Panasonic RXDS18 Operating Instructions

Portable Stereo CD System
RX-DS18
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORWM- |
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN’ COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR -
YOURSELF... REFER - SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CON-
FINED SPACE IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL VENTILATED
CONDITION. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
. VENTILATION CONDITION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
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For optimum. performance and safety, please read these instructions
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Before use
Supplied accessories ...........eeeerrrvererereorecen.. 2
Caution for AC mains Jead . 122422400400 0 a a ae a 00e 1... 3
Precautions ........ Creamers PS nea. 4
Conceming the remote control ..... nnnorarareana racer 5
Power SOUICES ............eereercorecerer nee ee. B
Location oí controls ................ ena eee 7
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-One-touch play Loi ieee a ee
To listen through headphones ...............eomsereevaaeo
Presetting radio broadcasts .......ece..re.. rene. ena. 9
Listening to radio broadcasts .........——re_eeesxeeco5s. 10
Listening to CDs ........ AAA RAA 11
Listening to tapes ........... ae es ee ee eee uses sus ue» 13
Changing the sound quality ............ ooo. 14
Recording
Before recording ......... dare trees 14
Recording from radio broadcasts ........ee.._eeeee.ee—s 15
Recording from CDs ......—e-—.ee=-teeme=—a a aa s ua au un 4 15
“ Usingthesleéptimer...................22000000 000000 16
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Maintenance ............ PS 16
— Concermnina CDS ........... Veau eee seen 6 Less 2 ee 0 17
Concerning cassette tapes ......... aa ea eee es 1220 17
Troubleshooting guide .......24020 04800084 0 4 ess aa несу, 18
Technical specifications ........... iii е 19
ВЕ Supplied accessories
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Please check and identify the supplied acces-
sories.
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asking for replacement paris.
| | ACmainslead ......... Nevacaca re aarecanee an. 1 pc.
(For United Kingdom: (For Australia and New Zealand:
VJA0733) RJA0035-A)
* Caution for Ac: mains s lead
(For United Kingdom) _
For your safety, please read the iollewinig text carefully.
Thin nmaalianans 16 crim Am rasta A a A
11119 appliance i 1S supplied - YY ELIT EL FEIND
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that
it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. ——.
Check forthe ASTA mark & or the BSI mark Y on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure inat ii is refiiied when ihe fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained. - o
A replacement fuse covar can h ha pu! rre chas n m’ your
local dealer.
CAL ITION! -
JF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG JS UNSUIT-
ABLE FOR THÉ SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR
MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS-
POSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELEÉCTRI-
CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN--
SERTED- INTO ANY 1 TAMPERE SOCKET.
а лем plug is to be fiited please observe the. wiring
code as shown-below. ;
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying tha tarminals i in yo! 13 ni Ta , proceed
Tod LAE pa = Яо” №! Сы? Зы? Ч
_ as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or col-
oured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red.
HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE-:
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
— THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL - OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
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CIVIC AD
“ Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of
‚ AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains
plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
lNlustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A
FigureB mA
Fuse
7 (5 ampere)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO |
- Before use
Before use
' Precautions
elf this unit 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.
= Амон using orp nlacing this unit near sanrces of heat. Da nat leava it
nan automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long time with the
doors and windows closed as this may deform the cabinet.
e Avoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections in the AC mains lead, as
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they may regul in possible Неа Nn or electro shack hazard. Also,
excessive bending, pulling or splicing of the cord should be
avoided.
e Do not unplug the AC mains lead by pulling on the cord. To do so
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May Causes pi ОТП = failure or shock hazard,
¢ Do not operate this unit on AC power in a bathroom, as a potential
shock hazard may result.
e\When not in use, disconnect the AC mains slead from the household
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main iS Ou het.
Use of batteries
eDo not use rechargeable type batteries.
eDo not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types
(manganese and alkaline, etc.). -
® Always remove old, weak or worn-out batieries promptly and dis-
pose of them properly.
eMever subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt
to disassemble them, and be sure they are not short-circuited.
elf this unit is not to be used for a long period of time-or is used only
from an AC power source, remove the batteries. and. store > them | ina
cool, dark place.
e|f a battery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them properly.
e Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting new
batteries.
elf the electrolyte comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush wit
water immediately. So. -
eKeep batteries out of reach of children.
e Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries:
e Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage
the unit.
