Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak220 Operating Instructions

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CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Model No.  SC-AK220
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the 
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
PPC
For U.S.A.
Table of contents
Listening caution................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................. 3
Supplied accessories............................................................ 3
The remote control................................................................ 3
Set-up..................................................................................... 4
Front panel controls.............................................................. 5
Disc information.................................................................... 6
CDs ......................................................................................... 6
Basic play............................................................................. 7
Track skip play..................................................................... 7
Album skip play.................................................................... 7
CD display............................................................................ 7
Starting play from a specific track........................................ 7
Repeat play.......................................................................... 8
To listen to specific CDs and tracks
   (CD Play Mode function)................................................... 8
Program play........................................................................ 8
Marking a track.................................................................... 9
INTRO function (Album scan).............................................. 9
Title search function............................................................. 9
Radio.................................................................................... 10
Cassettes.............................................................................. 11
Sound quality/sound field................................................... 11
Other functions.................................................................... 12
Using an external unit........................................................ 12
Using headphones (not included)....................................... 12
Turning the demo function on/off........................................ 12
Auto-off function................................................................. 12
Setting the time.................................................................. 12
Convenient functions.......................................................... 12
Timers................................................................................... 13
Optional antenna connections........................................... 14
Specifications...................................................................... 14
Product Service................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting guide........................................................ 15
Maintenance......................................................................... 15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.).................Back cover 
						

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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 system.
SystemSC-AK220
Main unitSA-AK220
SpeakersSB-AK220
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.  TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED
ON THE APPARATUS.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur-
chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip-
ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ-
ation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound
come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive
hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE
your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
•Start your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
•Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage
or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:
CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician
for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Listening caution
Except for U.S.A.
Inside of product 
						

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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.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts.
In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to
“Accessory Purchases” on the back cover.
AC power supply cord .. 1 pc.
(RJA0065-A)FM indoor antenna . .1pc.
(RSA0006-J)
Supplied accessories
Remote control
transmitter..................... 1 pc.
• Black: (N2QAHB000045)
For U.S.A. only
• Silver: (EUR7710020)AM loop antenna .. 1 pc.
(N1DADYY00002)
Batteries............. 2 pcs.
Batteries
The remote control
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
Use
•
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
•mix old and new batteries.•use different types at the same time.•heat or expose to flame.•take apart or short-circuit.•attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.•use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.•keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even
when held close to the front panel.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 objects on the remote control.•take the remote control apart.•spill liquids onto the remote control.Remote control
signal sensor
Transmission
windowAbout 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor
MEMORY 
						

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4 AC power supply cord
 Note
The included AC power supply cord 
is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
For your reference
Information you enter into the unit’s
memory, except for time, remains 
intact for up to a week after the AC 
power supply cord is disconnected.
2 AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up
on its base.
(R)
(L)
1 FM indoor antenna
Adhesive tape
Affix where
reception is best.
(L)(R)
RL
Set-up
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.
PreparationTwist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords.
3Speakers
Placement
Caution•Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do
so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and
may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if
damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in
performance.
•Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.
Speakers are designed identically so that
no left or right channel orientation is
necessary.
 Note
•Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32)
away from the system for proper ventilation.
•These speakers do not have magnetic
shielding. Do not place them near
televisions, personal computers or other
devices easily influenced by magnetism.
•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.
Connection•An analog player with a built-in phono
equalizer can be connected.
•For details, refer to the instruction manual
of the units which are to be connected.
•When units other than those described
above are to be connected, please
consult your audio dealer.
External unit (optional)
Analog player (not included)
MEMORY
Red (+) Black
Red
Black (–)
1
3
2
Connect the left (L)
side in the same way. 
						

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1AC supply indicator [AC IN]
This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power
supply.
2Standby/on switch [
f ff f
f/I, POWER]
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.
3Display
4Deck 1 cassette holder......................................................... 11
5Disc tray
6CD tray open/close button [c, OPEN/CLOSE].................... 7
7CD direct play buttons [1 ~ 5]............................................... 7
8Remote control signal sensor............................................... 3
9Headphones jack [PHONES]................................................ 12
!Deck 2 cassette holder......................................................... 11
!Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ]................... 11
#CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel select, time adjust buttons
[g/REW/3, f/FF/4] ................................................. 7- 13
$Tuner/band select button [TUNER, BAND]........................ 10
%CD play/pause button [:/ J, CD] .......................................... 7
&Preset EQ select button [PRESET EQ]............................... 11
(Deck 1 open button [c, DECK 1]....................................... 11
)Display, demonstration button [DISP, –DEMO]............. 7, 12
~Record button [a, REC]....................................................... 11
+AUX button [AUX]................................................................ 12
,Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP]............................... 12
-Tape play button [:, TAPE]................................................ 11
.Deck select button [DECK 1/2]............................................ 11
/Stop/program clear button [L, STOP]........................ 7, 9, 11
:Deck 2 open button [c, DECK 2]....................................... 11
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].....12, 13
Play mode select button [PLAY MODE]..................... 8, 10, 11
Use this for selecting CD play mode, tune mode, FM mode,
AM beat proof and deck select.
?Repeat button [REPEAT]....................................................... 8
@Delete button [DEL]............................................................... 9
[Album skip buttons [     ,     , ALBUM].................................. 7
\Intro button [INTRO].............................................................. 9
]Marker memory/recall button [MARKER]............................. 9^Shift button [SHIFT]
To use functions labeled in orange    :
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
 
