Panasonic RC-CD300PC, RC-CD300P User Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely. Please
keep this manual for future reference.

CD Clock Radio

Operating Instructions

Model No. RC-CD300

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of

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Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
(“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico
00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W2T3

www.panasonic.ca

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2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQTT0530-1P

Printed in China

F0203TH1033

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SLEEPDISP / -TIME SET AL 1 / -SET AL 2 / -SET MODE

OFF RADIO

FM/AM

CD

FM

88 92 96 100 104 108

MHz

53 60 70 80 100 130 170

kHz

X10

AM

RC-CD300

CD CLOCK RADIO

DOZE

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap­pliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

≥The following mark and symbols are located on the bottom of the unit.

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.

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Environment

1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as near a

bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.

2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as radiators.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5oC (41oF) or rise above
35oC (95oF).

Maintenance

(See below for details.)
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified

service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in
these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized ser­vicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer
uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform
safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow
the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below.
Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

Safety

1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type de-

scribed in these instructions or as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where
one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature ensures that the
plug fits into your household AC outlet only one way. If the plug doesn’t
fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still doesn’t fit, contact an electri­cian to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.

3. Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so that it
will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it. Never
take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands. Always grasp the plug
body firmly when connecting and disconnecting it.

4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be careful
not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from any
other device as this can result in fire or electric shock.

5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug the
unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time.
Unplug the unit during lightning storms.

6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and ac­cessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Installation

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Placement

1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation. Do not

install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet. Allow at least 10
cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of the unit. To prevent the risk of
electric shock or fire due to overheating ensure curtains and other materials
do not obstruct the unit’s ventilation.

2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit.
Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibra­tion, and shock.

3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that
generate strong magnetic fields.

4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts and

stands recommended by the manufacturer. Move
carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces can cause carts to overturn.

7. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the unit on walls or ceil­ings unless specified in the instructions.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came

with the cloth carefully.

Maintenance

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the
back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER

RC-CD300

SERIAL NUMBER

Concerning Compact Discs

Only compact discs bearing this mark can be used with this unit.

However, continued use of irregularly shaped CDs can damage the unit.

If the surface is dirty

Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Wipe from the center toward the outer circumference.

How to hold a disc

How to store the disc in its caseHow to remove a disc from its case

Play surface
(shiny surface)

Label side up

Handling precautions

≥If you are taking the CD from a cold to

a warm environment, moisture may
form on the CD. Wipe this off with a
soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the
CD.

≥Do not write on the label side with a

ball-point pen or other writing instru­ment.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays,

benzine, thinner, static electricity pre­vention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs.

(Do not use CDs with exposed adhe­sive from tape or left over peeled off
stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or

covers other than those specified for
use with this unit.

Storage precautions

Be sure to store CDs in their cases to
protect them from dust, scratches, and
warping.

Do not place or store CDs in the fol­lowing places

≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥Humid or dusty locations
≥Locations directly exposed to a heat

vent or heating appliance

≥In the glove compartment or on the

rear deck of an automobile

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

∑1 FM/AM loop antenna (RSA0031)

Use numbers in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories, contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website
(http://www.panasonic.com

).

EXT ANT

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AC power supply cord

Connect the AC power supply cord to a household AC outlet.

These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near
televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by mag­netism.

Memory back-up battery (not included)

This battery saves the clock and alarm settings if there is a power
interruption.

Replacing the battery

≥The battery lasts about a year.

The battery lasts about a month if the unit is disconnected from the
household AC outlet.

≥Protect the memory by connecting the AC power cord before changing

the battery.

≥Align the poles (- and +) properly when inserting the battery.
≥Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame

or water.

≥Remove the battery if the unit is not to be used for a long time.
≥Do not use the battery if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage
items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of
your body.

Note

Power sources

SLEEPDISP / -TIME SET AL 1 / -SET AL 2 / -SET MODE

OFF RADIO

FM/AM

CD

FM

88 92 96 100104 108

MHz

53 60 70 80 100 130 170

kHz

X10

AM

RC-CD300

CD CLOCK RADIO

DOZE

AM

AC power supply cord

1

2

6F22/6LR61

006P 9V

(not included)

1

2

Plug in firmly.

Bottom of the main unit

Note

Back of the main unit

Stand the antenna up
so it clicks into place.

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When disconnecting

Pull firmly.

No battery cover is used.

Connecting the FM/AM loop antenna

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. (Monthly accuracy +/-30
seconds)
This is a 12-hour clock.
This example shows how to set the clock for 10:30 A.M.

1 Press and hold [DISP/-TIME SET]

until the time display flashes.

2 Press [i, 5/9] or [j, :/6] to adjust the time.

2 [i, 5/9]: Increases the time by one-minute units.
2 [j, :/6]: Decreases the time by one-minute units.

The time changes faster if you hold [i, 5/9] or [j, :/6]
down.

3 Press [DISP/-TIME SET].

The time is set.

For your reference:

≥When you play a CD, the display changes but the clock is displayed

again after about 10 seconds.

≥The light in the main unit's display comes on for about 5 seconds when

you press a button.

FM

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Setting the time

SLEEPDISP / -TIME SET AL 1 / -SET AL 2 / -SET MODE

OFF RADIO

FM/AM

CD

FM

88 92 96 100 104 108

MHz

53 60 70 80 100 130 170

kHz

X10

AM

RC-CD300

CD CLOCK RADIO

DOZE

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AM

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Controls

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FM/AM

CD lid open button
(PUSH, OPEN/CLOSE)

CD play mode,
FM mode button
(MODE)

Radio on, band select button
(FM/AM, RADIO)

CD play, pause button
(1/ ;, CD)

Stop button (∫, OFF)

Skip, search buttons
(s, r, :/6, 5/9)

Volume control (VOLUME)

Stop button (∫, OFF)

CD lid

CD, Radio

Alarm, Sleep timer and Basic operations

Sleep timer button (SLEEP)

Time adjust buttons
(s, r, :/6, 5/9)

CD/Radio alarm setting buttons
(AL 1/-SET)

Buzzer alarm setting buttons
(AL 2/-SET)

Display

Doze button (DOZE)

Display, time set button
(DISP/-TIME SET)

Dial display

Tuning dial (TUNING)