Panasonic RX-C52 User manual

rating
ructions
Portable
Stereo
Component
System
sisi
MODEL
Panasonic.
Read these instructions completely before operating this set.

Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
Panasonic
Radio
Cassette
Recorder.
For
optimum
performance,
follow
these
operating
instructions carefully.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
PRODUCT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
eVoltage
ranges
110-115
V,
200-220
V
and
230-250
V
are
not
for
use
in
the
U.S.A.
(in
the
U.S.A.
use
115-127
V)
®Operation
at
voltage
settings
higher
than
127
V
|
AC
may
require
the
use
of
a
different
AC
|
plug.
Please
contact
either
a
local
or
foreign
Panasonic
Authorized
Servicenter
for
assis-
tance
in
selecting
alternate
plug
adaptor.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
SCREWS.
NO
USER—SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The serial number of this product may be found on
the label inside the battery compartment.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space
provided
and
retain
this
book
as
a
permanent
record
of
your
purchase
to
aid
in
identification
in
the
event of theft.
MODEL
NUMBER:
HX-C52
SERIAL NUMBER:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user of the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product's en-
closure; that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user of the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONS
eAvoid 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.
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.
eAvoid using C-120 cassette tapes with this unit because
they can easily broken, stretched or twisted if not used with
extreme care.
eTape looseness can be cor-
rected by inserting a _ pencil
through one of the cassette reels
and turning it to take up the
slack.
eWhen not in use, disconnect the
power cord from the AC power
outiet.
Pencil
Max. 104°F (40°C)
RECORD PREVENTION TABS (KNOCK-OUT TABS)
Cassettes are provided with plastic tabs (as illustrated) to
prevent accidental erasing of a recording.
Recordings can be made only when the tab is intact.
There is one tab for each side of the tape. To preserve a
valuable recording, the tab(s) should be broken off with a
small screwdriver.
if you want to record on a track whose tab has already been
broken off, use cellophane tape to cover the hole, and
record.
SBP
Py
Tab
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*
For
side
1
SS
3 }
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*For side 2
NO
Screwdriver
ne
divine
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@-a- img
Cellophane tape
About the record prevention tabs and recording standby
*lf both record prevention tabs are broken out...
The unit will not enter the recording standby mode
even if the Record Button is pressed. If you continue
pressing the Record Button, the Forward Indicator
and Reverse Indicator will flash. Recording will not be
possible on either side of the tape.
elf only one of the record prevention tabs is broken
out...
lf you attempt to record on the tape side without the
record prevention tab, even though the unit will
enter the recording standby mode when the Record
Button is pressed, recording on that side of the tape
will not be possible.

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LOCATION
OF
CONTROLS
@ Speakers (Tweeter)
@ Speakers (Woofer)
© Cassette Compartment
@ Eject Button (4 EJECT)
@ Level Meter (LEVEL METER)
© Volume Control (VOLUME)
@ Function Selector (FUNCTION)
©
‘Dolby
Noise
Reduction
Switch
(DOLBY
NR)
© Tape Selector (TAPE SELECTOR)
@® Balance Control (BALANCE)
@® Treble Control (TREBLE)
@ Bass Control (BASS)
® Mixing Level Control (MIXING LEVEL)
@® Microphone Jacks (MIC)
(Connect
the
Mixing
Microphone
to
the
left
channel.)
®
Timer
Standby
Selector
(TIMER
STANDBY)
© Headphone Jack (PHONES)
When
using
the
headphones,
avoid
listening
to
sound
for
a
long
period
of
time
at
excessive
volume
levels,
which
may
injure
your
ears.
@ Power Switch (POWER)
® Tape Counter and Reset Button
(TAPE COUNTER)
® Reverse Indicator (REVERSE)
@ Forward Indicator (FORWARD)
@ Pause Indicator (PAUSE)
@® Recording Indicator (RECORD)
@ Dolby Noise Reduction Indicator (DOLBY NR)
@ FM Stereo Indicator (FM STEREO)
@ Power/Battery Check Indicator (POWER/BATT)
@ Tuning Control (TUNING)
@ Band Selector (BAND)
@ One Program Repeat Button
(ONE PROGRAM REPEAT)
@ Tape Direction Button (TAPE DIRECTION)
€ FM Mode Selector/Beat Proof Switch
(FM MODE/B.P)
@ Record Button ([RECORD))
@® Pause Button (PAUSE)
@ Record Muting Button (REC MUTE)
@ Stop Button (STOP)

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
€® Fast Forward/TPS Button (> / TPS)
@ Forward Button (> FWD)
@ TPS/Rewind Button (TPS/ < )
@ Reverse Button (REV < )
@ Speaker Cable Compartments
@ Speaker Wall Mounts
@ Speaker Release Levers (RELEASE)
@ FM External Antenna Terminals (FM ANT)
® Handle
@ Telescopic Antenna
@® Speaker Cables
@ Speaker Jacks (IMP 3-80 SPEAKER)
@ Battery Compartment
@® Voltage Selector (VOLTAGE SELECTOR)
@® DC Input Jack (DC IN 13.2 VOs-@)
@ AC Socket (AC IN ~)
@ Line Output Jacks (LINE OUT)
@ Phono/Line Input Jacks (PHONO/LINE IN)
® Input Selector (PHONO-LINE IN)
@ Phono Ground Terminal (7/7)
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Se aI RO Ee ge ee A

