SAAK230 User Guide
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...connecting, operating or adjusting this product can be found on /off 4 Front panel controls 5 Disc information 6 Discs 6 Basic play 6 Album skip play 7 CD display 7 To listen to specific discs and tracks (Play Mode function 7 Program play 8 Repeat play 8 Marking a track 8 INTRO function (Album scan 9 Title search function 9 Radio 10 Cassettes 11 Setting the time 11 Timers 12 Sound quality/sound field 13 Other functions 13 External unit connections 13 Using an external unit 13 Using headphones (not included 13 Auto-off function 13 Convenient functions 13 Troubleshooting...
...connecting, operating or adjusting this product can be found on /off 4 Front panel controls 5 Disc information 6 Discs 6 Basic play 6 Album skip play 7 CD display 7 To listen to specific discs and tracks (Play Mode function 7 Program play 8 Repeat play 8 Marking a track 8 INTRO function (Album scan 9 Title search function 9 Radio 10 Cassettes 11 Setting the time 11 Timers 12 Sound quality/sound field 13 Other functions 13 External unit connections 13 Using an external unit 13 Using headphones (not included 13 Auto-off function 13 Convenient functions 13 Troubleshooting...
SAAK230 User Guide
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... with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to operate this product. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a safe level BEFORE your hearing "comfort level" adapts to prevent hearing damage or loss in a particular installation. Once you have established a comfortable sound level: • Set the dial and leave it 's time...
... with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to operate this product. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a safe level BEFORE your hearing "comfort level" adapts to prevent hearing damage or loss in a particular installation. Once you have established a comfortable sound level: • Set the dial and leave it 's time...
SAAK230 User Guide
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... apparatus near any part of your outlet, consult an electrician for a long period of time. A polarized plug has two blades with metallic objects such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in front of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can be used , use rechargeable type batteries. The remote control Batteries R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 Use Remote control signal sensor...
... apparatus near any part of your outlet, consult an electrician for a long period of time. A polarized plug has two blades with metallic objects such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in front of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can be used , use rechargeable type batteries. The remote control Batteries R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 Use Remote control signal sensor...
SAAK230 User Guide
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... (+) Black (-) Use only the supplied speakers. Failure to reset some memory items after all other connections have magnetic shielding. The display changes each time the button is off, you can damage your reference To save power when the unit is on ) While in the standby mode, select "NO DEMO" to avoid damage. - Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you play sound at...
... (+) Black (-) Use only the supplied speakers. Failure to reset some memory items after all other connections have magnetic shielding. The display changes each time the button is off, you can damage your reference To save power when the unit is on ) While in the standby mode, select "NO DEMO" to avoid damage. - Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you play sound at...
SAAK230 User Guide
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... > Repeat button [REPEAT 8 ? Disc button [DISC 7 < Program button [PROGRAM 8, 10 = Play mode select button [PLAY MODE 7, 10, 11 Use this for selecting CD play button [:, TAPE 11 . Deck 2 open button [c DECK1 11 + AUX button [AUX 13 , Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP 13 - Headphone jack [PHONES 13 ! Front panel controls Main unit REW DISP DEMO REC TUNER BAND AUX DECK1 Remote control 3 CD FF STOP TAPE DECK 1/2 DECK2 H.BASS 4 1 1 Display 2 AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 4 AK330 AK333 H.BASS button...
... > Repeat button [REPEAT 8 ? Disc button [DISC 7 < Program button [PROGRAM 8, 10 = Play mode select button [PLAY MODE 7, 10, 11 Use this for selecting CD play button [:, TAPE 11 . Deck 2 open button [c DECK1 11 + AUX button [AUX 13 , Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP 13 - Headphone jack [PHONES 13 ! Front panel controls Main unit REW DISP DEMO REC TUNER BAND AUX DECK1 Remote control 3 CD FF STOP TAPE DECK 1/2 DECK2 H.BASS 4 1 1 Display 2 AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 4 AK330 AK333 H.BASS button...
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... AK333 Current disc indicator CD MP3 AK230 AC IN POWER REW DISP DEMO REC TUNER BAND AUX DECK1 CD TAPE FF STOP DECK 1/2 DECK2 CD DIRECT PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 3 Press [1]-[5] to skip. Do not change discs while a disc is opening/closing, or when loaded. • put anything on top of tracks MP3 Display when in the stop mode (example): "MP3": Indicates the disc contains MP3 files AK330 AK333 AK230 Total number Total number of albums...
