Panasonic SC-AKX10 Discs, Main Unit, Remote Control, Troubleshooting Guide, Radio Clock and Timer

Press [TUNE MODE] Z to select “MANUAL”.

Press [2/3] / [5/6] K to tune to the required station.

Press [PROGRAM] V.

DISCS

Playing discs

1 Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] P on the main unit to open the tray Q.

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

MAIN UNIT

Standby/on switch [1] 2

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.

REMOTE CONTROL

	a
	b
R	c

[AUTO OFF] d

This auto off function allows you to turn off the unit in disc or USB mode only after left unused for 10 minutes.

• Press the button to activate the

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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 ■ USB

The unit turns on, load a disc with the label facing up. Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] P again to close the

may be differently displayed.

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function.

• Press the button again to cancel.

When the unit is in standby mode, the display lights up and changes continuously.

The USB drive or its contents cannot be read.

• The USB drive format or its contents is/are not

tray Q.

2 Press [4/9, CD] M to start play.

Stop	Press [8] D (stop) during play.
playback
Pause	Press [4/9, CD] M during play.
play	Press again to resume play.
Skip
album	Press [R/T, ALBUM] j to select the
	desired album during play or when in stop
	mode.
	• This function does not work during
	RANDOM mode.
Skip	During play
tracks
	Press [2/3] / [5/6] K, or turn
	[TRACK] N to skip to your desired track.
	While in stop mode
	Press [2/3] / [5/6] K followed
	by [4/9, CD] M to skip and play your
	desired track.
	Alternatively, turn [TRACK] N to skip and
	play your desired track.
	• During random play (Z see “Play Mode
	function”), you cannot skip to tracks
	which have been played.
	• You cannot use [TRACK] N 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	Press and hold [2/3] / [5/6] K
tracks

Program play

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

1 Press [4/9, CD] M and then [8] D (stop). 2 Press [PROGRAM] V.

“PGM” appears.

3 Press the numeric buttons T to select your desired track.

Repeat this step to program other tracks.

4 Press [4/9, CD] M to start play.

1 Press [4/9, CD] M and then [8] D (stop).

2 Press [PROGRAM] V.

3 Press [R/T, ALBUM] j to select your desired album.

4 Press [5/6] K once and then the numeric buttons T to select your desired track.

5 Press [OK] j.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program other tracks.

6 Press [4/9, CD] M to start play.

For two-digit track, press [10] T once then the two digits.

For three-digit track, press [10] T twice then the three digits.

Cancel Press [PROGRAM] V in the stop

1

2	1
3
4		8

5 AUX

6

7 USB

4/9

8

MANUAL EQ

5/6

2/3

ALBUM

– VOLUME +

CD

TRACK 4/9

FM/AM

x OPEN CLOSE

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M N O

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V
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7
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4	K
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6	i
	j
X	k
Y	l
Z	m

• The setting is maintained even if the

unit is turned off.

[MUTE] e

To mute the sound.

•Press the button to activate the function.

•Press the button again or adjust the volume to cancel.

[DIMMER] S

To dim the display panel.

•Press the button to activate the function.

•Press the button again to cancel.

[Y/U] j

These buttons have the exact same functions as those of [4/1] / [y/x] K.

[/, ALBUM] L

These buttons have the exact same functions as those of [R/T, ALBUM] j.

•Press and hold [8] 4 on the main unit to select “NO DEMO”.

No response when remote control buttons are pressed.

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

Distorted sound or no sound.

•Turn the volume up.

•Turn off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on again. It may be caused by straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.

A “humming” sound can be heard during play.

•An AC mains lead or fl uorescent light is near the unit. Keep other appliances and cords away from the unit.

■Discs

Incorrect display or play will not start.

•You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

•Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.

•Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non- standard.

•Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect. The disc cannot be read.

Distorted sound is heard.

•You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.

•You have inserted a disc that has not been fi nalised or completely formatted.

■Radio

Distorted sound or noise is heard.

The stereo indicator flickers or does not light.

compatible with the system.

• The USB host function of this product may not work with

some USB devices.

• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 8

gigabytes may not work in some instances.

Slow operation of the USB device.

•Large fi le size or high memory USB fl ash drive takes longer time to read.

■Unit displays

“NO PLAY”

•Check the content.

•Only MP3 format fi les can be played.

•If there are more than 255 albums or folders (audio and non-audio), some of the MP3 fi les in these albums may not be read and played. Transfer these music albums to another USB. Alternatively, reformat the USB device and save these music albums prior to saving the other non-audio folders.

“F61”

•Check and correct the speaker cords connection.

•If this does not fi x the problem, consult the dealer.

•Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then turn back on.

“ERROR”

•Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

“NOT MP3/ERROR1”

•An unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that track and play the next one.

“VBR–”

•The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

during play or pause to search.

•During program play, or random play

(Z see “Play Mode function”), you can search only within the track.

program	mode.
mode
Replay the	Press [PROGRAM] V then
program	[4/9, CD] .

