Panasonic
Stereo Clock Radio
Cassette Recorder
RC-X260
Operating Instructions
IGN
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions
completely.
Thank you for purchasing the RC-
For optimum performance and
X260 Stereo Clock Radio Cas
sette Recorder.
safety, please read these instruc
tions carefully.
Sure Time Battery Back-Up
The back-up battery will keep the clock
operating during a power interruption.
When power is resumed, the display will
show the current time.
Battery installation —
1 Connect a 9-Volt battery (not
included) to the snaps, observ
ing correct polarity.
A battery installed with incorrect
polarity may leak and damage the
unit.
The alarm time is not affected by a power
interruption—so there is no need to reset
the alarm.
2 Place the battery in the com
partment by inserting it in the
direction of the arrow 0, while
pushing the battery holder in
the direction of the arrow Q.
Note no battery cover is used.
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06F22/6LR61
Q 006P 9V
Bottom of the unit
When should the battery be replaced
Unplug the AC power cord from the AC
power outlet. After several seconds, plug it
back into the outlet, if the digits flash con
tinuously, replace the battery with a new
one.
Operation
The sure time battery back-up is designed
to keep the clock operating in the event of
a power failure or interruption. (Such as
when moving this unit to a different room.)
Whenever a power interruption occurs, the
clock display will disappear. However even
though the display is completely blacked
out, the 9-volt back-up battery will take
over as the power source and the present
time and the alarm time will be preserved.
Replace the battery with a new one after
one year of use (most batteries have a
shelf life of approximatery one year).
If an extended power failure or interruption
occurs, replace the battery with a new one.
Even if the power is not resumed by the
wake-up time, the buzzer alarm will acti
vate.
Notes
When the set is unplugged (not in use) for
a long time, remove the back-up battery to
prevent possible battery leakage.
Power failures may occur at any time of the
night or day and can be of a long or short
duration.
Most failures are so short that people don’t
even notice the interruption. These inter
ruptions do, however, affect clocks which
do not incorporate a battery back-up.
If the power is not resumed by the wake-up
time, the radio alarm will not activate.
If the back-up battery goes dead during a
power interruption, the present time and
alarm time must also be reset after the
interruption.
The back-up battery wilt be exhausted
after about 17 hours of total (accumulative)
use. (The battery life will vary depending
on the frequency of the power interrup
tion.)
After a power interruption, the time shown
in the display window may not be always
correct (it may gain or lose about six
minutes per hour).
Location and Function of Controls
Top and front panel section
0
Doze button (DOZE)
When the alarm activates, but you do
not wish to get up immediately, press
this button. The alarm will be quiet for
7 minutes, then the alarm will operate
again.
@ Sleep button (SLEEP)
Press this button when you wish to fall
asleep while listening to radio.
@ Alarm 1 and 2 select buttons
Press the alarm 1 select button, and
the alarm 1 Indicator will light up.
Press the alarm 2 select button, and
the alarm 2 indicator will light up.
Alarm 1 is radio or tape alarm, alarm 2
is buzzer alarm.
Time set buttons (TIME SET)
The FWD button forwards the dis
played time and the REV button
reverses it. To forward or reverse the
displayed time rapidly, press and hold
the FAST button with the FWD or REV
button.
Alarm 1 and 2 display/adjust
buttons (DISP/ADJ)
Set the desired time by the time set
buttons, while pressing this button. If
the alarm 1 and 2 display/adjust but
tons are pressed at the same time, the
clock display shows the alarm 1 time.
(8) Cassette compartment cover
(D Volume control (VOLUME)
@ Ambience button (AMBIENCE)
Press to enjoy the stereo sound as is
you were in a concert hall.
0 XBS button (G19)
Press to listen to sound with extra
bass.
