26.11.08 Operating Instructions CD Stereo System SC-AK280 Model No. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. These operating instructions are applicable For optimum performance and safety, please read these to the following system. instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
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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,...
Safety precautions Table of contents Safety precautions .......... 3 Placement Placement Placement of speakers ........4 Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Preparing the remote control ......4 conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Making the connections ........
Placement of speakers Preparing the remote control Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary. Use alkaline or manganese batteries. Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. You cannot take the front net off the speakers. Use only the supplied speakers.
Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. Antenna connections Antenna connections Place the antenna where reception is best. ■ FM indoor antenna ■ AM loop antenna Adhesive tape Push Stand the Please refer to “Connecting to other antenna up on Click!
Making the connections (continued) Optional antenna connections Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if 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)
Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the remote control. Display panel (10) Remote control signal Disc trays sensor 1 Standby/on switch...
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Overview of controls (continued) Remote control Remote control Buttons labelled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit. Clock or timer setting (14) Play timer or record timer setting (14) Disc selection (9) Sleep timer setting (14) Auto off function Numeric selection (9, 13, 16)
Discs Play Mode function Basic play Basic play You can listen to specifi c discs and tracks. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray. Preparation The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the label Select and play your desired disc.
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Discs (continued) Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to select the track. Checking the track information To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons after pressing [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢]. You can view the information of the current track from the display panel.
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NOTE about using a DualDisc NOTE on MP3 The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the • Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums. technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio •...
Cassette tape – Play and record The buttons described for “Cassette tape – Play and record” Record are mainly using the main unit unless indicated otherwise. programmed Perform steps 2 to 4 in “Program play” tracks (\ page 10). Basic play Basic play Perform steps 3 to 6 in “Program play”...
Using the FM/AM radio Manual tuning Manual tuning Memory preset Memory preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. Press [ FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Preparation Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [ TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Press [4 / 1] or [¡...
Using the timers To activate the timer Setting the clock Setting the clock Press [ ˚PLAY/REC] repeatedly to turn on your desired timer. ˚ PLAY ˚ REC No display (off) This is a 24-hour clock. Press [ CLOCK / TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Press [y] to turn off the unit.
Using sound effects Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play MP3 tracks from USB mass storage class. Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer) Press [ PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired setting. HEAVY SOFT CLEAR...
Avoid interfering with other Panasonic equipment 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 Analogue player control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”.
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 Page When the unit is in standby •...
Troubleshooting guide (continued) ■ Unit displays Page “NO PLAY” • Check the content. — • Only MP3 format fi les can be played. — “USB OVER CURRENT • The USB device is drawing too much power. Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off —...
Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION USB SECTION RMS Output power stereo mode USB Port Front Ch (both channels driven) USB Standard USB 2.0 full speed 125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD Media fi le format support Total RMS stereo mode power 250 W MP3 ( .mp3)