Panasonic RC-CD350 User Manual

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PRESET TUNING

213

TUNER/BAND

-AUTO PRESET

ADJUST

SLEEP

CLOCK/ALARM

ALARM . CHECK

DOZE

ON/OFF

PLAY MODE

PRESET

SOUND EQ

S.VIRTUALIZER

CD Clock Radio

Operating instructions

Model No. RC-CD350

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.

For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or the website http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo, or the website http://www.panasonic.com/support. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre close to you.

User memo:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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 AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Only for Canada

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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.

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.

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Cautions

Specifications

Batteries

• Do not heat, disassemble, or allow contact with flame or water.

• Do not peel off the covering and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.

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

CDs

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs.

• Do not use non-specification discs.

• Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

• Do not use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

Note on CD-R/RW

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA. Use an audio recording disc and finalize* it when you finish recording. The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the recording.

*A process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Frequency range FM:

AM: WB: Sampling frequency Decoding Beam source Number of channels Wow and flutter DA converter Speakers Power requirement

Memory back-up Dimensions (W x H x D) Mass

Power consumption in standby mode: 2.3 W

87.9 to 107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)

87.5 to 108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps) 520 to 1710 kHz

162.40 to 162.55 MHz

44.1 kHz 16 bit linear Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780 nm) 2 channel, stereo Less than possible measurement data 1 bit DAC

4.5 cm (1 3/4”) 6Ω x 2 AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 14 W 9 V (One 6F22/6LR61, 006P battery) 266x149x137 mm (10

1.42 kg (3 lb 2 oz) without battery

/32”x 5 7/8”x 5 3/8”)

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Maintenance

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

• 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.

Warranty (U.S.A.)

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Connections and power

EXT

• Stand the antenna up so it clicks into place.

• When disconnecting, pull firmly.

Connect the AC power supply cordConnect the antenna

Household AC outlet

(AC 120 V/60 Hz).

Improving reception

Insert a battery (not included) for memory backup (bottom of unit)

• Extend and change the direction of the antenna.

1 Press down on the catch

and pull down.

2 Pull out the connector and

attach the battery.

3 Insert the battery as shown.

6F22/6LR61, 006P battery (not included)

Note

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

This battery saves the clock, alarm, and radio-preset settings if power is interrupted. It lasts about a year (one month without AC power).

Setting the clock

This is a 12-hour clock. This example shows how to set the clock for 3:30 P.M. Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. (Monthly accuracy +/- 30 seconds.)

1 Press to select the time setting

ADJUST

CLOCK/ALARM

Summer time setting ( )

(Original display)

Time setting

2 Within 10 seconds, press to set the time

PRESET TUNING

PLAY MODE

PRESET

SOUND EQ

S.VIRTUALIZER

DISPLAY

DIMMER

TUNER/BAND

-AUTO PRESET

ADJUST

SLEEP

CLOCK/ALARM

ALARM

ON/OFF

CHECK

DOZE

u/3

4/i

213

Press and hold to change the time faster.

3 Press to start the clock and finish

The display returns to its original state after a confirmation tone is heard.

ADJUST

CLOCK/ALARM

Summer time

Do the following to advance the clock by an hour during the summer months.

1 Press [ADJUST, CLOCK/ALARM] to select the summer time setting ( ). 2 Press [u/3] or [4/i] to select “on”.

3 Press [ADJUST, CLOCK/ALARM] to finish (a tone sounds).

appears and the clock advances by an hour.

Repeat the above, selecting “OFF” in step 2, to turn off and restore the time.

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CDs

Radio

Adjust the volume

PLAY MODE

PRESET

PLAY MODE

PRESET TUNING

PRESET

1 Press to open, insert a

SOUND EQ

S.VIRTUALIZER

CDq/h

DISPLAY

DIMMER

TUNER/BAND

-AUTO PRESET

SLEEP

0 (min.) to 50 (max.)

213

ADJUST

CLOCK/ALARM

ALARM

ON/OFF

CHECK

2 Press to play

DOZE

CD, and close securely

The unit turns off automatically after finishing play of the last track.

Track

PLAY MODE

PRESET TUNING

PRESET

SOUND EQ

PRESET TUNING

PRESET

SOUND EQ

- S.VIRTUALIZER

2 3

ADJUST

SLEEP

CLOCK/ALARM

DISPLAY

CLOCK/ALARM

SLEEP

DIMMER

TUNER/BAND

-AUTO PRESET

DOZE

ALARM

ON/OFF

CHECK

ON/OFF

213

ADJUST

number

Insert label out so it clicks into place

To prevent damage to the CD, stop the disc before opening the CD lid.

Press

Pause

CDq/h

Press again to restart play

Press

ALARMg/OFF

Stop and off

Note

When the CD is stopped the unit also turns off automatically. You cannot use skip, search, or the play mode.

