Panasonic RX-D26 User manual

Portable Stereo CD System
Operating Instructions
Model No. RX-D26
EB EGN GU GC GS
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Note
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future 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 theAC mains lead,
as they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard. Also,
excessive bending, pulling or splicing of the lead should be avoided.
• 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 in a bathroom, as a potential shock hazard
may result.
• When not in use, disconnect theAC mains lead from the household
mains socket.
Precautions
•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.
Use of batteries
Memory back-up
When the power supply is interrupted, radio stations you have set
are saved if you have inserted back-up batteries (not included).
These batteries do not power the unit.
When to change the batteries
The batteries last about a year.
Connect the unit to AC power before replacing the batteries.
Before connecting or disconnecting the AC mains lead, press
[TAPE/OFF] and stop the tape to turn the unit off. The memory
batteries are worn out faster if the cord is disconnected with the power
still on.
Removing the batteries
Open the battery cover and insert
your finger in the hole on the
bottom of the unit and push out.
(Remove the power batteries first.)
(R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)
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www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease
and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–
Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm. (Excluding public holidays.)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610
This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC
software related products only.
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre
number listed above for all enquiries.
For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer
Care Centre numbers listed above.
For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
Supplied accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
AC mains lead ........................................................................ 1pc.
For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: (RJA0053-2X)
For Australia and New Zealand: (RJA0035-X)
For others: (RJA0019-2K)
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(R14/LR14, C, UM-2)
Power sources
Using a household mains socket Using batteries (not included)
FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 7
BEFORE CONNECTION.
Connect the AC mains lead firmly to the unit and the outlet.
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it
with other equipment.
The unit cannot be powered by batteries if the AC mains lead is
connected.
When to change the batteries
When the battery indicator begins flashing, replace all 6 of the batteries.
It is also a good idea to replace all the batteries before recording.
Inner row
Outer row
Note
Before playing starts the battery indicator may flash although the
batteries are not drained. It appears correctly once you start play.
Removing the batteries
Open the battery cover and insert
your finger in the hole on the bottom
of the unit and push out.
These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place
them near televisions, personal computers or other devices
easily influenced by magnetism.
Tape mode/standby switch
(TAPE/OFF)
Tune mode select/CD play mode
select/program button
( TUNE MODE •CD PLAY MODE –PGM )
Tuning/CD skip, search buttons
( , )
CD play/pause button ( CD )
CD lid
Tuner mode/band select/auto preset button
(TUNER/BAND –AUTO PRESET)
CD Iid open/close
( CD OPEN/CLOSE)
Volume control buttons
(VOLUME , )
Display
Sound equalizer select
/sound virtualizer button
(•
SOUND EQ –S.VIRTUALIZER )
CD stop/clear/FM mode select button
( /CLEAR FM MODE)
Record button ( )
Tape play button ( PLAY)
Rewind/review button
( REW/REV)
Fast-forward/cue button
( FF/CUE)
Stop/eject button ( STOP/EJECT)
Pause button ( PAUSE)
Speaker
Cassette deck
Press [TAPE/OFF] and stop the tape to
turn the unit off.
The unit is in the standby condition when
theAC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live”as long
as the power cord is connected to an
electrical outlet.
Controls
For areas except for United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Australia and New Zealand
Set the voltage before connection.
Use a flat head screwdriver to turn [VOLTADJ] to the voltage setting
for your area.
Note that the unit will be seriously damaged or fail to operate correctly
if this setting is not made correctly.
VOLT ADJ
For areas except for
United Kingdom,
Continental Europe,
Australia and
New Zealand
To household
mains socket
AC mains lead (included)
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The radio
Normal tuning
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”or “AM”.
(Unit comes on.)
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2If “ ” is on the display, press
[TUNE MODE] to clear it.
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3Press [–/ ] or [ / +] to tune
to the desired station.
Automatic tuning
Press and hold [–/ ] or [ / +] then release when the frequency
display starts to change. A station with good reception is automati-
cally selected and the process stops.
To stop automatic tuning, press [–/ ] or [ / +] again.
Note
Automatic tuning may stop on a frequency where there is no station
if there is interference. Press [–/ ] and [ / +] to tune if this
occurs.
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4Adjust the volume.
To improve reception
FM: Extend the whip antenna and adjust its direction.
AM: Adjust the position of the unit.
If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode
Press [FM MODE]. (“MONO”lights up.)
