Panasonic RXES20 - RADIO CASSETTE W/CD User manual

RQT5189-1B
Note:
The “EB” indication shown on the packing case
indicates United Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions com-
pletely. Please keep this manual for future refer-
ence.
EB GN
Portable Stereo CD System
Operating Instructions
Model No. RX-ES25
RX-ES20

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Before use
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
Dear Customer
Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories.......................................................... 2
Precautions ......................................................................... 2
Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................................. 3
Use of Batteries .................................................................. 4
Power Sources.................................................................... 4
Memory Batteries ................................................................ 4
Location of Controls ............................................................ 5
The Remote Control............................................................ 6
Setting the Clock ................................................................. 7
Using Headphones.............................................................. 7
The Radio........................................................................... 8
CDs ................................................................................... 10
Cassettes ......................................................................... 13
Tips on Recording ............................................................. 13
Recording CDs ................................................................ 14
Recording the Radio ....................................................... 16
Sound Quality.................................................................... 17
3-D sound with the Sound Virtualizer................................ 17
The Play and Record Timer .............................................. 18
The Sleep Timer................................................................ 19
The Timer Fader................................................................ 19
Maintenance...................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting.................................................... Back cover
Technical Specifications .......................................Back cover
Dear Customer
Before use
Listening
Recording
Reference
•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 mains lead,
as they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard. Also,
excessivebending, pullingor splicing ofthe leadshould beavoided.
•Do not unplug the AC mains lead by pulling on the lead.To do so
may cause premature failure or shock hazard.
•Do not operate this unit on AC mains in a bathroom, as a potential
shock hazard may result.
•When not in use, disconnect the AC mains lead from the house-
hold AC outlet.
In these operating instructions “unit off” is defined as follows:
“Standby” when AC power is used.
“Battery power off” when batteries are used.
Precautions
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOK-
CASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED
SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD
DUE TO OVERHEATING.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
DANGER INVISIBLELASERRADIATIONWHENOPEN.
AVOIDDIRECTEXPOSURETOBEAM.
ADVARSEL
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SPÄRRENÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIGLASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNESOGSIKKERHEDSLÅS
BRYTES. UNNGÅEKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARELASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHTDEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
(Indersiden at apparatet)
(Tuotteen sisällä)
(Apparatens insida)
(Produktets innside)
(Im Inneren des Gerätes)
(Inside of product)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
(Back of product)
Supplied Accessories
Pleasecheckand identify thesupplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts.
AC mains lead...................................................................... 1pc.
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not
use it with other equipment.
For United Kingdom: For Australia and New Zealand:
(VJA0733) (RJA0035-X)
Remote control transmitter (EUR648251)............................ 1pc.
Sound Quality and Sound Field
Timer

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Before use
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text careful-
ly.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark mor the BSI mark oon
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local dealer.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the co-
loured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or col-
oured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or co-
loured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL nOR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of
AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC
mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cov-
er.
Fuse cover
Figure A
Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure A
Figure B
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUIT-
ABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR
HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE-
MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS-
POSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI-
CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN-
SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

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Use of Batteries
• If this unit 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.
•Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.
•Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
•Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.
•Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to
contact flame or water.
•Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
•Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can damage other items, cause damage to
the unit, and may cause a fire through short-circuiting or electrolyte
leakage.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
Power Sources
Operating the unit on AC power
FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC
MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
Connect the AC mains lead.
Using batteries (not included)
Disconnect the AC mains lead from the unit to operate on battery
power.
The remote control cannot turn the unit on when batteries are used.
Removing the batteries
Open the battery cover, insert a finger into the hole in the bottom of
the unit and push out.
Battery life
“” flashes on the display when the batteries are running down.
Then, the unit turns itself off and displays “U01”.
Replace all the batteries with new ones.
Memory Batteries (not included)
Memory batteries retain memory (clock/timer/CD/radio settings)
during power supply interruption.
These batteries do not power the unit.
Replacing the batteries
•The memory batteries last about one year.
•Connect the unit to AC power before replacing the batteries.
•Extend the memory battery life by always pressing [
/I
]to turn
the unit off before disconnecting the unit from the AC mains or
replacing the power batteries.
Removing the batteries
Lift the negative end of the number 4 battery to remove batteries.
