Panasonic SC-AKX10 User Manual

Connector

Appliance inlet

Dear Customer

Fuse (5 ampere)

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions thoroughly before connecting, operating or adjusting this product.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.

System

Main unit

Speakers

SC-AKX10

SA-AKX10

SB-AKX10

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9 (2)

Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE

ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement par ts. (As of January 2010)

1 x AC mains lead

For the United Kingdom

(K2CZ3YY00005)

For Australia

(K2CJ2DA00008)

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000500)

2 x Remote control

Back of product

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-AKX10

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

1 x FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

1 x AM loop antenna

(N1DYYYY00010)

For the United Kingdom

1 x Antenna plug adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

batteries

GNEB

RQTX1089-B

L0110CH0

Inside of product

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.

This product may receive radio inter ference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

■ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Visit our website for product information

• E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• For customers: 0844 844 3856

• Order accessor y and consumable items for your product with ease and conﬁ dence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday-Thursday 9:00am5:30pm, Friday 9:30am-5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of ﬁ nished products, take a browse on our website for fur ther details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of 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, recover y 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.

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.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For 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 ﬁ tted 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 body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is reﬁ tted 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.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUI T ABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS POSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be ﬁ tted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor dance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal whic h is marked with the letter N or col oured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal whic h is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

or the BSI mark on the

OR COLOURED

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse dif fer according to the type of AC mains plug (ﬁ gures A and B). Conﬁ rm the AC mains plug ﬁ tted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidit y, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.

Do not place heav y items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a ﬁ re.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause ﬁ re or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug ﬁ rmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain ﬂ ammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not at tempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorised service centre. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualiﬁ ed persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

PLACEMENT OF SPEAKERS

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right c hannel 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 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 sudd en change in performance is apparent.

• Do not at tach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Note on using the remote control

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.

• Do not take apart or short circuit the batteries.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

• Do not heat or expose to ﬂ ame.

Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

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

Aim at the remote control signal sensor obstacles, at a ma ximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if bat tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical speciﬁ cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

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.

Limit ations 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.

, avoiding

• Do not leave the batter y(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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

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

NOTE on CDs

• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.

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

• 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.

NOTE on USB

Compatible devices

Devices which are deﬁ ned as USB mass storage class:

• USB devices that support bulk only transfer.

• USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.

Supported format

• Folders are deﬁ ned as album.

• Files are deﬁ ned as track.

• Track must have the ex tension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

• CBI (Control /Bulk/ Interrupt) is not suppor ted.

• A device using NTFS ﬁ le system is not supported. [Only FAT 12/16/32 (File Allocation Table 12/16/ 32) ﬁ le system is supported.]

• Depending on the sector size, some ﬁ les may not work.

• Maximum album : 255 albums

• Maximum track: 2500 tracks

• Maximum track in one album: 999 tracks

MAINTENANCE

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

AVOID INTERFERING WITH OTHER PANASONIC EQUIPMENT

Other Panasonic audio or video equipment may star t functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control.

You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to “ REMOTE 2”.

The main unit and remote control must be set to the same mode.

1 Press and hold [AUX]

and [ 2 ] “REMOTE 2”.

until the main unit’s display shows

2 Press and hold [OK ]

seconds.

To change the mode back to “REMOTE 1”, repeat steps 1 and 2 by replacing [ 2 ] with [1].

on the main unit

and [ 2 ] T for at least 2

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made.

Antenna connections

Place the antenna where reception is best.

FM indoor antenna

Adhesive tape

AM loop antenna

Push

Stand the antenna up on its base.

Please refer to “CONNECTING TO OTHER EXTERNAL UNIT” for more information on the AUX connection.

Click!

Speaker connections

SPEAKERS

(4:)

Connect the left (L) side in the same way

AC mains lead connection

FOR THE UNITED K INGDOM ONLY READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON THE LEF T BEFORE CONNECTION.

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.

FM outdoor antenna

Rear panel of this main unit

For the United Kingdom

Use the antenna plug adaptor (included).