For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/TIMER] and
 [rPLAY/REC]
_Dimmer + Play timer/record timer button
[DIMMER, rPLAY/REC]..................................................12, 13
{CD display + Clock/timer button
[CD DISP, CLOCK/TIMER]............................................... 7, 12
|Numbered, character buttons
[X XX X
X10, 1–9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#]............................................7-10
}CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel select, time adjust, cursor buttons
[g, REW/3,      CURSOR,
f, 4/FF, CURSOR    ]..................................................7-13
VEnter button [ENTER]........................................................ 8, 9
0Title search mode select button [TITLE SEARCH].............. 9
1Muting button [MUTING]..................................................... 12
Front panel controls
DECK 1DECK 2
CDTUNERBAND
AUXTA P ESTOPDISP  DEMOPRESET EQ
FFREW 
SUPER SOUND EQ
REC    DECK
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Disc information
Disc type Logo Indication used
in instructions
Audio CD
CD
CD-R/RW–CD MP3
(Depending on the
recording format A see above)
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 CDs with liquids. (Wipe
with a soft, dry cloth.)
•use CDs printed with label
printers available on the market.
Always observe the following points:
•Load only 1 CD on the tray.
•Load CDs as shown in the figure.
An adaptor is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles).
•Set the system on a flat, level surface.
•Always unload all CDs before moving the unit.
Do not:
•set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.
•move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded.
•put anything except a CD in the tray.
•use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked.
•disconnect the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet
during disc changing operation.
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12 
 cm CD This unit can play MP3 and CD-DA (digital audio) format audio
CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables
CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon
completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
CD selection
To prevent damage
This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.
Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.
This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions.
When making MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc format
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
File format
MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
To play in a certain order
Prefix the folder and file names with 3-digit
numbers in the order you want to play them.
Files may not be recorded in numbered order if
the prefixes have different numbers of digits. For
example: 1????.mp3, 2????.mp3, 10????.mp3.
However, some writing software may also
cause recording to occur in a different order.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
multimedia.
Limitations on MP3 play
•This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
•When both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc over a
number of sessions:
•If the first session contains MP3 recordings, the unit will play from
the MP3 made in that session till the session before the first CD-DA
recordings.
•If the first session contains CD-DA recordings, the unit will play only
the recordings made in that session. The subsequent sessions will
be ignored.
•Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or
recording.
•Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded
them.
•Lower case letters will be displayed as upper case.
root
001
002
003001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
004.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
MP3 information
Disc information
CDs
Example: 
						

