Panasonic

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

DIGITAL AUDIO

I SC-AK523 and SC-AK323 are available in the U.S.A. only. ]

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Table of contents

Dear customer

IMPORTANT
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to the following systems. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-AK520.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..

System
Main unit Front speakers Subwoofer
SC-AK520 SA-AK520 SB-AK520 SB-WAK520
SC-AK523 SA-AK523 SB-AK520 SB-WAK520
SC-AK320 SC-AK323 SA-AK320 SA-AK323 SB-AK320 SB-AK320

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.
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,
Listening caution... 3 Product Service... 3 Supplied accessories... 4 Placement of speakers.. 4 The remote control.. 4 Disc information... 5 Set-up... 6 Front panel controls... 7 CDs... 8 How discs with MP3 differ from CDs. 9 CD Play Mode function for MP3.. 9 Album skip play.. 10 Track skip play... 10 INTRO function (Album scan).. 10 Program play for MP3.. 10 Starting play from a desired track in a desired album. 11 Title search function.. 11 CD display for MP3... 12 Marking a track.. 13 Radio... 13 Cassettes... 14 Sound quality/sound field.. 15 Other functions... 15 Optional antenna connections.. 15 External unit connections.. 15 Using an external unit.. 15 Using headphones (not included).. 15 Turning the demo function on/off. 15 Convenient functions.. 16 Auto-off function... 16 Setting the time.. 16 Timers... 17 Troubleshooting guide.. 18 Maintenance... 18 Specifications... 19 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). Back cover
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. MODELNUMBER SERIAL NUMBER User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER The lightning flash with arrowhead

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CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:

Listening caution

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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 receiver. 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. Operation 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.

L]STENIk_

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association'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 noise. that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
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 clearly, and without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable Set the dial and leave it there. sound level: and

Placement

of speakers
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.
Place the front speakers so that the super tweeter is on the outside.
Remote control signal sensor Main unit Front s (left) Subwoofer Front speaker (right)
30 _ Transmission _ About 7 meters in front of

window

the signal sensor
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. Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (W32") 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. 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.

Disc information

Choose CDs with this mark:
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. DIGITAL AUDIO
Do not: use irregularly shaped CDs. attach extra labels and stickers. that are coming off or with use CDs with labels and stickers 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. with a soft, dry cloth.) (Wipe...

making

MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc format Discs must conform to ISO9660 formats). level 1 or 2 (except for extended
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: l????.mp3, 2????.mp3, 10????.mp3. However, some writing software may also cause recording to occur in a different order. root

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CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind, tune/preset channel select, time adjust, cursor buttons [t<t<1, REW/V, _ CURSOR, IH=,._I,^/FF, CURSOR.. 8-14, 16, 17 AK323 Enter button [ENTER].. 10, 16 AK323 Title search mode select button [TITLE SEARCH]... Muting button [MUTING]...
During 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (m) see below), you cannot skip to tracks already played. During program play (,_. page 9), 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 cannot change CDs while a disc is playing. CDs. You
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You can display the remaining play time of the current track. On the remote control Press [CD DISP] during play or pause. On the main unit _ Press [DISP, -DEMO] AK323 during play or pause.
Every time you press the button: Elapsed play time <->Remaining play time
CD DISP DISC 1-5 PROGRAM PLAY DEL _ Numbered buttons II_/:-', CD m, CLEAR Remote control only during play. When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining display shows " : play time
Press [REPEAT] "O" is displayed.

ALBUM (_ or _)..

HI_I)REW/V, I.,1, /FF A
To cancel repeat play Press [REPEAT] to clear "O'.

Remote control only

Preparation: 1 Press Press [I)/11, CD] and then [m, CLEAR]. [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
1 Press [_-, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

The unit comes on.

Every time you press the button: ALL-DISC --,- 1-SONG --_ 1-RANDOM --,- A-RANDOM

ALL-DISC:

1-DISC

from the

Set 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 [_-, OPEN/ CLOSE] to open the tray. Press [-_, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Press [1]-[5] r_ to play your desired _ disc.

