Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak340, Sc-ak343, Sc-ak240 Operating Instructions

							
The illustrations show SC-AK340.
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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 the operating 
instructions are of SC-AK340 for the U.S.A. and Canada.
Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 20 - 
27.
Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No. SC-AK340SC-AK343
SC-AK240
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.
For U.S.A.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined 
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 
energy ef ciency.
Table of contents
Listening caution .....................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3
Getting started .........................................4
Placement of speakers  ............................5
Overview of controls ...............................6
Discs .........................................................7
Cassette tape – Play and record ..........10
Radio  .......................................................12
Timer .......................................................13
Sound adjustment .................................14
External unit ...........................................15
Product Service .....................................15
Maintenance ...........................................15
When moving the unit ...........................15
Troubleshooting guide ..........................16
Speci  cations ........................................17
Limited Warranty  (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................18
Limited Warranty  (ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................19
Esp añ olEspañol
Preparativos iniciales ............................20
Colocación de los altavoces ................21
Controles ................................................22
Discos .....................................................23
Cintas de casete –  reproducción y grabación ................24
Radio  .......................................................25
Temporizador .........................................26
S U PPLIE D  A C CESSO RIE SSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (As of October 2005)
In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory 
Purchases” on page 18.
1 x AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00018)
2 x Remote control batteries 
1 x FM indoor antenna
(RSA0006-L)
1 x AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00001)
1 x Remote Control
AK340 AK343 Silver (N2QAHB000065)For U.S.A. only
 Black (N2QAYB000028)
AK240 Silver (N2QAHB000065)
SC-AK343 is available in the U.S.A. only.
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Dear customerThank 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.
SystemSC-AK340 SC-AK343 SC-AK240
Main unit SA-AK340 SA-AK343 SA-AK240
Speakers SB-AK340 SB-AK340 SB-AK240
 
   
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
   
 
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulateddangerous voltage within the product s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
 
 
    
Except for U.S.A.
 Inside of product
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
   
 
 
 
    
   
 
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(L)
(R)
Getting started
4 Connect the AC power supply cord.
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.
Step 1Step 1 - Making the connections - Making the connections
Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.
Optional antenna connectionsOptional 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


