The illustrations show SC-AK340.RQTV0061-6PP PCOperations in these instructions are described mainly usingremote control, but you can do the operations on the mainunit if the controls are the same.Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in the operatinginstructions are of SC-AK340 for the U.S.A. and Canada.Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.La guía rápida en español se encuentra en la página 20 -27.Operating InstructionsCD Stereo SystemModel No. SC-AK340SC-AK343SC-AK240Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the instructions completely.Please keep this manual for future reference.For U.S.A.As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Panasonic has determinedthat this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines forenergy efficiency.Table of contentsListening caution .....................................2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3Getting started .........................................4Placement of speakers............................5Overview of controls ...............................6Discs .........................................................7Cassette tape – Play and record ..........10Radio.......................................................12Timer .......................................................13Sound adjustment .................................14External unit ...........................................15Product Service .....................................15Maintenance ...........................................15When moving the unit ...........................15Troubleshooting guide ..........................16Specifi cations ........................................17Limited Warranty(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................18Limited Warranty(ONLY FOR CANADA) .......................19EspañolEspañolPreparativos iniciales ............................20Colocación de los altavoces ................21Controles ................................................22Discos .....................................................23Cintas de casete –reproducción y grabación ................24Radio.......................................................25Temporizador .........................................26SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESSUPPLIED ACCESSORIESPlease check and identify the supplied accessories.Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking forreplacement parts. (As of October 2005)In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “AccessoryPurchases” on page 18.1 x AC power supply cord(K2CB2CB00018)2 x Remote control batteries1 x FM indoor antenna(RSA0006-L)1 x AM loop antenna(N1DAAAA00001)1 x Remote ControlAK340 AK343• Silver (N2QAHB000065)For U.S.A. only• Black (N2QAYB000028)AK240• Silver (N2QAHB000065)SC-AK343 is available in the U.S.A. only.