Panasonic SC-AK450 User Manual

For U.S.A.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efﬁ ciency.

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 system.

System

Main unit Speakers

SC-AK450

SA-AK450 SB-AK450

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of January 2007)

In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 20.

1 x AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

1 x FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

1 x AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

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.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 22 - 27.

If you have any questions contact

In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) In Canada: 905-624-5505

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000140)

2 x Remote control

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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-AK450

Listening caution .....................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3

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

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

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

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

Discs .........................................................7

Cassette tape – Play and record ..........10

FM/AM radio ...........................................11

Satellite Radio ................................12

Timer .......................................................14

Sound adjustment .................................15

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

Troubleshooting guide ..........................18

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

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................20

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................21

Product Service .....................................21

Maintenance ...........................................28

When moving the unit ...........................28

EspañolEspañol

Preparativos iniciales ............................22

Colocación de los altavoces ................23

Controles ................................................24

Discos .....................................................25

Cintas de casete –

reproducción y grabación ................25

Radio FM/AM ..........................................26

Temporizador .........................................27

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

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The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂ ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁ cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Except for U.S.A.

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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

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•

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.

You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

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 (13/32˝) 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 shorten 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.

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

• Insert one disc into the tray.

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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Getting started

Making the connectionsMaking the connections

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

Connect the speaker cords.

Connect the left (L) side in the same way

Connect the XM Passport MiniTuner and Home Dock (sold separately).

Black (–)

Gray (+)

Blue (–)

Red (+)

XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock

To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away from other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens). For optimizing the reception, \ page 12.

Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna up on its base.

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Connect the AC power supply cord.

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.

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(L)(R)

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive

tape

)

(

Optional antenna connectionsOptional antenna connections

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

(16 - 40 ft.)

AM loop antenna

(included)

Rear panel

of this unit

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

)

(

75 Ω coaxial cable (not included)

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• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

Preparing the remote controlPreparing the remote control

■ Batteries

• 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 (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Refer to page 6 for the remote control sensor position.

Adhesive

tape

AA/R6/LR6

• 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 (7)

Single disc change (8)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected

1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (3, 19)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode

or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still

4 Tuner (FM/AM/XM) selection (11 ~ 13)

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

to the AC power supply.

consuming a small amount of power.

Music port jack (15)

2 OPTION play/pause (16 ~ 17)

3 Music port selection (15)

5 Volume control

Record (10, 15 ~ 17)

6 Display (8, 12 ~ 13)

7 H.BASS selection (15)

Display panel

Disc trays Disc direct play (7)

Headphone jack

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

Track skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind, tune/ preset channel selection, XM radio channel search/ scan, time adjustment

14, 16 ~ 17)

9 Disc play/pause (7)

! Tape play (10)

Cassette deck open (10) Demonstration, stop

(5, 10)

/8˝)

Remote controlRemote control

Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit.

Program (8, 11, 13)

Play mode (7, 11, 13)

Disc album selection, XM

radio category selection and

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Sleep timer (14),

Auto off

Disc (7)

Delete (8 ~ 9)

scan (7, 13)

Enter (8 ~ 9, 13)

Title search (9)

Dimmer

Play timer/record timer (14)

Clock/timer (14)

Numeric, characters (7, 9, 11, 12)

Stop/program clear (7 ~ 8, 16)

Repeat (9)

Muting Preset EQ (15)

Cassette holder (10)

This auto off function

allows you to turn off the unit in disc or tape mode only after left unused for 10 minutes.

• Press and hold [–AUTO OFF] to activate the function.

• Press and hold [–AUTO OFF] again to cancel.

• The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.

To dim the display panel.

To mute the sound.

• Press the button to activate.

• Press again to cancel.

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Discs

Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open

the tray.

Basic playBasic play

The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the label facing up. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

Press [6, CD] to start play.

You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and play the other loaded discs.

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Current disc indicator

To Ac tion

stop play

pause play

skip album

ALBUM XM CAT

skip tracks

XM CH

REW /

search through tracks

XM CH

REW /

Press [ 7 , CLEAR] during play.

Display when in the stop mode: Example: “MP3” indicates the disc contains MP3

Press [ 6 , CD] during play. Press again to resume play.

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the desired album during play or when in stop mode. Display when selecting in stop mode (example):

• This function does not work during 1-DISC

Press [ 4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ].

/ FF

• During random play (\ see right, “Play Mode

During 1-ALBUM and 1-ALBUM RANDOM mode, track skipping can only be done within the current album.

Press and hold [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ] during play or pause to search.

/ FF

• During program play (\ page 8), or random play

ﬁ l e s .

Total number of albums

Current album

RANDOM and ALL-DISC RANDOM mode.

function”), you cannot skip to tracks which have been played.

(\ see right, “Play Mode function”), you can search only within the track.

Total number of tracks

Number of tracks in current album

Play Mode function

You can listen to speciﬁ c discs and tracks.

Preparation

Select and play your desired disc.

Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Mode To play

1-DISC

1 DISC

ALL-DISC

ALL DISC

1-TRACK

1-TR

ALBUM XM CAT

1-ALBUM

1-ALB

ALBUM XM CAT

1-DISC RANDOM

1 DISC RND

1- ALBUM RANDOM

1-ALB RND

ALBUM XM CAT

ALL-DISC RANDOM

ALL DISC RND

When playback ends

The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed even if the unit is turned off.