POWER SOURCE
m@ Battery Operation
1) Open the Battery Compartment cover as shown in the
figure.
2) Insert 8 “‘D” size (Panasonic UM-1 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.
3) Replace the compartment cover.
eBattery removal (lower side)
Remove the batteries as shown in the figure.
eBattery life
When the batteries are weak, the tape speed will slow down,
the sound will become distorted, and the volume will
decrease.
ePress the Power Switch to “m= ON”.
ePress the TAPE Button (FUNCTION).
Press the Forward Button or Reverse Button.
elf the Power/Battery Check Indicator goes out or dims,
replace all batteries with new ones.
POWER/BATT
\ Cy.
7 I N
POWER/BATT
Note:
If the unit does not enter the playback mode even
when the Forward or Reverse Button is pressed, the
batteries are no good, replace all batteries with new
ones.
@ AC Power Operation
eBe sure to select AC voltage before applying power.
1) First, check the AC Voltage Selector to insure that it is
set to the voltage which corresponds to your household
AC voltage. If not, select the proper voltage by inserting
a small screwdriver into the slot provided and turning the
screwdriver until the desired voltage appears through the
opening.
200
iv
220
200-220 V | 230-250 V
a
iv
15
110-115 V
2) Connect the accessory AC power cord to the AC Socket
in the unit and your household AC power outlet. Upon
plugging the power cord into the AC Socket, the unit will
automatically switch from battery to AC operation.
115-127 V
AC power outlet
+
AC power cord
If using AC voltage other than 110-127 V, it may be
necessary to use an adaptor plug.
Car Battery Operation
insert the plug of the car adaptor cord into the DC Input
Jack.
Plug the opposite end of the cord into the cigarette lighter
socket in your car.
Upon plugging the car adaptor cord into the DC Input
Jack, the unit will automatically switch from internal
battery to car battery operation.
2)
@oc IN 13.2 V
£(C24)
Cigarette
lighter
Car
adaptor
socket
Use only Panasonic
car adaptor, RP-952
Note:
For the connection of an adaptor cord, follow the
instructions provided with the cord.

SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTION
This unit can be used as a one-piece portable stereo radio cassette recorder by attaching the speaker system to the main unit, or
as a three-piece separate component system, with a receiver/cassette deck and a separate speaker system, by detaching the
speaker system from the main unit.
Be sure to set the Power Switch to ‘‘H. OFF” before connecting the Speaker Cables.
m As A One-Piece Portable Radio/Cassette
Recorder
1) Align the speaker with the main unit as shown in the
figure, interlock the grooves, and press down.
2) Remove the Speaker Cables from the Speaker Cable
Compartments at the rear of the speakers, and connect
the plugs to the Speaker Jacks on the main unit.
eWhen using the unit with the speakers attached,
wind the speaker cables as shown.
@ As A Three-Piece Separate Component
System
1) Disconnect the speaker plugs from the Speaker Jacks
on the unit.
2) Pull the Speaker Release Levers in the direction as
shown in the circles below to unlock them. Then slide the
speakers in the direction of arrow to remove them from
the unit.
Speaker
Release Lever
Speaker
Release Lever
3) After extending the Speaker Cables, once again connect
their plugs to the Speaker Jacks.
@ Speaker Wall Mounts
1) Drive one screw into the wall for each speaker, as shown
in the figure. Insure that both the screws and the wall can
support a 44 pound (20 kg) load.
2) Mount the speakers to the wall by hanging the Speaker
Wall Mounts (built into the speaker cabinet) onto the
screws.
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RADIO
1) Press the Power Switch to “m= ON”.
The Power/Battery Check Indicator will light.
2). Press the RADIO Button (FUNCTION).
3)
Set
the
Band
Selector
to
the
desired
radio
band
(AM
or
FM).
4)
Tune
in
your
favorite
station
using
the
Tuning
Control.
5)
Set
the
FM
Mode
Selector
to
“
STEREO”
or
“m=
MONO”.
6)
Adjust
the
Volume,
Balance,
Bass
and
Treble
Controls.
7) The radio can be turned off by setting the Power Switch
to ‘MH OFF/SLEEP”.
Notes:
eTo receive FM stereo broadcasts, set the FM Mode
Selector to ‘EE STEREO”. The FM Stereo Indicator
will light during stereo broadcasts.
elf FM stereo reception is poor (excessive noise, FM
Stereo Indicator flickers), set the FM Mode Selector
to
‘=
MONO”.
This
will
reduce
the
noise
and
provide
clear
reception;
however,
the
broadcast
will
not
be
heard
in
stereo
elf the tape operation buttons are pressed while you
are
listening
to
a
radio
broadcast,
the
sound
and
Line Output may be temporarily interrupted.
m@ FM AFC
This set uses an Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) circuit
which locks the tuned station during FM and FM stereo
reception. This assures additional stability without frequen-
cy drift.
MLevel Meter
The
Level
Meter
lights
to
indicate
the
source
level
in
each
mode:
radio,
tape
playback
and
recording,
and
even
when
using
the
unit
as
an
amplifier
with
external
sound
sources.
@ Antennas
FM:
@Pull out the Telescopic Antenna and adjust its length and
angle for optimum reception.
On,
AM:
eThe sensitive ferrite core antenna inside the set will
provide excellent AM reception in most areas. For opti-
mum reception, turn the set in the direction which gives the
best results, since the ferrite core antenna is directional.
3000 twin lead ;
Matching
transformer
(300Q—75Q)
Shield wire
75Q coaxial cable
Inner conductor
Note:
If the antenna is connected with 75Q coaxial cable instead
of 3009 twin lead, the matching transformer is not required.
eHow
to
Connect
the
Antenna
Wire
to
the
Terminals
2 Paes
Push and
ib
Insert wire
8
Insert wire
or

