Panasonic SC-AK350, SC-AK450, SC-AK250 User Manual 2

The illustrations show SC-AK450.

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following systems.

: indicates features applicable to SC-AK450 only.

AK450

: SC-AK350 only.

AK350

: SC-AK250 only.

AK250

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-AK450

SC-AK350 SC-AK250

Table of contents

System

Main unit

Speakers

SC-AK450 SC-AK350 SC-AK250

SA-AK450 SA-AK350 SA-AK250

SB-AK450 SB-AK350 SB-AK250

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x AC power supply cord

2 x Remote control

batteries

1 x Power plug adaptor

1 x FM indoor antenna

Operations in these instructions are described mainly using remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-AK450.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

1 x AM loop antenna

1 x Remote Control

AK450 AK350

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AK250

(N2QAYB000142)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3

Handling of the disc trays and discs .....3

Placement of speakers ............................3

Getting started .........................................4

Overview of controls ...............................6

Discs .........................................................8

Cassette tape – Play and record ..........11

FM/AM radio ...........................................12

Microphone mixing ................................13

Timer .......................................................13

Sound adjustment ................................14

External unit ...........................................15

Troubleshooting guide ..........................17

Maintenance ...........................................18

When moving the unit ...........................18

Speciﬁ cations ........................................19

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Handling of the disc trays and discs

Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.

Removing the power plug

• Press [y/I, POWER] to turn off the unit and remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared.

Tray caution

Inserting a disc

• Always press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.

• Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an accident.

Placement of speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.

AK450

AK350 AK250

• Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram.

• Insert one disc into the tray.

Use only the supplied speakers.

The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

Note:

• Keep your speakers at least 10mm away from the system for proper ventilation.

• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily inﬂ uenced by magnetism.

• You can damage your speakers and shor ten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

– When playing distorted sound. – When adjusting the sound quality.

Caution

•

Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so can damage the ampliﬁ er and speakers, and can cause ﬁ re. Consult a qualiﬁ ed service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent.

• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

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You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

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Getting started

Making the connectionsMaking the connections

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.

Connect the AC power supply cord.

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem using the unit.

Appliance inlet

If the power plug does not ﬁ t your socket, use the power plug adaptor (included).

For your reference

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

Note:

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Connector

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive

tape

)

(

(R)

To household AC outlet

Voltage selector.

Use a ﬂ at-head screwdriver to set the voltage selector on the rear panel to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used.

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Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna up on its base.

(L)

Connect the speaker cords.

AK450 AK350

Connect the left (L) side in the same way

Grey (+)

AK250

Red

Connect the left (L) side in the same way

Red (+)

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Black

(–)

Blue (–)

Black (–)

Black

Red (+)

Optional antenna connectionsOptional antenna connections

REC

MANUAL EQ

STOP

OPEN

DEMO

HARD BASS

Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

Note:

Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna

Rear panel

of this unit

AM outdoor antenna (not included)

5-12 m

AM loop antenna

(included)

Rear panel

of this unit

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

)

(

75 Ω coaxial cable (not included)

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

Preparing the remote controlPreparing the remote control

■ Batteries

AA/R6/LR6

• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

• Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

• Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage, which may cause a ﬁ re.

• If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.

Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of

your body.

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types of batteries at the same time.

• heat or expose batteries to ﬂ ame.

• take apart or short circuit the batteries.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

• put heavy objects on the remote control.

• spill liquids onto the remote control.

■ Use

Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range

of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Refer to page 6 for the remote control sensor position.

• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location.

• Leave the loop antenna connected.

DEMO functionDEMO function

7, STOP, –DEMO

When the unit is ﬁ rst plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display. If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO ON”.

Press and hold [7, STOP, – DEMO].

The display changes each time the button is held down. NO DEMO (off) Ô DEMO ON (on)

While in standby mode, select “NO DEMO” to reduce power consumption.

Note:

DEMO function cannot be turned on when DIMMER is on.

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Overview of controls

Main unitMain unit

Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference.

Remote control signal

sensor

Disc tray open/close

(3)

Multiple discs change

(8)

Single disc change (9)

AC supply indicator

[AC IN]

This indicator lights

when the unit is

connected to the AC

power supply.

1 Standby/on switch

[y/l, POWER] (3, 18)

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.

Music port jack (15)

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2 USB play/pause

(15)

3 EXT-IN selection

(15)

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USB port (15)

4 Tuner (FM/AM)

selection (12)

5 Volume control

Record (11, 13, 15 ~ 16)

6 HARD BASS

selection (14)

7 Manual EQ and LED

ﬂ ashing selection (14)

REC

HARD BASS MANUAL EQ

Display panel

Disc trays

Disc direct play (8)

Headphone jack

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not included)

Microphone volume control

(13)

DEMO

STOP

OPEN

Microphone jack (13)

8 Track skip/search, tape fast-forward/ rewind, tune/preset channel selection, time adjustment (8 ~ 13, 15)

9 Disc play/pause (8)

! Tape play (11)

Manual EQ adjustment (14)

Cassette deck open (11)

Demonstration, stop (5, 11)

Cassette holder (11)

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• Press and hold [MANUAL EQ] to turn on LED ﬂ ashing.

• Press and hold [MANUAL EQ] again to turn off.

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