CD Stereo System
Operating Instructions
The illustrations show SC-AK520.
Model No. SC-AK520
SC-AK523
For U.S.A.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
SC-AK320
SC-AK323
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
SC-AK523 and SC-AK323 are available in the U.S.A. only.
P PC
RQT7330-5P
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4) Follow all instructions.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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 inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur-
chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip-
ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ-
ation’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.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
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We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
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ceiver.
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.
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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.
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Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
To establish a safe level:
Start your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and
clearly, and without distortion.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion 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.
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Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
Set the dial and leave it there.
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Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage
or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
4. Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
(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
Product information
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
For product information or assistance with product operation:
(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.
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on the back
cover.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
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Supplied accessories
The remote control
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts.
Batteries
In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to
“Accessory Purchases” on the back cover.
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
AC power supply cord .. 1 pc.
FM indoor antenna .. 1pc.
(RJA0065-A)
(RSA0006-J)
Remote control
transmitter ..................... 1 pc.
AM loop antenna .. 1 pc.
(N1DADYY00002)
AK520 AK523
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
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(EUR7710050)
AK320
• Black: (N2QAHB000045)
• For U.S.A. only:
Do not:
mix old and new batteries.
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Silver: (EUR7710020)
use different types at the same time.
heat or expose to flame.
take apart or short-circuit.
Batteries ............. 2 pcs.
AK323
(N2QAHB000045)
attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
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.
Super tweeter
Super tweeter
Use
Y
Remote control
signal sensor
Main unit
Front speaker
(left)
Front speaker
(right)
AK520 and
AK523 only
Subwoofer
Place on the floor or a sturdy shelf
so that it won’t cause vibration.
30
˚
30
˚
Transmission
window
About 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor
(SB-WAK520)
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.
Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
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•NoKteeep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32˝) 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.
Do not:
put heavy objects on the remote control.
•
take the remote control apart.
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spill liquids onto the remote control.
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Disc information
CD selection
MP3 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.
When making MP3 files to play on this unit
Do not:
use irregularly shaped CDs.
attach extra labels and stickers.
use CDs with labels and stickers
that are coming off or with
adhesive exuding from under
labels and stickers.
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Disc format
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
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File format
MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
attach scratch proof covers or
any other kind of accessory.
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To play in a certain order
write anything on the CD.
clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe
with a soft, dry cloth.)
use CDs printed with label
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: 1????.mp3, 2????.mp3,
10????.mp3.
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printers available on the market.
However, some writing software may also cause recording to occur in
a different order.
To prevent damage
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Always observe the following points:
Load only 1 CD on the tray.
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001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
002
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
003
004.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
Load CDs as shown in the figure.
An adaptor is not needed with 8cm CDs (singles).
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MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson multimedia.
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Limitations on MP3 play
This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
When both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc over a
number of sessions:
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X
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If the first session contains MP3 recordings, the unit will play from
the MP3 made in that session till the session before the first CD-DA
recordings.
XXXX XX XXXXX
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12 cm CD
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If the first session contains CD-DA recordings, the unit will play only
the recordings made in that session. The subsequent sessions will
be ignored.
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Set the system on a flat, level surface.
Always unload all CDs before moving the unit.
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Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or
recording.
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Do not:
Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded
them.
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set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.
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For
AK320
upper case.
and
, lower case letters will be displayed as
AK323
move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded.
put anything except a CD in the tray.
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use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked.
disconnect the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet
during disc changing operation.
This unit can play MP3 and CD-DA (digital audio) format audio
CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables
CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon
completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
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Set-up
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.
Preparation
Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords.
The illustrations show SC-AK520.
2 AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up
on its base.
(R)
(L)
1 FM indoor antenna
4 AC power supply cord
Adhesive tape
Note
Affix where
reception is best.
The included AC power supply cord
is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
For your reference
To save power when the unit is not
to be used for a long time, unplug it
from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory
items after plugging in the unit.
3 Speaker cords
Connect the left (L) side
in the same way.
Red
Red
AK520 AK523
Gray
Subwoofer
3
Black
1
Red (+)
Blue
Red (+)
Black
Black (–)
Black (–)
(SB-WAK520)
Blue (–)
Gray (+)
AK323
AK320
Blue
Use only the supplied speakers.
Black
The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound.
Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be
negatively affected.
Connect the left (L) side
in the same way.
Red
Gray
Red (+)
Caution
Use the speakers only with the recommended
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system. Failure to do so may lead to damage
to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may
result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified
service person if damage has occurred or if
Black (–)
3
you experience
performance.
a
sudden change in
2
1
Do not attach these speakers to walls or
ceilings.
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Blue (–)
Gray (+)
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Front panel controls
Main unit
1
2
AC supply indicator [AC IN]
This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power
supply.