RADIO

CLOCK AND TIMER

•Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

A beat sound is heard.

Play Mode function

Press [PLAY MODE] f to select the desired mode.

1-TRACK	Play one selected track on the disc.
1-TR	Press the numeric buttons T 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] j to select the
	album.
RANDOM	Play a disc randomly.
RND
1- ALBUM
RANDOM	Play all tracks in one selected album
1-ALB RND
	randomly.
	Press [R/T, ALBUM] j 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”.

	M
Add to the
program	In the stop mode, press [5/6] K
	and then repeat step 3.
	Repeat steps 3 to 5 in the stop mode.
Check	Press [2/3] / [5/6] K when
program	“PGM” is displayed in the stop mode.
contents	To check while programming, press
	[PROGRAM] V twice after “PGM”
	appears, then press [2/3] /
	[5/6] K.
	The track number and program order
	are displayed.
	The program order is displayed
	followed by the album number and
	track number.
Clear the last	Press [DEL] U in the stop mode.
track
Clear all	Press [8] 4 (clear) in the stop mode.
programmed	“CLR ALL” is displayed. Within 5
tracks	seconds, press the button again to
	clear all tracks.

Note:

The program memory is cleared when you open the disc tray Q.

Manual tuning

1 Press [FM/AM] O to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press [TUNE MODE] Z to select “MANUAL”.

3 Press [2/3] / [5/6] K 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] / [5/6] K until the frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it fi nds a station.

•Auto tuning may be interrupted when there is excessive interference.

•To cancel auto tuning, press [2/3] / [5/6] K once again.

To improve the sound quality

When “FM” is selected

Press [FM MODE] m to display “MONO”.

To cancel

Press [FM MODE] m 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 [TUNE MODE] Z.

Each time you press the button: BP2 BP1

AM allocation setting

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] O on the main unit.

After a few seconds the display changes to a fl ashing display of the current minimum frequency.

2 Continue to hold down [FM/AM] O.

•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.

Automatic presetting

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Preparation

Press [FM/AM] O to select “FM” or “AM”.

1 Press [PLAY MODE] f repeatedly to select either “CURRENT” or “LOWEST”.

CURRENT	Tuning begins from the current
	frequency.
LOWEST	Tuning begins from the lowest
	frequency.

2 Press [AUTO PRESET] Y to start presetting.

Setting the clock

This is a 24-hour clock.

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] b to select “CLOCK”.

Each time you press the button:

CLOCK # PLAY

Original display

2 Within 8 seconds or so Press [R/T] j to set the time.

3 Press [OK] j to finish setting the time.

Displaying the clock

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] b once when the unit is on or in standby mode.

The time is displayed for a few seconds.

Note:

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

Sleep timer

This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically after the set time.

Press [SLEEP] c to select your desired time.

To cancel

Press [SLEEP] c to select “OFF”.

Changing the remaining time

Prepare the music source you want to listen to; disc, radio, USB, or other external unit, and set the volume 3.

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] b repeatedly to select play timer.

Each time you press the button:

CLOCK # PLAY

Original display

2 Within 8 seconds or so

Press [R/T] j to set the starting time.

3 Press [OK] j to confirm.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the finishing time.

To activate the timer

5 Press [#PLAY] a to turn on the timer. 6 Press [`] R to turn off the unit.

The unit must be turned off for the timer to operate.

Change the	Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 (Z see above).
settings
Change the	1) Press [#PLAY] a to clear the timer
source or	indicator from the display.
volume	2) Make changes to the source or
	volume.
	3) Perform steps 5 and 6
	(Z see above).
Check the	Press [CLOCK/TIMER] b repeatedly to
settings	select #PLAY.

•Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.

•Switch to either BP 1 or BP 2 when in AM tuner mode.

A low hum is heard during AM broadcast.

• Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.

Memory reset (Initialisation)

When the following situations occur, refer to the instructions below to reset the memory:

•There is no response when buttons are pressed.

•You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

To reset memory

1 Disconnect the AC mains lead.

(Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2.)

2 While pressing and holding down [1] 2, reconnect the AC mains lead.

“– – – – – – – –” appears on the display panel 1.

3 Release [1] 2.

All the settings are returned to the factory preset.

You will need to reset the memory items.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier section USB section

• The play mode setting is cleared when you open the

For the United Kingdom

Press [SLEEP] c to show the remaining time and press

Cancel Press [#PLAY] a to clear the timer

RMS Output power stereo mode

USB Port

disc tray Q.

Checking the track information

You can view the information of the current track from the display panel 1.

Press [DISPLAY] X repeatedly during play or pause.

Repeat play

You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.

Press [REPEAT] g.

“ON REPEAT” and “ ” are displayed.

To cancel

Press [REPEAT] g again.

“OFF REPEAT” is displayed and “ ” is cleared.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the

RDS broadcastingchannels in ascending order. When fi nished, the last station memorised is tuned in.

This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio

data system (RDS) available in some areas.

