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Owner’s Manual

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-AKX18

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, visit: www.panasonic.com/support

Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)

PRQT9899-P

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 17.

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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.

User memo:

Inside of product

– If you see this symbol –

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using

the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the

applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these

operating instructions handy for future reference.

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.

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.

System SC-AKX18

Main unit SA-AKX18

Speakers SB-AKX18

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-AKX18

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and

meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure

Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment

has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to

comply without maximum permissive exposure

evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be

installed and operated keeping the radiator at least

20 cm (7 ⅞″) or more away from person’s body

(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

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Safety precautions

WARNING!

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.

AC power supply cord

• The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this

unit so that the power plug can be unplugged from the

socket outlet immediately.

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 confined 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.

• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments

or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

• Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct

sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and

excessive vibration.

Battery

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the type recommended by the

manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, 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.

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.

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 guarantee 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

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Support Contact:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

About Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Preparing the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Placement of speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Overview of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Preparing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Media playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Clock and timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

External equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Spanish quick reference / Referencia rápida en

español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . .19

Maintenance

To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this

system.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the

instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

About Bluetooth®

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.

• The actions below are punishable by law:

– Taking apart or modifying the main unit.

– Removing specification indications.

Restrictions of use

• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth®

equipped devices is not guaranteed.

• All devices must conform to standards set by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

• Depending on the specifications and settings of a

device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be

different.

• This system supports Bluetooth® security features. But

depending on the operating environment and/or

settings, this security is possibly not sufficient.

Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.

• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth®

device.

Range of use

• Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m (33 ft).

• The range can decrease depending on the

environment, obstacles or interference.

Interference from other devices

• This system may not function properly and troubles

such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio

wave interference if this unit is located too close to

other Bluetooth® devices or the devices that use the

2.4 GHz band.

• This system may not function properly if radio waves

from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.

Intended usage

• This system is for normal, general use only.

• Do not use this system near an equipment or in an

environment that is sensitive to radio frequency

interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories,

etc.).

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered

trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use

of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under

license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of

their respective owners.

Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or

information that can possibly be compromised during a

wireless transmission.

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Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for

replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of

April 2014. This may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases

(United States)” on page 19.

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00022)

1 FM indoor antenna

(RSAX0002)

1 Remote control battery

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000944)

Preparing the remote control

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with

those in the remote control.

Placement of speakers

The left and right speakers are the same.

You cannot remove the net of the speakers.

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 surface.

• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not put

them near TVs, PCs or other equipment that can be

magnetized.

• When you play at a high volume for long time, it can cause

damage to the speakers.

• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent

damage:

– When the sound is distorted.

– When you adjust the sound quality.

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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Connections

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all the other connections have been made.

1Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Put the antenna where there is the best reception.

2Connect the speakers.

3Connect the AC power supply cord.

Do not use an AC power supply cord from other

equipment.

Conserving power

The system consumes a small amount of power even

when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the power

cord if you do not use the system.

Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the

system. You have to reset them.

A

3

2

1

B

To household AC outlet

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Overview of controls

AStandby/on switch [`], [1]

Press to turn the unit from on to standby mode or vice

versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a

small amount of power.

BSelect the audio source

On the main unit:

To start Bluetooth® pairing, press and hold

[ –PAIRING] when you are in Bluetooth® source.

CBasic playback control

DView the setup menu

EView the content information

FSelect or confirm the option

GOpen or close the disc tray

HDecrease the brightness of the display panel

To cancel, press the button again.

IAdjust the volume level

JMute the sound

To cancel, press the button again.

“MUTE” is also canceled when you adjust the volume

or when you turn off the system.

KView the play menu

LSelect the sound effects

MRemote control sensor

Distance: Within approximately 7 m

Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and

right

NSelect the DJ jukebox

O USB A USB B

USB port ( )

USB status indicator

PDisplay panel

QSelect MP3 album or track

Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track.

Browse tracks or albums

Turn [CONTROL] to browse.

To start playback from the selection, press [4/9].

