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

batteries

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-AK450

Table of contents

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

XM

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).

L

R

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)

8

-

+

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

~

14, 16 ~ 17)

(7

9 Disc play/pause (7)

! Tape play (10)

Cassette deck open (10)
Demonstration, stop

(5, 10)

1

/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)

3

Delete (8 ~ 9)

4

2

scan (7, 13)

Enter (8 ~ 9, 13)

Title search (9)

Dimmer

7

Play timer/record timer (14)

Clock/timer (14)

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

9

Stop/program clear (7 ~ 8, 16)

!

5

8

Repeat (9)

6

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

1

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.

2

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.

1

Press the button repeatedly to check and change

2

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

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].

1

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

2

Change the disc.

3

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

4

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.

1

Press [7, CLEAR].

2

Press [PROGRAM].

3

Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired

4

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

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

5

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

Press [ENTER].

6

Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks.

Press [6, CD] to start play.

7

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.

h

10] once then the two digits.

Program orderTrack number

1 2345

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

1

Press [PROGRAM].

2

“PGM” appears.

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

3

Press the numeric buttons to select your desired

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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].

4

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].

1

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

2

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

3

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

h

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

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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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