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Overview Of Controls; Media Playback; Sound Effects; Clock And Timers - Panasonic SC-AKX220 Operating Instructions

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Overview of controls

Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same.
A
K
Standby/on switch [`], [1]
View the play menu
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
L
Select the sound effects
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a
M
small amount of power.
Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
B
Select the audio source
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and right
On the main unit:
N
To start Bluetooth
pairing, press and hold [
–PAIRING].
Select MP3 album or track
®
Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track.
C
Basic playback control
Browse tracks or albums
D
Turn [MULTI CONTROL] to browse.
View the setup menu
To start playback from the selection, press [4/9].
E
View the content information
O
USB port (
)
F
Select or confirm the option
USB status indicator
G
Open or close the disc tray
P
Display panel
H
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
Q
Disc tray
To cancel, press the button again.
R
Select DJ jukebox
I
Adjust the volume level
J
Mute the sound
To cancel, press the button again.
"MUTE" is also cancelled when you adjust the volume or
when you switch off the system.

Preparing media

Disc
1
Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) to open the disc tray.
Put in a disc with the label facing up.
Press again to close the disc tray.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select "CD".
USB
Preparation
Before you connect a USB device to the system, make sure you do a backup of the data.
1
Decrease the volume and connect the USB device to the USB port.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting the USB device.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select "USB A" or "USB B".
USB status indicator lights up in red when selected.
Note:
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot recognise USB device connected through a cable.
Bluetooth
®
You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly through Bluetooth
®
.
Preparation
• Switch on the Bluetooth
®
feature of the device and put the device near the system.
• Read the operating instructions of the device for details.
Pairing a device
Connecting a device
Preparation
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
®
device,
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
1
1
Press [ ].
Press [ ].
If "PAIRING" is shown, continue with step 3.
"BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
2
2
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PAIRING" and then
Select "SC-AKX220" from the Bluetooth
press [OK].
the device.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
3
Select "SC-AKX220" from the Bluetooth
®
menu of
seconds.
the device.
3
Start playback on the device.
If prompted for a passkey, input "0000".
The device connects with this system automatically after
Note:
pairing is complete.
A device must be paired to connect.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
This system can only connect to one device at a time.
seconds.
When "BLUETOOTH" is selected as the source, this system
Using the main unit
will automatically try to connect to the last connected device.
("LINKING" is shown during this process.)
1
Press and hold [
–PAIRING] until "PAIRING" is
shown.
Disconnecting a device
2
Select "SC-AKX220" from the Bluetooth
®
menu of
1
Press [ ].
the device.
2
Note:
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "DISCONNECT?".
You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is
3
Press [R, T] to select "OK? YES" and then press
paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time will
be replaced.
[OK].
"BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
To cancel, select "OK? NO".
Using the main unit
Press and hold [
–PAIRING] until "PAIRING" is shown.
Note:
A device is disconnected when you:
Select a different source.
Move the device out of the maximum range.
Disable the Bluetooth
®
transmission of the device.
Switch off the system or the device.

Media playback

Radio
The following marks indicate the availability of the feature.
Preparation
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "FM" or "AM".
CD
:
CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.
:
USB device with MP3 files.
USB
BLUETOOTH
:
Bluetooth
®
device.
Manual tuning
1
Basic playback
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press
CD USB BLUETOOTH
[OK].
Play
Press [4/9].
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
Stop
Press [8].
station.
USB
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until
The position is memorised.
the frequency starts changing quickly.
"RESUME" is shown.
"STEREO" is shown when a stereo broadcast is being
Press again to stop fully.
received.
Pause
Press [4/9].
Using the main unit
Press again to continue playback.
1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
Skip
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to skip track.
CD USB
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
Press [R, T] to skip MP3 album.
station.
Search
Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6].
Note:
Memory presetting
Depending on the Bluetooth
®
device, some operations may not
work.
You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
Automatic presetting
Viewing available information
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "A.PRESET".
CD USB BLUETOOTH
2
Press [R, T] to select "LOWEST" or "CURRENT" and
You can view the available information, such as MP3 album
and track number, on the display panel.
then press [OK].
Press [DISPLAY].
LOWEST
Note:
CURRENT
Maximum characters that can be shown: Approximately 32
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
This system supports ver. 1.0, 1.1 and 2.3 ID3 tags.
channels in ascending order.
Text data that the system does not support can show
To cancel, press [8].
differently.
Manual presetting
Play menu
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE".
CD USB
2
Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press
1
CD
[OK].
Press [PLAY MENU].
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
USB
station.
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PLAYMODE".
4
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
Press [OK].
[OK].
5
Press [R, T] to select a preset number and then
OFF
Cancel the setting.
press [OK].
Do steps 3 through 5 again to preset more stations.
PLAYMODE
The new station replaces any station that occupies the
1-TRACK
Play one selected track.
same preset number.
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select
1
the track.
Selecting a preset station
1-ALBUM
Play one selected MP3 album.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
1
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE".
RANDOM
Play all tracks randomly.
2
Press [R, T] to select "PRESET" and then press
RND
[OK].
1-ALBUM
Play all tracks in one selected MP3
3
RANDOM
album randomly.
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
station.
1
RND
ALL REPEAT
Repeat all tracks.
Using the main unit
1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "PRESET".
1-TRACK
Repeat 1-TRACK.
2
REPEAT
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
1
station.
1-ALBUM
Repeat 1-ALBUM.
REPEAT
Improving the sound quality
1
RANDOM
Repeat random playback.
When "FM" is selected
REPEAT
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "FM MODE".
RND
2
Press [R, T] to select "MONO" and then press [OK].
1-ALBUM
Repeat 1-ALBUM RANDOM.
RANDOM
To cancel, select "STEREO".
REPEAT
"MONO" is also cancelled when you change the
frequency.
1
RND
To memorise the setting
Note:
Continue with step 4 of "Manual presetting".
®
device,
During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which
have been played.
When "AM" is selected
The setting is cancelled when you open the disc tray or
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "B.PROOF".
disconnect the USB device.
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting that provides the
best reception and then press [OK].
®
menu of
Link mode
BLUETOOTH
Checking the signal status
You can change the link mode to suit the connection type.
When "FM" is selected
Preparation
Press [DISPLAY].
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
®
device,
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
FM – – – –
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "LINK MODE".
FM ST
2
Press [R, T] to select the mode and then press [OK].
FM MONO
MODE 1
Emphasis on connectivity.
MODE 2 (default)
Emphasis on sound quality.
AM allocation setting
Note:
By main unit only
Depending on the device, the playback image and sound may
not be synchronised. In this case, select "MODE 1".
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.
Select "MODE 1" if the sound is interrupted.
1
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "FM" or "AM".
2
Press and hold [RADIO/AUX].
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.
• Preset frequencies are erased after you change the
setting.

