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8
CLOCK AND TIMERS
Play timer
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time
to wake you up.
Switch on the system and set the clock.
Prepare the music source you want to listen to
(disc, radio, USB or other external equipment) and
set the volume.
1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “
#
PLAY”.
2 Within 10 seconds, press [
R
,
T
] to set the
start time.
3 Press [OK].
4 Do steps 2 and 3 again to set the end time.
To start the timer
5 Press [
#
, PLAY] to start the timer.
6 Press [
`
] to switch off the system.
The system must be switched off for the timer to
operate.
Change the
settings
Do steps 1 through 4 and 6 again
(
Z
above).
Change the
source or
volume
1) Press [
#
, PLAY] to remove the
timer indicator on the display
panel.
2) Change the source or volume.
3) Do steps 5 and 6 (
Z
above).
Check the
settings
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select
“
#
PLAY”.
Cancel
Press [
#
, PLAY] to remove the
timer indicator on the display
panel.
Note:
• The timer starts at a low volume and increases
gradually to the preset level.
• 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.
Setting the clock
This is a 24-hour clock.
1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
2 Within 10 seconds, press [
R
,
T
] to set the
time.
3 Press [OK].
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to show the clock for a few
seconds.
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
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”.
30 MIN OFF→120 MIN→→ 60 MIN
→
90 MIN
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.
10
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)
Note:
• Components and cables are sold separately.
• If you want to connect equipment other than those
described above, refer to the audio dealer.
• Sound distortion can occur when you use an
adaptor.
“VBR–”
• The system cannot display the remaining play
time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
“NORMAL”
• The “INPUT LEVEL” of AUX source automatically
changes from “HIGH” to “LOW” when the system
detects distorted music sounds.
“NODEVICE”
• The USB mass storage device is not connected.
Examine the connection.
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 3 minutes before you continue with
step 2.)
2 While you press and hold [
1
] on the main
unit, connect the AC mains lead again.
“– – – – – – – –” shows on the display panel.
3 Release [
1
].
All the settings are set back to the factory
preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.
You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen
to the audio through this system.
Before connection
• Disconnect the AC mains lead.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.
1 Connect the external equipment.
2 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “AUX”.
3 Play the external equipment.
■ USB
The USB mass storage device or the contents in
it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB mass storage device or
the contents in it is/are not compatible with the
system.
• USB mass storage devices with storage capacity
of more than 32 GB cannot work in some
conditions.
Slow operation of the USB mass storage device.
• Large content size or large memory USB mass
storage device takes longer time to read.
■ Main unit displays
“NO PLAY”
• Examine the content. You can only play supported
format.
• If there are more than 255 albums or folders
(audio and non-audio), some of the MP3 files in
these albums cannot be read and played. Transfer
these music albums to another USB mass storage
device. Alternatively, reformat the USB mass
storage device and save these music albums prior
to saving the other non-audio folders.
“F61”
• Examine and correct the speaker cords
connection.
• Disconnect the USB mass storage device. Switch
off the system and then switch it on again.
“ERROR”
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the
instructions and try again.
“NOT MP3/ERROR”
• An unsupported MP3 format. The system will skip
that track and play the next one.
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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.
■ Discs
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 shown 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.
• Set to “BP 1” or “BP 2” when in AM tuner mode.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and
cords.
■ 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.
• Increase the volume.
• 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.
6
USB
Compatible devices
• USB mass storage devices that support bulk-only
transfer.
• USB mass storage devices that support USB 2.0
full speed.
Supported format
• 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.
Note:
• Maximum album: 255 albums (include albums
without MP3 tracks).
• Maximum track: 2500 tracks
• Maximum track in one album: 999 tracks
You can connect and play MP3 tracks from your
USB mass storage device.
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system
cannot recognize USB mass storage device
connected through a cable.
Basic playback
1 Decrease the volume and connect the USB
mass storage device to the USB port.
2 Press [USB] and then press [
4
/
9
] to start
playback.
Stop
playback
Press [
8
] during playback.
“RESUME” is shown.
Press [
4
/
9
] to continue
playback.
OR
Press [
8
] two times to stop the
playback fully.
For other operations, refer to “DISCS”.
Playing discs
1 Press [
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.
2 Press [CD] and then press [
4
/
9
] to start
playback.
Stop
playback
Press [
8
] during playback.
Pause
playback
Press [
4
/
9
] during playback.
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 function
1 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE”.
2 Press [
Y
,
U
] and then press [OK] to select
the desired mode.
OFF
PLAYMODE
Play all tracks.
1-TRACK
1TR
Play one selected track on the
disc.
Press the numeric buttons to
select the track.
Playback starts from the selected
track.
1-ALBUM
1ALBUM
Play one selected album on the
disc.
Press [
R
,
T
]
to select the album.
RANDOM
RND
Play a disc randomly.
1- ALBUM
RANDOM
1ALBUM RND
Play all tracks in one selected
album randomly.
Press [
R
,
T
]
to select the album.
Note:
• This function does not work with “Program
playback”.
• The setting returns to the default “OFF
PLAYMODE” when you open the disc tray.
Repeat playback
You can repeat “Program playback” or other
selected “Playmode function”.
1 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “REPEAT”.
2 Press [
Y
,
U
] to select “ON REPEAT” and
then press [OK].
“ ” is shown.
To cancel, select “OFF REPEAT”.
Viewing available information
You can view the available information on the
display panel.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
• Maximum characters that can be shown:
approximately 16
• This system supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.
