Panasonic SC-AKX38 User manual

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Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AKX38
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Do the procedures with the remote control. You can
also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the
same.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
These operating instructions are applicable to the
following system.
– If you see this symbol –
System SC-AKX38
Main unit SA-AKX38
Speakers SB-AKX38
For South America (except Argentina)
CAUTION!
Set the voltage selector to the AC voltage in your area
(Z“Making the connections”). If not, the system can be
damaged or cannot operate correctly.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
For Central America and the Caribbean
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For South America (except Argentina)
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact Telephone No.:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
Google Play and Android are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Google Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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Safety precautions
WARNING!
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on this unit.
– Use only the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
• Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
AC power supply cord
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately.
CAUTION!
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this
unit is well ventilated.
– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
– Do not place sources of naked flames, such as
lighted candles, on this unit.
• Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration.
• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
• This unit may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference
occurs, please increase separation between this unit
and the mobile telephone.
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and
windows closed.
• Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote
control for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark
area.
Table of contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Customer Service Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placement of speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Making the connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing the media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Media playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sound and illumination effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Clock and timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
External equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Customer Service Directory
Obtain product information and operative assistant;
localize the closer distributor or Service Center; buy
spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin
American:
http://www.lar.panasonic.com
Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center:
Panama 800-PANA (800-7262)
Colombia 01-8000-94PANA (01-8000-947262)
Ecuador 1800-PANASONIC (1800-726276)
Costa Rica 800-PANA737 (800-7262737)
El Salvador 800-PANA (800-7262)
Guatemala 1-801-811-PANA (1-801-811-7262)
Chile 800-390-602
From a cell phone: [phone]
Venezuela 800-PANA-800 (800-7262-800)
Uruguay 0-800-PANA (0-800-7262)
Peru 0-800-00-PAN (0-800-00726)
Argentina 0800-333-PANA (0800-333-7262)
0810-321-PANA (0810-321-7262)
Paraguay 0800-11-PANA (0800-11-7262)
Dominican
Republic
809-200-8000
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Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 AC power supply cord
1 AM loop antenna
1 FM indoor antenna
1 Remote control battery
1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000915)
For South America
1 Power plug adapter
Maintenance
To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Preparing the remote control
Use alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with
those in the remote control.
Placement of speakers
The left and right speakers are the same.
You cannot remove the net of the speakers.
Use only the supplied speakers.
You can cause damage to the system and decrease the
sound quality if you use other speakers.
Note:
• Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main unit
for ventilation.
• Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not put
them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily influenced
by magnetism.
• When you play at high levels for a long period, it can cause
damage to the speakers and decrease the life of the
speakers.
• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent
damage:
– When the sound is distorted.
– When you adjust the sound quality.
CAUTION!
•Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. If not, you can cause damage to the
amplifier and speakers and can cause a fire.
Consult an approved service personnel if damage
occurs or if there is a sudden apparent change in
performance.
•Do the procedures included in these instructions
when you attach the speakers.
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Making the connections
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all the other connections have been made.
The illustrations shown are of the model for South America. Your unit may differ in appearance.
1Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.
2Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Place the antenna where reception is best.
3Connect the speakers.
4For South America
Set the voltage.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to set the voltage selector
to the AC voltage in your area.
5Connect the AC power supply cord.
Do not use an AC power supply cord from other
equipment.
Conserving power
The system consumes a small amount of power even
when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the power
supply if you do not use the system.
Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the
system. You have to set them again.
A
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2
3
4
5
To household
AC outlet
For South America
If the power plug does not fit your socket, use the
power plug adapter.
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Overview of controls AStandby/on switch [`], [1]
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.
BAlphanumeric buttons
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10]=[1]=[6]
To set a character
Example: B: [2]=[2]
CDelete a programmed track
Delete a selected track in a playlist
DSelect the audio source
EBasic playback control
FSelect the sound effects
GStart the title search for internal memory
HView content information
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.
