Panasonic SC-AKX75 Owner Manual

Owner’s Manual

CD Stereo System

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions, contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 15.

(U.S. customers only)

Model No. SC-AKX75

RQT9789-P

Do the procedures with the remote control. You can

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

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10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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-AKX75

Main unit SA-AKX75

Speakers SB-AKX75

Subwoofer SB-AKW75

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SC-AKX75

SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

Inside of product

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

Safety precautions

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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.

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 the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

• The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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 flash 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 2

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Placement of speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

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

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Clock and timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

External equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sound and illumination effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Spanish quick reference / Referencia rápida

en español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND

PUERTO RICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

– If you see this symbol –

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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FCC Note:

Tweeter

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for

replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2013. This may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 19.

 1 x AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00022)

 1 x AM loop antenna

(N1DYYYY00011)

 1 x FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

 1 x Remote control battery

 1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000636)

 1 x Audio cable

(K2KYYYY00230)

Placement of speakers

Front speakers

Put the speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside.

Subwoofer

Put on the floor or a sturdy shelf to reduce vibration.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the subwoofer cone's reverberating surfaces:

• This may damage the subwoofer cone.

• The subwoofer cone may be hot.

Use only the supplied speakers.

You can cause damage to the system and decrease the sound quality if you use other speakers.

Note:

• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm ( ″) away from the system for proper 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 speakers and decrease the life of the speakers.

• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent damage: – When the sound is distorted. – 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.

Making the connections

Tape

To household AC outlet

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

1 Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.

2 Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Place the antenna where reception is best.

3 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the same color.

4 Connect the AC power supply cord.

Do not use an AC power supply cord from other equipment.

Conserving power

The system consumes approximately 0.2 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.

Preparing the remote control

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with those in the remote control.

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Overview of controls

SLEEP

D.BASS

DISPLAY

DIMMER

SOUND

PLAY

EXT-IN

RADIO

PRESET EQ

AUTO OFF

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 [– DIMMER] on the remote control or press [DIMMER] on the main unit to use this function. To cancel, do the above step again.

I Set the clock and timer

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 canceled 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.

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