Panasonic SC-AK521 User Manual

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-AK521

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

PL : For areas using power supply of 120 V.

GCP : For areas using power supply of 110/127/220-230/240 V.

PL GCP En Sp	RQT7418-2M
	G0104TS2034

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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-AK521: GCP .

System	SC-AK521
Main unit	SA-AK521
Front speakers	SB-AK520
Subwoofer	SB-WAK520

GCP only

Inside of product

Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................	3
Supplied accessories ........................................................	4
Placement of speakers ......................................................	4
The remote control ............................................................	4
Disc information ................................................................	5
Set-up .................................................................................	6
Front panel controls ..........................................................	7
CDs .....................................................................................	8
How discs with MP3 differ from CDs ...............................	9
CD Play Mode function for MP3 .......................................	9
Album skip play ..............................................................	10
Track skip play ...............................................................	10
INTRO function (Album scan) ........................................	10
Program play for MP3 ....................................................	10
Starting play from a desired track in a desired album ....	11
Title search function .......................................................	11
CD display for MP3 ........................................................	12
Marking a track ..............................................................	12
Radio ................................................................................	13
Cassettes ..........................................................................	14
Sound quality/sound field ...............................................	15
KARAOKE ........................................................................	15
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 ..................................................................	20

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,

CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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.

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.

GCP only

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL

CLIMATES.

CAUTION:

Change the voltage setting to suit the AC voltage in your area. See page 6.

Note that the unit will be seriously damaged or fail to operate correctly if this setting is not made correctly.

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

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	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.
			only
	9)	PL
		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.

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.

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Supplied accessories

Please check and identity the supplied accessories.

ENGLISH	AC power supply cord		.....................................	1 pc.
	PL		GCP
	FM indoor		AM loop
	antenna ................	1 pc.	antenna ................	1 pc.

Batteries for	GCP	only
..remote control 2 pcs.	Power	plug
	adaptor ................		1 pc.

Remote control transmitter ..............................

1 pc.

(N2QAHB000039)

Placement of speakers

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

Super tweeter

Super tweeter

	Main unit
Front speaker		Front speaker
(left)	Subwoofer	(right)

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

(SB-WAK520)

Note

•Keep your speakers at least 10 mm 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.

4	• You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

The remote control

-3

•	remote control.
•

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

Remote control signal sensor

30˚	30˚
Transmission	About 7 meters in front of
window	the signal sensor

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.

Do not:

•put heavy objects on the remote control.

•take the remote control apart.

•spill liquids onto the remote control.

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Disc information

CD selection

Choose CDs with this mark:

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.

•attach scratch proof covers or any other kind of accessory

•write anything on the

•clean CDs with liquids with a soft, dry cloth.)

•use CDs printed with printers available on the market.

To prevent damage

Always observe the following points:

• Load only 1 CD on the tray.

x x x x x

xx x xx xxxxxxx x xx

xxx x

x x xx x x x

x

• Load CDs as shown in the figure.

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

8 cm CD

12 cm CD

•Set the system on a flat, level surface.

•Always unload all CDs before moving the unit.

Do not:

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

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

•put anything except a CD in the tray.

•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.

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).

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.

root

001

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

002

001.mp3

002.mp3 003

003.mp3

004.mp3

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

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.

•When both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc over a number of sessions:

•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.

•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.

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

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

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Set-up

Connect the AC power supply cord only connections have been made.

Preparation

Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the and speaker cords.

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GCP only

Voltage selector

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector on the rear panel to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used. If the power supply in your area is

115 V or 120 V, please set the voltage selector as follows:

•For 115 V: Set to 110 V.

•For 120 V: Set to 127 V.

VOLT ADJ

2 AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up	(L)
on its base.
	1 FM indoor antenna
	Adhesive tape
	Affix where
	reception is best.

5 AC power supply cord

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.

However there is no problem using the unit.

Appliance inlet

Connector

Approx. 6 mm

GCP only

If the power plug does not fit your socket, use the power plug adaptor (included).

Note

		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
	6
		plugging in the unit.

3 Speaker cords

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

-		Subwoofer
3
1	Black	Red (+)
Blue	Red (+)
Black
		Black (–)
Blue (–)	Black (–)	(SB-WAK520)
	Gray (+)

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.

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.

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Front panel controls

Main unit

!

1AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

2PL

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.

GCP

Standby/on switch [f/I]

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.

3 Display
4 Microphone jack [MIC] ...........................................................	15
5 Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................	14
6 Disc tray
7 CD tray open/close button [c, OPEN/CLOSE] ......................	8
8 CD direct play buttons [1 ~ 5] ................................................	8
9 Remote control signal sensor ................................................	4
! Headphones jack [PHONES] ................................................	17
! Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................	14

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Center console

# 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, 17
& Tuner/band select button [TUNER, BAND] ..........................			13
( CD play/pause button [:/ J, CD] ...........................................			8
) Enter button [ENTER] ......................................................			10, 11
~ Joystick .............................................................................			10, 11
+ Microphone volume control [MIC VOL] ...............................			15
, Preset EQ select button [PRESET EQ] .................................			15
- Deck 1 open button [c, DECK 1] .........................................			14
. Display, demonstration button [DISP, –DEMO] ..................			17
/ Record button [a, REC] .........................................................			14
: AUX button [AUX] ..................................................................			17
; Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP] .................................			15
< Tape play/direction 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
@ Delete button [DELETE] ..............................................			9, 10, 12
[ Title search mode select button [TITLE SEARCH] .................			11
\ Marker memory/recall button
[MARKER, –MEMORY, -RECALL] ........................................			12
Remote control
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]			...... 17, 18
^ 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, tape reverse mode and deck select.
| Repeat button [REPEAT] ........................................................			8
} Album skip buttons [ , , ALBUM] ....................................			9
V Intro button [INTRO] .............................................................			10
0 Shift button [SHIFT]
To use functions labeled in orange	:
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
For buttons [AUTO OFF], [CLOCK/TIMER], [rPLAY/REC],
[S.WOOFER] and [KARAOKE]
1 Super sound EQ + Subwoofer button
[S.SOUND EQ, S.WOOFER] ..................................................			15
2 Dimmer + Play timer/record timer button
[DIMMER, rPLAY/REC] ...................................................			17, 18
3 CD display + Clock/timer button
[CD DISP, CLOCK/TIMER] ....................................		8, 12, 17, 18
44 Numbered, character buttons
[X10, 1–9, 0, A-Z, SPACE!”#] .............................................			8-13
5 CD skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel select, time adjust, cursor buttons
[g, REW/3, CURSOR, f, 4/FF, CURSOR		] ...	8-14, 17
6 Muting button [MUTING] .......................................................			17	7
7 Preset EQ select + karaoke button [PRESET EQ, KARAOKE] .. 15

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		CDs
		c, OPEN/CLOSE
		CD direct
	ENGLISH	play 1~5
		g/REW/3,
		f/FF/4
		L, STOP
		-/J, CD

CD DISP

	DISC 1-5
	PROGRAM	Numbered
	PLAY MODE
		buttons
	REPEAT
	DEL	-/ J, CD
		L, CLEAR
	ALBUM ( or )	g, REW/3,
		f, 4/FF

Basic play

1Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

The unit comes on.

2Set 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.

Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

3Press [1]–[5] to play your desired disc.

Current disc indicator

	1
5	2
4	3

(Alternatively, you can press [:/J, CD] if the current disc is your desired CD.)

The track number and its elapsed playing time are shown.

Use the CD Play Mode function’s ALL-DISC mode to play CDs in succession. (A see right)

To stop the disc play

Press [L, STOP].

The total number of tracks and total playing time are shown.

One touch play

During standby mode and when a CD is loaded, press [:/J, CD] or

[1] – [5].

The unit comes on and play starts.

			To pause	Press [:/J, CD] during play.
				Press again to resume play.
			To search forward/	Hold down [g/REW/3] (backward)
			backward	or [f/FF/4] (forward) during play or pause.
			To skip forward/	Press [g/REW/3] (backward) or
	8
			backward	[f/FF/4] (forward) during play or pause.

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.

•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.

CD display

You can display the remaining play time of the current track.

Press [CD DISP] on the remote control 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].

1Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Every time you press the button:

ALL-DISC 1-SONG 1-RANDOM A-RANDOM

			1-DISC
ALL-DISC:		Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
		selected disc to the final disc .
1-SONG:		Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
1-RANDOM: Plays one selected disc in random order.
A-RANDOM: Plays all loaded discs in random order.
1-DISC:		Plays one selected disc.

(The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.)

Proceed to step 4 when you selected A-RANDOM in step 1.

2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

The CD starts.

3Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1

Select the track with the numbered buttons.

To select a track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits.

Play starts from the selected track.

4Only when you selected “A-RANDOM” in step 1

Press [:/J, CD] to start play.

To stop play

Press [L, CLEAR].

When playback ends

The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed even if the unit is turned off.

Final disc

For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”. Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3

Note

•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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Starting play from a specific track

Remote control only

1Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

2Select the track with the numbered buttons.

To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits. Play starts from the selected track.

Note

You cannot use this function with 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM mode.

Program play

You can program up to 24 tracks.

Remote control only

Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].

1Press [PROGRAM].

“PGM” appears.

2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

3Select the tracks with the numbered buttons.

To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.

4Press [:/J, CD] to start play.

To exit program mode

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].)

You can do the following while “P” is displayed

•To check program contents

Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].

Every time you press the button, the track number and program order are displayed.

Track number			Program order

•To add to the program

Do steps 2 and 3.

•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

•You can use repeat mode with program play.

•You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.

To mark a track

See page 12.

How discs with MP3 differ from CDs

CD Play Mode function for MP3

Remote control only

Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].

1Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Every time you press the button: ALL-DISC 1-SONG 1-ALBUM

			1-DISC
ALL-DISC:		Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
		selected disc to the final disc .
1-SONG:		Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
1-ALBUM:		Plays one selected album on the selected disc.
1-DISC:		Plays one selected disc.

(The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.)

2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

The CD starts.

3When you selected “1-ALBUM” or “1-SONG” in step 1

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album.

Play starts from the first track of the selected album.

4When you selected “1-SONG” in step 1

Press the numbered buttons to select the track in the current album.

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.

To stop play

Press [L, CLEAR].

LDisplay when in the stop mode (example)

File format indicator

“MP3”: Indicates the disc contains MP3 files

Total number of tracks (on the current disc)

Total number of albums (on the current disc)

File format indicator

When playback ends

The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed even if the unit is turned off.

Final disc

For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”. Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3

LWhen “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

ENGLISH	g/REW/3,			ENTER
	f/FF/4			Joystick
				TITLE SEARCH
	-/J, CD			L, STOP
	DISC 1-5
	PROGRAM			Numbered
		DEL		buttons
				-/J, CD
				L, CLEAR
				g, REW/3,
	ALBUM (	or	)	f, 4/FF
		INTRO		ENTER
				TITLE SEARCH

Album skip play

During play or stop

Push the joystick up/down ([ALBUM /CHARA] or [ALBUM /CHARA]) to select the desired album.

Remote control: Press [ALBUM ( or )].

When selecting in the stop mode:

Current album			Number of tracks
			in current album

Press [:/J, CD] to start play.

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

Push the joystick left/right ([ g, CURSOR] or [f, CURSOR]) to select a desired track. (You can also press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].)

Remote control: Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].

When selecting in the stop mode:

				Current album		Current track
		Press [ :/J, CD] to start play.
		Play starts from the selected track.
		To play from another album, refer to “Album skip play” above.
		Note
10		During 1-ALBUM mode, track skipping can only be done within the
		current album.

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].

1Press [INTRO].

INTRO function starts.

(INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the last album on the current disc.)

2While 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].

1Press [PROGRAM].

“PGM” appears.

2Press [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.

3Press [ g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to select the track.

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.

4Press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 2~4 to program other tracks.

5Press [:/J, CD] to start play.

To exit program mode

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program by pressing [PROGRAM] then [:/J, CD].)

You can do the following while “P” is displayed

•To check program contents

Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF].

Every time you press the button, album number, track number and program order are displayed.

•To add to the program

Do steps 2~4.

•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

•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.

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Starting play from a desired track in a desired album

Remote control only

Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, CLEAR].

