Panasonic RF-D10 User manual

Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.
Web Site: https://www.panasonic.com
© Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. 2014-2022
Operating Instructions
DAB-FM Radio
Model No. RF-D10
EB
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
“EB” indicates the United Kingdom model.
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Manufactured by:
Importer for UK:
Authorized Representative in
Europe:
Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.
1-10-12 Yagumo-higashi-machi, Moriguchi City,
Osaka 570-0021, Japan
Panasonic UK, a branch of
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 1RT
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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Safety precautions
WARNING!
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on this unit.
– Use the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
AC mains lead
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
CAUTION!
Unit
• This unit may receive radio interference caused
by mobile telephones during use. If such
interference occurs, please increase separation
between this unit and the mobile telephone.
Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to
direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
• Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese
battery.
• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled
off.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the unit for
a long period of time or if the unit is to be
powered exclusively by AC power. Keep in a
cool, dark area.
Small objects
• The knobs (e.g., [VOLUME] knob) can come off
when pulled hard. To prevent children from
swallowing the knob, do not pull it off.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Entertainment &
Communication Co., Ltd.” declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original
DoC to our RE products from our DoC Server:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Contact to Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic
Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg,
Germany
UK Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Entertainment &
Communication Co., Ltd.” declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 No.1206.
Customers can download a copy of the original
DoC to our RE products from our DoC server:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Contact in the UK: Panasonic Testing Centre on
behalf of Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic
Marketing Europe GmbH (Importer)
Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire,
RG12 1RT
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with
recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents mean that
used electrical and electronic products and
batteries must not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products and used batteries, please
take them to applicable collection points in
accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom
symbol):
This symbol might be used in combination
with a chemical symbol. In this case it
complies with the requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical involved.
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Supplied accessories
Check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers
correct as of January 2014. These may be subject
to change.)
1 AC mains lead
(K2CT2YY00097)
Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
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 or the BSI mark on
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.
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
cover.
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
Sales and Support
Information
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding
public holidays).
• For further support on your product, please visit
our website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by phoning
our Customer Communications Centre
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding
public holidays).
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished products.
Take a browse on our website for further details.
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Specifications
Power supply
AC AC 230 V to 240 V, 50 Hz
Battery DC 6 V (4 x R14/LR14, C)
Power consumption 7 W
Frequency range
FM 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)
DAB/DAB+ BAND III
5A to 13F (174.928 MHz to 239.200 MHz)
Terminal
Headphones Stereo, 3.5 mm jack (16 Ω)
Speaker
Full range 10 cm (4 Ω)
Output power 2 W (RMS 10% THD)
Battery life
Dimensions (W x H x D)
251 mm x 138 mm x 91 mm
Mass
With batteries 1.3 kg
Without batteries 1.0 kg
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)
Note:
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass
and dimensions are approximate.
Troubleshooting
General
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume.
• Check and adjust the antenna.
• Move the unit to another location and do a full
scan again.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the
cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from the cables of this unit.
Reception is poor or beat sound is heard.
• Keep the antenna away from computers, TVs,
other cables and cords. Move mobile telephones
away from the unit if the interference is apparent.
Messages
“Service not available”
•NoDABreception.
“No DAB station”
• No DAB station available.
• Check the antenna.
• Move the unit to another location and do a full
scan again.
“Time Not saved”
• The changes made to the time was not saved,
the changes will be lost.
“Alarm Not saved”
• The changes made to the alarm was not saved,
the changes will be lost.
Power
source
Manganese
R14 battery
Alkaline
LR14 battery
FM Approx. 9 H Approx. 30 H
DAB/DAB+ Approx. 12 H Approx. 40 H
Power consumption in standby mode
0.6 W (approximate)
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Overview of controls
AStandby/on switch [1]
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.
BSelect FM or DAB radio
CDirect preset buttons
DAdjust the volume
ESelect desired frequency in manual tuning
View available options
FConfirm an option
GView available menu
HAuto tuning for FM stations
IView available information
JDisplay panel
KSpeaker (monaural)
The speaker does not have magnetic shielding.
Do not put this unit near TVs, PCs or other
equipment easily influenced by magnetism.
LAntenna
Extend the antenna, adjust the
length, angle and direction for
best reception.
MHandle
NHeadphones jack
Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not supplied)
– Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
– Listening at full volume for long periods may
damage the user’s ears.
OAC IN terminal
PBattery compartment
L
M
P
N
O
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
J
K
Front view
Rear view
Weak Strong
Signal strength indicator
(blinking)
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Power sources
Using the household mains socket
Connect the AC mains lead firmly to the unit and
the household mains socket.
Note:
• Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.
• This unit consumes a small amount of power when it is
in standby mode. Disconnect the power supply if you
do not use the unit.
Using the batteries (not supplied)
Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
Install the batteries so that the poles (+ and –) align
with those in the unit.
This unit will use the batteries as the power source
when you disconnect the AC mains lead. The
battery indicator will light up.
The battery indicator shows the battery levels.
Note:
• The unit switches on after you insert the batteries.
• When the battery indicator “ ” begins flashing,
replace all 4 of the batteries.
• After the battery indicator flashes for 10 seconds, the
unit will switch off automatically.
Getting started
1Extend the antenna.
2Press [1] to switch on the unit.
The first time you switch on the unit, it will enter
DAB mode and automatically scan for stations. It
sets the time and date (if data is available) and
starts playing the first station it finds.
Note:
In standby mode, the unit shows the time and date (only
when the unit is powered by AC).
DAB
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a procedure of
broadcasting the radio digitally. It gives less
interference and better sound quality.
This unit supports DAB in “BAND III” bands.
DAB operation
The first time you enter DAB mode, or if the station
list is empty, the unit will start the full scan and
memorise the stations.
You can perform the full scan procedure when
there is a new station or a station becomes
available.
1Press [BAND] to select “DAB”.
2Press [MENU] to select “Full scan” and then
press [ENTER] to start full scan.
To cancel, press [MENU].
READ THE “Caution for AC mains lead” BEFORE
CONNECTION.
To household
mains socket
1
2
3
4
R14/LR14, C
Press towards while
inserting the battery.
Number of stations found
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█Remove unavailable listed stations
This unit indicates those stations that are closed or
no longer available with a question mark in front of
the station name. You can remove these stations
from the station list.
1Press [MENU] and then turn
[ TUNE/SELECT ] to select “Prune”.
2Press [ENTER].
3Turn [ TUNE/SELECT ] to select “Yes” and
then press [ENTER].
To cancel, select “No”.
Listening to a station
1Turn [ TUNE/SELECT ] to select a station
from the station list.
2Press [ENTER] to tune to the selected station.
Note:
“ ” indicates a secondary service station. Secondary
service stations are always listed next to their primary
station in the station list.
Presetting stations
You can preset up to 10 stations into the direct
preset buttons.
1While listening to a station, press and hold the
desired direct preset button ([1] to [10]).
Example: press and hold [2] to store current
station into preset 2.
2Press [ENTER] to preset the station.
█Listening to a preset station
Press the direct preset button ([1] to [10]) to listen
to the preset station.
Manual tuning
You can perform manual tuning to a particular
channel or frequency. This can be useful when you
are adjusting the antenna to achieve the best
possible reception and scanning a particular
channel to update the station list.
1Press [MENU].
2Turn [ TUNE/SELECT ] to select “Manual
tune” and then press [ENTER].
3Turn [ TUNE/SELECT ] to select a
frequency or channel and then press [ENTER].
The display shows the received signal strength
of the selected frequency. Adjust the antenna to
achieve the best reception.
Adjust the antenna so that the received signal
strength (solid rectangles) exceeds the
threshold indicator.
Viewing available information
You can view various information about the DAB
broadcast such as dynamic label information (if
available), signal strength, program type, ensemble
name, channel number, bit rate, DAB variant and
date.
Press [DISPLAY] to view available information.
Press and hold [DISPLAY] to show the default
display.
FM radio
1Press [BAND] to select “FM”.
2Press [AUTOTUNE] to tune to a station.
The unit stops tuning when it finds a station.
Press [AUTOTUNE] again to tune to the next
station.
Manual tuning
Turn [ TUNE/SELECT ] to tune to the required
station.
threshold indicator
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Presetting stations
You can preset up to 10 stations into the direct
preset buttons.
The first five stations are preset with a default
frequency for your convenience.
1While listening to a station, press and hold the
desired direct preset button ([1] to [10]).
2Press [ENTER] to preset the station.
█Listening to a preset station
Press the direct preset button ([1] to [10]) to listen
to the preset station.
Viewing available information
You can view the information of the radio station
such as Radio Data System text, frequency and
date.
Press [DISPLAY].
Note:
Radio Data System may not be available if reception is
poor.
System settings
█To view the System menu
When in DAB mode
1Press [MENU].
2Turn [ TUNE/SELECT ] to select “System”
and then press [ENTER].
When in FM mode
Press [MENU].
█To navigate around the menu
Turn [ TUNE/SELECT ] to select an item or
option. Press [ENTER] to confirm.
Example: Backlight setting displays
Indicates current setting
Alarm The Alarm Wizard is shown.
•Alarm: On, Off
Select “On” to switch on the
alarm.
•On time: Set the hours and
minutes of start time.
•Source: Buzzer, DAB, FM
Set the audio source.
If FM or DAB is set, select the last
station you tuned in to (“Last
listened”) or a preset station as the
audio source.
•Setthevolume
The alarm starts at a low volume
and increases gradually to the
preset level.
“ ” is shown after you set the alarm.
Note:
• The alarm does not work when the unit
is powered by batteries.
• Check that the date and time are set
correctly, or else the alarm may not
work as desired.
• The alarm will come on at the set time
every day for a duration of 90 minutes.
Press any button or turn any knob to
stop the alarm.
• You need to set the alarm again every
time you disconnect and connect the
AC power, or after you replace the
batteries.
Sleep The sleep timer switches off the unit
after the set time (in minutes).
Sleep Off, 30 minutes, 60 minutes,
90 minutes, 120 minutes
“”isshown.
Equaliser Flat, Heavy, Soft, Clear, Vocal
“”isshown.
Time The time and date information are
updated automatically with the
DAB/Radio Data System broadcast
(if available).
You can also set the time and date
manually with the Time menu.
This is a 24 hour clock.
•Set time: Set the hours and
minutes.
•Set date: Set the day, month and
year.
Backlight •10 sec: The backlight switches off
after 10 seconds of inactivity.
•On: The backlight is always on.
Language You can change the language for the
display panel.
English, Italiano, Deutsch, Français
Factory
Reset
Yes, No
Select “Yes” to reset the unit to
factory default setting.
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