Thank you for purchasing this unit.
For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully.
Supplied Accessories ——
Stereo headphones ... 0.2: 000000 LE 1
(RP-HT104PY]
Specifications
Power
Requirement: Battery: 3 Vitwo "AA", RELAE
sizer ballenes)
AC; with optional AC adaptor
RP-AC33
Frequenay
Response: 50 Hz— 14000 Hz
Tape Speed: 17 Ip5 [4,8 cms]
Jacks
Inpul; DCIN; 3W
Сэнйуный HEADPHONES
Dimensions: 88 +119 + 32.9 пит
(Мих Hx DI) [3A Aa es)
Weight: 165 g {5.8 oz) without
battares
Belichp o es 20000 a | Desgn and Specifcabons are subject to change
(RKE210TZA) | wilhout notice.
Precautions ——— : о
Avoid usine or p'acing this unit near sources où heal,
Ma по! leave it in an automobile exposed 10 direc
sunlight far a long period of time with the doors and
windows closed, as lhe may deform the cabin,
When not in usa, disconnect the AC adaplor fram Ihe
AC power putel.
Max. 104 F (40°C) . = AL,
Precautions for listening with the head-
phones
Do not play your headsel al a high volume. Hearing
experts advise against confimuous extended play
H you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume of discontinue use
Do nol use while operating a Mmolorizad vehició. M
may creale a traffic hazard and s illegal m many
areas
You should use extreme caution or lemporanly
discontinue use in potentially hazardous savahons
Even il your headsel i an open-air Type designed to
let you hear outside sounds, dort lum up the volume
so high that you can’t hear what's around you.
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Panasonic.
Stereo Cassette Player
RQ-P30
Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Cassette Tapes
Use only good-quality tapes up la thea langlh of C00,
Do not use C-120 tapes wath this uni bacause hese
lapes can easiy become broken or stretched 1 mot
Usod wifh extreme care and may get langled with Ihe
capslan ard pressure roller.
PNG > OK || 787 NO
Do not handle, or pull
the tape oul of the
cassetle.
Pencil
Hino tape loosens. take up
Ihe stack by burning the reed
in Lhe proper direchons.
Cassettes, both recorded and unrecorded, should
nol ba stored in locations with high temperature, high
humidity or direct sunlight,
Never place a recorded casselle near a magnetic
source, such as a magnet or a TV sel as this may
affect tape performance.
Location of Controls
© Play button (PLAY >)
@ Stop button (STOP/M)
© Fast forward button (FF »»)
O Rewind button (REW <<)
O Headphones jack ( 5
© Volume control (VOLUME)
@ DC input jack (DC IN3 VO-®-©®)
© Cassette compartment
© Clip receptacle
(» Battery compartment
Belt Clip
Belt clip
Attaching
Clip to
your belt
To remove
Tape Playback
1. Connect the included stereo headphones to
the headphones jack.
2. Open the cassette compartment cover with
your hand. Insert a cassette and then close the
cassette compartment cover.
3. Press the play button and playback will begin.
4. Adjust the volume control.
5. To stop the playback, press the stop button.
Automatic stop
When the tape comes to the end during playback, the
tape stops moving automatically, the play button
returns to ils original position, and the unit is turned
off.
Fast forward and rewind
When the rewind button is pressed, the tape will be
rapidly rewound.
When the fast forward button is pressed. the tape will
be rapidly forwarded. When the tape comes to the
end press the stop button.
When the tape reaches the end by pressing the fast
forward button or the rewind button, the automatic
stop system does not function. The tape will stop, but
the motor will continue to turn, Do not leave the set in
this condilion. Be sure to press the stop button.
Maintenance
The head assembly, capstans, and pressure rollers
are in constant contact with the tape. If these parts
are dirty, the sound quality will be impaired. Periodi-
cally, clean these parts as shown.
1. Open the cassette compartment cover.
2. Pregs the play button. The playback head,
capstans and pressure rollers can be seen.
Clean them with a cotton swab.
If the head assembly is extremely dirty. clean it with a
soft cloth dampened with a little alcohol.
The use of cleaning tapes is not recommended, as
some are abrasive and may cause premature wear of
the heads. Simply, clean the head assembly as
described.
Do not clean the plastic cabinet wilh benzine or
thinner. Clean it with a cloth, dampened in a mild
solution of soap and water. Avoid excessive mois-
ture.
Avoid spray aerosol type cleaner. Some cleaners
contain corrosive chemicals that may cause internal
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roller Capstan Head
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damage and cabinet deformalion.
Head demagnetization
tn order to maintain good sound quality during
playback, it is recommended that the head assembly
be demagnetized when distortion or poor sound
quality persists after cleaning the head.
If the head assembly becomes magnetized. it could
create loss of high end frequency response.
Several types of head demagnetizers are available
and may be purchased separately at local electronics
supply stores, Follow the instructions that are sup-
plied with the device.
Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such
as magnetic screwdrivers in contact with the head
assembly.
Cotton
« swab
Power Source
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Battery Installation
Install the 2 “AA” size batteries (Panasonic R6/LR6
or equivalent, not included) as shown in the figure.
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 2 “AA” size (Panasonic R6/LR6 or
equivalent) batteries.
3. Close the battery compartment cover,
Battery removal
Press the ® side toward the © battery terminal and
lift up.
Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak
and damage (his unit.
Do not mix batteries {old and new) or types (carbon
and alkaline.)
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When the batteries are weak, the tape speed will
slow down, the sound will become distorted, and the
volume will decrease.
If the set is not used for a long period of time or is
used only from an AC power source, remove all the
batteries to prevent potential damage due to possible
battery leakage.
For AC power opération, use only Panasonic AC
adaptor (RP-AC33, optional).
Product Service
Do not atternpt to remove the cover(s) or repair the
unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Product information
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For product service, product information or assist-
ance wilh product operation, refer to the servicenter
directory.
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