Standby/on switch [f/I, POWER]
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
Display
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................14
Disc tray
CD tray open/close button [c, OPEN/CLOSE] .................... 8
CD direct play buttons [1 ~ 5] ............................................... 8
Remote control signal sensor............................................... 4
Headphones jack [PHONES] ................................................15
Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................14
Center console
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Subwoofer button [SUBWOOFER] ......... 15
Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ] ................... 15
CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel select, time adjust buttons
[g/REW/3, f/FF/4] ........................ 8-11, 13, 14, 16, 17
Tuner/band select button [TUNER, BAND] ........................ 13
CD play/pause button [:/J, CD] .......................................... 8
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&
(
AK520 AK523 Enter button [ENTER] .......................10, 11
)
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+
,
-
.
/
:
;
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=
>
AK520 AK523 Joystick ..............................................10, 11
Preset EQ select button [PRESET EQ]............................... 15
Deck 1 open button [c, DECK 1] ....................................... 14
Display, demonstration button [DISP, –DEMO] .... 8, 12, 15, 16
Record button [a, REC] .......................................................14
AUX button [AUX] ................................................................ 15
Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP] ............................... 16
Tape play button [:, TAPE] ................................................ 14
Deck select button [DECK 1/2] ............................................14
Stop/program clear button [L, STOP] ....................... 8-11, 14
Deck 2 open button [c, DECK 2] ....................................... 14
AK520 AK523 Delete button [DELETE] ................ 9, 10, 12
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A
L
R
A
C
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O
R
C
SUPER
SOUND EQ
T
SUBWOOFER
R
REW
FF
CD
TUNER
BAND
T
I
T
A
A
R
A
L
L
B
E
S
E
A
C
K
PRESET EQ
DISP
DEMO
DELETE
STOP
Y
E
TAPE
AUX
DECK
1/2
DECK
1
REC
DECK
2
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AK520 AK523 Title search mode select button
[TITLE SEARCH] .................................................................. 11
@
AK520 AK523 Marker memory/recall button
[MARKER, –MEMORY, -RECALL] ....................................... 13
Remote control
Buttons such as 2 function in exactly the same way as the
buttons on the main unit.
CLOCK
/
PLAY
/
[
\
]
^
Sleep timer + Auto off button [SLEEP, AUTO OFF] .....16, 17
Disc button [DISC] ................................................................. 8
Program button [PROGRAM] .................................... 9, 10, 13
Play mode select button [PLAY MODE] .................. 8, 9, 13, 14
Use this for selecting CD play mode, tune mode, FM mode, AM
beat proof and deck select.
AUTO OFF TIMER
REC
SLEEP
CD DISP
DIMMER
ABC
DEF
DISC
1
2
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
PROGRAM
4
PQRS
7
5
TUV
8
6
WXYZ
9
_
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|
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V
Repeat button [REPEAT] ....................................................... 8
PLAY MODE
Delete button [DEL] ....................... 9, 10, 12
AK323
AK320
Album skip buttons [
Intro button [INTRO] .............................................................10
AK323 Marker memory/recall button
,
, ALBUM] ............................... 10
SPACE
REPEAT
DEL
10
0
AK320
[MARKER]............................................................................. 13
Shift button [SHIFT]
(For
AK520
AK523
AK320
AK323
CD
0
and
)
)
To use functions labeled in orange \:
(For
and
TUNER
BAND
TAPE
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
CLEAR
AUX
\
: For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/TIMER],
[rPLAY/REC] and [S.WOOFER]
AK520 AK523
AK323 : For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/TIMER]
AK320
and [rPLAY/REC]
VOL
VOL
CURSOR
AK520 AK523
[S.SOUND EQ, S.WOOFER] ................................................ 15
Dimmer + Play timer/record timer button
[DIMMER, rPLAY/REC] ..................................................16, 17
CD display + Clock/timer button
[CD DISP, CLOCK/TIMER] ................................... 8, 12, 16, 17
Numbered, character buttons
(For
and
(For
and
AK520
AK523
AK320
AK323
1
2
3
44
Super sound EQ + Subwoofer button
ALBUM
REW
FF
)
)
TITLE
SEARCH
INTRO
MARKER
S.WOOFER
ENTER
(For
and
(For
and
AK520
AK523
AK320
AK323
(For
and
AK520
AK523
SHIFT S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ MUTING
)
)
)
[>10, 1–9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#] ...................................... 8-11, 13
CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
(For
and
AK320
AK323
5
)
)
)
tune/preset channel select, time adjust, cursor buttons
[g, REW/3, CURSOR,
(For
and
(For
and
AK520
AK523
AK320
AK323
f, 4/FF, CURSOR ] ..................................... 8-14, 16, 17
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7
AK320 AK323 Enter button [ENTER] .........................10, 11
AK320 AK323 Title search mode select button
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[TITLE SEARCH] ....................................................................11
Muting button [MUTING] ..................................................... 16
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CDs
Note
During 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (A see below), you cannot
skip to tracks already played.
During program play (A page 9), 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play,
you can search only within the track.
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You cannot use search function for MP3 files.
Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You
cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.
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CD display
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
AK323
AK320
Press [DISP, –DEMO] during play or pause.
Every time you press the button:
Elapsed play time ↔ Remaining play time
Note
When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time
display shows “– –:– –”.
Repeat play
Remote control only
Press [REPEAT] during play.
“
” is displayed.
To cancel repeat play
Press [REPEAT] to clear “
” .