Sound will be produced in monaural, but this
also reduces noise.
Press the button again to cancel. (“MONO”
goes out.)
For area except for United Kingdom and Continental Europe
AM allocation setting
Before receivingAM broadcasts, be sure to select the correct allocation
setting (either 9 kHz or 10 kHz) for your area.
First press [TUNER/BAND] to select AM. Next, press and hold
[ / CLEAR]. The display changes in a few seconds to show the current
lowest AM frequency. Continue to hold down the button.
When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.
Changing the step erases all preset stations.
Repeat the above to change the step back.
12 3 4 Preset tuning
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Preset the stations (20 FM and 12 AM) to make tuning simpler.
Automatic presetting
Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Preparations: Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”or “AM”.
Press and hold [–AUTO PRESET] until “AUTO”is displayed.
The tuner presets stations it can receive into the channels.
Presets one station at a time.
Preparations: Tune to the desired station.
(Perform steps 1-3on the left.)
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1Press and hold [–PGM].
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2While “ ” and the frequency display
are flashing
Press [–PGM].
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3While “ ” and the preset channel are
flashing
Press [–/ ] or [ /+] to select
the desired channel.
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4Press [–PGM].
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Repeat the above to preset other stations.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in
that channel.
Manual Presetting
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”or “AM”.
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Press [TUNE MODE] to display
“”.
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Press [–/ ] or [ / +] to
select the desired channel.
(FM:1-20, AM:1-12) Preset channel
1
2
3
To listen to preset channels
Preset channel
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CDs
Normal play
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1Push [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] to
open the CD lid and insert the
CD.
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2Push [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] to
close the CD lid.
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3Press [CD / ] to start play.
(Unit comes on.)
Play starts from the first track and
continues to the last track.
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4Adjust the volume.
To stop play
Press [ / CLEAR].
While stopped, the number of tracks on the CD is displayed.
Label must face upward.
Elapsed play time
Track number in play
Total playing time
Total number of tracks
Note
•If interference occurs to radios or televisions, place the unit as far as
possible from the equipment.
•Do not press [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] during play, pause or immediately
after you inserted the CD and closed the CD lid. CD may be scratched.
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-
RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW
players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of
recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition
of the recording.
“NO DISC”is displayed if there is no disc in the unit.
To pause
To search forward/
backward
To skip forward/
backward
Press [CD / ] during playback.
To resume, press [CD / ].
Hold down [−/ ] (backward) or [ /+]
(forward) during playback or when paused.
Press [−/ ] (backward) or [ /+] (forward)
during playback or when paused.
Program play
You can program up to 24 tracks.
Ensure CD is stopped before programming.
1Press and hold [–PGM].
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2While “”is flashing
Press [–/] or [ /+] to select
the desired track.
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3Press [–PGM].
The track is programmed.
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Repeat steps 2and 3until you have
programmed all the tracks you want.
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4Press [CD / ].
To cancel program play mode
Press [ /CLEAR] while stopped. “CLEAR”is displayed.
The mode is also canceled if the CD tray is opened.
This will also erase the entire program.
To check program contents
“P”appears in the display when play is stopped.
Press [–/ ] or [ /+] when “P”is displayed.
To check while programming press [ / CLEAR] and after “P”appears,
press [–/ ] or [ /+].
Display
“— —:——”: Program equals, or exceeds, 100 minutes but
programming and play are still possible.
“FULL”: 24 tracks have already been programmed. The program
is full.
CD play modes
Preparations:
Press [CD / ] and then [ / CLEAR] to switch to CD mode.
You can repeat one track ( ), all tracks ( ) or play the tracks in
random order ( ).
Press [•CD PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
off (no indication)
These modes remain active until the indicators are cleared.
You can use repeat mode with program play.
Note
•During play, you cannot select random play.
•Random and program play cannot be performed at the same time.
Program order
Specified track number
Play time
Track number
Total play time of
programmed tracks
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Cassettes
This unit is suitable for playing normal tapes, but high and metal position
tapes will not be played to their full potential.
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1Press [TAPE/OFF].
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2
Press [ / STOP/EJECT ] to
open the deck and load a cassette.
Close deck by hand.
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3Press [ PLAY ] to start play.
Unit comes on and play starts.
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4Adjust the volume.
To stop play
Press [ / STOP/EJECT]. (Unit is switched off.)