A
B
D
Before use
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AC mains lead (included)
(R20/LR20, D, UM-1) Inner row
Outer row
AC IN
5
1243
6
8
7
2
1
34
(R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)
To household
AC outlet
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Location of Controls
Basic controls
Number Designation Reference Page
1Standby/on switch (
/I
)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.In
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
2Preset equalizer button (PRESET EQ)..................... 17
3Play timer/record timer button
(
rr
rr
r PLAY/REC) ............................................................. 18
4Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) .................... 7, 18
5RX-ES25
Standby indicator ( )
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
RX-ES20
Standby/on indicator ( /I)
The indicator lights green when the unit is turned on.
When the AC power supply is used, it functions as an AC
connection indicator.(The indicator colour changes to red when
the unit is turned off.)
6Volume control buttons (+, –VOLUME) ......... 8, 10, 13
7Display panel
8Time adjust/preset channel select/CD track select dial
(TIME/PRESETTUNE CD SKIP ).......... 7, 9, 10, 18
9Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR) ................. 6
0Speaker
Note
These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place
them near televisions, personal computers or other devices
easily influenced by magnetism.
Tuner/CD controls
Number Designation Reference Page
umber Designation Reference Page
!Band button (TUNER BAND) .................................. 8, 9
@CD play/pause button (6CD) ................................ 10
#CD recording mode button (CD REC MODE) .... 15, 16
$CD program/clear, tuner preset button
(•MEMORY –CLEAR) ............................................ 9, 12
%CD tray
^Tuning/CD search buttons
(REW / – / Q , R/ + / FF) ................................ 8, 10
&CD mode select/stop button (9TAPE/CD) ......... 10, 11
*Preset channel select/CD track select dial
(TIME/PRESETTUNE CD SKIP ) ................... 9, 10
(CD tray open/close button (0CD) ........................... 10
Cassette deck controls
Number Designation Reference Page
)Deck eject button (0DECK) ..................................... 13
¡Record/record pause button (
[
/; ) .............. 14, 15, 16
™Cassette play button (
- TAPE) ................................ 13
£Tape mode select/stop button (9TAPE/CD) ...... 13, 14
≤Deck
∞Rewind/fast-forward buttons
(REW / – / Q , R/ + / FF) ..................................... 13
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■
B
■
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The Remote Control
Buttons
Number Designation Reference Page
§Sleep timer button (SLEEP)....................................... 19
≥Numbered buttons............................................ 9, 11, 12
•FM mode/BP button (FM MODE/BP) ..................... 8, 16
ªTape counter reset button (C-RESET)....................... 13
ºSound virtualizer button (S.VIRTUALIZER) .............. 17
⁄Auto scan button (AUTO SCAN).................................. 8
Timer fader button (TIMER FADER) .......................... 19
‹Display select button (DISPLAY) ........................... 7, 13
›Repeat button (REPEAT)............................................ 11
fiRandom play button (RANDOM) ............................... 11
flTuning/rewind/fast-forward buttons
(REW/– , +/FF).......................................................... 8, 13
‡Preset tuning/preset scan/CD skip/search buttons
(S /
44
44
4,33
33
3
/ T) ................................................... 9, 10
Batteries (not included)
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even
when held close to the front panel.
Use
Aimat thesensor,avoidingobstacles,ata maximumrangeof 7meters
directly in front of the unit.
•Keepthe transmission windowand the unit’ssensor freefrom dust.
•Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
Do not
•put heavy objects on the remote control.
•take the remote control apart.
•spill liquids onto the remote control.
■
A
When the unit is supplied with AC power, buttons 1, 2, 6, 11 ,
12 , 14 , 17 , 22 and 23 function in the same way as the controls on the
main unit. To save power, the unit cannot be turned on from the re-
mote control when batteries are used.
■
B
■
C
Before use
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A
R6, AA, UM-3
SENSOR
Transmission
window
7
C
7
B
30°30°
1
2
11
§
•
≥
ª
⁄
‹
›fi
fl
‡
14
6
SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY
23
PGM/-CLEAR
1
56≥104
8907
C RESET RANDOM REPEATFMMODE/BP
PRESETEQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
AUTOSCAN
–
VOLUME
+
TAPE TUNER CD
REW FF
22
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Setting the Clock
This is a twenty-four hour clock.
The example shows how to set the clock to 13:30.
■
1Press [
/I
] to turn the unit on.