RDisc tray

US

B/

CD

RADIO/AUX

TUNE MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

ALBUM/TRACK

D

J J

UKEBOX

MANUAL EQ

D.BASS

VOLU

ME

A

B

DISPLAY

CONTROL

PAIRING

PRESET EQ

A

C

M

E

L

N

C

O

P

Q

R

B

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Preparing media

Disc

1Press [USB/CD] to select “CD”.

2Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) to open

the disc tray.

Put in a disc with the label facing up.

3Press [CD x] (main unit: [x OPEN/CLOSE]) again to

close the disc tray.

USB

Preparation

Before you connect a USB device to the system, make

sure you do a backup of the data.

1Lower the volume and connect the USB device to

the USB port.

Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting

the USB device.

2Press [USB/CD] to select “USB A” or “USB B”.

Note:

Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot

recognize the USB device connected through a cable.

Bluetooth®

You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly

through Bluetooth®.

Preparation

• Turn on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and put

the device near the system.

• Read the operating instructions of the device for

details.

█Pairing a device

Preparation

If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device,

disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”).

1Press [ ].

If “PAIRING” is shown, continue with step 4.

2Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PAIRING”.

Or press and hold [ –PAIRING] on the main unit until

“PAIRING” is shown. Continue with step 4.

3Press [R, T] to select “OK? YES” and then press

[OK].

“PAIRING” is shown.

To cancel, select “OK? NO”.

4Select “SC-AKX18” from the Bluetooth® menu of the

device.

If prompted for a passkey, input “0000”.

The device connects with this system automatically

after pairing is complete.

The name of the connected device is shown for a

few seconds.

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.

█Connecting a device

Preparation

If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device,

disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”).

1Press [ ].

“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.

2Select “SC-AKX18” from the Bluetooth® menu of the

device.

The name of the connected device is shown for a

few seconds.

3Start playback on the device.

Note:

• A device must be paired to connect.

• The system can only connect to one device at a time.

• When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, this

system will automatically try to connect to the last

connected device.

█Disconnecting a device

1Press [ ].

2Press [PLAY MENU] to select “DISCONNECT?”.

3Press [R, T] to select “OK? YES” and then press

[OK].

“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.

To cancel, select “OK? NO”.

Using the main unit

Press and hold [ –PAIRING] until “PAIRING” is shown.

Note:

A device is disconnected when you:

• Select a different source.

• Move the device out of the maximum range.

• Disable the Bluetooth® transmission of the device.

• Turn off the system or the device.

D

J J

UKEBOX

D.BASS

A

B

USB device

(not supplied)

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Media playback

The following marks indicate the availability of the

feature.

Basic playback

CD USB BLUETOOTH

Note:

Depending on the Bluetooth® device, some operations may

not work.

Viewing available information

CD USB BLUETOOTH

You can view the available information on the display

panel.

Press [DISPLAY].

Note:

• Maximum characters that can be shown:

CD USB : approximately 32

BLUETOOTH : approximately 16

• This system supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags.

• Text data that the system does not support can show

differently.

• Example: MP3 album and track number display.

Play menu

CD USB

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE” or

“REPEAT”.

2Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press

[OK].

Note:

• During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which

have been played.

• The setting is canceled when you open the disc tray.

Link mode

BLUETOOTH

You can change the link mode to the desired connection

type.

Preparation

If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device,

disconnect it (Z“Disconnecting a device”).

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “LINK MODE”.

2Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press

[OK].

Note:

The default setting is “MODE 2”.

CD : CD-R/RW in CD-DA format or with MP3 files.

USB : USB device with MP3 files.

BLUETOOTH :Bluetooth

® device.

Play Press [4/9].

Stop Press [8].

USB

The position is memorized.

“RESUME” is shown.

Press again to stop fully.

Pause Press [4/9].

Press again to continue playback.

Skip Press [2/3] or [5/6] to skip track.

CD USB

Press [R, T] to skip MP3 album.

Search

Press and hold

[2/3]

or

[5/6].