To listen to specific CDs and tracks
(CD Play Mode function)
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
Basic play
Every time you press the button:
ALL-DISC
1-SONG
1-RANDOM
A-RANDOM
1 Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.
The unit comes on.
1-DISC
2 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 [c, OPEN/
CLOSE] to open the tray.
ALL-DISC: Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
selected disc to the final disc\.
Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
1-SONG:
1-RANDOM: Plays one selected disc in random order.
Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
A-RANDOM: Plays all loaded discs in random order.
1-DISC:
Plays one selected disc.
3 Press [1]–[5] to play your desired disc.
(The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.)
Current disc indicator
Proceed to step 4 when you selected A-RANDOM in step 1.
1
2
5
2 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the
4
3
disc.
The CD starts.
(Alternatively, you can press [:/J, CD] if the current disc is your
desired CD.)
The track number and its elapsed playing time are shown.
3
4
Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
Select the track with the numbered buttons.
To select a track 10 or over, press [>10] then the two digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
Use the CD Play Mode function’s ALL-DISC mode to play CDs in
succession. (A see right)
Only when you selected “A-RANDOM” in step 1
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
To stop the disc play
Press [L, STOP].
The total number of tracks and total playing time are shown.
To stop play
Press [L, CLEAR].
One touch play
During standby mode and when a CD is loaded, press [:/J, CD] or
When playback ends
The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed
even if the unit is turned off.
[1]–[5].
The unit comes on and play starts.
To pause
Press [:/J, CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
\
Final disc
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”.
Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3
To search forward/ Hold down [g/REW/3] (backward)
backward
or [f/FF/4] (forward) during play or pause.
Note
To skip forward/
backward
Press [g/REW/3] (backward) or
[f/FF/4] (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
CD Play Mode function for MP3
CDs
Starting play from a specific track
Remote control only
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the
disc.
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
2 Select the track with the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [>10] then the two digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
Every time you press the button:
→
→
ALL-DISC
1-SONG
1-ALBUM
↑
1-DISC
←
Note
ALL-DISC: Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
You cannot use this function with 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM mode.
selected disc to the final disc \.
1-SONG:
1-ALBUM: Plays one selected album on the selected disc.
1-DISC: Plays one selected disc.
Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
Program play
(The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.)
You can program up to 24 tracks.
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
2 Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the
disc.
The CD starts.
1
2
3
Press [PROGRAM].
3
4
When you selected “1-ALBUM” or “1-SONG” in step 1
“PGM” appears.
Press [ALBUM (
or
)] to select the album.
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the
disc.
When you selected “1-SONG” in step 1
Press the numbered buttons to select the track in the
current album.
Select the tracks with the numbered buttons.
To select track 10 or over, press [>10] then the two digits.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] once then the two digits.
To select track 100 or over, press [X10] twice then the three digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
4
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
To stop play
Press [L, CLEAR].
To exit program mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program
by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].)
L Display when in the stop mode (example)
File format indicator
“MP3”: Indicates the disc contains MP3 files
You can do the following
while “P” is displayed
AK520 AK523
To check program contents
•
Total number of albums
(on the current disc)
Total number of tracks
(on the current disc)
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
Every time you press the button, the track number and program
order are displayed.
File format indicator
Track number Program order
AK323
AK320
Total number of tracks
(on the current disc)
To add to the program
Do steps 2 and 3.
•
Total number of albums
(on the current disc)
To clear the last track
Press [DEL].
•
To clear all tracks
Press [L, CLEAR].
•
While “CLEAR ALL” is blinking, press the button again to clear all tracks.
Note
File format indicator
You can use repeat mode with program play.
•
You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.
•
When playback ends
The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed
even if the unit is turned off.
To mark a track
See page 13.
\
Final disc
For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”.
Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3
L When “NOT MP3/ERROR1” appears on the display
An unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that
track and play the next one.
Note
You can use repeat mode (A page 8) 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
Note
During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done within the
current album.
AK520
AK523
INTRO function (Album scan)
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
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1 Press [INTRO].
INTRO function starts.
(INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the
last album on the current disc.)
2 While your desired album is playing, press [:/J, CD].
Play continues from the first track of the album.
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [L, CLEAR].
Program play for MP3
You can program up to 24 tracks.
Remote control only
Preparation:
1. Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.
2. Press [L, CLEAR].
ALBUM ( or
)
1 Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
2 Press [ALBUM (
or
)] to select the album.
To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons
after pressing [ALBUM ( or )].
To select album 10 or over, press [>10] once then the two digits.
To select album 100 or over, press [>10] twice then the three digits.
3 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the track.
Album skip play
To select a track directly, press the numbered buttons after
pressing [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
To select track 10 or over, press [>10] once then the two digits.
To select track 100 or over, press [>10] twice then the three digits.
During play or stop
On the remote control
Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the desired album.
AK520 AK523
On the main unit
4 Press [ENTER].
Push the joystick up/down ([ALBUM /CHARA)] or
[ALBUM /CHARA]) to select the desired album.
Repeat steps 2~4 to program other tracks.
5 Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
When selecting in the stop mode:
To exit program mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program
by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].)