In ihese operating instructions, “unit off” defines ine following -
modes.
“Standby” when AC nower is sed.
"Battery power off” when batteries are used.
Open the battery cover. (Push the cover in the
direction of the “MP” mark, then lift.)
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Insert the batieries in the correct polarities
(O, О).
RO3/LRO3
AON (AAA, UM-4)
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Remote control signal sensor
Transmission
window
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sensor.
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Concerning the remote control
Battery (not included) di and
removal
Remove the batteries by pulling the positive side of the battery up.
The battery life is about one year.
The batteries should be replaced if commands from the remote
control transmitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter
is held close to the front panel.
Correct method of use | - El
| Operation notes |
eDo not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor
and remote contros unit.
® Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or
to the bright light of an invertor fluorescent light.
eTake care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of ihe
remote control unit нее Нот dust.
To prevent damage -
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e Never place heavy items on it.
e Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.
e Do not spill water or other liquids on it.
Before use
Before use
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Insert your finger into the opening and push out.
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Power sources
Using a household mains outlet
FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTING.
Connect the included AC mains lead to the AC IN~ socket of the unit
and your household mains outlet.
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eBefore connecting or disconnecting the AC mains lead to the unit
make sure the unit is switched off by pressing @EE/OFF. {If the
tape is travelling, press WA STOP/EJECT as well.)
®ji ihe unit is not going ioc be used for a prolonged period of iime
disconnect the AC mains lead to conserve power.
Disconnect the AC mains lead from the AC IN~ socket on the rear
panel, and insert eight R20/LR20 (D, UM-1, not included) batteries in
the illustrated order.
When to replace the batteries
When ihe Datieries are weak:
e The power/standby/battery indicator goes off (or dims) during play.
e The unit automatically turns itself off, then “U01” and “14” appear
on ihe display.
Be sure to replace all batteries with new ones.
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| How 10 remove the parmeries 1 |
Remove batteries by inserting your finger into opening on the bottom
of the unit and pushing out.
Memory back-up batteries (not included)
In the event of a power failure, or if the AC mains lead is discon-
nected from the household mains outlet (during AC operation), or
should the batteries fail, the memory back-up batteries will preserve
the preset memory of this unit.
| Battery installation
Insert four RE/LR6 (AA, UM-3, not included) batteríes into the battery
compartment, making sure that the batteries are instalied in the
designated numerical order and that the proper polarities are main-
tained.
eTha life of the memory back-un hattaries can ha nrolonged hv
PE ER WEF Bw ——-—
keeping the AC mains lead plugged i in the household mains outlet
at all times.
e When disconnecting the AC mains lead, switch off the unit first by
pressing SYNTR/OFF, (if the tape № travelling, press MA
STOP/EJECT as well.) The life of the memory back-up batteries is
reduced if the AC mains lead is disconnected from a household
mains outlet with the power siill supplied.
| Battery removal |
Remove batteries by pulling them out from ihe battery compartment.
| Battery life |
The life of the memory back-up batteries js about one year.
Location of controls E Е о
ШЕИ unit.
Number Designation , Reference Page
(7) Deck (Recording/playback)
@ Recording bution (@ BEC)... ur... 14,15
® Playback E button (> PLAY) .................. 8,13
@ Rewind/review bution (44 REW/REV) .......... 13
& Fast forward/cue button (»» FF/CUE) .......... 13
© Stop/eject button (M/A STOP/EJECT) ......... 8,13
(7) Pause button (II PAUSE) .......e..e_.eegemenno 13
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@ Tuning/CD skip, search buttons
(TUNE/SKIP/SEARCH —/d<, +/bD) ........ „9-12
(© Function select buttons
*Tape/rpower standby button (IS /OFF) sun 6, 8
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode (refer to 4), the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.