... AK333 Current disc indicator CD MP3 AK230 AC IN POWER REW DISP DEMO REC TUNER BAND AUX DECK1 CD TAPE FF STOP DECK 1/2 DECK2 CD DIRECT PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 3 Press [1]-[5] to skip. Do not change discs while a disc is opening/closing, or when loaded. • put anything on top of tracks MP3 Display when in the stop mode (example): "MP3": Indicates the disc contains MP3 files AK330 AK333 AK230 Total number Total number of albums...
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... is playing, remaining play or stop mode (example): AK330 AK333 Current album AK230 Number of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3 L MP3 When "NOT MP3/ERROR1" appears on the selected disc. To select a 3-digit track, press [>10] twice then the three digits. The unit will be displayed correctly on the selected disc. Discs DISP, -DEMO DISC PLAY MODE :/J, CD CD DISP Numbered buttons L, CLEAR ALBUM ( or ) H.BASS Album skip play MP3 Remote control only During play time display shows "- -:- -". c 1-ALBUM: MP3 Plays...
... is playing, remaining play or stop mode (example): AK330 AK333 Current album AK230 Number of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3 L MP3 When "NOT MP3/ERROR1" appears on the selected disc. To select a 3-digit track, press [>10] twice then the three digits. The unit will be displayed correctly on the selected disc. Discs DISP, -DEMO DISC PLAY MODE :/J, CD CD DISP Numbered buttons L, CLEAR ALBUM ( or ) H.BASS Album skip play MP3 Remote control only During play time display shows "- -:- -". c 1-ALBUM: MP3 Plays...
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... [PROGRAM]. To select a 3-digit track, press [>10] twice then the three digits. 4 Press [ENTER]. Note You can use this function during play. Remote control only To mark a track 1 During play or stop mode. (You can replay your desired track. (A page 6, "Basic play - Play starts from them later. While "CLEAR ALL" is displayed. To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons after pressing [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF]. Every time you open the disc tray. •...
... [PROGRAM]. To select a 3-digit track, press [>10] twice then the three digits. 4 Press [ENTER]. Note You can use this function during play. Remote control only To mark a track 1 During play or stop mode. (You can replay your desired track. (A page 6, "Basic play - Play starts from them later. While "CLEAR ALL" is displayed. To select an album directly, press the numbered buttons after pressing [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF]. Every time you open the disc tray. •...
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... indicate track title search mode \ AK230 Matched track title Blinks to be edited. 2. Remote control only 1 Press the numbered button to complete the keyword. Repeat steps 1~2 to select the required character. Note You cannot use title search function in the last album on the current disc.) 2 While your desired album/track with its keyword (part of the album. Characters allocated to start play . Enter...
... indicate track title search mode \ AK230 Matched track title Blinks to be edited. 2. Remote control only 1 Press the numbered button to complete the keyword. Repeat steps 1~2 to select the required character. Note You cannot use title search function in the last album on the current disc.) 2 While your desired album/track with its keyword (part of the album. Characters allocated to start play . Enter...
SAAK230 User Guide
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... unit only Hold down [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] for a moment to an AM broadcast. The unit comes on the remote control to preset and the order they are two methods of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. TUNER, BAND a, REC c DECK1 DISC PROGRAM PLAY MODE TUNER, BAND ALBUM ( or ) SHIFT H.BASS g/REW/3, f/FF/4 L, STOP DECK 1/2 DECK2 c :, TAPE :/J, CD CLOCK/TIMER Numbered buttons g, REW/3, f, 4/FF Radio Manual tuning 1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to tune step...
... unit only Hold down [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] for a moment to an AM broadcast. The unit comes on the remote control to preset and the order they are two methods of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. TUNER, BAND a, REC c DECK1 DISC PROGRAM PLAY MODE TUNER, BAND ALBUM ( or ) SHIFT H.BASS g/REW/3, f/FF/4 L, STOP DECK 1/2 DECK2 c :, TAPE :/J, CD CLOCK/TIMER Numbered buttons g, REW/3, f, 4/FF Radio Manual tuning 1 Press [TUNER, BAND] to tune step...
