Operating Instructions
CD Stereo System
Model No.
SC-AK340
SC-AK343
SC-AK240
The illustrations show SC-AK340.
For U.S.A.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
SC-AK343 is available in the U.S.A. only.
SUPPLLIED ACCCESSSOORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (As of October 2005)
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
Specifications ........................................17
Limited Warranty
In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory
Purchases” on page 18.
1 x AC power supply cord
2 x Remote control batteries
(K2CB2CB00018)
1 x FM indoor antenna
1 x AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00001)
(RSA0006-L)
1 x Remote Control
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• Silver (N2QAHB000065)
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................18
Limited Warranty
For U.S.A.
only
• Black (N2QAYB000028)
(ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................19
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• Silver (N2QAHB000065)
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Preparativos iniciales............................20
Colocación de los altavoces ................21
Controles................................................22
Discos.....................................................23
Cintas de casete –
reproducción y grabación ................24
Radio.......................................................25
Temporizador.........................................26
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.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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,
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 of electric
shock to persons.
Except for U.S.A.
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.
Inside of product
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Getting started
Step 1 - 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.
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Connect
Connect
Gray
Red
the left (L)
side in the
same way
the left (L)
side in the
same way
Stand the antenna
up on its base.
Red
Red (+)
Red (+)
Gray (+)
Black (–)
Black (–)
Blue (–)
Blue
Black
Black
3
Connect the FM indoor antenna.
Tape the antenna where reception is best.
Adhesive
tape
Note:
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.
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
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
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
75 Ω coaxial cable
(not included)
5-12 m
(16 - 40 ft.)
Rear panel
of this unit
ꢀ
30 mm (1 3/16˝)
Rear panel
of this unit
ꢁ
Shield braid
Core wire
15 mm (19/32˝)
AM loop antenna
(included)
ꢂ
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or
other convenient location.
• Leave the loop antenna connected.
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• The antenna should be installed by a competent
technician.
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Step 2 - Inserting batteries into the remote control
■ 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.
AA/R6/LR6
• 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 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 at the same time.
• heat or expose to flame.
• 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
When the unit is first 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
You cannot take the front net off the speakers.
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Use only the supplied speakers.
Place the front speakers so that the tweeter is on the
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.
inside.
Tweeter
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 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.
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– When adjusting the sound quality.
Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right
channel orientation is necessary.
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 these speakers to walls or
ceilings.
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Overview of controls
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.
Remote control signal
sensor
Disc trays
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.
Disc tray open/close (7)
Single disc change (8)
Disc direct play (8)
Multiple discs change (8)
Display panel
6 Disc play/pause (7)
2 Volume control
3 Tuner/Band selection (12)
Headphone jack
(PHONES)
4 Music port selection (15)
Music port jack (15)
Avoid listening for
prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing
damage.
Deck 1 open (10)
Disc skip/search, tape fast-forward/rewind,
tune/preset channel selection, time
adjustment (11)
Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8˝)
stereo (not included)
7 Tape play (10)
Record (11, 15)
Display, demonstration (5)
5 H.BASS selection (14)
Deck 2 open (10)
Stop (11)
Deck selection (11)
Deck 2 cassette holder
(10)
Deck 1 cassette holder (10)
To select the desired display during play mode.
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Each time you press the button:
Normal = Reflection = (off)
Remote control
Buttons such as 1 function the same as the controls on the main unit.
Dimmer,
1
Play timer/record timer (13)
Sleep timer (14),
Auto off
Clock/timer (13)
Disc (7)
Program (8, 12)
Numeric, characters (7, 9, 12)
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.
Play mode (7, 11, 12)
Repeat (9)
Delete (9)
6
Stop/program clear (7, 9)
7
2
3
4
Disc skip/search, tape fast-
forward/rewind, tune/preset
channel selection, time
adjustment, cursor
Album selection (7)
(7, 9, 11, 12, 13)
Intro selection (9)
Enter (8, 9)
To dim the display
panel.
Marker memory/recall (9)
Title search (9)
Display (8)
Muting
To mute the sound.
• Press the button to activate.
• Press again to cancel.
5
Preset EQ (14)
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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
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.
Numeric
buttons
Play Mode fuunction
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
Basic play
1-DISC
one selected disc.
1 DISC
Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open
the tray.
1-DISC RANDOM
one selected disc randomly.
1
1 DISC RND
The unit turns on, load a disc in the current tray with the
label facing up.
Press [0, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
ALL-DISC
all loaded discs in succession from the
selected disc to the final disc.
Example: 4→5→1→2→3.
ALL DISC
Press [6, CD] to start play.
ALL-DISC RANDOM
all loaded discs randomly.
2
ALL DISC RND
You can also press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select and
play the other loaded discs.
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.
Current disc indicator
Press [ALBUM (
album.
Press the numeric buttons to select the
track in the current album.
or
)] to select the
To
stop play
Action
Press [7, CLEAR] during play.
Display when in the stop mode:
Example:“MP3” indicates the disc contains MP3
fi le s .
Play starts from the selected track.
1-ALBUM
one selected album on the selected disc.
Press [ALBUM (
album.
1-ALBUM
or
)] to select the
1- ALBUM RANDOM all tracks in one selected album
Total number
of tracks
Total number
of albums
1-ALBUM RND
randomly.
Press [ALBUM (
album.
or
)] to select the
pause play Press [6, CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
When playback ends
skip album
The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is
changed even if the unit is turned off.
Press [ALBUM (
album during play or when in stop mode.
or
)] to select the desired
Display when selecting in stop mode (example):
Note:
You cannot use program mode together with “Play Mode function”.
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.
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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 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.
Numeric
buttons
Advanced play
Program play
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks.
Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].
1
2
Press [PROGRAM].
“PGM” appears.
Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.
3
4
Press the numeric buttons to select your desired
track.
Changing multiple discs (MULTI CHANGE)
By main unit only
Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program other tracks.
Press [6, CD] to start play.
