AF T MOCK-UP DR 7 May 09 Operating Instructions CD Stereo System Model No. SC-AK580 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Inside of product RQTX0271 ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL ESPAÑOL – If you see this symbol – 2 RQTX0271-B_GB.
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
Placement of speakers Preparing the remote control Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. ENGLISH Use alkaline or manganese batteries. Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. ESPAÑOL 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.
Making the connections ENGLISH Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. Antenna connections Place the antenna where reception is best. ■ FM indoor antenna ■ AM loop antenna Adhesive tape Use a Phillips-head screwdriver, etc. Red White Black Stand the antenna up on its base. Click! ESPAÑOL Please refer to “Connecting to other external unit” on page 17 for more information on the AUX connection. ESPAÑOL Push Note: Do not screw too tightly.
Making the connections (continued) Optional antenna connections Use an outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. ENGLISH Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
Overview of controls Main unit ENGLISH 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) 1 Standby/on switch [y/l] (6, 19) 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.
Overview of controls (continued) Remote control ENGLISH Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit (\ page 7).
Discs 2 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 facing up. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Press [6, CD] to start play. You can also press [3, 1] ~ [3, 5] or [¶ DISC] and then [ ¶ 1] ~ [ ¶ 5] to select and play the other loaded discs. You can listen to specific discs and tracks. Preparation Select and play your desired disc. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode. 1-DISC Play one selected disc.
Discs (continued) Changing multiple discs ENGLISH By main unit only Press [0, EXCHANGE] repeatedly to check and change multiple discs. Note: • The tray with a disc being played will not open. • If the player is stopped, all trays will open. To close the remaining trays simultaneously, press [0, OPEN/CLOSE]. Clear the last track Press [DEL] in the stop mode. Clear all programmed tracks Press [7] (clear) in the stop mode. “CLEAR ALL” is displayed.
Using the FM/AM radio ENGLISH Memory preset Manual tuning 30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. 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 required station. ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being “ received. To tune automatically Press and hold [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] until the frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it finds a station.
USB ENGLISH The USB connectivity enables you to record sound or music tracks from various sources to MP3 format and store into the USB mass storage device which can be played back. Typically, USB memory devices (bulk only transfer). Connecting a USB mass storage device Preparation Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up. It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable.
You can record MP3 tracks stored in an album from disc to a USB device. 1 Insert the disc you want to record. 2 Press [6, CD] and then [7] (stop). 3 Press [5/∞, ALBUM] to select the desired album. Recording speed: CD to USB device Erased a recorded track Press [7] (stop). Recording stops at the last completed track in the album. “NO. FXXX” which is the folder name will be displayed. Example: If recording stops amidst the fourth track, only the first three tracks will be stored.
USB (continued) Erasing the recorded tracks ENGLISH Recording mode You can select the desired recording mode before you start the basic recording (\ page 12). Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select your desired setting. 128 KBPS 192 KBPS 320 KBPS This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily. 1 Press [6, USB] and then [7] (stop). 2 Press [5, ∞, 1, 2] to select your desired album or track.
Using the timers To activate the timer CLOCK ˚ REC ˚ PLAY Original display 2 3 ( Within 8 seconds or so ) Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to set the time. Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to finish setting the time. Displaying the clock Press [CLOCK / TIMER] once when the unit is on or in standby mode. The time is displayed for a few seconds. Note: Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Using sound effects Changing the sound quality: RE-MASTER ENGLISH Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired setting.
Using other equipments Avoid interfering with other Panasonic equipment Connecting to other external unit ENGLISH Note: All peripheral components and cables are sold separately. You can connect to an analogue player with a built-in phone equaliser. Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control.
Troubleshooting guide ENGLISH 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. ESPAÑOL ■ Common problems Page When the unit is in standby mode, the display lights up and changes continuously. • Turn off the demo function. 6 No response from the unit even though it has been turned on.
■ Unit displays “NO PLAY” • Check the content. • Only MP3 format files can be played. • Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then turn back on. Alternatively, format the USB device and record the desired tracks again and playback the device. — — 14 “F61” • Check and correct the speaker cords connection. If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer. • Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then turn back on. 5 — “ERROR” • Incorrect operation performed.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION USB SECTION RMS output power stereo mode Front Ch (both channels driven) Total RMS stereo mode power 250 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz 500 W FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION Preset station FM 30 stations AM 15 stations Frequency Modulation (FM) Frequency range 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna terminal 75 Ω (unbalanced) Amplitude Modulation (AM) Frequency range 522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step) AUX input RCA pin jack Music Port (front) jack Sensitivity 100 mV, 4.
