AKX14EBGN.book Page 1 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM Operating Instructions 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. Model No. SC-AKX14 Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 3 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD For the 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 fitted in this plug. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 6 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM Making the connections 1 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. 3 Connect the speakers. Connect the FM indoor antenna. Place the antenna where reception is best.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 2 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM 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.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 4 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM 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.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 5 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM Overview of controls I Clock and timer operation J Set the program function E Q SLEEP A PLAY I U J B A F R D K C L 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.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 7 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM Disc Play menu Playing disc 1 1 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. 2 Press [CD] and then press [4/9] to start playback. OFF PLAYMODE Play all tracks. 1-TRACK Play one selected track on the disc. Press the numeric buttons to select the track. 2 Stop playback Press [8]. Pause playback Press [4/9].
AKX14EBGN.book Page 8 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM USB Radio 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. Manual tuning 30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. Automatic presetting 1 2 1 2 Connect the USB device to the USB port. Press [USB] and then press [4/9] to start playback. Stop Press [8] during playback. playback “RESUME” is shown.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 9 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM Sound effects Clock and timers BASS TREBLE Setting the clock You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up. This is a 24-hour clock. Preparation Set the clock. 1. Press [SOUND] to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”. 2. Press [Y, U] to adjust the level (-4 to +4). By main unit only 1. Press [MANUAL EQ] to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”. 2. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to adjust the level. SURROUND 1. Press [SOUND] to select “SURROUND”. 2.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 10 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM External equipment Troubleshooting Radio You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the audio through this system. 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. Sound is distorted. • Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 11 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM 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.
AKX14EBGN.book Page 12 Friday, January 6, 2012 2:51 PM Specifications Disc section Amplifier section CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3) Pick up Front Ch (both ch driven) 125 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD 250 W (10% THD) 320 W (max) FM 30 stations AM 15 stations Frequency modulation (FM) Frequency range 87.50 MHz to 108.