Rear panel 
of this unitFM outdoor antenna 
(not included)
75 Ω coaxial cable 
(not included)
Shield braid
Core wire
30 mm (1 3/16)
15 mm (
19/32)
Rear panel 
of this unitAM outdoor antenna (not included)
AM loop antenna 
(included)
5-12 m
(16 - 40 ft.)
  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.
2 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna 
up on its base.
3 Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Tape the antenna where reception is best.
Adhesive 
tape
1 Connect the speaker cords.
Gray (+)
Blue (–) Gray
Blue BlackRed
Red (+)
Black (–)
Black Red
Red (+)
Black (–)
AK340AK240Connect 
the left (L) 
side in the 
same way Connect 
the left (L) 
side in the 
same wayAK343
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Step 2 - 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  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  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 (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
  Refer to page 6 for the remote control sensor position.
Step 3 - DEMO function - DEMO function
When the unit is  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.
Placement of speakers
AK340 AK343
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 (13/32) 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 in 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 ampli er and speakers, and 
can cause  re. Consult a quali 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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Overview of controls
Main unitMain 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, 16) 
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 (14)
Deck 1 cassette holder (10)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 (
1/8) 
stereo (not included)
Deck 2 cassette holder 
(10) Display, demonstration (5)Record (11, 15) Deck 1 open (10) 3 Tuner/Band selection (12)6 Disc play/pause (7)
Stop (11)
Deck selection (11)Deck 2 open (10) Disc skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind, 
tune/preset channel selection, time 
adjustment (11) 2 Volume control
7 Tape play (10) Display panel
4 Music port selection (15)
Music port jack (15)Single disc change (8)
Multiple discs change (8)
AK340To select the desired display during play mode.
Each time you press the button:
 Normal = Re ection = (off)
Remote controlRemote control
Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit.
Sleep timer (14),
Auto off1
Program (8, 12)
Play mode (7, 11, 12)
Repeat (9)
Intro selection (9)
Marker memory/recall (9)Album selection (7)4 37
Muting 6
Title search (9)
Display (8)2
Preset EQ (14) Disc (7)
Delete (9)Dimmer, 
Play timer/record timer (13)
Numeric, characters (7, 9, 12) Clock/timer (13)
Disc skip/search, tape fast-
forward/rewind, tune/preset 
channel selection, time 
adjustment, cursor 
(7, 9, 11, 12, 13)
Enter (8, 9)
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.
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Discs
Numeric 
buttons
Basic playBasic play
1Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open 
the tray.
The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the 
label facing up.
Press [0, OPEN /CLOSE] to close the tray.
2Press [6, CD] to start play.
You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and 
play the other loaded discs.
Current disc indicator
To A c t i o n
stop play Press [7, CLEAR] during play.
 Display when in the stop mode:
Example: “MP3” indicates the disc contains MP3 
 l e s .
Total number 
of albumsTotal number 
of tracks
pause play Press [6, CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
skip album
 Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the desired 
album during play or when in stop mode.
Display when selecting in stop mode (example):
Current album
Number of tracks 
in current album
  This function does not work during 1-DISC 
RANDOM and ALL-DISC RANDOM mode. It is 
applicable only during program stop mode.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 
tracks
Press and hold [4, REW /  ] or [¢,   / FF]  during 
play or pause to search.
  During program play (\ page 8), or random play 
(\ see below, “Play Mode function” ), you can 
search only within the track.
Play Mode function Play Mode function   
You can listen to speci c discs and tracks.
Preparation
Select and play your desired disc.
Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
Mode To play
1- DISC
1 DISCone selected disc.
1- DISC R ANDO M
1 DISC RNDone selected disc randomly.
ALL-DISC
ALL DISCall loaded discs in succession from the 
selected disc to the  nal disc.
Example: 4→5→1→2→3.
ALL-DISC RANDOM
ALL DISC RNDall loaded discs randomly.
1- SO NG
1- SO NGone selected track on the selected disc.
Press the numeric buttons to select the 
track in the current disc.
Play starts from the selected track.
Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the 
album.
Press the numeric buttons to select the 
track in the current album.
Play starts from the selected track.
1-ALBU M
1-ALBUMone selected album on the selected disc.
Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select the 
album.
1- ALBUM RANDOM
1-ALBUM RNDall tracks in one selected album 
randomly.
Press [ALBUM (
 or )] to select the 
album.
When playback ends
The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is 
changed even if the unit is turned off.
Note:
You cannot use program mode together with “Play Mode function”.
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Numeric 
buttons
Changing multiple discs (MULTI CHANGE)Changing multiple discs (MULTI CHANGE)
By main unit only
1Press [0, MULTI CHANGE] to open the trays.
2Press the button repeatedly to check and change 
multiple discs.
Note:
  The tray with a disc being played will not open.
  If the player is stopped, all trays will open. To close the remaining 
trays simultaneously, press [0, OPEN /CLOSE].
Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)
By main unit only
While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other 
trays.
1Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE].
2Press [1 3~ 5 3] to select the desired tray.
3Change the disc.
4Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE] again to close the tray.
Checking the track information Checking the track information   
You can select a desired disc display mode.
AK340 AK343 AK240
Press [DISPLAY] during play or pause.
AK240
Press [DISPLAY, –DEMO] on the main unit during play or 
pause.
Elapsed play time   Remaining play time
 Elapsed 
play time➞Remaining 
play time➞Album Name
Tag (Artist)
➞Tag (Track)➞Tag (Album)➞Track Name➞➞
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 containing text data that the unit does not support cannot be 
displayed.
  ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about 
the track.
  Titles entered with 2-byte code cannot be displayed correctly on 
this unit.
Advanced playAdvanced play
Program play Program play   
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
1Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].
2Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
3Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.
4Press the numeric buttons to select your desired 
track.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other tracks.
5Press [6, CD] to start play.
 
1Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.
2Press [7, CLEAR].
3Press [PROGRAM].
4Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired 
album.
To select an album directly, press the numeric 
buttons after pressing [ALBUM (
 or )].
5Press [4, REW /  ] or [¢,   / FF] to select the 
track.
To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons 
after pressing [4, REW /  ] or [¢,   / FF].
6Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks.
7Press [6, CD] to start play.
For two-digit track, press [
h10] once then the two digits.
For three-digit track, press [h10] twice then the three digits.
To A c t i o n
cancel 
program modePress [PROGRAM ] in the stop mode.
replay the 
programPress [PROGRAM ] then [6, CD] in the stop 
mode.
add to the 
program
Repeat steps 3 to 4 in the stop mode.
 Repeat steps 4 to 6 in the stop mode.
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Advanced play
Program play 
To A c t i o n
check program 
contentsPress [4, REW /  ] or [¢,   / FF]  when 
“PGM” is displayed in the stop mode.
The track number, program order and disc 
number are displayed:
Program order Track number
 The program order is displayed followed by the 
album number and track number.
clear the last 
trackPress [DEL] in the stop mode.
clear all 
programmed 
tracks
Press [7, CLEAR] in the stop mode. “CLEAR 
ALL” is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press the 
button again to clear all tracks.
Note:  You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 or WMA tracks.
 