Album

number

Track

number

PLAYMODE

OFF

PLAYMODE

Cancel the setting.

1-TRACK

1TR

Play one selected track.

Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select

the track.

1-ALBUM

1ALBUM

Play one selected MP3 album.

Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.

RANDOM

RND

Play all tracks randomly.

1-ALBUM

RANDOM

1ALBUM RND

Play all tracks in one selected MP3

album randomly.

Press [R, T] to select the MP3 album.

REPEAT

OFF REPEAT Cancel the setting.

ON REPEAT Repeat playback.

MODE 1 Emphasis on connectivity.

MODE 2 Emphasis on sound quality.

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█Note on disc

• This system can play CD-R/RW with CD-DA or MP3

format content.

• Before playback, finalize the disc on the device it was

recorded on.

• Some CD-R/RW cannot be played because of the

condition of the recording.

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.

█Note on USB device

• This system supports USB 2.0 full speed.

• This system can support USB devices of up to 32 GB.

• Only FAT 12/16/32 file system is supported.

█Note on MP3 file

• Files are defined as tracks and folders are defined as

albums.

• Tracks must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

• Tracks will not necessarily be played in the order you

recorded them.

• Some files can fail to work because of the sector size.

MP3 file on disc

• This system can access up to:

– 255 albums (including root folder)

– 999 tracks

– 20 sessions

• Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for

extended formats).

MP3 file on USB device

• This system can access up to:

– 800 albums (including root folder)

– 8000 tracks

– 999 tracks in one album

Sound effects

1Press [SOUND] to select the sound effect.

2Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press

[OK].

Note:

The default setting is underlined. Changed settings will be

kept until it is changed again, unless otherwise indicated.

DJ jukebox

USB

You can use DJ jukebox to add cross-fading effect

between songs. You can also use additional features with

the “Panasonic MAX Juke” app (Z see below).

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “JUKEBOX” and then

press [R, T] to select the setting.

Or press [DJ JUKEBOX] on the main unit to select the

setting. Continue with step 3.

2Press [OK].

3Press [PLAY MENU] to select “PLAYMODE”.

4Press [R, T] to select the setting and then press

[OK].

Note:

DJ jukebox effect is canceled when you turn off the system or

change to another source.

PRESET EQ Select the desired preset EQ setting.

Using the main unit

Press [PRESET EQ].

BASS –4 to +4

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.

MID

TREBLE

D.BASS “ON D.BASS” or “OFF D.BASS”

Using the main unit

Press [D.BASS].

SURROUND “ON SURROUND” or “OFF SURROUND”

OFF CROSS FADE Cancel cross-fading.

ON CROSS FADE Add cross-fading.

OFF Turn off DJ jukebox.

RANDOM REPEAT

RND

Play all tracks randomly and

repeat all tracks.

ALL TITLE REPEAT Repeat all tracks.

Using the “Panasonic MAX Juke” app

You can download and install the free Android™ app

“Panasonic MAX Juke” on Google Play™ for additional

features, such as to request song playback from

multiple devices simultaneously.

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Radio

Preparation

Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM”.

Manual tuning

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “TUNE MODE”.

2Press [R, T] to select “MANUAL” and then press

[OK].

3Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the

station.

To tune automatically, press and hold the button until

the frequency starts changing quickly.

“STEREO” is shown when a stereo broadcast is being

received.

Using the main unit

1Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

2Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the

station.

Memory presetting

You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations.

█Automatic presetting

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “A.PRESET”.

2Press [R, T] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT”

and then press [OK].

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into

the channels in ascending order.

To cancel, press [8].

█Manual presetting

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “TUNE MODE”.

2Press [R, T] to select “MANUAL” and then press

[OK].

3Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the

station.

4Press [OK].

5Press [R, T] to select a preset number and then

press [OK].

Re-do steps 3 through 5 to preset more stations.

The new station replaces any station that occupies

the same preset number.

█Selecting a preset station

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “TUNE MODE”.

2Press [R, T] to select “PRESET” and then press

[OK].

3Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset

station.