Speakers
Alarm 1 and 2 indicators
@ Radio dial display
Clock display
PM indicator
FM stereo indicator (FM ST)
Pause button (II PAUSE)
Stop/eject button
(■ STOP/^ EJECT)
Fast forward/cue button
(►►/CUE)
Rewind/review button
(◄◄/REV)
Play button (► PLAY)
Record button (MaldWria
Tuning control (TUNING)
)
(6) Radio button (RADIO)
Press this button to listen to the radio.
Off/time set button
(CB TIME SET)
Press this button to shut off the radio,
alarm, doze and sleep operation.
Press and hold to set the correct time.
Location and Function of Controls (contlnuecQ
Rear panel section
Band Selector (BAND)
Headphones jack ( D )
Beat proof selector
(BEAT PROOF)
Microphone Jack (MIC)
Brightness selector
(BRIGHTNESS)
AC power cord
FM antenna cord
Connections
Headphones
(not included)
How to use the headphones
Connect the plug of the headphones
(not included) to the headphones jack.
Speakers are automatically shut off when
the headphones connected.
Never fall asleep while using the head
phones.
How to use the microphone
Connect the microphone (not included)
to the microphone jack.
Microphone
(not included)
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing damage.
When the headphones are in use, the
buzzer alarm and radio (or tape) alarm will
still function, but only the buzzer alarm wilt
be heard from the speaker.
Helpful Hints
Keep the unit away from heating devices
and electrical noise generating devices
such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
The unit should be kept free from dust,
moisture, and vibration, and should not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not clean the plastic cabinet with
benzine or thinner. Clean it with a solution
of soap and water.
Avoid spray-type insecticides. Some in
secticides contain chemicals that could
cause cabinet deformation.
Do not connect the unit to an AC outlet
other than one supplying the specified vol
tage.
Avoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections
in the AC power cord which may result in
fire or electric shock hazard. Also exces
sive 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.
If the unit is not going to be used for a long
period of time, remove the back up battery
to prevent possible damage due to battery
leakage.
To Set the Correct Time
To set the correct time on the clock dis-
play, use the following procedure.
1
Connect the AC power cord to
your household AC power out
let.
The clock display will begin to flash
continuously.
While pressing the off/time set
button, press and hold the time
set buttons until the correct
time appears on the clock display.
The digits should stop flashing.
To forward or reverse the displayed
time rapidly, press and hold the FAST
button with the FWD or REV button.
To forward or reverse the displayed
time minute by minute, press the
FWD or REV button repeatedly.
The seconds are automatically set to
“0" when the FWD or REV button is
pressed.
Observe the PM indicator. A green
dot (PM indicator) indicates TM” and
no dot indicates “AM”.
3 Set the brightness selector on
the back of the unit to “HIGH**
or “LOW**.
To increase the brightness of the time
display, set this selector to‘‘HIGH"; to
decrease it, set to “LOW".
The correct time can usually be obtained
by listening for time checks on the radio or
from telephone time services.
The time set (REV-FAST-FWD) buttons
can only activate when the offAime button
is pressed.
Listening to Radio Broadcasts
1 Press the radio button
Set the band selector on the
2
back of the unit to “AM”, “FM”,
“FM ST”.
To receive FM stereo broadcasts, set
the band selector to “FM ST“. The FM
stereo indicator will light during stereo
broadcast.
If FM stereo reception is poor (exces
sive noise, FM stereo indicator flick
ers), set the band selector to “FM”.
This will reduce the noise and provide
clear reception: however, the broad
cast wilt not be heard in stereo.
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3 Tune in the desired station with
the tuning control.
4 Adjust the volume control to
the desired level.
To turn off the radio, press the off/time
set button.
Ambience button
When this button is set to “ON”, the am
bience sound system enhances the sound
from a normal stereo sound source. Am
bience mode increases the stereo imag
ing, thereby broadening the listening area
of the stereo sound.
XBS button
When this button is set to “ON", the low
frequency sounds are accentuated.
Antennas
FM: To obtain the best FM reception, ex
tend the FM antenna cord fully and
adjust its angle for optimum recep
tion.
