Panasonic SC-AKX50 User manual

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GN
Operations in these instructions are described mainly using the remote control, but you can perform the
operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Supplied Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AKX50
1 x AC power supply cord
2 x Remote control batteries
1 x FM indoor antenna
1 x AM loop antenna
1 x Remote control
(N2QAYB000503)
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These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.
System SC-AKX50
Main unit SA-AKX50
Speakers SB-AKX70
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.
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.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 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.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily
operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
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.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
Inside of product
– If you see this symbol –
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.
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Safety precautions
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight,
high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion
and unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged.
Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that
is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC
mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service
centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.
Table of contents
Safety precautions ..........................................3
Preparing the remote control ......................... 4
Placement of speakers....................................4
Making the connections.................................. 5
Overview of controls .......................................6
Discs................................................................. 8
Using the FM/AM radio.................................. 10
USB and internal memory............................. 11
Using the clock and timers........................... 14
Using sound effects ...................................... 15
Using the microphone................................... 16
Using other optional equipments ................16
Troubleshooting guide.................................. 17
Maintenance................................................... 18
Specifications ................................................19
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Placement of speakers
Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel
orientation is necessary.
You cannot take the front net off the speakers.
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.
Note:
• Keep your speakers at least 10mm 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.
• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you
play sound at high levels over extended periods.
• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.
– When playing distorted sound.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
Caution
• Use the speakers only with the recommended system.
Failure to do so can damage the amplifier and speakers,
and can cause fire. Consult a qualified service person if
damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is
apparent.
• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.
Preparing the remote control
Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Aim at the remote control signal sensor (Zpage 6), avoiding
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
Note on using the remote control
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.
• Do not take apart or short circuit the batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause
electrolyte leakage, which may cause a fire.
• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used
for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.
Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.
R
L
(4:)
HIGH
(3:)
LOW
(4:)
HIGH
(3:)
LOW
SPEAKERS
To household mains socket
Please refer to “Connecting and playing
other external unit” on page 16 for more
information on the AUX connection.
Speaker connections
Speaker connections
■ FM indoor antenna
Adhesive tape
■ AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna
up on its base.
Push
Click!
Antenna connections
Antenna connections
Place the antenna where reception is best.
AC mains lead connection
AC mains lead connection
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.
For your reference
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in
the unit.
Note:
• The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
• Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.
Appliance inlet Connector
Connect the
left (L) side in
the same way
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MUSIC PORT
MIC VOL
MIC
MIN MAX
MANUAL EQ
SUPER WOOFER
ALBUM
FM/AM
TRACK
x OPEN / CLOSE
USB
4/9
MEMORY
4/9
8
7 / 9
7 / 9
CD
4/9
5/6
2/3
1
USB REC
MUSIC P./AUX
– VOLUME +
MEMORY REC
Overview of controls
Main unit
Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Buttons labelled such as A function in exactly the same way as the controls on the
remote control (Zpage 7).
A Standby/on switch
[1] (18)
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.
M
E
G
J
H
D.BASS selection (15)
B
USB recording indicator (11)
USB port (11)
Music port jack (16)
Display panel (8, 12)
Remote control signal
sensor
Super woofer selection (15)
K
D
L
C
Track skip function (8)
I
F
Disc tray open or close (8)
Microphone volume control
(16)
Microphone jack (16)
Disc tray
Headphone jack ( )
Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not included)
• Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to
prevent hearing damage.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Listening at full volume for long periods may damage
the user’s ears. Be sure to use the supplied or
recommended headphones or earphones.
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Remote control
Buttons labelled such as A function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit (Zpage 6).
This auto off function allows you to turn off
the unit in disc, USB or memory mode only
after left unused for 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the button to activate the
function.
• Press and hold the button again to cancel.
• The setting is maintained even if the unit
is turned off.
To dim the display panel.
• Press the button to activate the function.
• Press the button again to cancel.
To mute the sound.
• Press the button to activate the function.
• Press the button again or adjust the
volume to cancel.
Play timer or record timer setting (15)
A
Display function (8, 11)
Numeric selection (8, 10, 16)
Delete function (9, 13)
Program function (9, 10)
B USB play or pause (11)
C Disc play or pause (8, 11)
D Track skip or search, check program
content, preset channel selection, tuning
function, manual EQ setting (8, 9, 10, 15)
D.BASS selection (15),
RE-MASTER selection (15)
Title search function (12)
Preset EQ selection (15)
CD high-speed recording function (13)
E USB recording or pause (11)
Clock or timer setting (14)
Sleep timer setting (14),
Auto off function
Dimmer function
F Volume control (11, 14, 16)
Muting function
G Music port or AUX selection (16)
Play mode function (8, 10, 11),
Repeat function (9)
H Memory play or pause (11)
I FM/ AM selection (10)
J Stop playback or program clear (8, 9, 11)
Super woofer selection (15),
SURROUND sound selection
(15)
K Manual EQ selection (15)
Play list function (13)
D [Y/U],
L Album selection, time adjustment (8, 12,
14) [R/T],
Confirm selection (9, 10, 13, 14, 16) [OK],
Title search selection, play list selection
(12, 13) [Y/U/R/T]
Edit mode function (13)
Recording mode selection (13)
M Memory recording or pause (11)
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Discs
Basic play
1 Press [x,OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray.
The unit turns on, load a disc with the label facing up.
Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
2 Press [4/9, CD] to start play.
Stop playback Press [8] (stop) during play.
Display when in the stop mode:
Example: “MP3” indicates the disc contains
MP3 files.