Sound effects

Preset EQ
1
Press [SOUND] (main unit: [LOCAL EQ]) to select
"PRESET EQ".
2
Press [R, T] to select the desired preset EQ setting
and then press [OK].
Or turn [MULTI CONTROL] to select the desired preset
EQ setting.
Manual EQ
1
Press [SOUND] (main unit: [LOCAL EQ]) to select
"MANUAL EQ".
2
Press [R, T] to select the sound effect.
Or turn [MULTI CONTROL] to select the sound effect.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the setting
and then press [OK].
BASS/MID/TREBLE –4 to +4
SURROUND
"ON SURROUND" or
"OFF SURROUND"
D.Bass
1
Press [SOUND] to select "D.BASS" and then press
[R, T] to select "D.BASS LEVEL" or "D.BASS BEAT".
Or press [D.BASS] on the main unit to select
"D.BASS LEVEL" or "D.BASS BEAT".
To cancel, select "OFF D.BASS".
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the setting
and then press [OK].
Or turn [MULTI CONTROL] to select the setting.
Note:
D.BASS BEAT: This function emphasises the attack level of the
Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
drumbeat and produces a punchy sound. Depending on the
Tuning begins from the current frequency.
track, the effect may be small.
DJ jukebox
USB
You can use DJ jukebox to add cross-fading effect between
songs. You can also use additional features with the
"Panasonic MAX Juke" app (Zbelow).
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "JUKEBOX".
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Using the main unit
Press [DJ JUKEBOX] to select the setting.
OFF CROSSFADE
Cancel cross-fading.
ON CROSSFADE
Add cross-fading.
OFF
Switch off DJ jukebox.
Changing the repeat setting
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PLAYMODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Using the main unit
In the stop mode, turn [MULTI CONTROL] to select the
setting and then press [4/9].
RANDOM REPEAT
Repeat random playback.
RND
ALL TITLE REPEAT
Repeat all tracks.
Note:
The system switches to repeat mode automatically when you
switch on DJ jukebox.
DJ jukebox is switched off when you switch off the system or
change to another source.
Using the "Panasonic MAX Juke" app
You can download and install the free Android™ app
"Panasonic MAX Juke" on Google Play™ for additional
features, such as to request song playback from multiple
devices simultaneously. You can also call up the tracks
you want to play through the app. For details on the app,
refer to the site below.
http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/audio/
app/max_juke/android/index.html
(This site is in English only.)

External equipment

You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the
audio through this system.
Preparation
• Disconnect the AC mains lead.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
The FM signal is in monaural.
operating instructions.
The system is not tuned in to a station.
DVD player (not supplied)
The FM signal is in stereo.
"MONO" is selected as the "FM MODE".
Rear panel of
this main unit
Audio cable
(not supplied)
1
Connect the external equipment.
2
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "AUX".
3
Play the external equipment.
To adjust the input level
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "INPUT LEVEL".
2
Press [R, T] to select "NORMAL" or "HIGH" and
then press [OK].
Note:
Select "NORMAL" if the sound is distorted during "HIGH"
input level.
Components and cables are sold separately.
If you want to connect equipment other than those described,
refer to the audio dealer.
Sound distortion can occur when you use an adaptor.