AM: A sensitive ferrite core antenna is
built in this unit to assure excellent
AM reception in most areas.
To improve the reception of weak
stations, turn the unit in the direction
which gives the best results.
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Listening to Tapes
Before use, press the off/time set button to
turn off the radio. Set the alarm 1 select
button to off position.
1 Press the stop/eject button to
open the cassette compart
ment cover.
2 Insert the cassette tape.
Use normal types of cassette tapes
only.
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3 Press the play button to begin
tape playback.
4 Adjust the volume control to
the desired level.
To stop playback, press the stop/ eject
button.
Fast forward and rewind
This unit allows the tape to fast forward or
rewind by simply pressing the fast for-
ward/cue or rewind/review button.
I /REVt^- /CUE
/REV**- /cue
Cue and review
I/REV►►/CUE
Pause button
To fast forward the tape, press the fast
forward/cue button.
To rewind the tape, press the rewind/
review button.
If, during tape playback, the fast forward/
cue button (or the rewind/review button) is
partially pressed, the tape will be moved
rapidly forward (or rewound) and the tape
sound can be heard from the speaker as
long as the button is partially pressed.
II PAUSE
Fuii auto-stop---------------
When the tape reaches its end during play
back, recording, fast forward or rewind, the
automatic stop system will release the
operation buttons.
The pause button can be used to tem
porarily stop the tape from moving during
recording or playback.
Do not use the pause button to stop the
tape for a long period of time. This may
cause damage to the tape.
To resume the playback or the recording,
press the pause button again.
Recording Radio Broadcasts
This unit has an automatic level control
(the recording level is automatically ad
justed).
This unit has a variable-sound monitor sys
tem, which enables the monitor sound to
be adjusted using the volume control
without affecting the recording itself.
1 Tune in the desired broadcast
ing station.
(See page 10.)
2 Insert the cassette tape.
(See page 12.)
3 Press the record button.
To stop the recording, press the stop/
eject button.
To turn off the radio, press the off/ time
set button.
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Beat proof selector
When an AM broadcast is recorded, the
beat proof selector on the back of the unit
can be used to reduce unwanted “beat”
signals (whistle) which are sometimes pre
sent. Set the selector to whichever position
best reduces these “beat” signals.
Monitoring
The monitor system enables you to listen,
through the speakers or headphones, to
the sound as it is being recorded.
When recording from the radio, the sound
being recorded can be monitored through
the speakers or headphones.
The sound being recorded through the ex
ternal sound source cannot be monitored.
If it is necessary to adjust the volume level
of the sound being monitored, do so by
using the volume control.
How to record through an external
sound source--------------------------------
1
Connect the microphone (not included) to the microphone jack.
(See page 7.)
2 Insert the cassette tape. 3 Press the record button.
Erasure of recording
I When recording, previously recorded sig^ nals on the tape will be erased automati
cally.
To erase recordings without re-recording,
press the record button.
(Make no connection to the microphone
jack, and turn off the radio.)
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Concerning Cassette Tapes
Cassette tapes exceeding 90 minutes
These tapes are handy for their long play
back and recording tíme but be careful
about repeatedly stopping and starting, re
winding and fast forwarding these tapes in
short intervals as they are thin, tend to
stretch and may become entangled in the
machine.
OK
If the tape loosens,
take up the slack by
turning the reel in the
proper direction.
Pencil
NO
Do not handle, nor
pull the tape out of
the cassette.
Use normal types of cassette tapes only. If
other tapes are used, you may not obtain
optimum performance.
Cassette tapes, both recorded and unre
corded, 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.
Record prevention tabs
Cassettes are provided with plastic tabs
(as illustrated) to prevent accidental eras
ing of a recording.
Recordings can be made only when the
tab is intact. There is one tab for each side
(track) 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 cello
phane tape to cover the hole, and record.
1£
Screwdriver
Operation for Dual Wake-Up System
This set incorporates a dual wake-up sys- any desired wake-up time in the following
tern. You can set each alarm time to way.
