Panasonic SCAKX14EG User Manual [en, cs, pl]

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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CD Stereo System

Zestaw stereo z CD

Stereosystém s CD

Model No.

SC-AKX14

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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.

System SC-AKX14

Main unit SA-AKX14

Speakers SB-AKX14

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Safety precautions

WARNING!

Unit

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – 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

qualified service personnel. – Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. – Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

CAUTION!

Unit

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in

cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit 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 this unit up on an even surface away from direct

sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

– Do not use a DC power source.

• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

• Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

• 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.

• 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.

Battery

• 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.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

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

• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote control for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark area.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Table of contents

Safety precautions ..........................................2

Supplied accessories ......................................3

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

Overview of controls........................................4

Making the connections ..................................5

Preparing the remote control..........................5

Disc....................................................................6

USB....................................................................7

Radio .................................................................7

Sound effects ...................................................8

Clock and timers .............................................8

External equipment .........................................9

Troubleshooting...............................................9

Maintenance ...................................................10

Specifications.................................................11

WEEE

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, 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.

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.

Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x AC mains lead

1 x AM loop antenna

1 x FM indoor antenna

1 x Remote control battery

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000636)

Placement of speakers

The right and left speakers are the same. You cannot remove the net of the speakers.

Use only the supplied speakers.

The combination of the main unit and speakers give the best sound. 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 for ventilation.

• Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.

• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not put them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily influenced by magnetism.

• When you play at high levels for a long period, it can cause damage to the system and decrease the life of the system.

• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent damage: – When you play distorted sound. – When you adjust the sound quality.

CAUTION!

• 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.

• Do the procedures included in these instructions when you attach the speakers.

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Overview of controls

RADIORADIO

EXT-IN

SOUNDSOUND

PRESET EQ

D.BASS

DISPLAY

DIMMER

SLEEP

PLAY

AUTO OFF

A F

I Clock and timer operation 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.

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 or USB 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 Display panel R Remote control sensor S USB port ( ) T Select bass or treble effect

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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.

B Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0, 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.

U Browse tracks or albums

Turn the knob to browse the track. Press [4/9] to start playback from the selection.

Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track and then turn the knob to browse.

Press [4/9] to start playback from the selection.

V Open or close the disc tray W Disc tray

Making the connections

To household mains socket

(4)

Black

Red

Tape

Conserving power

The system consumes approximately 0.3 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.

Connect the speakers.

Be careful not to cross (shortcircuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.

Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Place the antenna where reception is best.

Connect the AC mains lead.

Use the supplied AC mains lead with this system only. Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

Preparing the remote control

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Use alkaline or manganese battery. Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with

those in the remote control. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor,

away from obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the main unit.

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Disc

Playing disc

Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the disc tray.

Put in a disc with the label facing up. Press [x, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc tray.

Press [CD] and then press [4/9] to start playback.

Stop playback

Pause playback

Skip album Press [R, T].

Skip track Press [2] or [6]

Search through track

Viewing available information

You can view the available information on the display panel.

Press [DISPLAY].

Note:

• Maximum characters that can be shown: approximately 16

• This system supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.

• Text data that the system does not support can show differently.

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Press [8].

Press [4/9]. Press again to continue playback.

(main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]).

Press and hold [3] or [5] (main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]).

Play menu

Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”.

Press [Y, U] and then press [OK] to select the desired mode.

PLAYMODE

OFF PLAYMODE

1-TRACK

1TR

1-ALBUM

1ALBUM

RANDOM

RND

1-ALBUM RANDOM

1ALBUM RND

REPEAT

ON REPEAT Repeat playback.

OFF REPEAT Cancel repeat playback.

Note:

• Playmode function does not work with “Program playback”.

• The setting returns to the default “OFF PLAYMODE” when you open the disc tray.

Play all tracks.

Play one selected track on the disc. Press the numeric buttons to select the track.

Play one selected album on the disc. Press [R, T] to select the album.

Play a disc randomly.

Play all tracks in one selected album randomly. Press [R, T] to select the album.

Program playback

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

“PGM” is shown.

Press the numeric buttons to select the desired track.

Do this step again to program other tracks.

1. Press [R, T] to select the desired album.

2. Press [6] and then press the numeric buttons to select the desired track.

3. Press [OK].

Do these steps again to program other tracks.

Press [4/9] to start playback.

Cancel program mode

Check program contents

Clear the last track

Clear all programme d tracks

Note:

The program memory is cleared when you open the disc tray.

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

Press [2] or [6] when “PGM” is shown in the stop mode.

Press [DEL] in the stop mode.

Press [8] in the stop mode, “CLR ALL” is shown. Within 5 seconds, press [8] again.

Note on disc

• This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3 format content.

• Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the condition of the recording.

• MP3 files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as albums.

• This system can access up to: – CD-DA: 99 tracks – MP3: 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions

• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

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

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

USB

You can connect and play MP3 tracks from your USB device. Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot recognise USB device connected through a cable.

Connect the USB device to the USB port.

Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting the USB device.

Press [USB] and then press [4/9] to start playback.

Stop playback

For other operations, refer to “Disc”.

Compatible USB devices which are defined as mass storage class:

• USB devices that support bulk-only transfer.

• USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.

Note:

• Files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as

• Track must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

• This system can access up to:

• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

• NTFS file system is not supported (only FAT 12/16/32

• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.

Press [8] during playback. “RESUME” is shown. Press [4/9] to continue playback from the start of the track. OR Press [8] two times to stop the playback fully.

albums.

– 255 albums (including albums without MP3 tracks) – 2500 tracks – 999 tracks in one album

file system is supported).

Radio

Manual tuning

Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit: [RADIO/EXT-IN]) to select “FM” or “AM”.

Press [3] or [5] to select the frequency of the required station.

To tune automatically, press and hold the button until the frequency starts changing quickly.

Improving the sound quality

When “FM” is selected

Press [RADIO MENU] to select “FM MODE”.

Press [Y, U] to select “MONO” and then press [OK].

To cancel, select “STEREO”. “MONO” is also cancelled when you change the frequency.

When “AM” is selected

Press [RADIO MENU] to select “B.PROOF”.

Press [Y, U] to select “BP 1” or “BP 2” and then press [OK].

RDS broadcasting

This system can show the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.

Press [DISPLAY].

PS Station name

PTY Program type

FREQ Frequency

Note:

RDS may not be available if reception is poor.

Memory presetting

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Automatic presetting

Press [OK] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT” frequency.

Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.

To cancel, press [8].

Manual presetting

Press [3] or [5] to tune in to the station.

Press [PROGRAM].

Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.

Do steps 1 through 3 again to preset more stations. The new station replaces any station that occupies the same preset number.

Selecting a preset station

Press the numeric buttons, [2] or [6] (main unit: [2/3] or [5/6]) to select the preset station.

AM allocation setting

By main unit only

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

Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Press and hold [RADIO/EXT-IN].

After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the minimum frequency changes.

• To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps again.

• After you change the setting, preset frequencies are erased.

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Sound effects Clock and timers

BASS TREBLE

SURROUND1.Press [SOUND] to select

INPUT LEVEL (For AUX source)

RE-MASTER1.Press [SOUND] to select

PRESET EQ Press [PRESET EQ] to select

D.BASS Press [D.BASS] to select “D.BASS”,

Press [SOUND] to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.

Press [Y, U] to adjust the level (-4 to +4).

By main unit only

Press [MANUAL EQ] to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.

Press [2/3] or [5/6] to adjust the level.

“SURROUND”.

Press [Y, U] to select “ON SURROUND” or “OFF SURROUND”.

Press [SOUND] to select “INPUT LEVEL”.

Press [Y, U] to select “NORMAL” or “HIGH”.

“RE-MASTER”.