Pause play Press [4/9, CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
Skip album
Press [R/T, ALBUM] to select the desired
album during play or when in stop mode.
• This function does not work during
RANDOM mode.
Skip tracks During play
Press [2/3] or [5/6], or turn
[TRACK] to skip to your desired track.
While in stop mode
Press [2/3] or [5/6] followed by
[4/9, CD] to skip and play your desired
track.
Alternatively, turn [TRACK] to skip and play
your desired track.
• During random play (Zsee right, “Play
Mode function”), you cannot skip to tracks
which have been played.
• You cannot use [TRACK] to skip track
during random play.
During 1-ALBUM and 1-ALBUM RANDOM
mode, track skipping can only be done
within the current album.
Search through
tracks Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6]
during play or pause to search.
• During program play (Zpage 9), or
random play (Zsee right, “Play Mode
function”), you can search only within the
track.
Total number
of albums
Total number
of tracks
Play Mode function
Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
1-TRACK
1-TR
Play one selected track on the disc.
Press the numeric buttons to select the
track.
Play starts from the selected track.
1-ALBUM
1-ALB
Play one selected album on the disc.
Press [R/T, ALBUM] to select the
album.
RANDOM
RND
Play a disc randomly.
1- ALBUM RANDOM
1-ALB RND
Play all tracks in one selected album
randomly.
Press [R/T, ALBUM] to select the
album.
When playback ends
The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed
even if the unit is turned off.
Note:
• You cannot use program mode together with “Play Mode
function”.
• The play mode setting is cleared when you open the disc tray.
Checking the track information
You can view the information of the current track from the display
panel.
Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or pause.
Elapsed play time {Remaining play time
Elapsed
play time
Album
name ]
]Remaining
play time ]Trac k
name
≠
Tag
(Album)
Tag
(Artist)
+
Bit rate
(during play only)
±
+
Tag
(Track)
+
Note:
• This unit supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.
• ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about
the track.
• Titles containing text data that the unit does not support may be
differently displayed.
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Advanced play
Program play
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
1 Press [4/9, CD] and then [8] (stop).
2 Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
3 Press the numeric buttons to select your desired track.
Repeat this step to program other tracks.
4 Press [4/9, CD] to start play.
1 Press [4/9, CD] and then [8] (stop).
2 Press [PROGRAM].
3 Press [R/T, ALBUM] to select your desired album.
4 Press [2/3] or [5/6]to select the track.
To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons after
pressing [2/3] or [5/6].
5 Press [OK].
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program other tracks.
6 Press [4/9, CD] to start play.
For two-digit track, press [ 10] once then the two digits.
For three-digit track, press [ 10] twice then the three digits.
Cancel
program mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
Replay the
program
Press [PROGRAM] then [4/9, CD] in the stop
mode.
Add to the
program In the stop mode, press [5/6] and then
repeat step 3.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 in the stop mode.
Check
program
contents
Press [2/3] or [5/6] when “PGM” is
displayed in the stop mode.
To check while programming, press
[PROGRAM] twice after “PGM” appears, then
press [2/3] or [5/6].
The track number and program order are
displayed:
The program order is displayed followed by the
album number and track number.
Clear the last
track
Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
Clear all
programmed
tracks
Press [8] (clear) in the stop mode. “CLR ALL”
is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press the
button again to clear all tracks.
Note:
The program memory is cleared when you open the disc tray.
Trac k
number
Program
order
Repeat play
You can repeat program play (Zsee left) or other selected play
mode (Zpage 8).
Press and hold [– REPEAT].
“REPEAT ON” and “ ” are displayed.
To cancel
Press and hold [– REPEAT] again.
“REPEAT OFF” is displayed and “ ” is cleared.
NOTE about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)
format so playback may not be possible.
NOTE on CDs
• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.
• This unit can play MP3 files and CD-DA format audio CD-R/RW
that have been finalised.
• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW due to the condition of
the recording.
• Do not use irregularly shaped disc.
• Do not use disc with labels and stickers that are coming off or with
adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.
• Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc.
• Do not write anything on the disc.
NOTE on MP3
• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.
• This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20
sessions.
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
• To play in a certain order, prefix the folder and file names with
3-digits numbers in the order you want to play them.
Limitations on MP3 play
• If you have recorded MP3 on the same disc as CD-DA, only the
format recorded in the first session can be played.
• Some MP3s 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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Using the FM/AM radio
Manual tuning
1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3 Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the frequency of the
required station.
“” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
To tune automatically
Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6] until the frequency starts
changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it
finds a station.
• Auto tuning may be interrupted when there is excessive
interference.
• To cancel auto tuning, press [2/3] or [5/6] once again.
To improve the sound quality
When “FM” is selected
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
To cancel
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again until “MONO” disappears.
• MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn off “MONO” for normal listening.
When “AM” is selected
Press and hold [PLAY MODE].
Each time you press the button: BP2 BP1
AM allocation setting
By main unit only
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz
steps.
To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz
1 Press and hold [FM/AM].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of
the current minimum frequency.
2 Continue to hold down [FM/AM].
• When the minimum frequency changes, release the button. To
return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
• After changing the setting, previously preset frequency will be
cleared.
Memory preset
30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.
Preparation
Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Automatic presetting
1 Press [OK] repeatedly to select either “CURRENT” or
“LOWEST”.
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current frequency.
LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
2 Press and hold [PROGRAM] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels
in ascending order. When finished, the first station memorised is
tuned in.
Manual presetting
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
2 Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune to the required station.
3 Press [PROGRAM].
4 Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is
preset to that channel.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
For channels 10 to 30 press [ 10], then the two digits.
OR
1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2 Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the channel.
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