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1Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.The unit comes on.
2Set a CD in the tray. (Label must face upward.)
To continue loading CDs in the other trays
Press [1]–[5] to select the required tray and press [c, OPEN/
CLOSE] to open the tray.
Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
3Press [1]–[5] to play your desired disc.
(Alternatively, you can press [:/J, CD] if the current disc is your
desired CD.)
The track number and its elapsed playing time are shown.
Use the CD Play Mode function’s ALL-DISC mode to play CDs in
succession. (A page 8)
To stop the disc play
Press [L, STOP].
One touch play
During standby mode and when a CD is loaded, press [:/J, CD] or
[1] – [5].
The unit comes on and play starts.
To pausePress [:/J, CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
To search forward/Hold down [g/REW/3] (backward)
backwardor [f/FF/4] (forward) during play or pause.
Note
•CD 
During 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (A page 8), you
cannot skip to tracks already played.
•During program play (A page 8), 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play,
you can search only within the track.
•You cannot use search function for MP3 files.
•Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You
cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.
L
MP3 Display when in the stop mode (example)
File format indicator
“MP3”: Indicates the disc contains MP3 files
Track skip playCD MP3
During play or stop
Press [ g/REW/3]
 or [f/FF/4] to select the desired
track.
When selecting in the stop mode
Example: 
MP3
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Play starts from the selected track.
MP3 
To play from another album, refer to “Album skip play”. (A see
right)
CDs
Current disc indicator
Basic playCD MP3Album skip playMP3
Remote control only
During play or stop
Press [ALBUM (      or      )] to select the desired album.
When selecting in the stop mode (example):
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
To play from another track, refer to “Track skip play”. (
A see left)
CD displayCD MP3
During play or pause
Press [ DISP, –DEMO]
 (remote control: Press [CD DISP])
to select a desired CD display mode.
Every time you press the button:CD
Elapsed play time ↔ Remaining play time
MP3
a Remaining    →bAlbum title       →cTrack title
     play time
gElapsed ←fID3 artist  ←eID3 title  ←dID3 album
      play time       name       name       name
↓
↑
 Note
CD
•When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time
display shows “– –:– –”.
MP3
•When a title is longer than 8 characters, it will scroll across the
display. If you selected a mode from b - f (see above), the
scrolling will start again after every 3 seconds.
•“NO ID3” is displayed if titles with ID3 tags haven’t been entered.
•Maximum number of displayable characters:
Album/track title: 31
ID3 album/title/artist name: 30
(ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about
the track.)
•This unit can display album and track titles with ID3 tags (version
1.0 and 1.1). Titles containing text data that the unit doesn’t support
cannot be displayed.
•Titles entered with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly on this
unit.
Starting play from a specific trackCDMP3
Remote control only
1Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the
disc, then press [
L, CLEAR].
2MP3
Press [ALBUM (    or    )] and then the numbered
buttons to select the album.
To select album 10 or over, press [X10] once then the two digits.
To select album 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three digits.
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
3Select the track with the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] once then the two digits.MP3 
To select track 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three
digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
Note
CD 
You cannot use this function with 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM
mode.
Total number of tracks
(on the current disc)
File format indicator
Current album Current track
Current albumNumber of tracks
in current album
Example:
a
Remaining play
time
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CDs
To listen to specific CDs and      CD MP3
tracks (CD Play Mode function)
a ALL-DISC: Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
selected disc to the final disc .
b 1-SONG: Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
c 1-ALBUM:
MP3 
Plays one selected album on the selected disc.
d 1-RANDOM:
CD 
Plays one selected disc in random order.
e A-RANDOM:
CD Plays all loaded discs in random order.
f 1-DISC: Plays one selected disc.
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
CD
1Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
Every time you press the button:
Proceed to step 4 when you selected A-RANDOM in step 1.
2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select
the disc.
The CD starts.
3Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
Press the numbered buttons to select the track in
the current disc.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] and then the two digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
4Only when you selected “A-RANDOM” in step 1
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
MP3
1Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
Every time you press the button:
2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select
the disc.
The CD starts.
3When you selected “1-ALBUM” or “1-SONG” in step 1
Press [ALBUM (     or     )] to select the album.Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
4Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
Press the numbered buttons to select the track in
the current album.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] and then the two digits.
To select track 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
Repeat playCD MP3
Remote control only
Press [REPEAT] during play.
“” is displayed.
To cancel repeat play
Press [REPEAT] to clear “” .
Note
You can use repeat mode with program play (A see right) and CD
play mode (A see below) functions.
To stop play
Press [L, CLEAR].
When playback ends
The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed
even if the unit is turned off.
 Final disc
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”.
Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3
L
MP3 
When “NOT MP3/ERROR1” appears on the display
An unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that
track and play the next one.
 Note
•You cannot use program mode together with CD Play Mode function.
•MP3 
During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done
within the current album.
Program playCD MP3
You can program up to 24 tracks.
Remote control only
CD
Preparation: Press [
: :: :
:/
J JJ J
J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select
the disc.
3Select the tracks with the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
4Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
MP3
Preparation:
1. Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.
2. Press [L, CLEAR].
1Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
2Press [ALBUM (      or     )] to select the album.
To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons
after pressing [ALBUM (      or      )].
To select album 10 or over, press [
X10] once then the two digits.
To select album 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three
digits.
3Press [ g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the track.
To select a track directly, press the numbered buttons after
pressing [ g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] once then the two digits.
To select track 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three
digits.
4Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 2 ~ 4 to program other tracks.
5Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
To exit program modePress [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program
by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].)
You can do the following while “P” is
displayed
•To check program contents
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
Every time you press the button:
CDThe track number and program order are displayed.
MP3Program order is displayed, then album number and track
number.
aALL-DISC → b1-SONG → c1-ALBUM
      f1-DISC 
 ←→
aALL-DISC → b1-SONG → d 1-RANDOM → e A-RANDOM
          f1-DISC 
  ←→
Track numberProgram order 
						