Press [Y, U] to select “ON RE-MASTER” or “OFF RE-MASTER”.

“HEAVY”, “SOFT”, “CLEAR”, “VOCAL” or “FLAT”.

“AUTO D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”.

Setting the clock

This is a 24-hour clock.

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.

Within 10 seconds, press [R, T] to set the time.

Press [OK].

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to show the clock for a few seconds.

Note:

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

Sleep timer

The sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.

Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in minutes).

To cancel, select “OFF”.

To show the remaining time

Press [SLEEP].

Note:

• The sleep timer can be used together with the play timer.

• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an overlap of timers.

Play timer

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

Preparation

Set the clock.

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “#PLAY”.

Within 10 seconds, press [R, T] to set the start time.

Press [OK].

Do steps 2 and 3 again to set the end time.

To start the timer

Prepare the audio source you want to listen to (disc, radio, USB or AUX) and set the volume.

Press [#, PLAY].

“#” is shown. To cancel, press [#, PLAY] again. The system must be switched off for the timer to

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operate.

To check the settings

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “#PLAY”.

Note:

• The timer starts at a low volume and increases gradually to the preset level.

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

• If you switch off the system and switch on again while a timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.

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External equipment

Rear panel of this main unit

Audio cable

(not supplied)

DVD player (not supplied)

You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the audio through this system.

Preparation

• Disconnect the AC mains lead.

• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Connect the external equipment.

Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit: [RADIO/EXT-IN]) to select “AUX”.

Play the external equipment.

Note:

• Components and cables are sold separately.

• If you want to connect equipment other than those described, refer to the audio dealer.

• Sound distortion can occur when you use an adaptor.

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, 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

The display panel lights up and changes continuously in standby mode.

• Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select “DEMO

OFF”.

No operations can be done with the remote control.

• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.

Sound is distorted or no sound.

• Adjust the volume of the system.

• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, then switch the system on again. It can be caused by straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and when using the system in a hot environment.

A “humming” sound can be heard during playback.

• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from the cables of this system.

Disc

Display not shown correctly. Playback does not start.

• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.

• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.

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

• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.

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

• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to a playable disc.

• You put in a disc that has not been finalised.

Radio

Sound is distorted.

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

A beat sound is heard.

• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.

• Set to “BP 1” or “BP 2” when in AM tuner mode.

A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.

• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.

USB

The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.

• The format of the USB device or the contents in it is/are not compatible with the system.

• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB cannot work in some conditions.

Slow operation of the USB device.

• Large content size or large memory USB device takes longer time to read.

Main unit displays

“NO PLAY”

• Examine the content. You can only play supported format.

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

“F61”

• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.

• Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and then switch it on again.

“ERROR”

• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and try again.

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“NOT MP3/ERROR”

• An unsupported MP3 format. The system will skip that track and play the next one.

“VBR–”

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

“NORMAL”

• The “INPUT LEVEL” of AUX source automatically changes from “HIGH” to “NORMAL” when the system detects distorted music sounds.

“NODEVICE”

• The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.

Memory reset (initialisation)

Reset the memory when the following situations occur:

• There is no response when buttons are pressed.

• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

Disconnect the AC mains lead.

While you press and hold [1] on the main unit, connect the AC mains lead again.

“– – – – – – – –” is shown.

Release [1].

All the settings are set back to the factory preset. It is necessary to set the memory items again.

Remote control code

When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote control of this system, change the remote control code for this system.

Preparation

Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit: [RADIO/EXT-IN]) to select “AUX”.

To set the code to “REMOTE 2”

Press and hold [RADIO/EXT-IN] on the main unit and [2] on the remote control until “REMOTE 2” is shown.

Press and hold [OK] and [2] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

To set the code to “REMOTE 1”

Press and hold [RADIO/EXT-IN] on the main unit and [1] on the remote control until “REMOTE 1” is shown.

Press and hold [OK] and [1] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

Maintenance

To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth

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

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

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