Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak330, Sc-ak333, Sc-ak230 Operating Instructions

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You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback.
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will
not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.
1Press [:, TAPE].The unit comes on.
If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play).
2Press [c DECK1] or [DECK2 c] and insert the cassette.Insert with the side to be played
facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.
3Press [:, TAPE] to start playback.To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and press
[:, TAPE].
To stop tape playback
Press [L, STOP].
To fast-forward or rewind
Press [g/REW/3] (rewind) or [f/FF/4] (fast-forward).
To select between loaded decks
Press [DECK 1/2] (remote control: [PLAY MODE]).
Note
•Tape playback is momentarily interrupted if you open the other deck.
•Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
in the mechanism.
•Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be
taken up before the tape is played.
•Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.
Cassettes
Front side
Playback
Recording
To stop recording
Press [L, STOP].
If the tape finishes before the disc
The disc continues playing. Press [L, STOP] to stop it.
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [a, REC].
Note
•Changes to volume and sound/field quality do not affect recording.
•You cannot open deck 1 while recording.
•You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
the other.
•When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted
when you start and stop the recording.
Erasure prevention
Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
To erase a tape
1. Press [:, TAPE] and then [L, STOP].
2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.
Ensure there is no tape in deck 1.
3. Press [a, REC].
Selection of tapes for recording
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will
not be able to record or erase them correctly.
Preparation:
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
1Press [DECK2 c] and insert the cassette to be recorded.Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
2Select the source to be recorded.Radio recording:
Tune in the station. (A page 10)
Disc recording:
1Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
2Prepare the desired disc recording mode.
Remote control only
•To record programmed tracks
On page 8, “Program play”, do steps:
CD1 ~ 3
MP31 ~ 4
•To record specific discs/tracks
1. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
(A page 7)
2. Press [DISC] and then [1]–[5] to select the disc.
Ensure disc is stopped.
3.
MP3 
For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-SONG mode: Press
[ALBUM ( 
 or  )] to select the album.
4. For 1-SONG mode: Press [g, REW/3] or [f,
4/FF] to select the track.
Tape-to-tape recording:
1Press [:, TAPE] and then [L, STOP].
2Press [c DECK1] and insert the cassette you want to record.
3Press [a, REC] to start recording.
Side A
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
Adhesive tape
Remote control only
This is a 12-hour clock.
1Switch on the power.
2Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Every time you press the button:
3(Within 7 seconds or so)
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the time.
4Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the
time.
The display will return to whatever was displayed before you set
the time.
To display the time
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at
standby mode.
The time is shown for about 5 seconds.
Note
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.Previous display
CLOCKRECPLAY
Setting the time 
						

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H.BASSH.BASS
Using the play/record timer
Remote control onlyYou can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up
(play timer) or to record a radio station or from the aux source (record
timer).
The play and record timers cannot be used together.
Preparations:
•Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 11).
•For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (tape/disc/
radio/aux), and set the volume.
•For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
(A page 11) and insert the tape in deck 2 (A page 11). Tune to the
radio station (A page 10) or select the aux source (A page 13).
1Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer
function.
Every time you press the button:
rPLAY: to set the play timer
rREC: to set the record timer
(Proceed to the next step within 8 seconds)
2ON time setting
1Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the time.
2Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
OFF time setting
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
3Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer
indicator.
Every time you press the button:
RECPLAY
(off)
rPLAY: to turn the play timer on
rREC: to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the ON and OFF times or the
clock hasn’t been set.)
Timers
Previous display
CLOCKRECPLAY
4Press [
f ff f
f] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
•Play timer:Play will start in the set condition at the set time
with volume increasing gradually to the set level.
•Record timer:The unit comes on 30 seconds before the set
time with the volume muted.
To cancel the timer
Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the
display.
(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)
To change the settings (when the unit is on)To change the play/record times
Do steps 1, 2 and 4.
To change the source or volume
1. Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the
display.
2. Make changes to the source or volume.
3. Do steps 3 to 4.
To check the settings
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on to select “rPLAY”
or “rREC”.
The settings are shown in the following order:
Play timer: on time→off time→source→volume
Record timer: on time→off time→source
To check the settings while the unit is off, press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/
TIMER] twice.
If you use the unit after the timers are set
After using, check that the correct tape/disc are loaded before
turning the unit off.
 Note
•If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
OFF time setting will not be activated.
•If you selected AUX as the source, when the timer comes on, the
unit turns on and engages “AUX” as the source. If you want to
playback or record from a connected unit, set that unit’s timer to the
same time. (See the connected unit’s instruction manual.)
Using the sleep timer
Remote control only
This timer turns the unit off after a set time.
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).
Every time you press the button:
SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120SLEEP 60SLEEP 30SLEEP OFF
To cancel the sleep timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] once.
