Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

SC-AK770

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.

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead..3 Safety precautions..4 Placement of speakers..4 Simple setup..5 Preparing the remote control.6 DEMO function..7 Handling of the disc trays and discs.7 Overview of controls..8 Discs...10 Cassette tape Play and record.12 Using the FM/AM radio..13 Using the timers..14 Using sound effects.15 Using other equipment.16 Troubleshooting guide..20 Specications...22 Maintenance..23 When moving the unit..23

System

Main unit Front speakers Subwoofer
SC-AK770 SA-AK770 SB-AK770 SB-WAK770

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of January 2008) 1 x AC mains lead For the United Kingdom (K2CT3CA00004) For Continental Europe (K2CQ2CA00007) For Australia and N.Z. (K2CJ2DA00008) 1 x Remote Control (N2QAYB000279) 1 x FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L1) 1 x AM loop antenna (N1DAAAA00001) 2 x Remote control batteries
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Note: EB on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Operations in these instructions are described mainly using the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead
For United Kingdom, EB area code model only.
For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is retted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be tted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualied electrician. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL n OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY. Before use How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (gures A and B). Conrm the AC mains plug tted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover Remove the connector cover.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

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Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer. Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain ammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualied persons. Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Simple setup

Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.

Speaker connections

Speaker Front (left and right) Subwoofer Terminal or connector color White Purple Connect the left (L) side in the same way.
Please refer to Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod on page 16 and Connecting and playing a Bluetooth device on page 17 for more information on the OPTION port connection.

Subwoofer

(SB-WAK770)

Front speaker (right)

Antenna connections
FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape

(R) (L)

To household mains socket AM loop antenna

Power supply connection

FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. Insertion of connector Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit. Appliance inlet Connector
Stand the antenna up on its base.
For your reference To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit. Note: The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

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Simple setup (continued) Optional antenna connections
Use an outdoor antenna if the radio reception is poor.
Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm. FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna (not included) FM outdoor antenna (not included) Rear panel of this main unit 75 coaxial cable (not included) Rear panel of this main unit AM loop antenna (included)

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Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. Leave the loop antenna connected.
Preparing the remote control
Do not: mix old and new batteries. use different types of batteries at the same time. take apart or short circuit the batteries. attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage, which may cause a re. Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Use Aim at the remote control signal sensor (\ page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

AA/R6/LR6

2 Insert so the
poles (+ and ) match those in the remote control.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not heat or expose to ame. Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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DEMO function

When the unit is rst 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 [-7 STOP, DEMO] on the main unit. The display changes each time you press and hold the button. DEMO ON (on) DEMO OFF (off) While in standby mode, select DEMO OFF to reduce power consumption.

-7 STOP, DEMO

Handling of the disc trays and discs
Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit. Removing the mains plug Press [y/I] to turn off the unit and remove the mains plug only after all the displays have disappeared. Inserting a disc Tray caution
Place the disc correctly with the label facing up as shown in the diagram. Insert one disc into the tray.
Always press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc. Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an accident.

Disc direct play

Manual EQs bass control setting (15) Stop function (12), Demonstration function (7)

Music port jack (16)

7 Volume control Cassette holder (12)
Headphone jack ( ) Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo (not included) 8 Tape play (12) Tuner (FM/AM) selection, Music port selection

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Remote control

Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit.
1 Play timer or record timer setting (14) Sleep timer (14), Auto off Clock or timer setting (14) 2 Display (11, 13, 16, 19) Dimmer function Numeric selection (10, 13, 16, 17) Disc selection (10) Tuner (FM/AM) selection (13) Music port selection (16) 3 Disc play or pause (10, 18) 4 Option play or pause (16) 7 Program function (11, 13)
Delete function (11) Repeat function (11) Play mode function (10, 12, 13, 18, 19) USB play or pause (17)
Conrm the selection (11, 16, 19) Track skip or search, tape fast-forward or rewind, tape program sensor (TPS), tune or preset channel selection, time adjustment, manual EQ setting (10 to 17, 19) 5 Subwoofer level selection (15) 6 D.BASS selection (15)
Stop function, clear all programed tracks (10, 11, 13, 16, 17) Album selection (10, 12, 16, 17) ! Manual EQ selection (15)
RE-MASTER selection (15) SURROUND sound selection (15)
Preset EQ selection (15) CD to USB high-speed recording (18) USB recording (18)
USB edit mode (18, 19) USB recording mode (19)
This auto off function allows you to turn off the unit in disc, tape or USB mode only after left unused for 10 minutes. Press and hold [-SLEEP, AUTO OFF] to activate the function. Press and hold [-SLEEP, AUTO OFF] again to cancel. The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.
To dim the display panel. Press the button to activate. Press the button again to cancel.