Note:

You cannot use program mode together with “Play Mode function”.

Changing multiple discs (MULTI CHANGE)

By main unit only

Press [0, MULTI CHANGE] to open the trays.

Press the button repeatedly to check and change

multiple discs.

Note:

• The tray with a disc being played will not open.

• If the player is stopped, all trays will open. To close the remaining trays simultaneously, press [0, OPEN/CLOSE].

one selected disc.

all loaded discs in succession from the selected disc to the ﬁ nal disc. Example: 4→5→1→2→3.

one selected track on the selected disc.

Press the numeric buttons to select the track in the current disc. Play starts from the selected track.

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the album. Press [ 4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ], then the numeric buttons to select the track in the current album. Play starts from the selected track.

one selected album on the selected disc. Press [ALBUM ( album.

one selected disc randomly.

all tracks in one selected album randomly. Press [ALBUM ( album.

all loaded discs randomly.

or )] to select the

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Discs (continued)

Changing

By main unit only

While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other trays.

Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE].

Press [3,1] ~ [3, 5] to select the desired tray.

Change the disc.

Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE] again to close the tray.

a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)

Checking the track information

You can select a desired disc display mode.

Press [DISPLAY] during play or pause.

Elapsed play time Remaining play time

Elapsed play time

➞

Tag (Artist)

Note:

• When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time display shows “– –:– –”.

• When a title is longer than 9 characters, it will scroll across the display. The scrolling will start after every 3 seconds.

• “NO TAG” is displayed if titles with tags have not been entered.

• Maximum number of displayable characters: approximately 32

• This unit can display album, track and artist name with MP3 ID3 tags (version 1.0 and 1.1).

• Titles containing text data that the unit does not support cannot be displayed.

• ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track.

• Titles entered with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly on this unit.

➞

Tag (Track)

Remaining play time

➞

Tag (Album)➞Track Name

Album Name

➞

Advanced playAdvanced play

Program play

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.

Press [7, CLEAR].

Press [PROGRAM].

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired

album. To select an album directly, press the numeric buttons after pressing [ALBUM ( or )].

Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ] to select the

track. To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons after pressing [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ].

Press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks.

Press [6, CD] to start play.

For two-digit track, press [ For three-digit track, press [h10] twice then the three digits.

To Ac tion

cancel program mode

replay the program

add to the program

check program contents

clear the last track

clear all programmed tracks

Note:

• You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 tracks.

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

Press [PROGRAM] then [6, CD] in the stop mode.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 in the stop mode.

Repeat steps 4 to 6 in the stop mode. Press [ 4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] when

“PGM” is displayed in the stop mode.

The track number, program order and disc number are displayed:

The program order is displayed followed by the album number and track number.

Press [DEL] in the stop mode.

Press [ 7 , CLEAR] in the stop mode. “CLEAR ALL” is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press the button again to clear all tracks.

10] once then the two digits.

Program orderTrack number

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Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].

Press [PROGRAM].

“PGM” appears.

Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.

Press the numeric buttons to select your desired

track.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other tracks.

Press [6, CD] to start play.

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• The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open the disc tray.

• You cannot program more than one disc.

Repeat play

You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.

Press [REPEAT].

“

” is displayed.

To cancel

Press [REPEAT] again.

” is cleared.

“

Note:

You can use repeat mode with “Program play” (\ page 8) and “Play Mode function” ( \ page 7).

Advanced function (Advanced function ( only)only)

Press [ENTER].

Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] to search for previous or next match.

The matched title is displayed.

Album title search

Blinks to indicate album title search mode

Matched album title

Track title search

Matched track title

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Album /Track title search

This function enables you to search for your desired album or track.

Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].

For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] once.

For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] twice. Press the numeric buttons repeatedly to select

your desired character then press [¢, / FF] to key in the next character.

• You can enter up to 8 characters.

• To edit, press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ] to revise any characters.

• To delete, move the cursor over the character and then press [DEL].

Numbered Button

10 space ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; = ? _

• You can search for “<” or “>” by entering “(” or “)”.

• The special characters will be displayed as below:

Characters Main unit

# .

$ /

% :

& ;

∗

• Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to the recording format/software used.

Characters

Characters Main unit

display

” –

’ =

( ?

)

display

Blinks to indicate track title search mode

Press [6, CD] to start play from the album/track

found.

Note:

This function does not work during any random/program mode.

NOTE on CDs

• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.

• Choose disc with this mark.

• This unit can play MP3 ﬁ les and CD-DA format audio CD-R/RW that have been ﬁ nalized.

• It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW due to the condition of the recording.

• Do not use irregularly shaped disc.

• Do not use disc with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

• Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc.

• Do not write anything on the disc.

Using DualDiscs

The “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it may not be possible to play them on this unit.

NOTE on MP3

• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.

• This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions.

• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). To play in a certain order, preﬁ x the folder and ﬁ le names with

• 3-digits numbers in the order you want to play them.

When “NOT MP3/ERROR1” appears on the display, an unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that track and play the next one.

Limitations on MP3 play

• If you have recorded MP3 on the same disc as CD-DA, only the format recorded in the ﬁ rst session can be played.

• Some MP3s may not be played due to the condition of the disc or recording.

• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded them.

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Panasonic SC-AK450 User Manual

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Handling of the disc trays and discs

Placement of speakers

Getting started

Overview of controls

Discs