TAPE PLAYBACK
1) Open the Cassette Compartment cover by pressing the
Eject Button. Insert the cassette as shown in the figure,
and then close the Cassette Compartment cover.
Full reel of tape
Note:
Make sure the exposed part of the cassette tape is
face down. If it is upside down, the Cassette
Compartment cannot be closed, do not try to force it
shut.
2) Press the Power Switch to “= ON”.
eThe Power/Battery Check Indicator will light.
3) Press the TAPE Button (FUNCTION).
4) Set the Tape Selector, as shown in the table below,
according to the cassette tape used.
Tape Selector Settings
am. |METAL
High bias chromium tape
or equivalent
# NORMAL Low bias ferric oxide tape
5) Set the Dolby Noise Reduction Switch to “m= IN” to
playback a tape recorded with Dolby Noise Reduction.
For other tapes, set the switch to “i OUT”.
eThe Dolby Noise Reduction Indicator will light if the
Dolby Noise Reduction Switch is set the switch to ‘‘m
IN”.
6) Press the Tape Direction Button to the desired mode.
~~ : Non-reverse mode
~_ : Auto reverse mode
C=) : Auto-continuous mode
(Refer to page 11 “Auto-Reverse Playback”.)
7) Press the Forward Button to begin tape playback.
eThe Forward Indicator will light.
(Press the Power Switch to “Ml OFF/SLEEP” when
you want the power automatically turned off upon
completion of tape playback.)
8) Adjust the Volume, Balance, Bass and Treble Controls.
9) To stop the playback, press the Stop Button.
10) Press the Power Switch to ‘i OFF/SLEEP"” to turn the
unit off.
@ Full Auto-Stop Mechanism
During playback, recording, fast forward, or rewind when the
tape comes to its end, the tape travel wiil automatically stop.
However, as shown in the table below, if the Tape Direction
Button is set to ‘ C)” the Auto-Stop mechanism will not
operate.
OPERATION
ise PLAYBACK RECORDING
TAPE
DIRECTION
=| = |
Note:
If the Power Switch is ‘m= ON”, the power to the unit
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ao a of al
(eae recording of)
sides
both sides
YES
Berignte recording _)
both sides
will not be turned off even after the Auto-Stop
mechanism has operated. In this case, be sure to set
the switch to ‘‘ OFF/SLEEP” to turn off the power.
@ Rewind Auto Play
The rewind auto play function allows you to easily and
automatically listen to a tape from its beginning.
eDuring forward playback; While holding the Forward
Button pressed, press the TPS/Rewind Button {the For-
ward Indicator will flash].
eDuring reverse playback; While holding the Reverse
Button pressed, press the Fast Forward/TPS Button [the
Reverse Indicator will flash).
The tape will be automatically rewound to its beginning, and
playback will begin.
@ Dolby NR
This unit includes Dolby Noise Reduction which reduces
tape noise to a remarkable degree.
Briefly, the system works as follows:
At low sound levels (where tape noise is most noticeable),
the high frequency (treble) portion of the sound is recorded
at a higher level.
During playback, the same high frequency portion of the
sound is played back at a lower level. Since tape noise is
introduced during recording and consists mainly of high
frequencies, the tape noise is also reduced during playback.
In effect, the sound is boosted during recording, then the
sound along with the tape noise is reduced during playback.
The result is unaltered sound with reduced tape noise.
eTape Counter and Reset Button
The digits return to “000” when the Reset Button is pressed.
The digits advance with the tape to provide a reference to
quickly find a desired portion of the tape.
a RTE aT aT Oa RPE TENE ST Reh rE MP eT OP on te RE