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To mute the sound. Press the button to activate. Press the button again or adjust the volume to cancel.

Muting function

Play Mode function

Basic play

You can listen to specic discs and tracks. 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 [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and play the other loaded discs. Preparation Select and play your desired disc. Press [ 7, CLEAR]. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Elapsed play time Playing bit rate (during play only) Note:
Remaining play time Tag (Artist)
NO TAG is displayed if titles with tags have not been entered. Maximum number of displayable characters: approximately 30 This unit can display album, track and artist name with MP3 ID3 tags (version 1.0 and 1.1). ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track. Titles containing text data that the unit does not support cannot be displayed. Titles entered with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly on this unit.

Advanced play

Program play
Clear the last track This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. Clear all programmed tracks
Press [DEL] in the stop mode. Press [7, CLEAR] in the stop mode. CLEAR ALL is displayed.
Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR]. Press [PROGRAM]. PGM appears. Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. Press the numeric buttons to select your desired track. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other tracks. Press [6, CD] to start play.
Note: You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks. The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open the disc tray. You cannot program more than one disc.

Repeat play

You can repeat program play or other selected play mode. Press [REPEAT]. is displayed. To cancel Press [REPEAT] again. is cleared. Note: You can use repeat mode with Program play (\ see left) and Play Mode function (\ page 10).
Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. Press [7, CLEAR]. Press [PROGRAM]. Press [5/, ALBUM] to select your desired album.

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The program order is displayed followed by the album number and track number.
Press [OK]. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks.
Cassette tape Play and record
The buttons described for Cassette tape Play and record are mainly using the main unit unless indicated otherwise.
Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to identify the characteristics of these tapes.

Select the source to be recorded. Radio recording: Tune in the station. (\ page 13) Disc recording: Insert the disc(s) you want to record. Press [6, CD] and then [-7 STOP, DEMO]. Prepare the desired disc recording mode. To Record programmed tracks Action Perform steps 2 to 4 in Program play (\ page 11). Perform steps 3 to 6 in Program play (\ page 11). By remote control only Record specic discs or tracks 1) Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. Ensure disc is stopped. 2) Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode (\ page 10). 3) For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-TRACK mode: Press [5/, ALBUM] to select the album. For 1-TRACK mode: Press [4, / REW] or [, select the track.
Press [3, TAPE]. The unit turns on. If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play). Press [0, OPEN] 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. Press [3, TAPE] to start play. Action Press [-7 STOP, DEMO].

To Stop tape playback

/ FF] to

Fast-forward and rewind

Press [ / REW / 4] or [ / FF / ] in the stop mode.
Press [ REC, TAPE] to start recording.

Other basic operations

To Stop recording Action Press [-7 STOP, DEMO].
Note: 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 wound up before the tape is played.
TPS (Tape Program Sensor)
This function enables you to search the beginning of up to a maximum of 9 tracks. Record on the other side of the tape Turn the cassette over and press [ REC, TAPE].
Press [ / REW / 4] or [ / FF / ] during play. Play resumes from the track found. Note: TPS may not operate correctly in the following situations: If the interval between tracks is less than 4 seconds. If there is noise between tracks. If there are silent parts within tracks. Erase a recorded sound 1) Press [3, TAPE] and then [-7 STOP, DEMO]. 2) Insert the recorded cassette. 3) Press [ REC, TAPE].
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

Recording

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. Note: Changes to volume and sound quality do not affect recording. This function does not work during any RANDOM mode selection. Preparation Wind up the source tape so recording can begin immediately.

