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Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AK450
For U.S.A.
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Table of contents
Panasonic has determined that this
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product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy effi ciency.
Listening caution .....................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3
Handling of the disc trays and discs .....3
Placement of speakers ............................3
Getting started .........................................4
Dear customer
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The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Handling of the disc trays and discs Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit. Removing the power plug � Press [y/I, POWER] to turn off the unit and remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared. Tray caution Inserting a disc - + � Always press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc. � Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the � Do not push or pull out the tray by hand
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Getting started Making the connections Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. Connect the speaker cords. Connect the left (L) Connect the XM Passport Mini- side in the same way Tuner and Home Dock (sold separately). Gray (+) Blue (–) XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place Black (–) the antenna away from other equipment that emits Red (+) radio waves (such as radio equipment
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Optional antenna connections Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. Note: Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm. FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna Rear panel of this unit FM outdoor antenna (not included) AM outdoor antenna (not included) 75 Ω coaxial cable (not included) ( Rear panel 5-12 m of this unit (16 - 40 ft.) AM loop antenna (included) � Disconnect the FM indoor
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Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Display panel Remote control signal sensor Disc tray open/close (3) Disc trays Multiple discs change (7) Disc direct play (7) Single disc change (8) AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power supply. Headphone jack 1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (3, 19) Avoid listening for Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode prolonged periods of t
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Discs Play Mode function Basic play Basic play You can listen to specifi c discs and tracks. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open 1 the tray. Preparation The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the Select and play your desired disc. label facing up. Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode. Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Mode To play Press [6, CD] to start play. 2 You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select 1-DISC one selected disc. 1 DI
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➞ Discs (continued) Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE) a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE) Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc. 1 By main unit only Press [7, CLEAR]. 2 While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other trays. Press [PROGRAM]. 3 Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE]. Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired 1 4 album. Press [3,1] ~ [3, 5] to select the desired tray. 2 To select an album directly, press the numeric buttons after pressing [ALBUM ( or )]. Change the
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Press [ENTER]. 4 Repeat play Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] to search for previous or next match. You can repeat program play or other selected play mode. The matched title is displayed. Press [REPEAT]. Album title search “ ” is displayed. Blinks to indicate album title search mode To cancel Press [REPEAT] again. “ ” is cleared. Note: You can use repeat mode with “Program play” (\ page 8) and Matched album title “Play Mode function” ( \ page 7). Track title search Matched track title A Adv
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Cassette tape – Play and record The buttons described for “Cassette tape - Play and Select the source to be recorded. 2 record” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated Radio recording: otherwise. Tune in the station. (\ page 11 ~ 13) TAPE Disc recording: 1 B Basic play asic play Insert the disc(s) you want to record. Press [6, CD] and then [7, STOP]. 2 Prepare the desired disc recording mode. Use normal position tapes. High position and metal position tapes can be played, but To Ac
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FM/AM radio TUNER / TUNER / Manual tuning Manual tuning M Memory preset emory preset BAND BAND 20 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset. Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 1 Preparation Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 2 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF] to select the 3 frequency of the required station. “ ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being Automatic presetting received. To tune automatically Tune to the frequency where pre
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® XM Satellite Radio Introducing XM Satellite Radio Optimizing the XM signal reception Optimizing the XM signal reception XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio with more than 6 million subscribers. XM offers more than 170 digital radio channels with music, talk, news, sports, The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that comedy, traffi c and weather reports. allows you to optimize the XM signal reception. For more information, visit XM on the Web at Press [TUNER
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ALBUM D Displaying the XM channel isplaying the XM channel S Selecting XM channels by electing XM channels by XM CAT iinformation nformation c category ategory The display mode setting can be changed to display XM channels are organized into categories such as Rock, information about the broadcast content such as the Classical, Country and Dance to make browsing and category, song title or artist’s name. selecting broadcast content easier. Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly to display: Press [PLAY
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Timer To activate the timer S Setting the clock etting the clock Press [ ˚PLAY/REC] repeatedly to turn on your desired 5 timer. This is a 12-hour clock. ˚ PLAY ˚ REC Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. no display (off) 1 Each time you press the button: Press [y] to turn off the unit. 6 CLOCK ˚ PLAY ˚ REC The unit must be off for the timers to operate. Original display Other basic operations Other basic operations ( ) Within 8 seconds or so 2 To Action Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, / FF ] to set
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Sound adjustment External unit S Selecting sound effects electing sound effects Connecting to a portable audio equipment Connecting to a portable audio equipment This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable Preset EQ audio equipment. Note: Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired All peripheral components and cables are sold separately. setting. HEAVY SOFT CLEAR VOCAL DISCO ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞ FLAT (off) HALL LIVE Setting Effect HEAVY Adds punch to rock Portable audio equipment (not
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OPTION OPTION External unit (continued) Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod Connecting the Universal Dock for iPod P Playing from the iPod laying from the iPod You can charge and play your iPod by putting it in the Universal Dock for iPod that is connected to the option port Before connecting the iPod to the Universal Dock for iPod, on the rear panel of this unit. turn off the equalizer function (if there is any) of the iPod. Otherwise, the sound from the speaker may be distorted. Confirm
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MUSIC PORT Compatible iPod Compatible iPod C Changing the main unit and hanging the main unit and r remote control mode emote control mode Name Memory Size The remote control and main unit are factory set to iPod nano 2GB, 4GB, 8GB “REMOTE 1” mode. 2nd generation (aluminum) If your remote control affects other equipment during iPod 60GB, 80GB operation, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2” mode. 5th generation (video) To switch to “REMOTE 2” mode iPod 30GB While pressing and holding [MUSIC
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Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 20 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 21 if you reside in Canada. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4. Common problems Although the unit is in standby mode, the Turn off the demo function. 5 dis
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Disc trays Disc tray(s) cannot open. Press [y/I, POWER] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off. Switch it on again and “CHGR ERR” is displayed. the tray(s) will initialize to the previous tray(s) condition. If this still does not fi x the problem, please consult the dealer. Remote control Remote control doesn’t work. Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 5 Replace the batteries if they are worn. Memory reset (Initialization) When the following situations occur, ref
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Carry-In or Mail-In Service If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the Unit
