Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-akx75 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
CD Stereo System
Model No.
 SC-AKX75
Thank you for purchasing this product. 
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.If you have any questions, contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register
 (U.S. customers only)
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							2RQT9789Do 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.
User memo:
Inside of product System
SC-AKX75
Main unit SA-AKX75
Speakers SB-AKX75
Subwoofer SB-AKW75
The model number and serial number of this product 
can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. 
Please note them in the space provided below and keep 
for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER SC-AKX75
SERIAL NUMBERDATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or  pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
11.  Only use attachments/accessories specified by  the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, 
use caution when moving the 
cart/apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.
13.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  when unused for long periods of time.
14.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing is required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, 
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does 
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONSRead these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follo\
w the safety instructions on the unit and the 
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
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Safety precautionsWARNING!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.
– Use only the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to  qualified service personnel.
• Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.CAUTION!Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product 
damage,
– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another conf ined space. Ensure this 
unit is well ventilated.
– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with  newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
– Do not place sources of naked flames, such as  lighted candles, on this unit.
• Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct 
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and 
excessive vibration.
• The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this 
unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the 
socket outlet immediately.
• This unit utilizes a laser. Us e of controls or adjustments 
or performance of procedures other than those 
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation 
exposure. Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the type recommended by the 
manufacturer.
• When disposing the batterie s, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct 
method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct  sunlight for a long period of time with doors and 
windows closed.
• Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote  control for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark 
area.
Table of contentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Placement of speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparing the remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview of controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Clock and timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
External equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sound and illumination effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Spanish quick reference / Referencia rápida 
en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND 
PUERTO RICO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19– If you see this symbol –
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 
is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the 
appliance.Information on Disposal in other Countries outside 
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European 
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Supplied accessoriesCheck and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of 
March 2013. This may be subject to change.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases 
(United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 19.1 x AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00022)1 x AM loop antenna
(N1DYYYY00011)1 x FM indoor antenna
(RSAX0002)1 x Remote control battery1 x Remote control 
(N2QAYB000636)1 x Audio cable
(K2KYYYY00230)Placement of speakersFront speakers
Put the speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside.
Subwoofer
Put on the floor or a sturdy shelf to reduce vibration. Use only the supplied speakers.
You can cause damage to the system and decrease the 
sound quality if you use other speakers.
Note:
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (
″) away from 
the system for proper 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 by 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 sound is distorted.
– When you adjust the sound quality.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guaran
tee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this 
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate 
this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North 
America
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Tweeter
CAUTION!
Do not touch the subwoofer cones reverberating 
surfaces:
• This may damage the subwoofer cone.
• The subwoofer cone may be hot.
CAUTION!
• Use the speakers only with the recommended 
system. If not, you can cause damage to the 
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 the speakers.
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Making the connectionsConnect the AC power supply cord 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.
Place the antenna where reception is best.
3
Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the 
same color.
4
Connect the AC power supply cord.
Do not use an AC power supply cord from other 
equipment.
Conserving power
The system consumes approximately 0.2 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.
Preparing the remote controlUse alkaline or manganese battery.
Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with 
those in the remote control.
1
2
4 3a
3b
B
A
Tape
3a
3bTo household 
AC outlet
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							6RQT9789Overview of controls
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.
B
Numeric buttons [1 to 9, 0,  10]
To select a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10] =[1]= [6]
C
Delete a programmed track
D
Select audio source
E
Basic playback control
F
Select the sound effects
G
Auto preset the radio station
H
View content information
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
Press and hold [– DIMMER] on the remote control or press [DIMMER] on the main 
unit to use this function.
To cancel, do the above step again.
I
Set the clock and timer
J
Set the program function
K
Adjust the volume of the system
L
Mute the sound of the system
Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTE” is also canceled when you adjust th e volume or when you switch off the 
system.
M
Set the play menu item
N
Set the radio menu item
O
Select the option
P
Automatically switch off the system
When you are in disc or USB source, the aut o off function switches off the system if 
you do not use the system for 30 minutes.
To cancel, press the button again.