■
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
Each time you press the button:
CLOCK ON
r
PLAY
r
PLAY OFF
Original display ON
r
REC
r
REC OFF
■
3Within 10 seconds
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ]to set
the time.
■
4Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to start the clock.
The original display is restored shortly after.
When batteries are used
The unit cannot be turned on with the remote control.
Displaying the clock
Remote control only
Press [DISPLAY].
Using Headphones (not included)
Reduce volume before connection.
Plug type: 3.5mm stereo
Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing dam-
age.
A
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SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY
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The Radio
Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [
/I
].
Normal tuning
■
1Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
(Unit comes on when using AC power.)
Each time you press the button:
AM ↔FM
■
2Press [ REW/–/QQ
QQ
Q] or [ RR
RR
R/+/FF ] to select a sta-
tion.
“” is displayed during FM stereo broadcasts.
■
3Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume.
Using auto scan
Remote control only
You can search for a station by listening to all tuned-in stations for 8
seconds each.
■
1Press [TUNER] to select “FM” or “AM”.
■
2Press [AUTO SCAN].
Auto scan starts.
■
3Press [AUTO SCAN] when you find the desired
station.
Auto scan ends when it reaches the original frequency again.
To stop during the process, press [AUTO SCAN].
If noise is excessive in FM
Remote control only
Press [FM MODE/BP] to display “ MONO ”.
Monauralsound isselected (“ ”goesoff) andnoise reduceswhen
reception is weak.
Press [FM MODE/BP] again to cancel the mode.
Auto-tuning
Press and hold [REW / – / Q]or [R/ + / FF] until the frequency
starts changing rapidly.
The frequency stops when it finds a station. (Interference may also
cause it to stop. Start auto-tuning again if this occurs.)
To stop auto-tuning
Press [REW / – / Q]or [R/ + / FF].
■
DTo improve reception
FM: Change the length and direction of the antenna.
AM: Change the facing of the unit.
Note
• AM reception is briefly interrupted if [0DECK] is pressed.
• To improve reception when using the unit in a building or vehicle,
use it near a window.
Listening
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REW
VOLUME
TUNER
AUTOSCAN
AUTOSCAN
A
Indicates auto scan
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C
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FMMODE/BP
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FM AM
C RESET RANDOM REPEATFMMODE/BP
PRESETEQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
AUTOSCAN
VOLUME
TAPE TUNER CD
REW FF
PRESETEQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
AUTOSCAN
–
VOLUME
+
TAPE TUNER CD
REW FF
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The Radio
(when using batteries) Press [
/I
].
Preset tuning
Tuning is simpler if you preset stations.
You can preset 12 FM and 12 AM stations.
Presetting radio stations
Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset. (\page 8)
■
1Press [•MEMORY**
**
*CLEAR].
■
2While “ ” is flashing
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select
a channel and press [•MEMORY**
**
*CLEAR].
On the remote control
Press the numbered button(s) to enter the station into a
channel (1 to 12).
To enter channel 10, 11 or 12
Press [≥10], then the two digits.
If “ ” goes off during presetting, return to step ■
1 .
Selecting channels
Preparation: Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
■
B
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select
the channel.
On the remote control
Press the numbered button(s) to select the channel (1 to 12).
To select channel 10, 11 or 12, press [≥10], then the two digits.
Using preset scan
You can search for a station by listening to all preset channels for 8
seconds each.
Remote control only
Preparation: Press [TUNER] to select “FM” or “AM”.
■
1Press and hold [ SS
SS
S/44
44
4] or [ 33
33
3/TT
TT
T] until “PS”
appears on the display.
Preset scan starts.
■
2Press [ SS
SS
S/44
44
4] or [ 33
33
3/TT
TT
T] when you find the
desired channel.
Preset scan ends after searching through each preset channel once.
To stop during the process, press [S/44
44
4]or [33
33
3 /T].
Cancelling a preset channel
e.g. If channel 3 is not needed
1 Select channel 3.
2 Press [•MEMORY –CLEAR].
3 While “ ” is flashing
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ]to display “– –”.
4 Press [•MEMORY –CLEAR].
Now, when you perform preset scan or turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE
CD SKIP ] to select a preset channel, channel 3 is skipped.
Hints
• To select the cancelled channel, press the remote control’s num-
bered buttons.
• You can press [S/44
44
4]or [33
33
3/T]on the remote control for
turning of [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ]described
above.