RECORDING
eThis unit has an Automatic Level Control (the recording
level is automatically adjusted).
eThis unit has a variable-sound monitor system, which
means that the monitor sound can be adjusted using the
Volume Control without affecting the recording itself.
™@ Recording Radio Broadcasts
1) Follow the procedure described in “RADIO”, on page 7.
2)
Insert
the
cassette
into
the
Cassette
Compartment.
3) Set the Tape Selector according to the cassette tape
used.
4)
Set
the
Dolby
Noise
Reduction
Switch
to
‘‘m=
IN”,
if
this
feature
is
desired.
The
Dolby
Noise
Reduction
Indicator
will
light
if
the
Dolby Noise Reduction Switch is set to ‘m= IN”.
5) Press the Tape Direction Button to the desired mode.
=~. : Non-reverse mode
= or C) : Auto reverse mode
(Refer to page 12 ‘“‘Auto-Reverse Recording”.)
6) Press the Record Button. (The tape will not move.)
The Recording Indicator and Pause Indicator will light.
7) Press the Forward Button and the recording will begin.
eThe Forward Indicator will light.
8) To stop the recording, press the Stop Button.
9)
Press
the
Power
Switch
to
‘“
OFF/SLEEP”
to
turn
the
unit
off.
eBeat 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.
(M is position 8, m is position If.)
@ Recording through External Microphones
(Refer to page 16)
1) Connect the optional external microphones to the Mic-
rophone Jacks.
For monaural recording, connect a microphone to the
left channel only.
2) Depress the TAPE Button (FUNCTION).
3) Follow the procedure described in steps (2)—(9) of
“Recording Radio Broadcasts”.
Note:
Use two microphones which have the same speci-
fications.
@ Recording from External Equipment
(Refer to page 16)
1) Connect the output terminal of the external equipment to
the Microphone Jacks or Phono/Line input Jacks.
2) Press the Power Switch to ‘‘= ON”.
3) Set the Function Selector and the Input Selector to the
position which corresponds to the source.
4) Follow the procedure described in steps (2)—(9) of
“Recording Radio Broadcasts”.
Notes:
eAfter setting the Volume Control of the unit to its
minimum position, adjust the volume and tone of
the stereo amplifier.
elf the volume level of the TV or other equipment is
too loud during recording, the recorded sound will
be distorted. Set the volume of the TV or other
equipment to the usual listening level.
eWhen setting the Power Switch, you may hear a
clicking through the speaker. Therefore, always set
the volume control of the stereo amplifier to its
minimum position before setting this switch.
@ Monitoring
The monitor system enables you to listen, through the
speakers or headphones, to the sound as it is being
recorded. Sound can be monitored in the following ways:
eWhen recording from a sound source connected to the
Microphone Jacks or Phono/Line Input Jacks, the sound
being recorded can be monitored through the speakers or
headphones.
eWhen recording through external microphones, use the
headphones to monitor the sound.
If it is necessary to adjust the volume level of the sound
being monitored, do so by using the Volume Control.
Note:
If external microphones are placed too close to the
speakers, feedback (howling) may be heard. If so,
place the microphones as far away from the speak-
ers as possible, or reduce the volume.
@ Erasure of Recordings
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 Phono/Line Input
Jacks.)
1) Set the Power Switch to ‘‘m ON”.
2) Press the LINE/PHONO Button (FUNCTION)
3) Set the Input Selector to “LINE IN”.
4) Set the Tape Selector according to the cassette tape
used.
5) Press the Record Button and Forward Button.

ER eT aE Wee Ra LI NE Re ee UO RM are erent
TPS
(TAPE
PROGRAM
SENSOR)
The
Tape
Program
Sensor
system
can
be
set
to
automati-
cally
find
and
playback
a
predetermined
selection
on
a
recorded cassette tape.
Procedure:
1)
Follow
the
same
procedure
as
described
in
step
(1)—(8)
of
“TAPE
PLAYBACK”.
2)
Press
the
Fast
Forward/TPS
Button
or
the
TPS/Rewind
Button.
ne
~
Forward
Fast
Forward/
TPS/Rewind
TPS
Button Button
»
/TPS
TPS/
X«
REVERSE FORWARD.
‘ “es
Reverse
REVERSE FORWARD
a< ! a L >
a
TPS/Rewind
Button
TPS/
Fast Forward/
TPS Button
»/TPS
In
the
following
instances
the
Tape
Program
Sensor
system
may
not
operate
normally.
This
does
not,
however, indicate a failure.
eWith
tapes
of
conversations
having
a
great
many
gaps
in
the
dialog.
eWith
tapes
having
tracks
with
extremely
low
sound
levels.
eWith
tapes
having
portions
among
the
tracks
where
no
sound
has
been
recorded.
eWith
tapes
having
intervals
of
less
than
4
seconds
long.
eWith
tapes
having
a
high
level
of
noise
during
the
intervals.
eWhen
less
than
10
seconds
separate
the
program
you
are
listening
to
and
the
next
program
when
you
want
to
move
on
to
listen
to
the
next
program.
—10—
The
TPS
function
will
operate
with
most
pre-recorded
tapes.
For
self
recorded
tapes,
follow
the
procedure
below.
1)
Set
the
unit
in
the
recording
mode.
(Refer
to
“Recording
Radio
Broadcasts”
on
page
9.)
2)
When
the
selection
you
are
recording
comes
to
its
end,
press
the
Record
Muting
Button.
The
Pause
Indicator
will
flash,
and
a
non-recorded
interval
of
about
4
seconds
duration
will
be
automatically
recorded
oni
the
tape,
after
which
the
unit
will
enter
the
recording
standby
mode
(the
Pause
Indicator
will
light).
pause About 4 PAUSE
‘nd seconds Sie
np _Secones =n
voylN
OTN
(Flashing) (Lighted)
TO
CREATE
A
NON-RECORDED
PORTION
LONGER
THAN
4
SECONDS:
Press
the
Record
Muting
Button
continuously
for
longer
than
4
seconds.
The
non-recorded
portion
will
continue
for
as
long
as
the
button
is
held
pressed.
When
the
button
is
released,
the
unit
will
enter
the
recording
standby
mode.
STOP
REC
MUTE
PAUSE
RECORD
TO
CREATE
A
NON-RECORDED
PORTION
SHORTER
THAN
4
SECONDS:
During
the
auto
rec
mute
operation,
press
one
of
the
operation
buttons
for
about
2
seconds.
Operation
When you wish to begin
recording
Be
sure
to
press
the
button
of
the
direction
whose
indicator
is
lit.
To temporarily interrupt recording
(recording standby mode)
To stop the tape
TO
CREATE
A
NON-RECORDED
PORTION
FROM
THE
RECORDING
STANDBY
MODE:
While
pressing
the
Record
Muting
Button,
press
the
lit
direction
button
(Forward
or
Reverse)
for
about
2
seconds.
The
non
recorded
portion
will
continue
for
as
long
as
the
Record
Muting
Button
is
pressed.

