Panasonic RX-FT560 User manual

Operating
Instructions
Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
MODEL NO.
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.
®lf 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.
•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/ [off]'' position.
Max. 40°C
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS¬
TURE.
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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Do not handle, or puli the tape
out of the cassette.

POWER SOURCE
B Battery Operation
1. O pen the Battery Compartment cover as shown in the
figure.
2. i nsert 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.
Upper Shelf
Lower Shelf
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3. R eplace the compartment cover.
«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 “TAP&ToFfI". 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.
B AC Power Operation
Connect the included AC power cord to the AC Socket in the
unit and your household AC power outlet.
Upper Shelf
Lower Sh.«
To Prevent Possible Damage to This Unit
•Load new batteries with their polarities (© and ©)
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 alt 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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AC IN ~
AC power cord
AC power outlet
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)
0 Built-in Microphone (MIC)
O CD/Llne Input Jacks (Icg/LINE IN)
O |_ DECK 1 (For Playback)
/ Deck 1 Reverse Mode Selector
(JIO-.Z3REV MODE)
Stop/Eject Button (a STOP/EJECT)
Fast Buttons ( ◄◄ —FAST— ►► )
Playback Button ( ◄ ► PLAY)
s Direction Button ( ◄ • ► DIR)
@ Extra Bass System Switch (XBS)
0 Graphic Equalizer Controls
(GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)
Q Volume Control (VOLUME)
0 Function Selector (SELECTOR)
0 Editing Mode/Beat Proof Selector
(EDITING/B.P)
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Deck 2 (For Recording and Playback)
Pause Button (I I PAUSE)
Stop/Eject Button ( a STOP/EJECT)
Fast Forward/Cue Button ( ◄◄ /CUE)
Rewind/Review Button ( ►► /REV)
Playback Button ( ◄ PLAY)
x Record Button (• [RECORD I) ,
0 Band Selector (BAND)
0 Tuning Control (TUNING)
0 Speakers [Tweeter]
0 Speakers [Woofer]
0 Deck 1 Cassette Compartment
0 FM Stereo Indicator (FM STEREO)
0 Deck 2 Cassette Compartment
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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

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, Graphic Equalizer Controls and XBS
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/ Toffl ”.
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.
■ 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 it.
If the XBS Switch is set to "ON", the 100 Hz Control
functions as an XBS Level 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.
■ 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.
Notes:
•The Extra Bass System effect may be different
according to the program content of the music tape.
•When 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.
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■ Fast Forward and Rewind
This unit has a dual cassette system. A tape can be played
back with Deck 1 and Deck 2.
£9 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 AoffI ".
3. Set the Deck 1 Reverse Mode Selector to the desired
mode when playing back with Deck 1,
m. ZD : Two-side playback mode
Repeat two-side playback mode
4. Press the Playback Button to begin tape playback.
•When 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.
■ 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 " DD
3. Press the Deck 1 Playback Button.
4. Press the Deck 2 Pause Button, then press the Playback
Button.
(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 tape. Always press the
Stop/Eject Button first, between functions.
■ Cue and Review (Only Deck 2)
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.
■ 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 “ " position,
the automatic stop system does not function.
Note:
•When 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 turn, do not leave the set in this
condition. Be sure to press the Stop/Eject Button.
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Deck 1 is equipped with an auto reverse function that allows you to perform two-side playback or repeat two-side playback.
»lt the Direction Button is pressed during the tape playback, the reverse side of the cassette tape can be heard.
SB Two-side playback (To listen to side 1 and side 2 with auto reverse)
■ Repeat two-side playback (To listen to side 1 and side 2 repeatedly)
■ 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.
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•This unit has an Automatic Levei Control (the recording
level is automatically adjusted).
•Recording and erasure of recording can be made only in
the forward direction.
B 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 ToffI " to turn the unit
off.
Note:
The Graphic Equalizer and Extra Bass System does
not function when recording. Only the monitor sound
is affected.
•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.
B 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 “TAPEy iOFFl ".
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.
B Recording from External Equipment
(Refer to page 10)
1. Connect the output of the external equipment to the
CD/Line Input Jacks.
2. Set the Function Selector to “fCDl/LINE".
3. Follow the procedure described in steps (2)-(5) of
"Recording Radio Broadcasts".
B 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.
fl 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.
B 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 “ lCDl /UNE”.
2. Press the Record Button.

When the Deck 2 Pause and Record Buttons are pressed,
tape editing starts by pressing the Deck 1 Playback Button.
•Deck 1 has the Direction Memory Function.
Before 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/ IoffI ”.
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 Buttons (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/
I off | " during editing. Do no 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
closer than 1.5 m to a TV set.
CONNECTIONS
•When using the headphones, avoid listening to sound at
excessive volume levels, because it may injure your ears.
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• Speakers are automatically cut off when the headphones
are connected.

MAINTENANCE
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 to 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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B Radio
Frequency Range:
B Tape Recorder
Track System:
Recording System:
Monitor System:
Frequency Response:
FM; 88-108 MHz
AM; 525-1705 kHz
4-track, 2-channel, stereo
AC bias, magnet erase
variable sound monitor
70-12000 Hz
B General
Power Requirement:
Power Output:
Speakers:
Jacks:
Input;
Output;
Dimensions (WxHxD):
Weight:
AC; 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption; 25 W
Battery; 12 V
(8 UM-1, R20/LR20 batteries)
20WX2...PMPO
7Wx2...RMS (max.)
2-Woofers; 10 cm
2-Tweeters; 1,5 cm
CD/LINE IN; 398 mV/47 kO
HEADPHONES; 320
566x156x167 mm
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
F0391R0