Press [PLAY MODE] to select PRESET. Press [4, / REW] or [, / FF] to select the channel.
Program type displays NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M-O-R- M * LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL A RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATIONAL OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT TEST ALARM
* M-O-R- M = Middle-of-the-Road music Note: RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

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Manual tuning

Using the timers

To activate the timer

Setting the clock

This is a 24-hour clock.

Press [ PLAY/REC] repeatedly to turn on your desired timer. REC PLAY no display (off)
Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to select CLOCK. Each time you press the button: CLOCK PLAY Original display REC
Press [y] to turn off the unit. The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
To Action Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 (\ see left and above). 1) Press [ PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. 2) Make changes to the source or volume. 3) Perform steps 5 to 6 (\ see above). Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select PLAY or REC. Press [ PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicators from the display.
( Within 8 seconds or so ) Press [4, / REW] or [,

/ FF] to set the time.

Change the settings Change the source or volume Check the settings Cancel
Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to nish 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 the play or record timer
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record from the radio or the portable audio equipment (record timer). Play timer and record timer cannot be used together. Turn the unit on and set the clock. Timer Play timer Action Prepare the music source you want to listen to; cassette, disc number (1 to 5), radio or other equipments, and set the volume. Check the cassettes erasure prevention tabs (\ page 12), insert the cassette and tune to the radio station (\ page 13) or select the music port source (\ page 16).

Changing the sound quality: SURROUND sound
Enables you to add natural width and depth to the stereo sound.
Changing the sound quality: Manual EQ
To activate Press [SURROUND] to display To cancel Press [SURROUND] again to clear

indicator. indicator.

Press [MANUAL EQ] repeatedly to select your desired setting. TREBLE BASS MID

Setting BASS MID TREBLE

Effect For lower pitch sound For middle pitch sound For higher pitch sound
Note: Surround sound is less discernible when listening through headphones. If interference in FM stereo reception increases, cancel the surround sound effect.
Enjoying the bass: D.BASS
Press [4, / REW ] or [, / FF] to adjust the level. Press [D.BASS] repeatedly to select either ON D.BASS or OFF D.BASS. Note: D.BASS knob remains lighted during ON D.BASS or OFF D.BASS selection.

By main unit only

Press [MANUAL EQ] repeatedly to select your desired setting. TREBLE MID Press [ / REW / 4] or [ / FF / ] to adjust the level.

Boosting the subwoofer

Press [SUBWOOFER] repeatedly to select your desired setting. MID (medium) MAX (high) OFF (off)
Note: The level of the pitch is between -3 to +3. The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the next time you activate Manual EQ.
Note: This function is not applicable when a headphone is connected.

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Setting the BASS; Turn [BASS CONTROL] to either increase (+) or decrease () the pitch.

Using other equipment

Note: All peripheral components and cables are sold separately.
Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod
You can charge and play your iPod by connecting a Universal Dock for iPod (SH-PD10, sold separately) to this unit.
Avoid interfering with other Panasonic equipment
Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control. You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to REMOTE 2. The main unit and remote control must be set to the same mode.
Connecting and charging the iPod
Connect the Universal Dock for iPod into the OPTION port.

iPod (not included)

Press [MUSIC P.] (main unit: [FM/AM/MUSIC P.]) to select MUSIC PORT. Press and hold [FM/AM/MUSIC P.] on the main unit. Then press [2] on the remote control until REMOTE 2 is displayed. Press and hold [OK] on the remote control followed by numeric button [2]. Rear panel of this main unit SH-PD10 (not included)
Insert the appropriate adapter and place your iPod into the Universal Dock. (See the SH-PD10s instruction manual.)
To change the mode back to REMOTE 1, repeat the steps above by replacing [2] with [1].
Note: Hold the dock when disconnecting the iPod. iPod will be recharged regardless of whether this unit is on or off.

Connecting to a portable audio equipment

Playing the iPod

This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment.
Connect the iPod as described above. Press [6, OPTION] to start play. Action Press [6, OPTION] or [7, CLEAR]. Press [6, OPTION] to resume play.