The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.
To change the setting
Press [SLEEP] to select the new setting.
You can use the sleep timer in combination with the play/record timer.
Make sure the unit is off before the play/record timer’s start time.
 Note
The sleep timer will be turned off when you start recording.
Timers
a, REC
AUXPHONESHeadphones
(not included)
VOLUME
AUTO OFF
SLEEPCLOCK/TIMER rPLAY/REC
DIMMER
SHIFT
g, REW/3,f, 4/FF
MUTING
PRESET EQ
AK330
AK333H.BASS or
AK230SUPER
SOUND EQ DISP, –DEMO
AK330
AK333H.BASS or
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Other functions
Remote control only
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
Every time you press the button:
HEAVY SOFTCLEAR
EQ-OFF
(cancelled)DISCOLIVEHALL
HEAVY (sound quality): Adds punch to rock
SOFT (sound quality): For background music
CLEAR (sound quality): Clarifies higher sounds
DISCO (sound field): Produces sound with the same kind of
lengthy reverberations heard at a disco
LIVE (sound field): Makes vocals more alive
HALL (sound field): Adds an expansiveness to the sound to
produce the atmosphere of a great concert
hall
Note
You cannot use PRESET EQ together with H.BASS (
AK330  AK333)
or SUPER SOUND EQ (
AK230).
Enhancing the bass sound
You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can
be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal.
Press [H.BASS].The button light comes on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
Enhancing the sound qualityAK230
You can enhance the bass and treble effect of the sound.
Press [SUPER SOUND EQ].Remote control: Press [S.SOUND EQ].
The button light comes on.
Press the button again to cancel.
The button light goes out.
Sound quality/sound field
Using the built-in sound quality/sound
field settings
Using an external unit
(See above for external unit connection.)
1. Press [AUX].
The unit comes on.
2.For listening: Proceed to step 3.
For recording: Press [a, REC] (recording starts).
3. Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the
external unit’s instruction manual.)
External unit connections
•
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.Analog player
(not included) Rear panel of
this unit
(L)(R)
RL
Auto-off function
Remote control only
When disc or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.
This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].
“AUTO OFF”  is shown on the display.
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.
If you select tuner or AUX as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It
comes on again when you select disc or tape.
To cancel
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] again.
Convenient functions
To dim the display panel
Remote control only
Press [DIMMER].
The display is dimmed and the indicator is turned off.
(The AC supply indicator remains on.)
Press [DIMMER] again to restore the display.
Switching displaysAK330  AK333
Press [DISP, –DEMO] to select the desired display mode.Every time you press the button:
To mute the volume
Remote control only
Press [MUTING].
Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTING” goes out.
To cancel from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (--dB), then raise
it to the required level.
Muting is also cancelled when the unit is turned off.
Normal
(off)Peak holdReflection
Using headphones (not included)
Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8˝) stereo
 Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
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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 remedies indicated in
the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on the back cover if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the
“Product information” on page 15 if you reside in Canada.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4.
Playing discs Listening to the radio
Using the cassette deck
Common Problems
Although the unit is in
standby mode, the display
lights up and changes
continuously.
No sound.
Sound stops.
Sound is unfixed, reversed or
comes from one speaker
only.
Humming heard during play.
“ERROR” is displayed.
“– –:– –” appears on the
display at standby mode.
“F61” is displayed.Turn off the demo function. 4
If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. !
Turn the volume up.
Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of
the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power,
and using the unit in a hot environment.
Check the speaker connections. 4
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from this unit’s cables.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the
time. !
Check and correct the speaker cords connection.4
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Remote control When there is a television set nearby
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers
or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during
AM broadcasts.Use an outdoor antenna. 0
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to
an outdoor antenna.
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit.
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.Clean the heads. %
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. !
The display is wrong or
play won’t start.
Cannot perform all-disc
random play.
The total number of tracks
displayed differs each time
the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
CD-RW cannot be read.
“VBR–” is displayed
instead of the remaining
play time.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.The disc may be upside down. 6
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait for about an
hour for it to clear and try again.
All-disc random mode cannot be used for MP3 discs. Change the disc or select another play mode. 7
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before recording.
The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring there is no disc in the tray,
close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally.
Remote control doesn’t
work.Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 3
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
Memory reset (Initialization)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 power supply cord. (Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2)
2 While pressing and holding down [
f ff f
f/I, POWER] on the main unit, reconnect the AC power supply cord.
“– – – – – – – – –” appears on the display.
3 Release [
f ff f
f/I, POWER].
All the settings are returned to the factory preset.