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SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY
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1
56≥104
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PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
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C
PRESETEQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
AUTOSCAN
–
VOLUME
+
TAPE TUNER CD
REW FF
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2
•
TUNER
Preset channel
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C
Indicates preset scan
PRESETTUNE
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CDs
■
1Press [0CD] to open the tray.
(The unit comes on.)
Load a CD and press [0CD] to close the tray.
■
2Press [6CD] to start play.
Plays to the end of the CD and stops.
■
3Press [+, –VOLUME] to adjust the volume.
To stop play
Press [nTAPE/CD].
One touch play (When using AC power)
When a CD is loaded, press [6CD].
The unit comes on and play starts.
To pause play
Press [6CD] during play.
Press again to resume play.
To skip tracks
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ]clockwise (forward) or
counter-clockwise (backward).
On the remote control
Press [S/44
44
4](backward) or [33
33
3 /T](forward).
Searching through tracks
Pressand hold [REW / – / Q](backward) or [R/ + / FF] (forward)
during play.
On the remote control
Press and hold [S/44
44
4](backward) or [33
33
3 /T](forward) during
play.
Note
Separate this unit from radios and televisions if it causes interference.
CD selection
Choose CDs with this mark: ( a )
Do not
•use irregularly shaped CDs ( b ).
•use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with
adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers. (
c )
•attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.
•write anything on the CD.
•clean CDs with liquids.(Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)
•use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
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TAPE ⁄CD
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Label
Track number in play
Elapsed time of track in play
CD
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CDs
Other modes of play
Preparation: Press [n]to switch to CD mode.
Remote control only
Direct access play
Starts play from a selected track
Select the track with the numbered buttons.
For two-digit tracks, press [≥10], then the two digits.
Repeat play
Plays a track or all tracks repeatedly
Press [REPEAT] before or during play to select a mode.
Each time you press the button:
Press [CD] to start play if in the stop mode.
To repeat selected tracks
1Start program play (\page 12).
2Press [REPEAT] to select “ ”.
To cancel
Press [REPEAT] until “
1
” and “ ” are cleared.
The mode is also cancelled if the CD tray is opened.
Random play
Plays the tracks once each in random order
■
1Press [RANDOM] during CD stop mode.
■
2Press [CD]
to start play.
To cancel
Press [RANDOM] to clear “ ”.
If cancelled during play, play continues to the end of the CD.
The mode is also cancelled if the CD tray is opened.
Note
•Random play cannot be used together with 1-track repeat and pro-
gram play.
• You cannot select tracks with the numbered buttons.
• You cannot skip to tracks already played.
•Search can be done within the track in play only.
A
B
(No display)
1
: One-track repeat
: All-track repeat
: Cancel
Listening
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1
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2
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Numbered buttons
SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY
23
PGM/-CLEAR
1
56≥104
8907
C RESET RANDOM REPEATFMMODE/BP
PRESETEQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
TAPE TUNER CD
REW FF
7
A
7
B
REPEAT
REPEAT
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CD
RANDOM
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CDs
Program play
Select up to 36 tracks to play in the order you choose.
On the main unit
Preparation: Press […TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
■
1Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select
the track.
■
2Press [•MEMORY**
**
*CLEAR].
Repeat step ■ 1and
■
2to program other tracks.
■
3Press [¤/gCD] to start play.
On the remote control
Preparation:
Press […]to switch to CD mode.
1 Press [PGM/**
**
*CLEAR].
“” appears on the display.
2Enter the track number with the numbered but-
tons.
For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [≥10] then the two
digits.
Repeat this step to program other tracks.
3Press [CD] to start play.
The program remains intact even if play is stopped or the unit is
turned off. “Cd-P” appears when play is stopped to indicate the con-
tents are in the memory.
To cancel
Press and hold [•MEMORY –CLEAR] (remote control: [PGM/
**
**
*CLEAR]) in the stop mode until “CLEAR” is displayed.
The mode is also cancelled if the CD tray is opened.
“FULL” is displayed
If 36 tracks have already been programmed.
“– –:– –” is displayed
If the total play time of the program exceeds 100 minutes.
You can still program and play tracks.
■
ATo check the program contents (while “Cd-P” is dis-
played)
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ].
On the remote control
Press [S/44
44
4]or [33
33
3
/T].