®Tuner/band bution (BAND) ................. 8—10
e CD play/pause bution (PA ............. 8, 11, 12
4 CD stop/program clear, tuning mode select button
: (WM CLEAR/TUNE MODE) .........eeeoe-enom. 10-12
|... (3 Display panel
9.0 ® 7 ТИ ve (2 Volume control buttons (VOLUME +, ~) ... 10, 11, 13
—— id Sleep timer button (SLEEP) .................... 16
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NE OU — | (MEMORY) .................reaarecoreneme 9, 12
&&= FT >< (5) Stereo/monaural, beat proof button
Na | 2 ——— EH (FM MODE/BP) ........eeeerereannoenanonna 10, 15
== TT mn Е 7 CD play mode select bution
— (CD PLAY MODE) .........s.reneonnoaaaconnea. 11
Г (9 XBS button (XBS) ...........eemevermeonemonoo 14
| — 9 (7 Remote control signal censor (SENSOR ........ 5
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0 @ (9 Power/standby/batiery indicator
В (PWR/BATT DM) ..........eeeceroreoaaooereno 6
The indicator lights green when the unit is turned on.
M us When the AC power supply is used, it functions as an AC connec-
tion indicator. (The indicator colour changes to red when the unit
J is tumed off.)
When ihe unit is operated on batteries, ¡t functions as a battery
check indicator. (See page 6. )
29 CD tray
5 6) CD tray open button (4 CD OPEN)........... 11,15
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a —e The functions of the buttons without numbers are same as on the
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99 | |. Number Designation Reference Page
— 62 CD skip, search buttons ( -<<, DI) ......... 11,12
о = 63) Preset tuning buttons (~ PRESET TUNE A) ....9, 10
\ 4 ; Press to select the nreset channel when presettina radio hroad-
= . casts and in preset tuning.
6% Tuning buttons (— TUNE +) ................. 9,10
Press to tune in the station when presetting radio broadcasts and
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65 Sound virtualizer button (S. VIRTUALIZER) ...... 14
Before use
Before use
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
n/a
TAPE Mea
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One-touch play a
When the unit is on standby, play staris automatically when you
press one of the buttons {@, ©, ©) illustrated on left.
One touch play is not available from the remote control when batter-
jes are used as the power source. This is to save the batteries from
wearing down.
Tha aa seme Bue
Не iL vall ue
button.
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turned off from th
with the OFF
Listening to radio The station heard previously is
broadcasts @ tuned in.
Listening to CDs () Play starts from the first track of the
inserted CD.
“NO DISC” appears when no CD is
Joaded. El
Listening to tapes () Playback starts from the position of
tape inserted in the deck.
To turn off the unit:
When listening to
radio broadcasts or
CDs
Press GET/OFF. (3)
(If the tape is travelling, press l/4
STOP/EJECT as well.)
When listening to Press B/A STOP/EJECT.
tapes
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eTo change to.tape play when listening to CDs or the radio, press
EL /OFF, then press » PLAY.
e|f the tape is already travelling when listening to CDs or the radio
broadcasts, then ihe tape begins io piay when tpimss/OFF is
pressed.
olf you press P/11 or BAND when a-tape is playing, then the unit will
switch to play a CD or the radio.
The CD tray may take a longer time to open than expected if
in a cold environment.
The tray will operate normally after the unit is used for afew
hours at room temperature.
To listen through headphones
(not included) a
Turn down the volume and connect the headphones to
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
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Presetting radio broadcasts
e Up to ten FM and AM stations each can be programmed.
elf broadcast frequencies are preset in the memory, you can easily
tune in any of these frequencies.
e YD can nresoi iu inst оса stations you
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Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.
Every time you press the button; FM <—> AM
Я] Press MEMORY.
“B&D” and the frequency flash.
E While “EXE” and the freguency are flashing:
Press —/}«#< or +/»bj to select the desired
station.
“EXE” lights when an FM stereo program is being re-
ceived.
You can select the desired broadcast by using “Automatic tun-
a a a a
ing”, (See page 10.)
4 Press MEMORY.
“fed” and the preset channel number flash.
