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Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
ново. RX-FT560
Panasonic
Read these instructions completely before operating this unit,
Thank you for purchasing this unit.
For optimum performance, follow these operating instructions carefully.
rE PON AA VE TE shell E e он 3.
elf 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.
e Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do
not leave it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for
a long time with the doors and windows closed as this may
deform the cabinet.
eAvoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections in the AC
power cord, as they may result in possible fire or electric
shock hazard. Also, excessive bending, pulling or splicing
of the cord should be avoided.
eDo not unplug the AC power cord by pulling on the cord.
To do so may cause premature failure or shock hazard.
*Do not operate the set on AC power in a bathroom, as a
potential shock hazard may result.
eWhen not in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the
AC power outlet,
eThe Function Selector switch does not separate entire unit
from mains even if in “TAPE/[OFF]" position.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.
Use only good-quaiity tapes up to the length of C-90, Do not
use C-120 tapes with this unit because these tapes can
easily become broken or stretched if not used with extreme
care and may get tangied with the Capstan and Pressure
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¢ If the tape loosens, take up the
slack by turning the reel in the
proper directions.
Do not handle, or pull the tape
out of the cassette. |
Notes: |
else normal type of cassette tapes only, if other
tapes are used, you may not obtain optimum
performance.
e(assettes, both recorded and unrecorded, should
not be stored in locations with high temperature,
high humidity or direct sunlight. Never place a
recorded cassette near a magnetic source, such as
a magnet or a TV set as this may affect tape
performance.
E Battery Operation
1. Open the Battery Compartment cover as shown in the
figure.
2. Insert 8 UM-1 (Panasonic R20/LR20 or equivalent)
batteries into the Battery Compartment, making sure that
the proper polarities are maintained, and that the
batteries are installed in the specified numerical order.
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3. Replace the compartment cover.
eBattery removal
Remove as shown in the figure below,
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eLoad new batteries with their polarities (8 and 6)
aligned correctly.
Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal shon-
circuit may occur.
elf this unit is not to be used for a long period of time,
or used on AC power source, remove all batteries
and store thern in a cool and dry place,
eRemove spent batteries immediately.
#Do not use old and new batteries together. Also
never use an aikaline battery with a manganese
q battery.
eBattery lite
When the batteries are weak, the tape speed wil! slow down,
the sound will become distorted, and the volume will
decrease.
Set the Function Selector to “TAPE[GFF)". Press the
Playback Button. When the sound is distorted, it is time to
replace all the batteries with new ones.
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E AC Power Operation
Connect the included AC power cord to the AC Socket in the
unit and your household AC power outlet,
AC power cord
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Note:
To operate on battery power, unplug the AC power
cord from the household AC power outlet and the AC
Socket on the unit,
MA-FTREY
O Headphones Jack (PHONES)
O Built-in Microphone (MIC) ® L Deck 2 (For Recording and Playback) |
© CD/Line Input Jacks ((CDYLINE IN) Pause Button (15 PAUSE)
Stop/Eject Button ( El STOP/EJECT)
o | DECK 1 (For Playback) | Fast Forward/Cue Button (4</CUE)
Rewind/Review Button (»»/REV)
Playback Button (<< PLAY)
Record Button (e ¡RECORD | /
O Band Selector (BAND)
® Tuning Control (TUNING)
® Speakers [Tweeter]
Speakers [Woofer
© Extra Bass System Switch (XBS) © Deck 1 Le Compartment
© Graphic Equalizer Controls © FM Stereo Indicator (FM STEREO)
о Volume Control (VOLUM E) ® Deck 2 Cassette Compartment
© Function Selector (SELECTOR)
© Editing Mode/Beat Proof Selector
(EDITING/B.P)
Deck 1 Reverse Mode Selector
(3 CD = REV MODE)
Stop/Eject Button (BB STOP/EJECT)
Fast Buttons ( 44 —FAST.— >»)
Playback Button (-< > PLAY)
q Direction Button ( <> DIR)
Cassettes are provided with plastic tabs (as illustrated) to
prevent accidental erasing of a recording.
Recordings can be made only when the tab is intact. There
is one tab for each side (track) of the tape. To preserve a
valuable recording, the tab(s) should be broken off with a
small screwdriver.
H you want to record on a track whose tab has already been
у broken off, use cellophane tape to cover the hole, and
Ф record.
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‚ Set the Function Selector to “RADIO”,
. Set the Band Selector to the desired radio band.
. Tune in your favourite station using the Tuning Control,
Level Control to the desired settings.
(Refer below for the operation of the Graphic Equalizer.)
5. The radio can be turned off by setting the Function
Selector to "TAPE/OFF]”.
Notes:
eTo receive FM stereo broadcasts, set the Band
Selector to "FM STEREO”. The FM Stereo Indica-
tor will light during stereo broadcasts.
elf FM stereo reception is poor (excessive noise, FM
Stereo indicator flickers), set the Band Selector to
“FM”. This will reduce the noise and provide clear
reception; however, the broadcast will not be heard
in stereo.
