MASTER] repeatedly to select either “ON RE-MASTER” or “OFF RE-MASTER”. FLAT (off) HALL LIV
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Using other equipments Note: All peripheral components and cables are sold separately. Connecting to other e Connecting to other external unit xternal unit A Av void interf oid interfe ering with other P ring with other Pa anasonic nasonic You can connect to an analogue player with a built-in phone equaliser. e equipment quipment Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control. Rear panel of “LINE OUT” this main unit
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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 solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. ■ Common problems Page When the unit is in standby � Turn off the demo function. 6 mode, the display lights up and changes continuously. No response from the unit � Press [y/l] for more than 10 seconds to turn off the unit. Alternatively, unplug the AC mains — ev
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■ Unit displays Page “NO PLAY” � Check the content. — � Only MP3 format fi les can be played. — � Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then turn back on. 14 Alternatively, format the USB device and record the desired tracks again and playback the device. “F61” � Check and correct the speaker cords connection. 5 If this does not fi x the problem, consult the dealer. � Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then turn back on. — “ERROR” � Incorrect operation performed. Read t
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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 le system FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32 USB port power 500 mA (Max) Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps (P.B) FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION USB recording * Recording fi le format MP3 ( .mp3) Preset station FM 30 stations Bit rate 128 kbps /