Alarm time setting
I Press and hold the alarm 1 (or
2) display/adjust button.
The clock display shows ; 00".
While pressing the alarm 1 (or
2) display/adjust button, press
and hold time set buttons until
desired wake-up time appears
on the clock display.
Make sure the AM or PM setting is
correct.
Release the alarm 1 (or 2) display/ad-
just button, and the present time is
restored on the clock display.
To make sure of the preset time,
press the alarm 1 (or 2) display/adjust
button again.
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Operation for Dual Wake-Up System
(continued)
Radio alarm (ALARM 1)
ton.
The alarm 1 indicator will light up.
2 Set the desired wake-up time
on alarm 1.
(See page 17.)
3 Tune in the desired broadcast
ing station.
(See page 10.)
At the set wake-up time, the radio alarm
will activate.
The alarm wilt shut off automatically in
about 59 minutes.
To shut off the alarm before automatic
shut-off, press the off/time set button.
Tape alarm (ALARM 1)
r.
1
RADIQ/TAPE
Insert the
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cassette tape.
(See page 12.)
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Set the desired
2
wake-up time on
alarm 1.
(See page 17.)
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1 Press the alarm 1 select but
ton.
The alarm 1 indicator will light up.
2 Set the desired wake-up time
on alarm 1.
(See page 17.)
3 Insert the cassette tape.
(See page 12.)
4 Press the play button.
At the set wake-up time, the tape alarm
will activate.
•To shut off the tape alarm, press the
stop/eject button. The tape play stops
and the radio alarm will continue auto
matically.
•The alarm will shut off automatically in 59
minutes. When the tape reaches the end
during playback, the automatic stop sys
tem will release the playback button and
the radio alarm will continue automati
cally.
•To shut off the alarm before automatic
shut-off, press the offAime set button.
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Operation for Dual Wake-up System
(continued)
Buzzer alarm (ALARM 2)
1
Press the alarm 2 select but
ton.
The alarm 2 indicator will light up.
2 Set the desired wake-up time
on alarm 2,
(See page 17.)
2Q
At the set wake-up time, the buzzer
alarm will activate.
The alarm will shut off automatically in
about 59 minutes.
To shut off the alarm before automatic
shut-off, press the off/time set button.
Combination of the aiarm 1 and the aiarm 2
The buzzer alarm and the radio (or tape
alarm) can be set at the same time.
Example
Set the wake up time for weekday on the
alarm 2, and for weekend on the alarm 1.
ALARM 2...BUZZER
Note:
•The alarm will activate automatically at
the same time every day.
•Make sure to set the alarm select button
to “OFF” when you want to cancel the
alarm.
Combination of the alarm 1 and the alarm
2 permits the following convenience.
Wake-up time for
weekend
Radio or tape
will activate.
ALARM 1...RADIO/TAPE ALARM 2...0FF
•Do not connect the headphones when
the tape alarm or radio alarm is set. The
buzzer alarm is still functional even if
headphones are connected.
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Special Features
Timer recording ——
Be sure that the fully wound tape hub is on
the left side when inserting a cassette tape
in the unit.
1 Insert the cassette tape.
(See page 12.)
2 Press the alarm 1 select but
ton.
The aiarm 1 indicator will light up.
3 Set the desired wake-up time
on alarm 1.
(See page 17.)
4 Tune in the desired broadcast
ing station.
(See page 10.)
When performing timer recording, confirm
that the record prevention tabs are intact
on the cassette tape you use.
5 Press the off/time set button.
6 Press the record button.
At the preset time, the recording will be
started.
The unit will be turned off automatically in
59 minutes.
To shut off the recording before auto
matic shut-off, press the stop/eject but
ton and the off/time set button.
When the tape reaches the end during
recording, the full auto-stop system will
release the record button.
Doze operation
When the alarm activates, but you do not
wish to wake up immediately, press the
doze button.