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Specifications
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged;
or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing
to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Product Service
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on the
back page.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care
Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca),
or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
SPEAKER SECTION AK230Type2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)Speaker(s)
Woofer16 cm (61/2˝) cone type
Tweeter6 cm (23/8˝) cone type
Impedance5 Ω
Input power (IEC)100 W (Max)
Output sound pressure level
81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency4 kHz
Frequency range35 Hz–28 kHz (–16 dB)
50 Hz–26 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)220 x 330 x 201 mm
(8
21/32˝ x 13˝ x 729/32˝)
Mass2.7 kg (6.0 lb.)
GENERALPower supplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption
AK330  AK333 : 238 W
AK230 : 165 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)  250 x 330 x 341 mm
(9
27/32˝ x 13˝ x 137/16˝)
Mass
  AK330  AK333 : 7.1 kg (15.7 lb.)
                         
AK230 : 6.9 kg (15.2 lb.)
Operating temperature range
+5 to +35
 °C (+41 to +95 °F)
Operating humidity range
5 to 90
 % RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby mode
AK330  AK333 : 0.38 W
AK230 : 0.34 W
Note:
1. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by
the digital spectrum analyzer.
3.
AK330  AK333 The labels “HIGH” and
“LOW” on the rear of the speakers refer
to High frequency and Low frequency.
AMPLIFIER SECTION AK330  FTC output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
100 Hz–3 kHz
(Low channel) 64 W per channel (5 Ω)
3 kHz–10 kHz
(High channel) 60 W per channel (5 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power248 W
RMS output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
1 kHz
(Low channel) 90 W per channel (5 Ω)
10 kHz
(High channel) 90 W per channel (5 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power360 W
AMPLIFIER SECTION AK333  FTC output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
100 Hz–3 kHz
(Low channel) 59 W per channel (5 Ω)
3 kHz–10 kHz
(High channel) 58 W per channel (5 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power234 W
RMS output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
1 kHz
(Low channel) 85 W per channel (5 Ω)
10 kHz
(High channel) 85 W per channel (5 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power340 W
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.•Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.•Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
Maintenance
For a cleaner, crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
CASSETTE DECK SECTIONTrack system4 track, 2 channel
Heads
Record/playbackSolid permalloy head
ErasureDouble gap ferrite head
MotorDC servo motor
Recording systemAC bias 100 kHz
Erasing systemAC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed4.8 cm/s (1
7/8 ips)
Overall frequency response
(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT)
NORMAL35 Hz–14 kHz
S/N50 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time
Approx. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
DISC SECTIONDiscs played [8 cm (3˝) or 12 cm (5˝)]
(1) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(2) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 formatted
disc)
(3) MP3
Bit rate
MP332 kbps–320 kbps
Sampling frequency
MP332 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
CD44.1 kHz
Decoding16 bit linear
Digital filter8 fs
D/A converterMASH (1 bit DAC)
Pickup
Wavelength780 nm
Beam SourceSemiconductor laser
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels
2 (Stereo) (FL, FR)
SPEAKER SECTION AK330  AK333Type3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)Speaker(s)
Woofer16 cm (61/2˝) cone type
Tweeter6 cm (23/8˝) cone type
Super tweeterPiezo type
Impedance
HIGH 5 Ω
LOW5 Ω
Input power (IEC)
HIGH 90 W (Max)
LOW90 W (Max)
Output sound pressure level
83 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency2.6 kHz, 10 kHz
Frequency range37 Hz–23 kHz (–16 dB)
44 Hz–22 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)240 x 330 x 230 mm
(9
7/16˝ x 13˝ x 91/16˝)
Mass3.2 kg (7.1 lb.)
AMPLIFIER SECTION AK230   FTC output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
100 Hz – 10 kHz
69 W per channel (5 Ω)
  Total FTC power138 W
RMS output power
  THD 10%, both channels driven
1 kHz100 W per channel (5 Ω)
  Total RMS power200 W
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTIONPreset stationFM 15 stations
AM 15 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.9 – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)
Sensitivity2.5 ØV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB2.2 ØV
Antenna terminal(s)75 Ω (unbalanced)
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Frequency range
520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Sensitivity
S/N 20 dB (at 1000 kHz)560 ØV/m
Audio performance (Amplifier)
Input sensitivity/Input impedance
Aux250 mV, 14.7 kΩ
Phone jack
TerminalStereo, 3.5 mm (
1/8˝) jack 
						

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Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Service in Puerto Rico
PartsOne (1) year
One (1) year
Ninety (90) days
Ten (10) days
Ninety (90) days
Product or Part NameAudio Products (except items listed below)
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer
Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,
Microphones, Adapters
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs
(in exchange for defective item)
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery
Packs (in exchange for defective item)
LaborOne (1) year
Not Applicable
Ninety (90) days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable