Panasonic SC-AKX56 - Manual

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.

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.

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.

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

sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.

• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this

unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately.

• This unit may receive radio interference caused by

mobile telephones during use. If such interference
occurs, please increase separation between this unit and
the mobile telephone.

• 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.

Battery

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

• When disposing 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.

– If you see this symbol –

Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x AC mains lead

1 x AM loop antenna

1 x FM indoor antenna

1 x Remote control battery

1 x Remote control

(N2QAYB000850)

System

SC-AKX56

Main unit

SA-AKX56

Speakers

SB-AKX76

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.

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

SC-AKX56

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

© Panasonic Corporation 2013

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Set the play menu item

Q

Internal memory playlist operation

R

Select the option

S

Set the edit mode for USB and internal memory

T

Internal memory playlist direct buttons

Press and hold to add a track to the corresponding playlist.
Press to select the playlist.

U

Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and right

V

USB port (

)

USB recording indicator

W

Display panel

X

Browse playlist of the internal memory

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.

Y

Open or close the disc tray

Z

Music port jack

a

Disc tray

MUSIC PORT

OPEN/

CLOSE

RADIO/

EXT-IN

CD

TUNE MODE

ALBUM/TRACK

- ILLUMINATION

CONTROL

–

VOLUME

+

- SUPER WOOFER

D.BASS

MANUAL EQ

PRESET EQ

USB REC

MEMORY REC

MEMORY PLAYLIST

6

5

4

3

2

1

USB

MEMORY/

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D

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Y

T

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N

Specifications

Amplifier section

RMS output power stereo mode

Front Hi

250 W per channel (3

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), 1 kHz, 30% THD

Front Lo

250 W per channel (3

ȍ

), 100 Hz, 30% THD

Total RMS stereo mode power

1000 W (30% THD)

Tuner, terminals section

Preset station

FM 30 stations

AM 15 stations

Frequency modulation (FM)

Frequency range

87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)

Antenna terminals

75

ȍ

(unbalanced)

Amplitude modulation (AM)

Frequency range

522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)

520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step)

Music port (front)

Sensitivity

100 mV, 4.7 k

ȍ

Terminal

Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

AUX input

Pin jack

Disc section

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)

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

Pick up

Wavelength

790 nm (CD)

Audio output (disc)

Number of channels

2 ch (FL, FR)

FL = Front left channel
FR = Front right channel

MPEG-1 Layer 3

Internal memory section

Memory

Memory size

2 GB

Media file format support

MP3 (

*

.mp3)

Memory recording

Bit rate

128 kbps

Memory recording speed

1x, 3x max (CD only)

Recording file format

MP3 (

*

.mp3)

Capacity of total songs recorded

510 songs

(use 128 kbps, approximately 1 song = 4 mins)

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)

Bit rate

16 kbps to 320 kbps (playback)

USB recording

Bit rate

128 kbps

USB recording speed

1x, 3x max (CD only)

Recording file format

MP3 (

*

.mp3)

Speaker section

Type

3 way, 3 speaker system (bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s)

Super Woofer

20 cm cone type

Woofer

8 cm cone type

Tweeter

6 cm cone type

Impedance

High 3

ȍ

/ Low 3

ȍ

Output sound pressure

86 dB/W (1 m)

Frequency range

42 Hz to 28 kHz (–16 dB)
46 Hz to 23 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

300 mm x 401 mm x 268 mm

Mass

5.5 k

g

General

Power supply

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption

108 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

220 mm x 334 mm x 250 mm

Mass

3.3 k

g

Operating temperature range

0°C to +40°C

Operating humidity range

35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Note:

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital

spectrum analyzer.

Power consumption in standby mode

0.3 W (approximate)

Placement of speakers

Put the speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside.

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 more than 10 mm from the main unit

for 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.

Sound and illumination effects

Sound effects

Illumination effects

By main unit only

You can change the illumination colour on this system.

1

Press and hold [–

ILLUMINATION].

2

Within 5 seconds, turn [CONTROL] to select the
desired setting.

