Panasonic SAAK510, SAAK410, SAAK403 User Manual

The illustrations show SC-AK510.

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-AK610

SC-AK510

For U.S.A.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.

SC-AK410
SC-AK403

P PC

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

SC-AK610 and SC-AK403 are available in the U.S.A. only.

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Table of contents

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 systems.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions
are of SC-AK510.

System SC-AK610 SC-AK510 SC-AK410 SC-AK403

Main unit SA-AK610 SA-AK510 SA-AK410 SA-AK403

Front speakers SB-AK610 SB-AK510 SB-AK410 SB-AK410

Subwoofer SB-WAK610 – – –

Before using

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED
ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.

MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................. 3

Listening caution ...............................................................3

Product Service ................................................................. 3

Supplied accessories ........................................................ 4

Placement of speakers...................................................... 4

The remote control ............................................................ 4

Set-up ................................................................................. 5

Front panel controls ..........................................................6

The radio: manual tuning.................................................. 7

The radio: preset tuning ................................................... 7

CDs .....................................................................................8

How discs with MP3/WMA differ from CDs ................... 10

CD play mode function for MP3/WMA............................ 10

Album skip play.............................................................. 11

Track skip play ............................................................... 11

INTRO function (Album scan) ........................................ 11

Program play for MP3/WMA .......................................... 11

Starting play from a desired track in a desired album ....12

Title search function ....................................................... 12

Marking a track .............................................................. 13

CD display for MP3/WMA ..............................................13

Cassettes.......................................................................... 14

Sound quality/sound field ............................................... 14

Recording......................................................................... 14

Optional antenna connections ....................................... 15

External unit connections ............................................... 15

Using an external unit ..................................................... 15

Using headphones (not included) .................................. 15

Turning the demo function off........................................ 16

Convenient functions ...................................................... 16

Auto-off function.............................................................. 16

Setting the time ............................................................... 16

Using the timers .............................................................. 17

Troubleshooting guide ....................................................18

Maintenance .....................................................................18

Specifications ..................................................................19

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............. Back cover

Customer Services Directory

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.)......................................... Back cover

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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Except for U.S.A.

Inside of product

For SC-AK410 sold in Canada

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.

4) Follow all instructions.

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.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding­type 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.

Listening caution

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur­chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip­ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ­ation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound
come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive
hearing.

We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”

adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE
your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

Start your volume control at a low setting.

•

Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and

•

clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

Set the dial and leave it there.

•

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.

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.

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.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

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.

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

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter­ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip­ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equip­ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and re-

•

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.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera­tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Before using

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by

qualified service personnel if:
(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
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or

(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.

4. Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [e-mail],
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre
at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.

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Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or
web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

AC power supply cord . . 1 pc.

(RJA0065-1D)

The remote control

Batteries

R6, AA, UM-3

FM indoor antenna .. 1pc.

(RSA0006-J)

Remote control

Before using

transmitter .....................1 pc.

SC-AK610

(N2QAHB000036)

SC-AK410

For U.S.A.:

• Black: (EUR7710010)

• Silver: (EUR7710020)

For Canada:

(EUR7710020)

SC-AK403

(EUR7710010)

SC-AK510

AM loop antenna . . 1 pc.

(N1DADYY00002)

Batteries ............. 2 pcs.

R6, AA, UM-3

Placement of speakers

SC-AK610 SC-AK510

Place the front speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside.

SC-AK410

Place the front speakers so that the super tweeter is on the outside.

Tweeter

SC-AK403

Super tweeter Super tweeter

Tweeter

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

•

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

•

Do not:

mix old and new batteries.

•

use different types at the same time.

•

heat or expose to flame.

•

take apart or short-circuit.

•

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.

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.

Use

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SB-AK510)

Front speaker
(left)

(SB-WAK610)

Note

(SB-AK410)

only

SC-AK610

Subwoofer

Place on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t
cause vibration.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The subwoofer is designed to be used close to a
television, but the picture may be affected with
some televisions and set-up combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about
30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should
correct the problem. If it persists, move the
speaker further away from the television.

(SB-AK410)

Main unit

• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (

for proper ventilation.

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/32˝) away from the system

(SB-AK610/
SB-AK510)

Front speaker
(right)

• The front 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.

1

2

5

3

Remote control

signal sensor

30

Transmission

window

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.

˚

4

30

˚

About 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor

Do not:

put heavy objects on the remote control.

•

take the remote control apart.

•

spill liquids onto the remote control.

•

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.

2

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up
on its base.

The illustration shows SC-AK510.

(L)

4

AC power supply cord

Note

The included AC power supply cord
is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.

For your reference

Information you enter into the unit’s
memory, except for time, remains
intact for up to a week after the AC
power supply cord is disconnected.

3 Speaker cords

SC-AK610 SC-AK510

Gray

Blue

(R)

Red

Connect the left (L) side
in the same way.

1

FM indoor antenna

Adhesive tape
Affix where

reception is best.

Before using

SC-AK410

Gray

3

SC-AK403

Blue

1

Black

Black

2

Gray (+)

3

1

R

Black (–)

Connect the left (L) side
in the same way.

Red

-

L

Red (+)

Black (–)

Blue (–)

Red (+)

Blue (+)

Gray
(+)

SC-AK610

Use only the supplied speakers.

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.

only

SUB–
WOOFER

Caution

Use the speakers only with the recommended

•

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
you experience a sudden change in
performance.
Do not attach these speakers to walls or

•

ceilings.

Subwoofer

(SB-WAK610)

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Front panel controls

VOL

VOL

SHI

CLOCK
TIMER

REC

O OFF

INTRO

UND EQ

T EQ

ING

ENTER

MARKER

TITLE

SEARCH

PROG

AM

REP

AT

AY MODE

DISC

SPACE

ABC

DEF

GHI

TUV

WXY

PQRS

JKL

MNO

EEP

CD DISP

DIMMER

BUM

CURSOR

DEL

TAPE

CD

AUX

LEAR

TUNER

ND

S.WOOFER

Main unit

Before using

Remote control

(For SC-AK410
and SC-AK403)

(For SC-AK610

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REC

DECK 1/2

TUNER /

REW FF

BAND

DISP/
DEMO

AUX

DECK 1

AUTO OFF

DISC

PROG

RAM

PL AY MODE

REP

EAT

TUNER

BAND

VOL

ALBUM

INTRO

SHI

FT

S.S.SOSOUND EQ

SLEEP

GHI

DEL

MARKER

S.WOOFER

CD

STOP

TAP E

DECK 2

/

PLPLAY

CLOCK

/

REC

TIMER

CD DISP

DIMMER

DEF

ABC

2

1

4

JKL

5

TUV

3

MNO

6

WXY

ZPQRS

789

SPACE

10

0

CD

TAPE

CLEAR

AUX

VOL

CURSOR

REW FF

TITLE

ENTER

SEARCH

PRERESET EQ

MUTUTING

1 AC supply indicator (AC IN)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power
supply.

2 Standby/on switch (

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In

ff

f/I, POWER)

ff

standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

3 Display

4 Remote control signal sensor............................................... 4

5 Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) ................... 14

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SC-AK610

Subwoofer button (SUBWOOFER) ..................................... 14

SC-AK510

Super woofer button (SUPER WOOFER) ............................14

only

only

7 Preset EQ select button (PRESET EQ)............................... 14

8 Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................14

9 Disc tray

! CD tray open/close button (c, OPEN/CLOSE) .................... 8

!

CD direct play buttons (1 ~ 5) ............................................... 8

# Joystick ...........................................................................11, 12

$ Enter button (ENTER) .....................................................11, 12

% Title search mode select button (TITLE SEARCH) .............12

& Marker memory/recall button

(MARKER, –MEMORY, -RECALL) ....................................... 13

( Delete button (DELETE) ............................................ 9, 11, 13

) Headphones jack (PHONES) ................................................15

~ Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................14

Center console

Tuner/band select button (TUNER/BAND) ........................... 7

+
, CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,

tune/preset channel select, time adjust buttons

(g/REW/3, f/FF/4)........................... 7-9, 11, 14, 16, 17

- Record button (a REC) .........................................................14

. Deck select button (DECK 1/2) ............................................14

/ Display, demonstration button (-DISP/–DEMO) ................. 16

: Deck 1 open button (c, DECK 1) ....................................... 14

; AUX button (AUX) ................................................................ 15

< Volume control (VOLUME DOWN, UP) ............................... 16

= CD play/pause button ( :/ J, CD).......................................... 8

> Stop/program clear button ( L, STOP) .................. 8, 9, 11, 14

? Deck 2 open button (c, DECK 2) ....................................... 14

@ Tape play button ( :, TAPE) ................................................ 14

Buttons such as 2 function in exactly the same way as the
buttons on the main unit.

[ Sleep timer + Auto off button (SLEEP, AUTO OFF) .....16, 17

\ Disc button (DISC) ................................................................. 9

] Program button (PROGRAM) .......................................... 9, 11

^ Play mode select button (PLAY MODE) ............ 7, 9, 10, 14, 15

Use this for selecting CD play mode, tune mode, FM mode and
AM beat proof.

_ Repeat button (REPEAT) ....................................................... 9

{ Album skip buttons ( , , ALBUM) .................................10

| Intro button (INTRO) .............................................................11

} Shift button (SHIFT)

To use functions labeled in orange :
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.

SC-AK610

SC-AK510

: For buttons [AUTO OFF],

[CLOCK/TIMER], [rPLAY/REC]
and [S.WOOFER]

SC-AK410

SC-AK403

: For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/

TIMER] and [rPLAY/REC]

SC-AK610

V

Super sound EQ + Subwoofer button

(S.SOUND EQ, S.WOOFER) ................................................ 14

SC-AK510

Super sound EQ + Super woofer button

(S.SOUND EQ, S.WOOFER) ................................................ 14

0 Dimmer + Play timer/record timer button

(DIMMER, rPLAY/REC) ..................................................16, 17

1 CD display + Clock/timer button

(CD DISP, CLOCK/TIMER) ................................... 8, 13, 16, 17

2 Numbered, character buttons

XX

(

X

10, 1–9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#) ........................................ 7, 9-12

XX

3 CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,

tune/preset channel select, time adjust, cursor buttons
(g, REW/ 3, CURSOR,

f, 4/FF, CURSOR ) ............................. 7-9, 11-14, 16, 17

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Muting button (MUTING) ..................................................... 16

The radio: manual tuning

VOL

VOL

SHI

CLO CK
TI MER

REC

O O FF

INTR O

UND EQ

T EQ

ING

ENTE R

MAR KER

TITL E

SEAR CH

PRO G

AM

REP

AT

AY M ODE

DIS C

SPAC E

ABC

DEF

GHI

TUV

WX Y

PQR S

JKL

MNO

EEP

CD DISP

DIM MER

BUM

CURSOR

DEL

TAPE

CD

AUX

LEA R

TUNER

ND

S.WOOFER

VOL

VOL

SHI

CLOC K
TIME R

REC

O OFF

INTRO

UND EQ

T EQ

ING

ENTER

MARK ER

TITLE

SEARCH

PROG

AM

REP

AT

AY MO DE

DISC

SPACE

ABC

DEF

GHI

TUV

WXY

PQRS

JKL

MNO

EEP

CD D ISP

DIMM ER

BUM

CURSOR

DEL

TAPE

CD

AUX

LEAR

TUNER

ND

S.WOOFER

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select band.

The unit comes on.
Every time you press the button:
FM ↔ AM

PROG

PLAY M O D E

REP

DISC

RAM

EAT

TUNER

BAND

VOL

ALBUM

INTRO

SHI

FT

CLOCK

AUTO OFF

TIMER

SLEEP

CD DISP

ABC

1

GHI

JKL

4

TUV

789

DEL

CD

CLEAR

AUX

REW FF

MARKER

SEARCH

S.WOOFER

S.S.SOSOUND EQ

PRERESET EQ

The radio: preset tuning

Remote control only

There are two methods of pre-setting stations.
Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are

PLPLAY

/

/

REC

DIMMER

DEF

2

3

MNO

6

5

WXY

ZPQRS

SPACE

10

0

TAPE

VOL

CURSOR

TITLE

ENTER

MUTUTING

Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the
Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.

preset.
order they are preset in.

PLPLAY

/

/

CLOCK

AUT O OFF

REC

TIMER

SLEEP

CD DISP

DIMMER

DEF

ABC

DISC

2

1

3

GHI

JKL

5

4

TUV

789

DEL

0

CD

CLEAR

AUX

CURSOR

REW F F

TITLE

MARKER

SEARCH

S.WOOFER

S.S.SOSOUND EQ

PRERESET EQ

SPACE

TAPE

VOL

MNO

WXY

ENTER

MUTUTING

6

ZPQRS

10

PROG

RAM

PL AY MODE

REP

EAT

TUNER

BAND

VOL

ALBUM

INTRO

SHI

FT

2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select

“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.

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.

“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.

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.

Preparation:

Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

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.

Manual presetting

Pre-set the stations one at a time.

1 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3 ] or

[f, 4/FF] to tune to the desired station.

2 Press [PROGRAM] then press [g, REW/3 ] or

[f, 4/FF] to select a channel.

3 Press [PROGRAM].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset
in that channel.

Selecting channels

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

To enter channel 10 or over, press [X10], then the two digits.

Cassette deck operations

Recording operations

Note

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.

OR

1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2 Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the

channel.

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