To pause
To rewind/
fast-forward
To find a
particular spot
Press [ PAUSE ] during playback.
To resume, press [ PAUSE ].
Press [ REW/REV] (to rewind) or
[FF/CUE ] (to fast-forward) inthestop mode.
Press [ REW/REV] (to search backward)
or [ FF/CUE] (to search forward) during
playback.
Play is resumed when the button is released.
Note
•The unit is on in the pause mode. Stop tape to turn the unit off by
pressing [ / STOP/EJECT ] when leaving the unit.
•Do not press [ PLAY] when rewinding or fast-forwarding, as this
may jam the tape.
Be sure to press [ / STOP/EJECT ] before the next operation.
Full auto-stop
The automatic stop system will release the buttons when the tape
reaches the end during play, recording, fast-forwarding or rewinding.
Exposed tape facing
upward
Side to be played facing you
Recording
You can record radio broadcasts or CDs.
Before recording
•This unit is suitable for recording normal tapes, but it cannot record
onto high and metal position tapes to their full potential and prior
recordings will not be erased correctly.
•The recording level is set automatically.
•Take up the leader tape before proceeding.
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Leader tape
(Recording
cannot be made.)
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Press [ / STOP/EJECT ] to
open the deck and load a cassette.
Close deck by hand.
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2Select the source to be recorded.
When recording radio broadcasts
Tune in the station. (Perform steps 1–3of “Normal tuning”on page 3.)
When recording CDs
Insert the CD to be recorded.
(Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Normal play”on page 4.)
Press [CD / ] and then [ / CLEAR ] to switch to CD mode.
If you want to record programmed tracks, program desired tracks
before proceeding to step 3.
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3Press [ ] to start recording.
[ PLAY ] is also depressed with [ ].
Recording starts (one side only).
The CD also starts playing if in CD mode.
Exposed tape facing
upward
Side to be recorded facing you
To stop recording
Press [ / STOP/EJECT ]. (The CD does not stop.)
To stop recording temporarily
Press [ PAUSE ]. (The CD does not stop.)
Press once again to resume recording.
To record on the other side of the cassette
Turn the cassette over and press [ ].
If the CD finishes before the cassette
Recording continues. Press [ / STOP/EJECT ] to stop it.
If the cassette finishes before the CD
The CD continues playing. Press [ / CLEAR ] to stop it.
Erase protection
Use a screwdriver or similar
object to break out the tab.
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
To erase a tape
1. Press [TAPE/OFF].
2. Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing towards you and
the exposed tape facing up.
3. Press [ ].
[ PLAY ] is depressed at the same time.
Note
•Noise may be recorded if this unit is near a TV. Keep the units at
least 1.5 meters apart.
•Changes to volume and sound quality do not affect recording.
•To prevent interruptions to recording, make sure there is constant
AC power supply to the unit or replace the batteries.
•While recording you cannot perform the following operations.
-Switching play of the source (CD, Radio, Tape)
-Switching the radio AM/FM frequency
-CD skipping, searching
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or
discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright
laws.
Tab for Side A
Tab for Side B
Adhesive tape
Side A
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Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy olla
sellaisessa asennossa, ettäsiihen on helppo tarttua ongelman
sattuessa.
ADVARSEL!
•APPARATET MÅIKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET
INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED
HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOL-
DENE, SÅRISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
• APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅIKKE DEKKES TIL
MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.
• PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅAPPARATET.
• BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅKASSERES UTEN FARE FOR MILJØET.
ADVARSEL:
FOR ÅREDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER
SKADER PÅPRODUKTET, MÅDETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES
FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ
HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK
SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅAPPARATET.
Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og støpslet
måvære lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppståproblemer.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
For others
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED 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 BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS ANDANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS
WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
VAROITUS!
•ÄLÄASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄLAITETTA KABINET-
TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN
TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ
VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA
TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN
YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TU-
LIPALOVAARA.
•ÄLÄPEITÄLAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
•ÄLÄASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN
LÄHDETTÄLAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
•HÄVITÄPARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA
TAVALLA.
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MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAAALTISTAA
SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE,
EIKÄNESTETTÄSISÄLTÄVIÄESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
SUOMI
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KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
Inside of product
Tuotteen sisällä
Produktets innside
Marking sign is located on back of the unit.
For United Kingdom
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
For others
This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the product and the
mobile telephone.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
For United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia
and New Zealand
(Back of product)
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASS1
LASERPRODUCT
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.
TÄMÄLAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA
ILMASTOSSA.
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
These labels are not attached to the back or inside of products with
“GU”printed on the outer packaging.
NORSK
ADVARSEL!
DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE
INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING,
KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
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Using headphones (not included)
Turn down the volume and connect the
headphones to the [PHONES] jack.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods
of time to prevent hearing damage.
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You can choose one of four types of sound quality.
XBS: Adds punch to rock
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds
SOFT: For background music
VOCAL: Adds gloss to vocals
Press [• SOUND EQ] to select a setting.
XBS CLEAR SOFT VOCAL
EQ OFF
(
cancelled
)
Sound quality
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.
Tape head care
Cleanthe heads regularly to assure good qualityplayback and recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
Lens care
Clean the lens regularly to prevent malfunctions.
Use a blower to remove dust and a cotton swab
if it is extremely dirty.
Recommended product:
Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C).
Maintenance
Lens
You can create a three-dimensional sound field when listening to
stereo sound.
Press and hold [–S.VIRTUALIZER] to display “”.
Press and hold again to cancel.
Note
•Recordings are unaffected by this feature.
•The actual effect depends on the source played.
3D sound with the Sound Virtualizer
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For United Kingdom)
(“EB”area code model only)
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 theASTAmark 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.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME
THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
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 accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured 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 coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE
EARTH SYMBOL OR 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 actualAC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
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Cassette Has the cassette’s tab been removed? Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
5
Clean the heads.
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The batteries are flat. Replace the batteries or connect to household AC power.
Press [ PLAY] then [ /STOP/EJECT].
Recording not possible.
Poor sound quality.
The cassette cannot be ejected or the lid can’t
be closed when loading a cassette.
Take note of the following points to extend the life of your equipment.
Always read the instructions provided with the software.
Discs
Choose discs with this mark:
Continued use of irregular shaped
CDs can damage the unit.
Do not
•use CDs with labels and stickers
that are coming off or with adhesive
exuding from under labels and
stickers.
•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.
•load a blank CD-R as it will cause abnormal malfunction and may
damage the CD-R.
Cassette tapes
•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.
•Sound quality may be effected and the cassette tape may become
stuck if you do not adhere to the following.
- Do not use other stickers not included with the cassette tape.
- Place stickers on the cassette tape only as indicated.
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CD Indicates an incorrect operation. Read the instructions.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before recording.
Clean the CD.
Wait for an hour for condensation to dry, then try again.
Make sure the label is facing up.
Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or irregularly shaped.
“ERROR”is displayed.
CD-RW cannot be read.
Play doesn’t start or display is incorrect.
Radio Is another remote control being used? Use it further away from this unit.
Is a TV on? Move the unit away from the TV or turn it off.
A lot of noise.
Audio software Specifications
Frequency range
FM 87.50–108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)
AM 522–1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)
(Only for areas except for United Kingdom and Continental Europe)
520-1630 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Decoding 16 bit linear
Beam source Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780 nm)
Pickup
Bølgelengde 780 nm
Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
(med sikkerhets-beskyttelse)
No. of channels 2 channel, stereo
Wow and flutter Less than possible measurement data
D/A converter 1 bit DAC
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 50–12000 Hz
Speakers
Full range 8 cm 4 Ωx 2
Jacks
Output PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (32 Ω)
Power output (For Australia and New Zealand) 57 W (PMPO)
(For areas except for United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Australia and New Zealand) 60 W (PMPO)
Power requirement
AC (For United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Australia and New Zealand) 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 13 W
(For others) 110-127 V/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption : 14 W
Battery 9 V (Six R14/LR14, C, UM-2 batteries)
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Memory back-up 4.5 V (Three R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 batteries)
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Dimensions (WxHxD) 408 x 163 x 273 mm
Mass (For United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Australia and New Zealand) 3.3 kg without batteries
(For others) 3.4 kg without batteries
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not
solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers
2
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Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Power consumption in standby mode:
(For United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Australia and New Zealand) 1.1 W
(For others) 1.6 W
Is the AC mains lead connected to the unit? Disconnect when using batteries.
Have the batteries been inserted correctly? Check that the poles (+ and –) are correctly aligned.
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Replace the batteries or use household AC power.
The unit doesn’t work on batteries.
“UO1”is displayed.
Common Problems
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