Plays all loaded discs in succession selected disc to the final disc _:_.
1-SONG: Plays one selected track on the selected disc. 1-RANDOM: Plays one selected disc in random order. A-RANDOM: Plays all loaded discs in random order. 1-DISC: Plays one selected disc. (The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.) Proceed to step 4 when you selected A-RANDOM 2 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]-[5] in step 1. to select the

Current disc indicator

I (Alternatively, you can press [1,,./11,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 succession. (,,_ see right) mode to play CDs in
disc. The CD starts. Only when you selected "l-SONG" in step 1 Select the track with the numbered buttons. To select a track 10 or over, press [_->10]hen the two digits. t Play starts from the selected track.
To stop the disc play Press [m, STOP]. The total number of tracks and total playing time are shown. One touch play During standby mode and when a CD is loaded, press [t,,./11,CD] or [1]-[5]i The unit comes on and play starts. To pause To search forward/ backward To skip forward/ backward
Only when you selected "A-RANDOM" Press [1_/11, CD] to start play.

in step 1

To stop play Press [=, 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 4-)5-)1-)2-)3
Press [1)/11, CD] during play. Press again to resume play. Hold down [I_I_I/REW/V] (backward) or [I_I_I/FF/A] (forward) during play or pause. Press [I_I41/REW/V] (backward) or [I_I_I/FF/A] (forward) during play or pause.
You can use repeat mode with CD Play Mode function. You cannot use program mode together with CD Play Mode function.

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How discs with MP3 differ from CDs
Remote control only 1 Press [DISC] and (within10 seconds) [1]-[5] to select the disc. To select track 10 or over, press [_->10] the two digits. then Play starts from the selected track.

Total number of albums (on the current disc)
Total number of tracks (on the current disc) indicator
Track number To add to the program Do steps 2 and 3. To clear the last track Press [DEL]. To clear all tracks
Program order AK323 Total number of tracks (on the current disc)
Press [, CLEAR]. While "CLEAR ALL" is blinking, press the button again to clear all tracks. File format indicator You can use repeat mode with program play. You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks. To mark a track See page 13. 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 4,-,-5,-,-1.-,-2.-,-3 When "NOT MP3/ERRORI" appears on the display An unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that track and play the next one.
You can use repeat mode (,-_.page 8) with CD Play Mode function. You cannot use program mode together with CD Play Mode function.
HOW discs with MP3 differ from CDs
During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done within the current album.
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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 CLEAR].
Preparation: Press [1_/11,CD] and then [I,

I)/11, CD

Press [INTRO]. INTRO function starts. (INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the last album on the current disc.) While your desired album is playing, press Play continues from the first track of the album. [1_/11, CD].
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To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [I,

CLEAR].

You can program up to 24 tracks. Remote control only to select the disc.

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ALBUM (_or_)

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Preparation: 1. Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]-[5] 2. Press [I, CLEAR]. 1 Press [PROGRAM].
"PGM" appears. INTRO ENTER

'ie) Elapsed play time, ID3 title name
(f) Elapsed play time, ID3 artist name @ Elapsed play time, Original display I Example: I Entering For F_o] as below: Characters
characters and AK323, the special characters will be displayed

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Main unit display

Characters
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Press [DISP, -DEMO] select a desired

(remote

control:

[CD DISP])

CD display
Every time you press the button: (a}' Remaining play time

@ Album title

@ Track title
Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to the recording format/software used. (_ Press [CURSOR _=. ] to enter the character. Repeat steps q)~,%, to complete the keyword. On the main unit I_ @ ID3 album name

_e) ID3 title name

_f) ID3 artist name @ Elapsed play time I Example: _g_..

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(_) Push the joystick up/down ([ALBUM -_/CHARA] or [ALBUM __/CHARA]) to select the required character. Each time you push the joystick up ([ALBUM.,./CHARA]), the characters change in the following order. 1234567890 I space ! "#$ BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ %&'():+,./:;<= The sequence is reversed ([ALBUM __/CHARA]). if you push
i [ L_" L_ 1_ _i :i Elapsed play time

? down

I When a title is longer than 8 characters, it will scroll across the display. If you selected a mode from @ - '_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.

the joystick

If you hold the joystick up/down ([ALBUM _ /CHARA] [ALBUM._-/CHARA]), the characters change faster. (_) Push the joystick character. right ([1_1_1, CURSOR]) to enter
Repeat steps ,.t_,~.2_,to complete the keyword. Editing keywords To move the cursor On the remote control: Press [CURSOR ( _.- or.=. )]. ([1<41, CURSOR] On the main unit: _ Push the joystick left/right or [1_1_, CURSOR]).
To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps Main 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.