While “CEN” and the preset channel number
are flashing:
Press —/-4<d or +/»b] to select the preset
channel,
6 Press MEMORY.
if tha “STE indipatar m
step 2,
Repeat steps 2 to 6 to program other stations.
| To erase an unwanted preset channel
1. Select preset channel 3 (see page 10).
2. Press MEMORY twice (“ GTI” and the preset chan-
nel number flash).
3. While “GX” and the preset channel number are
flashing:
Press —/|¢d or +/bb] repeatediv until the nreset
channel display indicates “-—”,
4. Press MEMORY. -
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The erased preset channel will now bs skipped when seiecling
preset channels. (e. g. i1>2—4—5....)
Listening
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Listening
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Make sure you have completed the procedure for “Presetting radio
broadcasts” (on page 9).
LE Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.
Every time you press the button; FM —AWNÏ
2 Press TUNE MODE to display the preset indi-
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Cao.
~The unit is set to the preset tuning mode.
Press —/|44 or +/pp to select the preset
channel.
4 Adjust the volume.
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Listening to broadcast stations which
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enano. TT 1 Press BAND to select “FM” or “AM”.
- Every time you press the button; Fid<—AM
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Don 2 Press TUNE MODE to clear the preset indicator.
XS — The unitis set to the manual tuning mode.
3 Press —/|q« or +/p->] to tune in the station.
4 Adjust the volume.
j Automatic tuning:
This is a simple way of tuning in stations that have not been preset.
Keep —/14« or +/pp] depressed, and release it when the fre-
quency display starts to change. A station with good reception is
automatically selected and the selection process then stops.
To stop automatic tuning, press —/ 144 or +/ pp again.
Automatic tuning may stop without a station having been iuned in
when interference is encountered on neighboring airwaves. In such a
case, tune in a station by tapping —/+<< or +/»].
| Adjusting the antennas
| For FM reception:
Pull out the telescopic antenna and adjust its length and angle for
optimum reception.
For AM reception:
Turn the unit in the direction which gives the best results.
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Radio broadcasts may be hard to receive in a moving vehicie or
building because the signal may be weakened. In such cases, use
the unit near a window.
When there is a lot of noise in an FM stereo
broadcast [»)
Reduce the interference by setting the sound to monaural.
Example:
| When an FM stereo program is being received;
Press FM MODE/BP.
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To return to stereo reception, repeat the same procedure and turn off
the [MONO | display.
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Listening fo CDs
"Sequential play: a
E Press A CD OPEN, then insert the CD.
2 Push the CD tray to close it.
3 Press »/11 to start play.
Play starts from the first track and continues to the last track,
after which it automatically stops.
PF Adjust the volume.
LE
To stop the disc:
Press m CLEAR.
To Pause Press »/11 during playback.
To resume playback, press »/11.
To search Hold down —/ 4d (backward) or
forward/backward +7] (forward) during playback.
(Search)
To skip forward/ Press —/ 44 (backward) or +/pp]
backward (forward) during playback.
elf interference occurs to radios or televisions, place the unit as far
as possible from this equipment.
e Do nat press A CD OPEN during play; pause or immediately after
when you inserted the CD and closed the CD tray. CD may be
scratched.
To prevent damage F1
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Do not use irregular shape CDs (heart-shape, octagonal, etc.).
Press CD PLAY MODE before or during play. El
Every time you press the button;
Г” j= [3] — [5] — [RANDOM] — (OFF
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To repeat just one track:
Press CD PLAY MODE io select “1-[&5]".
To repeat all tracks:
Press CD PLAY MODE to select “[&]".
To start random piay:
Press CD PLAY MODE to select “ [RANDOM)”.
All tracks on the loaded CD will be played in random order. Playback
will stop automatically when all tracks have been played.
To cancel repeat play and random play:
Press CD PLAY MODE to clear “1-[&3]”, “[*5])” and “(RANDOM)”.
Pressina A CD OPEN also cancels reneat play and random play.
To repeat programmed tracks:
1. Program desired tracks (step 1 to 4 on page 12).
2, Press CDD PLAY MODE to disnlay * “est”.
3. Press P-/I11 to begin play.
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been played.
e During random play, you can search forward or backward only
within the current track.
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Program play
You can program up to 24 tracks,
Before operation:
Program play cannot be used in combination with random play.