5
Press [0, MULTI CHANGE] to open the trays.
1
2
Press the button repeatedly to check and change
multiple discs.
Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select the disc.
1
2
3
4
Press [7, CLEAR].
Note:
Press [PROGRAM].
• 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].
Press [ALBUM ( or )] to select your desired
album.
To select an album directly, press the numeric
buttons after pressing [ALBUM ( or )].
Changing a single disc (SINGLE CHANGE)
By main unit only
Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to select the
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While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other
trays.
track.
To select a track directly, press the numeric buttons
after pressing [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF].
Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE].
1
2
3
4
Press [ENTER].
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to program other tracks.
6
Press [1 3~ 5 3] to select the desired tray.
Change the disc.
Press [6, CD] to start play.
7
Press [0, SINGLE CHANGE] again to close the tray.
For two-digit track, press [
For three-digit track, press [
h
10] once then the two digits.
h10] twice then the three digits.
Checking the track information
To
Action
You can select a desired disc display mode.
cancel
Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode.
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program mode
Press [DISPLAY] during play or pause.
replay the
program
Press [PROGRAM] then [6, CD] in the stop
mode.
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add to the
program
Press [DISPLAY, –DEMO] on the main unit during play or
pause.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 in the stop mode.
Repeat steps 4 to 6 in the stop mode.
Elapsed play time Remaining play time
Elapsed
play time
Remaining
play time
Album Name
➞
➞
➞
➞
➞
8
Tag (Artist)
Tag (Track)
Tag (Album)
Track Name
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Album/Track title search
To
Action
check program Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] when
This function enables you to search your desired album or
track.
contents
“PGM” is displayed in the stop mode.
Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].
1
2
The track number, program order and disc
number are displayed:
For album title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] once.
For track title search, press [TITLE SEARCH] twice.
Track number Program order
Press the numeric buttons repeatedly to select your
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desired character then press [CURSOR ] to key in
the next character.
• You can enter up to 8 characters.
• To edit, press [CURSOR (
characters.
• To delete, move the cursor over the character and then
press [DEL].
or
)] to revise any
The program order is displayed followed by the
album number and track number.
clear the last
track
Press [DEL] in the stop mode.
Numbered
buttons
Characters
Numbered
buttons
Characters
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.
1
2
3
4
5
1
6
7
8
9
0
M N O 6
P Q R S 7
T U V 8
W X Y Z 9
0
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
Note:
• You cannot program CD-DA together with MP3 or WMA tracks.
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• 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 search for “<” or “>” by entering “(” or “)”.
The special characters will be displayed as below:
Characters Main unit
display
Characters Main unit
display
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
)
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.
Some characters may not be displayed correctly due to
the recording format/software used.
Press [MARKER] during play or stop mode to recall and
play a marked track.
Press [ENTER].
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Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to search for
Note:
previous or next match.
•
“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.
The match title is displayed.
Album title search
Blinks to indicate album title search mode
Advanced function (
Album scan
only)
Matched album title
Track title search
Matched track title
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.
Press [6, CD] and then [7, CLEAR].
1
2
3
Press [INTRO] to start the intro function.
Blinks to indicate track title search mode
Press [6, CD] to start play from the album/track
While your desired album is playing, press [6, CD].
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found.
Intro mode is canceled and the playback continues.
INTRO function is canceled after playing the first 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.
Note:
This function does not work during any random/program mode.
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Discs (Continued)
Limitations on MP3 or WMA play
NOTE on CDs
• This unit can access up to 99 tracks.
• Choose disc with this mark.
• If you have recorded MP3 or WMA on the same disc as CD-DA,
only the format recorded in the first 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 files may not
play or display the tags’ information properly.
• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded
them.
• This unit can play MP3 or WMA 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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
• 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.
Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.
Using DualDiscs
The “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it
may not be possible to play them on this unit.
WMA is
a
compression format
Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
It achieves the same sound quality
as MP3 with a file size that is smaller
than that of MP3.
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
Cassette tape – Play and record
• 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.
Numeric
buttons
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, prefix the folder and file 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.
The buttons described for “Cassette tape – Play and
record” are mainly for the main unit unless indicated
otherwise.
• Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
• This unit cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
Basic 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.
Press [3, TAPE].
1
The unit turns on.
If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One
touch play).
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Cassette tape – Play and record (Continued)
By remote control only
Press [0 OPEN] for DECK 1 or [OPEN 0] for DECK 2
2
record
specific
1) Press [DISC] and then [1] ~ [5] to select
the disc.
and insert the cassette.
Insert with the side to be played facing towards you
and the exposed tape facing down. Close the holder by
hand.
discs/tracks
Ensure disc is stopped.
2) Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired
mode (\ page 7).
Front
side
3)
For 1-ALBUM mode and 1-SONG mode:
Press [ALBUM (
album.
or
)] to select the
For 1-SONG mode:
Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to
select the track.
Press [3, TAPE] to start play.
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Tape-to-tape recording:
➀ Press [3, TAPE] and then [7, STOP].
➁ Press [0 OPEN] for DECK 1 and insert the cassette
to record.
To
stop tape playback
Action
Press [7, STOP].
fast-forward and
rewind
Press [4/REW/ ] or [ /FF/¢].
Press [¶, REC] to start recording.
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select between
loaded decks
Press [DECK 1/2] (remote control :
[PLAY MODE]).
Other basic operations
Note:
To
Action
• Tape playback is momentarily interrupted if you open the other
deck.
stop recording
Press [7, STOP].
• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
in the mechanism.
• Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be
wound up before the tape is played.
• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.
record on the other Turn the cassette over and press [¶, REC].
side of the tape
erase a recorded
sound
1) Press [3, TAPE] and then [7, STOP].
2) Insert the recorded cassette into
DECK 2. Ensure there is no cassette in
DECK 1.
3) Press [¶, REC].
Recording
Note:
Selection of tapes for recording
• Changes to volume and sound adjustments quality do not affect
Use normal position tapes.
recording.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this
unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.
