Panasonic SCAKX12EB Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 2)

CLOCK AND TIMERS

Play timer

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time

to wake you up.

Switch on the system and set the clock.

Prepare the music source you want to listen to

(disc, radio, USB or other external equipment) and

set the volume.

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “

PLAY”.

2 Within 10 seconds, press [

] to set the

start time.

3 Press [OK].

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

To start the timer

5 Press [

, PLAY] to start the timer.

6 Press [

] to switch off the system.

The system must be switched off for the timer to

operate.

Change the

settings

Do steps 1 through 4 and 6 again

(

above).

Change the

source or

volume

1) Press [

, PLAY] to remove the

timer indicator on the display

panel.

2) Change the source or volume.

3) Do steps 5 and 6 (

above).

Check the

settings

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select

“

PLAY”.

Cancel

Press [

, PLAY] to remove the

timer indicator on the display

panel.

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.

Setting the clock

This is a 24-hour clock.

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

2 Within 10 seconds, press [

] to set the

time.

3 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”.

30 MIN OFF→120 MIN→→ 60 MIN

→

90 MIN

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.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)

Note:

• Components and cables are sold separately.

• If you want to connect equipment other than those

described above, refer to the audio dealer.

• Sound distortion can occur when you use an

adaptor.

“VBR–”

• The system cannot display the remaining play

time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

“NORMAL”

• The “INPUT LEVEL” of AUX source automatically

changes from “HIGH” to “LOW” when the system

detects distorted music sounds.

“NODEVICE”

• The USB mass storage device is not connected.

Examine the connection.

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 3 minutes before you continue with

step 2.)

2 While you press and hold [

] on the main

unit, connect the AC mains lead again.

“– – – – – – – –” shows on the display panel.

3 Release [

All the settings are set back to the factory

preset.

It is necessary to set the memory items again.

You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen

to the audio through this system.

Before connection

• Disconnect the AC mains lead.

• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate

operating instructions.

1 Connect the external equipment.

2 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “AUX”.

3 Play the external equipment.

■ USB

The USB mass storage device or the contents in

it cannot be read.

• The format of the USB mass storage device or

the contents in it is/are not compatible with the

system.

• USB mass storage devices with storage capacity

of more than 32 GB cannot work in some

conditions.

Slow operation of the USB mass storage device.

• Large content size or large memory USB mass

storage 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 mass storage

device. Alternatively, reformat the USB mass

storage 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 mass storage device. Switch

off the system and then switch it on again.

“ERROR”

• An incorrect operation was done. Read the

instructions and try again.

“NOT MP3/ERROR”

• An unsupported MP3 format. The system will skip

that track and play the next one.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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.

■ Discs

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

non-standard.

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

2 hours.

The total number of tracks shown 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.

■ 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.

• Increase the volume.

• 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.

USB

Compatible devices

• USB mass storage devices that support bulk-only

transfer.

• USB mass storage devices that support USB 2.0

full speed.

Supported format

• Folders are defined as album.

• Files are defined as track.

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

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

• NTFS file system is not supported (only FAT

12/16/32 file system is supported).

• Some files can fail to work because of the sector

size.

Note:

• Maximum album: 255 albums (include albums

without MP3 tracks).

• Maximum track: 2500 tracks

• Maximum track in one album: 999 tracks

You can connect and play MP3 tracks from your

USB mass storage device.

Do not use a USB extension cable. The system

cannot recognize USB mass storage device

connected through a cable.

Basic playback

1 Decrease the volume and connect the USB

mass storage device to the USB port.

2 Press [USB] and then press [

] to start

playback.

Stop

playback

Press [

] during playback.

“RESUME” is shown.

Press [

] to continue

playback.

Press [

] two times to stop the

playback fully.

For other operations, refer to “DISCS”.

Playing discs

1 Press [

, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to

open the disc tray.

Put in a disc with the label facing up.

Press [

, OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc

tray.

2 Press [CD] and then press [

] to start

playback.

Stop

playback

Press [

] during playback.

Pause

playback

Press [

] during playback.

Press again to continue playback.

Skip album

Press [

Skip track

Press [

] or [

] (main unit:

[

] or [

]).

through track

Press and hold [

] or [

]

(main unit: [

] or

[

]).

Playmode function

1 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE”.

2 Press [

] and then press [OK] to select

the desired mode.

OFF

PLAYMODE

Play all tracks.

1-TRACK

1TR

Play one selected track on the

disc.

Press the numeric buttons to

select the track.

Playback starts from the selected

track.

1-ALBUM

1ALBUM

Play one selected album on the

disc.

Press [

]

to select the album.

RANDOM

RND

Play a disc randomly.

1- ALBUM

RANDOM

1ALBUM RND

Play all tracks in one selected

album randomly.

Press [

]

to select the album.

Note:

• This function does not work with “Program

playback”.

• The setting returns to the default “OFF

PLAYMODE” when you open the disc tray.

Repeat playback

You can repeat “Program playback” or other

selected “Playmode function”.

1 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “REPEAT”.

2 Press [

] to select “ON REPEAT” and

then press [OK].

“ ” is shown.

To cancel, select “OFF REPEAT”.

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.

Program playback

This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.

1 Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

“PGM” is shown.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select the

desired track.

Do this step again to program other tracks.

3 Press [

] to start playback.

1 Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.

2 Press [

] to select the desired album.

3 Press [

] and then press the numeric

buttons to select the desired track.