When is displayed, press CD PLAY MODE to clear the
dienfau
Spy»
1 Press D 11, then press II CLEAR after the track
number has been displayed.
The totai number of tracks and total play time of ine CD are
displayed.
Press —/|«« or +/»p] to select the desired
track.
Press MEMORY.
“GENT” is displayed.
Repeat steps 2 through 3 until you have pro-
grammed all the tracks you want.
Press »/11.
Play will start in the programmed sequence.
When all programmed tracks have been pl
play time will be displayed.
To cancel program play:
Press lM CLEAR in stop mode to display “CLR”.
Pressing 4 CD OPEN will cancel program play.
When “--:--" appears: Ei
This means that the total play time of the programmed tracks has
exceeded 120 minutes. Tracks can still be programmed and played.
When “FULL” appears:
The number of programmed tracks is limited 10 24. No further tracks
can be programmed.
To check what has heen programmed:
Press —/14« or +/p¥»| when “Cd--P” is displayed at the end of the
program.
The display will show the track number and programmed sequence.
Memory retention of programmed tracks:
The memory retains the program even if play is stopped or the unit is
turned off.
e During program play, you can search forward or backward only
within the current track.
e During program play, skipping is always in the programmed order,
whether forward or backward.
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- Listening to tapes
Types of tapes which can be played on this unit:
Normal position/ TYPE] O
High position/T Y PE 1] X
Metal position/TYPE IV X
This unit will not be able to do full justice to characteristics of high-
position tapes and metal position tapes even if they are played back.
ET Press M/A STOP/E.JECT, load
close the lid.
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Press > PLAY to start play.
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Press @7125/OFF, then »- PLAY to switch from listening to a
CD or the radio.
El Adjust the volume.
To resume play:
Press II PAUSE again.
The unit's power is on in the pause mode. Stop tape and turn the unit
off by pressing M/4A STOP/EJECT when leaving the unit.
| To fast forward or rewind the tape
Press << REW/REV or pb FF/CUE in the stop mode.
To rewind To fast-forward
<< REW/REV DD FF/CUE
Do not press l- PLAY when rewinding or fast forwarding, as this may
jam the tape.
Be sure to press №/& STOP/EJECT before the next operation.
| To find a particular spot on a tape MA |
Press << REW/REV or pb FF/CUE during playback.
Tape play is resumed when the button is released,
To search backward To search forward
<< REW/REV bp» FF/CUE
Full auto-stop:
The automatic stop system will release ihe buttons when the tape
reaches the end during play or when recording, fast forwarding or
rewinding.
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Leader tape (Recording cannot be made.)
Adjusting the deep-bass [XBS)
When the XBS level control is adjusted, the level of the dynamic low
frequency sound range is boosted.
Press XBS.
Every time you press the button; XBS<—XBS OFF
Using the “live” effect
by remote control only
The “live” effeci aliows enjoymeni of ine 3-D feeling of iistening
to live music. Compared with earlier surround sound systems,
the sound virtualizer leaves middle-range sounds such as vo-
cals clear and gives natural width and depth to music.
Sound viriualizer js oniy effective with stereo sound.
Press S.VIRTUALIZER to display the sound virtualizer
indicator.
To cancel:
Press S.VIRTUALIZER to clear ihe sound virtu: indica
e When listening through headphones
The effect is less discernable than through the unit speakers.
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If interference increases, cancel the sound virtualizer effect.
Before recording
Only normal tapes can be used.
The sound may not be recorded properly if high position tapes and
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ein order to prevent trouble caused by flat batteries, it is recom-
mended that you either supply power to the unit from the household
mains outlet or replace all the batteries with new ones when you are
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recorded due to the effects of the signals from the TV set. Maintain
distance of at least 1.5 metres between the unit and a TV set.
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O make a blank tape:
. Load the recorded tap
. Press @ (REC).
» PLAY is also depressed with @ (REC).
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Your attention is drawn to the fact ihat recording pre-recorded
tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may
infringe copyright laws.
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Recording from radio broadcasts
Press M/4 STOP/EJECT and load the tape.
Load the tape with the side to be recorded facing upward.
