Panasonic RX-DT600 User manual

Panasonic
Portable Stereo Component System
RX-DT600
Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these operating
instructions carefully.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS¬
TURE.
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 YOUR¬
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Before use
Precautions. 3
Supplied Accessory . 3
Power Sources. 4
Location of Controls. 6
Common Operations . 9
Listening
Listening to the Radio .10
Listening to CDs. 1 1
Listening to Tapes . 1 4
Recording
Recording Compact Discs. 1 5
Recording Radio Programs.16
Recording Tape to Tape.17
General Information
Concerning Compact Discs . 1 8
Concerning Cassette Tapes. 1 8
Troubleshooting Guide.19
Maintenance.Back cover
Technical Specifications.Back cover
DANGERInvisiNe laser
radiation when open
and interlock defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EX -
POSURE TO BEAM.
(Inside of product)

•If the set is not used for a long period of time or is used only
from an AC power source, remove ail the batteries to prevent
potential damage due to possible battery leakage.
•Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave
it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long time with
the doors and windows closed as this may deform the cabinet.
•Avoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections in the AC power cord,
as they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard. Also!
excessive bending, pulling or splicing of the cord should be
avoided.
•Do not unplug the AC power cord by pulling on the cord. To do so
may cause premature failure or shock hazard.
•Do not operate the set on AC power in a bathroom, as a potential
shock hazard may result.
•When not in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the house¬
hold AC outlet.
•The Function Selector switch d oes not separate entire unit from
mains even if in "TAPE/CsH® ” position.
3

To operate on AC power
To operate on battery power
Connect the included AC power cord to the AC socket of the unit and
your household AC outlet.
Battery installation
Unplug the AC power cord from the household AC outlet and the AC
socket of the unit.
Insert eight R20/LR20 (UM-1, not included) batteries into the battery
compartment, making sure that the batteries are installed in the
designated numerical order and that the proper polarities are main¬
tained.
•Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage
this unit.
•Do not mix batteries (old and new) or types (manganese and
alkaline, etc.).
•If the unit is not used for a long period of time or is used only from
an AC power source, remove the batteries to prevent potential
damage from possible battery leakage.
Battery removal
Remove as shown in the figure below.
Battery life
When the OPERATION/BATT indicator goes off (or dims) during
play, replace all the batteries with new ones.
OPERATION/BATT O

This unit can be used as a one-piece portable stereo radio cassette
recorder, or a three-piece component system, by attaching or de¬
taching the speaker system.
Before attaching or detaching the speakers, be sure to disconnect
the speaker cables f rom the speaker terminals. Be sure to set
SELECTOR to TAPE/ MiJ to turn off the unit before connecting/
disconnecting the speaker cables.
Attaching the speakers
Align the speaker with the main unit as shown in the figure, interlock
the grooves and press down.
Detaching the speakers
Unlock the speaker release levers by pulling them in the direction
shown below, and slide each speaker up.
Connect the speaker cables to the speaker terminals.
Connect the speaker cable (black) to the © (negative) speaker
terminal, and the other speaker cable (red) to the © (positive)
When using the unit with the speakers attached, wind the speaker
cables as shown.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep magnetized
commuter passes, tickets or personal credit cards, recorded tapes,
watches, etc. away from the set. The speaker magnet in the set may
damage them.

Basic controls
Tuner controls
No. Name
Ref page
© Speakers (Tweeter) 5
(2) Speakers (Woofer)
5
© Headphones jack (PHONES)
9
® Function selector (SELECTOR)
9
© Operation/battery check indicator
(OPERATION/BATT)
4
© Edit recording speed/beat proof
selector (E DITIN G/B.P)
16,17
© Display section
© Graphic equalizer control
(GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)
9
© Extra bass system controls
(XBS LEVEL)
9
® Volume control (VOLUME)
9
No. _ Name
(Q) Band selector (BAND)
® Tuning control (TUNING)

CD controls
Cassette deck controls
No. Name
Ref. page
@ Repeat button (REPEAT)
12
® Easy CD record button
(EASY CD RECORD)
15
© Memory button (MEMORY)
13
© Skip/search buttons ( ► * ◄ / <**, ► ► / ► ► «) 11,12
@ Disc lid 11
® Stop/clear button (B/CLEAR)
11
© Play/pause button (>/II)
11
© CD eject button (± CD EJECT) 11
No. Name
Ref page
© Deck 1 cassette lid (DECK1)
14,17
© Record button (• | rec| )
15
® Playback button (> PLAY)
14
© Rewind/review button ( ◄ ◄ REW/REV)
14
© Fast forward/cue button ( ► > FF/CUE)
14
© Stop/eject button (B/^ STOP/EJECT)
14
@ Pause button (II PAUSE)
14
© Deck 2 cassette lid (DECK2)
14,17

Rear panel section
No. Name
Ref. page
No. Name
Ref page
© Speaker cable compartments
5
® AC socket (AC IN~)
4
© Speaker release levers
5
© Battery compartment cover
4
© Handle
® Speaker cables
5
® Speaker terminals (SPEAKER)
5
© Telescopic antenna
10

STOP/EJECT
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Turning the power on and off
Adjusting the volume
The 0PERAT10N/BATT indicator lights when the power is turned on.
To listen to the radio
SELECTOR
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Set SELECTOR to “RADIO”.
To listen to CDs
SELECTOR
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RADIO*
TAPE/*
To listen to tapes
Set SELECTOR to “ C3D”
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- RADIO*
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Set S E LECTOR to “TAPE/
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The power is supplied and the
OPERATION/BATT indicator lights only
while the tape is travelling.
VOLUME
Turn VOLUME to adjust the
volume to the desired level.
Turn it clockwise to turn up the volume.
Turn it counter-clockwise to turn down
the volume.
Adjusting the deep bass (XBS)
Turn XBS LEVEL to adjust the
deep bass to the desired level.
Turn it clockwise to increase the deep
bass.
Turn it counter-clockwise to reduce the
deep bass.
Adjusting the graphic equalizer control
330Hz 1kHz 3.3kHz 10kHz
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Adjust the graphic equalizer controls to
desired settings.
■ Turning the power off:
SELECTOR
Set SELECTOR to “TAPE/
Press STOP/EJECT if a tape is travelling.
The OPERATION/BATT indicator goes
off.
Listening through headphones
(not included)
Turn down the volume and
connect the headphones to
the PHONES jack.
Plug type: Stereo mini
Note:
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing damage.

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2 3
Selecting a radio station
1
2
r\ Set SELECTOR to “RADIO”.
i —>1 Set BAND as desired.
FMST FM AM
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TUNING
Tune in the desired station
using TUNING.
: To higher the frequency
: To lower the frequency
When FM stereo broadcast is picked up,
FM ST indicator will light.
When an FM stereo broadcast is
accompanied by too much noise
Switch the sound to monaural to reduce noise.
I a I Set BAND to “FM”.
A *7m FM ST indicator now goes off.
Adjusting the antenna
For FM reception:
Adjust the length and direction of the telescopic antenna.
For AM reception:
Adjust the direction in which the unit is pointed.
For your reference:
Radio broadcasts may be hard to receive in a building or moving
vehicle because their signals are weak. Whenever possible, use the
unit by a window.