|
AUTO
REVERSE
SYSTEM
This
unit
is
equipped
with
an
auto
reverse
function
that
allows
you
to
perform
two-side
playback,
repeat
two-side
playback,
or
two-side
recording.
eThe
monitored
sound
will
be
temporarily
interrupted
during
the
operation
of
the
auto-reverse
function.
@
Auto-Reverse
Playback
Tr,
Directi
Reverse/
Playback
Mode
arr
on
Tape
Direction
Forward
Indicators
®Start from forward direction
{side 1)
REVERSE pe
Oy
PO
|
ste
peaks
Auto
stop
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(side 2)
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(side 1)
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Auto stop
if playback is started from reverse direction (side 2), side 2
only will be played, after which auto stop will operate.
Start from forward direction
(side 1)
REVERSE Ip
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listen
to
side
1
and
side
2
Cc
(Qo
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repeatedly
(repeat
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Playback
will
be
repeated
until
Stop
Button
is
pressed.
®Tape direction can be reversed manually during playback
by
pressing
one
of
the
direction
buttons
(Forward
or
Note:
Reverse).
However,
such
manual
reverse
is
not
possible
One
Program
Repeat
Button
is
set
to
““m
ON”,
the
during
TPS
operation.
non-recorded
leader
tape
will
be
detected
at
the
tape’s
end,
and
the
one
program
repeat
function
will
be
given
priority.
As
a
result,
the
auto-reverse
function
will
not
operate
in
this
case.
Seq

AUTO REVERSE SYSTEM
m Auto-Reverse Recording
Reverse/
Recording
Mode
aoa
Tape
Direction
Forward
ion
indicators
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(side 1)
REVERSE FORWARD
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ta
Auto
sto
To
record
side
1
or
side
2
Oo
ems
(one-side
recording)
Ni
&:
DIRECTION
oat,
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from
reverse
direction
(side 2)
REVERSE FORWARD
LL
(Oo)
—
(0)
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:
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AR
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Auto
stop
Pras
al
eif
recording
is
started
from
reverse
direction
(side
2),
side
2
only
will
be
recorded,
after
which
auto
stop
will
operate.
Notes:
eA
tape
cannot
be
recorded
on
a
side
whose
record
prevention
tab
has
been
broken
out.
When
performing
two-side
recording,
be
sure
to
confirm
that
the
record
prevention
tabs
for
both
sides
of
the
tape
are
intact.
eWhen
performing
two-side
recording,
remember
that
if
the
cassette
tape
used
has
a
leader
tape,
recording
will
not
be
possible
on
that
portion
of
the
tape.
—12-