Tune in the station.
(See page 10.)
3 Press e to start recording.
> PLAY is also depressed with € MEC).
To stop the recording:
Press H/4 STOP/EJECT.
To stop ine recording temporarily:
Press 11 PAUSE,
To resume recording, press II PAUSE again.
To reduce noise while recording an AM broadcast (Beat
proof function): El
Press FM MODE/BP when recording
standby mode.
Each time you press the button, “bP1” and “bP2” will be displayed
alternately. Select the position with the least noise.
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Recording
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i Press M/A STOP/EJECT and load the tape.
Load the tape with the side to be recorded facing upward.
2 Press 4 CD OPEN and insert the CD.
Press P 11, then press Bl CLEAR after the track
number has been displayed.
The total number of tracks and total play time of the CD are
displayed.
a Press © [REC] to start recording.
> PLAY is also depressed with 6 [REC).
CD play starts simultaneously.
To stop the recording: oo
Press IE CLEAR and M/A STOP/EJECT.
Recording favorite tracks
Program desired tracks (refer to steps 2 to 4 on page 12) after
step 3.
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Timer/Reference
Check “SLEEP” js displayed.
Time setting
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— Using the sleep timer
(Available only when you are listening to the radio or a CD)
This timer turns power to your unit OFF at the settime (Max. 2 hours,
settahle at 30 minute intervals), It lets vou fall asleen while listening
fo music.
While enjoying the desired source:
Press SLEEP to select the desired time.
Every time you press the button;
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After the set time has elapsed, the radio or CD will be stopped.
The unit will be tumed off if the tape is not travelling (all the indicators
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off /OFF is pressed, the set time is cancelled.
To cancel the sleep timer:
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears.
To confirm the remaining time:
Press SLEEF,
To change the time remaining during operation:
Press SLEEP to show the remaining time then press SLEEP to select
the desired time.
if you are recording during sleep operation:
When the sieep timer reaches jis set time, the radio or CD will stop,
but the tape will continue until it reaches the end of the tape. El
| Maintenance = OT
| If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
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We recommend that you periodically clean parts (the shaded por-
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Open the cassette cover by pressing l/A STOP/ÆJECT (M).
Press @ (O), holding the tab inside the deck (6).
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- With this unit, you can only play CDs A
- having this mark. —- _F1COMPACT |
However, do not use irregular shape CDs
{heart-shane, octagonal; ate), CDs of the
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sort can damage the unit. .
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“ Be sure to handle CDs according to the precautions shown on
- the left (El-P)). Failure to do so may damage the CD or the unit.
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moisture May Tom on th 12 CD. Wipe is on fT With a. DU, airy, lint-free
cloth before using the CD.
e Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
= Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids orany other solvent.
eDo not attach: labels or stickers to CDs. (Do not use CDs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.)
#Do noi use scraich-prooi protectors or covers other inan inose
“> specified for use with this unit: = o
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Storage precautions.
Be sure to store CDs. in their cases to protect them- from, dust,
scratches, and warping. -
Do not place or sore CDs in the following places:
e Locations exposed to direct sunlight
~ Humid or dusty locations: :
-e Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
elnthe glove compariment or on the rear deck of an automobile.
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_ Tapes can get caughton ihe ‘capstans. Use caution with the folowing :
types of tapes. Var] - o В
“Cassette tapes exceeding 100 minutes -
- Tapes are made of a thin film material. Do not repeatedly a advance
and stop the tape, fast-forward it or rewind jt. =
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| Storage precautions. В a | ;
Failure to operate these tapes cortéctly m may cause ihe tape to wind :
‚around the revolving paris. De
Always read the instructions provided y with your tapes,
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“Ti ape slack: may cause se the tape to break.
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Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.
Do not place or store tapes in the following places;
ein high temperature (35°C or higher) or high humidity (80% or
higher) areas _
--*)n a sirong. magnetic field (near a speaker, on top of a TV, etc.)
- This can erase a recording.
. eLocations exposed to direct sunlight
| Reference
ï Troubleshooting guide В © LS В a
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
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 directory of
Reference
Authorized Service Centers {enclosed with this Unit) in locate a convenient service center, or consult vour dealar for instructions.