Note:

• If the radio reception is poor, use optional outdoor antenna. This antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.

• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

For your reference

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

Note:

• The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

• Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

75 : coaxial cable (not included)

To household mains socket

CONNECTING TO OTHER EXTERNAL UNIT

You can connect to an analogue player with a built-in phone equaliser.

1 Press [AUX]

to select “AUX”.

2 Play the external unit. (See the external unit’s

instruction manual.)

Note:

• All peripheral components and cables are sold separately.

• When units other than those described above are to be connected, please consult your audio dealer.

• Sound distortion may occur when you use an adaptor other than the one supplied.

Level adjustment

You can select the sound input level of your external unit. You are recommended to set the input level as below:

NORMAL : For connection to T V, VCR, DVD Player HIGH : For connection to digital audio player such as

Press [INPUT LEVEL] setting.

Note:

• If there is high sound distor tion when level “HIGH” is selected, the unit will automatically switch to “ NORMAL”.

• You can also manually select “NORMAL” if there is sound distortion.

MP3 player

HIGH

to select your desired

NORMAL

R S

7 M

0 6

Elapsed play time Remaining play time

Album nameTrack name

Elapsed play time

Tag (Album) Tag (Track) Tag (Artist)

DISCS REMOTE CONTROL

Original display

CLOCK # PLAY

Original display

CLOCK # PLAY

MAIN UNIT

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Playing discs

1 Press [x, OPEN /CLOSE]

open the tray

The unit turns on, load a disc with the label facing up. Press [ x, OPEN /CLOSE]

tray

2 Press [4/9, CD]

Stop playback

Pause play

Skip album

Skip tracks

Search through tracks

Press [8]

Press [ 4/9, CD] Press again to resume play.

Press [R/T desired album during play or when in stop mode.

• This function does not work during RANDOM mode.

During play Press [ 2/3] / [5/6 ]

[TRACK]

While in stop mode Press [ 2/3] / [5/6 ]

by [4/9, CD] desired track.

Alternatively, turn [TRACK] play your desired track.

• During random play (Z see “Play Mode function”), you cannot skip to tracks which have been played.

• You cannot use [TRACK] track during random play.

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

Press and hold [ 2/3] / [5/6 ] K during play or pause to search.

• During program play, or random play (Z see “Play Mode function”), you can search only within the track.

to start play.

(stop) during play.

, ALBUM

to skip to your desired track.

to skip and play your

Play Mode function

Press [PLAY MODE] f to select the desired mode.

1-TRACK

1-TR

1-ALBU M

1-A LB

RANDOM

RND

1- ALBUM RANDOM

1-ALB RN D

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”.

• The play mode setting is cleared when you open the disc tray

Play one selected track on the disc. Press the numeric buttons the track. Play starts from the selected track.

Play one selected album on the disc. Press [R/T album.

Play a disc randomly.

Play all tracks in one selected album randomly. Press [R/T album.

, ALBUM

Checking the track information

You can view the information of the current track from the display panel

Press [DISPLAY]

Press [MP3 INFO] k repeatedly during play or pause.

repeatedly during play or pause.

Elapsed play time Remaining play time

USB

The USB connectivit y enables you to connect and play MP3 tracks from USB mass storage class. Typically, USB memory devices (bulk only transfer).

Playback

1 Reduce the volume

storage device to the USB port

2 Press [4/9, USB]

and connect the USB mass

to start play.

on the main unit to

again to close the

during play.

] j to select the

, or turn

followed

to skip and

to skip

to select

] j to select the

Note:

• This unit suppor ts ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.

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

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

Program play

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

1 Press [4/9, CD] 2 Press [PROGRAM]

“PGM” appears.

3 Press the numeric buttons

desired track.

Repeat this step to program other tracks.

4 Press [4/9, CD]

1 Press [4/9, CD] 2 Press [PROGRAM] 3 Press [R/ T, ALBUM]

album.

4 Press [5/6 ]

buttons

5 Press [OK]

Repeat steps 3 to 5 to program other tracks.

