Panasonic RQ-SW45V User manual

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Stereo Radio Cassette Player
RQ-SW45V
Operating Instructions
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MODEL NUMBER
SEMA, NUMBER
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Compeny
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America
One Panasonic Way Secuweus, New Jersey 07004
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, inc. ("PSC")
Ave. 65 de imanteria, Km 0.5 San Gabriel industrial
Pek Caerolime Puerto Faoo 00u8S
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Attaching the belt clip and easy grip
handie
@ Bolt clip
INSTALL A BATTERY.
One R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
(included) battery
CONNECT THE
HEADPHONES.

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Press for more
than 2 seconds.
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CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits tor a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmtul interter-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not instafled and used in accordance with the in-
structions, may cause hamnful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
a9@¢ to {ry to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
*Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
*Increase the separation between the equipment and raceiver.
ADJUST THE
VOLUME.
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ail VOLUME
BAND.
LAP START
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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“OFF”
(3) SELECT THE STATION.
- TUNING
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ny
*#Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
*Consull the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician tor help.
FCC Notice: This system complies with new Part 15, except for the radio receiver,
which complies with ofd Part 15, Subpart C of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: {1) This device may not cause harmfu! interference,
and (2} this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesirable operation. The radio receiver is not subject to above
item (2}.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users
authonty to operate this device.

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APE PLAYBACK
You can use normal position type tapes only.
Button/Selector
To change the tape direction DIR (FWD<—> REV)
<4: Fast forward for the forward sida
>»: Rewind for the forward side
{ADIO RECEPTION
Operation
To stop
To fast forward or rewind
Operation
fhen selecting the band
ress eAM/FM/OFF and release the button within 2 seconds.
Troubleshooting envi te l=)
To stop
Betore raquesting service for this unit, check the chart
below for a possible cause of the problem you are experi:
encing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on
your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper
operation. .
lf you are in doubt about some of the check points, or il
the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the prob-
lam, reter to the directory of Authorized Service Centers
{enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service
center, or consult your dealer for instructions.
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BEFORE
weg
Radio operates but tape 4
No radio operations. Is the unit in the hold state?
For detailed instructions, contact an authorizec
servicenter in the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site
{http:/Avww.panasonic.com). !
Has the battery been installed
with its polarities (®, ©)
reversed?
No operations.
#No sounds.
eVMSS does not function.
(RQ-SW45V Only)
eA gritty noise is heard.
els the headphones plug firmly
connected to the.) jack?
@ls the plug dirty?
Is the volume down too low?
(The louder the volume, the
better VMSS works.)
VMSS is not working very well.
Can also be used when the unit is off.
5 The LAP function
LAP
keeps
track
of
time
when
you
are
jogging
and
listening
to
music.
1,
Press
LAP.
(LAP
is
now
on
standby.)
You
will
see
“00:00”
or
the
last
condition
on
the
display.
Within
10
seconds
press
one
of
the
LAP
START
buttons
(1,
2, 3, 4,
5}
to
choose
the LAP mode. (LAP is now on.)
A
tone
sounds
at
the
time
set
for
each
mode.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Every 10 minutes
Mode 4
Mode 5
Whichever
mode
you
choose,
“beep
beep”
sounds
every
30
minutes
and “beep
bee...p”
every
60
minutes.
2.
When LAP is on
Time passed Selected mode
@ To pause
Press
LAP.
The
selected
mode
number
flashes.
eThe
display
clears
after
about
10
seconds.
To restart
1.
Press
LAP
if
the
display
has
cleared.
2.
@
To
continue
using
the
same
mode
Press
the
LAP
START
button
corresponding
to
the
LAP
mode
number
that
is
flashing.
@ To change modes
Press
the
LAP
START
button
of
your
choice.
@ To reset the time display
1. Press LAP if the display has cleared.
2. Press and hold LAP.
The
display
changes
back
to
“00:00”.
(LAP
is
now
on
standby.)
When LAP is on standby:
ePrassing any LAP START button starts on,
*Pressing LAP turns the function off.
eLAP
automatically
switches
off
after
about
10
seconds
if
left
on
standby.