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To recall a marked track number in the current disc
During play or stopPress [MARKER] 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 cleared when you open the CD tray.
•For CD-DA, you cannot use this function during 1-RANDOM and
A-RANDOM play.
•You cannot use this function during program mode.
INTRO function (Album scan)MP3
You can find an album by listening to the first track of all albums in the
current disc for 10 seconds each.
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1Press [INTRO].
INTRO function starts.
(INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the
last album on the current disc.)
2While your desired album is playing, press [
: :: :
:/J, CD].Play continues from the first track of the album.
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [L, CLEAR].
Title search functionMP3
You can search for your desired album/track with its keyword (part of
the title).
Album / track title search
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1For album title search
Press [TITLE SEARCH]
 once.
For track title search
Press [TITLE SEARCH]
 twice.
2Enter the characters of the keyword for the title.(A see right: “Entering characters”)
Marking a trackCD MP3
You can mark one track each on the discs loaded so that you can
start play from them later.
Remote control only
To mark a track
1During play or stop
Select your desired track.
(For MP3, refer to “Track skip play” on page 7.
For CD-DA, press the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [
X10] then the two digits.)
2Hold down [MARKER] until “STORING” blinks on the
display.
The selected track is stored in the marker of the current disc.
 Note
If a track is already stored in the marker, it will be replaced next time
you store a new track in the same marker.
3Press [ENTER]
Title search starts.
The matched title is displayed.
: Blinks to indicate album title search mode.
: Blinks to indicate track title search mode.
To show the matched title again
Press [ENTER].
To show the next/previous search result
Press [f, 4/FF] (next) or [
 g, REW/3]
 (previous).
Press [
:/J, CD] to start play from the album/track found.
For album search, play starts from the first track of the album.
(Search mode is cancelled.)
To cancel partway through
Press [
L, CLEAR].
When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display shows
“NOT FOUND”.
 Note
You cannot use title search function in program mode.
•To add to the programCD 
Do steps 2 and 3.
MP3 
Do steps 2 ~ 4.
•To clear the last track
Press [DEL].
•To clear all tracks
Press [L, CLEAR].
While “CLEAR ALL” is blinking, press the button again to clear all tracks.
 Note
•You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.
•MP3 
The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or
open the CD tray.
•MP3 
You cannot program more than one CD for MP3.
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1 11 1
1Press the numbered button to select the required character.
Characters allocated to the numbered buttons:
Numbered Characters
buttons
11
2 A B C 2
3 D E F 3
4 G H I 4
5 J K L 5
10space !”#$ %&’()∗+,– ./:;=?_ `
Numbered Characters
buttons
6 M N O 6
7 P Q R S 7
8 T U V 8
9 W X Y Z 9
00
You can search for “ < ” or “ > ” by entering “ ( ” or “ ) ”.
The characters change each time a numbered button is pressed.
For example, every time you press [2]:
A
 → B → C → 2
The special characters will be displayed as below:
Entering characters
You can enter a keyword of up to 8 characters for album/track title
search. You can only enter upper case letters but the unit also searches
for lower case.
Remote control only
Characters   Main unit display   Characters   Main unit display
!,
”–
#.
$/
%:
&;
’=
(
?
)
_
∗
`
+
Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to the recording
format/software used.
2 22 2
2
Press [CURSOR      ] to enter the character.
Repeat steps 1~2 to complete the keyword.
LEditing keywords
To move the cursor
Press [CURSOR (      or      )].
Deleting a character
1. Move the cursor over the character to be deleted.
2. Press [DEL].
Editing a character
1. Move the cursor over the character to be edited.
2. Enter the correct character. 
						

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Remote control only
There are two methods of pre-setting stations.
Automatic presetting :All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.
Manual presetting :You can select the stations to preset and the
order they are preset in.
Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
Preparation:
Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Automatic presetting
Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Preparation:
 Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.
Hold down [PROGRAM] until the frequency changes.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in.
Manual presetting
Pre-set the stations one at a time.
1Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or
[f, 4/FF] to tune to the desired station.
2Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or
[f, 4/FF] to select a channel.
3Press [PROGRAM].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.
Selecting channels
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
To enter channel 10 or over, press [X10], then the two digits.
     OR
1Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the
channel.
1Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.
The unit comes on.
Every time you press the button:
FM ↔ AM
2Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select
“MANUAL”.
Every time you press the button:
MANUAL ↔ PRESET
3Hold down [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] for a moment
to search for a station.
The frequency stops when it finds a clear station.
To stop during the process, press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].
Under excessive interference, a station may not be found.
Press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] repeatedly to tune step-by-
step.
“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
If noise is excessive in FM
Remote control only
Hold down [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is
weak.
Hold down [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.
“MONO” is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz stepsMain unit only
Hold down [TUNER, BAND]. The display changes in a few seconds to
show the current minimum FM frequency. Continue to hold down the
button until the minimum frequency changes. The step is changed.
Repeat the above to change the step back.
Note
•After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared.
•Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while
listening to an AM broadcast.
Manual tuning
Preset tuning
Radio