Panasonic SC-AK520 User Manual

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-AK520

SC-AK320

The illustrations show SC-AK520.

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Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.

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

RQT7336-3B

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions
are of SC-AK520 for South Africa and Middle East.

System SC-AK520 SC-AK320

Main unit SA-AK520 SA-AK320

Front speakers SB-AK520 SB-AK320

Subwoofer SB-WAK520 –

(Back of product)

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Inside of product
Tuotteen sisällä
Produktets innside

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead..................................... 3

Safety precautions................................................... 4

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

Placement of speakers............................................ 5

The remote control .................................................. 5

Disc information ...................................................... 6

Set-up ....................................................................... 7

Front panel controls ................................................ 8

Radio ........................................................................ 9

CDs ......................................................................... 10

How discs with MP3 differ from CDs ................... 11

CD Play Mode function for MP3..................................... 11

Album skip play.............................................................. 12

Track skip play ............................................................... 12

INTRO function (Album scan) ........................................ 12

Program play for MP3 .................................................... 12

Starting play from a desired track in a desired album .... 13

Title search function ....................................................... 13

CD display for MP3 ........................................................14

Marking a track .............................................................. 15

Cassettes................................................................ 15

Sound quality/sound field ..................................... 16

Other functions ...................................................... 16

Optional antenna connections ........................................ 16

External unit connections ............................................... 16

Using an external unit .................................................... 17

Using headphones (not included)................................... 17

Turning the demo function on/off.................................... 17

Convenient functions ......................................................17

Auto-off function ............................................................. 17

Setting the time .............................................................. 17

Timers..................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting guide .......................................... 19

Maintenance ........................................................... 19

Specifications ......................................... Back cover

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile tele­phones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase
separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.

For South Africa and Middle East

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.

CAUTION:

Change the voltage setting to suit the AC voltage in
your area. See page 7.
Note that the unit will be seriously damaged or fail to
operate correctly if this setting is not made correctly.

For others

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

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.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

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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.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

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OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH

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AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

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FRIENDLY MANNER.

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TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK
UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

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 for AC Mains Lead

SUOMI

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYT­TÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTIS­TAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄ­VÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS!

ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINET-

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TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJET­TUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA,
ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONON­NA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENE­MISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.
ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SANOMALEH-

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DELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA
VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN

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LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMAL-

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LA TAVALLA.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN
MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA
ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI
ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN
ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOIT A, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy
olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman
sattuessa.

NORSK

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER
ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE
BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å RE­PARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG
REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT
PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL!

APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET

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INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET
STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOL­DENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

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DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG
LIGNENDE.
PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS,

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OPPÅ APPARATET.
BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR

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MILJØET.

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for

your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13­AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL i
OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

OR COLOURED GREEN

Figure BFigure A

Fuse cover

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT
ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET , MÅ DETTE APPARA TET IKKE
UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER
VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES
GJENST ANDER FYL T MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTER V ASER,
OPPÅ APPARATET.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av A C-stikkontakten, og stø pslet
må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå problemer.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged.
Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.

Foreign matter

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

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the
supplied accessories.

AC mains lead.............................................. 1 pc.

For the United Kingdom For Continental Europe,
(RJA0053-3X) Russia, Ukraine, South

For Australia and
New Zealand
(K2CJ2DA00008)

Remote control transmitter ......................... 1 pc.

For Russia and Ukraine

AK520

(N2QAHB000043) • Black: (N2QAHB000045)

For Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Middle
East

AK520

(EUR7710060) (EUR7710020)
For others

AK520

(N2QAHB000042) • Black: (N2QAHB000046)

Africa and Middle East
(RJA0019-2X)

AK320

• Silver: (EUR7710020)

AK320

AK320

• Silver: (N2QAHB000044)

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not
covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead
and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock
or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled
or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source
if it is not to be used for a long time.

Batteries for remote control...................... 2 pcs.

FM indoor antenna....................................... 1 pc.

For Europe For Australia, New
(RSA0007-L) Zealand, South Africa

and Middle East
(RSA0006-J)

AM loop antenna (N1DADYY00002) ................. 1 pc.

Antenna plug adaptor (for the United Kingdom
only)

(SJP9009)...................................................... 1 pc.

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Power plug adaptor (for South Africa and
Middle East only)

(K2DA42E00001) .......................................... 1 pc.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement
parts.

For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

The remote control

shop@

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with

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ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre
Mon–Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm.
(Excluding public holidays.)
Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

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application.
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided

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directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
It couldn’t be simpler!

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Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic
PC software related products only.
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre
number listed above for all enquiries.
For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Placement of speakers

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

Super tweeter

Super tweeter

Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

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

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Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

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Do not:

mix old and new batteries.

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use different types at the same time.

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heat or expose to flame.

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take apart or short-circuit.

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attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

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use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

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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.

Main unit

Front speaker
(left)

Note

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for

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proper ventilation.
These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them

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near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily
influenced by magnetism.
The speaker nets cannot be removed.

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AK520 only

Subwoofer

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

(SB-WAK520)

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

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Front speaker
(right)

Use

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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.

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Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

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sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

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About 7 meters in front of
the signal sensor

Do not:

put heavy objects on the remote control.

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take the remote control apart.

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spill liquids onto the remote control.

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Remote control
signal sensor

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Disc information

CD selection

Choose CDs with this mark:

Do not:

use irregularly shaped CDs.

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attach extra labels and stickers.

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use CDs with labels and stickers

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that are coming off or with

adhesive exuding from under

labels and stickers.

attach scratch proof covers or

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any other kind of accessory.

write anything on the CD.

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clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe

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with a soft, dry cloth.)

use CDs printed with label

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printers available on the market.

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To prevent damage

Always observe the following points:

Load only 1 CD on the tray.

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Load CDs as shown in the figure.

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An adaptor is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles).

MP3 information

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

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”.

To play in a certain order

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.
However, some writing software may also cause recording to occur in
a different order.

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8 cm CD

12 cm CD

Set the system on a flat, level surface.

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Always unload all CDs before moving the unit.

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Do not:

set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.

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move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded.

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put anything except a CD in the tray.

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use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked.

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disconnect the AC mains lead from the household mains socket

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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.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Limitations on MP3 play

This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

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When both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc over a

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number of sessions:

If the first session contains MP3 recordings, the unit will play from

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the MP3 made in that session till the session before the first CD-DA
recordings.
If the first session contains CD-DA recordings, the unit will play only

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the recordings made in that session. The subsequent sessions will
be ignored.

Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or

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recording.
Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded

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them.
For , lower case letters will be displayed as upper case.

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