Press to skip, press and hold to search

Skip/Search

u/34/i

Backward Forward

Press to select the mode

Repeat/Random

1-x: Repeat one track

PLAY MODE

x: Repeat all tracks

PRESET

RND: Play all tracks randomly No display: Play modes off

Elapsed play time

Manual tuning

PLAY MODE

PRESET TUNING

PRESET

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

PRESET

SOUND EQ

DIMMER

S.VIRTUALIZER

TUNER/BAND

-AUTO PRESET

2 Tune to a station

PRESET TUNING

1 Select the band

TUNER/BAND

AUTO PRESET

WEATHER

AM FM

In step 2, press and hold to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

Press

Off

FM mode

Switch to MONO if there is a lot of noise in FM

Weather Band

Changing the FM frequency step

ALARMg/OFF

Press

PLAY MODE

PRESET

• Weather Radio broadcasts warnings, watches, forecasts and other information 24 hours a day on 7 VHF band frequencies (162.40 MHz to 162.55 MHz) in the U.S. and Canada, with each frequency serving specific areas. Choose the channel for your area.

• For further information:

In the U.S. visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ In Canada visit http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/cd/

factsheets/wxradio/index_e.cfm

• This unit does not have an associated alarm function.

In the FM band, press and hold [CDq/h] so the frequency starts flashing, then continue to hold down until the step changes from 200 kHz to 100 kHz. Repeat to change back.

Adjust the volume

0 (min.) to 50 (max.)

213

ADJUST

SLEEP

CLOCK/ALARM

ALARM . CHECK

ON/OFF

MONO

DOZE

Sound will not be stereo but noise should reduce. Press again to cancel.

Preset tuning

Preset up to 20 FM and 12 AM stations. Use Auto Preset to preset all the stations the unit can receive, or Manual Preset to preset only those stations you want. The seven WEATHER frequencies have been preset for you.

Auto Preset

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

Press and hold

TUNER/BAND

AUTO PRESET

The frequency returns to the lowest in the band, then it scrolls and “AUTO” flashes. The first station to be preset plays when finished.

Manual Preset

Tune to the station Press and hold Select the channel Press

u/3

4/i

AUTO

PLAY MODE

PRESET

u/3

4/i

PLAY MODE

PRESET

Selecting channels

Select the band Press

TUNER/BAND

AUTO PRESET

PRESET TUNING

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Using the alarms

Set the unit to come on and play a CD or the radio with ALARM 1, or to sound a buzzer with ALARM 2 and ALARM 3. Preparation: Set the time.

For ALARM 1, play the CD track or radio station and set the unit to the volume you want to wake up to.

Press to select one of the alarm types you want to set (ALARM 1, 2, 3)

ADJUST

Summer time setting ( )

CLOCK/ALARM

2 Within 10 seconds, press to set the alarm time

Time setting ALARM 1

ALARM 2ALARM 3(Original display)

Checking the settings

PRESET TUNING

SOUND EQ

S.VIRTUALIZER

Press

Press and hold

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

PRESET

SOUND EQ

DIMMER

S.VIRTUALIZER

TUNER/BAND

-AUTO PRESET

DISPLAY

DIMMER

ALARM

CHECK-ON/OFF

SLEEP

ADJUST

CLOCK/ALARM

SLEEP

213

ALARM

ON/OFF

CHECK

CD q

DOZE

ALARM 1

DOZE

u/3

4/i

CD q

ALARM 1

Press and hold to change the time faster.

3 Press to confirm

The display returns to its original state after a confirmation tone is heard.

ADJUST

CLOCK/ALARM

4 Press and hold to turn the alarm on (the [DOZE] button lights)

When more than 2 alarm settings are turned on, only the alarm time that will occur first is displayed.

ALARM 1

ALARM

CHECK-ON/OFF

CD q

The alarm sounds at the set time and stops automatically after an hour. ALARM 1 plays the CD track or radio station at the volume set (a buzzer sounds if you take out the CD). ALARM 2 and 3 sound buzzers (you cannot change the volume of the buzzer). You can still play a CD or the radio after setting an alarm.

Press

DOZE

Doze

The alarm sounds again 6 minutes later. Press

ALARM

To turn the alarm off

CHECK-ON/OFF

The settings stay the same. Press and hold again to turn on again (while playing the CD or radio for ALARM 1) .

Other features

Sound quality

Sound Equalizer

Press

SOUND EQ

S.VIRTUALIZER

appears while Sound EQ is on.

Sound Virtualizer

This stabilizes the midrange, such as vocals, and gives sound natural width and depth. Use it when listening to stereo sources. (Actual effect depends on the source.)

Press and hold

Bass: Emphasizes the bass

Clear: Clarifies the treble

Soft: For background music

Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals

Off

To shut off the alarm

ALARMg/OFF

ALARM 1

Settings stay the same and the alarm sounds again the next day.

Sleep timer

Set the unit to switch off after a certain number of minutes.

Press

SLEEP

Each time you press the button:

30 60 90 120

OFF

To check the remaining time, press once.

Display

The CD and radio displays disappear after a few seconds.To show them again:

Press

DISPLAY

DIMMER

Dimmer

Press and hold

SOUND EQ

S.VIRTUALIZER

Press and hold again to cancel.

DISPLAY

DIMMER

The display switches between bright and dim each time you do this.