IRecording operation control
JSet the play timer and record timer
KSet the clock and timer
LSet the sleep timer
Automatically switch off the system
When you are in disc, USB or internal memory
source, the auto off function switches off the system
if you do no use the system for 30 minutes.
Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.
MSet the program function
NAdjust the volume of the system
OMute the sound of the system
To cancel, press the button again.
“MUTE” is also canceled when you adjust the volume
or when you switch off the system.
PSet the play menu item
QInternal memory playlist operation
RSelect and confirm the option
SSet the edit mode for USB B and internal memory
SOUND PRESET EQ
EDIT
MODE
USB CD HI-SPEED MEMORY MODE
DISPLAY
DIMMER
SLEEP
PLAY/
REC
AUTO OFF
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TRemote control sensor
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
UInternal memory playlist direct buttons
Press and hold to add track to the corresponding
playlist.
Press to select playlist.
VSelect the sound effects
WUSB A
USB port ( )
USB status indicator
Play MP3 tracks
Record MP3 tracks to USB B
XUSB B
USB port ( )
USB status indicator
Record sound or music tracks
Play MP3 tracks
YDisplay panel
ZSelect MP3 album or track
Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track.
Browse track or albums
Turn [CONTROL] to browse.
To start playback from the selection, press [4/9].
DJ jukebox
Press and hold to select DJ jukebox.
aOpen or close the disc tray
bMusic port jack
cDisc tray
CONTROL
ILLUMINATION
US B/ CD
RADIO/
TUNE MODE
AUX
OPEN/CLOSE
MUSIC PORT
ALBUM/ TRACK
PAIRING
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D J J UKEBOX
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PRESET EQ
M ANUAL EQ
D.BASS
LATIN
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USB REC
VOLU ME
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PLAY
REC / PLAY
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MEMORY REC
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Preparing the media
Disc
1Press [CD].
2Press [xOPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray.
Put in a disc with the label facing up.
3Press [xOPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc
tray.
USB
Preparation
Before you connect a USB device to the system, make
sure you do a backup of the data.
1Decrease the volume and connect the USB device
to the USB port.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting
the USB device.
2Press [USB] to select “USB A” or “USB B”.
Note:
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot
recognize USB device connected through a cable.
Bluetooth®
You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly
through Bluetooth®.
Preparation
• Switch on the Bluetooth®feature of the device and put
the device near the system.
• Read the operating instructions of the device for
details.
█Pairing a device
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth®device,
disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”)
1Press [ , MEMORY] (main unit: [ /MEMORY]) to
select “BLUETOOTH”.
If “PAIRING” is shown, continue with step 3.
2Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PAIRING”.
3Press [R, T] to select “OK? YES” and then press
[OK].
4Select “SC-AKX38” from the Bluetooth®menu of the
device.
If prompted for a passkey, input “0000”.
The device connects with this system automatically
after pairing is complete.
The name of the connected device is shown.
Note:
• You can pair up to 8 devices with this system.
If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used
for the longest time will be replaced.
█Connecting a device
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth®device,
disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”)
1Press [ , MEMORY] (main unit: [ /MEMORY]) to
select “BLUETOOTH”.
“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.
2Select “SC-AKX38” from the Bluetooth®menu of the
device.
The name of the connected device is shown.
3Press [4/9] to start playback.
For other operations, refer to “Playing disc”
Note:
• A device must be paired to connect.
• The system can only connect to one device at a time.
• When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, this
system will automatically try to connect to the last
connected device.
█Disconnecting a device
1Press [ ].
2Press [PLAY MENU] to select “DISCONNECT?”.
3Press [R, T] to select “OK? YES” and then press
[OK].
“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.
To cancel, select “OK? NO”.
Using the main unit
Press and hold [ –PAIRING] until “PAIRING” is shown.
Note:
A device is disconnected when you:
• Select a different source.
• Move the device out of the maximum range.
• Disable the Bluetooth®transmission of the device.
• Switch off the system or the device.
