Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AKX18
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For optimum pe
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Manufactured by:
Importer for Europe:
Panasonic Corporation
Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Ham
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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 differen
These operating instruc
following system.
Back of product
Safety precautions
WAR
Unit
• To reduce the
damage,
– Do not expose this unit to
splashing.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on this unit.
– Use only the rec
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not r
qualified service personnel.
• Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
AC mains lead
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
unit so that the mains plug can be unplug
socket outlet immediately.
CAUTION!
Unit
• To reduce the
damage,
– Do not install or place this unit
cabinet or in another confined space
is well ventilated.
– Do not obstruct
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, an
– Do not place sourc
lighted candles, on thi
• Set the unit up on an even surf
sunlight, high temperature
excessive vibration.
• This unit is intended for
• This unit may receive radio inte
mobile telephones during use. If such interference
occurs, please
and the mobile telephone.
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustment
or performance
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure
Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectl
Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• When disposing t
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
• Do not h
• Do not leave the batter
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and
windows closed.
• Do not break open or short-circ
• Do not charge the alkali
• Do not use the battery if the cover has pee
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote con
for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark
System SC-AKX18
Main unit SA-AKX18
Speakers SB-AKX18
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with recycling
systems
These symbols
and/or accompanying docu
used electrical
batteries must not be mixed with
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and re
of old products and used batteries, please
take them to applicable collection poin
accordance with you
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to
save valuable resou
potential negative
the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in ac
national legislat
Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used in combinat
with a chemical
complies with the requirement
Directive for the chemical involved.
Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplie
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
Use numbers indicated in parenth
replacement parts.
February 2014. T
For Australia and New Zealand
1 AC mains lead
2 AC mains leads
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
(K2CT2YY00097)
For othe
(K2CQ2YY0011
1 AM loop antenna
(N1DYYYY00011)
1 FM indoor antenna
(RSAX0002)
1 Remote control battery
1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000944
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
1 Antenna plug adaptor
(K1YZ02000013)
Sales and Support Information
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
(Excluding public holidays).
• For further
website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accesso
product with ease and confidenc
Customer Communications Centre
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
(Excluding public holidays).
• Or go o
application at www.pas-europe.com
.
• Most major credit an
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasoni
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our In
a wide range of fi
website for further details.
About Bluetooth
®
Frequency band
• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
Certification
• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and
has received certificati
Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
• The actions bel
– Taking apart or modifying the main unit.
– Removing specification indica
Restrictions of use
• Wireless transmissi
®
equipped devices is not
• All devices must conform to standards set by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• Depending on the
device, it can fa
different.
• This system supports Bluetooth
®
security fea
depending on the operating envir
settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit
data wirelessly to this system with caution.
• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth
®
device.
Range of use
• Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m.
• The range can decrea
obstacl
Interference from other devices
• This system may not function properly and troubles
such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radi
wave interferen
other Bluetooth
®
devices or the
2.4 GHz band.
• This system may not function
from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.
Intended usage
• This system is for normal, general use only.
• Do not use this system near an
environment that is sensitive to radio frequency
interference (exa
etc.).
Licenses
Panasonic bears no responsibility fo
information that can possibly be compromised during a
wireless transmission.
The Bluetoo
®
word mark and logos are o
Bluetooth SIG,
Panasonic Co
and trade names are thos
Google Play and Android are trademarks of
MPEG Layer-3 audio
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
Caution for AC mains lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
For your safety, please read the following te
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains
plug for your safety and convenience
A 5-ampere fuse is fitt
Should the fuse need to be replac
the replac
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a r
ensure that it is refitte
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse
local dealer.
Before use
Remove the
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ
mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm th
fitted and follow the instru
Illustrat
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdrive
2. Replace the fuse and clo
Maintenance
To clean this system, wipe with a soft
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner
system.
• Before using chemica
instructions that ca
Preparing the remote control
Use alka
Install the batt
those in the remote control.
Placement of speakers
The left and right speake
You cannot remove the net of the speake
Use only the supplied speakers.
You can cau
sound quality if
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
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 soun
– When you adju
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
CAUTION!
• Use the speak
system. If not, you can cause
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 t
Specifications
Ű Amplifier section
RMS output power stereo mode
Front Ch (both ch driven)
175 W per chanȍ ), 1 kHz, 30% THD
Total RMS stereo mode power 350 W (30% THD)
Ű T
Preset memory FM 30 stations
AM 15 statio
Frequency modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna termin 75 ȍ (unbalanced)
Amplitude modulation (AM)
Frequency range 522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)
520 kHz to 1630
Analog audio input Pin jack (1 system)
Ű Disc section
Disc played (
CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 )
Pick up
Wavelength 790 nm (CD)
MPEG-1 Laye
Ű Bluetooth
®
section
Version Bluetooth
®
Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Class Class 2
Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP, SP
Operating frequency 2.4 GHz band, FH-SS
Operation distance 10 m line of sight
Ű USB section
USB por
USB standard USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3)
USB device file system FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
USB port power 500 mA (max)
Ű Speaker section
Speaker unit(s)
Woofer 16 cm cone type
Tweeter 6 cm cone type
Impedance 4 ȍ
Dimensions (W x H x D) 200 mm x 334 mm x 233 mm
Mass 3 k g
Ű General
Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 50 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 230 mm x 335 mm x 243 mm
Mass 2.7 k g
Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Note:
• Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass
and dimensions are approximate.
• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital
spectrum analyzer.
Power consumption in standby mode
0.5 W (approximate)
Power consumption in standby mode
(With “BLUETOOTH STANDBY” set to “ON”)
0.6 W (approximate)
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
HerebyPanasonic Corporation ”
declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the
original DoC to our R&TTE products
from our DoC Server:
http://www
Contact to Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Panasonic T
15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
This product is intended for general
consumer. (Category 3)
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T
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nták. (3-as kateg
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Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only
1 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.
2 Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Put the antenna wh
3 Connect the speakers.
4 Connect the AC mains
Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.
Conserving power
The system consumes a small amount of power even
when it is in standby mode. Discon
supply if you do not use the system.
Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the
system. You have to se
To household
mains socket
For the United Kingdom and Ireland
Connect the FM outdoor antenna
Use an outdoor antenna if the reception is poor.
CAUTION!
Keep the antenna pl
children to prevent swallowing.
Note:
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning
storm.
• Disconnect the outdoor antenna if you do not use the
system.
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
READ THE “Caution for AC mains lead” BEFORE
CONNECTION.
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