The alarm will be quiet for 7 minutes, and
then the alarm will operate again.
If you do not need doze time and want to
cancel the alarm, press the off/time set
button.
While pressing the doze button, the sec
onds will also appear. (At this time, the
clock display changes from hours and
minutes to minutes and seconds.)
Special Features (continued)
Radio sleep timer------------------
You can set the clock radio to play up to
about 59 minutes, and then to shut off
automatically.
Press and hold the steep button until
the length of time for which you wish to
listen to the radio is shown on the clock
display.
Watch the display as it counts backwards
from 59 to 00.
At first, the clock display shows 59
minutes. When you release the sleep but
ton, the correct time returns on the clock
display.
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During radio-listening, you can confirm the
number of minutes remaining by pressing
the sleep button and looking at clock dis-
play.
You can change the length of time for
which you wish to listen to the radio, by the
time set buttons while pressing the sleep
button.
Radio will be shut off automatically at
the preset sleep time.
To cancel the sleep timer and shut off the
radio, press the offAime set button.
Radio sleep timer and alarm
You can set the clock radio to play for the
desired time (up to 59 minutes) and shut
off automatically, then activate the alarm
automatically at the desired wake-up time.
1 Set the desired wake-up time
and press the desired alarm
select button (alarm 1 select
button or alarm 2 select but
ton).
2 Set the desired length of time
for which you wish to listen to
the radio.
(See page 24.)
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Maintenance
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. Periodically, clean these
parts as shown.
1. Open the cassette compartment
cover by pressing the stop/eject but
ton.
2. Press the record button while push
ing the erase prevention lever (see
the figure) located inside the cas
sette compartment.
The recording/playback head, erase
head, capstan and the pressure roller
can be seen. Clean them with a cotton
swab.
Head demagnetization
In order to maintain good sound quality
during playback, it is recommended that
the head assembly be demagnetized when
distortion or poor sound quality persists
after cleaning the head.
If the head assembly becomes magneti
zed, it could create loss of high end
frequency response.
If the head assembly is extremely dirty,
clean it with a soft cloth dampened with a
little alcohol.
The use of cleaning tapes is not recom
mended, as some are abrasive and may
cause premature wear of the heads.
Simply, clean the head assembly as de
scribed.
Avoid spray-type insecticides. Some in
secticides contain chemicals that could
cause cabinet deformation.
Several types of head demagnetizers are
available and may be purchased sepa
rately at local electronics supply stores.
Follow the instructions that are supplied
with the device.
Do not bring any type of metal objects or
tools such as magnetic screwdrivers in
contact with the head assembly.
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Specifications
Radio
Frequency Range:
FM; 88-108 MHz
AM; 525-1710 kHz
Tape Recorder
Frequency Range:
Normal; 50-14000 Hz
Recording System: AC bias, Magnet
erase
Track System: Stereo
General
Power
Requirement:
Speakers:
Jack
Output:
Input:
Dimensions
(WxHxD):
Weight:
Note:
Specifications are subject to change with
out notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
AC: 230-240V, 50Hz
Power consumption;
11 W
Battery: 9V(006Py6F22)
for back-up
8cmx2
Headphones
Mic
346x113x152 mm
1.8 kg
without battery
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Index
Alarm 1 and 2 display/adjust button
... 6
.. 17
. . . . 5 Pause button...........................
19,20
. 5, 11 PM indicator
...11
. 6,10
. 6, 15 Record button .........................
. . 6, 9 Rewind/review button
___
5 Steep button
. . . 23
. 5,10
...13 Tuning control .........................................10
..6.7
..6.7 XBS button
Off/time set button
Play button
Radio button............................
Radio dial display.....................
Speakers
Stop/eject button
Time set buttons
Volume control
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9,10
5,13
5,12
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5,14
5.12
10,12
5, 9
10
13
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Matsushita Electric Industriai Co., Ltd.
Central P.O.Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan
RQT1574-L
F0592N0
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