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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Supplied
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 x AC power supply cord
1 x Power plug adaptor
2 x Remote control
batteries
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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1 x FM indoor antenna
1 x AM loop antenna
1 x Remote Control
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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System
SC-AK980
Model No.
RQTX0273-2M
12/21/09 12:19:54 PM
12/21/09 12:19:54 PM

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    CD Stereo System For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. SC-AK980 Model No. Supplied Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 x AC power supply cord...
  • Page 2 These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. System SC-AK980 Main unit SA-AK980 Front speakers SB-PF980 Surround speakers SB-PS980 Subwoofer 1 SB-WAK980 (with LEVEL control) Subwoofer 2 SB-WAK981 Inside of product – – RQT8043 RQTX0273-2M_us.indd 2 RQTX0273-2M_us.indd 2 12/21/09 12:20:17 PM...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ......5 conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby DEMO function ..........
  • Page 4: Placement Of Speakers

    Placement of speakers Setup example For focused sound effect For enhanced surround sound effect Front speakers Note: Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel • Keep your speakers at least 10mm away from the system for orientation is necessary.
  • Page 5: Preparing The Remote Control

    Preparing the remote control Aim at the remote control signal sensor (\ page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a Use alkaline or manganese batteries. maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the Note on using the remote control remote control.
  • Page 6: Making The Connections

    Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord 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 Use a Phillips-head Push screwdriver, etc.
  • Page 7 Optional antenna connections Optional antenna connections Use an 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) Rear panel of...
  • Page 8: Overview Of Controls

    Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Buttons labeled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the remote control (\ page 9). Disc trays Display panel (11, 15) 1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (5, 22) Press to switch the unit from...
  • Page 9 Remote control Remote control Buttons labeled such as 1 function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit (\ page 8). Play timer or record timer setting (18) Clock or timer setting (18) Sleep timer setting (18) Disc selection (10) Auto off function Numeric selection (10, 13, 20)
  • Page 10: Discs

    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.
  • Page 11 Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to select the track. To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons after Checking the track information pressing [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢]. You can view the information of the current track from the display Press [OK].
  • Page 12 Discs (continued) 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 •...
  • Page 13: Using The Fm/Am Radio

    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 [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Press [4 / 1] or [¡...
  • Page 14: Usb And Internal Memory

    (bulk only transfer). The 2 GB internal memory of this unit also allows you to store Panasonic will not be held responsible on the consumer’s action recorded sound or music tracks from various sources to MP3 format to record copyrighted music in the form of various audio fi les which can also be played back when desired.
  • Page 15 Basic play Basic play Checking the track information While performing basic recording function ( ➡ page 14), you can view the information of the current track from the display panel. Press [6, USB] to start play. Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during recording. MEMORY Example: display during CD recording Press [6, MEMORY] to start play.
  • Page 16 USB and internal memory (continued) Advanced play Advanced play Recording from CD using analog format Title search You can change your recording mode from the default digital recording to analog recording. MEMORY Press [6, CD] and then [7] (stop). After a period of time, the number of MP3 tracks will increase in the internal memory storage.
  • Page 17 Note: NOTE on USB • If you press [OK] or pause recording while using TIME MARK mode during recording, the fi ve minutes counter will be reset. • You cannot insert track marks manually in SYNCHRO mode. Compatible devices Devices which are defi ned as USB mass storage class: •...
  • Page 18: Using The Timers

    Using the timers For play timer : proceed to step 7. For record timer : continue from step 5 onward. Setting the clock Setting the clock Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢] to select “USB” or “MEMORY” for the desired recording storage location. This is a 24-hour clock.
  • Page 19: Using Sound Effects

    Using sound effects Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ SURROUND sound SURROUND sound Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired setting. Enables you to add natural width and depth to the stereo sound. HEAVY CLEAR SOFT...
  • Page 20: Using Other Equipments

    “LINE OUT” this main unit position 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”.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 •...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Troubleshooting guide (continued) ■ Unit displays Page “NO PLAY” • Check the content. — • Only MP3 format fi les can be played. — “F61” • Check and correct the speaker cords connection. If this does not fi x the problem, consult the dealer. •...
  • Page 23: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION MEMORY SECTION RMS output power stereo mode Memory Front Ch (both channels driven) Memory size 2 GB 125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz Memory fi le format MP3 ( .mp3) Surround Ch (both channels driven) Memory recording 125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz Recording fi...
  • Page 24: Useful Information

    To obtain information in the Republic of Mexico contact us at: email: atencion.clientes@mx.panasonic.com Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers: 01800-VIP-PANA (01800-847-7262) - Interior (55) 5000-1200 - Mexico D.F. and Metropolitan Area Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQTX0273-2M L0409CH2059 RQTX0273-2M_us.indd 24 RQTX0273-2M_us.indd 24 12/21/09 12:22:44 PM...

This manual is also suitable for:

Sa-ak980Sb-pf980Sb-ps980Sb-wak980Sb-wak981

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