6 Press [4/9, CD]

For two-digit track, press [ 10] T once then the two digits.

For three-digit track, press [ digits.

Cancel program mode

Replay the program

Add to the program

Check program contents

Clear the last track

Clear all programmed tracks

Note:

The program memory is cleared when you open the disc

tray

and then [8] D (stop).

to select your

to start play.

and then [8] D (stop).

to select your desired

once and then the numeric

to select your desired track.

to start play.

10] T twice then the three

Press [PROGRAM ] mode.

Press [PROGRAM ] [4/9, CD]

In the stop mode, press [5/6] K and then repeat step 3.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 in the stop mode.

Press [ 2/3] / [5/6 ] “PGM” is displayed in the stop mode. To check while programming, press [PROGRAM] appears, then press [2 /3] / [5/6 ]

The track number and program order are displayed.

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

Press [DEL]

Press [8] “CLR ALL” is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press the button again to clear all tracks.

(clear) in the stop mode.

in the stop

then

twice after “PGM”

in the stop mode.

when

Repeat play

You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.

Press [REPEAT]

“ON REPEAT” and “

To c a nce l

Press [REPEAT]

“OFF REPEAT” is displayed and “

Note:

You can use repeat mode with “Program play” and “ Play Mode function”.

Stop playback

Pause play, Skip tracks or Skip album

Note:

When you connect your digital audio player to the USB port, it charges all the time except in standby mode.

” are displayed.

again.

Press [ 8] “RESUME” is displayed. The position is memorised. Press [ 4/9, USB] Press [ 8] position.

These functions have similar operation as described in “ Playing discs”.

” is cleared.

(stop) during play.

to resume play.

(stop) again to clear the

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.

2 3

5 6 7

AUX

USB 4/9

– VOLUME +

TRACK

OPEN CLOSE

FM/AM

MANUAL EQ

5/6

2/3

ALBUM

4/9

K L

M N

P Q

RADIO

Manual tuning

1 Press [FM/AM] 2 Press [TUNE MODE] 3 Press [2/3] / [5/6]

frequency of the required station.

” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is

“ being received.

To tune automatically

Press and hold [ 2/3] / [5/6 ] frequency star ts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when it ﬁ nds a station.

• Auto tuning may be interrupted when there is excessive interference.

• To cancel auto tuning, press [2 /3] / [5/6] once again.

to select “FM” or “AM”.

to select “MANUAL”.

to select the

until the

To improve the sound quality

When “FM” is selected Press [FM MODE]

To c a nce l

Press [FM MODE]

• MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.

• Turn off “MONO” for normal listening.

When “AM” is selected Press and hold [TUNE MODE]

Each time you press the button: BP2 BP1

For the United Kingdom

to display “MONO”.

again until “MONO” disappears.

RDS broadcasting

This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will light up on the display.

Press [ DISPLAY]

Station name

(PS)

NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE

M-O -R- M = Middle-of-the-Road music

Note:

RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

to display:

Program Type

(PTY)

Program type displays

VARIED POP M ROCK M M-O -R- M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER

FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL A RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ

Frequency

display

COUNTRY NATIONAL OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT TEST ALARM

AM allocation setting

This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps.

To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz

1 Press and hold [FM/AM]

After a few seconds the display changes to a ﬂ ashing display of the current minimum frequency.

2 Continue to hold down [FM /AM]

• When the minimum frequency changes, release the button. To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

• After changing the setting, previously preset frequency will be cleared.

on the main unit.

Automatic presetting

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Preparation

Press [ FM/AM]

1 Press [PLAY MODE]

“CURRENT” or “LOWEST”.

CURRENT Tuning begins from the current

LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest

2 Press [AUTO PRESET ]

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. When ﬁ nished, the last station memorised is tuned in.

to select “FM” or “AM”.

repeatedly to select either

frequency.

to start presetting.

Manual presetting

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Preparation

Press [ FM/AM]

1 Press [TUNE MODE] 2 Press

required station.