If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS Manual presetting signals, “RDS” will light up on the display.

Press [DISPLAY] X to display:			30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.
Station name	Program Type	Frequency	Preparation
			Press [FM/AM] O to select “FM” or “AM”.
(PS)	(PTY)	display

[SLEEP] c again to select your desired time.

Note:

•The play and sleep timer can be used together.

•The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer settings.

Play timer

indicator from the display.

Note:

• The play timer will start at the preset time, with the

volume increasing gradually to preset level.

• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer

is on.

• The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to

function.

• If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is

functioning, the fi nish time setting will not be activated.

Front Ch (both channels driven)
125 W per channel (4	), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Total RMS stereo mode power	250 W

FM/AM tuner, terminals section

Preset station	FM 30 stations
	AM 15 stations

USB Standard	USB 2.0 full speed
Media fi le format support
	MP3 ( .mp3)
USB device fi le system
	FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32
USB port power	500 mA (Max)

Speaker section

Elapsed play time Remaining play time

Elapsed play time Remaining play time

Track name Album name

Note:

You can use repeat mode with “Program play” and “Play Mode function”.

Program type displays

NEWS	VARIED	FINANCE	COUNTRY
AFFAIRS	POP M	CHILDREN	NATIONAL
INFO	ROCK M	SOCIAL A	OLDIES

1

2

3

4 Press the numeric buttons T to select a channel.

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up.

Turn the unit on and set the clock.

Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna terminals	75 (unbalanced)
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Frequency range

Type

2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass refl ex)

Speaker unit(s)
Woofer	16 cm cone type
Tweeter	6 cm cone type

Press [MP3 INFO] k repeatedly during play or pause.

Tag (Album) Tag (Track) Tag (Artist) Elapsed play time

SPORT	M-O-R- M	RELIGION	FOLK M
EDUCATE	LIGHT M	PHONE IN	DOCUMENT
DRAMA	CLASSICS	TRAVEL	TEST
CULTURE	OTHER M	LEISURE	ALARM
SCIENCE	WEATHER	JAZZ

M-O-R- M = Middle-of-the-Road music

Note:

RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

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 T to select a channel.

For channels 10 to 30 press [10] T, then the two digits.

OR

SOUND EFFECTS

Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ

Press [PRESET EQ] i repeatedly to select your desired setting.

HEAVY Adds punch to rock

Enhancing the stereo sound: Surround sound

Enables you to add natural width and depth to the stereo sound.

To activate

Press [SURROUND] h to display “ ” indicator.

	522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)
	520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step)
Aux input	RCA pin jack

Disc section

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)

(1)	CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(2)	CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 formatted disc)

Impedance	4
Output sound pressure	85 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range
	34 Hz to 22 kHz (–16 dB)
	41 Hz to 20 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)	220 mm x 332 mm x 186 mm
Mass	2.6 kg

General

USB

	Stop	Press [8] 4 (stop) during play.
The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play	playback	“RESUME” is displayed. The position is
MP3 tracks from USB mass storage class. Typically, USB		memorised.

1 Press [TUNE MODE] Z to select “PRESET”.

2 Press [2/3] / [5/6] K to select the channel.

CLEAR	Clarifi es higher frequencies
SOFT	For background music
VOCAL	Adds gloss to vocal
FLAT	No effect

To cancel

Press [SURROUND] h again to clear “ ” indicator.

Note:

If interference in FM stereo reception increases, cancel the surround-sound effect.

(3) MP3

MPEG-1 Layer 3
Pick up
Wavelength	785 nm (CD)
Laser power	CLASS 1 (CD)
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels	2 (FL, FR)

Power supply		AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption		62 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)	250 mm x 336 mm x 245 mm
Mass		3 kg
Operating temperature range		0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range

memory devices (bulk only transfer).			Press [4/9, USB] 7 to resume play.
			Press [8] 4 (stop) again to clear the
			position.
Playback		Pause play,	These functions have similar operation
		Skip tracks	as described in “Playing discs”.
1 Reduce the volume 3 and connect the USB mass
		or
		Skip album
storage device to the USB port 8.
2 Press [4/9, USB] 7 to start play.	Note:
	When you connect your digital audio player to the USB
	port, it charges all the time except in standby mode.

Changing the sound quality: Manual EQ

1 Press [MANUAL EQ] 0 repeatedly to select your desired setting.

BASS TREBLE

2 Press [2/3] / [5/6] K to adjust the level.

Note:

•The level of the pitch is between -4 to +4.

•The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the next time you select “MANUAL EQ”.

Changing the sound quality: RE-MASTER

This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording (original soundtrack) to give you a sound closer to the original.

Press [RE-MASTER] W repeatedly to select either “ON RE-MASTER” or “OFF RE-MASTER”.

Enjoying the bass: D.BASS

Press [D.BASS] 6 repeatedly to select either “ON D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”.

FL = Front left channel

FR = Front right channel

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode:

0.3 W (approximate)

Note:

1)Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2)Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.