Clock and timers

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions
Setting the clock
indicated do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
Common problems
This is a 24-hour clock.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "CLOCK".
The unit does not work.
The safety device has been activated. Do the following:
2
Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].
1.
Press [1] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby
mode. If the unit does not switch to standby mode,
To check the time
Press and hold the button for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Press [SETUP] to select "CLOCK" and then press [OK].
Or,
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].
Disconnect the AC mains lead and then connect it again.
2.
Press [1] again to switch on the unit. If the problem
Note:
persists, consult your dealer.
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
The display panel lights up and changes continuously in
standby mode.
Sleep timer
Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select "DEMO OFF".
No operations can be done with the remote control.
The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "SLEEP".
Sound is distorted or no sound.
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting (in minutes) and
Adjust the volume of the system.
Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, and
then press [OK].
then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the
To cancel, select "OFF".
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
Note:
other appliances and cords away from the cables of this
The remaining time is shown for a few seconds every minute.
system.
"SLEEP 1" is always shown when only 1 minute remains.
The sound level reduces.
The play timer and sleep timer can be used together.
The protection circuit has been activated due to the
The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an
continuous use at high volume output. This is to protect the
overlap of timers.
system and maintain the sound quality.
Play timer
Disc
(Except for Bluetooth
®
and AUX source)
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake
You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
you up.
Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
Preparation
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Set the clock.
There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER ADJ".
The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
2
Press [R, T] to set start time and then press [OK].
Distorted sound is heard.
You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to a
3
Do step 2 again to set the end time.
playable disc.
4
You put in a disc that has not been finalised.
Press [R, T] to select the source you want to play
and then press [OK].
USB
To start the timer
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER SET".
The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not
compatible with the system.
2
Press [R, T] to select "PLAY ON" and then press
USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB cannot
[OK].
work in some conditions.
"#" is shown.
Slow operation of the USB device.
To cancel, select "PLAY OFF".
Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer
The system must be switched off for the timer to
time to read.
operate.
To check the setting
Bluetooth
®
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER ADJ" and then press
Pairing cannot be done.
[OK].
Check the Bluetooth
®
device condition.
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.
The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move the
Note:
device nearer to the system.
The timer starts at a low volume and increases gradually to the
The device cannot be connected.
preset level.
The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing again.
The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on.
The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing again.
If you switch off the system and then switch on again while a
This system might be connected to a different device.
timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again.
The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
then switch on again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard through
the system.
For some built-in Bluetooth
®
devices, you have to set the
audio output to "SC-AKX220" manually. Read the operating
instructions of the device for details.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move the
device nearer to the system.
Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.
Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless
router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering.
Move the device nearer to the system and distance it from the
other devices.
Select "MODE 1" for stable communication.
Radio
Sound is distorted.
Others
Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna should be
installed by a competent technician.
A beat sound is heard.
Auto off
Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
Move mobile telephones away from the system if the
This system automatically switches off when you do not use
interference is apparent.
it for approximately 20 minutes.
When in AM tuner mode, select the "B.PROOF" setting that
1
provides the best reception.
Press [SETUP] to select "AUTO OFF".
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
2
Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.
To cancel, select "OFF".
Note:
This function does not work when you are in radio source or
when a Bluetooth
®
device is connected.
Bluetooth
standby
®
This function automatically switches on the system when
you establish a Bluetooth
®
connection from a paired device.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "BLUETOOTH STANDBY".
2
Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
To cancel, select "OFF".
Note:
Some devices may take longer to respond. If you are connected
to a Bluetooth
device before switching off the system, wait for a
®
minimum of 5 seconds before connecting to this system from
your Bluetooth
®
device again.
Software version
You can check the software version of the system.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "SW VER." and then press
[OK].
The software version is shown.
2
Press [OK] again to exit.
Main unit displays
"ADJUST CLOCK"
The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.
"ADJUST TIMER"
The play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer.
"AUTO OFF"
The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will switch
off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
"ERROR"
An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and try
again.
"F61"
Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and then
switch on again.
"F703"
Examine the Bluetooth
®
connection.
Disconnect the Bluetooth
®
device. Switch off the system and
then switch on again.
"F76"
There is a problem with the power supply.
Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
"F77"
Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
"NO DISC"
You have not put in a disc.
"NO PLAY"
"UNSUPPORT"
Examine the content. You can only play supported format.
The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
then switch on again.
"NO TRACK"
There is no album or track in the USB device.
"PLAYERROR"
An unsupported MP3 file has been played. The system will
skip that track and play the next one.
"REMOTE 1"
"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 [ ]
for a minimum of 4 seconds.
When "REMOTE 2" is shown, press and hold [OK] and
[USB/CD] 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 A NO DEVICE"
"USB B NO DEVICE"
The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.
"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 [USB/CD] to select "CD".
To set the code to "REMOTE 2"
1
Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and
[USB/CD] on the remote control until "REMOTE 2" is
shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] on the remote
control for a minimum of 4 seconds.
To set the code to "REMOTE 1"
1
Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and [ ] on
the remote control until "REMOTE 1" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [ ] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
System memory reset
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.
1
Disconnect the AC mains lead.
2
While you press and hold [1] on the main unit,
connect the AC mains lead again.
Continue to press and hold the button until
"– – – – – – – – –" is shown.
3
Release [1].
All the settings are set back to the factory preset.
It is necessary to set the memory items again.

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