Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AKX12
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this system.
For optimum performance and safety, read
these instructions fully before you connect,
operate or adjust this system.
Keep this manual for future reference.
These operating instructions are applicable
to the following system.
System SC-AKX12
Main unit SA-AKX12
Speakers SB-AKX12
Your system and the illustrations can look
differently.
Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
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RQTX1291-B
L0111CH0
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (As of February 2011)
1 x AC mains lead
For the United Kingdom
(K2CZ3YY00005)
For Australia and New Zealand
(K2CJ2DA00008)
1 x Remote control
(N2QAYB000636)
1 x Remote control battery
1 x FM indoor antenna
(RSAX0002)
1 x AM loop antenna
(N1DYYYY00010)
For the United Kingdom
1 x Antenna plug adaptor
(K1YZ02000013)
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN
MODERATE CLIMATES.
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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Placement
Set the system 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 service life of the system.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to
avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the system.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the system and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
carefully when setting the system up on a ship or
other place 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2
PLACEMENT OF SPEAKERS
3
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align
with those in the remote control.
Point the remote control at the remote control
sensor, away from obstacles, at a maximum range
of 7 m directly in front of the main unit.
CAUTION!
• 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.
• 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 battery can cause electrolyte
leakage, which can cause a fire.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote
control for a long period of time. Keep in a cool,
dark area.
Note:
• Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the
system for proper 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 system and decrease
the life of the system.
• Decrease the volume in these conditions to
prevent damage:
– When you play distorted sound.
– 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.
1
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been
made.
Conserving power
The system consumes approximately 0.3 W 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.
CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD
For the United Kingdom
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
or the BSI mark on
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
RE MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DIS POSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS IN SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the
wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
col oured Black or Blue.
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.
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.
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.
Connect the speakers
Click!
Connect the antennas
Place the antenna where reception is best.
FM indoor antenna
Connect the AC mains lead
To household
mains socket
Inside of product
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the system. This
can cause electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the system. This can
cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs,
immediately disconnect the system from the power
supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the system.
They contain flammable gases which can ignite if
sprayed into the system.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this system 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 center. Electric shock or damage
to the system can occur if the system is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified
persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the system
from the power source if it is not to be used for a
long time.
AM loop antenna
Red
Black
Use the included AC mains lead
with this system only.
Do not use an AC mains lead from
other equipment.
Adhesive tape
The right and left speakers are the same.
You cannot remove the net of the speakers.
Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and speakers
give the best sound.
You can cause damage to the system and
decrease the sound quality if you use other
speakers.
Be careful not to cross (short-
circuit) or reverse the polarity
of the speaker wires as doing
so may damage the speakers.
Refer to “EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT”
for more information on AUX
connection.
4
OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS
RADIO
EXT-IN
SOUND
PRESET EQ
D.BASS
DISPLAY
DIMMER
SLEEP
PLAY
AUTO OFF
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
H
J
I
K
L
N
M
O
P
Refer to the numbers in parentheses for
chapter references.
A Standby/on switch [
`
], [
1
] (8, 12)
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.
B Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0, ≧10]
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [≧10] → [1] → [6]
C Delete a programmed track (5)
D Select source:
[USB]: Select USB (6)
[CD]: Select disc (5)
[RADIO, EXT-IN]: Select radio, USB or
AUX (7, 10)
E Basic operation
[
4
/
9
] : Playback or pause operation
[
8
]: Stop playback
[
2
], [
6
]: Skip track
Select preset radio station
[
3
], [
5
]: Search track
Tune in to the radio
station
[
2
/
3
], [
5
/
6
]: Skip and search
track
Select preset
radio station
F Select the sound effects (9)
G Auto preset the radio station (7)
H View the information shown on the
display panel.
Decrease the brightness of the
display panel
Press and hold the button to use this
function.
To cancel, press and hold the button
again.
I Set the sleep timer (8)
Set the clock and timer (8)
Q
A
D
E
R
S
F
T
E
U
V
K
W
J Set the program function (5, 7)
K Adjust the volume of the system
L Mute the sound of the system
Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTE” is also cancelled when you
adjust the volume or when you switch off
the system
M Set the play menu item (5)
N Set the radio menu item (7)
O [
R
,
T
]: Skip album
Adjust clock setting
[
Y
,
U
]: Select the item in the menu
[OK]: Confirm the setting
P Automatically switch off the system
When you are in disc or USB source,
the auto off function switches off the
system if you do not use the system for
30 minutes.
To cancel, press the button again.
Q Remote control sensor
R USB port (
)
S Display panel
T Set the Manual EQ effect (9)
U Browse tracks or albums
Turn the knob to browse track.
Press [
4
/
9
] to start playback from the
selection.
Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album
or track and then turn the knob to
browse.
Press [
4
/
9
] to start playback from the
selection.
V Open or close the disc tray
W Disc tray
Do the procedures with the remote
control. You can also use the buttons on
the main unit if they are the same.
Back of product
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE
TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED
WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL
OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type
of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC
mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A Figure B
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
These symbols on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical
and electronic products and batteries
should not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of old products and
used batteries, please take them
to applicable collection points,
in accordance with your national
legislation and the Directives 2002/96/
EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and
batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment
which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection
and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the
European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further
information.
[Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in
the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol
(bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for
the chemical involved.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
■ Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Visit our website for product information
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• For customers: 0844 844 3856
• Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by phoning
our Customer Care Centre Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
(Excluding public holidays).
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities
are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
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shopping for a wide range of finished products,
take a browse on our website for further details.
Note:
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
EU
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
EU
Note:
• If the radio reception is poor, use optional
outdoor antenna. This antenna should be
installed by a competent technician.
• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit
is not in use.
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a
lightning storm.
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
FM outdoor antenna
For the United Kingdom
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
75 Ω coaxial cable
(not included)
Use the antenna
plug adaptor
(included).
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