D.BASS
/
USB REC
A
B
PLAY
REC/PLAY
USB device
(not supplied)
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Media playback
The following marks indicate the availability of the
feature.
Basic playback
CD USB BLUETOOTH MEMORY
Note:
Depending on the Bluetooth®device, some operations may
not work.
Viewing available information
CD USB BLUETOOTH MEMORY
You can view the available information on the display
panel.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
• Maximum characters that can be shown:
CD USB : approximately 32
BLUETOOTH : approximately 16
• This system supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.
• Text data that the system does not support can show
differently.
• Example: MP3 album and track number display.
Play menu
CD USB MEMORY
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE” or
“REPEAT”.
2Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Note:
• During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which
have been played.
• The setting is canceled when you open the disc tray.
CD CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.
USB USB device with MP3 files.
BLUETOOTH Bluetooth®device.
MEMORY Internal memory.
Play Press [4/9].
Stop Press [8].
USB
The track is memorized.
“RESUME” is shown.
Press again to stop fully.
Pause Press [4/9].
Press again to continue playback.
Skip Press [2/3] or [5/6] to skip
track.
CD USB
Press [R, T] to skip MP3 album.
Search Press and hold [2/3] or
[5/6].
Album
number
Track
number
PLAYMODE
OFF PLAYMODE Cancel the setting.
1-TRACK
1-TR
Play one selected track.
Press the alphanumeric buttons to
select the track.
1-ALBUM
1-ALB
Play one selected MP3 album.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3
album.
RANDOM
RND
Play all tracks randomly.
1-ALBUM
RANDOM
1-ALB RND
Play all tracks in one selected MP3
album randomly.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3
album.
REPEAT
OFF REPEAT Cancel the setting.
ON REPEAT Repeat playback.
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█Note on disc
• This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3
format content.
• Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the
condition of the recording.
█Note on USB device
• This system supports USB 2.0 full speed.
• This system can support USB devices of up to 32 GB.
• Only FAT 12/16/32 file system is supported.
█Note on MP3 file
• Files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as
albums.
• Tracks must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
• Tracks will not necessarily be played in the order you
recorded them.
• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.
MP3 file on disc
• This system can access up to:
– 255 albums (including root folder)
– 999 tracks
– 20 sessions
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
MP3 file on USB device
• This system can access up to:
– 800 albums (including root folder)
– 8000 tracks
– 999 tracks in one album
Link mode
BLUETOOTH
You can change the link mode to suit the connection
type.
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth®device,
disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”).
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “LINK MODE”.
2Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
The default settings is “MODE 2”.
Program playback
CD USB MEMORY
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
1Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
“PGM” is shown.
2CD
Press the alphanumeric buttons to select the
desired track.
Do this step again to program other tracks.
1. Press [R, T] to select the desired album.
2. Press [6] and then press the alphanumeric
buttons to select the desired track.
3. Press [OK].
Do these steps again to program other tracks.
3Press [4/9] to start playback.
Note:
• You cannot use program playback together with
“PLAYMODE” function.
• The program memory is cleared when you open the disc
tray.
MODE 1 Emphasis on connectivity.
MODE 2 Emphasis on sound quality.
Cancel
program mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
Check program
contents
Press [2] or [6] when “PGM” is
shown in the stop mode.
Clear the last
track
Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
Clear all
programmed
tracks
Press [8] in the stop mode.
“CLR ALL” is shown.
Within 5 seconds, press [8] again.
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Title search
MEMORY
You can search for the desired track in the internal
memory with title search.
1Press [TITLE SEARCH].
“ ” blinks.
2Press the alphanumeric buttons or [R, T] to select
the desired character then press [U] to select next
character.
To delete a character, press [DEL].
3Press [OK].
Press [Y, U] to search for previous or next match.
“NOTFOUND” is shown if there is no match.
4Press [OK] to confirm and play the track.
To cancel, press [TITLE SEARCH].
Note:
• This function skip tracks that are created with basic
recording (Z“Analog recording”).