ONE PROGRAM REPEAT
Upon completion of the playback of one program, the tape is
rewound automatically to the beginning of the program, and
playback is repeated continuously.
1) Set the unit in the playback mode.
2) Set the One Program Repeat Button to ‘m= ON”.
When not in using the ONE PROGRAM REPEAT, set
the One Program Repeat Button to “Ml OFF”.
When the playback of that selection is completed, the
tape will be automatically rewound to the beginning of
the selection, and playback will begin again; this process
will be repeated continuously.
To cancel the one program repeat operation, set the One
Program Repeat Button to ‘‘#l OFF”. The unit will return
to the normal playback mode.
During operation of the one program repeat function,
power to the unit will not be cut off even if the Power
Switch is switched to ‘Ml OFF/SLEEP”.
3)
4)
Pras ee
Non-recorded Raa leds ey direction Non-recorded
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* Automatic playback
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One Program Repeat “ OFF”
During reverse playback, the direction of tape travel will be the
opposite that shown above.
in the following cases, the one program repeat function may
not operate properly, but this is not the result of equipment
malfunction.
eWhen batteries become depleted.
When the non-recorded interval between selections is less
than 4 seconds.
When a selection contains passages recorded at extreme-
ly low sound levels, or non-recorded portions.
When the One Program Repeat Button is set to “am ON”
immediately prior to the end (within 5-6 seconds before
the end) of the selection you wish to play back repeatedly.
—13—
SLEEP FUNCTION
The Power Switch can be used as a “‘sleep timer” when set
to the ‘““N OFF/SLEEP” position.
This ‘‘sleep” position, which functions only when the tape is
running, is very convenient when you want to go to sleep
while recording or listening to a tape or radio broadcast.
The tape auto stop feature is employed to turn the power off
when a cassette tape of a desired length reaches the end.
@ How to listen to or record a radio broadcast
while sleeping
1) Press the Power Switch to ‘= ON”.
2) Insert a cassette tape of the desired length.
(The sleep time is determined by the length of the tape.)
Cassette
type
|
One-way
playback
(recording)
time
C-30 15 minutes
3)
Depress
the
RADIO
Button
(FUNCTION)
and
select
the
desired
radio
broadcast.
(See
page
7.)
4)
eWhile
you
listen
to
a
radio
broadcast,
Forward
Button
or
Reverse
Button.
When
you
record
a
radio
broadcast
(See
page
9.),
press
the
Record
Button
and
then
the
Forward
Button
or
Reverse
Button.
5)
Press
the
Power
Switch
to
‘‘M
OFF/SLEEP”.
6)
You
can
listen
to
(or
record)
a
radio
broadcast
for
as
long
as
the
tape
runs.
7)
When
the
tape
reaches
the
end,
the
Auto
Stop
Mechan-
ism
will
function
to turn
the
power
off
automatically.
press the
Notes:
eThe sleep function operates in one direction only;
during its use, auto-reverse will not operate.
Be suré to press the One Program Repeat Button to
“HOFF”.

MIX PLAYBACK
Mixing
is
the
combination
of
a
voice
or
instrumental
sound
eConnect
the
microphone
to
the
Mixing
Microphone
Jack.
(through
a
microphone
connected
to
the
Mixing
Microphone
(Left
Channel)
Jack)
and
the
sound
from
a
tape,
a
radio
broadcast
or
The
sound
from
the
microphone
can
be
heard
through
external
equipment
connected
to
the
Phono/Line
Input
both
speakers.
Jacks.
Equipment connected
to the Phono/
COMBINATIONS
Radio
Broadcasts
Tape Playback
&
(TO
MIX)
&
Line
Input
Jacks
Microphone
Microphone
&
CONTROLS
Microphone
2
Function
Selector
TAPE
RADIO
LINE/PHONO
3
Input
Selector
Stereo
amplifier...
“LINE
IN”
Record player...
“PHONO”
4
Band
Selector
[|
FM
or
AM
—
Tune
in
your
favorite
5 Tuning Control
station
|
6
FM
Mode
Selector
—
Set
for
the
source
|
Tape
Selector
Set
for
the
tape
used
Dolby NR recorded
tape...m IN
Select
the
desired
—
mode
Doiby Noise Reduction Switch
Tape Direction Button
Forward Button or
Reverse Button
Tape Function Button
11
Mixing
Level
Control
Adjust
the
mixing
mic
volume
Volume
Control
Adjust
both
the
volume
of
the
mixed
source
and
the
mixing
mic
12
Balance
Control
Adjust
Note:
When
you
do
not
intend
to
mix
the
sound,
unplug
the
microphone
and
set
the
Mixing
Level
Control
to
‘‘MIN”.
—14—

TIMER PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
eThe
timer
playback
and
recording
functions
are
designed
to
automatically
start
from
the
forward
direction.
As
a
result,
be
sure
that
the
fully
wound
tape
hub
is
on
the
left
side
when
inserting
a
cassette
tape
in
the
unit.
eWhen
performing
timer
recording,
confirm
that
the
record
prevention
tabs
are
intact
on
the
tape
cassette
you
use.
@
Timer
Playback
m@
Timer
Recording
of
Radio
Broadcasts
1)
Connect
as
shown
in
the
figure
below.
1)
Connect
as
shown
in
the
figure
below.
2)
Set
the
power
switch
of
the
timer
to
‘“ON”.
2)
Set
the
power
switch
of
the
timer
to
“ON”.
3)
Follow
the
same
procedure
as
described
in
steps
(1)—(8)
3)
Follow
the
procedure
described
in
steps
(1)-(4)
of
of
“TAPE
PLAYBACK”,
on
page
8.
“Recording
Radio
Broadcasts”,
on
page
9.
4)
Press
the
Stop
Button.
4)
Set
the
timer
to
the
time
that
the
recording
is
to
start.
5)
Set
the
timer
to
the
time
that
the
playback
is
to
start.
5)
Set
the
timer
switch
to
“ON”.
6)
Set
the
timer
switch
to
“ON”.
(to
switch
the
power
on
at
the
desired
time)
(to
switch
the
power
on
at
the
desired
time)
6)
Set
the
Timer
Standby
Selector
to
‘RECORD’.
7)
Set
the
Timer
Standby
Selector
to
“‘PLAY”
The
power
will
be
turned
on,
and
recoding
will
begin
at
the
The
power
will
be
turned
on
and
playback
will
begin
at
the
preset
time.
preset
time.
®Refer to the table below for the cassette tape to be used.
RT-30 (C-30) 15 minutes
RT-60 (C-60) 30 minutes
RT-90 (C-90) 45 minutes
Note:
Following use, be sure to set the Timer Standby
Selector to the ‘‘OFF” position. When the selector is
left at the “RECORD” position, if a tape with intact
record prevention tabs is inserted in the unit and the
Power Switch is set to ‘= ON”, the unit will enter the
recording mode, and the tape’s contents may be
erased by mistake.
AC Power
Outlet
AC OUTLET
—15—

