RQT779015Specifications1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced byqualified 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 changein performance; or(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.2. Servicing —Do not attempt to service the unit beyond thatdescribed in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicingto authorized servicing personnel.3. Replacement parts —When parts need replacing ensure theservicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts thathave the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorizedsubstitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.Product ServiceProduct informationFor product information or assistance with product operation:In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on theback page.In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer CareCentre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca),or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.AMPLIFIER SECTION AK230FTC output powerTHD 10%, both channels driven100 Hz – 10 kHz69 W per channel (5 Ω)Total FTC power 138 WRMS output powerTHD 10%, both channels driven1 kHz 100 W per channel (5 Ω)Total RMS power 200 WFM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTIONPreset station FM 15 stationsAM 15 stationsFrequency Modulation (FM)Frequency range87.9 – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)Sensitivity 2.5 ØV (IHF)S/N 26 dB 2.2 ØVAntenna terminal(s) 75 Ω (unbalanced)Amplitude Modulation (AM)Frequency range520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)SensitivityS/N 20 dB (at 1000 kHz) 560 ØV/mAudio performance (Amplifier)Input sensitivity/Input impedanceAux 250 mV, 14.7 kΩPhone jackTerminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (1 /8˝) jackSPEAKER SECTION AK230Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)Speaker(s)Woofer 16 cm (61/2˝) cone typeTweeter 6 cm (23/8˝) cone typeImpedance 5 ΩInput power (IEC) 100 W (Max)Output sound pressure level81 dB/W (1.0 m)Cross over frequency 4 kHzFrequency range 35 Hz–28 kHz (–16 dB)50 Hz–26 kHz (–10 dB)Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 x 330 x 201 mm(821/32˝ x 13˝ x 729/32˝)Mass 2.7 kg (6.0 lb.)GENERALPower supply AC 120 V, 60 HzPower consumption AK330 : 238 WAK230 : 165 WDimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 330 x 341 mm(927/32˝ x 13˝ x 137/16˝)Mass AK330 : 7.1 kg (15.7 lb.)AK230 : 6.9 kg (15.2 lb.)Operating temperature range+5 to +35 °C (+41 to +95 °F)Operating humidity range5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)Power consumption in standby modeAK330 : 0.38 WAK230 : 0.34 WNote:1. Specifications are subject to changewithout notice.Mass and dimensions are approximate.2. Total harmonic distortion is measured bythe digital spectrum analyzer.3. AK330 The labels “HIGH” and “LOW”on the rear of the speakers refer to Highfrequency and Low frequency.AMPLIFIER SECTION AK330FTC output powerTHD 10%, both channels driven100 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 248 WRMS output powerTHD 10%, both channels driven1 kHz(Low channel) 90 W per channel (5 Ω)10 kHz(High channel) 90 W per channel (5 Ω)Total Bi-Amp power 360 WIf the surfaces are dirtyTo clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions thatcame with the cloth carefully.MaintenanceFor a cleaner, crisper soundClean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback andrecording.Use a cleaning tape (not included).4. Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer toperform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper workingcondition.CASSETTE DECK SECTIONTrack system 4 track, 2 channelHeadsRecord/playback Solid permalloy headErasure Double gap ferrite headMotor DC servo motorRecording system AC bias 100 kHzErasing system AC erase 100 kHzTape speed 4.8 cm/s (17/8 ips)Overall frequency response(+3 dB, –6 dB at DECK OUT)NORMAL 35 Hz–14 kHzS/N 50 dB (A weighted)Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS)Fast forward and rewind timeApprox. 120 seconds withC-60 cassette tapeDISC SECTIONDiscs played [8 cm (3˝) or 12 cm (5˝)](1) CD-Audio (CD-DA)(2) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 formatteddisc)(3) MP3Bit rateMP3 32 kbps–320 kbpsSampling frequencyMP3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHzCD 44.1 kHzDecoding 16 bit linearDigital filter 8 fsD/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)PickupWavelength 780 nmBeam Source Semiconductor laserAudio output (Disc)Number of channels2 (Stereo) (FL, FR)SPEAKER SECTION AK330Type3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)Speaker(s)Woofer 16 cm (61/2˝) cone typeTweeter 6 cm (23/8˝) cone typeSuper tweeter Piezo typeImpedanceHIGH 5 ΩLOW 5 ΩInput power (IEC)HIGH 90 W (Max)LOW 90 W (Max)Output sound pressure level83 dB/W (1.0 m)Cross over frequency 2.6 kHz, 10 kHzFrequency range 37 Hz–23 kHz (–16 dB)44 Hz–22 kHz (–10 dB)Dimensions (WxHxD) 240 x 330 x 230 mm(97 /16˝ x 13˝ x 91/16˝)Mass 3.2 kg (7.1 lb.)