• You cannot open DECK 1 while recording.
• You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with
the other.
Preparation
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin
immediately.
Erasure prevention
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent
recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
Press [OPEN 0] for DECK 2 and insert the cassette
1
to be recorded.
Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you
and the exposed tape facing down.
Select the source to be recorded.
Side A
2
Radio recording:
Tune in the station. (\ page 12)
Disc recording:
➀ Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
Press [6, CD] and then [7, STOP].
➁ Prepare the desired disc recording mode.
Tab for side B
Tab for side A
To
Action
To re-record
Normal cassette
record
programmed
tracks
Perform steps 2 to 4 in “Program play”
(\ page 8).
Perform steps 3 to 6 in “Program play”
Adhesive tape
(\ page 8).
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Radio
FM allocatiion seettting
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].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing
display of the current minimum frequency.
1
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 preset frequency
will be cleared.
Numeric
buttons
Memory preset
Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
Preparation
Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Automatic ppresetting
Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.
1
2
Manual tuning
Press and hold [PROGRAM] to start presetting.
Press [TUNER, BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
1
2
3
Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to select the
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
channels in ascending order. When finished, the last station
memorized is tuned in.
frequency of the required station.
• “ ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
• “TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
Manual presetting
To tune automatically
Press and hold [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] until the
frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto
tuning, stopping when it finds a station.
• Auto tuning may be interrupted when there is excessive
interference.
Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
1
2
Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to tune to the
required station.
Press [PROGRAM].
• To cancel auto tuning, press [4, REW/ ] or
3
[¢, /FF] once again.
Press the numeric buttons tho select a channel.
4
For channels 10 to 15 press [ 10], then the two digits.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another
station is preset in that channel.
To improve FM sound quality
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.
To cancel
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again until “MONO”
disappear.
Selectingg a presset staation
• MONO is also canceled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn off “MONO” for normal listening.
Press the numeric buttons to select the channel.
OR
Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.
1
2
Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to select the
channel.
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Timer
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to set the finishing time.
Setting thhe clock
4
This is a 12-hour clock.
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Each time you press the button:
1
Finish time
CLOCK
˚ PLAY
˚ REC
➞
➞
Original display
(
)
Within 8 seconds or so
2
3
To activate the timer
Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to set the time.
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time.
Press and hold [–˚PLAY/REC] to turn on your desired
timer.
5
˚ PLAY
˚ REC
➞
Displaying the clock
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or in standby
mode.
no display (off)
Press [y] to turn off the unit.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
6
The time is displayed for a few seconds.
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Other bbasic ooperaattions
Using the play or record timer
To
Action
change the
settings
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake
you up (play timer) or to record from the radio or music port
source (record timer).
Play timer and record timer cannot be used together.
Turn the unit on and set the clock.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6 (\ see left and
above).
change the
source or
volume
1) Press and hold [–˚PLAY/REC] to clear the
timer indicator from the display.
2) Make changes to the source or volume.
3) Do steps 5 to 6 (\ see above).
Timer
Action
check the
settings
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select
˚PLAY or ˚REC.
Play timer
Prepare the music source you want to listen to;
cassette (DECK 2 has the priority), disc number
(1~5), radio or music port source, and set the
volume.
cancel
Press and hold [–˚PLAY/REC] to clear the
timer indicators from the display.
Record
timer
Check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
(\ page 11), insert the cassette in DECK 2 and
tune to the radio station (\ page 12) or select the
music port source (\ page 15).
If you use the unit after the timers are set
After using, check that the correct tape/disc are loaded
before turning the unit off.
Note:
• The play timer will start at the preset time with volume increasing
gradually to preset level.
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function
1
2
• The record timer will start 30 seconds before the set time with the
volume muted.
• The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.
• The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function.
• If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
finish time setting will not be activated.
• If MUSIC PORT is selected as the source when the timer comes on,
the system turns on and engages MUSIC PORT as the source. If
you wish to playback or record from the portable audio equipment,
just activate the equipment’s play mode and increase the volume.
(See the portable audio equipment’s instruction manual.)
Each time you press the button:
CLOCK
˚ PLAY
˚ REC
➞
➞
Original display
˚PLAY : to set the play timer
˚REC : to set the record timer
(Proceed to the next step
)
within 8 seconds
Press [4, REW/ ] or [¢, /FF] to set the
starting time.
Play timer indicator
Start time
Record timer indicator
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to confirm.
3
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Timer (Continued)
Sound adjustment
Selecting sound effects
Preset EQ
MUSIC
PORT
jack
Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select your desired
setting.
HEAVY
SOFT
CLEAR
VOCAL
DISCO
➞
➞
➞
➞
➞
➞
FLAT (off)
HALL
LIVE
Setting
Effect
HEAVY
SOFT
Adds punch to rock
For background music
CLEAR
VOCAL
DISCO
Clarifies higher frequencies
Adds gloss to vocal
Produces sound with the same kind of lengthy
reverberations heard at a disco
LIVE
Makes vocals more alive
HALL
Adds an expansiveness to the sound to produce the
atmosphere of a great concert hall
FLAT
No effect
Enhancing the bass sound
You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass
sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your
room are not optimal.
Using the sleeep timer
To activate
Press [H.BASS].
This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically
after the set time.
To cancel
Press [H.BASS] again.
Press [SLEEP] to select your desired time.
Note:
The actual effect depends on the disc.
SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90
SLEEP OFF SLEEP 120
Sleep timer indicator
To cancel
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
Changing the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time and press
[SLEEP] again to select your desired time.
Note:
• The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can be used
together.
• The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer
settings.
• The sleep timer turns off when you perform the record function.
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External unit
Connecting to a porrtable 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
Recording from a portable audio equipment
Switch off the equalizer function (if there is any) of the
portable audio equipment before you plug into the MUSIC
PORT jack. Otherwise, sound from the speaker may be
distorted.
Press [MUSIC P.].
1
2
3
Play the portable audio equipment.
Press [¶, REC] on the main unit to start recording.
Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC PORT jack and
1
press [MUSIC P.].
Play the portable audio equipment. (See the portable
audio equipment’s instruction manual.)
2
Note:
All peripheral components and cables are sold separately.
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service - The unit should be serviced
by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
4. Safety check - After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper
working condition.
The servicer will require all components to service your
system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to
bring the entire system.
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
Product information
2. Servicing - Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other
servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
For product information or assistance with product
operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on
page 18.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer
Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website
to you.
3. Replacement parts - When parts need replacing ensure
the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or
parts that have the same characteristics as the original
parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
For a cleanerr crissper ssoound (ccasseette deck)
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
unit.
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback
and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions
that came with the cloth carefully.
When moving the unit
Remove all discs.
1
2
3
Press [y/I, POWER] to turn the unit off.
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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
display lights up and changes continuously.
Turn off the demo function. 5
If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. $
No sound.
Sound stops.
Turn the volume up.
Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include
shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive
volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.
Sound is unfixed, reversed or comes from
one speaker only.
Check the speaker connections. 4
Humming heard during play.
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords
away from this unit’s cables.
“ERROR” is displayed.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
“– –:– –” appears on the display at
standby mode.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently.
Set the time. $
“F61” is displayed.
Check and correct the speaker cords connection. 4
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
Use an outdoor antenna. 4
The stereo indicator flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
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 screen.
The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna,
change to an outdoor antenna.
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit.
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Clean the heads. &
Recording is not possible.
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. "
Playing discs
The display is wrong or play won’t start.
The disc may be upside down. !
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait for
about an hour for it to clear and try again.
The total number of tracks displayed
differs each time the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
CD-RW cannot be read.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before
recording.
“VBR–” is displayed instead of the
remaining play time.
The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
Disc trays
Disc tray(s) cannot open.
“CHGR ERR ” is displayed.
Press [y/I, POWER] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off. Switch it on again and
the tray(s) will initialize to the previous tray(s) condition.
If this still does not fix the problem, please consult the dealer.
Remote control
Remote control doesn’t work.
Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 5
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
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 power supply cord. (Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2)
2 While pressing and holding down [y/I, POWER] on the main unit, reconnect the AC power supply cord.
“– – – – – – – – –” appears on the display.
3 Release [y/I, POWER].
All the settings are returned to the factory preset.
You will need to reset the memory items.
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Specifications
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
AK340 AK343
AK240
AMPLIFIER SECTION
FTC Output power
SPEAKER SECTION
Track system
4 track, 2 channel
Type
Heads
THD 10%, both channels driven
50 Hz to 3 kHz
2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Record/playback Solid permalloy head
Speaker(s)
Woofer
Tweeter
Impedance
Input power (IEC)
Erasure
Motor
Recording system
Erase system
Tape speed
Double gap ferrite head
DC servo motor
(Low channel)
16 cm (61/2˝) cone type
6cm (23/8˝) cone type
3 Ω
AK340
: 81 W per channel (3 Ω)
AC bias 100kHz
AK343
: 77 W per channel (3 Ω)
AC erase 100kHz
115 W (Max)
4.8 cm/s (17/8 ips)
3 kHz to 12 kHz
(High channel)
AK340
Output sound pressure level
83 dB/W (1.0 m)
4 kHz
Overall frequency response (+3 dB, –6 dB)
at DECK OUT
Cross over frequency
: 81 W per channel (3 Ω)
NORMAL
S/N Ratio
Wow and flutter
35 Hz to 14 kHz
50 dB (A weighted)
0.18% (WRMS)
Frequency range 38 Hz to 28 kHz (–16 dB)
AK343
: 77 W per channel (3 Ω)
55 Hz to 26 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 220 x 330 x 208 mm
(821/32˝ x 13˝ x 83/16˝)
Total FTC Bi-Amp power
Fast forward and rewind time
Approx. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
AK340
AK343
: 324 W
: 308 W
Mass
2.8 kg (6.2 Ib.)
RMS output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
1 kHz
(Low channel)
GENERAL
DISC SECTION
Power supply
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Disc played [8 cm (3˝ ) or 12 cm (5˝ )]
(1) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(2) CD-R/RW
AK340 AK343
Power consumption
: 125 W
: 100 W
AK240
AK340
: 105 W per channel (3 Ω)
(CD-DA, MP3, WMA formatted disc)
(3) MP3/WMA
Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 330 x 343 mm
AK343
: 100 W per channel (3 Ω)
(927/32˝ x 13˝ x 131/2˝)
10 kHz
Bit rate
MP3, WMA
Mass
Operating temperature range
+5 to +35 °C (+41 to +95°F)
Operating humidity range
5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
6.6 kg (14.6 Ib.)
(High channel)
32 kbps to 320 kbps
AK340
: 105 W per channel (3 Ω)
Sampling frequency
MP3/WMA
CD-DA
Decoding
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
44.1 kHz
AK343
: 100 W per channel (3 Ω)
Total Bi-Amp power
16 bit linear
AK340
AK343
: 420 W
: 400 W
Digital filter
D/A converter
Pick up
Wavelength
Beam Source
8 fs
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.28 W
MASH (1 bit DAC)
Note:
780 nm
Semiconductor laser
AK240
AMPLIFIER SECTION
FTC Output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
100 Hz to 10 kHz
1. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by
the digital spectrum analyzer.
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 2(Stereo) (FL, FR)
90 W per channel (3
Ω)
AK340 AK343
SPEAKER SECTION
Type
Total FTC power
RMS Output power
THD 10%, both channels driven
180 W
AK340 AK343
3.
The labels “HIGH” and
“LOW” on the rear of the speakers refer
to High frequency and Low frequency.
3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker(s)
Woofer
Tweeter
Super tweeter
Impedance
HIGH
1 kHz
115 W per channel (3
Ω)
16 cm (61/2˝) cone type
6cm (23/8˝) cone type
Piezo type
Total output power
230 W
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS
SECTION
Preset station
3 Ω
FM 15 stations
AM 15 stations
LOW
3 Ω
Input power (IEC)
HIGH
LOW
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.9 to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)
87.5 to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Sensitivity
110 W (Max)
110 W (Max)
Output sound pressure level
83 dB/W (1.0 m)
2.6 kHz, 10 kHz
4.0 µV (IHF)
Cross over frequency
Frequency range 37 Hz to 23 kHz (–16 dB)
44 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
S/N 26dB
2.2 µV
Antenna terminal(s) 75 Ω (unbalanced)
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Frequency range
520 to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Sensitivity
247 x 330 x 221mm
(923/32˝ x 13˝ x 811/16˝)
Mass
3.0 kg (6.6 Ib.)
S/N 20 dB (at 1000 kHz)
Music Port input jack
560 µV/m
Terminal
Sensitivity
Phone jack
Terminal
Stereo, 3.5 mm (1/8˝) jack
100 mV, 4.7 kΩ
Stereo, 3.5 mm (1/8˝) jack
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Audio Products
Limited Warranty
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
Limited Warranty Coverage
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic
Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the
date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair
your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or
a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by
the warrantor.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage.ThewarrantyALSODOESNOTCOVERdamageswhichoccurred
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by
the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse,
neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance,
power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use
(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of
the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Product of Part Name
Parts
Labor
Audio Products (except items listed
below)
One (1) year
One (1) year
USB Reader-Writer, Personal
Computer Card Adapters
One (1) year
Not
Applicable
(in exchange for defective item)
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time,
travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other
memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration
only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Accessories: Headphones,
Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters
Ninety (90)
days
Ninety (90)
days
Rechargeable Batteries,
DVD-R/-RAM Discs (in exchange for
defective item)
Ten (10) days
Not
Applicable
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable
Battery Packs (in exchange for
defective item)
Ninety (90)
days
Not
Applicable
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer
or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses
listed for the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor.
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You
must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty
only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a
new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof
of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories;
or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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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
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
Ninety (90) days
Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)
Panasonic Audio / SD Audio Product
Panasonic DVD Product
Panasonic Combination DVD Player / VCR
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder / VCR
Accessories including rechargeable batteries
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed,
subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has
been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the
exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #:
1-800 #:
(905) 624-5505
1-800-561-5505
Fax #:
Email link:
(905) 238-2360
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link : “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”
IFYOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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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 1 - 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
la misma
forma en
el lado
Conecte de
la misma
forma en
el lado
Gris
Rojo
Ponga la antena
en posición vertical
sobre su base.
izquierdo (L)
izquierdo (L)
Rojo
Rojo (+)
Rojo (+)
Gris (+)
Negro (–)
Negro (–)
Azul (–)
Negro
Azul
Negro
3
Fije la antena donde la recepción sea major.
Cinta
adhesiva
Nota:
4
Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA
Para su referencia
Para ahorrar energía cuando no utiliza el aparato durante
mucho tiempo, desenchúfelo de la toma de CA.
Después de enchufar el aparato tendrá que reponer algunos
elementos de la memoria.
El cable de alimentación de CA incluido es para ser usado con
este aparato solamente.
No lo utilice con otro equipo.
Paso 2 - Introducción de pilas en el mando a distancia
■ Pilas
R6/LR6, AA
• Inserte los polos (+ y –) de la forma que se indica en el mando a distancia.
• Retire las pilas si no va a utilizar el mando a distancia durante un periodo de
tiempo largo. Guárdelas en un lugar fresco y oscuro.
• Reemplace las pilas si el aparato no responde al mando a distancia a pesar
de utilizarlo cerca del panel delantero.
• No utilice baterías recargables.
• Un mal manejo de pilas en el control remoto puede provocar fugas
electrolíticas, que pueden provocar fuego.
• Si las pilas tienen fugas de electrólito, consulte a su distribuidor.
Si el electrólito entra en contacto con cualquier parte de su cuerpo, lave la
parte afectada con agua abundante.
No:
• mezcle nunca pilas viejas y nuevas.
• utilice nunca pilas de diferentes tipos a la vez.
• caliente nunca las pilas ni las exponga a las llamas.
• desmonte nunca las pilas ni las cortocircuite.
• intente nunca recargar pilas alcalinas o de manganeso.
• utilice nunca pilas cuya cubierta protectora esté levantada.
• ponga nunca objetos pesados encima del mando a distancia.
• derrame nunca líquidos sobre el mando a distancia.
■ Utilización
Diríjalo al sensor del mando a distancia, evitando los obstáculos, desde
una distancia máxima de 7 m (23 pies) directamente frente al aparato.
Consulte la página 22 para ver la posición del sensor de la señal del
mando a distancia.
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Paso 3 - Función de demostración
Cuando el aparato se enchufe por primera vez puede aparecer en el
visualizador una demostración de sus funciones.
Si el ajuste de demostración está desactivado, usted podrá activarlo
seleccionando “DEMO ON”.
Mantenga pulsado [DISPLAY, –DEMO].
La visualización cambia cada vez que se pulsa el botón.
NO DEMO (desactivación) Ô DEMO ON (activación)
Durante el modo de espera, seleccione “NO DEMO” para reducir el consumo
de energía.
Nota:
La función DEMO no se puede activar cuando la función DIMMER está activada.
Colocación de los altavoces
No quite la red frontal de los altavoces.
AK340 AK343
Coloque los altavoces delanteros de forma que el altavoz
de agudos quede en la parte interior.
Utilice solamente los altavoces suministrados.
Lacombinacióndelaunidadprincipalylosaltavocesproporciona
el mejor sonido. Utilizando otros altavoces se puede estropear
la unidad y el sonido quedará afectado negativamente.
Agudos
Nota:
• Mantenga sus altavoces alejados un mínimo de 10mm (13/32˝)
del sistema para disponer de una ventilación apropiada.