• This function does not work with random or program
playback.
• The character is not case sensitive.
• A same track title display will be shown for tracks with the
same title.
Playlist
MEMORY
You can keep up to 6 playlists in the internal memory.
Each playlist can keep up to 99 tracks.
█Adding tracks to the playlist
1Select the track you want to add to the playlist.
2Press [PLAYLIST].
“”blinks.
3Press and hold the alphanumeric button (1 to 6) to
add the track to the corresponding playlist.
Or press and hold [1] to [6] on the main unit to add the
track to the corresponding playlist.
Do steps 1 through 3 again to add more tracks.
█Listening to the playlist
1Press [PLAYLIST] and then the alphanumeric button
(1 to 6) to select the playlist.
Or press [1] to [6] on the main unit to select the
playlist.
2Press [4/9] to start playback.
Cancel playlist
playback
Press [PLAYLIST] two times until “ ”
is cleared.
OR
Press the selected [1] to [6] on the
main unit. “ ” is cleared.
View contents
of the playlist
Press [2] or [6] in the stop mode.
OR
Turn [CONTROL] in the stop mode.
Clear a single
track
In the stop mode, press [2] or [6]
to select the desired track you want to
clear and then press [DEL].
“DELETE?” is shown.
Within 5 seconds, press [OK].
Clear all tracks
in a playlist
In the stop mode, press [8].
“CLEAR?” is shown.
Within 5 seconds, press [OK].
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Radio
Preparation
Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Manual tuning
1Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [3] or [5] to tune in to the station.
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until
the frequency starts changing quickly.
“ ” is shown when a stereo broadcast is being
received.
Using the main unit
1Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
2Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
station.
Improving the sound quality
When “FM” is selected
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “FM MODE”.
2Press [Y, U] to select “MONO” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “STEREO”.
“MONO” is also canceled when you change the
frequency.
When “AM” is selected
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “B.PROOF”.
2Press [R, T] to select “BP 1” or “BP 2” and then
press [OK].
To memorize the setting
Continue with step 4 of “Manual presetting”.
Memory presetting
You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
█Automatic presetting
1Press [OK] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT”
frequency.
2Press [PLAY MENU] to select “A.PRESET” and then
press [OK].
“START?” is shown.
3Press [OK] to start presetting.
To cancel, press [8].
█Manual presetting
1Press [3] or [5] to tune in to the station.
2Press [PROGRAM].
3Press the alphanumeric buttons to select a preset
number.
Do steps 1 through 3 again to preset more stations.
The new station replaces any station that occupies
the same preset number.
█Selecting a preset station
Press the alphanumeric buttons, [2] or [6] to
select the preset station.
Using the main unit
1Press [TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
station.
Checking the signal status
When “FM” is selected
Press [DISPLAY].
AM/FM allocation setting
By main unit only
For South America
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.
For Central America and the Caribbean
This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in
0.2 MHz steps.
1Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press and hold [RADIO/EXT-IN].
After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current
minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the
minimum frequency changes.
• To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps
again.
• Preset frequencies are erased after you change the
setting.
LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest
frequency.
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current
frequency.
FM The FM signal is in monaural.
The system is not tuned in to a station.
FM ST The FM signal is in stereo.
FM MONO “MONO” is selected as the
“FM MODE”.
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Recording
Note:
• All recordings are in “.mp3” format.
• You cannot do recording when you are using random
playback mode.
• Repeat playback mode is off during recording.
• A new album is added each time you do a recording.
• The sequence of album can change after the recording.
• The recordings are kept in a folder named “REC_DATA” in
the USB device or the internal memory.
Recording MP3 tracks
You can record MP3 tracks from:
• MP3 disc to USB B or internal memory
•USB A to USB B
•USB B to internal memory or vice versa
1Prepare the source you want to record.
2Press [MEMORY REC 7/9] or [USB REC 7/9] to
start recording.
Example: Recording an album from the USB device
to the internal memory.