m@
Monaural
Recording
@
Stereo
Recording
Function
Selector...
“TAPE”
External microphone
(WM-2298, optional)
EXT SP jack
External microphones
(WM-2298, optional)
ad
External
microphone
Tape
recorder
(RP-V220,
optional)
Radio
cord
M
(RP-010P, optional)
Earphone jack
x
i
Television
=
Telephone
pick-up
(RP-953P,
optional)
Notes:
eSome
audio
material
is
copyrighted.
Recordings
of
such
material
must
be
limited
to
personal
use.
elt
is
illegal
to
record
telephone
conversations
unless
Telephone
all
persons
being
recorded
are
advised
beforehand.
™@
Using
the
Set
as
a
Stereo
Cassette
Deck
eFor
recording;
Function
Selector...
“LINE/PHONO”
Input
Selector...
“LINE
IN”
eFor
playback;
Function
Selector...
“TAPE”
eFunction
Selector...
“LINE/PHONO”’
elnput
Selector...
“LINE
IN”
Stereo connection cord
(RP-023P, optional)
Cassette Deck
3.
DC
Servo
Automatic
Turntable
System
(SL-N15,
optional)
'
|
\
Function
Selector
1
Input
Selector
|
Output
Selector
t
'
oe a
LINE/PHONO
f
LINE
IN--—+LINE
OUT
Record player
Stereo
amplifier
e
Stereo connection
cord
(RP-023P, optional)
air
PHONO!
LINE
IN
PHDNOJLINEBN
LINE
OUT
eFunction
Selector...
“LINE/PHONO”
elnput
Selector...““PHONO”
PHONES
©)
Headphones
(EAH-S1, optional)
Record player with MM cartridge
—~16—

The head assembly, capstan, and pressure roller are in
constant contact with the tape. If these parts are dirty, the
sound quality will be impaired. Get into the habit of cleaning
the parts regularly (after every 10 hours or so of use) in
accordance with the procedure outlined below.
1) Open the Cassette Compartment cover by pressing the
Eject Button.
Lift up the cassette lid and remove it from the cassette
holder in order to facilitate cleaning of the head
assembly.
2)
3) Press the Forward Button or Reverse Button.
The Record/Playback Heads, Erase Head, Capstans
and the Pressure Rollers can be seen. Clean them with a
cotton swab, or a piece of wood with a soft cloth wound
around it.
Pressure
rolier
Heads
Capstan
Capstan Pressure
roller
~17—
eAttaching the cassette lid
Push
the
cassette
lid
down
into
the
cassette
holder
until
it
clicks into place.
Notes:
if
the
heads
are
extremely
dirty,
clean
them
with
a
soft
cloth
dampened
with
a
little
alcohol.
The
use
of
cleaning
tapes
is
not
recommended,
as
some
are
abrasive
and
may
cause
premature
wear
of
the
heads.
Simply,
clean
the
head
assembly
as
described.
eThe
use
of
a
tape
head
demagnetizer
is
not
necessary.
The
heads
will
demagnetize
automati-
cally
after
each
recording.
©Do
not
bring
metal
articles
or
magnetic
material,
such
as
a
screwdriver,
near
the
head
assembly.
®Do
not
clean
the
plastic
cabinet
with
benzine
or
thinner.
Clean
it
with
a
solution
of
soap
and
water.