3 Press [e, REC] to start recording.
S.WOOFER To stop recording Press [ll, STOP]. If the tape finishes before the CD The CD continues playing. Press [m, STOP] to stop it. To record on the other side of the tape Turn the tape over and press [e, REC]. 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. Reducing noise when recording AM Remote control only Hold down [PLAY MODE] while recording. Every time you hold down the button: BP1 _ Choose the setting with the least noise.
Press [_, TAPE]. The unit comes on. If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play).
Press [--_, DECK cassette.

2] and

insert
Insert with the side to be played facing towards you and the exposed tape facing down. Close the holder by hand. _,

Front side

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. I Erasure prevention

[1_, TAPE]

to start playback.
Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.
To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and press [1_, TAPE]. To stop tape playback Press [m, STOP]. To fast-forward or rewind (rewind) or [I_I_I/FF/A] loaded decks (fast-forward). I To re-record on a protected cassette Side A _ Tab for side B Tab for side A
Press [I_I41/REW/V] To select between
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Press [DECK 1/2] (remote control: [PLAY MODE]).
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.
To erase a tape 1. Press [1_, TAPE] and then [m, STOP]. 2. Insert the recorded tape into deck 2. Ensure there is no tape in deck 1. 3. Press [e, REC].

Sound quality/sound

Other functions
AM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna (not included)
Press [PRESET EQ] to select Every time you press the button: HEAVY -,_ SOFT --,.- CLEAR t

a setting.

--_ DISCO -,-- LIVE --_ HALL

EQ-OFF

(cancelled)

antenna (included)

HEAVY (sound quality) : Adds punch to rock SOFT (sound quality) : For background music CLEAR (sound quality): Clarifies higher sounds : Produces sound with the same kind of DISCO (sound field) lengthy reverberations heard at a disco : Makes vocals more alive LIVE (sound field) HALL (sound field) : Adds an expansiveness to the sound to produce the atmosphere of a great concert hall

Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally convenient location. Leave the loop antenna connected.

across a window

or other
Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
You cannot use PRESET EQ and SUPER SOUND EQ together.
You can enhance the bass and treble effect of the sound. Press [SUPER SOUND EQ]. EQ].
Remote control: Press [S.SOUND The button light comes on. Press the button again to cancel. The button light goes out.

Rearpane, of'

this unit /
Analog player (not included)
Press [SUBWOOFER]. Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOFER]. The button light comes on. Each time you press the button: MID (medium) _ MAX [high) _ Light off (off)
An analog player with a built-in phone 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.

To cancel

(See above for external unit connection.) 1. 2. 3. Press [AUX]. The unit comes on. For listening: Proceed to step 3. For recording: Press [o, REC] (recording starts). Start playback from the external source. (For details, refer to the external unit's instruction manual.)
Press [SUBWOOFER] to turn the light off. Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER].
You cannot use this function when headphones are connected.
Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones. Plug type: 3.5mm (V8") stereo
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. I FM outdoor antenna
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
(not outdoor antenna FM included)
When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display. If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting "DEMO ON". Press and hold [DISP, -DEMO]. The display changes each time the button is held down. NO DEMO (off) ca. DEMO ON (on) While in the standby consumption. mode, select "NO DEMO" to reduce power

Press [SHIFT] indicator.

Every time you press the button: @PLAY --_ @REC _" @PLAY: @REC: (off) to turn the play timer on to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn't appear if the start and finish times or the clock hasn't been set.) Press [_] to turn the unit off.
The sleep timer will be turned off when you start recording from a CD.
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] + [@PLAY/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, 3 and 5. To change the source or volume 1. Press [SHIFT] + [@PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. 2. Make changes to the source or volume. 3. Do steps 4 to 5. To change the timer Press [SHIFT] + [@PLAY/REC] to select the desired timer. Every time the button is pressed: @PLAY --,-- @REC L (off)
Before requesting service, make the below 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 3 if you reside in Canada. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers @.
Common Problems Although the unit is in standby mode the displ= !ights up and changes
continuously. No sound. Sound stops. 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.
If you set the clock dem0 function wil! be turnedoff automatically. _)
Sound is unfixed, reversed or only. Humming heard during play. "ERROR !! is displayed. :. "appears on the display at standby mode. !IF6!!_ is disPlaYed. An AC power supply cord or fluorescent from this unit's cables. Incorrect operation performed. light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
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 Connecti0n. Q If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