If you ship the product
Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton.
Attach a postage-aftfixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.
Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT
equipped to make repairs.
Ne ee
Le ee ee
Customer's Record
Model Dealers
No. Name
Serial
No.
or
Code Dealer's
No. Address
Date
of
Purchase
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Cornpany, Olvision of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way.
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Gompany or Panasonic Sales Company
(collectively reterred to as “The warrantor’) will repair this product with new or re-
furbished parts, free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico from the date of origi-
nal purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows:
AUDIO COMPONENTS, RADIOS, COMPACT DISC PLAYERS. VIDEO CD
PLAYERS AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS—For one (1) year.
ACCESSORIES, HEADPHONES AND _CARTRIDGES—({when applicable) For
ninety (90) days.
BATTERIES—(when applicable)—~New rechargeable batteries In exchange for
defective rechargeable batteries—For ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries
are not warranted, :
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKS—(when applicabley)—New rechargeable
battery packs in exchange for defective rechargeable battary packs for (90) days.
Non-rechargeable battery packs are not warranted.
Carry-in or mail-in service in the continental U.S.A. can be obtained during the
warranty period from a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory
Sarvicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call 1-800-211-7262, toll free,
to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto
Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the telephone num-
bers listed in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or
other proof of date of original purchase will be required betora warranty service is
rendered,
This warranty only covars failures due to defects in materials or workmanship
Product Service
Oo not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
@ Product information
For
product
service,
product
information
or
assistance
with
product
operation,
refar
to
the servicentar directory.
Technical Specifications
Radio frequency range: FM; 87.9-107.9 MHz (0.2 MHz steps}
87.5-108.0 MHz (0.1 MH2/0.05 MHz steps)
AM; 520-1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
522-1629 kHz (9 kHz steps}
Frequency range: 40-~16060 Hz (Normal)
Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s (1% ips)
Jack: Output; HEADPHONES
Power requirement: Battery; DC 1.5 V (AG/LAG, AA, UM-3 battery)
Dimensions
(WXHXD):
90.9X
117.7%37.4
mm
(3%8"x
4%"X
14")
Weight (without battery): 253 g (8.9 02.)
Panasonic Audio Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Sales Company, Division
of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC"}
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Tat. [phone]
FAX. [phone]
which occur during normal use and dogs not cover normal wear to the stylus
(when applicable) or dealer installed cartridge or stylus. It does not cover dam-
age which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not sup-
plied by the warrantor or failures which result trom accident, misuse, abuse,
neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, im-
proper maintenance, alteration, impropsr antenna, inadequate signal pick-up,
maladjustment of consumer contro!s, Modification, or commercial use of product,
or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or authorized PASC
Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITH-
OUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMIT-
EO TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, Some
states do not allow the axciusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclu-
sions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific lagal rights and you may atso have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you!
may contact your dealer or Servicenter. |f the problem is not handled to your sat-
isfaction, then write to he Consumer Atairs Division at the company addrass in-
dicated above.
q@
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADORESS eee
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Play time:
[When used in hold mode, at 25°C (77°F) and
on tlat and stable surface]
Panssonic alkaline dry
cellbattery; (AQ-SW45V)
Tape; About 22 hours
Radio; About 25 hours
{RQ-SW35V}
Tape; About 24 hours
Radio; About 26 hours
©The play time may ba less depending on the
operating conditions.