1Press [ALBUM ( or )] and then the numbered buttons to select the album.

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.

2Press the numbered buttons to select the track in the

current album.

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

You can search for your desired album/track with its keyword (part of the title).

Album title search

Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].

1Press [TITLE SEARCH] once.

2Enter the characters of the keyword for the album title. (A see right: “Entering characters”)

3Press [ENTER].

Album title search starts.

Blinks to indicate album title search mode

Matched album title

To show the next/previous album title search result

Push the joystick right ([f, CURSOR]) (next) or left ([g, CURSOR]) (previous). (You can also press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].)

Remote control: Press [f, 4/FF] (next) or [ g, REW/3] (previous).

Press [ :/ J, CD] to start play from the album found.

Play starts from the first track of the album. (Title search mode is cancelled.)

To cancel partway through

Press [L, STOP].

When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display shows “NOT FOUND”.

Note

You cannot use title search function in program mode.

		Track title search
	Preparation: Press [:/J, CD] and then [L, STOP].
	1	Press [TITLE SEARCH] twice.
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	2	Enter the characters of the keyword for the track title.
		(A see below: “Entering characters”)
	3	Press [ENTER].
		Track title search starts.

Blinks to indicate track title search mode

Matched track title

To show the next/previous track title search result

Push the joystick right ([f, CURSOR]) (next) or left ([g, CURSOR]) (previous). (You can also press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4].)

Remote control: Press [f, 4/FF] (next) or [g, REW/3]

(previous).

Press [ :/ J, CD] to start play from the track found.

(Title search mode is cancelled.)

To cancel partway through

Press [L, STOP].

When there is no match for the searched keyword, the display shows

“NOT FOUND”.

Note

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.

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 /CHARA]), the characters change in the following order.

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

space ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) + , – . / : ; < = > ? _ `

The sequence is reversed if you push the joystick down ([ALBUM /CHARA]).

If you hold the joystick up/down ([ALBUM /CHARA] or [ALBUM /CHARA]), the characters change faster.

2 Push the joystick right ([f, CURSOR]) to enter the character.

Repeat steps 1~2 to complete the keyword.

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How discs with MP3 differ from CDs

ENGLISH

g/REW/3, f/FF/4

TUNER, BAND

PROGRAM PLAY MODE DEL

TUNER, BAND

MARKER

Joystick

MARKER

–MEMORY -RECALL

DELETE

CD DISP

Numbered buttons

CURSOR ( or ) g, REW/3,

f, 4/FF

Title search function

Entering characters

On the remote control

1Press the numbered button to select the required character. Characters allocated to the numbered buttons:

Numbered	Characters	Numbered	Characters
buttons		buttons
1	1	6	M N O 6
2	A B C 2	7	P Q R S 7
3	D E F 3	8	T U V 8
4	G H I 4	9	W X Y Z 9
5	J K L 5	0	0
>10	space !” #$ %&’() +,– ./:;<= > ?_ `

The characters change each time a numbered button is pressed.

For example, every time you press [2]:A → B → C → 2

2 Press [CURSOR] to enter the character.

Repeat steps 1~2 to complete the keyword.

LEditing keywords

To move the cursor

Push the joystick left/right ([g, CURSOR] or [f, CURSOR]). Remote control: Press [CURSOR (or)].

Deleting a character

1.Move the cursor over the character to be deleted.

2.Press [DELETE] (remote control: Press [DEL].)

Editing a character

1.Move the cursor over the character to be edited.

2.Enter the correct character.

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CD display for MP3

During play or pause

Press [CD DISP] on the remote control 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

Example: c

Elapsed play time

Track title

Note

•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.

•“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.)

•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.

Marking a track

You can mark one track each on the discs loaded so that you can start play from them later.

To mark a track number

1During 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.)

2Hold down [MARKER, –MEMORY] until “STORING” blinks on the display.

Remote control: Hold down [MARKER].

The selected track is stored in the marker of the current disc.

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.

To recall a marked track number in the current disc

During play or stop

Press [MARKER, -RECALL] to recall a marker.

Remote control: Press [MARKER].

Play starts from the track recalled.

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.

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