B® Graphic Equalizer
It allows you to tailor the frequency response of the unit to
compensate for room acoustics and other factors which
affect frequency response. The overall tone can be altered
by adjusting the controls which control the following fre-
quency bands:
100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz.
Positioning the control to the "+" side of the detent will
amplify the corresponding frequency band; the "—" side will
attenuate №,
Н the XBS Switch is set to "ON",
functions as an XBS Level Control.
the 100 Hz Control
© Extra Bass System
When the XBS Switch is set to "ON", the dynamic low
frequency ranges are boosted. Adjust the level by using the
XBS Level Control. It is amplified at low volume levels and
attenuated at high volume levels. Using this system with
Graphic Equalizer helps you to get more dynamic sounds.
Notes:
eThe Extra Bass System effect may be different
according to the program content of the music tape.
eWhen you playback the music tape which was
recorded with a high level, the playback sound may
be distorted. In this case, adjust with the XBS Level
Control,
. Adjust the Volume, Graphic Equalizer Controls and XBS
B Antennas
FM:
Pull out the Telescopic Antenna and adjust its length and
angie for optimum reception.
AM:
The sensitive ferrite core antenna inside the set will provide
excellent AM reception in most areas. For optimum recep-
tion, turn the set in the direction which gives the best results
since the ferrite core antenna is directional.
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This unit has a dual cassette system. A tape can be played
back with Deck 1 and Deck 2.
2 Single Tape Playback
. Open the Cassette Compartment cover by pressing the
Stop/Eject Button. Insert the playback tape as shown in
the figure, and then close the Cassette Compariment
cover.
2. Set the Function Selector to “TAPE/OFF]".
3. Set the Deck 1 Reverse Mode Selector to the desired
mode when playing back with Deck 1.
æm 4): Two-side playback mode
ACO: Repeat two-side playback mode
4. Press the Playback Button to begin tape playback.
eWhen playing back with Deck 1, you can select the
playback side by pressing the Direction Button.
5. Adjust the Volume, Graphic Equalizer Controls and XBS
Level Control as desired.
6. To stop the playback, press the Stop/Eject Button.
M Automatic Playback Relay (Deck 1 to Deck 2)
When Deck 1 playback has finished, Deck 2 playback starts
automatically. |
1. Insert the playback tapes into Deck 1 and Deck 2.
2, Set the Deck 1 Reverse Mode Selector to " LD *",
3. Press the Deck 3 Playback Button.
4. Press the Deck 2 Pause Button, then press the Playback
Button.
E Fast Forward and Rewind
(Deck 1)
The tape will rapidly advance in the forward or reverse
direction when one of the Fast Buttons is pressed.
(Deck 2)
The tape will move rapidly forward when the Fast Forward
Button is pressed.
The tape will rewind rapidly when the Rewind Button is
pressed.
Note:
Do not press the Playback Button during fast forward
or rewind, as this may jam the taps. Always press the
Stop/Eject Button first, between functions.
E Cue and Review (Only Deck 2)
If the Cue Button (or Review Button) is partially pressed
during piayback, the recorded sound on the tape can be
monitored at a fast speed.
When the button is released, playback will resume,
E Auto-Stop
During playback, when the tape reaches its end, the
automatic stop system will release the Playback Button and
automatically turn the unit off. During tape playback, if the
Deck 1 Reverse Mode Selector is set to “ C* " position,
the automatic stop system does not function.
Note:
eWhen the tape reaches the end by pressing the
Fast Button, the automatic stop system does not
function. The tape will stop, but as the motor
continues to tum, do not leave the set in this
condition. Be sure to press the Stop/Eject Button.
Deck 1 is equipped with an auto reverse function that allows you to perform two-side playback or repeat two-side playback.
olf the Direction Button is pressed during the tape playback, the reverse side of the cassette tape can be heard.
E Two-side playback (To listen to side 1 and side 2 with auto reverse)
4 Deck 1
Reverse Mode Selector
Tape Direction
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elf playback is started from the reverse direction (side 2), side 2
only will be played, after which auto stop wili operate.
Auto Stop
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@ Repeat two-side playback (To listen to side 1 and side 2 repeatedly)
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Reverse Mode Selector Tape Direction
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N eFlayback will be repeated until the Stop/Eject Button is pressed.
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M Direction Memory Function
If the Stop/Eject Button is pressed during playback, the direction in which the tape was running will be memorized. When the
Playback Button is pressed once again, the same side of the tape will be played back.
8 This unit has an Automatic Level Control
level is automatically adjusted).
eRecording and erasure of recording can be made oniy in
the forward direction.
(the recording
E Recording Radio Broadcasts
. Follow the procedure described in “RADIO”.
. Insert the cassette tape into the Cassette Compartment.
. Press the Record Button,
. To stop the recording, press the Stop/Eject Button.
. Set the Function Selector to “TAPEAOFF]" to turn the unit
off.