Listening
Track number Play time
Programmed track Play sequence
7
2
7
37 1
TAPE ⁄CD
CD
23
PGM/-CLEAR
1
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8907
C RESET RANDOM REPEATFMMODE/BP
PRESETEQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
AUTOSCAN
VOLUME
TAPE TUNER CD
REW FF
21
3
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Programmed track Play sequence
PGM/-CLEAR
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Cassettes
■
1Press [0DECK] to open the deck.
(The unit comes on.)
Load a cassette and close the deck by hand.
■
2Press [
- TAPE] to start play.
■
3Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume.
To stop play:
Press [nTAPE/CD].
One touch play (When using AC power)
When a cassette is loaded, press [
- TAPE].
The unit comes on and play starts.
Fast-forward and rewind
Press [REW / – / Q](rewind) or [R/ + / FF] (fast-forward).
On the remote control
Press [REW / –] (rewind) or [+ / FF] (fast-forward).
Selection of tapes
Use normal position tapes to play correctly.
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will
not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.
Cassette tape care
• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught
in the mechanism.
• Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be
taken up before the tape is played.
• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.
Tips on Recording
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-record-
ed tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material
may infringe copyright laws.
Use household AC power or new batteries when recording to avoid
poor recordings caused by the batteries running down.
Televisions can cause interference to recordings made on this unit
if the two are too close to each other.
Selection of tapes for recording
Use normal position tapes.
High position and metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will
not be able to record or erase them correctly.
Volume and sound quality in recording
• Recording level is set automatically.
• Recording are unaffected by changes to sound quality.
To display the tape counter while recording
Remote control only
Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button in the CD or radio mode:
To reset the tape counter
Press [C-RESET].
The counter resets to “000”.
Listening
REW
7
17
37
2
TAPE ⁄CD
a Present state b Present time c Tape counter
A
7
A
DISPLAY
C RESET
SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY
23
PGM/-CLEAR
1
56≥104
8907
C RESET RANDOM REPEATFMMODE/BP
PRESETEQ TAPE TUNER CD
7
1
7
2
7
3
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VOLUME
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Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing you.
Side to be played back facing up
DECK
a
b
c
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Tips on Recording
Erasure prevention
The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.
To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
Erasing recordings
1Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing up.
2Press [nTAPE/CD] to switch toTAPE mode.
3Press [
[
/ K].
A
B
Recording CDs
Normal recording
Preparation:
•Insert a CD (\page 10).
•Wind on the leader tape.
■
1Press [0DECK] to open the deck.
Load a cassette with the side for recording facing up and close
the deck by hand.
■
2Press [nTAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
Each time you press the button:
TAPE ↔Cd.
■
3Press [
[
/ K] to start recording.
CD play and recording start at the same time.
The cassette stops when the CD finishes.
To stop recording
Press [nTAPE/CD].
■
DTo pause recording
Press [
[
/ K].
Press again to resume recording.
To continue recording from another CD on the same cas-
sette
1Press [0CD] and replace the CD.
2Press [
[
/ K].
To record selected tracks
1Do step ■ 1., then program the tracks (\page 12).
2Press [
[
/ K].
To skip unwanted tracks
1Press [
[
/ K]to pause recording (the CD also pauses).
2Turn [TIME/PRESETTUNE CD SKIP ]so the nexttrackyou
want to record is displayed.
3Press [
[
/ K] to resume recording.
■
C
7
ATo protect tapes against further recording
7
B
7
2
7
17
3
7
C
7
3
7
1
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2
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DECK
TAPE ⁄CD
Side to be recorded facing up
Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing you.
132
7
D
Recording
Tab for side “B” Tab for side “A”
Side A
Normal position tape
To re-record
A
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Recording CDs
ALL-REC
Records the whole CD or selected tracks. When the tape finishes
before CD, recording and CD pauses for you to resume recording on
the opposite side.
Preparation: Insert a CD (\page 10).
■
1Press [nTAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
■
2Press [CD REC MODE] to display“ALL-REC”.
Each time you press the button:
ALL-REC 1-REC OFF
The display shows the tape length needed.
“C – – – –” indicates the tape needed exceeds 100 minutes.
You can still record, but some tracks may not be recorded if the
tape isn’t long enough.
■
3Load a cassette with the side for recording facing
up.
■
4Press [
[
/ K] to start recording.
The unit rewinds the tape, records 10 seconds of silence, and
then starts recording.
To stop recording
Press [nTAPE/CD]. The CD also stops.