To Pause

Portable audio equipment (not included)

Skip tracks

/ FF].
Audio cord (not included)

Search through tracks

Press and hold [4, [, / FF].

/ REW] or

Display iPod menu screen

Press [DISPLAY].

Playing or recording from a portable audio equipment
Switch off the equaliser function (if there is any) of the portable audio equipment before you plug into the MUSIC PORT jack. Otherwise, sound from the speaker may be distorted.

Use as iPod menu cursor

Press [5/, ALBUM].
Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC PORT jack. Press [MUSIC P.] (main unit: [FM/AM/MUSIC P.]) to select MUSIC PORT. For listening : Proceed to step 3. For recording : Press [ REC, TAPE] on the main unit to start recording. Play the portable audio equipment. (See the portable audio equipments instruction manual.)
Conrm iPod menu selection

Press [OK].

Note: Refer to the SH-PD10s instruction manual for the compatible iPod models. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Connecting and playing a Bluetooth device
For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe By connecting a Bluetooth Receiver (example: SH-FX570R, sold separately), you can receive and play the audio stored in your Bluetooth audio source device (personal computer, etc).
Reduce the volume and connect the USB mass storage device. Press [6, USB] to start play. Action Press [6, USB]. Press again to resume play.

To Pause play

Stop play
Press [7, CLEAR]. The current track will be memorised. Press [6, USB] to resume play. OR Press [7, CLEAR] again to clear the memory. Press [4, / REW] or [, OR Press the numeric buttons. Press [5/, ALBUM]. / FF].
Skip album SH-FX570R (not included) Rear panel of this main unit
Connect the Bluetooth Receiver into the OPTION port and press [6, OPTION] to select OPTION. Pairing and play your Bluetooth audio device. (See the SH-FX570Rs instruction manual.) Press [6, OPTION] to start play. Action Press [6, OPTION]. Press [6, OPTION] to resume play.

Edit Mode TRACKDEL ALBUMDEL FORMAT
Action Erase single track Erase one album Erase all albums (format USB device)
Other recording functions Recording mode
You can select the desired recording mode before you start recording. Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select your desired setting. 128 KBPS 192 KBPS 320 KBPS
Press [OK]. Within 2 seconds or so, the selected item to be erased is displayed followed by the PRESS OK display. Example: Track number
Recording mode 128 KBPS 192 KBPS 320 KBPS
Effect Normal mode High quality sound mode
Press [OK] again. Press [4, 4/REW] or [, 3 /FF] to select YES then press [OK] to conrm the erasure. WRITING is displayed. OR Press [4, 4/REW] or [, 3 /FF] to select NO then press [OK] to cancel the erasure. Example:
During recording Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to display the current recording mode. Note: You cannot change the recording mode during recording.
You are able to check the USB devices remaining recording time before or during recording. Press [DISPLAY]. Note: For ALBUM DEL, only 999 tracks in albums which contain more than 1000 tracks will be erased. To erase the selected album, repeat steps 2 to 6.
Note: During recording, the remaining time displayed is an estimation of the current recording mode.

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Long play mode

This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily.

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Common problems

When the unit is in standby mode, the display lights up and changes continuously. No response from the unit even though it has been turned on. No response when remote control buttons are pressed. Distorted sound or no sound. Turn off the demo function. If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. Press [y/l] for more than 10 seconds to turn off the unit. Alternatively, unplug the AC mains lead and plug it in after a lapse of a few seconds. Turn the unit on again. Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Turn the volume up. Turn off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on again. It may be caused by straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment. An AC mains lead or uorescent light is near the unit. Keep other appliances and cords away from the unit. Check the content. Only MP3 format les can be played. Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. You are not able to select other playback source (example: radio, USB and etc.) or press [4, 4 / REW] or [, 3 / FF] during recording. Stop the recording function. You plugged the AC mains lead in for the rst time or there was a power failure recently. Set the time. Check and correct the speaker cords connection. If this does not x the problem, consult the dealer. There is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

A humming sound can be heard during play. NO PLAY ERROR is displayed. ERROR is displayed during recording. : appears on the display during standby mode. F61 is displayed.

F76 is displayed.

