Panasonic SC-AKX16 Leaflet
Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No.
SC-AKX16
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
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© Panasonic Corporation 2012
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RQT9791-B
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Pursuant to the applicable EU legislation
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Do the procedures with the remote control. You can
also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the
same.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
These operating instructions are applicable to the following
system.
also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the
same.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.
These operating instructions are applicable to the following
system.
Back of product
Safety precautions
WARNING!
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on this unit.
– Use only the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
• Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
CAUTION!
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit
is well ventilated.
is well ventilated.
– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
– Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on this unit.
• Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.
vibration.
• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately.
socket outlet immediately.
• This unit may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference
occurs, please increase separation between this unit and
the mobile telephone.
occurs, please increase separation between this unit and
the mobile telephone.
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows
closed.
closed.
• 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.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control
for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area.
System
SC-AKX16
Main unit
SA-AKX16
Speakers
SB-AKX16
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.
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.
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.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
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.
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.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Sales and Support Information
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333
• Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public
• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333
• Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public
holidays).
• For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.
• Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by phoning our
Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).
Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm (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
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic U.K.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for
a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our
website for further details.
website for further details.
Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of
December 2012. These may be subject to change.)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of
December 2012. These may be subject to change.)
2 x AC mains lead
For the United Kingdom
(K2CT2YY00097)
For others
(K2CQ2YY00119)
1 x AM loop antenna
(N1DYYYY00011)
(N1DYYYY00011)
1 x FM indoor antenna
(RSAX0002)
(RSAX0002)
1 x Remote control battery
1 x Remote control
(N2QAYB000900)
(N2QAYB000900)
For the United Kingdom
1 x Antenna plug adaptor
(K1YZ02000013)
(K1YZ02000013)
Figure A
Figure B
Fuse cover
Figure A
Figure B
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
Placement of speakers
The left and right speakers are the same.
You cannot remove the net of the speakers.
You cannot remove the net of the speakers.
Use only the supplied speakers.
You can cause damage to the system and decrease the
sound quality if you use other speakers.
You can cause damage to the system and decrease the
sound quality if you use other speakers.
Note:
• Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main unit
• Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main unit
for ventilation.
• Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not
• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not
put them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily
influenced by magnetism.
influenced by magnetism.
• When you play at high levels for a long period, it can
cause damage to the speakers and decrease the life of
the speakers.
the speakers.
• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent
damage:
– When the sound is distorted.
– When you adjust the sound quality.
– When the sound is distorted.
– When you adjust the sound quality.
Preparing the remote control
Use alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with those
in the remote control.
in the remote control.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of
Old Equipment and Used Batteries
Old Equipment and Used Batteries
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.
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.
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.
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.
CAUTION!
• Use the speakers only with the recommended
• 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.
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.
Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other
connections have been made.
connections have been made.
1
Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.
Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.
2
Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Place the antenna where reception is best.
Place the antenna where reception is best.
3
Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the
same colour.
Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the
same colour.
4
Connect the AC mains lead.
Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.
Conserving power
The system consumes approximately 0.4 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.
The system consumes approximately 0.4 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.
1
2
3
4
B
A
For the United Kingdom
Connect the FM outdoor antenna
If the radio reception is poor, use an optional outdoor
antenna. This antenna should be installed by a
competent technician.
If the radio reception is poor, use an optional outdoor
antenna. This antenna should be installed by a
competent technician.
Note:
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning
storm.
• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is
not in use.
Tape
FM outdoor antenna
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
75
ȍ coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Use the antenna plug
adaptor (supplied).
adaptor (supplied).
Be careful not to cross
(short-circuit) or reverse the
polarity of the speaker wires
as doing so may damage the
speakers.
(short-circuit) or reverse the
polarity of the speaker wires
as doing so may damage the
speakers.
For the United Kingdom
READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD
BEFORE CONNECTION.
BEFORE CONNECTION.
B
A
Black
Red
To household
mains socket
mains socket
Overview of controls
A
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.
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]
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10]
=[1]=[6]
C
Delete a programmed track
D
Select audio source
E
Basic playback control
F
Select the sound effects
G
Auto preset the radio station
H
View content information
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.
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 clock and timer
J
Set the program function
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.
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
N
Set the radio menu item
O
Select the option
P
Automatically switch off the system
When you are in disc, USB or AUX 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.
When you are in disc, USB or AUX 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
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
R
Select bass, mid or treble effect
S
USB port (
)
T
Display panel
U
Open or close the disc tray
V
Disc tray
RADIO
EXT-IN
SOUND
PRESET EQ
D.BASS
DISPLAY
DIMMER
SLEEP
PLAY
AUTO OFF
A
B
C
D
D
E
G
F
H
J
I
K
L
N
M
O
P
MANUAL EQ
D.BASS
TUNE MODE
USB
CD
RADIO/
EXT-IN
–
VOLUME
+
OPEN/
CLOSE
PRESET EQ
A
F
E
Q
F
S
R
T
D
E
U
V
K