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.

Tweeter

BASS
MID
TREBLE

1. Press [SOUND] to select “BASS”,

“MID” or “TREBLE”.

2. Press [

Y

,

U

] to adjust the level

(-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.

SURROUND

1. Press [SOUND] to select

“SURROUND”.

2. Press [

Y

,

U

] to select

“ON SURROUND” or
“OFF SURROUND”.

INPUT LEVEL
(For music port
source)

1. Press [SOUND] to select

“INPUT LEVEL”.

2. Press [

Y

,

U

] to select “NORMAL”

or “HIGH”.

Note:

Select “NORMAL” if the sound is
distorted during “HIGH” input level.

SUPERWOOFER

1. Press [SOUND] to select

“SUPERWOOFER”.

2. Press [

Y

,

U

] to select “SW1”,

“SW2”, “SW3” or “OFF”.

Using the main unit

1. Press and hold

[–SUPER WOOFER].

2. Press [

2

/

3

] or [

5

/

6

] to

select the desired setting.

RE-MASTER

1. Press [SOUND] to select

“RE-MASTER”.

2. Press [

Y

,

U

] to select

“ON RE-MASTER” or
“OFF RE-MASTER”.

D.BASS

1. Press [SOUND] to select

“D.BASS”.

2. Press [

Y

,

U

] to select

“ON D.BASS”, “AUTO D.BASS”
or “OFF D.BASS”.

Using the main unit

Press [D.BASS] to select
“ON D.BASS”, “AUTO D.BASS” or
“OFF D.BASS”.

PRESET EQ

Press [PRESET EQ] to select
“HEAVY”, “SOFT”, “CLEAR”,
“VOCAL” or “FLAT”.

Overview 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

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

D

Select audio source

E

Basic playback control

F

Select the sound effects

G

Start the title search for internal memory

H

View content information

Decrease the brightness of the display panel

Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.

I

Recording operation control

J

Set the play timer and record timer

K

Set the clock and timer

L

Set the sleep timer

Automatically switch off the system

The auto off function switches off the system (except in radio source) if you do not use
the system for 30 minutes.
Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.

M

Set the program function

N

Adjust the volume of the system

O

Mute the sound of the system

Press the button again to cancel.
“MUTE” is also cancelled when you adjust the volume or when you switch off the
system.

RADIO/

EXT-IN

SOUND

PRESET EQ

EDIT

MODE

DISPLAY

DIMMER

USB

HI-SPEED

CD

REC

MEMORY MODE

SLEEP

PLAY/

REC

AUTO OFF

MEMORY

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Limited warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA)

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187

1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

PRO-031-F11

Issue:

4.0

01-01-2011

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the

Panasonic Australia

website

www.panasonic.com.au

or contact by phone on

132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service
Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.

In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you
can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to
have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is
not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.

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.

This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within
Australia or it's territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care
(in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse,
neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons
(including unauthorised alterations), introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, exposure to abnormally corrosive
conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product.

This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:
(a) Cabinet Part(s)

(e) DVD, Blu-ray or Recordable Discs

(b) Video or Audio Tapes

( f ) Video / Audio Heads from wear and tear in normal use

(c) SD cards or USB devices

(g) Information stored on Hard Disk Drive, USB stick or SD card

(d) User replaceable Batteries

(h) DTV reception issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall socket(s) etc

Some products may be supplied with Ethernet connection hardware. The warranty is limited on such products and will not cover
(a) Internet and or DLNA connection / setup related problems
(b) Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection
(c) The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual; and
(d) Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware, its connection to the internet or any other device.

To claim warranty service, when required, you should:
• Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website referred to below and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
• Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or
from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
• Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:
- Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)

The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or
remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude,
any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.

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Panasonic Warranty

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.

Place the antenna where reception is best.

3

Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cables to the terminals of the
same colour.

4

Connect the AC mains lead.

Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.

Conserving power

The system consumes approximately 0.3 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 control

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with those
in the remote control.

1
2

4

3

B

A

Tape

To household
mains socket