Panasonic SCAK240 - HES SYSTEM User manual

The illustrations show SC-AK340.
Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
ModelNo.SC-AK340
SC-AK240
Table of contents ....
Caution for AC Mains Lead ..................... 2
Placement of speakers ............................ 3
Getting started ......................................... 4
Overview of controls ............................... 6
Discs ......................................................... 7
Cassette tape - Play and record .......... 11
Radio ....................................................... 13
Timer ....................................................... 14
Sound adjustment ................................. 15
E×ternal unit ........................................... 16
Maintenance ........................................... 16
When moving the unit ........................... 16
Troubleshooting guide .......................... 17
Safety precautions ................................ 18
Specifications ........................................ 19
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Note:
"EB" onthe packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
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Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (As of November 2005)
(K2CT3CA00004) (K2CQ2CA00002)
(K2CJ2DA00008)
(N2QAHB000065)
(RSA0007-L)
(KI YZ02000013)
(RSA0006-L)
(N1 DAAAA00001)
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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.
| : indicates features applicable to SC-AK340 only.
: SC-AK240 only.
System SC-AK340 SC-AK240
Main unit SA-AK340 SA-AK240
Speakers SB-AK340 SB-AK240
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(For the United Kingdom and Republic of ireland)
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For your safety,please readthe followingtext carefully,
This appliance is suppliedwith a mouldedthree pin mainsplugfor your
safetyand convenience.
A 5-amperefuse isfitted in thisplug.
Shouldthefuse need to bereplacedpleaseensure that the replacement
fuse hasa rating of 5-ampere and that it is approvedby ASTAor BSlto
BSI362.
Checkfor theASTAmark_ orthe BSl mark_ onthebody ofthe fuse.
If the plug contains a removablefuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted whenthefuse is replaced.
If you losethefuse cover theplug must not beused untila replacement
cover is obtained.
A replacementfuse covercan bepurchased fromyour localdealer.
CAUTION!
IFTHEFITTEDMOULDEDPLUGtSUNSUITABLEFORTHESOCKET
OUTLETINYOURHOMETHENTHEFUSESHOULDBE REMOVED
ANDTHE PLUGCUTOFF ANDDISPOSEDOFSAFELY,
THEREISADANGEROFSEVEREELECTRICALSHOCKIFTHECUT
OFF PLUG IS INSERTEDINTOANY 13-AMPERESOCKET.
If a new ptug is to be fitted please observethe wiring code as stated
below.
If in anydoubt please consult aqualified electrician,
IMPORTANT
The wiresin thismainsleadarecdoured inaccordancewith thefollowing
code:
Blue: Neutral,Brown:Live.
Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondwith thecolouredmarkingsidentifying
the terminals in your plug,proceed as follows:
The wirewhichiscoloured BIuemustbeconnectedtotheterminatwhich
is markedwith the letter Nor colouredBack or Blue.
Thewirewhichiscdoured Brownmustbeconnectedtotheterminalwhich
is markedwith the letter Lor colouredBrownor Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINALWHICHISMARKEDWITHTHELETTERE, BYTHEEARTH
SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREENOR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG ISNOTWATERPROOF--KEEP DRY,
Before use
Removetheconnectorcover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mainsplug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains ptug fitted and follow the
instructionsbelow.
Illustrationsmay differfromactualACmainsplug.
1.Open thefuse coverwith ascrewdriver.
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information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(private households)
This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not
be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling,
please take these products to designated
collection points, where they will be accepted
on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in
some countries you may be able to return
your products to your local retailer upon the
purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact
your local authority for further details of your nearest
designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposat of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
if you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
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.
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Place the front speakers so that the tweeter is on the inside.
-- Tweeter --
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 1gram away from the system for proper
ventilation.
•These speakers do not have magnetic shielding, De not place
them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily
influenced 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 amplifier
and speakers, and can cause fire. ConsuEt a qualified
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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Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.
Connect the speaker cords.
Blue Black Black
led (+)
Black (-)
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Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna
up on its base.
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To household mains socket
Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Tape the antenna where reception is best,
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Ret_r panel of
this unit
FM outdoor antenna (net included}
75 £_coaxialcable
(not included)
li Rear panel of
thisunit
lRear panel of
this unit
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
AM loop
(included)
•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.
.... I Batteries
,Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control
AA/RS,'LRS •Remove if the remote centre)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 centre) can cause electrolyte leakage,
which may cause afire.
•If electrolyte leaks front the batteries, consult your dealen
Wash thorough)y 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 flame.
take apart or short circuit.
attempt to recharge alka)ine or manganese batteries.
, use batteries if the coverin 9has been peeled off.
•put heavy objects on the remote control.
•spill liquids onto the remote control
IUse
Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstac}es, at a maximum range
of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
Refer to page 6 for the remote control sensor position.
When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown
on the display.
if the dame setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting "DEMO
ON'.
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:: Press and hold [DISPLAY, -DEMO].
The display changes each time the button is held down. o
NODEMO(o_)_ DEMOON(on)
:: While in standby mode, select "NO DEMO" to reduce power consumption, a
Note: |
OEMO function cannot be turned enwhen Dimmer ison,

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AC supply indicator [AC
This indicator lights when the unit is connected
to the AC mains supply.
O Standby/on switch [V/I] (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.
Multiple discs change (8)
Display panel
Volume control
Tuner/Band selection (13)
Music port selection (16)
Music
Deck 1 s
Disc skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel selection, time
adjustment (11)
Record (12, 16)
Display, demonstration (5)
H.BASS selection (15)
Deck 1 cassette holder,
Remote control signal
sensor
Disc trays
Disc tray open/close (7)
le disc change (8)
= Disc direct play (8)
Disc play/pause (7)
Headphone jack
(PHONES)
Avoid listening for
prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing
damage.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
(not included)
- _ Tape play (11)
pen (11)
(11)
(11)
mTo select the desired display during play mode.
Each time you press the button: Normal --* Reflection --_ (off)
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Buttons such as O function the same as the controls on the main unit.
Sleep timer (15), -"3
Auto off [
Disc
Program
Play mode
Repeat
Delete
O
Album selection (7)
Intro selection (9) --
Marker memory/recall (9)
Display
Play timer/record timer (14)
Clock/timer (14)
,characters (7, 9)
=Q
-_top/program clear (7, 9)
=Disc skip/search, tape fast=
forward/rewind, tune/preset
channel selection, time
adjustment, cursor
(7,9,12,13,14)
title search (9)
Preset EQ (15)
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
To mute the sound.
Press the button to activate.
Press again to cancel.

OPEN/CLOSE
DISC -
PLAY MODE =
_/||, CD =
-Numeric
buttons
"m, CLEAR
1 Press [_, 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 [_, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
2Press [_/ll, CD] to start play.
You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and
play the other loaded discs.
Current disc indicator
stop play Press [I, CLEAR] during play.
Display when in the stop mode:
Example: "MP3" indicates the disc contains MP3
files.
skip tracks
search
through
tracks
Press [I-_-_, REW/v] or [_._1, A/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.
Press and hold [I-_l_, REW/v] or [_-_, A/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.
You can listen to specific discs and tracks.
Preparation
Select and play your desired disc.
Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode,
1-DISC one selected disc.
1 DISC
1-DISC RANDOM one selected disc randomly.
1 DISC RND
ALL-DISC all loaded discs in succession from the
ALLD_SC selected disc to the final disc.
Example: 4_5_1_2_3.
ALL-DISC RANDOM all loaded discs randomly,
ALL DISC RND
1-SONG one selected track on the selected disc.
1 SONG
Press the numeric buttons to select the
track in the current disc.
Play starts from the selected track.
Press [ALBUM (z_.. or _._)] to select the
album.
Press the numeric buttons to select the
track in the current album.
Play starts from the selected track.
1-ALBUM one selected album on the selected disc.
1ALBUM Press [ALBUM (z._. or ...._)] to select the
album.
1- ALBUM RANDOM all tracks in one selected album
1 ALBUM RNB randomly.
Press [ALBUM (z__ or --'_)] to select the
album.
pause play
skip album
Total number Total number
of albums of tracks
Press [_-/u, CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
Press [ALBUM (z.,.-or ,,,,_)] to select the desired
album during play or when in stop mode.
Display when selecting in stop mode (example):
Current album
I lit
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Number of tracks
in current 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".
This function does not work during 1-DISC
RANDOM and ALL-DISC RANDOM mode. It is
applicable only during program stop mode.
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OPEN/CLOSE
A
Mull hGLE
CHANGE CHANGE
DiSC -
PROGRAM - - Numeric
buttons
REPEAT -
DEL =1, CLEAR
_/_ll, CD
CURSOR (_ or _),
ALBUM (_ or _) - I,_, REW/v,
_b.I, A/FF
INTRO - ENTER
MARKER - TITLE SEARCH
DISPLAY
By main unit only
While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other
trays.
1Press [_, SINGLE CHANGE].