  The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open 
the disc tray.
  You cannot program more than one disc for MP3 or WMA.
Repeat play Repeat play   
You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.
Press [REPEAT].
“ 
 ” is displayed.
To cancel
Press [REPEAT] again.
“ 
 ” is cleared.
Note:
You can use repeat mode with “Program play” (\ page 8) and “Play 
Mode function” ( \ page 7).
Marking a track Marking a track   
Enables you to mark one track for each loaded disc so that 
you can directly play the track later.
During play, press and hold the [MARKER] until “STORING” 
blinks on the display to mark your favorite track.
Press [MARKER] during play or stop mode to recall and 
play a marked track.
Note:
 “NO MARKER” indicates that the marker in the current disc is empty.  The marker memory is cleared when you open the disc trays except 
for the current disc which is in play or pause mode.
  This function does not work during any random /program mode.
Advanced function (Advanced function (  only) only)
Album scanAlbum scan
This function allows you to  nd an album by listening to the  rst 
track of all albums in the current disc for 10 seconds each.
1Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].
2Press [INTRO] to start the intro function.
3While your desired album is playing, press [6, CD]. 
Intro mode is canceled and the playback continues.
INTRO function is canceled after playing the  rst track in 
the last album.
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [7, CLEAR].
Note:
This function does not work during any random /program mode.
Album/Track title searchAlbum/Track title search
This function enables you to search your desired album or 
track.
1Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].
2For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] once.
For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] twice.
3Press the numeric buttons repeatedly to select your 
desired character then press [CURSOR ] to key in 
the next character.
  You can enter up to 8 characters.
  To edit, press [CURSOR (
 or )] to revise any 
characters.
  To delete, move the cursor over the character and then 
press [DEL].
Numbered 
buttonsCharacters Numbered 
buttonsCharacters
1 1 6 M N O 6
2 A B C 2 7 P Q R S 7
3 D E F 3 8 T U V 8
4 G H I 4 9 W X Y Z 9
5 J K L 5 0 0
h10space ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) ∗ + , – . / : ; = ? _ `
You can search for “” by entering “(” or “)”.
The special characters will be displayed as below:
Characters Main unit 
displayCharacters Main unit 
display
!
,
”–
#.
$/
%:
&;
’=
(?
)_
∗`
+
Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to 
the recording format /software used.
4Press [ENTER].
Press [4, REW /  ] or [¢,   / FF] to search for 
previous or next match.
The match title is displayed.
Album title search
Blinks to indicate album title search mode
Matched album title
Track title search
Blinks to indicate track title search modeMatched track title
5Press [6, CD] to start play from the album/track 
found.
Note:
This function does not work during any random /program mode.
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NOTE on CDs  This unit can access up to 99 tracks.
  Choose disc with this mark.
 
 This unit can play MP3 or WMA  les and CD-DA format audio 
CD-R / RW that have been  nalized.
  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 use disc with labels and stickers that are coming off or with 
adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.
  Do not attach extra labels or stickers on the disc.
  Do not write anything on the disc.
Using DualDiscsThe “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it 
may not be possible to play them on this unit.
Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.
Removing the power plug Press [y/I, POWER] to turn off the unit and then remove the 
power plug only after all the displays have disappeared.
Tray caution
  Always press [0, OPEN /CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.
  Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an 
accident.
Inserting a disc
  Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram.
  Insert one disc into the tray.
NOTE on MP3 or WMA  Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.
 This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 
sessions.
  Disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats).
 
To play in a certain order, pre x the folder and  le names with 3-digits 
numbers in the order you want to play them.
When “NOT MP3 / ERROR1” appears on the display, an unsupported 
MP3 format is being played. The unit will skip that track and play the 
next one.
  Noise may occur when playing WMA  les.
  This unit cannot play WMA  les that are copy protected.
Limitations on MP3 or WMA play  If you have recorded MP3 or WMA on the same disc as CD-DA, 
only the format recorded in the  rst session can be played.
  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  les may not 
play or display the tags’ information properly.
  Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded 
them.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
Windows Media, and the Windows 
logo are trademarks, or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 
in the United States and/or other 
countries.
WMA is a compression format 
developed by Microsoft Corporation. 
It achieves the same sound quality 
as MP3 with a  le size that is smaller 
than that of MP3.
Cassette tape – Play and record
Numeric 
buttons
The buttons described for “Cassette tape – Play and 
record” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated 
otherwise.
Basic playBasic play
You can use either DECK 1 or DECK 2 for tape playback.
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but 
the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics 
of these tapes.
1Press [3, TAPE].
The unit turns on.
If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One 
touch play).
Discs (Continued)
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