1.
10.
Avoid
places
where
there
is
water
or
humidity.
Do
not
use
this
unit
near
a
bathtub,
washbasin,
swimming
pool,
or
the
like.
Damp
basements
should
also
be
avoided.
Don’t
allow
water
or
any
foreign
object
to
get
inside
this
unit.
Don’t
place
small
metal
objects
or
anything
containing
liquid
on
or
near
the
unit.
Avoid
placement
of
the
unit
where
it
will
be
exposed
to
the
direct
rays
of
the
sun,
or
where
ventilation
is
inadequate.
Don't
place
this
unit
in
a
bookcase
or
between
cabinets,
or
where
curtains
or
furniture
may
obstruct
the
ventilation
holes.
Place
this
unit
away
from
heat-emitting
appliances.
Never
place
this
unit
near
a
radiator,
heat
register,
stove,
or
any
other
heat-emitting
equipment.
(Including
Amplifiers).
Placement
Place
the
unit
ona
stable,
vibration-free,
level
shelf
or
stand.
Wall or ceiling installation.
If
the
unit
is
to
be
mounted
on
a
wall
or
ceiling,
be
sure
to
do
so
only
as
recommended
in
the
operating
instructions.
Check
the
voltage
rating
of
this
unit
before
connecting
the
unit
to a
power
supply.
;
Be
sure
to
connect
the
unit
only
to
the
type
of
power
supply
indicated
in
the
operating
instructions,
or
as
indicated
on
the
unit
itself.
Concerning
the
power
outlet(s)
of
this unit
If
this
unit
has
a
built-in
electric
power
receptacle,
be
sure
to
connect
only
equipment
with
a
power
rating
not
exceeding
that
indicated
by
the
receptacle
of
this
unit.
(Only
connect
audio
equipment
to
this
outlet.)
Care of the power cord and plug.
Take
care
that
the
cord
is
not
bent
sharply
(especially
near
its
connection
to
the
unit
or
near
the
plug),
that
nothing
is
placed
on
it,
and
that
it
is
not
pinched
or
crushed.
Never
take
hold
of
the
plug
or
cord
if
your
hand
is
wet,
and
always
be
sure
to
grasp
the
plug
body
when
connecting
or
dis-
connecting
it.
Outdoor
Antenna
grounding.
If
an
outside
antenna
is
connected
to
the
receiver,
be
sure
the
antenna
system
is
grounded
so
as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built
up
static
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/
-NFPA.
No.
70—1981,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
the
figure
to
the
right.
SUGGESTIONS
FOR
SAFETY
Before
using
this
unit,
be
sure
to
read
a
them
handy
for
future
reference.
Take
s
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
pplicable
items
of
the
operating
instructions
and
these
safety
suggestions
carefully;
and
afterwards
keep
pecial
care
to
follow
the
warnings
indicated
on
the
unit
itself
as
well
as
in
the
operating
instructions.
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS
PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
oh
Ground Clamp .,
Antenna
Lead-in Wire
i
Ground
Antenna
To
Receiver
Wire a. b Discharge
Unit Cc
Ground
Wire a.b
| be Ground Clamps
it Grounding Electrode
3 Driven 8’ Into The Earth
(2.44 Meters)
a)
Use
No.
10
AWG
(5.3
mm?)
copper
or
No.
8
AWG
(8.4
mmz)
aluminum
or
No.
17
AWG
(1.0
mm2)
copper-clad
steel
or
bronze
wire,
or
larger,
as
ground
wire.
b)
Secure
antenna
lead-in
and
ground
wires
to
house
with
stand-off
insulators
spaced
from
4
feet
(1.22
m)
to6
feet
(1.83
m)
apart.
c)
Mount
antenna
discharge
unit
as
close
as
possible
to
where
lead-in
enters
house.
Power lines
When
installing
an
outdoor
antenna,
install
it
as
far
as
possible from power lines.
If
the
unit
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time:
Be
sure
to
disconnect
the
power
cord.
Maintenance
Refer
to
the
operating
instructions
for
details.
Never
attempt
repairs
yourself:
(a)
If
the
power
cord
or
plug
is
damaged.
(b)
Ifa
foreign
object
or
liquid
falls
into
the
unit.
(c) Ifthe unit is exposed to rain.
(d)
If
the
unit
does
not
function
normally,
or
if
operation
shows
an
unusual
change.
(e)
If
the
unit
has
been
dropped
and
the
cabinet
or
chassis
are
damaged
...
etc.
Unplug
the
power
cord
and
consult
with
a
qualified
technician
(or
the
dealer
from
whom
the
unit
was
purchased
or the nearest service center).
Repairs
Except
for
adjustments
explained
in
the
operating
instruc-
tions,
do
not
attempt
any
repairs
yourself.
Be
sure
to
request
service
from
a
qualified
technician
(or
your
dealer
or
nearest
service
center).
ls a Ae eae Me REE AN. cen ag Pye

PRODUCT SERVICE
Should
your
Panasonic
product
ever
require
service,
refer
to
enclosed
Directory
for
an
Authorized
Panasonic
Servicenter
or
consult
your
authorized
Panasonic
dealer
for
detailed
instructions.
SERIAL
NUMBER:
Located
on
the
label
inside
the
battery
compartment.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The
Power-Assist
Mechanism
in
the
tape
section
may
sometimes
not
function
adequately
when
the
batteries
are
weak.
The
Power/Battery
Check
indicator
has
gone
out.
In this case, follow the procedure below:
1) Replace all batteries with new ones.
2)
Press
the
Eject
Button
to
ensure
the
cassette
tape
is
properly
installed,
then
close
the
Cassette
Compartment
cover.
3)
Press
the
Power
Switch
to
‘““M
OFF/SLEEP”
once,
and
press
again
to
“=
ON”.
LL
Panasonic Company
Division
of
Matsushita
Electric
Corporation
of
America
One
Panasonic
Way,
Secaucus,
New
Jersey
07094
Panasonic
Hawaii
inc.
91-238
Kauhi
St.
Ewa
Beach
P.O.
Box
774
Honolulu, Hawaii 96808 -0774
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in
Japan