3 Press [PROGRAM] 4 Press the numeric buttons

The station oc cupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to that channel.

to select “FM” or “AM”.

to select “MANUAL”.

[2 /3] / [5/ 6] K to tune to the

to select a channel.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.

Selecting a preset station

Press the numeric but tons T to select a channel.

For channels 10 to 30 press [

1 Press [TUNE MODE] 2 Press

[2 /3] / [5/ 6] K to select the

channel.

10] T, then the t wo digits.

to select “PRESET”.

a b

c d

e f g 5 O

i j

l m

CLOCK AND TIMER

Setting the clock

This is a 24-hour clock.

1 Press [CLOCK /TIMER ]

Each time you press the button:

2 Within 8 seconds or so

Press [R/T ]

3 Press [OK]

Displaying the clock

Press [ CLOCK /TIMER] standby mode. The time is displayed for a few seconds.

Note:

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

to set the time.

to ﬁ nish setting the time.

to select “CLOCK”.

once when the unit is on or in

Sleep timer

This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically after the set time.

Press [SLEEP]

To c a nce l

Press [ SLEEP]

Changing the remaining time

Press [ SLEEP] [SLEEP]

Note:

• The play and sleep timer can be used together.

• The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer settings.

to select your desired time.

to select “OFF”.

to show the remaining time and press

again to select your desired time.

Play timer

You can set the timer to come on at a cer tain time to wake you up.

Turn the unit on and set the clock.

SOUND EFFECTS

Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ

Press [PRESET EQ] i repeatedly to select your desired setting.

HEAVY Adds punch to rock

CLEAR Clariﬁ es higher frequencies

SOFT For background music

VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal

FLAT No effect

Changing the sound quality: Manual EQ

1 Press [MANUAL EQ ]

desired setting.

2 Press [2/3] / [5/6]

Note:

• The level of the pitch is between -4 to +4.

• The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the nex t time you select “ MANUAL EQ”.

repeatedly to select your

BASS

TREBLE

to adjust the level.

[AUTO OFF] d

This auto off function allows you to turn off the unit in disc or USB mode only after lef t unused for 10 minutes.

• Press the button to activate the function.

• Press the button again to cancel.

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

[MUTE]

To mute the sound.

• Press the button to activate the

• Press the button again or adjust the

[DIMMER]

To dim the display panel.

• Press the button to activate the

• Press the button again to cancel.

[Y/ U]

These buttons have the exact same functions as those of [y/x ]

[

These buttons have the exact same functions as those of [R/T, ALBUM]

Prepare the music source you want to listen to; disc, radio, USB, or other external unit, and set the volume

1 Press

[CLOCK/TIMER] b repeatedly to select play

timer.

Each time you press the button:

function.

volume to cancel.

function.

/ , ALBUM ] L

[4 /1 ] /

2 Within 8 seconds or so

Press [R/T ]

3 Press [OK]

to set the starting time.

to conﬁ rm.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the ﬁ nishing time.

To activate the timer

5 Press [# PL AY] 6 Press [`]

The unit must be turned off for the timer to operate.

Change the settings

Change the source or volume

Check the settings

Cancel

Note:

• The play timer will start at the preset time, with the volume increasing gradually to preset level.

• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on.

• The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function.

• If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the ﬁ nish time setting will not be activated.

Enhancing the stereo sound: Surround sound

Enables you to add natural width and depth to the stereo sound.

To a c ti va t e

Press [SURROUND]

To c a nce l

Press [SURROUND] indicator.

Note:

If interference in FM stereo reception increases, cancel the surround-sound effect.

Changing the sound quality: RE-MASTER

This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording (original soundtrack) to give you a sound closer to the original.

Press [RE-MASTER] “ON RE- MASTER” or “OFF RE-MASTER”.

Enjoying the bass: D.BASS

Press [D.BASS] 6 repeatedly to select either “ON D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”.

to turn on the timer.

to turn off the unit .

Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 (Z see above).

1) Press [# PLAY]

indicator from the display.

2) Make changes to the source or volume.