Current album
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Number of tracks
in current album
You can do the following while “P” is displayed
AK323
AK520 AK523
AK320
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
To play from another track, refer to “Track skip play” below.
Track skip play
During play or stop
To check program contents
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].
•
On the remote control
Every time you press the button:
Press [g, REW/3] [f, 4/FF] to select the desired
or
: Album number, track number and program order
are displayed.
AK520 AK523
track.
: Program order is displayed, then album number
and track number.
AK323
AK320
On the main unit
Push the joystick left/right ([g, CURSOR] or [f,
CURSOR]) to select the desired track (
To add to the program
Do steps 2~4.
To clear the last track
Press [DEL].
To clear all tracks
Press [L, CLEAR].
•
•
•
).
AK520 AK523
OR
Press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] to select the desired
track.
When selecting in the stop mode:
While “CLEAR ALL” is blinking, press the button again to clear all
tracks.
Note
You can use repeat mode (A page 8) with program play.
You cannot program more than one CD for MP3.
You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.
The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open
the CD tray.
•
•
•
•
Current album
Press [:/J, CD] to start play.
Play starts from the selected track.
To play from another album, refer to “Album skip play” above.
Current track
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rack title search
T
Starting play from a desired track in a
desired album
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
AK520 AK523
: Main unit and remote control
AK323 : Remote control only
Remote control only
AK320
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].
1 Press [TITLE SEARCH]
twice.
1 Press [ALBUM (
or
)] and then the numbered
2 Enter the characters of the keyword for the track title.
buttons to select the album.
(A see below: “Entering characters”)
To select album 10 or over, press [>10] once then the two digits.
To select album 100 or over, press [>10] twice then the three digits.
Play starts from the first track of the selected album.
3 Press [ENTER].
Track title search starts.
AK520 AK523
2 Press the numbered buttons to select the track in the
current album.
Blinks to indicate track title search mode
To select track 10 or over, press [>10] once then the two digits.
To select track 100 or over, press [>10] twice then the three digits.
Play starts from the selected track.
Title search function
Matched track title
You can search for your desired album/track with its keyword (part of
the title).
AK323
AK320
Matched track title
Album title search
=
Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
: Main unit and remote control
: Remote control only
AK520 AK523
AK323
Blinks to indicate track title search mode
AK320
To show the matched track title again (
Press [ENTER].
)
AK323
AK320
1 Press [TITLE SEARCH]
once.
To show the next/previous track title search result
2 Enter the characters of the keyword for the album
Press [f, 4/FF] (next) or [ g, REW/3]
on the
(previous)
title. (A see right: “Entering characters”)
remote control.
3 Press [ENTER].
(Main unit
: Push the joystick right ([f,
CURSOR]) (next) or left ([g,
CURSOR]) (previous). (You can
also press [g/REW/3] or [f/
FF/4].))
AK520 AK523
Album title search starts.
AK520 AK523
Blinks to indicate album title search mode
Press [
] to start play from the track found.
:/J, CD
(Title search mode is cancelled.)
To cancel partway through
Press [L, STOP].
Matched album title
When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display shows
“NOT FOUND”.
AK323
AK320
Note
Matched album title
You cannot use title search function in program mode.
Entering characters
=
You can enter keyword of up to 8 characters for album/track title
search. You can only enter upper case letters but the unit also searches
for lower case.
Blinks to indicate album title search mode
On the remote control
To show the matched album title again (
Press [ENTER].
)
AK323
AK320
1 Press the numbered button to select the required character.
Characters allocated to the numbered buttons:
To show the next/previous album title search result
Press [f, 4/FF] (next) or [ g, REW/3]
remote control.
Numbered Characters
buttons
Numbered Characters
buttons
on the
(previous)
1
2
3
4
5
1
6
7
8
9
0
M N O 6
P Q R S 7
T U V 8
W X Y Z 9
0
(Main unit
: Push the joystick right ([f,
CURSOR]) (next) or left ([g,
CURSOR]) (previous). (You can
also press [g/REW/3] or [f/
FF/4].))
AK520 AK523
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
>10
: space
!”#$ %&’()∗+,– ./:;
AK520 AK523
Press [
] to start play from the album found.
:/J, CD
<= > ?_ `
Play starts from the first track of the album.
(Title search mode is cancelled.)
: space !”#$ %&’()∗+,– ./:; = ?_ `
AK323
AK320
For
and AK323 , you can search for “ < ” or “ > ” by
AK320
To cancel partway through
Press [L, STOP].
entering “ ( ” or “ ) ”.
The characters change each time a numbered button is pressed.
For example, every time you press [2]:
When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display shows
A → B → C → 2
“NOT FOUND”.
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Note
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You cannot use title search function in program mode.
How discs with MP3 differ from CDs
Deleting a character
1. Move the cursor over the character to be deleted.
2. On the remote control: Press [DEL].
On the main unit:
AK520 AK523
Press [DELETE].
AK520
AK523
Editing a character
1. Move the cursor over the character to be edited.
2. Enter the correct character.
CD display for MP3
During play or pause
Remote control only
AK520 AK523
Press [CD DISP] to select a desired CD display mode.
Every time you press the button:
→
a Remaining play time, Original display
b Elapsed play time, Album title
c Elapsed play time, Track title
d Elapsed play time, ID3 album name
e Elapsed play time, ID3 title name
f Elapsed play time, ID3 artist name
g Elapsed play time, Original display
Title search function
Example:
c
Entering characters
Elapsed play time
For AK320 and AK323 , the special characters will be displayed
as below:
Characters Main unit display Characters Main unit display
,
!
Track title
”
#
$
%
&
’
–
.
/
:
;
AK323
AK320
Press [DISP, –DEMO] (remote control: Press [CD DISP]) to
select a desired CD display mode.
Every time you press the button:
→ a Remaining play time
=
?
_
(
)
b Album title
∗
+
`
c Track title
d ID3 album name
e ID3 title name
f ID3 artist name
g Elapsed play time
Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to the recording
format/software used.
2 Press [CURSOR
] to enter the character.
Repeat steps 1~2 to complete the keyword.
AK520 AK523
On the main unit
1 Push the joystick up/down ([ALBUM
/CHARA] or [ALBUM
/CHARA]) to select the required character.
Each time you push the joystick up ([ALBUM
characters change in the following order.
Example:
g
/CHARA]), the
Elapsed play time
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Note
space ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; < =
>
? _
`
When a title is longer than 8 characters, it will scroll across the
display. If you selected a mode from b - f (see above), the
scrolling will start again after every 3 seconds.
•
The sequence is reversed if you push the joystick down
([ALBUM /CHARA]).
“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.)
If you hold the joystick up/down ([ALBUM
[ALBUM
/CHARA] or
/CHARA]), the characters change faster.
•
•
2 Push the joystick right ([f, CURSOR])
character.
Repeat steps 1~2 to complete the keyword.
to enter the
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.
•
L
Editing keywords
To move the cursor
On the remote control: Press [CURSOR (
On the main unit:
or
)].
•
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Push the joystick left/right ([g, CURSOR]
or [f, CURSOR]).
How discs with MP3 differ from CDs
Marking a track
You can mark one track each on the discs loaded so that you can
start play from them later.
Radio
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.
To mark a track number
Note
1
During play or stop
Select your desired track.
(For MP3, refer to “Track skip play” on page 10.
For CD-DA, press the numbered buttons on the remote control.
To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits.)
After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously
preset in the memory will be cleared.
•
Sound is momentarily interrupted if you load/unload tapes while
listening to an AM broadcast.
•
2 On the remote control
Preset tuning
Hold down [MARKER] until “STORING” blinks on the
Remote control only
display.
There are two methods of pre-setting stations.
Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are
preset.
On the main unit AK520 AK523
Hold down [MARKER, –MEMORY] until “STORING”
blinks on the display.
Manual presetting
: You can select the stations to preset and the
order they are preset in.
The selected track is stored in the marker of the current disc.
Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
Note
If a track is already stored in the marker, it will be replaced next time
you store a new track in the same marker.
Preparation:
Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
To recall a marked track number in the current disc
During play or stop
Automatic presetting
Do the following once each for FM and AM.
On the remote control
Press [MARKER] to recall a marker.
Preparation: Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.
Hold down [PROGRAM] until the frequency changes.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in.
On the main unit AK520 AK523
Press [MARKER, -RECALL] to recall a marker.
Play starts from the track recalled.
AK323
AK520 AK523
AK320
Note
“NO MARKER” indicates that the marker in the current disc is empty.
The marker memory is cleared when you open the CD tray.
For CD-DA, you cannot use this function during 1-RANDOM play
and A-RANDOM play.
•
•
•
You cannot use this function during program mode.
•
Manual presetting
Pre-set the stations one at a time.
1 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or
Radio
[f, 4/FF] to tune to the desired station.
2 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3] or
Manual tuning
[f, 4/FF] to select a channel.
3 Press [PROGRAM].
1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.
The unit comes on.
Every time you press the button:
FM ↔ AM
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.
Selecting channels
2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select
Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.
To enter channel 10 or over, press [>10], then the two digits.
“MANUAL”.
Every time you press the button:
MANUAL ↔ PRESET
3 Hold down [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] for a moment
to search for a station.
OR
The frequency stops when it finds a clear station.
To stop during the process, press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].
Under excessive interference, a station may not be found.
Press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] repeatedly to tune step-by-
step.
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the
channel.
“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
If noise is excessive in FM
Remote control only
Hold down [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is
weak.
Hold down [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.
“MONO” is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
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Cassettes
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.
( AK520 and
AK523 only)
SUBWOOFER
Preparation:
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.
1 Press [c, DECK 2] and insert the cassette to be
DISP, –DEMO
recorded.
PHONES
DECK 2
DECK 1/2
PRESET EQ
Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
DECK 1
, REC
2 Select the source to be recorded.
Radio recording:
TAPE
AUX
Tune in the station. (A page 13)
CD recording:
1 Insert the CD(s) you want to record.
Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
2 Prepare the desired CD recording mode.
Remote control only
CLOCK
/
PLAY/
REC
AUTO OFF TIMER
SLEEP
CD DISP
DIMMER
ABC
DEF
DISC
To record programmed tracks (A do steps 1–3 on page 9
•
•
1
2
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
for CD-DA or steps 1–4 on page 10 for MP3).
