SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Operating Instructions CD Stereo System Model No. SC-AKX660 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 2 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Your system and the illustrations can look differently. These operating instructions are applicable to the following system. Safety precautions System SC-AKX660 Main unit SA-AKX660 WARNING! Speakers SB-AKX880 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.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 3 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Recording and playback of content on this or any other devices may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights of that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 4 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Supplied accessories Placement of speakers Check and identify the supplied accessories. The left and right speakers are the same. For the United Kingdom and Ireland Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2016. These may be subject to change.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 5 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Making the connections Connect the AC mains lead 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. Put the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape (not supplied) 3 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cables to the corresponding terminals. 4 Connect the AC mains lead.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 6 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Overview of controls Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same. 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.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 7 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM T Remote control sensor Distance: Within approximately 7 m Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and right Preparing the remote control U Select MP3 album or track Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track. Browse tracks or albums Turn [MULTI CONTROL] to browse. To start playback from the selection, press [4/9].
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 8 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Using the main unit Preparing media Disc 2 Select “SC-AKX660” from the Bluetooth® menu of the device. –PAIRING] until “PAIRING” is Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) to open the disc tray. Put in a disc with the label facing up. Press again to close the disc tray. Note: You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device is paired, the device that has not been used for the longest time will be replaced.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 9 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Play menu Media playback CD USB MEMORY The following marks indicate the availability of the feature. CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files. CD : USB device with MP3 files. USB : BLUETOOTH : Bluetooth® device. Internal memory (refer to “Recording” for MEMORY : adding tracks to the internal memory). 1 2 Press [PLAY MENU]. Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press [OK]. OFF PLAYMODE Cancel the setting.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 10 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM █ Note on disc • This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3 format content. • Before playback, finalise the disc on the device it was recorded on. • Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the condition of the recording. Memory presetting You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations. █ Automatic presetting 1 █ Note on USB device • This system does not guarantee connection with all USB devices. • This system supports USB 2.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 11 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Checking the signal status Recording When “FM” is selected For others Press [DISPLAY] to select “FM STATUS”. FM – – – – The FM signal is weak. The system is not tuned in to a station. FM ST The FM signal is in stereo. FM MONO “MONO” is selected as the “FM MODE”. The FM signal is in monaural.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 12 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Stop recording Press [8]. “WRITING” is shown. Pause recording Press [MEMORY REC 7/9] or [USB REC 7/9] during recording. Press again to continue recording. Note: You can pause during recording from the radio, AUX 1 or AUX 2 (except in “SYNCHRO” mode). A track mark is added every time you pause (Z“Adding track marks”). Note: • Wait for a few seconds for the system to prepare the USB device before you start recording.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 13 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Sound and illumination effects DJ functions You can use the DJ functions to add sound effect or sample sound between songs. Preset EQ 1 Press [EQ] (main unit: [LOCAL EQ]) to select “PRESET EQ”. 2 Press [R, T] to select the desired preset EQ setting and then press [OK]. Or turn [MULTI CONTROL] to select the desired preset EQ setting.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 14 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Using the “Panasonic MAX Juke” app You can call up the tracks you want to play through the app. DJ sampler (Except for AUX 1 and AUX 2 source) By main unit only By turning [MULTI CONTROL], you can apply a scratch sound or sample sound to the track you are playing. Play timer and record timer (Except for Bluetooth®, AUX 1 and AUX 2 source) You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to: • Wake you up (play timer).
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 15 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM External equipment Preparation • Disconnect the AC mains lead. • Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Note: Components and cables are sold separately. Using the auxiliary input You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the audio through this system. DVD player (not supplied) Rear panel of this main unit 1 Connect the portable audio equipment. Plug type: Ø 3.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 16 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM 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 █ Bluetooth® 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-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 17 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM “ERROR” • An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and try again. “ERROR” (during recording) • You cannot select other playback source (example: radio, 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. “F61” • Examine and correct the speaker cords connection. • Disconnect the USB device.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 18 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM Specifications █ Amplifier section █ Internal memory section RMS output power stereo mode Front Hi (both ch driven) 350 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 30% THD Front Lo (both ch driven) 500 W per channel (2 Ω), 100 Hz, 30% THD Total RMS stereo mode power 1700 W Memory Memory size Media file format support 4 GB MP3 (*.mp3) Memory recording Bit rate Memory recording speed Recording file format 128 kbps 1x, 3x (CD only) MP3 (*.
SC-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 19 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM 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-AKX660 E.GN RQT0A62-B En.fm Page 20 Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8:47 AM For the United Kingdom and Ireland Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems 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.