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The Graphic Equalizer and Exira Bass System does
not function when recording. Only the moniter sound
is affected.
eBeat Proof Switch
When an AM broadcast is recorded, the Beat Proof Switch
can be used to reduce unwanted “beat” signals (whistie)
which are sometimes present. Set the switch to whichever
position best reduces these “beat” signals.
M Recording through the Built-in Microphone
The condenser microphone in this unit is omni-directional
(all directions), so that recordings can be made from any
direction.
1. Set the Function Selector to “TAPE/OFF]".
2. Set the Editing Mode Selector to “MIC”.
3. Follow the procedure described in steps (2)-(4) of
“Recording Radio Broadcasts”.
Note:
Do not press the Deck 1 Playback Button during
recording, otherwise the sound of Deck 1 is also
recorded.
Recording from External Equipment
(Refer to page 10)
1. Connect the output of the external equipment to the
CDiLine Input Jacks.
2. Set the Function Selector to “[CD]/LINE”.
3. Follow the procedure described in steps (2)-(5) of
“Recording Radio Broadcasts”.
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E Pause Button
The Pause Button can be used to temporarily stop the tape
from moving during recording or playback.
Before beginning a recording, first press and lock the Pause
Button. Then press the Record Button. (The tape will not
move.) When ready to record, press the Pause Button to
release it. This will start tape movement for immediate
recording.
Note:
Do not use the Pause Button to stop the tape for a
long period of time.
The unit is not turned off when the Pause Button is
pressed. Always use the Stop/Eject Button to turn the
unit off,
E Monitoring
The monitor system enables you to listen, through the
Speakers or Headphones, to the sound as it is being
recorded.
If it is necessary to adjust the volume level of the sound
being monitored, do so by using the Volume Control.
oWhen recording from the Built-in Microphone, the sound
being recorded cannot be monitored.
Hl Erasure of Recording
When recording, previously recorded signals on the tape will
be erased automatically.
To erase a tape without re-recording, use the following
procedure. (Make no connections to the CD/Line Input
Jacks.)
1. Set the Function Selector to “[CDJAINE".
2. Press the Record Buiton.
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When the Deck 2 Pause and Record Butions are pressed,
tape editing starts by pressing the Deck 1 Playback Button.
eDeck 1 has the Direction Memory Function.
Betore editing, make sure the tape direction by pressing
the Deck 1 Playback Button. Press the Direction Button to
turn the tape direction of Deck 1.
1. insert the playback tape into Deck 1 and the editing tape
into Deck 2,
2. Set the Function Selector to “TAPE/[OFF]".
3. Set the Editing Mode Selector to the desired position.
“NORMAL” .. normal speed
“HIGH”... high speed
4. Press the Deck 2 Pause Button, then press the Record
Button.
5. Press the Deck 1 Playback Button.
eEditing is started by means of the Synchro-Start
function.
6. To stop editing, press the Stop/Eject Buttons (Deck 1
and Deck 2).
Notes:
eDo not change the Editing Mode Selector during
editing. The playback sound may flutter.
eBe sure to set the Function Selector to "TAPE/
[OFF]" during editing. Do no change the selector to
any other position.
eSome TV sets generate noise that could be
recorded during editing.
To prevent the possibility of this do not use this unit
closer than 1.5 m to a TV set.
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eFunction Selector... [CD)/LINE” »
Compact disc player
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Headphones
(EAH-S12, optional)
E PHONES
eWhen using the headphones, avoid listening to sound at
excessive volume levels, because it may injure your ears,
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eSpeakers are automatically cut off when the headphones
are connected.
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. Get into the habit of cleaning
the parts regularly (after every 10 hours or so of use) in
accordance with the procedure outlined below.
1. Open the Cassette Compartment cover by pressing the Stop/Eject Button (Deck 1/Deck 2).
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2. Press the Playback Button.
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2. While pushing Erase prevention
lever downward as shown, press
the Record Button.
Pressure roller
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Erase
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olf the head assembly is extremely dirty, clean it with
a soft cloth dampened with a littie alcohol.
#Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such
as magnetic screwdrivers in contact with the head
assembly.
eDo not clean the plastic cabinet with benzine or
thinner. Clean it with a cloth, dampened in a mild
solution of soap and water. Avoid excessive mois-
ture.
eAvoid spray-type insecticides. Some insecticides
contain chemicals that could cause cabinet de-
formation.
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Erase head
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Playback head
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FM: 88-108 MHz
AM; 525-1705 kHz
Frequency Range:
WM Tape Recorder
Track System:
Recording System:
Monitor System:
Frequency Response:
4-track, 2-channel, stereo
AC bias, magnet erase
variable sound monitor
E General
Power Requirement: AC; 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption; 25 W
Battery; 12 V
(8 UM-1, R20/LR20 batteries)
Power Output: 20 Wx2...PMPO
7 Wx2...AMS (max.)
Speakers: 2-Woofers; 10 cm
2-Tweeters; 1.5 cm
Jacks:
Input; CO/LINE IN; 398 mv/47 ko
Qutput; HEADPHONES; 320
Dimensions (WxHXxD): 566x156x167 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg without batteries
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan
RQT1106-L
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