• Estos altavoces no disponen de blindaje magnético. No los ponga
cerca de televisores, ordenadores personales y otros dispositivos a los
que afecte fácilmente el magnetismo.
• Si reproduce el sonido con niveles altos durante largos periodos de
tiempo podrá dañar los altavoces y reducir su duración.
• Reduzca el volumen para evitar daños en los casos siguientes.
– Cuando reproduzca sonido distorsionado.
– Cuando ajuste la calidad del sonido.
AK240
Los altavoces han sido diseñados identicamente por
lo que no es necesario orientar el canal derecho o
izquiedo.
Precaución
• Use los altavoces sólo con el sistema
recomendado. De lo contrario, se podrían
dañar el amplificador y los altavoces, y se
podría ocasionar un incendio. Consulte
a un técnico de servicio especializado
si se ha producido algún daño o si se ha
producido un cambio repentino en su
funcionamiento.
• No instale estos altavoces en paredes ni
techos.
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Controles
Aparato principal
Los números entre paréntesis indican la página de referencia.
Indicador de alimentación de CA [AC IN]
Este indicador se encenderá cuando el aparato
esté conectado a la red de CA.
Sensor de señal del
mando a distancia
Bandeja de discos
1 Interruptor de alimentación en espera/
conectada [y/l, POWER] (10, 16)
Abrir/cerrar bandeja de
disco (23)
Pulse este interruptor para cambiar del
modo de alimentación conectada al modo de
alimentación en espera o viceversa. En el modo
de alimentación en espera el aparato consume
una pequeña cantidad de corriente.
Cambiar un sólo disco (8)
Reproducción directa de
disco (8)
6 Reproducción/pausa
de disco (23)
Cambiar múltiples discos (8)
Visualizador
2 Control de volumen
3 Selector de sintonizador/banda (25)
Toma de auriculares
(PHONES)
Procure evitar utilizarlos
mucho rato con el fin de
evitar lesiones auditivas.
Tipo de clavija: estéreo de
3,5 mm (1/8˝)
4 Selección de puerto de música (15)
Conector de puerto de música (15)
Apertura de la platina 1 (24)
Omitir/buscar disco, avance rápido de cinta
/rebobinar, sintonizar/selección de canal
presintonizado, ajuste de tiempo (24)
(no suministrada)
7 Reproducción de la
cinta (24)
Apertura de la platina
2 (24)
Grabación (15, 24)
Visualización, demostración (21)
5 Selección H.BASS (14)
Paro (24)
Selección de platina (24)
Portacinta de la platina 1 (24)
Portacinta de la platina
2 (24)
Mando a disttancia
Los botones como el 1 funcionan del mismo modo que los botones del aparato principal.
Reducción de la iluminación
del visualizador,
1
Temporizador de
reproducción/grabación (26)
Temporizador para dormir (14),
Apagado automático
Reloj/temporizador (26)
Disco (23)
Programas (8, 12)
Numerados, caracteres
(9, 23, 25)
Esta función de
apagado automático le permite
apagar el aparato en modo disco o
cinta, sólo después de 10 minutos
sin utilizarlo.
Selector del modo de
reproducción (23 ~ 25)
Repetición (9)
6
• Mantenga pulsado [–AUTO OFF]
para activar esta función.
• Mantenga pulsado [–AUTO OFF]
de nuevo para cancelar.
• El ajuste se mantiene aunque el
aparato esté apagado.
Parada/cancelación de
programas (9, 23)
Borrado (9)
7
2
3
4
Omitir/buscar disco,
avance rápido de cinta,
sintonizar/selección de canal
presintonizado, ajuste de
tiempo, cursor (9, 23, 25, 26)
Selección de àlbum (7)
Selección de intro (9)
Introducir (8, 9)
Para reducir la
iluminación del visualizador.
Marcación de memoria/
recuperación (9)
Búsqueda de títulos (9)
Visualizador (8)
Silenciamiento
5
Ecualizador preajustado (14)
Para silenciar el
sonido.
• Pulse el botón para activarlo.
• Vuélvalo a pulsar para cancelar.
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Discos
saltar pistas
Pulse [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF].
• Durante la reproducción aleatoria (\ ver abajo,
“Función de modo de reproducción”), no
se puede saltar a pistas que ya han sido
reproducidas.
Durante el modo 1-ALBUM y 1-ALBUM RANDOM,
el salto de pista sólo puede realizarse dentro del
álbum actual.
buscar por
pistas
Botones
numéricos
Mantenga pulsado [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF]
durante la reproducción o la pausa para buscar.
• Durante la reproducción programada
(\ página 8), o la reproducción aleatoria
(\ ver abajo, “Función de modo de
reproducción”), usted sólo puede buscar dentro
de la pista.
Función de modo de reproducción
Puede escuchar discos específicos y pistas.
Preparación
Seleccione y reproduzca sus discos deseados.
Reproducción básica
Pulse [PLAY MODE] para seleccionar el modo deseado.
Pulse [0, OPEN/CLOSE] en la unidad principal para
abrir la bandeja.
El aparato se enciende, carga un disco en la bandeja
actual con la etiqueta hacia arriba.
1
Modo
Para reproducir
1-DISC
un disco seleccionado.
1 DISC
Pulse [0, OPEN/CLOSE] para cerrar la bandeja.
1-DISC RANDOM
un disco seleccionado aleatoriamente.
Pulse [6, CD] para iniciar la reproducción.
También puede pulsar [DISC] y a continuación
[1] ~ [5] para seleccionar y reproducir los otros discos
cargados.
1 DISC RND
2
ALL-DISC
todos los discos cargados en sucesión
del disco seleccionado al último disco.
Ejemplo: 4→5→1→2→3.
ALL DISC
ALL-DISC RANDOM
todos los discos cargados en orden
aleatorio.
ALL-DISC RND
Indicador del disco actual
1-SONG
una melodía seleccionada del disco
seleccionado.
1-SONG
Para
parar
Acción
Pulse los botones numéricos para
seleccionar la pista en el disco actual.
La reproducción empieza desde la pista
seleccionada.
Pulse [7, CLEAR] durante la reproducción.
reproducción
Visualización en el modo de parada:
Ejemplo: “MP3” indica que el disco contiene
archivos MP3.
Pulse [ALBUM (
o
)] para
seleccionar el álbum.
Pulse los botones numéricos para
seleccionar la pista en el álbum actual.
La reproducción empieza desde la pista
seleccionada.
Número total
de pistas
Número total
de álbumes
1-ALBUM
un álbum seleccionado del disco
seleccionado.
1-ALBUM
Pulse [ALBUM (
o
)] para
seleccionar el álbum.
interrumpir la Pulse [6, CD] durante la reproducción.
reproducción Vuelva a pulsar para reanudar la reproducción.
1- ALBUM RANDOM todas las pistas de un álbum
saltar álbum
1-ALBUM RND
seleccionado aleatoriamente.
Pulse [ALBUM (
seleccionar el álbum.
o
)] para
Pulsar [ALBUM (
album deseado durante la reproducción o en el
modo de paro.
o
)] para seleccionar el
Mostrar al seleccionarlo en modo de paro
(ejemplo):
Cuando termine la reproducción
El modo de reproducción actual se retendrá en la memoria,
aunque se apague el aparato, hasta que se cambie.
Álbum actual
Número de pistas
del álbum actual
• Esta función no funciona en modo 1-DISC
RANDOM y ALL-DISC RANDOM. Es aplicable
únicamente durante el modo paro del
programa.
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Cintas de casete – reproducción y grabación
Grabación
Selección de las cintas para la grabación
Use cintas de posición normal.
Pueden usarse cintas de posición alta y de metal, pero el
aparato no las grabará ni las borrará correctamente.
Preparación
Rebobine la cinta original para que la grabación pueda
comenzar de inmediato.
Pulse [OPEN 0] para la platina 2 (DECK 2) e inserte
1
la cinta que hay que grabar.
Inserte con el lado que va a grabar hacia usted y con la
cinta expuesta hacia abajo.
Seleccione la fuente que va a grabar.
Grabación de disco:
2
① Inserte el(los) CD(s) que desee grabar.
Pulse [6, CD] y luego [7, STOP].
② Prepare el modo de grabación del disco deseado.
Botones
numéricos
Para
Acción
Mando a distancia solamente
grabación
1-DISC/
ALL-DISC
1) Pulse [DISC] y luego [1]~[5] para
seleccionar el disco.
Asegúrese de que el disco esté
parado.
2) Pulse [PLAY MODE] para seleccionar
el modo deseado (\ página 23).
Pulse [¶, REC] para iniciar la grabación.
3
Los botones descritos para “Cintas de casete –
reproducción y grabación” son principalmente para la
unidad a no ser que se indique lo contrario.
Otras ooperaciiones bbáásicas
Para
Acción
Reproducción básica
detener la grabación
Pulse [7, STOP].
Puede utilizar la platina 1 (DECK 1) o platina 2 (DECK 2)
para reproducir cintas.
grabar en la otra cara Dé la vuelta a la cinta de casete y pulse
de la cinta [¶, REC].
Use cintas de posición normal.
Las cintas de posición alta y de posición metal pueden
reproducirse, pero el aparato no podrá reproducir
perfectamente las características de estas cintas.
Pulse [3, TAPE].
1
El aparato se enciende.
Si ya se introdujo una cinta de casete, la reproducción
empezará automáticamente (Reproducción de un
toque).
Pulse [0 OPEN] para la platina 1 (DECK 1) o
2
[OPEN 0] para la platina 2 (DECK 2) e insertar la
cinta.
Inserte con el lado que va a reproducirse hacia usted y
con la cinta expuesta hacia abajo. Cierre el portacasete
con la mano.
Lado
delantero
Pulse [3, TAPE] para iniciar la reproducción.
3
Para
Acción
detener la
reproducción
Pulse [7, STOP].
avanzar rápidamente Pulse [4/REW/ ] o [ /FF/¢].
o rebobinar
seleccionar entre las Pulse [DECK 1/2] (mando a distancia :
platinas cargadas
[PLAY MODE]).
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Radio
Sintonizaación manual
Grabación de emisoras en memoria
Se puede presintonizar un máximo de 15 emisoras en cada
banda, FM y AM.
Pulse [TUNER, BAND] para seleccionar “FM” o “AM”.
1
2
3
Pulse [PLAY MODE] para seleccionar “MANUAL”.
Preparación
Pulse [TUNER, BAND] para seleccionar “FM” o “AM”.
Pulse [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF] para seleccionar
la frecuencia de la emisora requerida.
• Se visualizará “ ” cuando esté siendo recibida una
emisora estéreo por FM.
• Se visualizará “TUNED” cuando se sintonice con
precisión una emisora de radio.
Presintonización aautomáática
Sintonice la frecuencia desde la que quiere
comenzar a presintonizar.
1
Mantenga pulsado [PROGRAM] para iniciar la
presintonización.
2
Para sintonizar automáticamente
Mantenga pulsado [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF] hasta que
la frecuencia empiece a cambiar rápidamente. El aparato
inicia la sintonización automática y se detendrá cuando
encuentre una emisora.
• La sintonización automática tal vez se interrumpa cuando
las interferencias sean excesivas.
• Para cancelar la sintonización automática, pulse una vez
más [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF].
El sintonizador presintonizará en los canales, en orden
ascendente, todas las emisoras que pueda recibir. Cuando
termine, se sintonizará la última emisora memorizada.
Presintonizacióón manual
Para mejorar la calidad del sonido de FM
Mantenga pulsado [PLAY MODE] para visualizar
“MONO”.
Pulse [PLAY MODE] para seleccionar “MANUAL”.