If a track is interrupted at the end of the side facing up
Recording and CD pauses.
To record the track again on the opposite side
1. Press [0DECK], flip the cassette, and insert it.
2. Press [
[
/ K].
The unit records 10-second of silence, and resumes recording
from the beginning of the cut-off track.
To record selected tracks
1Program tracks (\page 12).
2Do steps ■ 2. to ■ 4..
Note
You cannot use ALL-REC with random play and repeat play (\page
11).
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3
7
4
7
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7
3
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DECK
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Recording CDs
1-REC
Records a selected track from the CD and stops.
Preparation:
Insert a CD (\page 10) and a cassette (\page 13).
Wind the tape on to where you want to start recording.
■
1Press [nTAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
■
2Press [CD REC MODE] to display“1-REC”.
Each time you press the button:
ALL-REC 1-REC OFF
■
3Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select
the track you want to record.
■
4Press [
[
/ K] to start recording.
CD play and recording start at the same time.
To stop recording
Press [nTAPE/CD]. The CD also stops.
To continue recording from another CD
1. Press [0CD] and replace the CD.
2. Do steps ■
3. to ■ 4..
To record a track in play
1Press [CD REC MODE]to display “1-REC”.
2Press [
[
/ K].
Recording starts from the beginning of the track and stops when the
track finishes.
Note
Recording and CD will stop when the tape reaches its end, even if the
track has not finished.
Recording the Radio
Preparation:
•To record from the beginning of the tape:
Wind on the leader tape.
•To record from part way through the tape:
Wind the tape on to where you want to start recording.
■
1Load a cassette with the side for recording facing
up.
■
2Tune to the station (\page 8).
■
3Press [
[
/ K] to start recording.
To stop recording
Press [nTAPE/CD].
To pause recording
Press [
[
/ K].
Press again to resume recording.
■
C Reducing noise when recording AM (Beat Proof func-
tion)
Remote control only
Press [FM MODE/BP] while recording.
Each time you press the button:
bP1 ↔bP2.
Choose the setting with the least noise.
■
A
B
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2
7
3
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TAPE ⁄CD
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A
7
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DECK
TAPE ⁄CD
7
17 3
7
B
7
3
7
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2
7
1
7
C
23
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Sound Quality
You can choose one of four types of sound quality.
aa
aa
a XBS: Adds punch to rock
bb
bb
b Clear: Clarifies higher sounds
cc
cc
c Soft: For background music
dd
dd
d Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals
Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
Each time you press the button:
Note
Changes to sound quality do not affect recordings.
3-D sound with the Sound Virtualizer
Remote control only
You can create a three-dimensional sound field when listening to
stereo sound.
Press [S.VIRTUALIZER].
Press again to cancel.
Note
• This feature does not affect recordings.
• The actual effect depends on the source played.
7
B
7
A
PRESET EQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
S.VIRTUALIZER
a XBS b Clear c Soft d Vocal
EQ-OFF (cancelled)
A
C RESET RANDOM REPEATFMMODE/BP
PRESETEQ
S.VIRTUALIZER
PRESETTUNE
CDSKIP
AUTOSCAN
TAPE TUNER CD
REW FF
Sound Quality and Sound Field
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PRESET EQ
a
XBS
b
CLEAR
c
SOFT
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The Play and Record Timer
You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up
(play timer) or to record a radio station (record timer).
Preparations:
Turn the unit on and set the clock. (\page 7)
• For play timer, prepare the music source (tape/CD/radio) for lis-
tening, and set the volume.
• For record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tab (\
page 14: ■ A) and load the cassette with the side for recording facing
up. Tune to the radio station (\page 8 to 9), and set the volume.
Setting the start and finish times
■
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the desired timer
function.
Each time you press the button:
ON œœ
œœ
œPLAY: to set the play timer
ON œœ
œœ
œREC: to set the record timer
Proceed to step ■
2before these indicators stop flashing
(about 10 seconds).
■
211
11
1Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to set
the start time.
22
22
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
■
311
11
1Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to set
the finish time.
22
22
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
Turning the timer on
■
4Press [œœ
œœ
œPLAY/REC] to display the timer indicator.
Each time you press the button:
œœ
œœ
œPLAY: to turn the play timer on
œœ
œœ
œREC: to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times
haven’t been set.)
“E” appears if the clock hasn’t been set.
