CD Stereo System Operating Instructions SC-AK310 SC-AK210 SC-AK110 Model No. The illustrations show SC-AK310. SC-AK310 is for Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Ukraine only. SC-AK210 is for United Kingdom and Continental Europe only. SC-AK110 is for Australia and New Zealand only. Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Table of contents 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. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-AK310.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) SUOMI VAROITUS! (“EB” area code model only) LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. VAROITUS! ASENNA • ÄLÄ TITYYPPISEEN • • • TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINETKIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
Safety precautions Placement Supplied accessories Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. AC mains lead ...........................
The remote control For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland shop@ Batteries www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only) • • • • • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm. (Excluding public holidays.) Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application. Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
Set-up Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. Preparation Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords. 1 FM indoor antenna 2 AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. For Australia and New Zealand Tape the antenna where reception is best.
Front panel controls Main unit 1 AC supply indicator (AC IN) This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. 2 Standby/on switch (f f/I) 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. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ Display Remote control signal sensor ................................... 5 Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) ........ 11 Preset EQ select button (PRESET EQ) ...................
CDs CD selection 1•2 3 Choose CDs with this mark: PL PLAY REC SLEEP CLOCK AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 PROGRAM S.SOUND EQ PRESET EQ 0 10 CD TUNER TAPE BAND Do not: • • • SC-AK310 VOL x xx xx xxx xx x x CLEAR FF CD DISP DIMMER PLAY MODE XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX SC-AK110 CD DISP SC-AK210 CD/RDS DISP xxxxxxx xxxxxxx x xx xx x xxx xx x xxx x xx • use irregularly shaped CDs. attach extra labels and stickers.
PL PLAY REC SLEEP CLOCK AUTO UTO OFF TIMER PL PLAY REC SLEEP CLOCK AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 10 PROGRAM S.SOUND EQ S.
The radio: manual tuning The radio: preset tuning Remote control only There are two methods of pre-setting stations. Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset. Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in. Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands. PL PLAY REC SLEEP CLOCK AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 PROGRAM S.
Cassettes Sound quality/sound field Enhancing the sound quality PL PLAY REC SLEEP CLOCK AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 PROGRAM You can enhance the bass and treble effect of the sound. S.SOUND EQ 7 PRESET EQ 0 10 CD TUNER Press [SUPER SOUND EQ]. TAPE BAND AUX MUTING REW Remote control: Press [S.SOUND EQ]. The button light comes on. Press the button again to cancel. The button light goes out.
Recording Optional antenna connections Reducing noise when recording AM AM outdoor antenna Remote control only Hold down [PLAY MODE] while recording. Every time you hold down the button: BP1 ↔ BP2 Choose the setting with the least noise. AM outdoor antenna (not included) For Europe 5 -12 m Notes Changes to volume and sound/field quality do not affect recording. You cannot open deck 1 while recording. You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with the other.
Turning the demo function off Auto-off function PL PLAY REC SLEEP CLOCK AUTO UTO OFF TIMER SLEEP –AUTO OFF DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 10 PROGRAM S.SOUND EQ 7 PRESET EQ CD TUNER TAPE BAND AUX VOL VOL MUTING REW A demonstration of the display is shown if you have not set the clock. You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning it off. Hold down [-DISP/–DEMO] until “NO DEMO” is displayed.
Using the timers PL PLAY REC SLEEP CLOCK AUTO UTO OFF TIMER DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 10 PROGRAM S.SOUND EQ 7 PRESET EQ CD TUNER TAPE BAND AUX VOL VOL MUTING REW CLEAR FF CD DISP DIMMER PLAY MODE To cancel the timer Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) To change the settings (when the unit is on) To change the play/record times Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5. To change the source or volume 1.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the checks below. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6. Common Problems No sound. Sound stops. Sound is unfixed, reversed or comes from one speaker only. Humming heard during play. “ERROR” is displayed.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SC-AK310 CASSETTE DECK SECTION SPEAKER SECTION SB-AK310 RMS Power output 10% Total harmonic distortion 1kHz, both channels driven (Low channel) 55 W per channel (6 Ω) 10 kHz, both channels driven (High channel) 55 W per channel (6 Ω) Total Bi-Amp power 110 W per channel Input sensitivity AUX 250 mV Input impedance AUX 13.