AMPLIFIER

SECTION

FM TUNER

SECTION MHz (200 kHz steps) MHz (100 kHz steps) 2.5pV (IHF) 2.2 pV 75_ (unbalanced)
I Front speakers SB-AK3201 _ AK323 Type Speaker(s) Woofer Tweeter Super tweeter 3 way, 3 speaker system 16cm (6V2") cone type 6cm (23/8 cone type ") 2.5 cm (1") Piezo type 6 _ 6 _ 75 W (Max) 75W (Max) level 83dB/W (1.0 m) 2.6 kHz, 10 kHz
Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 60 Hz-3 kHz (Low channel) 55W per channel (6_) 3kHz-16kHz (High channel) 55W per channel (6_) 40 Hz-100 Hz (Subwoofer channel) 140W (8_) Total power 360 W (Total) Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 1 kHz (Low channel) 65W per channel (6_) 10 kHz (High channel) 65W per channel (6_) 80 Hz (Subwoofer channel) 160 W (8 _) Total power 420W (Total) Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input Impedance AUX AMPLIFIER SECTION 13.3 k_
Frequency range 87.9-107.9 87.5-108.0 Sensitivity S/N 26dB Antenna terminal(s) AM TUNER Frequency SECTION
range 520-1710 kHz (10 kHz steps) 560 #V/m
Sensitivity S/N 20dB (at 1000kHz)
Impedance HIGH LOW Input power (IEC) HIGH LOW Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range
CASSETTE DECK SECTION Track system 4 track, 2 channel Heads Record/playback Solid permalloy head Erasure Double gap ferrite head Motor DC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100 kHz Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz Tape speed 4.8 cm/s (17/8ips) Overall frequency response (+3 dB, -6 dB at DECK OUT) NORMAL (TYPE I) 35 Hz-14 kHz S/N 50 dB (A weighted) Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS) Fast forward and rewind time Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape CD SECTION Sampling frequency Decoding Beam source/wavelength Semiconductor Number of channels Frequency 44.1 kHz 16 bit linear laser/780 nm Stereo
37 Hz-23 kHz (-16 dB) 44 Hz-22 kHz (-10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD) 241 x 360 x 239 mm (91/2 x 143/16"x 913/_") " Mass 3.8kg (8.41b.) [Subwoofer SB-WAK520]
Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 60 Hz-3 kHz (Low channel) 50W per channel (6_) 3 kHz-16 kHz (High channel) 50W per channel (6_) 40 Hz-100 Hz (Subwoofer channel) 140W (8_) Total power 340 W (Total) Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 1 kHz (Low channel) 60W per channel (6_) 10 kHz (High channel) 60W per channel (6_) 80 Hz (Subwoofer channel) 160 W (8 _) Total power 400 W (Total) Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input Impedance AUX 13.3 k_ AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 60 Hz-3 kHz (Low channel) 58W per channel (6_) 3 kHz-16 kHz (High channel) 58W per channel (6_) Total Bi-Amp power 116W per channel Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 1 kHz (Low channel) 75W per channel (6_) 10 kHz (High channel) 75W per channel (6_) Total Bi-Amp power 150W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 rnV Input Impedance AUX 13.3 k_ AMPLIFIER SECTION AK323 Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 60 Hz-3 kHz (Low channel) 54W per channel (6_) 3 kHz-16 kHz (High channel) 54W per channel (6_) Total Bi-Amp power 108W per channel Power output THD 10%, both channels driven 1 kHz (Low channel) 70W per channel (6_) 10 kHz (High channel) 70W per channel (6_) Total Bi-Amp power 140W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input Impedance AUX 13.3 k_

or workmanship, The warranty

and ALSO

or Part Name
(except items listed below)
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, rnisapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS COVERAGE". OUT OF ANY WARRANTIES THE EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED
All Audio Racks (cabinets) Stand Alone Speakers, USB Reader-Writer, Subwoofer

Personal

Computer One (1) year Not Applicable
Card Adapters (in exchange for defective Accessories: Microphones, Headphones, Adapters
item) Cartridges, Discs Ninety (90) days Ten (10) days Ninety (90) days Not Applicable

WARRANTY OR ARISING

WARRANTOR RESULTING

IS NOT LIABLE FROM THE

FOR INCIDENTAL this ex-

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, (As examples,
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-Ri-RAM (in exchange for defective item)

BREACH

OF THIS WARRANTY.
cludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration Ninety (90) days Not Applicable only.) ALL EXPRESS MERCHANTABILITY, AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Packs (in exchange for defective item) During the "Labor" warranty
period there will be no charge for labor. During

the "Paris"

Some states do not allow tile exclusion
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carrydn or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled 1o your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY