Panasonic RX-FT510 User manual

stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
RX-FT510
MODEL NO
Read these instructions completely before operating this unit.

Thank you for purchasing this unit.
For optimum performance, follow these operating instructions carefully.
«lf the set is not used for a long period of time or is
used only from an AC power source, remove ail 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 time with the doors and windows closed as this may
deform the cabinet.
•Avoid 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.
•Do 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.
•When not in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the
AC power outlet.
•The Function Selector switch does not separate entire unit
from mains even if in "TAPE/ IoffI ” position.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CASSETTE TAPES
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Use only good-quality 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 tangled with the Capstan and Pressure
roller.
If the tape loosens, take up the
slack by turning the reel in the
proper directions.
Notes:
• Use normal type of cassette tapes only. If other
tapes are used, you may not obtain optimum
performance.
•Cassettes, 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.
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Pencil
Do not handle, or puli the tape
out of the cassette.
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■ Battery Operation
1. Open the Battery Compartment cover as shown in the
figure. ..
2, Insert 6 UM-1 size (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.
Upper Shelf
Lower Shelf
3. Replace the compartment cover.
Notes;
•Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak
and damage this unit.
•Do not mix batteries (old and new) or types (carbon
and alkaline).
•Battery life
When the batteries are weak, the tape speed will slow down,
the sound will become distorted, and the volume will
decrease.
Set the Function Selector to “TAPE/ To^ ”. Press the
Playback Button. When the sound is distorted, it is time to
replace all the batteries with new ones.
• Battery removal
Remove as shown in the figure below.
Upper Shelf
Lower Shelf
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To Prevent Possible Damage to This Unit
•Load new batteries with their polarities (0 and 0)
aligned correctly.
•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-
circuit may occur.
•If this unit is not to be used for a long period of time,
or used on AC power source, remove ail 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.
Note:
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.
■ 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
ACIN-
AC power outlet
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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
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O Headphones Jack (PHONES)
O Built-In Microphone (MIC)
O CD/Llne Input Jacks (l cb~l /LINE IN)
O Volume Control (VOLUME)
0 Tone Control (TONE)
0 _ Deck 1 (For Playback)
' Pause Button (I I PAUSE)
Stop/Eject Button (BSTOP/EJECT)
Fast Forward/Cue Button ( ◄ ◄ /CUE)
Rewind/Review Button ( ► ► / REV)
^ Playback Button ( ◄ PLAY)
0 Function Selector (SELECTOR)
Deck 2 (For Recording and Playback)
Pause Button (I I PAUSE) ^
Stop/Eject Button (BSTOP/EJECT)
Fast Forward/Cue Button ( ◄ ◄ /CUE)
Rewind/Review Button ( ►► / REV)
Playback Button ( ◄ PLAY)
Record Button (• i record i) z
0 Editing Mode Seiector/Beat Proof Switch
(EDITING/B.P)
0 Band Selector (BAND)
0 Tuning Control (TUNING)
0 Deck 1 Cassette Compartment
0 FM Stereo Indicator (FM STEREO)
0 Deck 2 Cassette Compartment
0 Speakers [Woofer]
0 Speakers [Tweeter]
0 Handle
0 Telescopic Antenna
0 Battery Compartment
0 AC Socket (AC IN~)

RADIO
1. Set the Function Selector to ‘‘RADIO’’.
2. Set the Band Selector to the desired radio band.
3. Tune in your favourite station using the Tuning Control.
4. Adjust the Volume and Tone Controls to the desired
settings.
5. The radio can be turned off by setting the Function
Selector to “TAPE/ ToffI ”.
Notes:
•To receive FM stereo broadcasts, set the Band
Selector to "FM STEREO”. The FM Stereo Indica¬
tor will light during stereo broadcasts.
•If 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.
n Antennas
FM:
Pull out the Telescopic Antenna and adjust its length and
angle 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.
This unit has a dual cassette system. A tape can be played
back with Deck 1 and Deck 2.
■ Single Tape Playback
1, o pen the Cassette Compartment cover by pressing the
Stop/Eject Button. Insert the playback tape as shown in
the figure, and then close the Cassette Compartment
cover.
2. Set the Function Selector to “TAPE 4o^ ’‘.
3. Press the Playback Button to begin tape playback.
4. Adjust the Volume and Tone Controls.
5. To stop the playback, press the Stop/Eject Button.
■ 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. Press the Deck 1 Playback Button.
3. Press the Deck 2 Pause Button, then press the Playback
Button.
■ Fast Forward and Rewind
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 tape. Always press the
Stop/Eject Button first, between functions.
■ Cue and Review
If the Cue Button (or Review Button) is partially pressed
during playback, the recorded sound on the tape can be
monitored at a fast speed.
When the button is released, playback will resume.
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•This unit has an Automatic Level Control (the recording
level is automatically adjusted).
a Recording Radio Broadcasts
1. Follow the procedure described in “RADIO",
2. Insert the cassette tape into the Cassette Compartment.
3. Press the Record Button,
4. To stop the recording, press the Stop/Eject Button.
5. Set the Function Selector to “TAPE/ fop^ ” to turn the unit
off.
•Beat Proof Switch
When an AM broadcast is recorded, the Beat Proof Switch
can be used to reduce unwanted “beat" signals (whistle)
which are sometimes present. Set the switch to whichever
position best reduces these “beat" signals.
a 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
• When recording from the Built-in Microphone, the sound
being recorded cannot be monitored.
■ 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 “iCDl/LINE".
2. Press the Record Button,
■ Recording from External Equipment
(Refer to page 8)
1. Connect the output of the external equipment to the
CD/Line Input Jacks.
2. Set the Function Selector to “[CDI/LINE".
3. Follow the procedure described in steps (2)-(5) of
“Recording Radio Broadcasts”.
B Fuii Auto-Stop
When the tape reaches its end during playback, recording,
fast forward or rewind, the automatic stop system will
release the operation buttons.
Note that the unit is not t urned off if the Function Selector is
set to "RADIO" or ‘‘ ! CD| / LINE": the Function Selector must
be set to “TAPBIof^”.
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When the Deck 2 Pause and Record Buttons are pressed,
tape editing starts by pressing the Deck 1 Playback Button.
1. Insert the playback tape into Deck 1 and the editing tape
into Deck 2.
2. Set the Function Selector to “TAPE/ Tc^ ".
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.
•Editing is started by means of the Synchro-Start
function.
6. To stop editing, press the Stop/Eject Button (Deck 1 and
Deck 2).
Notes:
•Do not change the Editing Mode Selector during
editing. The playback sound may flutter.
•Be sure to set the Function Selector to “TAPE/
IoffI " during editing. Do not change the selector to
any other position.
•Some TV sets generate noise that could be
recorded during editing.
To prevent the possibility of this do not use this unit
cioser than 1.5 m to a TV set.
REeOBD PBEVENSIQN TABS
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.
If you want to record on a track whose tab has already been
broken off, use cellophane tape to cover the hole, and
record,
Tab
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[RECORD
a
OK
•RECORD
Cellophane tape
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•Function Selector...“|CD]/UNE"
Compact disc player
•When using the headphones, avoid listening to sound at •Speakers are automatically cut off when the headphones
excessive volume levels, because it may injure your ears. are connected.
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The head assembly, Capstan, and Pressure roller 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).
Notes:
•If the head assembly is extremely dirty, clean It with
a soft cloth dampened with a little alcohol.
•Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such
as magnetic screwdrivers in contact with the head
assembly.
•Do 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.
•Avoid spray-type insecticides. Some insecticides
contain chemicals that could cause cabinet de¬
formation.
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■ Radio
Frequency Range: FM; 88-108 MHz
AM; 525-1705 kHz
■ Tape Recorder
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo
Recording System; AC bias, magnet erase
Monitor System: Variable sound monitor
Frequency Response: 70-12000 Hz
■ General
Power Requirement: AC; 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 16W
Battery; 9V
(6UM-1.R20/LR20
size batteries)
Power Output: 10Wx2...PMPO
4Wx2...RMS(max.)
Speakers: 2-Woofers: 10 cm
2-Tweeters; 1.5 cm
Jacks:
Input; CD/LINEIN; 398 mV/47 kO
Output: HEADPHONES: 320
Dimensions (WxHxD): 566x156x167 mm
Weight: 3.1 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
RQT1104-L