4 Press [OK].

Do steps 2 through 4 again to program other

tracks.

5 Press [

] to start playback.

Cancel

program

mode

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop

mode.

Replay the

program

Press [PROGRAM] and then

press [

Check

program

contents

Press [

] or [

] when

“PGM” is shown in the stop

mode.

To check while programming,

press [PROGRAM] two times

after “PGM” is shown, then press

[

] or [

Clear the last

track

Press [DEL] in the stop mode.

Clear all

programmed

tracks

Press [

] in the stop mode.

“CLR ALL” is shown. Within

5 seconds, press [

] again.

Note:

The program memory is cleared when you open the

disc tray.

Note on CDs

• This system can access up to 99 tracks.

• This system can play MP3 files and CD-DA format

audio CD-R/RW that have been finalised.

• This system can fail to play some CD-R/RW

because of the condition of the recording.

Note on MP3s

• Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated

as albums.

• This system 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, prefix the folder and file

names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want

them to play.

Limitations on MP3 playback

• If you have recorded MP3s on the same disc

as CD-DA, only the format recorded in the first

session can be played.

• Some MP3s cannot be played because of the

condition of the disc or recording.

• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the

order you recorded them.

DISCS

Automatic presetting

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Preparation

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

1 Press [OK] to select “CURRENT” or

“LOWEST” frequency.

2 Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.

To cancel, press [

Manual presetting

30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.

Preparation

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

1 Press [

] or [

] to tune in to the

station.

2 Press [PROGRAM].

3 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset

number.

The new station replaces any station that

occupies the same preset number.

4 Do steps 1 through 3 again to preset more

stations.

Selecting a preset station

Press the numeric buttons, [

] or [

] (main

unit: [

] or [

]) to select the

preset station.

AM allocation setting (by main unit only)

This system can receive AM broadcasts allocated in

10 kHz steps.

1 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “FM” or

“AM”.

2 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.

Manual tuning

1 Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “FM” or

“AM”.

2 Press [

] or [

] to select the frequency

of the required station.

To tune automatically, press and hold the button

until the frequency starts changing quickly.

To improve the sound quality

When “FM” is selected

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

2 Press [

] to select “MONO” and press

[OK].

To cancel, select “STEREO”.

• “MONO” is also cancelled when you change the

frequency.

• Switch off “MONO” for normal listening.

When “AM” is selected

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

2 Press [

] to select “BP 1” or “BP 2” and

then press [OK].

For the United Kingdom

RDS broadcasting

This system can display the text data transmitted

by the radio data system (RDS) available in some

areas.

Press [ DISPLAY].

Note:

RDS displays may not be available if reception is

poor.

(Station name)

→

PTY

(Program type)

→

FREQ

(Frequency)

RADIO

Preset EQ

Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.

HEAVY Adds punch to rock

SOFT For background music

CLEAR Clarifies higher frequencies

VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal

FLAT Cancels the sound effect

D.BASS

Press [D.BASS] to select “D.BASS”,

“AUTO D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”.

D.BASS Enhances bass effect

AUTO

D.BASS

Automatically adjusts the bass

effect according to the sound or

music track

OFF D.BASS Cancels the function

Changing the sound quality

1 Press [SOUND] to select a sound effect.

2 Press [

] to select the desired setting.

BASS -4 to +4

TREBLE

SURROUND “ON SURROUND” or

“OFF SURROUND”

INPUT

LEVEL

(For AUX

source)

“NORMAL” or “HIGH”

RE-MASTER

“ON RE-MASTER” or

“OFF RE-MASTER”

By main unit only

1 Press [MANUAL EQ] to select “BASS” or

“TREBLE”.

2 Press [

] or [

] to adjust the

level.

SOUND EFFECTS

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] to select “AUX”.

To set the code to “REMOTE 2”

1 Press and hold [RADIO, EXT-IN] on the

main unit and [2] on the remote control until

“REMOTE 2” is shown.

2 Press and hold [OK] and [2] for a minimum of

4 seconds.

To set the code to “REMOTE 1”

1 Press and hold [RADIO, EXT-IN] on the

main unit and [1] on the remote control until

“REMOTE 1” is shown.

2 Press and hold [OK] and [1] for a minimum of

4 seconds.

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier section

RMS Output power stereo mode

Front Ch (both channels driven)

125 W per channel (4

), 1 kHz, 10% THD

Total RMS stereo mode power 250 W

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

(unbalanced)

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

Disc section

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)

(1) CD-Audio (CD-DA)

(2) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3

formatted disc)

(3) MP3

MPEG-1 Layer 3

Pick up

Wavelength 790 nm (CD)

Laser power CLASS 1 (CD)

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels 2 ch (FL, FR)

FL = Front left channel

FR = Front right channel

USB section

USB port

USB Standard USB 2.0 full speed

Media file format support MP3 (

.mp3)

USB device file system

FAT 12, FAT 16, FAT 32

USB port power 500 mA (max)

Bit rate 16 kbps to 320 kbps (playback)

Speaker section

Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (bass reflex)

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 48 Hz to 22 kHz (–16 dB)

52 Hz to 20 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

200 mm x 334 mm x 189 mm

Mass 2.5 kg

General

Power supply

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption 62 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

220 mm x 334 mm x 245 mm

Mass 3.0 kg

Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity range

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode

0.3 W (approximate)

Note:

1) Specifications are subject to change without

notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2) Total harmonic distortion is measured by the

digital spectrum analyzer.

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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