Using the main unit

1Press [TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.

2Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset

station.

Improving the sound quality

1Press [PLAY MENU] to select “FM MODE”.

2Press [R, T] to select “MONO” and then press

[OK].

To cancel, select “STEREO”.

“MONO” is also canceled when you change the

frequency.

To memorize the setting

Continue with step four of “Manual presetting”.

Checking the signal status

Press [DISPLAY].

FM allocation setting

By main unit only

This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in

0.1 MHz steps.

1Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM”.

2Press and hold [RADIO/AUX].

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, re-do the above steps.

• Preset frequencies are erased after you change the

setting.

LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.

CURRENT Tuning begins at the current frequency.

FM The FM signal is in monaural.

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”.

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Clock and timers

Setting the clock

This is a 12-hour clock.

1Press [SETUP] to select “CLOCK”.

2Press [R, T] to set the time and then press [OK].

To check the time

Press [SETUP] to select “CLOCK” and the press [OK].

In standby mode, press [DISPLAY].

Note:

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

Sleep timer

The sleep timer turns off the system after the set time.

1Press [SETUP] to select “SLEEP”.

2Press [R, T] to select the setting (in minutes) and

then press [OK].

To cancel, select “OFF”.

Note:

• The remaining time is always shown on the display. The

display changes temporarily when you perform other

operations.

• The play and sleep timer can be used together.

• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an

overlapping time.

Play timer

(Except for Bluetooth® source)

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to

wake you up.

Preparation

Set the clock.

1Press [SETUP] to select “TIMER ADJ”.

2Press [R, T] to set the start time and then press

[OK].

3Re-do step 2 to set the end time.

4Press [R, T] to select the source you want to play

and then press [OK].

To start the timer

1Press [SETUP] to select “TIMER SET”.

2Press [R, T] to select “SET” and then press [OK].

“#” is shown.

To cancel, select “OFF”.

The system must be turned off for the timer to

operate.

To check the setting

Press [SETUP] to select “TIMER ADJ” and then press

[OK].

In standby mode, press [DISPLAY] two times.

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 you turn off the system and then turn on again while the

timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.

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External equipment

You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc., and listen to

the audio through this system.

Preparation

• Disconnect the AC power supply cord.

• Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate

operating instructions.

1Connect the external equipment.

2Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “AUX”.

3Play the external equipment.

To adjust the input level

1Press [SOUND] to select “INPUT LEVEL”.

2Press [R, T] to select “NORMAL” or “HIGH” and

then press [OK].

Note:

• The default setting is “NORMAL”.

• Select “NORMAL” if the sound is distorted during “HIGH”

input level.

• Components and cables are sold separately.

• If you want to connect equipment other than those

mentioned, refer to the audio dealer.

• Sound distortion can occur when you use an adapter.

Others

Auto off

This system automatically turns off when you do not use

it for approximately 20 minutes.

1Press [SETUP] to select “AUTO OFF”.

2Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK].

“A.OFF” is shown.

To cancel, select “OFF”.

Note:

This function does not work when you are in radio source or

when a Bluetooth® device is connected.

Bluetooth® standby

This function automatically turns on the system when you

establish a Bluetooth® connection from a paired device.

1Press [SETUP] to select “BLUETOOTH STANDBY”.

2Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK].

To cancel, select “OFF”.

Software version

You can check the software version of the system.

1Press [SETUP] to select “SW VER.” and then press

[OK].

The software version is shown.

2Press [OK] again to exit.

Audio cable

(not supplied)

Rear panel of

this main unit

DVD player (not supplied)

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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, refer to

“Customer Services Directory (United States)” on

page 19.

█Common problems

The unit does not work.

• The safety device has been activated. Do the following:

1. Press [1] on the main unit to turn the unit to standby

mode. If the unit does not turn to standby mode,

– Press and hold the button for a minimum of

10 seconds. Or,

– Disconnect the AC power supply cord and reconnect.

2. Press [1] again to turn on the unit. If the problem

persists, consult your dealer.

The display panel lights up and changes continuously

in standby mode.

• Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select “DEMO OFF”.

No operations can be done with the remote control.

• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.

Sound is distorted or no sound.

• Adjust the volume of the system.

• Turn off the system, determine and correct the cause, then

turn on again. It can be caused by straining of the speakers

through excessive volume or power, and when using the

system in a hot environment.

A humming sound can be heard during playback.

• An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the

cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from the

cables of this system.

The sound level reduces.

• The protection circuit has been activated due to the

continuous use at high volume output. This is to protect the

system and maintain the sound quality.

█Disc

Display not shown correctly.

Playback does not start.

• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.

• If the disc is dirty, then clean the disc.

• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or

non-standard.

• If there is condensation, then let the system dry for 1 to

2hours.

The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect.

The disc cannot be read.

Distorted sound is heard.

• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to a

playable disc.

• You put in a disc that has not been finalized.

█USB

The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.

• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not

compatible with the system.

• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB

cannot work in some conditions.

Slow operation of the USB device.

• Large content size or large memory USB device takes

longer time to read.

█Bluetooth®

Pairing cannot be done.

• Check the Bluetooth® device condition.

• The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range.

Move the device nearer to the system.

The device cannot be connected.

• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Re-do pairing.

• The pairing of the device has been replaced. Re-do pairing.

• This system might be connected to a different device.

Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device

again.

The device is connected but audio cannot be heard

through the system.

• For some built-in Bluetooth® devices, you have to set the

audio output to “SC-AKX18” manually. Read the operating

instructions of the device for details.

Sound from the device is interrupted.

• The device is out of the 10 m (33 ft) communication range.

Move the device nearer to the system.

• Remove any obstacle between the system and the device.

• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band

(wireless router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are

interfering. Move the device nearer to the system and

distance it from the other devices.

• Select “MODE 1” for stable communication.

█Radio

Sound is distorted.

• Use an optional outdoor antenna. The antenna should be

installed by a technician.

A beat sound is heard.

• Turn off the TV or move it away from the system.

• Move cell phones away from the system if the interference

is apparent.

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█Main unit displays

“ADJUST CLOCK”

• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock.

“ADJUST TIMER”

• The play timer is not set. Adjust the play timer.

“AUTO OFF”

• The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will turn

off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.

“ERROR”

• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions and

try again.

“F61”

• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.

• Disconnect the USB device. Turn off the system and then

turn on again.

“F70”

• Examine the Bluetooth® connection.

• Disconnect the Bluetooth® device. Turn off the system and

then turn on again.

“F76”

• There is a problem with the power supply.

• Disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your

dealer.

“F77”

• Disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your

dealer.

“NODEVICE”

• The USB device is not connected. Examine the connection.

“NO DISC”

• You have not put in a disc.

“NO PLAY”

“UNSUPPORT”

• Examine the content. You can only play supported format.

• The system may have a problem. Turn off the system and

then turn on again.

“NO TRACK”

• There is no album or track in the USB device.

“PLAYERROR”

• You played an unsupported MP3 file. The system will skip

that track and play the next one.

“REMOTE 1”

“REMOTE 2”

• The remote control and the main unit are using different

codes. Change the code of the remote control.

– When “REMOTE 1” is shown, press and hold [OK] and

[ ] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

– When “REMOTE 2” is shown, press and hold [OK] and

[USB/CD] for a minimum of 4 seconds.

“TEMP NG”

• The temperature protection circuit has been activated, and

the system will turn off. Let the unit cool down before

turning it on again.

• Check that the ventilation opening of the unit is not

obstructed.

• Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

“USB OVER CURRENT ERROR”

• The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect the

USB device, turn off the system and then turn on again.

“VBR–”

• The system cannot show the remaining play time for

variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

Remote control code

When other Panasonic equipment responds to the

remote control of this system, change the remote control

code for this system.

Preparation

Press [USB/CD] to select “CD”.

█To set the code to “REMOTE 2”

1Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and

[RADIO/AUX] on the remote control until

“REMOTE 2” is shown.