1
2
Pulse [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF] para seleccionar la
Para cancelar
emisora deseada.
Pulse y mantenga pulsado [PLAY MODE] otra vez hasta
que “MONO” desaparezca.
Pulse [PROGRAM].
3
4
• MONO también se cancelará si se cambia la frecuencia.
• Deje “MONO” apagado para la escucha normal.
Pulse los botones numéricos para seleccionar el
canal.
Para los canales 10 a 15 pulse [
dígitos.
h10] y luego los dos
Ajuste de la asignación de FM
La emisora que ocupa un canal se borrará si se
presintoniza otra emisora en ese canal.
Aparato principal solamente
Este sistema le permite recibir emisiones de FM asignadas
en pasos de 0,1 MHz.
Selección de una emisora ppresinttonizada
Para cambiar el paso a 0,1 MHz
Pulse los botónes numéricos para seleccionar el canal.
Mantenga pulsado [TUNER, BAND].
1
Después de unos segundos, la visualización cambiará a
una visualización parpadeante de la frecuencia mínima
actual.
O
Continúe pulsando [TUNER, BAND].
2
Pulse [PLAY MODE] para seleccionar “PRESET”.
• Si la frecuencia mínima cambia, suelte el botón. Para
volver al paso original, repita los pasos anteriores.
• Después de cambiar el ajuste de “asignación”, las
frecuencias previamente preajustadas en la memoria
se borrarán.
1
2
Pulse [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF] para seleccionar
el canal.
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Temporizador
Pulse [CLOCK/TIMER] para seleccionar el
temporizador deseado.
1
2
Cada vez que pulse el botón:
CLOCK
˚ PLAY
˚ REC
➞
➞
Visulización original
˚PLAY : para ajustar el temporizador de reproducción
˚REC : para ajustar el temporizador de grabación
(Vaya al paso siguiente
)
antes de que pasen 8 segundos
Pulse [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF] para ajustar la
hora de inicio.
Indicador del temporizador de reproducción
Hora de inicio
Indicador del temporizador de grabación
Puesta en hora
Pulse [CLOCK/TIMER] para confirmar.
3
4
Éste es un reloj de sistema de 12 horas.
Repita los pasos 2 a 3 para ajustar la hora de
finalización.
Pulse [CLOCK/TIMER] para seleccionar “CLOCK”.
1
Cada vez que pulse el botón:
CLOCK
˚ PLAY
˚ REC
➞
➞
Visulización original
Hora de finalización
(
)
Entre 8 segundos después
2
3
Pulse [4, REW/ ] o [¢, /FF] para ajustar la
hora.
Pulse [CLOCK/TIMER] para terminar de poner la
hora.
Para activar el temporizador
Visualización del reloj
Pulse una vez [CLOCK/TIMER] cuando el aparato esté
encendido o en el modo de espera.
Mantenga pulsado [–˚PLAY/REC] para encender el
5
temporizador deseado.
˚ PLAY
˚ REC
➞
La hora se muestra durante unos pocos segundos.
Nota:
Ninguna visualización (desactivado)
Vuelva a poner en hora el reloj con frecuencia para mantener su
precisión.
Pulse [y] para apagar el aparato.
El aparato debe estar apagado para que funcionen los
temporizadores.
6
Utilización del temporizador de
reproducción/grabación
Puede ajustar el temporizador para que se encienda a
una hora determinada para despertarle (temporizador de
reproducción) o para grabar la radio o fuente de puerto de
música (temporizador de grabación).
El temporizador de reproducción no puede utilizarse en
combinación con el temporizador de grabación.
Encienda el aparato y ponga en hora el reloj.
Temporizador Acción
Temporizador
de
reproducción
Prepare la fuente de música que desea
escuchar (la platina 2 [DECK 2] tiene
prioridad), número de disco (1~5), radio
o fuente de puerto de música y ajuste el
volumen.
Temporizador
de grabación
Compruebe las lengüetas de prevención de
borrado del casete (\ página 11), inserte el
casete en la platina 2 (DECK 2) y sintonice la
emisora de radio (\ página 12) o seleccione la
fuente del puerto de música (\ página 15).
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Nota:
Otras operaciones básicas
• El temporizador de reproducción se pondrá en marcha a la hora
programada y el volumen aumentará gradualmente hasta el nivel
seleccionado.
• El temporizador de grabación de registro comenzará 30 segundos
antes del tiempo del sistema con el volumen silenciado.
• Si el temporizador está activo, se encenderá todos los días a la
hora fijada.
Para
Acción
cambiar la
configuración
Repetir los pasos de 1 a 4 y 6
(\ página 26).
cambiar la fuente o
el volumen
1) Mantenga pulsado [–˚PLAY/REC]
para cancelar el temporizador
indicador del visualizador.
2) Cambie la fuente o el volumen.
3) Realice los pasos 5 a 6 (\ página 26).
• El aparato debe estar en modo de espera para que el temporizador
funcione.
• Si apaga el aparato
y
lo vuelve
a
encender mientras esté
funcionando un temporizador, no se activará el ajuste de tiempo
de terminación.
compruebe la
configuración
Pulse [CLOCK/TIMER] repetidamente
seleccione ˚PLAY o ˚REC.
• Si se selecciona el puerto música (MUSIC PORT) como fuente
cuando el temporizador avance, el sistema se enciende y utilice el
puerto de música (MUSIC PORT) como fuente. Si desea reproducir
o grabar desde el equipo reproductor portátil de audio, solo ha de
activar el modo reproducir del equipo reproductor y aumentar el
volumen. (Ver el manual de instrucciones del reproductor portátil
de audio.)
cancelar
Mantenga pulsado [–˚PLAY/REC] para
cancelar el temporizador indicadores del
visualizador.
Si utiliza el aparato después de haber ajustado los
temporizadores
Tras la utilización del aparato, compruebe que la cinta/disco
correcto esté introducido antes de apagar el aparato.
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