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temperature? For instance, was the unit
brought straight from a cold place into a warm
location?
unit.
‘Leave it for about an hour before attempting
operation again.
- Problem Probable cause(s) | Suggested remedy Page
Common problems - a |
No operation when the unit | Is the AC mains lead still connected to the unit | Disconnect the AC mains lead from the unit.
is powered by batteries. “but disconnected from a household mains
; ЗЕ outlet while batteries are being used?
Are the batteries flat? . Replace them with new ones. Alternatively,
- use a household mains outlet as ine power
source.
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/ with their (+) and (—) polarities reversed? -
“U01” appears. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones.
О o Alternatively, use a household mains outlet as
the power source.
. ”"U02” appears. Have preparations been made to supply power | Install the batteries or connect the AC mains
o to the unit? lead. В
- When ine memory back-up batteries nave not been instalied, “VOZ” aces not appear —
When listening to the radio - |- Has the sleep timer reached its set time when Press M/4 STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.
or CDs, the unit suddenly the tape is playing? - 16
switches to playing a tape.
While listening to CDs |
Play does not start. Has the CD been installed upside down? Install the CD with the label side facing up. 11
No display of track Has there been a sudden change in - Condensation may have formed on the lens /
numbers, etc. 7
Certain sections are not
played properly.
is the CD dirty?
Wipe with a sofi cloth.
Is the CD scratched?
Replace with a new CD.
While listening to tapes В
Point the remote control properly at the unit's
san sor, and орега!е,
Js the unit's sensor exposed to direct sunlight,
fluorescent light or another strong source of
light?
Shield the sensor from strong sources of Jight..
No recording. - — - - | Has the tape’ Ss accidental erasure-prevention Cover the holes with adhesive tape. 17
tab been broken off? o : oo
High level of noise; poor Are the heads dirty? - Clean them. 16
sound quality. o
Tape is not ejected. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones or, alternatively,
The lid cannot be closed ВЕ usa a household mains outlet as the power 6
when loading the tape. source and press M/4 STOP/EJECT after
pressing » PLAY.
While listening to the radio |
High level of noise: — | Has the antenna been adjusted properly? Try changing its direction.
stations cannot be tuned in 10
well.
"Noise heard during AM — Are you using the remote control of another Use the remote control at a distance. yd
reception. : appliance near the unit? - В ,
Are you operating the unit and a TV set at the Place the unit at a distance from the TV.
. , 14
same time? .. _ . _. Alternatively, turn off the TV's power.
While using the remote control transmitter
No operation. Are the batteries flat?- Replace them with new ones.
Have the batteries been installed with their (+) Align the (+) and (=) polarities properly.
] and (—) polarities aligned properly? -
ls the remote control pointed toward the unit's Check whether anything is obstructing the path
sensor? between the remote control and the unit. 5
- Technical specifications... -—
Radio
Frequency range
FM
AM
CD player
Sampling frequency .
Decoding
Beam source
No. of channels
Wow and flutter
D/A converter
- Tape recorder
Track system
Monitor system
Recording system
Erasing system
Frequency range
Normal position
General
. Speakers
Jacks
Output
Power requirement
AC :
Battery
87.50—108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)
522—1629 kHz (9 kHz steps).
44.1 kHz
- 16 bit linear
Semiconductor laser {wavelength 780 nm)
~~ +. 2channel, stereo
Less than possible measurement data
MASH (1 bit DAC)
4 track, 2 channel, stereo
Variable sound monitor
AC bias
Multi Pole magnet
60-14,000 Hz
10 cm 6x2?
PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (16—320)
230—240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 16 W
12 V (Eight R20/LR20, D, UM-1 baîteries)
eDo not use rechargeable type batteries.
Memory back-up for computer :
Dimensions (WXHXD)
Weight
6 V (Four R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 batteries)
eDo not use rechargeable type batteries.
_ 500x146x263 mm
3.4 kg without batteries
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
MASH is a trademark of NTT.
Reference
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Lid. | | | (En) |
Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan
RQT4251-1B
F1197K1028(D)