3) Perform steps 5 and 6 (Z see above).

Press [CLOCK/TIMER ] b repeatedly to

# PLAY

select

Press

[# PLAY] a to clear the timer

indicator from the display.

to display “ ” indicator.

again to clear “ ”

repeatedly to select either

to clear the timer

Before requesting ser vice, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

■ Common problems

When the unit is in standby mode, the display lights up and changes continuously.

• Press and hold [8 ]

DEMO”.

No response when remote control but tons are pressed.

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

Distorted sound or no sound.

• Turn the volume up.

• Turn off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on again. It may be caused by straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.

A “humming” sound can be heard during play.

• An AC mains lead or ﬂ uorescent light is near the unit. Keep other appliances and cords away from the unit.

on the main unit to select “NO

■ Discs

Incorrect display or play will not start .

• You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

• Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.

• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.

• Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect . The disc cannot be read. Distorted sound is heard.

• You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.

• You have inserted a disc that has not been ﬁ nalised or completely formatted.

■ Radio

Distorted sound or noise is heard. The stereo indicator ﬂ ickers or does not light.

• Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

A beat sound is heard.

• Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.

• Switch to either BP 1 or BP 2 when in AM tuner mode.

A low hum is heard during AM broadcast.

• Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.

■ USB

The USB drive or its contents cannot be read.

• The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the system.

• The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices.

• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 8 gigabytes may not work in some instances.

Slow operation of the USB device.

• Large ﬁ le size or high memory USB ﬂ ash drive takes longer time to read.

■ Unit displays

“NO PLAY”

• Check the content.

• Only MP3 format ﬁ les can be played.

• If there are more than 255 albums or folder s (audio and non-audio), some of the MP3 ﬁ les in these albums may not be read and played. Transfer these music albums to another USB. Alternatively, reformat the USB device and save these music albums prior to saving the other non-audio folders.

“F61”

• Check and correct the speaker cords connection.

• If this does not ﬁ x the problem, consult the dealer.

• Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit of f and then turn back on.

“ERROR”

• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

“NOT MP3/ERROR1”

• An unsupported MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that track and play the next one.

“VBR–”

• The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

Memory reset (Initialisation)

When the following situations occur, refer to the instructions below to reset the memory:

• There is no response when buttons are pressed.

• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

To reset memory

1 Disconnect the AC mains lead.

(Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2.)

2 While pressing and holding down [1]

“– – – – – – – –” appears on the display panel

3 Release [1 ]

All the settings are returned to the factor y preset. You will need to reset the memory items.

, reconnect the AC mains lead.

SPECIFICATIONS

Ampliﬁ er section

RMS Output power stereo mode

Front Ch (both channels driven) 125 W per channel (4 Total RMS stereo mode power 250 W

), 1 kHz, 10% THD

FM/AM tuner, terminals section

Preset station FM 30 stations

AM 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna terminals 75

Amplitude Modulation (AM)

Frequency range 522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step) 520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step) Aux input RCA pin jack

(unbalanced)

Disc section

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)

(1) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (2) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 (3) MP3

MPEG-1 Layer 3

Pick up

Wavelength 785 nm (CD) Laser power CLASS 1 (CD)

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels 2 (FL, FR) FL = Front left channel FR = Front right channel

formatted disc)

USB section

USB Port

USB Standard USB 2.0 full speed Media ﬁ le format support MP3 ( .mp3) USB device ﬁ le system FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32 USB port power 500 mA (Max)

Speaker section

Type

2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reﬂ ex)

Speaker unit(s)

Woofer 16 cm cone type Tweeter 6 cm cone type

Impedance 4 Output sound pressure 85 dB/W (1 m) Frequency range

34 Hz to 22 kHz (–16 dB) 41 Hz to 20 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 mm x 332 mm x 186 mm Mass 2.6 k g

General

Power supply AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption 62 W Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 mm x 336 mm x 245 mm Mass 3 k g Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C Operating humidity range

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode:

Note:

1) Speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2) Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital

spectrum analyzer.

0.3 W ( approximate)