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Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No.

 SC-AK350

SC-AK250

The illustrations show SC-AK350.

RQTV0196-1B

E

EB GN

 

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead .....................4
Safety precautions ..................................4
Handling of the disc trays and discs .....5
Placement of speakers ............................5
Getting started .........................................6
Overview of controls ...............................8
Discs .........................................................9
Cassette tape – Play and record ..........12
FM/AM radio ...........................................13
Timer .......................................................14
Sound adjustment .................................15
External unit ...........................................15
Troubleshooting guide ..........................17
Maintenance ...........................................18
When moving the unit ...........................18
Specifi cations ........................................19

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these 
instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following 
systems. 

AK350

 : indicates features applicable to SC-AK350 only.

AK250

 : SC-AK250 only.

System

SC-AK350

SC-AK250

Main unit

SA-AK350

SA-AK250

Speakers

SB-AK350

SB-AK250

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read these instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Operations in these instructions are described mainly using 
remote control, but you can perform the operations on the 
main unit if the controls are the same.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating 
instructions are of SC-AK350 for the United Kingdom and 
Continental Europe.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (As of January 2007)

1 x AC mains lead

For the United Kingdom

(K2CT3CA00004)

For Continental Europe

(K2CQ2CA00006)

For Australia and N.Z.

(K2CJ2DA00008)

1 x Remote Control

For Europe

(N2QAYB000143)

For Australia and N.Z.

(N2QAYB000144)

2 x Remote control 

batteries

1 x FM indoor antenna

For Europe

(RSA0007-L)

For Australia and N.Z.

(RSA0006-L)

1 x AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

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Summary of Contents for SC-AK250

Page 1: ...ease read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference Note EB on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom Operations in these instructions are described mainly using remote control but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC AK350 for the United K...

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Page 4: ...ext carefully This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable f...

Page 5: ...igh levels over extended periods Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage When playing distorted sound When adjusting the sound quality Caution Use the speakers only with the recommended system Failure to do so can damage the amplifier and speakers and can cause fire Consult a qualified service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent Do not attach t...

Page 6: ... is no problem using the unit For your reference To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time unplug it from the household mains socket You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit Note The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only Do not use it with other equipment Connector Appliance inlet Connect the speaker cords Connect the left L side in th...

Page 7: ...batteries Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage which may cause a fire If electrolyte leaks from the batteries consult your dealer Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body Do not mix old and new batteries use different types of batteries at the same time heat or expose batteries to flame take apart or short circuit...

Page 8: ... and N Z 2 USB play pause 16 Music port jack 15 Cassette holder 12 For Australia and N Z USB port 16 Remote control Remote control Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit ENTER REPEAT SEARCH DISPLAY MUTING DIMMER PRESET EQ H BASS MANUAL EQ TITLE CD TUNER BAND MUSIC PORT Sleep timer 14 Auto off 1 Program 10 13 Play mode 9 13 Enter 10 11 Title search 11 Disc album select...

Page 9: ...e function You can listen to specific discs and tracks Preparation Select and play your desired disc Press PLAY MODE to select the desired mode Mode To play 1 DISC 1 DISC one selected disc ALL DISC ALL DISC all loaded discs in succession from the selected disc to the final disc Example 4 5 1 2 3 1 TRACK 1 TR one selected track on the selected disc Press the numeric buttons to select the track in t...

Page 10: ...ss DISC and then 1 5 to select the disc 4 Press the numeric buttons to select your desired track Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other tracks 5 Press 6 CD to start play 1 Press DISC and then 1 5 to select the disc 2 Press 7 CLEAR 3 Press PROGRAM 4 Press ALBUM or to select your desired album To select an album directly press the numeric buttons after pressing ALBUM or 5 Press 4 REW or FF to select t...

Page 11: ... 5 Press 6 CD to start play from the album track found Note This function does not work during any random program mode NOTE on CDs This unit can access up to 99 tracks Choose disc with this mark This unit can play MP3 files and CD DA format audio CD R RW that have been finalized It may not be able to play some CD R RW due to the condition of the recording Do not use irregularly shaped disc Do not ...

Page 12: ...reparation Wind up the source tape so recording can begin immediately 1 Press 0 OPEN and insert the cassette to be recorded Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the exposed tape facing down 2 Select the source to be recorded Radio recording Tune in the station page 13 Disc recording Insert the disc s you want to record Press 6 CD and then 7 STOP Prepare the desired disc recor...

Page 13: ...y display PS PTY Program type displays NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M O R M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL A RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATIONAL OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT TEST ALARM M O R M Middle of the Road music Note RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor TUNER BAND Memory preset Memory preset...

Page 14: ...erations To Action change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 see left and above change the source or volume 1 Press PLAY REC to clear the timer indicator from the display 2 Make changes to the source or volume 3 Perform steps 5 to 6 see above check the settings Press CLOCK TIMER repeatedly to select PLAY or REC cancel Press PLAY REC to clear the timer indicators from the display If you use the...

Page 15: ...ow frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal To activate Press H BASS To cancel Press H BASS again Note The actual effect depends on the disc Sound adjustment Connecting to a portable audio equipment Connecting to a portable audio equipment This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment Note All periphe...

Page 16: ...ntrol Bulk Interrupt is not supported A device using NTFS file system is not supported Only FAT 16 32 File Allocation Table 16 32 file system is supported Depending on the sector size some files may not work This unit can access up to 255 albums including blank folders and 2500 tracks The maximum number of tracks in a folder are 999 tracks Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a mu...

Page 17: ...onsult the dealer Listening to the radio Noise is heard The stereo indicator flickers or doesn t light Sound is distorted Use an outdoor antenna 7 A beat sound is heard Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit A low hum is heard during AM broadcast Separate the antenna from other cables and cords When there is a television set nearby The picture on the TV disappears or stripes appear on the sc...

Page 18: ...xceeds 500mA Disconnect the USB device Turn the unit off and then back on NO PLAY Check the content Only MP3 format files can be played Memory reset Initialization When the following situations occur refer to the instructions below to reset the memory There is no response when buttons are pressed You want to clear and reset the memory contents To reset memory 1 Disconnect the AC mains lead Wait at...

Page 19: ...r of channels 2 Stereo FL FR USB SECTION For Australia and N Z AK250 Playable USB Storage Media 1 HDD 2 USB MP3 Player Digital Audio Player 3 USB Thumbdrives Supported audio file format MP3 bit rate USB memory port Maximum current 500 mA Bit rate MP3 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling frequency MP3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Audio output MP3 Number of channels 2 channels Frequency response MP3 20 Hz to 20 k...

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