Note:
• Some tracks can use a longer time to record.
• Some tracks cannot be recorded because of the condition
of the source.
• The recorded folder name may be different from the original
folder because of the auto rename function.
Analog recording
1Select the source you want to record.
Prepare the CD-DA disc playback mode.
Make sure the disc is stopped.
Radio
Tune in to the radio station.
External equipment
Connect and play the equipment
(Z“External equipment”).
2Press [MEMORY REC 7/9] or [USB REC 7/9] to
start recording.
The name of the folder that keeps the recording is
shown.
Note:
• Wait for a few seconds for the system to prepare the USB
device before you start recording.
• When the next track of the CD-DA disc is being recorded, it
will be shown on the display.
█High-speed recording
CD-DA disc recording speed:
CD: Three times (3x) the normal speed.
CD-RW: Two times (2x) the normal speed.
1Put in the disc you want to record.
2Press [CD].
3Press [CD HI-SPEED REC] and [USB REC 7/9] or
[MEMORY REC 7/9] together to start recording.
Note:
• If you cannot record at high-speed because of the
condition of the disc, record the CD at normal speed.
• The sound is muted during high-speed recording.
Panasonic cannot be held responsible on the action of
consumer to record copyrighted contents which can
cause copyright infringement.
USB A • Play MP3 tracks.
• Record MP3 tracks to USB B .
USB B • Record sound or music tracks.
• Play MP3 tracks.
To check storage space
In the stop mode, press [DISPLAY].
Note:
USB status indicator blinks in red during
USB recording.
Record all tracks Select “OFF PLAYMODE”
(Z“Play menu”).
Record
programmed tracks
Program the tracks you want
(Z“Program playback”).
Record specified
album or track
Select “1-ALBUM” or
“1-TRACK” (Z“Play menu”).
Stop recording Press [8].
Recording stops at the last fully
recorded track in the album.
For example, if you stop recording
during the fourth track, only the first
three tracks are recorded.
“NO FILE RECORDED” is shown if no
track is recorded.
Album being
recorded
Percentage of the
recording process
Record all tracks Select “OFF PLAYMODE”
(Z“Play menu”).
Record a single
track
Select “1-TRACK”
(Z“Play menu”).
Stop recording Press [8]. “WRITING” is shown.
Pause
recording
Press [MEMORY REC 7/9] or
[USB REC 7/9] during recording.
Press again to continue recording.
Note:
You can pause during recording from the
radio, music port or AUX (except in
SYNCHRO mode). A track mark is added
every time you pause (Z“Adding track
marks”).
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█Adding track marks
When recording from radio or external equipment, you
can divide tracks using various modes.
Before recording
Press [REC MODE] to select the desired setting.
Note:
• During recording, if you press [OK] or pause recording
while using “TIME MARK” mode, the 5-minute counter is
reset.
• You cannot add track marks manually in “SYNCHRO”
mode.
█Deleting recorded tracks
1MEMORY
Press [ , MEMORY] (main unit: [ /MEMORY]) to
select “MEMORY”.
USB B
Press [USB] to select “USB B”.
2Press [R, T] to select album.
3Press [2] or [6] to select the track.
4Press [EDIT MODE] to select the mode and then
press [OK].
The selected item to be deleted is shown.
5Press [OK].
“SURE? NO” is shown.
6Press [Y, U] to select “YES” and then press [OK].
“WRITING” is shown.
To cancel, select “NO”.
Sound and illumination effects
Sound effects
1Press [SOUND] to select sound setting.
2Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Note:
The default setting is underlined. Changed settings will be
kept until it is changed again, unless otherwise indicated.
MANUAL Add a track mark manually.
Press [OK] during recording to add a
track mark.
SYNCHRO
(For music port
or AUX source)
Recording starts automatically when
the other equipment starts to play.
Recording pauses when it detects
silence for 3 seconds.
TIME MARK A track is automatically divided at
5-minute intervals.
TRK DEL Delete a single track.
