Operating Instructions CD Stereo System SC-AKX50 Model No. Dear Customer Supplied Accessories Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read Please check and identify the supplied these instructions thoroughly before connecting, accessories. operating or adjusting this product.
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These operating instructions are applicable to the CAUTION! following system. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR System SC-AKX50 PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN Main unit SA-AKX50 HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safety, please read the following text WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO carefully. THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
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• Most major credit and debit cards accepted. health and the environment which could • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities otherwise arise from inappropriate waste are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. handling. • It couldn’t be simpler! For more information about collection •...
Safety precautions Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead ......3 Placement Safety precautions .......... 5 Preparing the remote control ......6 Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, Placement of speakers ........6 and excessive vibration.
Preparing the remote control Placement of speakers Speakers are designed identically so that no left or Use alkaline or manganese batteries. right channel orientation is necessary. Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. Aim at the remote control signal sensor (Z page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. Antenna connections Antenna connections Place the antenna where reception is best. ■ FM indoor antenna ■ FM outdoor antenna Rear panel of FM outdoor antenna Adhesive tape this main unit (not included)
Overview of controls Main unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Buttons labelled such as A function in exactly the same way as the controls on the remote control (Z page 9). A Standby/on switch [1] (26) Press to switch the Display panel (11, 16) unit from on to standby...
Remote control Buttons labelled such as A function in exactly the same way as the controls on the main unit (Z page 8). Play timer or record timer setting Clock or timer setting (21) (21) Sleep timer setting (21), Auto off function Display function (11, 13, 15) Dimmer function F Volume control (15, 21, 23)
Discs Search through Press and hold [2/3] or tracks [5/6] during play or pause to Basic play search. During program play • Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main (Z page 11), or random play unit to open the tray. (Z see below, “Play Mode The unit turns on, load a disc with the label function”), you can search only facing up.
Checking the track information Advanced play You can view the information of the current track from the display panel. Program play Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. pause. Elapsed play time { Remaining play time Press [4/9, CD] and then [8] (stop).
Repeat play Cancel Press [PROGRAM] in the stop program mode. mode You can repeat program play (Z page 11) or other Replay the Press [PROGRAM] then selected play mode (Z page 10). program [4/9, CD] in the stop mode. Press and hold [– REPEAT]. Add to the “REPEAT ON”...
Using the FM/AM radio AM allocation setting By main unit only Manual tuning This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps. Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
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Manual presetting Memory preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Preparation Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune to the required station. Automatic presetting Press [PROGRAM]. Press [OK] repeatedly to select either “CURRENT”...
USB and internal memory Checking the USB and internal memory status The USB connectivity enables you to record sound or music tracks from various sources to MP3 format and You can check available storage space in the USB store into the USB mass storage device which can be device or internal memory.
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“WRITING” is displayed for a few device or the internal memory seconds. Pause Press [7/9, USB REC] or Panasonic will not be held responsible on the recording [7/9, MEMORY REC] during consumer’s action to record copyrighted music recording. in the form of various audio fi les which results in Press again to resume recording.
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Recording of MP3 tracks Basic play Press [4/9, USB] or [4/9, MEMORY] to start play. You can record MP3 tracks stored in an album from the disc to a USB device or the unit’s internal Stop Press [8] (stop) during play. memory.
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Play List Advanced play Title search You can store up to 10 play lists. Each play list stores up to 99 tracks. After a period of time, the number of MP3 tracks Press [4/9, MEMORY] and then [8] will increase in the internal memory storage. This (stop).
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Recording mode Advanced recording functions You can select the desired recording mode before you start the basic recording (Z page 16). High-speed recording Press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select your desired setting. Recording speed: : Four times (maximum of 4x) the normal 128 KBPS 192 KBPS 320 KBPS...
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Erasing the recorded tracks NOTE on USB Compatible devices This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks Devices which are defi ned as USB mass storage quickly and easily. class: USB devices that support bulk only transfer. • Press [4/9, USB] or [4/9, MEMORY] USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Using the clock and timers Using the play or record timer You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record from the radio or Setting the clock the other optional equipments (record timer). Play timer and record timer cannot be used together.
Press [R/T] to select the desired Using sound effects recording storage location. Press [OK] to confi rm. Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ To activate the timer Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select Press [# PLAY/REC] repeatedly to turn your desired setting on your desired timer.
Using the microphone Enjoying the bass: D.BASS The buttons described for “Using the Press [D.BASS] repeatedly to select either microphone” are mainly using the main unit “ON D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”. unless indicated otherwise. Changing the sound quality: Enjoying the microphone mixing RE-MASTER You can enjoy microphone mixing from various music sources (disc, radio, USB device, internal memory or...
“LINE OUT” this main unit position Avoid interfering with other Panasonic equipment Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the Analogue player supplied remote control. (not included) You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”.
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 in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. ■ Common problems Page —...
■ USB Page The USB drive or its The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the • contents cannot be system. read. The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB — •...
Specifi cations AMPLIFIER SECTION MEMORY SECTION RMS output power stereo mode Memory Front High Ch (both channels driven) Memory size 2 GB 140 W per channel (4 ), 1 kHz, 10% THD Media fi le format support MP3 ( .mp3) Front Low Ch (both channels driven) Memory recording 160 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10% THD...
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