RQTV0191-1PP PCFor U.S.A.As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner,Panasonic has determined that thisproduct meets the ENERGY STAR ®guidelines for energy efficiency.Table of contentsListening caution .....................................2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3Handling of the disc trays and discs .....3Placement of speakers............................3Getting started .........................................4Overview of controls ...............................6Discs .........................................................7Cassette tape – Play and record ..........10FM/AM radio ...........................................11XM® Satellite Radio ................................12Timer .......................................................14Sound adjustment .................................15External unit ...........................................15Troubleshooting guide ..........................18Specifi cations ........................................19Limited Warranty(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................20Limited Warranty(ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................21Product Service .....................................21Maintenance ...........................................28When moving the unit ...........................28EspañolEspañolPreparativos iniciales............................22Colocación de los altavoces ................23Controles ................................................24Discos .....................................................25Cintas de casete –reproducción y grabación ................25Radio FM/AM ..........................................26Temporizador .........................................27SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESSUPPLIED ACCESSORIESPlease check and identify the supplied accessories.Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking forreplacement parts. (As of January 2007)In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “AccessoryPurchases” on page 20.1 x AC power supply cord(K2CB2CB00018)1 x Remote control(N2QAYB000140)1 x FM indoor antenna(RSA0007-L)2 x Remote controlbatteries1 x AM loop antenna(N1DAAAA00001)Operations in these instructions are described mainly usingremote control, but you can perform the operations on themain unit if the controls are the same.Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 22 - 27.Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the instructions completely.Please keep this manual for future reference.Operating InstructionsCD Stereo SystemModel No. SC-AK450Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read theseinstructions carefully.These operating instructions are applicable to the followingsystem.System SC-AK450Main unit SA-AK450Speakers SB-AK450If you have any questions contactIn the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)In Canada: 905-624-5505