ALB DEL Delete one album
(maximum 999 tracks).
FORMAT Format the USB device.
ALL DEL Delete all albums in the internal
memory.
LATIN EQ “ROCK”, “REGGAETON”, “POP”,
“CUMBIA”, “SALSA”, “FORRO”,
“FUNK”, “SAMBA” or “SERTANEJO”.
Using the main unit
Press [PRESET EQ].
BASS -4 to +4
Using the main unit
1. Press [MANUAL EQ] to select
“BASS”, “MID” or “TREBLE”.
2. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to
adjust the level.
MID
TREBLE
D.BASS “ON D.BASS”, “AUTO D.BASS” or
“OFF D.BASS”
Using the main unit
Press [D.BASS].
SURROUND “ON SURROUND” or
“OFF SURROUND”
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DJ JUKEBOX
USB
You can use DJ JUKEBOX to add cross-fading effect
between songs.
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “JUKEBOX”.
2Press [R, T] to select “ON JUKEBOX” and then
press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF JUKEBOX”.
3Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE”.
4Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Using the main unit
1Press [DJ JUKEBOX].
Press again to cancel.
2Turn [CONTROL] to select “RANDOM REPEAT” or
“ALL TITLE REPEAT”.
Note:
DJ JUKEBOX effect is canceled when you switch off the unit,
change to another source or when recording.
Illumination effects
By main unit only
You can change the illumination color on this system.
1Press and hold [– ILLUMINATION].
2Within 5 seconds, turn [CONTROL] to select the
desired setting.
Clock and timers
Setting the clock
For South America
This is a 24-hour clock.
For Central America and the Caribbean
This is a 12-hour clock.
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
2Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].
To check the time
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Play and record timer
(Except for Bluetooth®source)
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to:
• Wake you up (play timer)
• Record from the radio or the external equipment
(record timer)
Play timer and record timer cannot be used together.
Preparation
Set the clock.
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “#PLAY” or
“#REC”.
2Within 10 seconds, press [R, T] to set the start
time.
3Press [OK].
4Do steps 2 and 3 again to set the end time.
5Press [R, T] to select the source you want to play
and then press [OK].
6For record timer, press [R, T] to select “MEMORY”
or “USB B” to keep the recording and then press
[OK].
To start the timer
1Prepare the audio source.
2Press [PLAY/REC #] to select “#PLAY” or “#REC”.
“#PLAY” or “#REC” is shown.
To cancel, press [PLAY/REC #] again.
The system must be switched off for the timer to
operate.
RANDOM REPEAT
RND
Play all tracks randomly and
repeat all tracks.
ALL TITLE REPEAT Repeat all tracks.
Using the “MAX JUKE” app
You can download and install the free Android™ app
“MAX JUKE” on Google Play™ for additional features,
such as to request song playback from multiple devices
simultaneously.
Play timer Prepare the music source you want
to listen to (disc, USB, internal
memory, radio or external
equipment) and set the volume.
Record timer Connect the USB device to USB B
(for USB recording) and tune to the
radio station or select the external
equipment.
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To check the setting
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “#PLAY” or “#REC”.
Note:
• The play timer starts at a low volume and increases
gradually to the preset level.
• The record timer starts 30 seconds before the set time with
the volume muted.
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is
on.
• If you switch off the system and switch on again while a
timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.
Sleep timer
The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in minutes).
To check the remaining time
Press [SLEEP].
Note:
• The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can
be used together.
• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an
overlap of timers.
Others
Auto off
This system automatically switches off when you do not
use it for 20 minutes.
1Press [SETUP] to select “AUTO OFF”.
2Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK].
“A.OFF” is shown.
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Note:
This function does not work when you are in radio source or
when a Bluetooth®device is connected.
Bluetooth®standby
This function automatically switches on the system when
you establish a Bluetooth®connection from a paired
device.
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select
“BLUETOOTH STANDBY”.
“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.
2Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Software version
You can check the software version of the system.
1Press [SETUP] to select “SW VER” and then press
[OK].