2Press and hold [OK] and [USB/CD] for a minimum of

4 seconds.

█To set the code to “REMOTE 1”

1Press and hold [USB/CD] on the main unit and

[USB/CD] on the remote control until “REMOTE 1”

is shown.

2Press and hold [OK] and [ ] for a minimum of

4seconds.

System memory reset

Reset the memory when the following situations occur:

• There is no response when buttons are pressed.

• You want to clear and reset the memory content.

1Disconnect the AC power supply cord.

2While you press and hold [1] on the main unit,

connect the AC power supply cord again.

Continue to press and hold the button until

“––––––––” is shown.

3Release [1].

All the settings are set back to the factory defaults.

It is necessary to reset the memory items.

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Specifications

█Amplifier section

RMS output power stereo mode

Front Ch (both ch driven)

175 W per channel (4 Ω), 1 kHz, 30% THD

Total RMS stereo mode power 350 W (30% THD)

FTC output power stereo mode

Front Ch (both ch driven)

80 W per channel (4 Ω), 50 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD

Total FTC stereo mode power 160 W

█Tuner, terminals section

Preset memory FM 30 stations

Frequency modulation (FM)

Frequency range

87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)

87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)

Antenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalanced)

Analog audio input Pin jack (1 system)

█Disc section

Disc played [8 cm (3″) or 12 cm (5″)]

CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, MP3 )

Pick up

Wavelength 790 nm (CD)

MPEG-1 Layer 3

█Bluetooth® section

Version Bluetooth® Ver. 2.1 + EDR

Class Class 2

Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP, SPP

Operating frequency 2.4 GHz band, FH-SS

Operation distance 10 m (33 ft) line of sight

█USB section

USB port

USB standard USB 2.0 full speed

Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3)

USB device file system FAT12, FAT16, FAT32

USB port power 500 mA (max)

█Speaker section

Speaker unit(s)

Woofer 16 cm (6 ½″) cone type

Tweeter 6 cm (2 ⅜″) cone type

Impedance 4 Ω

Dimensions (W x H x D) 200 mm x 334 mm x 233 mm

(7 ¾″ x 13 ¼″ x 9 ¼″)

Mass (Weight) 3 kg (6.6 lbs)

█General

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption 50 W

Dimensions (W x H x D) 230 mm x 335 mm x 243 mm

(9 ¼″ x 13 ¼″ x 9 ¾″)

Mass (Weight) 2.7 kg (6 lbs)

Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C

(+32°F to +104°F)

Operating humidity range

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Note:

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass (weight) and dimensions are approximate.

• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital

spectrum analyzer.

Power consumption in standby mode

0.4 W (approximate)

Power consumption in standby mode

(With “BLUETOOTH STANDBY” set to “ON”)

0.5 W (approximate)

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Spanish quick reference /

Referencia rápida en español

Conexiones

Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA sólo después

de haber hecho todas las demás conexiones.

1Conecte la antena interior de FM.

Coloque la antena donde la recepción sea la mejor.

2Conecte las bocinas.

3Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA.

No use un cable de alimentación de CA de otro

equipo.

Reproducción de medios

Reproducción básica

CD USB BLUETOOTH

Nota:

Dependiendo del dispositivo Bluetooth®, algunas operaciones

pueden no funcionar.

Radio

Preparación

Pulse [RADIO/AUX] para seleccionar “FM”.

Sintonización manual

1Pulse [PLAY MENU] para seleccionar

“TUNE MODE”.

2Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “MANUAL” y

después pulse [OK].

3Pulse [2/3] o [5/6] para sintonizar la

estación.

Para sintonizar automáticamente, pulse y mantenga

pulsado el botón hasta que la frecuencia comience a

cambiar rápidamente.

Cuando se esté recibiendo una emisión en estéreo se

visualizará “STEREO”.

Presintonización de la memoria

Puede presintonizar hasta 30 emisoras de radio FM.

█Preconfiguración automática

1Pulse [PLAY MENU] para seleccionar “A.PRESET”.

2Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “LOWEST” o

“CURRENT” y después pulse [OK].

El sintonizador presintonizará en los canales, en

orden ascendente, todas las emisoras que pueda

recibir.

Para cancelar, pulse [8].

█Preconfiguración manual

1Pulse [PLAY MENU] para seleccionar

“TUNE MODE”.

2Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “MANUAL” y

después pulse [OK].

3Pulse [2/3] o [5/6] para sintonizar la

estación.

4Pulse [OK].

5Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar un número

preconfigurado y después pulse [OK].

Realice los pasos 3 al 5 nuevamente para

preconfigurar más estaciones.

La estación más reciente reemplazará cualquier

estación que ocupe el mismo número

preconfigurado.

█Selección de una emisora preconfigurada

1Pulse [PLAY MENU] para seleccionar

“TUNE MODE”.

2Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar “PRESET” y después

pulse [OK].

3Pulse [2/3] o [5/6] para seleccionar una

emisora preconfigurada.

Reproducir Pulse [4/9].

Detener Pulse [8].

USB

Se memorizará la posición.

Se visualiza “RESUME”.

Pulse nuevamente para detener totalmente.

Pausar Pulse [4/9].

Pulse nuevamente para reanudar la

reproducción.

Saltar Pulse [2/3] o [5/6] para saltar

pista.

CD USB

Pulse [R, T] para saltar álbum MP3.

Buscar Pulse y mantenga pulsado [2/3]o

[5/6].

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Reloj y temporizadores

Configuración de la hora

Este es un reloj con un sistema de 12 horas.

1Pulse [SETUP] para seleccionar “CLOCK”.

2Pulse [R, T] para configurar la hora y después

pulse [OK].

Para revisar la hora

Pulse [SETUP] para seleccionar “CLOCK” y después

pulse [OK].

El modo de espera, pulse [DISPLAY].

Nota:

Vuelva a poner en hora el reloj frecuentemente para mantener

su exactitud.

Temporizador de apagado automático

El temporizador de apagado automático apagará el

sistema después de la hora configurada.

1Pulse [SETUP] para seleccionar “SLEEP”.

2Pulse [R, T] para seleccionar la configuración

(en minutos) y después pulse [OK].

Para cancelar, seleccione “OFF”.

Nota:

• El tiempo restante siempre se muestra en la pantalla. La

pantalla cambia temporalmente cuando realiza otras

operaciones.

• El temporizador para reproducción y de apagado

automático o el temporizador para grabación y de apagado

automático pueden usarse al mismo tiempo.

• El temporizador de apagado automático siempre tiene

prioridad. Asegúrese de no configurar horas superpuestas.

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in

materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North

America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of

the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the

date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option

either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,

(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value

product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to

repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for

labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no

charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts

and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and

cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to

products purchased and serviced in the United States. This

warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new

product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service -- Online Repair Request

Online Repair Request

To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status

visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/repair.

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied

accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it prepaid,

adequately insured and packed well in a carton box.

When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site

at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is

committed to providing the most up to date information.

Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and

provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.

A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited

Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD,

THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A

SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING

DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF

PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE

REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF

OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in

materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal

wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO

DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or

failures which are caused by products not supplied by the

warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse,

abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty

installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer

controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning

damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or

liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or

other business or rental use of the product, or service by

anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other

Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of

God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS

LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE

OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF

THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to

and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images,

data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed

are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO

THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not

apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem

with this product develops during or after the warranty period,

you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem

is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the

warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses

listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

As of April 2014

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

CD Stereo System 1 Year 1 Year

All included Accessories (Except

Non-Rechargeable Batteries)

90 Days Not

Applicable

Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries 10 Days Not

Applicable

Customer Services Directory (United States)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance;

locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase

Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and

Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY:

1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner’s Manual online for

all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)

(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)

Panasonic National Parts Center

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American

Express.)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY:

1-866-605-1277

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New Jersey 07102-5490

http://www.panasonic.com

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