■
5Press [
/I
]to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for timer to operate.
The record timer comes on about 30 seconds earlier than the
set time.
To cancel the timer
Press [œœ
œœ
œPLAY/REC] when the unit is on to clear the timer indica-
tors from the display.
(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)
To check the settings (when unit is off)
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The settings are shown in the following order:
To change the settings (when unit is on)
To change the times
Do steps ■
1, ■ 2, ■ 3, and ■ 5.
To change the source or volume
1. Press [œœ
œœ
œPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator.
2. Make changes to the source or volume.
3. Do steps ■
4to ■ 5.
You can enjoy your desired source after you have set the timer.
Turn the unit off before the timer’s start time.
Note
The play and record timers cannot be used together.
Timer
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7
3
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1
7
4
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5
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3
•7
4
7
57
17
2
•7
3
•
Start Finish
Start Finish
1
2
1
2
CLOCK ON œPLAY œPLAY OFF
Original display ON œRECœREC OFF
PLAY
no display (off) REC
Start time, Finish time Music source Volume Original display
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The Sleep Timer
Remote control only
You can set the unit to turn off after certain time. (e.g. when you
want to fall asleep while listening to music.)
Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).
Each time you press the button:
To cancel
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To check the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] once.
The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.
To change the setting
Press [SLEEP] to select the new time.
Note
You can use sleep timer in combination with play and record timer.
Make sure the unit is off before the play/record timer’s start time.
The Timer Fader
Remote control only
Volume increases slowly to the set level when a timer turns the unit
on and decreases slowly when the sleep timer turns the unit off.
Press [TIMER FADER] to display “ ”.
(All timers will be affected.)
Press again to cancel.
Note
This feature does not affect record timer’s recordings.
Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-
and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use to assure good quality
playback and recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
A
B
Reference Timer
7
A
Time setting
SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY
23
PGM/-CLEAR
1
56≥104
8907
SLEEP
SLEEP
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7
B
SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY
23
PGM/-CLEAR
1
56≥104
8907
TIMERFADER
TIMERFADER
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30
SLEEP OFF
SLEEP
60
SLEEP
90
SLEEP
120
SLEEP

Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the unit as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the
enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (e.g. 4)
Common problems
CD
Cassette deck
Radio
Remote control
“E” is displayed
“UO1” is displayed
“UO2” is displayed
CD won’t play or CD display is incorrect
Certain sections are not played properly
Recording is not possible
Poor sound quality
A lot of noise or difficult to tune
The remote control doesn’t work.
The unit can’t be turned on from the
remote control.
Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions.
Replace the batteries or use household AC power. 4
Power batteries haven’t been inserted. Insert them or use household AC power. (“UO2” ap-
pears only if you have inserted memory batteries.) 4
Place the CD label facing up. !
Wait for an hour for condensation to dry and try again.
Clean the CD. !
Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.
If the cassette’s tabs have removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. %
Clean the heads. +
Interference may be caused by other equipment or the use of its remote control. Turn the
other equipment off or separate this unit from them.
Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 6
Replace the batteries if they are worn. 6
Turn the unit on from the main unit if you are using batteries to power the unit. 46
Technical Specifications
Radio
Frequency range
FM 87.50–108.00MHz (50 kHz steps)
AM 522–1629kHz (9 kHz steps)
CD player
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
Decoding 16 bit linear
Beam source Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780nm)
No. of channels 2 channel, stereo
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)
Tape recorder
Track system 4 track, 2 channel, stereo
Monitor system Variable sound monitor
Recording system AC bias
Erasing system Multi Pole magnet
Frequency range
Normal position 50–14000Hz
General
Speakers (RX-ES25) 8cm 5.4Ωx 2
(RX-ES20) 8cm 2.7Ωx 2
Jacks
Output PHONES: 3.5mm stereo (16–32Ω)
Power requirement
AC 230–240V, 50Hz
Power consumption: (RX-ES25) 30W
(RX-ES20) 23W
Battery 12V [Eight R20/LR20(D, UM-1)batteries]
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Memory back-up for computer/clock
6V [Four R6/LR6 (AA, UM-3) batteries]
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Dimensions (WxHxD) 529 x 144 x 276mm
Weight (RX-ES25) 4.5kg without batteries
(RX-ES20) 4.0kg without batteries
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Osaka 542-8588, Japan RQT5189-1B
L1099TL1119
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