Panasonic SC-AKX18 Operating Instructions page 2

A
Overview of controls
Standby/on switch [`], [1]
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
Select the audio source
On the main unit:
A
To start Bluetooth ® pairing, press and hold
G
[ –PAIRING] when you are in Bluetooth
H
C
Basic playback control
B
D
View the setup menu
E
View the content information
F
Select or confirm the option
C
G
Open or close the disc tray
I
H
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
To cancel, press the button again.
I
D J Adjust the volume level
J
Mute the sound
To cancel, press the button again.
E K
"MUTE" is also cancelled when you adjust the volume
L
or when you switch off the system.
K
F
View the play menu
L
Select the sound effects
M
Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
N
Select the sound effects
O
Select the DJ jukebox
P
USB A USB B
USB port ( )
USB status indicator
Q
Display panel
Q R
Select MP3 album or track
M
Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track.
A
Browse track or albums
CONTROL
Turn [CONTROL] to browse.
R
To start playback from the selection, press [4/9].
E
VOLUME
S
C Disc tray
DISPLAY ALBUM/TRACK C
PRESET EQ PAIRING
N B
MANUAL EQ USB/ CD
TUNE MODE RADIO/AUX
D.BASS
O G
DJ JUKEBOX
OPEN/CLOSE
A
P
B
I
S
Radio
Improving the sound quality
Preparation When "FM" is selected
1
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "FM" or "AM".
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "FM MODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select "MONO" and then press [OK].
Manual tuning
To cancel, select "STEREO".
1 "MONO" is also cancelled when you change the
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE".
frequency.
2
Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press [OK].
To memorise the setting
3
Continue with step 4 of "Manual presetting".
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the station.
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until
the frequency starts changing quickly.
Checking the signal status
"STEREO" is shown when a stereo broadcast is being
received.
When "FM" is selected
Using the main unit
For Australia and New Zealand
1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL". Press [DISPLAY].
2 For others
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the station.
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "FM STATUS" and then
press [OK].
Memory presetting
FM The FM signal is in monaural.
You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.
The system is not tuned in to a station.
Automatic presetting
FM ST The FM signal is in stereo.
1 FM MONO "MONO" is selected as the "FM MODE".
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "A.PRESET".
2
Press [R, T] to select "LOWEST" or "CURRENT"
RDS broadcasting
and then press [OK].
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
Except for Australia and New Zealand
channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [8].
This system can show the text data transmitted by the
radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.
LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
Press [DISPLAY].
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current frequency.
PS Programme service
Manual presetting
PTY Programme type
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE". FREQ Frequency
2
Press [R, T] to select "MANUAL" and then press [OK].
Note:
RDS may not be available if reception is poor.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the station.
4
Press [OK].
AM allocation setting
5
Press [R, T] to select a preset number and then press
By main unit only
[OK].
Do steps 3 through 5 again to preset more stations. This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
The new station replaces any station that occupies the 10 kHz steps.
same preset number.
1
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "AM".
Selecting a preset station 2
Press and hold [RADIO/AUX].
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "TUNE MODE". After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current
2 minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the
Press [R, T] to select "PRESET" and then press [OK].
minimum frequency changes.
3
• To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
again.
station.
• Preset frequencies are erased after you change the
setting.
Using the main unit
1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "PRESET".
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
station.
Preparing the media Pairing a device
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
Disc
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
1
1 Press [ ].
Press [USB/CD] to select "CD".
If "PAIRING" is shown, continue with step 4.
2
® source. Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) to open
2
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PAIRING".
the disc tray.
Or press and hold [ –PAIRING] on the main unit until
Put in a disc with the label facing up.
"PAIRING" is shown. Continue with step 4.
3
Press [R, T] to select "OK? YES" and then press
[OK].
"PAIRING" is shown.
To cancel, select "OK? NO".
4
Select "SC-AKX18" from the Bluetooth
device.
If prompted for a passkey, input "0000".
3
Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) again to The device connects with this system automatically
after pairing is complete.
close the disc tray.
The name of the connected device is shown for a
few seconds.
USB
Note:
You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is
Preparation
paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time
Before you connect a USB device to the system, make will be replaced.
sure you do a backup of the data.
Connecting a device
D.BASS
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth
DJ JUKEBOX
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
1
Press [ ].
A
"BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
2
Select "SC-AKX18" from the Bluetooth
B
device.
The name of the connected device is shown for a
few seconds.
3
Start playback on the device.
USB device
(not supplied)
Note:
1 • A device must be paired to connect.
Decrease the volume and connect the USB device to
• The system can only connect to one device at a time.
the USB port. • When "BLUETOOTH" is selected as the source, this system
will automatically try to connect to the last connected
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting
the USB device. device.
2
Press [USB/CD] to select "USB A" or "USB B".
Disconnecting a device
Note:
1
Press [ ].
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot
recognise USB device connected through a cable. 2
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "DISCONNECT?".