PROGRAM
4
PQRS
7
5
TUV
8
6
WXYZ
9
To record specific CDs/tracks
PLAY MODE
1. For CD-DA, do steps 1 to 2 on page 8: “To listen to
specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function)”.
For MP3, do steps 1 to 2 on page 9: “CD Play Mode
function for MP3”.
Ensure CD is stopped.
2. (MP3 only) For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-SONG mode:
PLAY MODE
SPACE
REPEAT
DEL
10
0
CD
TUNER
BAND
TAPE
CLEAR
AUX
Press [ALBUM (
or
)] to select the album.
3. For 1-SONG mode: Press [g, REW/3] or [f,
VOL
VOL
CURSOR
ALBUM
4/FF] to select the track.
REW
FF
ALBUM ( or
)
TITLE
SEARCH
INTRO
MARKER
S.WOOFER
ENTER
Tape-to-tape recording:
1 Press [:, TAPE] and then [L, STOP].
2 Press [c, DECK 1] and insert the cassette you want to record.
SHIFT S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ MUTING
SHIFT
S.SOUND EQ
( AK520 and
3 Press [a, REC] to start recording.
AK523 only)
S.WOOFER
To stop recording
Press [L, STOP].
If the tape finishes before the CD
The CD continues playing. Press [L, STOP] to stop it.
Playback
To record on the other side of the tape
Turn the tape over and press [a, REC].
You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback.
Reducing noise when recording AM
Remote control only
Hold down [PLAY MODE] while recording.
Every time you hold down the button: BP1 ↔ BP2
Choose the setting with the least noise.
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.
1 Press [:, TAPE].
Note
The unit comes on.
Changes to volume and sound/field quality do not affect recording.
If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play).
•
•
•
You cannot open deck 1 while recording.
•
You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
2 Press [c, DECK 1] or [c, DECK 2] and insert the
the other.
cassette.
When recording an AM broadcast, sound is momentarily interrupted
Insert with the side to be played
facing towards you and the
exposed tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.
Front side
when you start and stop the recording.
Erasure prevention
Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.
3 Press [:, TAPE] to start playback.
To play on the other side of the tape, turn the tape over and press
[:, TAPE].
Side A
To stop tape playback
Press [L, STOP].
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
To fast-forward or rewind
Press [g/REW/3] (rewind) or [f/FF/4] (fast-forward).
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
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.
•
•
Adhesive tape
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 [:, 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].
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Sound quality/sound field
Other functions
AM outdoor antenna
Using the built-in sound quality/sound
field settings
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
Every time you press the button:
5 -12m
16 – 40ft.)
(
HEAVY
SOFT
CLEAR
DISCO
LIVE
HALL
AM loop
antenna
(included)
EQ-OFF
(cancelled)
HEAVY (sound quality) : Adds punch to rock
SOFT (sound quality) : For background music
CLEAR (sound quality): Clarifies higher sounds
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
Leave the loop antenna connected.
DISCO (sound field)
: Produces sound with the same kind of
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
Note
Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Note
You cannot use PRESET EQ and SUPER SOUND EQ together.
External unit connections
Enhancing the sound quality
You can enhance the bass and treble effect of the sound.
Rear panel of
R
L
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.
this unit
(R)
(L)
Analog player
(not included)
Adjusting the bass (AK520 and
AK523 only)
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.
•
•
Press [SUBWOOFER].
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER].
The button light comes on.
•
Each time you press the button:
MID (medium) → MAX (high) → Light off (off)
Using an external unit
(See above for external unit connection.)
1. Press [AUX].
To cancel
The unit comes on.
Press [SUBWOOFER] to turn the light off.
Remote control: Press [SHIFT] + [S.WOOFER].
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.)
Note
You cannot use this function when headphones are connected.
Using headphones (not included)
Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones.
Other functions
Plug type: 3.5mm (1/8˝) stereo
Optional antenna connections
Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
Turning the demo function on/off
FM outdoor antenna
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”.
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
Press and hold [DISP, –DEMO].
The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on)
75 Ω coaxial cable (not included)
1
30mm
While in the standby mode, select “NO DEMO” to reduce power
consumption.
(13
/
16
)
”
2
3
1
Shield braid
Note
15mm
19
”
)
Core wire
(
/
32
DEMO function cannot be turned on when Dimmer is on.
2
Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
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•
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Other functions
Auto-off function
Remote control only
When CD 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 CD or tape.
To cancel
Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF] again.
Setting the time
Remote control only
This is a 12-hour clock.
1 Switch on the power.
2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK
PLAY
REC
Previous display
3
(Within 7 seconds or so)
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the time.
4 Press [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.
Convenient functions
Note
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
To dim the display panel
Remote control only
Press [DIMMER].
The display is dimmed and the indicators are turned off.
(The AC supply indicator remains on.)
Press [DIMMER] again to restore the display.