• Text data that the system does not support can
show differently.
Program playback
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
1 Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
“PGM” is shown.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the
desired track.
Do this step again to program other tracks.
3 Press [
4
/
9
] to start playback.
1 Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
2 Press [
R
,
T
] to select the desired album.
3 Press [
6
] and then press the numeric
buttons to select the desired track.
4 Press [OK].
Do steps 2 through 4 again to program other
tracks.
5 Press [
4
/
9
] to start playback.
Cancel
program
mode
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop
mode.
Replay the
program
Press [PROGRAM] and then
press [
4
/
9
].
Check
program
contents
Press [
2
] or [
6
] when
“PGM” is shown in the stop
mode.
To check while programming,
press [PROGRAM] two times
after “PGM” is shown, then press
[
2
] or [
6
].
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.
Note:
The program memory is cleared when you open the
disc tray.
Note on CDs
• This system can access up to 99 tracks.
• This system can play MP3 files and CD-DA format
audio CD-R/RW that have been finalised.
• This system can fail to play some CD-R/RW
because of the condition of the recording.
Note on MP3s
• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated
as albums.
• This system 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-digit numbers in the order you want
them to play.
Limitations on MP3 playback
• If you have recorded MP3s on the same disc
as CD-DA, only the format recorded in the first
session can be played.
• Some MP3s cannot be played because of the
condition of the disc or recording.
• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the
order you recorded them.
5
DISCS
Automatic presetting
30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.
Preparation
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
1 Press [OK] to select “CURRENT” or
“LOWEST” frequency.
2 Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
To cancel, press [
8
].
Manual presetting
30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.
Preparation
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
1 Press [
3
] or [
5
] to tune in to the
station.
2 Press [PROGRAM].
3 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset
number.
The new station replaces any station that
occupies the same preset number.
4 Do steps 1 through 3 again to preset more
stations.
Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons, [
2
] or [
6
] (main
unit: [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
]) to select the
preset station.
AM allocation setting (by main unit only)
This system can receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.
1 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “FM” or
“AM”.
2 Press 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.
Manual tuning
1 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “FM” or
“AM”.
2 Press [
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.
To improve the sound quality
When “FM” is selected
1 Press [RADIO MENU] to select “FM MODE”.
2 Press [
Y
,
U
] to select “MONO” and press
[OK].
To cancel, select “STEREO”.
• “MONO” is also cancelled when you change the
frequency.
• Switch off “MONO” for normal listening.
When “AM” is selected
1 Press [RADIO MENU] to select “B.PROOF”.
2 Press [
Y
,
U
] to select “BP 1” or “BP 2” and
then press [OK].
For the United Kingdom
RDS broadcasting
This system can display the text data transmitted
by the radio data system (RDS) available in some
areas.
Press [ DISPLAY].
Note:
RDS displays may not be available if reception is
poor.
PS
(Station name)
→
PTY
(Program type)
→
FREQ
(Frequency)
7
RADIO
Preset EQ
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
HEAVY Adds punch to rock
SOFT For background music
CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies
VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal
FLAT Cancels the sound effect
D.BASS
Press [D.BASS] to select “D.BASS”,
“AUTO D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”.
D.BASS Enhances bass effect
AUTO
D.BASS
Automatically adjusts the bass
effect according to the sound or
music track
OFF D.BASS Cancels the function
Changing the sound quality
1 Press [SOUND] to select a sound effect.
2 Press [
Y
,
U
] to select the desired setting.
BASS -4 to +4
TREBLE
SURROUND “ON SURROUND” or
“OFF SURROUND”
INPUT
LEVEL
(For AUX
source)
“NORMAL” or “HIGH”
RE-MASTER
“ON RE-MASTER” or
“OFF RE-MASTER”
By main unit only
1 Press [MANUAL EQ] to select “BASS” or
“TREBLE”.
2 Press [
2
/
3
] or [
5
/
6
] to adjust the
level.
9
SOUND EFFECTS
11
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 “AUX”.
To set the code to “REMOTE 2”
1 Press and hold [RADIO, EXT-IN] on the
main unit and [2] on the remote control until
“REMOTE 2” is shown.
2 Press and hold [OK] and [2] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
To set the code to “REMOTE 1”
1 Press and hold [RADIO, EXT-IN] on the
main unit and [1] on the remote control until
“REMOTE 1” is shown.
2 Press and hold [OK] and [1] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
13
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier section
RMS Output power stereo mode
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
Frequency modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna terminals 75
(unbalanced)
Amplitude modulation (AM)
Frequency range
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)
(3) MP3
MPEG-1 Layer 3
Pick up
Wavelength 790 nm (CD)
Laser power CLASS 1 (CD)
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 2 ch (FL, FR)
FL = Front left channel
FR = Front right channel
USB section
USB port
USB Standard USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support MP3 (
.mp3)
USB device file system
FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32
USB port power 500 mA (max)
Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps (playback)
Speaker section
Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Woofer 16 cm cone type
Tweeter 6 cm cone type
Impedance 4
Output sound pressure 85 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range 48 Hz to 22 kHz (–16 dB)
52 Hz to 20 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
200 mm x 334 mm x 189 mm
Mass 2.5 kg
General
Power supply
AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 62 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
220 mm x 334 mm x 245 mm
Mass 3.0 kg
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby mode
0.3 W (approximate)
Note:
1) Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2) Total harmonic distortion is measured by the
digital spectrum analyzer.
14
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.
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| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | SC-AKX12 |
| Category | Stereo-sets |
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