The software version is shown.
2Press [OK] again to exit.
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External equipment
You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the
audio through this system.
Preparation
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.
To adjust the input level
1Press [SOUND] to select “INPUT LEVEL”.
2Press [R, T] to select “NORMAL” or “HIGH” and
then press [OK].
The default setting is “NORMAL”.
Using the music port
You can play music from a portable audio equipment.
Preparation
Switch off the equalizer (if any) of the portable audio
equipment to prevent sound distortion.
Decrease the volume of the system and the portable
audio equipment before you connect or disconnect the
portable audio equipment.
1Connect the portable audio equipment.
Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not supplied)
2Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “MUSIC PORT”.
3Play the portable audio equipment.
Using the auxiliary input
You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the
audio through this system.
1Connect the external equipment.
2Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “AUX”.
3Play the external equipment.
Note:
• If you want to connect equipment other than those
described, refer to the audio dealer.
• Sound distortion can occur when you use an adapter.
RADIO/
TUNE MODE
AUX
OPEN/CLOSE
MUSIC PORT
Audio cable
(not supplied)
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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult
your dealer for instructions.
█Common problems
The display panel lights up and changes continuously
in standby mode.
• Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select
“DEMO OFF”.
No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the
cause, then switch the system on again. It can be
caused by straining of the speakers through excessive
volume or power, and when using the system in a hot
environment.
A humming sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near
the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from the cables of this system.
The sound level reduces.
• The protection circuit has been activated due to the
continuous use at high volume output. This is to
protect the system and maintain the sound quality.
█Disc
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in
correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or
non-standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2
hours.
The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change
to a playable disc.
• You put in a disc that has not been finalized.
█USB
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are
not compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
cannot work in some conditions.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes
longer time to read.
█Bluetooth®
Pairing cannot be done.
• Check the Bluetooth®device condition.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range.
Move the device nearer to the system.
The device cannot be connected.
• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing
again.
• The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing
again.
• This system might be connected to a different device.
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device
again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard
through the system.
• For some built-in Bluetooth®devices, you have to set
the audio output to “SC-AKX18” manually. Read the
operating instructions of the device for details.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range.
Move the device nearer to the system.
• Remove any obstacle between the system and the
device.
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band
(wireless router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.)
are interfering. Move the device nearer to the system
and distance it from the other devices.
• Select “MODE 1” for stable communication.
█Radio
Sound is distorted.
• Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna
should be installed by a competent technician.
A beat sound is heard.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• Move mobile telephones away from the unit if the
interference is apparent.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.
█Main unit displays
“ADJUST CLOCK”
• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.
“ADJUST TIMER”
• The play and/or record timer is not set. Adjust the play
and/or record timer.
“AUTO OFF”
• The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will
switch off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
“CANNOT SET”
• You cannot activate or deactivate the play or record
timer when in Bluetooth®source.
“DEVICE FULL”
• You cannot do recording because the remaining
recording time of the USB device is less than the total
time of the music source.
Change to a USB device which has enough recording
time and do the recording again.
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“ERROR”
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions
and try again.
“ERROR” (during recording)
• You cannot select other playback source (example:
radio, USB etc.) or press [2] or [6] during
recording. Stop the recording function.
• You cannot open the disc tray when recording from an
AM source.
“F61”
• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
• Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and
then switch it on again.
“F70”
• Examine the Bluetooth®connection.
• Disconnect the Bluetooth®device. Switch off the
system and then switch it on again.
“F76”
• There is a problem with the power supply.
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your
dealer.
“F77”
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your
dealer.
“NODEVICE”
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the
connection.
“NO DISC”
• You have not put in a disc.
“NO PLAY”
“UNSUPPORT”
• Examine the content. You can only play supported
format.
• The files in the USB device can be corrupted. Format
the USB device and try again.
“NO TRACK”
• There is no album or track in the USB device or the
internal memory.
• There is no album or track in the USB device.