Switching displays AK520 AK523
Press [DISP, –DEMO] to select the desired display mode.
Every time you press the button:
Normal
Peak hold
Reflection
Animation
("Race")
(OFF)
Note
If you selected a display mode from b – f (A page 12), the animation
(“Race”) will not be displayed.
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.
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Timers
To check the settings
Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on to select “rPLAY”
Using the play/record timer
or “rREC”.
Remote control only
The settings are shown in the following order:
Play timer: start time→finish time→source→volume
Record timer: start time→finish time→source
To check the settings while the unit is off, press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/
TIMER] twice.
You 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:
If you use the unit after the timers are set
After using, check that the correct tape/CD are loaded before turning
the unit off.
Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 16).
For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (tape/CD/
•
•
radio/aux), and set the volume.
For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
•
Note
(A page 14) and insert the tape in deck 2 (A page 14). Tune to
the radio station (A page 13) or select the aux source (A page
15).
If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
finish 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.)
1 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer
function.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK
PLAY
REC
Using the sleep timer
Remote control only
Previous display
rPLAY: to set the play timer
rREC: to set the record timer
This timer turns the unit off after a set time.
2 ON time setting
1 (Within 8 seconds or so)
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the
Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).
start time.
Every time you press the button:
2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
SLEEP 30
SLEEP 60
SLEEP 90
SLEEP 120
SLEEP OFF
3 OFF time setting
1 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to set the
finish time.
2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
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.
4 Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer
indicator.
Every time you press the button:
To change the setting
Press [SLEEP] to select the new setting.
PLAY
REC
(off)
You can use the sleep timer in combination with the play/record timer.
rPLAY: to turn the play timer on
Make sure the unit is off before the play/record timer’s start time.
rREC: to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or the
clock hasn’t been set.)
Note
The sleep timer will be turned off when you start recording from a CD.
5 Press [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, 3 and 5.
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 4 to 5.
To change the timer
Press [SHIFT] + [rPLAY/REC] to select the desired timer.
Every time the button is pressed:
PLAY
REC
(off)
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Troubleshooting guide
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
Turn off the demo function. %
If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. ^
Although the unit is in
standby mode, the display
lights up and changes
continuously.
Turn the volume up.
No sound.
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.
Sound stops.
Check the speaker connections. 6
Sound is unfixed, reversed or
comes from one speaker
only.
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from this unit’s cables.
Humming heard during play.
“ERROR” is displayed.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
“– –:– –” appears on the
display at standby mode.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the
time. ^
“F61” is displayed.
Check and correct the speaker cords connection. 6
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers
or doesn’t light.
Use an outdoor antenna. %
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
A low hum is heard during
AM broadcasts.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
When there is a television set nearby
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.
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Clean the heads. See below
Recording is not possible.
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. $
Playing discs
The disc may be upside down. 8
Wipe the disc.
The display is wrong or
play won’t start.
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.
The total number of tracks
displayed differs each time
the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
CD-RW cannot be read.
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.
“VBR–” is displayed
instead of the remaining
play time.
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.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.
Remote control
Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 4
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
Remote control doesn’t
work.
Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
For a cleaner, crisper sound
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
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Specifications
AK520
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Power output
FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range
Front speakers SB-AK320
AK323
AK320
Type
THD 10%, both channels driven
60Hz–3kHz
87.9–107.9MHz (200kHz steps)
87.5–108.0MHz (100kHz steps)
Sensitivity
S/N 26dB
Antenna terminal(s)
3 way, 3 speaker system
Speaker(s)
Woofer
Tweeter
Super tweeter
Impedance
HIGH
(Low channel) 55W per channel (6Ω)
2.5ØV (IHF)
2.2ØV
75Ω (unbalanced)
16cm (61/2˝) cone type
6cm (23/8˝) cone type
2.5cm (1˝) Piezo type
3kHz–16kHz
(High channel) 55W per channel (6Ω)
40Hz–100Hz
(Subwoofer channel)
Total power
Power output
140W (8Ω)
360W (Total)
AM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range
520–1710kHz (10kHz steps)
Sensitivity
S/N 20dB (at 1000kHz)
6Ω
LOW
Input power (IEC)
HIGH
6Ω
THD 10%, both channels driven
1kHz
75W (Max)
75W (Max)
560 ØV/m
(Low channel) 65W per channel (6Ω)
LOW
10kHz
Output sound pressure level
83dB/W (1.0m)
2.6 kHz, 10 kHz
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Track system
Heads
(High channel) 65W per channel (6Ω)
4 track, 2 channel
80Hz
Cross over frequency
Frequency range
(Subwoofer channel)
Total power
Input sensitivity
AUX
160W (8Ω)
420W (Total)
37Hz–23kHz (–16dB)
44Hz–22kHz (–10dB)
Record/playback Solid permalloy head
Erasure
Motor
Double gap ferrite head
Dimensions (WxHxD) 241 x 360 x 239mm
250mV
DC servo motor
(91/2˝ x 143/16˝ x 913/32˝)
Input Impedance
AUX
Recording system
Erasing system
Tape speed
Overall frequency response
(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT)
NORMAL (TYPE I)
AC bias 100 kHz
AC erase 100 kHz
4.8 cm/s (17/8 ips)
Mass
3.8kg (8.4lb.)
