Panasonic RQ-V190 User manual

Stereo Radio Cassette Player
MODEL NO. RQ-V190/V200
Operating
Instructions
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RQ-V190
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Before operating this unit, please read these
instructions completely.

Thank you for purchasing this unit.
For optimum performance, follow these operating
instructions carefully.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS f®l [ B
(“^B- Please refer to the illustrations on pages 2 to 4.)
* Dolby NR function and live button are not pro¬
vided on the RQ-V190.
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Fast buttons (FAST)
Playback button (PLAY)
Stop button (STOP)
Direction selector (DIR)
FM mode/tape selector
(FM MODE/TAPE)
Volume control (VOLUME)
Tuning/time adjust buttons (+, -)
Operation/battery check indicator
(OPR/BATT)
Hold switch (HOLD)
• Live button (LIVE)
Dual clock button (-DUAL CLOCK)
Band/mode select button
(•FM/AM/-MODE)
*Dolby NR switch ( □ □
Headphones jack (Q)
XBS switch (XBS) W
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Memory select/memory scan button
(•M. SELECT/—M. SCAN)
Direct tuning buttons (el, ©2, ©3)
Memory/time set button (MEMO T. SET)
Function selector (TAPE/ [off] RADIO)
Belt clip receptacle
Battery compartment cover
DC input jack (DC IN 3 V )
Dual clock indicator (DUAL)
Stereo indicator (ST)
Live indicator (LIVE)
Hold indicator ( ( 3383 )
Memory mode indicator ( wqpep imooeb )
Direct tuning indicator (DIRECT)
Multi indicator
Memory indicator (ft®)
Memory channel indicator

PRECAUTIONS
•If the set is not used for a long period of time
or is used only from an AC power supply,
remove all the batteries to prevent potential
damage due to possible battery leakage.
•Avoid 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 the
doors and windows closed, as this may deform
the cabinet. ([b])
•When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the AC power outlet.
Precautions for Listening
with the Headphones
•Do not play your headset at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous
extended play.
•If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
•Do not use while operating a motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in many areas.
•You should use extreme caution or tem¬
porarily discontinue use in potentially haz¬
ardous situations,
•Even if your headset is an open-air type
designed to let you hear outside sounds,
don’t turn up the volume so high that you
can’t hear what’s around you.

PREPARATIONS
■ Power source ("^go [d])
Battery removal
Press battery “©" toward the © battery terminal
and remove it.
Battery life
When the batteries are weak, the OPR/BATT (op¬
eration/battery check) indicator will become dim or
turn off during operation, and this unit will be
turned off to protect the memorized contents. If
the power turns off soon after increasing the
volume, pressing the operation buttons or turning
on the radio, replace the batteries. Replace within
30 seconds. (Failure to do so will result in the loss
of memorized settings.)
AC power operation
Connect the AC adaptor (Panasonic RP-AC33,
not included) as shown in the figure.
Notes:
•To operate on battery power, unplug the AC
adaptor unit from the household AC power outlet
and the DC input jack on the unit.
•If you leave the AC adaptor jack connected to
the DC input jack while disconnecting the AC
adaptor unit from the AC power outlet, the mem¬
orized contents will be cleared.
•When the battery indicator dims and you wish to
use the AC adaptor, be sure to connect the AC
adaptor before removing the spent batteries.
To prevent possible damage to this unit
•Load new battery with their polarities (© and
©) aligned correctly.
•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal
shortcircuit may occur.
•If this unit is not to be used for a long period
of time, or used on AC mains supply, remove
the batteries and store them in a cool and dry
place.
•Remove spent batteries immediately.
•Do not use old and new batteries together.
Also never use an alkaline battery with a
manganese battery.

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■ Hold operation
Setting the hold switch to “HOLD” position will
hold the present condition, and reject the opera¬
tion of the front panel buttons except for the Dolby
NR switch.
This is useful to prevent unexpected operation.
(The hold indicator will appear on the display.)
Before operating the front panel button, be sure to
release the hold condition. (The hold indicator will
disappear.)
■ To set the correct time
Release the hold state.
Set the function selector to “TAPE/ 1 off | ”.
Hour setting
1. Press the time set button for more than
1 second.
The hour display begins to flash.
2. During flashing, press and hold the time
adjust buttons (+ or -) until the correct
hour appears on the display.
3. Press the time set button.
The hour display will stop flashing and then
minute display will begin to flash.
Minute setting
4. Press and hold the time adjust buttons (+
or -) until the correct minute appears on
the display.
5. Press the time set button, and the clock is
reset to “0” second.
Dual time setting
This unit has two time settings, one for the present
time and the other for dual time (i.e. a different
time zone).
1. First press the dual clock button for at least
2 seconds.
Dual clock indicator will appear.
2. Now carry out steps 1 to 5 above.
Each time the dual clock button is pressed, the
present time and the dual time switch alternately.
Notes:
•Note that the minute “00” display appears
following ”59", but the hour display is not
changed.
•When the minute display is set correctly and
the time set button is pressed, the clock is
reset to “0” second.

TAPE PLAYBACK
1. Open the cassette compartment cover with
your hand, insert a cassette, and then close
the cassette compartment cover.
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2. Connect the included stereo earphones to
the headphones jack.
3. Set the function selector to “TAPE/ [~off1 ”.
4. Press the playback button, and playback
will begin.
The OPR/BATT indicator will illuminate.
“TAPE” appears on the display for about
5 seconds.
5. Adjust the volume control.
To stop the playback, press the stop button.
Notes:
•Do not open the cassette compartment cover
during playback.
•If you set the function selector to “RADIO"
during playback, the playback button will not
be released although the motor has stopped.
Press the stop button to release the playback
button.
■ Fast forward and rewind
The tape will rapidly advance in the forward or
reverse direction when one of the fast buttons is
pressed.
Notes:
•When the tape reaches the end by pressing
one of the fast buttons, the tape movement
stops, but the unit is not turned off. Do not
leave the set in this condition. Be sure to
press the stop button.
•Do not press the playback button during fast
forward or rewind, as this may jam the tape.
Between functions, always press the stop
button first.
■ Auto reverse (Continuous playback)
When the tape comes to an end, the tape direc¬
tion changes automatically to start playing the
opposite side of the tape.
•The cassette tape will run continuously, chang¬
ing from forward to reverse, then back again,
etc., until the stop button is pressed.

■ Manual reverse
Select the playback side, forward or reverse, by
pressing the direction selector to "FWD” or
“REV”.
■ Tape selector
Set the selector to the appropriate position ac¬
cording to the type of tape being used.
CrOa | mtl| : Metal tape/high bias chromium tape
or equivalent
NOR: Low bias ferric oxide tape
■ Cassette tapes [c])
Cassette tapes, both recorded and unrecorded,
should not be stored in locations with high temper¬
ature, 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.
■ Cassette tapes exceeding 90 minutes
These tapes are handy for their long playback and
recording time but be careful about repeatedly
stopping and starting, rewinding and fast for¬
warding these tapes in short intervals as they are
thin, tend to stretch and may become entangled in
the machine.
■ ’Dolby NR switch
(Only for RQ-V200)
This unit includes Dolby noise reduction which
reduces the noise.
ON: To playback the tape recorded with Dolby
B-type noise reduction
OFF: For other tapes
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li¬
cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor¬
poration.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol □□ are trade¬
marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo¬
ration.
SPECIAL FEATURES
■ XBS switch
XBS boosts the low frequency range, so that you
can fully enjoy the dynamic low sounds.