Playing the discs
Incorrect display or play will not start. You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard. Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. 7
The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect. The disc cannot be read. Distorted sound is heard.
You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. You have inserted a disc that has not been nalized or completely formatted.
VBR is displayed instead of the remaining play time.
The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

Using the cassette deck

Poor sound quality. Recording cannot be performed. Clean the heads. If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. 23 12

Listening to the radio

Distorted sound or noise is heard. The stereo indicator ickers or does not light. A beat sound is heard.

Use an outdoor antenna.

Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. Switch to either BP 1 or BP 2 when in AM tuner mode. Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcast.

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Using the USB device

No response when [ REC, TAPE] button is pressed. USB recording stops suddenly. REC ERROR The USB drive or its contents cannot be read. Disconnect the USB device and then reconnect it back. Alternatively, turn the unit off and then back on. Select a suitable recording mode (128 KBPS or 192 KBPS) and resume recording.
The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the system, NO PLAY is displayed. Unplug the USB device and insert it again. Alternatively, format the USB device and record the desired tracks again and playback the device. The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices. USB devices with storage capacity of more than 8 gigabytes may not work in some instances. Large le size or high memory USB ash drive takes longer time to read. The USB device is drawing too much power. Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then back on. You cannot use high-speed recording while using analogue mode. Change to digital mode or use normal recording. You cannot perform a second high-speed recording. You have to wait until the displayed XX minutes have lapsed prior to performing the next high-speed recording. You cannot perform high-speed recording because the total USB remaining REC (recording) time of the USB device is less than the total time of the music source. Change to a USB device which has the appropriate recording time and perform the highspeed recording again.

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Slow operation of the USB device. USB OVER CURRENT ERROR HI-SPEED CANT REC PLEASE WAIT XX MIN DEVICE FULL

Disc trays

Disc tray(s) cannot open. CHGR ERR is displayed. Press [y/I] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off. Turn it on again and the tray(s) will initialise to the previous tray(s) condition. If this still does not x the problem, please consult the dealer.

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Specications

AMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS output power Front Ch (both channels driven) 250 W per channel (6 ), 1 kHz, 10% THD Subwoofer Ch 200 W per channel (6 ), 100 Hz, 10% THD Total RMS stereo mode power 700 W

USB SECTION

USB Port USB Standard Media le format support MP3 (*.mp3) USB device le system FAT 12 FAT 16 FAT 32 USB port power USB Ripping (recording) Recording le format MP3 (*.mp3) Bit rate USB recording speed USB 2.0 full speed
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset station FM 30 stations AM 15 stations

500 mA (Max)

Frequency Modulation (FM) Frequency range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna terminal(s) 75 (unbalanced) Amplitude Modulation (AM) Frequency range 522 to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step) Music Port (front) jack Sensitivity 100 mV, 4.0 k Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack Headphone jack Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack Output level (CD, 1 kHz, 20 dB) 32 (Max)
128 kbps / 192 kbps / 320 kbps 1x, max 4x (CD only)

SPEAKER SECTION

Front speakers SB-AK770 Type Speaker(s) Tweeter Woofer Impedance Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions (WxHxD) Mass Subwoofer SB-WAK770 Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reex) Speaker(s) Woofer 25 cm cone type Impedance 6 Input power (IEC) 250 W (Max) Output sound pressure level 82 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 48 Hz to 250 Hz (16 dB) 50 Hz to 200 Hz (10 dB) Dimensions (WxHxD) 320 x 415 x 330 mm Mass 7.15 kg 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reex) 6 cm cone type 16 cm cone type W (Max) 83 dB/W (1.0 m) 49 Hz to 28 kHz (16 dB) 52 Hz to 26 kHz (10 dB) 221 x 401 x 244 mm 3.53 kg

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Type 1 way 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 Erase system AC erase 100 kHz Tape speed 4.8 cm/s Overall frequency response (+3 dB, 6 dB) at DECK OUT NORMAL 35 Hz to 10 kHz S/N Ratio 50 dB (A weighted) Wow and utter 0.18% (WRMS) Fast forward and rewind time Approx. 120 seconds with C-60 cassette tape