13.3kΩ
Subwoofer SB-WAK520
AK520 AK523
AK523
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
60Hz–3kHz
Type
1 way, 1 speaker system
35 Hz–14 kHz
Speaker(s)
Subwoofer
Impedance
Input power (IEC)
S/N
50 dB (A weighted)
(Low channel) 50W per channel (6Ω)
16cm (61/2˝) cone type
8Ω
Wow and flutter
Fast forward and rewind time
Approx. 120 seconds with
0.18% (WRMS)
3kHz–16kHz
(High channel) 50W per channel (6Ω)
40Hz–100Hz
160W (Max)
Output sound pressure level
80dB/W (1.0 m)
C-60 cassette tape
(Subwoofer channel)
Total power
Power output
140W (8Ω)
340W (Total)
Frequency range
40Hz–220Hz (–16dB)
45Hz–180Hz (–10dB)
CD SECTION
Sampling frequency
Decoding
Beam source/wavelength
Semiconductor laser/780nm
Number of channels
Frequency response
44.1kHz
16 bit linear
THD 10%, both channels driven
Dimensions (WxHxD) 266 x 331 x 264 mm
1kHz
(1015/32˝ x 131/32˝ x 1013/32˝)
(Low channel) 60W per channel (6Ω)
Mass
4.1kg (9lb.)
10kHz
(High channel) 60W per channel (6Ω)
Stereo
80Hz
GENERAL
Power supply
(Subwoofer channel)
Total power
Input sensitivity
AUX
160W (8Ω)
400W (Total)
AC 120V, 60 Hz
20Hz–20kHz (+1, –2dB)
Below measurable limit
8fs
Wow and flutter
Digital filter
D/A converter
MP3
Power consumption
AK520 AK523
: 267 W
250mV
MASH (1 bit DAC)
AK323 : 225 W
AK320
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Input Impedance
AUX
13.3kΩ
Bit rate
32kbps–320kbps
AK520 AK523 : 250 x 330 x 369mm
Sampling frequency
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
(927/32˝ x 13˝ x 1417/32˝)
AMPLIFIER SECTION AK320
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
60Hz–3kHz
AK323 : 250 x 330 x 366mm
AK320
SPEAKER SECTION
Front speakers SB-AK520
(927/32˝ x 13˝ x 1413/32˝)
AK520 AK523
Mass
: 8.2 kg (18.0 lb.)
(Low channel) 58W per channel (6Ω)
3kHz–16kHz
AK323 : 7.5 kg (16.5 lb.)
AK320
AK520 AK523
Type
(High channel) 58W per channel (6Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power 116W per channel
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
1kHz
3 way, 3 speaker system
Speaker(s)
Woofer
Tweeter
Super tweeter
Impedance
HIGH
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.34W
16cm (61/2˝) cone type
6cm (23/8˝) cone type
2.5cm (1˝) Piezo type
Note:
1. Specifications are subject to change
(Low channel) 75W per channel (6Ω)
without notice.
10kHz
6Ω
6Ω
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by
the digital spectrum analyzer.
3. The labels “HIGH” and “LOW” on the rear
of the speakers refer to High frequency
and Low frequency.
(High channel) 75W per channel (6Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power 150W per channel
Input sensitivity
LOW
Input power (IEC)
HIGH
AUX
Input Impedance
AUX
250mV
65W (Max)
65W (Max)
LOW
13.3kΩ
Output sound pressure level
83dB/W (1.0m)
2.6 kHz, 10 kHz
AK323
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Power output
Cross over frequency
Frequency range
37Hz–23kHz (–16dB)
44Hz–22kHz (–10dB)
THD 10%, both channels driven
60Hz–3kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 241 x 360 x 239mm
(Low channel) 54W per channel (6Ω)
(91/2˝ x 143/16˝ x 913/32˝)
3kHz–16kHz
Mass
3.8kg (8.4lb.)
(High channel) 54W per channel (6Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power 108W per channel
Power output
THD 10%, both channels driven
1kHz
(Low channel) 70W per channel (6Ω)
10kHz
(High channel) 70W per channel (6Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power 140W per channel
Input sensitivity
AUX
Input Impedance
AUX
250mV
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13.3kΩ
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc.,
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Audio Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refur-
bished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO
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, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjust-
ments, 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.
Product or Part Name
Audio Products (except items listed below)
All Audio Racks (cabinets)
Parts
Labor
One (1) year
Thirty (30) days
Three (3) years
One (1) year
Not Applicable
Three (3) years
Stand Alone Speakers, Subwoofer Speakers
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer
Card Adapters
One (1) year
Not Applicable
(in exchange for defective item)
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this ex-
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
only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,
Microphones, Adapters
Ninety (90) days Ninety (90) days
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs
(in exchange for defective item)
Ten (10) days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery
Packs (in exchange for defective item)
Ninety (90) days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your prod-
uct 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 pur-
chase date is required for warranty service.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
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 warran-
ty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your
satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses
listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
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Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
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5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
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