RADIOEXT-IN
SOUND
PRESET EQ
D.BASSDISPLAYDIMMER
SLEEP
PLAY
AUTO OFF
ABCDEGFH
JIKLNMOP
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Q
Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approximately 7 m (23 ft)
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and right
R
USB port ( )
S
Display panel
T
Browse tracks or albums
Turn [CONTROL] to browse the track.
Press [4/9 ] to start playback from the selection.
Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track and then turn [CONTROL] to 
browse.
Press [ 4/9 ] to start playback from the selection.
Set the illumination effect
Press and hold [–
 ILLUMINATION] and then turn [CONTROL] to select the desired 
setting.
U
Open or close the disc tray
V
Music port jack
W
Disc tray
MUSIC PORT OPEN/CLOSE    RADIO/  EXT-INCD
TUNE MODE
ALBUM/TRACK- ILLUMINATIONCONTROL
 –     VOLUME
    +
- SUPER WOOFERD.BASSMANUAL EQPRESET EQ
USB
DIMMER DISPLAY
AFEQRHH
SDETUVWK
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							8RQT9789DiscPlaying disc1
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.
Viewing available informationYou can view the available information on the display 
panel.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
• Maximum characters  that can be shown:
approximately 32
• This system supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.
• Text data that the system does not support can show  differently.Play menu1
Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE” or 
“REPEAT”.
2
Press [ Y, U ] and then press [OK] to select the 
desired mode. Note:
The setting returns to the default “OFF PLAYMODE” 
when you open the disc tray.
Program playbackThis function allows you 
to program up to 24 tracks.1
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
“PGM” is shown.
2
Press the numeric buttons to select the desired 
track.
Do this step again to program other tracks.
1. Press [R, T ] to select the desired album.
2. Press [6 ] and then press the numeric 
buttons to select the desired track.
3. Press [OK].
Do these steps again to program other tracks.
3
Press [ 4/9 ] to start playback. Note:
• You cannot use program playback together with 
“PLAYMODE” function.
• The program memory is cleared when you open the  disc tray.
Note on disc• This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3 format content.
• Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the  condition of the recording.
• MP3 files are defined as tracks and folders are defined 
as albums.
• This system can access up to: – CD-DA: 99 tracks
– MP3: 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions
• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for  extended formats).
• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order  you recorded them.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not 
meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc 
Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be 
possible.
Stop playback Press [ 8].Pause 
playback Press [
4/9 ].
Press again to continue playback.Skip album Press [ R, T ].Skip track Press [ 2] or [ 6]
(main unit: [2 /3 ] or [ 5/6 ]).Search through 
track Press and hold [
3] or [5 ]
(main unit: [2 /3 ] or [ 5/6 ]).
PLAYMODEOFF 
PLAYMODE Play all tracks.1-TRACK1-TR
Play one selected track on the disc.
Press the numeric buttons to select 
the track.
1-ALBUM1-ALB
Play one selected album on the disc.
Press [
R, T ] to select the album.
RANDOMRND
Play a disc randomly.
1-ALBUM 
RANDOM1-ALB RND
Play all tracks in one selected album 
randomly.
Press [ R, T ] to select the album.
REPEAT
ON REPEAT Repeat playback.OFF REPEAT Cancel repeat playback.
Cancel 
program mode Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.Check program 
contentsPress [
2] or [ 6] when “PGM” is 
shown in the stop mode.Clear the last 
track Press [DEL] in the stop mode.Clear all 
programmed 
tracksPress [
8] in the stop mode. 
“CLR ALL” is shown. 
Within 5 seconds, press [ 8] again.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding  technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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USBYou can connect and play music tracks from your USB 
device.
Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot 
recognize USB device connected through a cable.1
Decrease the volume and connect the USB 
device to the USB port. 
Hold the main unit when connecting or 
disconnecting the USB device.
2
Press [USB] and then press [ 4/9 ] to start 
playback.
For other operations, refer to “Disc”.
Compatible USB devices which are defined as mass 
storage class:
• USB devices that support bulk-only transfer.
• USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Note:
• Files are defined as tracks  and folders are defined as 
albums.
• Track must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
• This system can access up to: – 800 albums (including root folder)
– 8000 tracks
– 999 tracks in one album
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
• NTFS file system is not supported (only FAT 12/16/32  file system is supported).
• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.
RadioManual tuning1
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2
Press [3 ] or [5] to select the frequency of 
the required 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
Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2
Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3
Press [2 /3 ] or [5 /6 ] to select the 
frequency of the required station.
Memory presetting30 FM and 15 AM stations can be preset.Automatic presetting1
Press [OK] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT” 
frequency.
2
Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
To cancel, press [ 8].
Manual presetting1
Press [3] or [5] to tune in to the station.
2
Press [PROGRAM].
3
Press the numeric buttons to select a preset 
number.
Do steps 1 through 3 again to preset more stations.
The new station replaces any station that occupies 
the same preset number.
Selecting a preset stationPress the numeric buttons, [ 2] or [6 ] to select 
the preset station.
Using the main unit1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2
Press [ 2/3 ] or [5 /6 ] to select the 
preset station.
Improving the sound qualityWhen “FM” is selected1
Press [RADIO MENU] to select “FM MODE”.
2
Press [ Y, U ] to select “MONO” and then press 
[OK].
To cancel, select “STEREO”.
“MONO” is also canceled when you change the 
frequency.
When “AM” is selected
1
Press [RADIO MENU] to select “B.PROOF”.
2
Press [ Y, U ] to select from “BP 1” to “BP 8” that 
provides the best reception and then press [OK].
FM allocation settingBy main unit only
This system can also receive  FM broadcasts allocated in 
0.1 MHz steps.1
Press [RADIO/EXT-IN] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2
Press and hold [RADIO/EXT-IN].
After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current 
minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the 
minimum frequency changes.
• To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps  again.
• After you change the setting, preset frequencies are  erased.
Stop playback Press [ 8] during playback.
“RESUME” is shown.
Press [ 4/9 ] to continue playback.
OR
Press [ 8] two times to stop the 
playback fully.
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RQT9789Clock and timersSetting the clockThis is a 12-hour clock.1
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
2
Within 20 seconds, press [R, T ] to set the time.
3
Press [OK].
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to show the clock for a few 
seconds.
Note:
Reset the clock regularly  to maintain accuracy.
Sleep timerThe sleep timer switches off the system after the set time.
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in minutes).
To cancel, select “OFF”.
To show the remaining time
Press [SLEEP].
Note:
• The sleep timer can be used together with the play 
timer.
• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set 
an overlap of timers.
Play timerYou can set the timer to come on at a certain time to 
wake you up.
Preparation
Set the clock.1
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “ #PLAY”.
2
Within 20 seconds, press [ R, T ] to set the start 
time.
3
Press [OK].
4
Do steps 2 and 3 again to set the end time.
5
Press [ R, T ] to select the source you want to 
play and then press [OK].
To start the timer
1
Prepare the audio source you want to listen to 
(disc, radio, USB, music port or AUX) and set the 
volume.
2
Press [PLAY  #].
“ #PLAY” is shown.
To cancel, press [PLAY  #] again.
The system must be switched off for the timer to 
operate.
To check the settings
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “ #PLAY”.
Note:
• The timer starts at a low volume and increases  gradually to the preset level.
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the  timer is on.
• If you switch off the system  and switch on again while 
a timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end 
time.
External equipmentPreparation
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate  operating instructions.
Note:
Components and cables are sold separately.Using the music portYou can play music from a portable audio equipment.
Preparation
Switch off the equalizer (if any) of the portable audio 
equipment to prevent sound distortion.
Decrease the volume of the system and the portable 
audio equipment before you connect or disconnect the 
portable audio equipment. 1
Connect the portable audio equipment.
2
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit: 
[RADIO/EXT-IN]) to sel ect “MUSIC PORT”.
3
Play the portable audio equipment.
FFO
NIM03 
:
120
 MIN

:

: 60
 MIN

:
90 MIN
MUSIC PORT OPEN/
CLOSE    RADIO/
 EXT-IN
TUNE MODE
Portable audio 
equipment
Audio cable (supplied) (not supplied)
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