“NOT MP3 =ERROR”
“PLAYERROR”
• You played an unsupported MP3 file. The system will
skip that track and play the next one.
“RECERROR”
• You disconnected the USB device while recording.
Connect the USB device and do recording again.
“REMOTE 1”
“REMOTE 2”
• The remote control and the main unit are using
different codes. Change the code of the remote
control.
– When “REMOTE 1” is shown, press and hold [OK]
and [ ] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
– When “REMOTE 2” is shown, press and hold [OK]
and [USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
“TEMP NG”
• The temperature protection circuit has been activated,
and the system will switch off. Let the unit cool down
before switching it on again.
• Check that the ventilation opening of the unit is not
obstructed.
• Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
“USB OVER CURRENT ERROR”
• The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect
the USB device, switch off the system and then switch
on again.
“VBR–”
• The system cannot show the remaining play time for
variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
Remote control code
When other Panasonic equipment responds to the
remote control of this system, change the remote control
code for this system.
Preparation
Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “MUSIC PORT” or
“AUX”.
█To set the code to “REMOTE 2”
1Press and hold [RADIO/EXT-IN] on the main unit
and [2] on the remote control until “REMOTE 2” is
shown.
2Press and hold [OK] and [2] for a minimum of 4
seconds.
█To set the code to “REMOTE 1”
1Press and hold [RADIO/EXT-IN] on the main unit
and [1] on the remote control until “REMOTE 1” is
shown.
2Press and hold [OK] and [1] for a minimum of 4
seconds.
System memory reset
Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
• There is no response when buttons are pressed.
• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.
1Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
2While you press and hold [1] on the main unit,
connect the AC power supply cord again.
Continue to press and hold the button until
“––––––––”isshown.
3Release [1].
All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.
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Specifications
█Amplifier section
RMS output power stereo mode
Front Ch (both ch driven)
275 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 30% THD
Total RMS stereo mode power 550 W (30% THD)
█Tuner, terminals section
Preset memory FM 30 stations
AM 15 stations
Frequency modulation (FM)
Frequency range
For South America
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
For Central America and the Caribbean
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)
Antenna terminals 75 Ω(unbalanced)
Amplitude modulation (AM)
Frequency range
For South America
522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)
520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step)
For Central America and the Caribbean
520 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Music port (front)
Sensitivity 100 mV, 4.7 kΩ
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
Analog audio input Pin jack
█Disc section
Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)
CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 )
Pick up
Wavelength 790 nm (CD)
Audio output (disc)
Number of channels 2 ch (FL, FR)
FL = Front left channel
FR = Front right channel
MPEG-1 Layer 3
█Bluetooth®section
Bluetooth®system specification Version 2.1
Wireless equipment classification Class 2
Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP, SPP
Operating frequency 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Operation distance 10 m line of sight
█Internal memory section
Memory
Memory size 2 GB
Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3)
Memory recording
Bit rate 128 kbps
Memory recording speed 1x, 3x max (CD only)
Recording file format MP3 (*.mp3)
Capacity of total songs recorded 510 songs
(use 128 kbps, approximately 1 song = 4 mins)
█USB section
USB port
USB standard USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3)
USB device file system FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
USB port power 500 mA (max)
Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps (playback)
USB recording
Bit rate 128 kbps
USB recording speed 1x, 3x max (CD only)
Recording file format MP3 (*.mp3)
█Speaker section
Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Woofer 20 cm cone type
Tweeter 6 cm cone type
Impedance 6 Ω
Output sound pressure 87 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range 50 Hz to 21 kHz (–16 dB)
75 Hz to 20 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
250 mm x 429 mm x 226 mm
Mass 4 kg
█General
Power supply
For South America
AC 110 V to 127 V/220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
For Central America and the Caribbean
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 73 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
220 mm x 334 mm x 250 mm
Mass 3 kg
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Note:
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital
spectrum analyzer.
Power consumption in standby mode
0.5 W (approximate)
Power consumption in standby mode
0.6 W (approximate)
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