Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AK340
The illustrations show SC-AK340.
SC-AK343
For U.S.A.
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined
SC-AK240
®
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
energy effi ciency.
SC-AK343 is available in the U.S.A. only.
SUPPLIED A SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CCESSORIES
Table of contents
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (As of October 2005
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Dear customer Listening caution 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. AK340 : indicates features applicable to SC-AK340 only. AK343 : SC-AK343 only. AK240 : SC-AK240 only. SC-AK340 SC-AK343 SC-AK240 System Main unit SA-AK340 SA-AK343 SA-AK240 Speakers SB-AK340 SB-AK340 SB-AK240 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONL
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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, Except for U.S.A. 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 o
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Getting started S Step 1 tep 1 - Making the connections - Making the connections Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made. 1 Connect the speaker cords. 2 Connect the AM loop antenna. AK340 AK343 AK240 Connect Connect Gray Red the left (L) the left (L) Stand the antenna side in the side in the up on its base. same way same way Red Red (+) Red (+) Gray (+) Black (–) Black (–) Blue (–) Blue Black Black 3 Connect the FM indoor antenna. Tape the antenna wh
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control ■ Batteries Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. AA/R6/LR6 Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage, which may cause a fi
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Overview of controls Main unit Main unit Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. AC supply indicator [AC IN] Remote control signal This indicator lights when the unit is connected sensor to the AC power supply. Disc trays 1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (10, 16) Disc tray open/close (7) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is Single disc change (8) still consuming a small amount of power. Disc direct play (8) Multiple disc
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Discs skip tracks Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF]. During random play (\ see below, “Play Mode function”), you cannot skip to tracks which have been played. During 1-ALBUM and 1-ALBUM RANDOM mode, track skipping can only be done within the current album. search through Press and hold [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] during tracks Numeric play or pause to search. buttons During program play (\ page 8), or random play (\ see below, “Play Mode function”), you can search only within the tra
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
➞ Discs (Continued) Note: When track number 25 or greater is playing, remaining play time display shows “– –:– –”. When a title is longer than 9 characters, it will scroll across the display. The scrolling will start after every 3 seconds. “NO TAG” is displayed if titles with tags have not been entered. Maximum number of displayable characters: approximately 32 This unit can display album, track and artist name with WMA tags and MP3 ID3 tags (version 1.0 and 1.1). Titles contain
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
A Album/T lbum/Tr rack title search ack title search To Action check program Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] when This function enables you to search your desired album or contents “PGM” is displayed in the stop mode. track. Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR]. 1 The track number, program order and disc number are displayed: For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] once. 2 For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] twice. Track number Program order Press the numeric buttons repeatedly to
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Discs (Continued) Limitations on MP3 or WMA play NOTE on CDs If you have recorded MP3 or WMA on the same disc as CD-DA, This unit can access up to 99 tracks. only the format recorded in the fi rst session can be played. Choose disc with this mark. Some MP3 or WMA may not be played due to the condition of the disc or recording. Due to differences and variations of WMA tags, some fi les may not play or display the tags’ information properly. This unit can play MP3 or WMA fi les and C
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Cassette tape – Play and record (Continued) By remote control only Press [0 OPEN] for DECK 1 or [OPEN 0] for DECK 2 2 record 1) Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and insert the cassette. specifi c the disc. Insert with the side to be played facing towards you discs/tracks Ensure disc is stopped. and the exposed tape facing down. Close the holder by 2) Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired hand. mode (\ page 7). Front 3) side For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-SONG mode: Press [ALBUM ( or
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Radio FM allocation setting FM allocation setting By main unit only This system can also receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz steps. To change the step to 0.1 MHz Press and hold [TUNER, BAND]. 1 After a few seconds the display changes to a fl ashing display of the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold down [TUNER, BAND]. 2 When the minimum frequency changes, release the button. To return to the original step, repeat the above steps. After changing the setting, previously prese
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Timer Repeat steps 2 to 3 to set the finishing time. S Setting the clock etting the clock 4 This is a 12-hour clock. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. 1 Each time you press the button: Finish time CLOCK ˚ PLAY ˚ REC ➞ ➞ Original display ( ) Within 8 seconds or so 2 To activate the timer Press [4, REW / ] or [¢, / FF] to set the time. Press and hold [– ˚PLAY/REC] to turn on your desired 5 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time. timer. 3 ˚ PLAY ˚ REC ➞ Displaying the clock no displa
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Timer (Continued) Sound adjustment S Selecting sound effects electing sound effects Preset EQ Preset EQ MUSIC Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired PORT setting. jack HEAVY SOFT CLEAR VOCAL DISCO ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞ FLAT (off) HALL LIVE Setting Effect HEAVY Adds punch to rock SOFT For background music CLEAR Clarifi es higher frequencies VOCAL Adds gloss to vocal DISCO Produces sound with the same kind of lengthy reverberations heard at a disco LIVE Makes vocals more alive HALL Adds an expansi
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
External unit Connecting to a portable audio equipment Connecting to a portable audio equipment This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment. Portable audio equipment (not included) Audio cord (not included) Playing from a portable audio equipment Playing from a portable audio equipment Recording from Recording from a a portable audio portable audio equipment equipment Switch off the equalizer function (if there is any) of the Press [MUSIC P.]. 1 portable audio equi
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 18 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 15 if you reside in Canada. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4. Common problems Although the unit is in standby mode, the Turn off the demo function. 5 dis
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Specifi cations AK340 AK343 CASSETTE DECK SECTION SPEAKER SECTION AK240 AMPLIFIER SECTION Track system 4 track, 2 channel Type FTC Output power Heads 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass refl ex) THD 10%, both channels driven Record/playback Solid permalloy head Speaker(s) 50 Hz to 3 kHz 1 Erasure Double gap ferrite head Woofer 16 cm (6 / ˝) cone type (Low channel) 2 3 Motor DC servo motor Tweeter 6 cm (2 / ˝) cone type AK340 8 : 81 W per channel (3 Ω) Recording system AC bias 100 kHz Impe
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Carry-In or Mail-In Service Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the Un
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD) One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Audio / SD Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Referencia Las conexiones del equipo descritas sirven en concepto de ejemplo. Los equipos periféricos y los cables opcionales se venden por separado si no está indicado de otro modo. Preparativos iniciales Paso Paso 1 1 - Conexiones - Conexiones Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA sólo después de haber hecho todas las demás conexiones. 1 Conecte los cables de los altavoces. 2 Conecte la antena de cuadro de AM. AK340 AK343 AK240 Conecte de Conecte de Gris la misma la misma Rojo forma e
