Panasonic SC-AK240, SA-AK340, SA-AK240, SB-AK340, SB-AK240 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

CD Stereo System

Model No. SC-AK340

SC-AK240

The illustrations show SC-AK340.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3

Placement of speakers ............................3

Getting started .........................................4

Overview of controls ...............................6

Discs .........................................................7

Cassette tape – Play and record ..........11

Radio .......................................................13

Microphone mixing ................................14

Timer .......................................................15

Sound adjustment .................................16

External unit ...........................................17

Maintenance ...........................................17

When moving the unit ...........................17

Troubleshooting guide ..........................18

Specifi cations ........................................19

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 x AC power supply cord

2 x Remote control batteries

1 x Power plug adaptor

1 x FM indoor antenna

1 x AM loop antenna

1 x Remote Control

(N2QAHB000065)

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

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

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of SC-AK340.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

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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.

AK340

: indicates features applicable to SC-AK340 only.

AK240

: SC-AK240 only.

System

SC-AK340 SC-AK240

Main unit

SA-AK340 SA-AK240

Speakers

SB-AK340 SB-AK240

Inside of product

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Placement of speakers

AK340

Place the front speakers so that the tweeter is on the
inside.

Tweeter

AK240

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right
channel orientation is necessary.

You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

Use only the supplied speakers.

The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best
sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound
quality will be negatively affected.

Note:

• Keep your speakers at least 10mm away from the system for proper
ventilation.

• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them
near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily infl uenced
by magnetism.

• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play
sound at high 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 amplifi er and speakers,
and can cause fi re. Consult a qualifi ed service person if
damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is
apparent.

• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

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(R)

Getting started

Step 1

Step 1

- Making the connections

- Making the connections

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

1

Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna
up on its base.

2

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive

tape

3

Connect the speaker cords.

Grey (+)

Blue (–)

Grey

Blue Black

Red

Red (+)

Black (–)

Black

Red

Red (+)

Black (–)

AK340 AK240

Connect
the left (L)
side in the
same way

Connect
the left (L)
side in the
same way

4

Voltage selector.

Use a fl at-head screwdriver to set the voltage
selector on the rear panel to the appropriate
position for the area in which this system is used.

5

Connect the AC power supply cord.

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on
the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut
out as shown in the drawing. However there is no problem
using the unit.

Connector

Appliance inlet

If the power plug does not fi t your socket, use the power plug
adaptor (included).

For your reference

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset
some memory items after plugging in the unit.

Note:

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.

To household AC outlet

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Optional antenna connections

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

Note:

Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna

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



Rear panel

of this unit

FM outdoor antenna
(not included)

75 Ω coaxial cable
(not included)

Shield braid

Core wire

30 mm

15 mm

Rear panel

of this unit

AM outdoor antenna (not included)

AM loop antenna
(included)

5-12 m

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The antenna should be installed by a competent
technician.

• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or
other convenient location.

• Leave the loop antenna connected.

Step 2

Step 2

- Inserting batteries into the remote control

- Inserting batteries into the remote control

AA/R6/LR6

■ Batteries

• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

• 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 re.

• 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 at the same time.

• heat or expose to fl ame.

• take apart or short circuit.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

• put heavy objects on the remote control.

• spill liquids onto the remote control.

■ Use

Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range

of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Refer to page 6 for the remote control sensor position.

Step 3

Step 3

- DEMO function

- DEMO function

When the unit is fi rst plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown
on the display.
If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO
ON”.

Press and hold [DISPLAY, –DEMO].

The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off) Ô DEMO ON (on)

While in standby mode, select “NO DEMO” to reduce power consumption.

Note:

DEMO function cannot be turned on when Dimmer is on.

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Overview of controls

Main unit

Main unit

Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference.

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected

to the AC power supply.

1 Standby/on switch [y/l, POWER] (10, 18)

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.

5 H.BASS selection (16)

Deck 1 cassette holder (11)

Disc trays

Remote control signal
sensor

Disc tray open/close (7)

Disc direct play (8)

Headphone jack
(PHONES)

Avoid listening for
prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing
damage.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
(not included)

Deck 2 cassette holder
(11)

Display, demonstration (5)

Record (12, 17)

Deck 1 open (11)

3 Tuner/Band selection (13)

6 Disc play/pause (7)

Stop (11)

Deck selection (11)

Deck 2 open (11)

Disc skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,

tune/preset channel selection, time

adjustment (11)

2 Volume control

7 Tape play (11)

Display panel

4 Music port selection (17)

Music port jack (17)

Single disc change (8)

Multiple discs change (8)

Microphone volume control (14)

Microphone jack (14)

AK340

To select the desired display during play mode.
Each time you press the button:

Normal = Refl ection = (off)

Remote control

Remote control

Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit.

Sleep timer (16),

Auto off

1

Program (8, 13)

Play mode (7, 11, 13)

Repeat (9)

Intro selection (9)

Marker memory/recall (9)

Album selection (7)

4

3

7

Muting

6

Title search (9)

Display (8)

2

Preset EQ (16)

Disc (7)

Delete (9)

Dimmer,
Play timer/record timer (15)

Numeric, characters (7, 9)

Clock/timer (15)

Disc skip/search, tape fast­forward/rewind, tune/preset
channel selection, time
adjustment, cursor
(7, 9, 12, 13, 15)

Enter (8)

5

Stop/program clear (7, 9)

This auto off function
allows you to turn off the unit in
disc or tape mode only after left
unused for 10 minutes.

• Press and hold [–AUTO OFF] to

activate the function.

• Press and hold [–AUTO OFF]

again to cancel.

• The setting is maintained even if

the unit is turned off.

To dim the display
panel.

To mute the sound.

• Press the button to activate.

• Press again to cancel.