Panasonic SC-AKX56 Disc, Maintenance

Radio
Manual tuning
1Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [3] or [5] to select the frequency of the
required 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 [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the
frequency of the required 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 cancelled when you change the
frequency.
When “AM” is selected
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “B.PROOF”.
2Press [Y, U] to select from “BP 1” to “BP 8” that
provides the best reception and then press [OK].
Memory presetting
30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.
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.
AM allocation setting
By main unit only
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz 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.
• After you change the setting, preset frequencies are
erased.
USB and internal memory
You can connect and play music tracks from your USB
device.
You can also record sound or music tracks into the 2 GB
internal memory in “.mp3” format.
This system can play or record up to 800 folders (maximum
999 tracks in an album) or a total of 8000 tracks, depending
on the available storage capacity.
Connecting a USB device
Preparation
Before you connect a USB device to the system, make sure
you do a backup of the data.
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot
recognise USB device connected through a cable.
Decrease the volume and connect the USB device to
the USB port.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting the
USB device.
Recording to a USB device or the internal
memory
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.
Basic recording
1Select the source you want to record.
Prepare the 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.
• USB recording indicator blinks during USB recording.
• When the next track is being recorded, it will be shown on
the display.
Recording MP3 tracks
You can record MP3 tracks from a disc to a USB device or
the internal memory.
You can also record MP3 tracks from a USB device to the
internal memory, or vice versa.
1Prepare the source you want to record.
USB REC
- SUPER WOOFER
D.BASS
USB device
(not supplied)
Panasonic cannot be held responsible on the action of
consumer to record copyrighted contents which can cause
copyright infringement.
Record all tracks Select “OFF PLAYMODE”
(Z“Play menu”).
Record
programmed tracks
Program the tracks you want
(Z“Program playback”).
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”).
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”).
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.
Basic playback
1Press [MEMORY] or [USB] (main unit:
[MEMORY/USB]) to select “MEMORY” or “USB”.
2Press [4/9] to start playback.
For other operations, refer to “Disc”.
Viewing available information
You can view the available information on the display panel.
Press [DISPLAY].
Title search
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“Basic 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.
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
Stop playback Press [8].
“RESUME” is shown.
Press [4/9] to continue playback.
OR
Press [8] two times to stop the playback
fully.
In the stop
mode
Available storage space or remaining
recording time of USB device or internal
memory.
During
recording
Information that is related to recording.
During playback
or pause
Information of the current track.
Playlist
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.
Advanced recording functions
High-speed recording
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.
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 the recorded tracks
1Press [MEMORY] or [USB] (main unit:
[MEMORY/USB]) to select “MEMORY” or “USB”.
2Press [R, T] to select the desired album.
3Press [2] or [6] to select the desired track.
4Press [EDIT MODE] to select the desired mode.
5Press [OK].
The selected item to be deleted is shown.
6Press [OK].
“SURE?NO” is shown.
7Press [Y, U] to select “YES” or “NO” and then
press [OK].
Select “YES” to confirm the deletion.
“WRITING” is shown.
Note on USB
Compatible USB devices which are defined as mass
storage class:
• USB devices that support bulk-only transfer.
• USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Note:
• Folders are defined as album.
• Files are defined as track.
• Track must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
• NTFS file system is not supported (only FAT 12/16/32 file
system is supported).
• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.
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].
MANUAL Add a track mark manually.
Press [OK] during recording to add a
track mark.
TIME MARK A track is automatically divided at
5-minute intervals.
SYNCHRO
(For music port
or AUX source)
Recording starts automatically when the
other equipment starts to play.
Recording pause when it detects silence
for 3 seconds.
TRACKDEL Delete a single track.
ALBUMDEL Delete one album
(maximum 999 tracks).
FORMAT Format the USB device.
ALL DEL Delete all albums in the internal
memory.
Clock and timers
Setting the clock
This is a 24-hour clock.
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
2Within 10 seconds, press [R, T] to set the time.
3Press [OK].
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to show the clock for a few seconds.
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Play and record timer
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
or record and then press [OK].
6For record timer, press [R, T] to select “MEMORY”
or “USB” 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.
To check the settings
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 cancel, select “OFF”.
To show the remaining time
Press [SLEEP].
Note:
• The sleep timer can be used together with the play timer.
• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an
overlap of timers.
External equipment
Preparation
• Disconnect the AC mains lead.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.
Note:
Components and cables are sold separately.
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 adaptor.
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 (for USB
recording) and tune to the radio
station or select the external
equipment.
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DVD player (not supplied)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Rear panel of
this main unit
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.
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 mains lead 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 finalised.
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.
• When in AM tuner mode, select from “BP 1” to “BP 8” that
provides the best reception.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.
USB
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it is/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.
Main unit displays
“AC LOW”
• The household AC power supply is fluctuating. The
sound level of the system will reduce gradually to protect
the system.
“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.
“ERROR”
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions
and try again.
Disc
Playing disc
1Press [x OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open
the disc tray.
Put in a disc with the label facing up.
Press [x OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc tray.
2Press [CD] and then press [4/9] to start playback.
Viewing available information
You can view the available information on the display panel.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
• Maximum characters that can be shown:
approximately 32
• This system supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.
• Text data that the system does not support can show
differently.
Play menu
1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE” or
“REPEAT”.
2Press [Y, U] and then press [OK] to select the
desired mode.
Note:
The setting returns to the default “OFF PLAYMODE” when
you open the disc tray.
Program playback
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
1Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
“PGM” is shown.
2
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.
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.
• MP3 files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as
albums.
• This system can access up to:
– CD-DA: 99 tracks
– MP3: 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you
recorded them.
Stop playback Press [8].
Pause playback Press [4/9].
Press again to continue playback.
Skip album Press [R, T].
Skip track Press [2] or [6]
(main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]).
Search through
track
Press and hold [3] or [5]
(main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]).
PLAYMODE
OFF
PLAYMODE
Play all tracks.
1-TRACK
1-TR
Play one selected track on the disc.
Press the alphanumeric buttons to
select the track.
1-ALBUM
1-ALB
Play one selected album on the disc.
Press [R, T] 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] to select the album.
REPEAT
ON REPEAT Repeat playback.
OFF REPEAT Cancel repeat playback.
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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
“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.
“NODEVICE”
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the
connection.
“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.
“NOT MP3 = ERROR”
• You played an unsupported MP3 file. The system will skip
that track and play the next one.
“PLAYERROR”
• You played an unsupported MP3 file. The system will skip
that track and play the next one.
“REMOTE 1” or “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
[1] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
– When “REMOTE 2” is shown, press and hold [OK] and
[2] 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.
Memory reset (initialisation)
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 mains lead.
2While you press and hold [1] on the main unit,
connect the AC mains lead again.
Continue to press and hold the button (approximately
10 seconds) until “– – – – – – – –” is shown.
3Release [1].
All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.
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.