3
Press [R, T] to select "OK? YES" and then press
®
Bluetooth
[OK].
"BLUETOOTH READY" is shown.
You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly
To cancel, select "OK? NO".
through Bluetooth ® .
Using the main unit
Preparation
Press and hold [ –PAIRING] until "PAIRING" is shown.
• Switch on the Bluetooth ® feature of the device and put
the device near the system.
Note:
• Read the operating instructions of the device for details.
A device is disconnected when you:
• Select a different source.
• Move the device out of the maximum range.
• Disable the Bluetooth
• Switch off the system or the device.
Clock and timers
Sleep timer
The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
Setting the clock
1
Press [SETUP] to select "SLEEP".
2
This is a 24-hour clock. Press [R, T] to select the setting (in minutes) and
1 then press [OK].
Press [SETUP] to select "CLOCK".
To cancel, select "OFF".
2
Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].
To check the time
Press [SETUP] to select "CLOCK" and the press [OK].
Note:
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].
• The remaining time is always shown on the display. The
display changes temporarily when you perform other
Note:
operations.
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
• The play and sleep timer can be used together.
• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an
overlap of timers.
Play timer
(Except for Bluetooth ® source)
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake
you up.
External equipment
Preparation
Set the clock.
You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the
1
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER ADJ". audio through this system.
2
Press [R, T] to set the start time and then press
Preparation
[OK].
• Disconnect the AC mains lead.
3 • Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
Do step 2 again to set the end time.
operating instructions.
4
Press [R, T] to select the source you want to play
and then press [OK].
To start the timer
Rear panel of
1
this main unit
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER SET".
2
Press [R, T] to select "SET" and then press [OK].
"#" is shown.
To cancel, select "OFF".
The system must be switched off for the timer to
operate.
To check the setting
Press [SETUP] to select "TIMER ADJ" and then press
1
[OK].
Connect the external equipment.
In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.
2
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select "AUX".
Note:
3
• The timer starts at a low volume and increases gradually to
Play the external equipment.
the preset level.
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is
To adjust the input level
on. 1
Press [SOUND] to select "INPUT LEVEL".
• If you switch off the system and then switch on again while
the timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end 2
Press [R, T] to select "NORMAL" or "HIGH" and
time.
then press [OK].
Note:
• The default setting is "NORMAL".
• 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.
Media playback
The following marks indicate the availability of the feature.
® device,
CD : CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.
: USB device with MP3 files.
USB
BLUETOOTH : Bluetooth ® device.
Basic playback
CD USB BLUETOOTH
Play Press [4/9].
Stop Press [8].
USB
The position is memorised.
® menu of the
"RESUME" is shown.
Press again to stop fully.
Pause Press [4/9].
Press again to continue playback.
Skip Press [2/3] or [5/6] to skip track.
CD USB
Press [R, T] to skip MP3 album.
Search Press and hold [2/3] or [5/6].
Note:
Depending on the Bluetooth ® device, some operations may
not work.
Viewing available information
® device,
CD USB BLUETOOTH
You can view the available information on the display
panel.
® menu of the
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
• Maximum characters that can be shown:
CD USB : approximately 32
: approximately 16
BLUETOOTH
• This system supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.
• Text data that the system does not support can show
differently.
• Example: MP3 album and track number display.
Album Track
number number
® transmission of the device.
Others
Auto off
This system automatically switches off when you do not
use it for approximately 20 minutes.
1
Press [SETUP] to select "AUTO OFF".
2
Press [R, T] to select "ON" and then press [OK].
"A.OFF" is shown.
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".
Software version
You can check the software version of the system.
DVD player (not supplied)
1
Press [SETUP] to select "SW VER." and then press
[OK].
The software version is shown.
2
Press [OK] again to exit.
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If
Audio cable
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
(not supplied)
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your
dealer for instructions.
Common problems
The unit does not work.
• The safety device has been activated. Do the following:
1. Press [1] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby
mode. If the unit does not switch to standby mode,
– Press and hold the button for a minimum of
10 seconds. Or,
– Disconnect the AC mains lead and connect it again.
2. Press [1] again to switch on the unit. If the problem
persists, consult your dealer.
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.
Note on disc
Play menu
• This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3
format content.
CD USB
• Before playback, finalise the disc on the device it was
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PLAYMODE" or recorded on.
"REPEAT". • Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the
condition of the recording.
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
Note on USB device
• This system supports USB 2.0 full speed.
PLAYMODE
• This system can support USB devices of up to 32 GB.
OFF Cancel the setting.
• Only FAT 12/16/32 file system is supported.
PLAYMODE
1-TRACK Play one selected track.
Note on MP3 file
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select
1TR
• Files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as
the track.
albums.
1-ALBUM Play one selected MP3 album.
• Tracks must have the extension ".mp3" or ".MP3".
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
1ALBUM
• Tracks will not necessarily be played in the order you
recorded them.
RANDOM Play all tracks randomly.
• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.
RND
1-ALBUM Play all tracks in one selected MP3 MP3 file on disc
RANDOM album randomly.
• This system can access up to:
Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.
– 255 albums (including root folder)
1ALBUM RND
– 999 tracks
REPEAT
– 20 sessions
OFF REPEAT Cancel the setting.
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
ON REPEAT Repeat playback.
MP3 file on USB device
• This system can access up to:
Note:
– 800 albums (including root folder)
• During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which
– 8000 tracks
have been played.
– 999 tracks in one album
• The setting is cancelled when you open the disc tray.
Link mode
BLUETOOTH
You can change the link mode to suit the connection type.
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth device,
®
disconnect it (Z"Disconnecting a device").
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "LINK MODE".
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
MODE 1 Emphasis on connectivity.
MODE 2 Emphasis on sound quality.
Note:
• The default setting is "MODE 2".
• Select "MODE 1" if the sound is interrupted.
Sound is distorted or no sound. Radio
• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, Sound is distorted.
then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the
• Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna should
speakers through excessive volume or power, and when
be installed by a competent technician.
using the system in a hot environment.
A beat sound is heard.
A humming sound can be heard during playback.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables.
• Move mobile telephones away from the system if the
Keep other appliances and cords away from the cables of
interference is apparent.
this system.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
The sound level reduces.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.
• The protection circuit has been activated due to the
continuous use at high volume output. This is to protect the
Main unit displays
system and maintain the sound quality.
"ADJUST CLOCK"
Disc
• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.
Display not shown correctly. "ADJUST TIMER"
Playback does not start. • The play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
"AUTO OFF"
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
switch off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
"ERROR"
The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect.
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and
The disc cannot be read.
try again.
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to a "F61"
playable disc.
• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
• You put in a disc that has not been finalised.
• Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and then
switch on again.
USB
"F70"
®
• Examine the Bluetooth connection.
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• Disconnect the Bluetooth ® device. Switch off the system
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not
and then switch on again.
compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
"F76"
cannot work in some conditions.
• There is a problem with the power supply.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer
"F77"
time to read.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
"NODEVICE"
Bluetooth ®
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.
Pairing cannot be done.
"NO DISC"
• Check the Bluetooth ® device condition.
• You have not put in a disc.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
the device nearer to the system. "NO PLAY"
"UNSUPPORT"
The device cannot be connected.
• Examine the content. You can only play supported format.
• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing again.
• The files in the USB device can be corrupted. Format the
• The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing again.
USB device and try again.
• This system might be connected to a different device.
• The system may have a problem. Switch off the system and
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device again.
then switch on again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard
"NO TRACK"
through the system.
• There is no album or track in the USB device.
• For some built-in Bluetooth ® devices, you have to set the
audio output to "SC-AKX18" manually. Read the operating "PLAYERROR"
instructions of the device for details. • You played an unsupported MP3 file. The system will skip
that track and play the next one.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range. Move
"REMOTE 1"
the device nearer to the system. "REMOTE 2"
• Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.
• The remote control and the main unit are using different
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band (wireless
codes. Change the code of the remote control.
router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are interfering.
– When "REMOTE 1" is shown, press and hold [OK] and [ ]
Move the device nearer to the system and distance it from
for a minimum of 4 seconds.
the other devices.
– When "REMOTE 2" is shown, press and hold [OK] and
• Select "MODE 1" for stable communication.
[USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
Sound effects
1
Press [SOUND] to select the sound effect.
2
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
PRESET EQ Select the desired preset EQ setting.
Using the main unit
Press [LOCAL PRESET EQ].
BASS –4 to +4
MID
Using the main unit
1. Press [MANUAL EQ] to select
TREBLE
"BASS", "MID" or "TREBLE".
2. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to
adjust the level.
D.BASS "ON D.BASS" or "OFF D.BASS"
Using the main unit
Press [D.BASS].
SURROUND "ON SURROUND" or "OFF SURROUND"
Note:
The default setting is underlined. Changed settings will be kept
until it is changed again, unless otherwise indicated.
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 (Z see below).
1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "JUKEBOX" and then
press [R, T] to select the setting.
Or press [DJ JUKEBOX] on the main unit to select the
setting. Continue with step 3.
OFF CROSS FADE Cancel cross-fading.
ON CROSS FADE Add cross-fading.
OFF Switch off DJ jukebox.
2
Press [OK].
3
Press [PLAY MENU] to select "PLAYMODE".
4
Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
RANDOM REPEAT Play all tracks randomly and
repeat all tracks.
RND
ALL TITLE REPEAT Repeat all tracks.
Note:
DJ jukebox effect is cancelled 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.
"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 [USB/CD] to select "CD".
To set the code to "REMOTE 2"
1
Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and
[RADIO/AUX] on the remote control until
"REMOTE 2" is shown.
2
Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
To set the code to "REMOTE 1"
1
Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and
[USB/CD] 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.