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...] to select the desired mode. (A page 7) 2. To display the time Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is stopped. 3. The display will not be able to be played facing towards you press the button: CLOCK PLAY REC Previous display 3 (Within 7 seconds or so) Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to volume and sound/field quality do steps: CD 1 ~ 3 MP3 1 ~ 4 • To record specific discs/tracks 1. Cassettes Playback You can use either deck 1 or...
...] to select the desired mode. (A page 7) 2. To display the time Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is stopped. 3. The display will not be able to be played facing towards you press the button: CLOCK PLAY REC Previous display 3 (Within 7 seconds or so) Press [g, REW/3] or [f, 4/FF] to volume and sound/field quality do steps: CD 1 ~ 3 MP3 1 ~ 4 • To record specific discs/tracks 1. Cassettes Playback You can use either deck 1 or...
SAAK230 User Guide
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...; If you turn the record timer on to set the time. 2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER]. To change the setting Press [SLEEP] to operate. • Play timer: Play will be used together. DISP, -DEMO AK330 AK333 H.BASS or AK230 SUPER SOUND EQ a, REC AUX AUTO OFF SLEEP SHIFT H.BASS AK330 AK333 H.BASS or AK230 S.SOUND EQ Headphones (not included) PHONES VOLUME rPLAY/REC DIMMER CLOCK/TIMER g, REW/3, f, 4/FF MUTING PRESET EQ Timers Using the play/record timer Remote control only You can use the unit after a set time. Note...
...; If you turn the record timer on to set the time. 2 Press [SHIFT] + [CLOCK/TIMER]. To change the setting Press [SLEEP] to operate. • Play timer: Play will be used together. DISP, -DEMO AK330 AK333 H.BASS or AK230 SUPER SOUND EQ a, REC AUX AUTO OFF SLEEP SHIFT H.BASS AK330 AK333 H.BASS or AK230 S.SOUND EQ Headphones (not included) PHONES VOLUME rPLAY/REC DIMMER CLOCK/TIMER g, REW/3, f, 4/FF MUTING PRESET EQ Timers Using the play/record timer Remote control only You can use the unit after a set time. Note...
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The button light goes out. Press [SUPER SOUND EQ]. Other functions External unit connections Rear panel of this unit RL (R) (L) Analog player (not included) • An analog player with a built-in sound quality/sound field settings Remote control only Press [PRESET EQ] to select the desired display mode. For listening: Proceed to the external unit's instruction manual.) Using headphones (not included) Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones. Start playback from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to...
The button light goes out. Press [SUPER SOUND EQ]. Other functions External unit connections Rear panel of this unit RL (R) (L) Analog player (not included) • An analog player with a built-in sound quality/sound field settings Remote control only Press [PRESET EQ] to select the desired display mode. For listening: Proceed to the external unit's instruction manual.) Using headphones (not included) Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones. Start playback from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to...
SAAK230 User Guide
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... that the batteries are inserted correctly. 3 Replace the batteries if they are in standby mode, the display lights up . All the settings are using the unit in Canada. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally. Common Problems Although the unit is displayed instead of tracks displayed differs each time the same disc is displayed. Switch off the demo function. 4 If you set nearby...
... that the batteries are inserted correctly. 3 Replace the batteries if they are in standby mode, the display lights up . All the settings are using the unit in Canada. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally. Common Problems Although the unit is displayed instead of tracks displayed differs each time the same disc is displayed. Switch off the demo function. 4 If you set nearby...
SAAK230 User Guide
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... kHz CD 44.1 kHz Decoding 16 bit linear Digital filter 8 fs D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC) Pickup Wavelength 780 nm Beam Source Semiconductor laser Audio output (Disc) Number of the speakers refer to High frequency and Low frequency. Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION AK330 FTC output power THD 10%, both channels driven 100 Hz-3 kHz (Low channel) 64 W per channel (5 Ω) 3 kHz-10 kHz (High channel) 60 W per channel (5 Ω) Total Bi-Amp power...
... kHz CD 44.1 kHz Decoding 16 bit linear Digital filter 8 fs D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC) Pickup Wavelength 780 nm Beam Source Semiconductor laser Audio output (Disc) Number of the speakers refer to High frequency and Low frequency. Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION AK330 FTC output power THD 10%, both channels driven 100 Hz-3 kHz (Low channel) 64 W per channel (5 Ω) 3 kHz-10 kHz (High channel) 60 W per channel (5 Ω) Total Bi-Amp power...
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...;a, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your request by E-mail to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other...
...;a, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your request by E-mail to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other...