MAINTENANCE
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BATTERY
@The time intarval between tones is shown
for about one second before LAP comes
on.
®The display reverts to “00:00” after “59:59"
is displayed.
eThe display changes if a button is pressed
when LAP is on, but the time display re-
turns after 3 seconds.
®The LAP function may not operate if the
battery is running low.
@These graphics scroll on the display when
LAP is on (RQ-SW35V only):
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Observe polarity to avoid leakage and damage to
the unit.
#Ramove the battery if the set will not be used for a
long period of time.
lf rachargeable batteries are to be used, recharge-
able batteries manufactured by Panasonic are
recommended,
Battery condition indicator
The indicator is shown whenever the radio is an or
a tape is traveling.
(a)
eWhen you start a tape or radio reception, the indt-
cator scrolls 2 times betore it lights.
eWhen you press BATT CHECK in the stop mode,
the indicator scroits 2 times and lights for about
5 seconds.
When the battery is weak
The indicator will flash and then:
@Leaving the unit in this condition erases the con-
tents of the memory.
Replacing the batteries within 30 seconds will ra-
tain any stored information.
eAvoid using or placing this unit near sources of
heat. Do not leave it in an automobile exposed to
direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors
and windows closed.
To avoid product damage, do not expose this
product to rain, water or other liquids.
i
Water-resistant (Splashproof)
This unit is splashproof and is-not designed to be
used under water.
Please note the tollowing points to avoid possible
damage to the unit or the headphones.
®Do not immerse set In water or splash exces-
sive amounts of water onte it.
*|f the unit or the headphones get wet with water or
sweat, dry them with a soft cloth.
Do not open the cassette holder near water or
sand, :
Make sure thera is no sand or dust around the
cassatte holder.
®Do not expose the unit or the headphones to salt
water,
*@Since water in the headphones jack may cause
damage, cover it with attached rubber cap when
the headphones ara not in use.
Do not leave the unit and the headphones for a
long period of time in high temperature and high
humidity areas such as bathrooms or damp base-
ments, etc.
©To prevent water from entering the cassette com-
partment, be sure to turn OPEN LOCK uniil it
locks the cassette holder ctosed.
Listening caution
Do not play your headphones or earphones at a
high volume. Hearing experts advise against contin-
uous extended play.
It you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce vol-
ume or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. tt
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many
areas.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily cis-
continue use in potentially hazardous situations,
Even If your headphones or earphones is an open-
air type designed to let you hear outside sounds,
- don't tum up the volume so high that you can't hear
what's around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. ;
So what sounds “normal” can actualty be loud and
harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a ~
sate tevel BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
Start your volume control at a low setting.
@Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
eSet the dial and leave it thers.
To ensure good sound quality, clean the head atter
approximately every 10 hours of use with a cotton
swab dampened with a little alcohol.
Auto reverse
Play will continue, looping forward and re-
verse sides, until B (stop button) is pressed.
Notes:
Before playback, be sure to set «AM/FM/
OFF to “OFF”.
eWhen closing tha cassette holder, be sure
to push the cassette holder firmly against
the unit, and tum OPEN LOCK uniil it
locks.
eDo not open the cassette compartment
cover during tape operation.
Between functions (during play, fast for-
ward or rewind), always press IB (stop but-
ton) first to avoid jamming the tape.
eWhen the tape reaches the end after fast
forward or rewind, press ll (stop button) to
release the button.
elf you press eAM/FM/OFF to switch on the
radio during tape operation, the buttons
will not be released even though the motor
has stopped. Press @ (stop button) to re-
lease the button.

RADIO
(wed»))
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Concerning the hold function
This function prevents the unit from operat-
ing even if one of the front panel buttons is
pressed in error.
During hold state
To obtain good reception
Extend the
How to receive FM broadcast clearly
Set FM RECEPTION to NORMAL.
headphones cord.
»
When
the
FM
reception
is
impaired,
or
there
HY
is
interference
from
a
powerful
station,
set it
to
CITY.
Preset
tuning
A total
of
20
stations
can
be
stored
as
2.
Press
and
follows:
hold
one
of
MODE
1:
FM
1-5,
AM
1-5
the
memory
MODE
2;
FM
1-5,
AM
1-5
buttons
(1,
-
Memory
We
recommend
that
you
usa
MODE
1
for
‘2,3,
4,
5)
buttons
daily
use,
and
MODE
2
for
travel.
for
about
2
seconds.
@
Mode
selection
Press
and
hold
«MODE
for
more
than
3
beeps
can
be
heard.
2
seconds.
“f}”
(MODE
1)
or
“”
(MODE
2)
Manian
is
shown
on
the
display.
8
A
priate
@ Memory presetting
1. Tuna in the station to be stored.
e a @
To recall a preset station
Press a memory button (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Release the button within 2 seconds.
When using overseas
Allocations need to be changed according to
the area.
Every time the following procedure is per-
formed, the atlocation setting changes as
follows:
FM 0.2 MHz, AM 10 kHz
{original setting)
FM 0.1 MHz, AM 10 kH2
J
FM 0.05 MHz, AM 9 kHz
VMSS (ROQ-SW45V) or XBS (RQ-SW35V)
does not function for AM reception.
lf you prass VMSS ON/OFF (RO-SW45V) or
XBS ON/OFF (RQ-SW35V) during AM re-
ception, “E.” is shown on the display.
VMSS (RQ-SW45V)
Boosts the low frequency range. The ear-
pieces of the included headphones vibrate,
making the sound seem more vigorous.
Raising the volume intensifies the effect.
*The effect may be reduced with some
sources.
elf you experience a ringing or discomfort in
your ear while listening in VMSS mode, re-
m How to adjust the allocation
settings
1, Press and hold # MODE to select the
mode (MODE 1 or MODE 2).
2. While pressing BATT CHECK, press and
hold «# MODE for about 3 seconds.
Tha changed allocation settings (FM
and then AM) are displayed.
Note:
Converting the allocation erases the stations
previously stored in memory.
®The brain graphics are displayed when
VMSS is on.
@The graphics scroll as follows when the
VMSS effects are strong.
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The brain gets smaller when the VMSS ef-
fects are weaker.
XBS (RQ-SW35V)
Boosts the low frequency range.
@1{ distortion occurs, turn down the volume.
duce volume or turn the VMSS mode OFF.