2Press [1 _ ~ 5 _] to select the desired tray.
3Change the disc.
4Press [_,, SINGLE CHANGE] again to close the tray.
You can select a desired disc display mode.
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Press [DISPLAY] during play or pause.
Press [DISPLAY, -DEMO] on the main unit during play or
pause.
Elapsed play time _ Remaining play time
Elapsed Remaining
play time "_ play time .._ Album Name
t
Tag (Artist) _ Tag (Track) _ Tag (Album) _ Track Name
Note:
*When track number 25 or greater is playing, remainingplay time
display shews "- -:- -".
*When a title is longer than 9 characters, it will scroll across the
diep,ayThescro,Ungwi,,startaftereveryaeeconds.
.... , "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 ID3tags (version 1,0and 1,1).
*Titles containing text data that the unit does notsupport 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.
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
(3A}
1 Press [_,/H, CD] and then [_, 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 [=,/H, CD] to start play.
1Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.
2Press [u, CLEAR].
3Press [PROGRAM].
4Press [ALBUM (z_ or_,_)] to select your desired
album.
To select an album directly, press the numeric
buttons after pressing [ALBUM (/-- or .-_)].
5Press [I-._-_,REW/v] or [_,-I, A/FF] to select the
track.
To select atrack directly, press the numeric buttons
after pressing [I-_-_, REW/V] or [_,-I, A/FF].
Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks.
7Press [=,/H, CD] to start play.
For two-digit track, press [=>10]once then the two digits.
For three-digit track, press [>10] twice then the three digits.
cancel Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode,
program mode
replaythe Press [PROGRAM] then [viii, CD] in the stop
program mode,

addtothe (_
program Repeatsteps3to4inthestopmode.
check program
contents
Repeat steps 4 to 6 in the stop mode.
Press [I-_-_!,REW/v] or [_, A/FF] when
"PGM" is displayed in the stop mode.
The track number, program order and disc
number are displayed:
Track number ram order
The program order is displayed followed by the
album number and track number.
clear the last Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
track
clear all Press [m, CLEAR] in the stop mode. "CLEAR
programmed ALL" is displayed. Within 5 seconds, press the
tracks 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.
You can repeat program play or other selected play mode.
Press [REPEAT].
"O" is displayed.
To cancel
Press [REPEAT] again.
"O" is cleared.
Note:
You can use repeat mode with "Program play" (,,,_page 8) and "Play
Mode function" ( ,,_ page 7).
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 favourite 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.
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This function allows you to find an album by listening to the
first track of all albums in the current disc for 10 seconds
each.
1 Press [_*/n, CD] and then [I, CLEAR].
2Press [INTRO] to start the intro function.
3While your desired album is playing, press [_-/ll, CD].
Intro mode is cancelled and the playback continues.
INTRO function is cancelled after playing the first track in the
last album.
To stop during the process, press [INTRO] or [m, CLEAR].
Note:
This function does notwork during any random/program mode.
This function enables you to search your desired album or
track.
1 Press [_*/H, CD] and then [m, 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 (z_. or -._)] to revise any
characters.
• To delete, move the cursor over the character and then
press [DEL].
1 6 MNO6
2 ABC2 7 PQRS7
3 DEF3 8 TUV8
4 GHI4 9 WXYZ9
5 JKL5 O O
>10 space!"#$%&'(),_+,-./:;=? "
You can search for "<" or ">" by entering "(" or ")'.
The special characters will be displayed as below:
h .-
$ F / /
& _ ; ,'
( : ? q
)
+ 4
Some characters may net be displayed correctly due to
the recording format/software used.
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PLAY MODE =
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-I_H,A/FF
TAPE
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STOP
DECKtI2
"ENTER ....
Press [ENTER].
Press [1_, REW/V] or [_1, A/FF] to search for
previous or next match,
The match title is displayed.
Album title eearch
Blinks to indicate albumtitle search mode
Matched album title
Track title search
Matched track title
Blinks to indicate track title search mode
5 Press [_/ll, CD] to start play from the album/track
found.
Note:
This function does notwork during any random/program mode.
NOTE on CDs
•This unit call access up to 99 tracks.
•Choose disc with this mark.
OIGITAL Aeelo
This unit can play MP3 or WMA files and CD-DA format audio
CD-R/RW that have boon 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 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 DuaJDiscs
Tile "CD" sides of DualDiscs do not meet tile 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.
Press [(b/I] to turn off the unit and remove the mains plug only
after all the displays have disappeared.
X
Always press [,'_-,OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.
Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an
accident.
Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram.
Insert one disc into the tray.