Panasonic RF-D100BT Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

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DAB-FM Radio

Model No. RF-D100BT

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.

“EB” indicates the United Kingdom model.

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Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating

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instructions are of model for Australia and New Zealand. Your system and the illustrations can look differently.

Safety precautions

WARNING!

Unit

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing.

– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

on this unit. – Use the recommended accessories. – Do not remove covers. – Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel.

CAUTION!

Unit

• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

• This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.

• The speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not put them near PCs or other equipment easily influenced by magnetism.

AC mains lead

• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

Battery

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

• Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.

• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.

• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.

• Remove the battery if you do not use the unit for a long period of time or if the unit is to be powered exclusively by AC power. Keep in a cool, dark area.

Small objects

• The [‒ VOLUME +] and [TUNE/MENU SELECT] knob can come off when pulled hard. To prevent children from swallowing, do not pull it off.

The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:

AC DC Class II equipment (The construction of the

product is double-insulated.)

Standby

Table of contents

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sales and Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DAB/DAB+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bluetooth

External music device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

System settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Sales and Support Information

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For the United Kingdom and Ireland

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

• Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

Supplied accessories

Check and identify the supplied accessories.

 1 AC adaptor

For the United Kingdom and Ireland

(TPBPA813)

For Continental Europe

(TPBPA812)

For Australia and New Zealand

(TPBPA814)

References

About Bluetooth

Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or information that is compromised during a wireless transmission.

Frequency band

• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

Certification

• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and has received certification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.

• The actions below are punishable by law in some countries: – Taking apart or modifying the unit. – Removing specification indications.

Restrictions of use

• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth equipped devices is not guaranteed.

• All devices must conform to standards set by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

• Depending on the specifications and settings of a device, it can fail to connect or some operations can be different.

• This system supports Bluetooth depending on the operating environment and/or settings, this security is possibly not sufficient. Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.

• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth device.

Range of use

• Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m.

• The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or interference.

Interference from other devices

• This system may not function properly and troubles such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio wave interference if this unit is located too close to other

Bluetooth band.

• This system may not function properly if radio waves from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.

Intended usage

• This system is for normal, general use only.

• Do not use this system near an equipment or in an environment that is sensitive to radio frequency interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories, etc.).

devices or the devices that use the 2.4 GHz

security features. But

Note:

Product numbers correct as of April 2018. These may be subject to change.

Licenses

The Bluetooth trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

word mark and logos are registered

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Overview of controls

KLM

(Blinking)

Weak

Strong

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A Standby/on switch [1]

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

B Select the audio source

C Auto tuning for FM stations D View available information E View available menu F Confirm an option G Select “Bluetooth” as the audio source

During Bluetooth resume the playback.

source playback, press to pause or

H Direct preset buttons I Battery compartment (~5) J Antenna

Extend the antenna, adjust the length, angle and direction for best reception.

Signal strength indicator

K Adjust the volume level L Display panel M Select desired frequency in manual tuning

View available options

N Headphones jack ( )

Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo (not supplied) Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Listening at full volume for long periods may damage the user’s ears.

O AUX IN jack (~8) P DC IN terminal (~5)

Q For Australia and New Zealand

USB port (~5)

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Power sources

To household mains socket

When the DC IN plug is fully inserted, there will be a gap between the plug and the panel, there is no problem using the unit.

Gap

Portable device (not supplied)

USB cable (not supplied)

R14/LR14, C

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Using the household mains socket

Connect the AC adaptor firmly to the unit and the household mains socket.

Note:

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

• The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

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Charging a portable device

For Australia and New Zealand

The USB port at the rear of the unit can be use to charge a portable device.

Using the batteries (not supplied)

Use alkaline or manganese batteries. Install the batteries so that the poles (+ and –) align with those in the unit. This unit will use the batteries as the power source when you disconnect the AC adaptor. The battery indicator will light up. The battery indicator shows the battery levels.

Caution!

Be careful when adjusting the antenna or in handling the unit, always keep the antenna away from your face to avoid an injury.

Note:

When the battery indicator “ ” begins flashing, replace all 4 of the batteries.

Note:

• You can charge the portable device only when the unit is connected to the household mains socket, either switched on or in standby mode.

• Some devices cannot be charged as the maximum USB charging current is 1.0 A only.

• Depending on the type and placement of the portable device that is connected to the USB port, you may notice a degradation in radio signal reception.

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