SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 1 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Operating Instructions CD Stereo System Model No. SC-AKX58 SC-AKX38 This illustration shows SC-AKX58. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. “EB” indicates the United Kingdom model.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 2 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM These operating instructions are applicable for models SC-AKX58 and SC-AKX38. SC-AKX58 : Indicate features applicable to SC-AKX58. SC-AKX38 : Indicate features applicable to SC-AKX38. Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-AKX58.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 3 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Caution for AC mains lead Table of contents (For the AC mains plug of three pins) 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. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 4 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM About Bluetooth® Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that can possibly be compromised during a wireless transmission. Frequency band • This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Certification • This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 5 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Supplied accessories Placement of speakers Check and identify the supplied accessories. SC-AKX58 Tweeter For the United Kingdom and Ireland Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2014. These may be subject to change.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 6 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Making the connections For the United Kingdom and Ireland Connect the FM outdoor antenna. Use an outdoor antenna if the reception is poor. Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other connections have been made. FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) SC-AKX58 1 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) 2 CAUTION! Keep the antenna plug adaptor out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 7 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM SC-AKX38 For the United Kingdom and Ireland Connect the FM outdoor antenna. Use an outdoor antenna if the reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna (not supplied) 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) Antenna plug adaptor CAUTION! Keep the antenna plug adaptor out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 4 1 3 2 1 Note: • Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 8 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Overview of controls A ABC B J SLEEP PLAY/ AUTO OFF REC DEF GHI JKL MNO P QRS TUV W XYZ K L T M U N X 1 4 2 5 3 6 A ILLUMINATION/ CONTROL I Y VOLUME MEMORY REC C O E DJ JUKEBOX / ALBUM/TRACK LOCAL / MEMORY PAIRING PRESET EQ F D MANUAL EQ I D USB/ CD TUNE MODE D.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 9 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM O Mute the sound 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 Alphanumeric buttons To select a 2-digit number Example: 16: [ 10]=[1]=[6] To set a character Example: B: [2]=[2] C Delete a programmed track Delete a selected track in a playlist To cancel, press the button again.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 10 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Preparing the media Preparation If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device, disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”). Disc 1 2 █ Pairing a device 1 Press [CD]. Press [x OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the disc tray. Put in a disc with the label facing up. 2 3 4 3 Press [x OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc tray. Preparation Before you connect a USB device to the system, make sure you do a backup of the data.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 11 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Media playback Play menu The following marks indicate the availability of the feature. CD : CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files. USB : USB device with MP3 files. BLUETOOTH : Bluetooth® device. MEMORY : 2 GB internal memory (refer to “Recording” for adding tracks to the internal memory). CD USB MEMORY 1 2 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE” or “REPEAT”. Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press [OK].
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 12 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Program playback CD USB MEMORY MEMORY This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks. You can search for the desired track in the internal memory with title search. 1 2 Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. “PGM” is shown. CD Press the alphanumeric buttons to select the track. Do this step again to program other tracks. For MP3: 1. Press [R, T] to select the album. 2.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 13 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM █ Note on disc Playlist MEMORY You can keep up to 6 playlists in the internal memory. Each playlist can keep up to 99 tracks. 3 Select the track you want to add to the playlist. Press [PLAY LIST]. “ ” blinks. Press and hold the alphanumeric button (1 to 6) to add the track to the corresponding playlist. Or press and hold [1] to [6] on the main unit to add the track to the corresponding playlist.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 14 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Radio Improving the sound quality Preparation Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”. Manual tuning Press [3] or [5] to tune in to the station. To tune automatically, press and hold the button until the frequency starts changing quickly. “ ” is shown when a stereo broadcast is being received. Using the main unit 1 2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. When “FM” is selected 1 2 Press [PLAY MENU] to select “FM MODE”.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 15 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Recording Analog recording This system can record up to 800 folders (maximum 999 tracks in an album) or a total of 8000 tracks, depending on the available storage capacity of the internal memory or the USB device in USB B . 1 Record all tracks To check storage space In the stop mode, press [DISPLAY]. Select “OFF PLAYMODE” (Z“Play menu”). Record Program the tracks you want programmed tracks (Z“Program playback”).
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 16 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM █ High-speed recording CD-DA disc recording speed: CD, CD-R: Three times (3x) the normal speed. CD-RW: Two times (2x) the normal speed. 1 2 3 MEMORY Press [ , MEMORY] (main unit: [ /MEMORY, –PAIRING]) to select “MEMORY”. USB B Press [CD]. Press [USB] (main unit: [USB/CD]) to select “USB B”. Press [CD HI-SPEED REC] and [USB REC 7/9] or [MEMORY REC 7/9] together to start recording. 2 3 4 Press [R, T] to select album.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 17 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Sound and illumination effects DJ jukebox USB MEMORY Sound effects 1 2 Press [SOUND] to select the sound effect. Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press [OK]. BASS –4 to +4 MID Using the main unit 1. Press [MANUAL EQ] to select “BASS”, “MID” or “TREBLE”. 2. Press [2/3] or [5/6] to adjust the level.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 18 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Clock and timers Play and record timer (Except for Bluetooth® source) Setting the clock This is a 24-hour clock. 1 2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK]. You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to: • Wake you up (play timer) • Record from the radio or the external equipment (record timer) Play timer and record timer cannot be used together. Preparation Set the clock.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 19 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM External equipment Connect to a portable audio equipment Preparation • Disconnect the AC mains lead. • Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Using the auxiliary input You can play music from a portable audio equipment. Preparation • Switch off the equaliser (if any) of the portable audio equipment to prevent sound distortion.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 20 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM 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 unit does not work. • The safety device has been activated. Do the following: 1. Press [1] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 21 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM “ERROR” (during recording) • You cannot select other playback source (example: radio, Remote control code USB etc.) or press [2] or [6] during recording. Stop the recording function. • You cannot open the disc tray when recording from an AM source. When other Panasonic equipment responds to the remote control of this system, change the remote control code for this system. “F61” • Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
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SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 23 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM Limited Warranty (Australia) Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
SC-AKX58.38 EB.GN RQT9898-L EN.fm Page 24 Monday, March 10, 2014 5:14 PM For the United Kingdom and Ireland Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic 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.doc.panasonic.
