Panasonic RF-SW100 User Manual

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FM-AM 2 Band Receiver

Operating Instructions

Model No.

RF-SW100

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

Rest the clip on the back of the unit so it fits
inside the guides, then slide it so it clicks
into place.

Ensure the clip is fixed firmly or it can fall off.

Press both sides of the clip and push to slide
out.

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1 Put the belt on your

arm.

2 Adjust the strap with

the fabric fastener.

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Arm Belt (RKHT0002) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1

Be sure to give the model number and color of the unit
when purchasing replacement headphones.

≥To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web

site (http://www.panasonic.com).

≥Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for

replacement parts.

Supplied Accessories

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

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Division of 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

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2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Taiwan

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F1200KB0

CAUTION:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the conditions
that this device does not cause harmful inter­ference.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment would void the user’s authority
to operate this device.

Troubleshooting Guide

Arm Belt

PROBLEM

No operations.

≥No sounds.
≥A gritty noise is heard.
≥Cannot hear– too noisy.

CHECKPOINT

≥Is the battery worn?
≥Is the unit in the hold state?
≥Has the battery been installed with its polarities (+,-)

reversed?

≥Is the headphones plug firmly connected to [Ë] jack?
≥Is the plug dirty?
≥Separate the unit from mobile phones.

BEFORE
CALLING

Specifications

Frequency range: FM; 87.9–107.9 MHz

(0.2 MHz steps)

87.5–108.0 MHz

(0.1 MHz/0.05 MHz steps)

AM; 520– 1710 kHz

(10 kHz steps)

522–1629 kHz

(9 kHz steps)

Jack: Output; HEADPHONES
Power requirement: Battery; DC 1.5 V

(R03/LR03, AAA, UM-4 battery)

Dimensions : 68.1k97.8k21.7 mm

(WkHkD) (2

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⁄16qk37⁄8qk7⁄8q)

Mass: 74 g (2.6 oz.)

(without batteries)

[When used in hold mode, at 25eC (77eF) and
on a flat and stable surface]

Panasonic alkaline dry

cell battery; FM; About 25 hours

AM; About 26 hours

≥The play time may be less depending on the

operating conditions.

Note:

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

Play time:

To attach the arm belt

To detach the arm belt clip

Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo

One R03/LR03, AAA, UM-4 battery (not included)

INSTALL A BATTERY. (Press in and down towards the minus end.)

RELEASE HOLD.ADJUST THE VOLUME.

CHANGING THE TONE

BATTERY CONDITION

TURN [TUNING, r s] TO SELECT

THE STATION.

PRESS [≥AM/FM/OFF, %MODE / ]

TO SELECT THE BAND.

CONNECT THE HEAD­PHONES.

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Fabric fastener

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Guide (on the back of
the unit)

Clip

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Press.

Press.

(When the radio is off)

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FM

When station is
tuned in.

(UP)

(DOWN)

The serial number of this product can be found on the
back of the cassette compartment cover or inside the
battery compartment.
Please note it in the space provided below and keep
as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identi­fication in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER RF-SW100

SERIAL NUMBER

Plug in firmly.

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in
doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in
the chart do not solve the problem, contact the Panasonic Customer

Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@pana­sonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

FM:

∫ How to receive an FM broad-

cast clearly

Set [FM RECEPTION] to [NOR].
When the FM reception is impaired, or
there is interference from a powerful
station, set it to [CITY].

AM: Try various directions for

optimum reception.

Battery condition indicator

The indicator is shown whenever the
radio is on.

≥When you start radio reception, the

indicator scrolls 2 times before it
lights.

≥When you press [3, BATT CHECK]

while the radio is off, the indicator
scrolls 2 times and lights for about 5
seconds.

When the battery is weak

The indicator will flash and then:

≥Leaving the unit in this condition

erases the contents of the memory.
Replacing the batteries within 30 sec­onds will retain any stored informa­tion.

FM RECEPTION

CITY

NOR

Listening caution

Do not play your headphones or ear­phones at a high volume. Hearing ex­perts advise against continuous
extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue
use.
Do not use while operating a motor­ized vehicle. It may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in poten­tially hazardous situations.
Even if your headphones or earphones
are the open-air type designed to let

you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up
the volume so high that you can’t hear
what’s around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time
your hearing “comfort level” adapts to
higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds “normal” can actually be loud
and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your
equipment at a safe level BEFORE
your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
≥Start your volume control at a low

setting.

≥Slowly increase the sound until you

can hear it comfortably and clearly,

and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfort­able sound level:
≥Set the dial and leave it there.

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EST. 1924

≥Avoid using or placing this unit near

sources of heat. Do not leave it in an
automobile exposed to direct sunlight
for a long period of time with doors
and windows closed.

≥To avoid product damage, do not ex-

pose this product to rain, water or
other liquids.

≥Discontinue use if you experience

discomfort with the headphones or

any other parts that directly contact

your skin. Continued use may cause

rashes or other allergic reactions.

≥If rechargeable batteries are to be

used, rechargeable batteries manu­factured by Panasonic are recom­mended.

≥Align the poles (+ and -) properly

when inserting the batteries.

≥Do not recharge ordinary dry cell bat-

teries.

≥Remove the batteries if the unit is not

to be used for a long time.

≥Do not use the batteries if the cover-

ing 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.

Concerning the hold function

This function prevents the unit from
operating even if one of the front panel
buttons is pressed in error.

During hold state

If a button is pressed

To obtain better reception

Preset tuning

A total of 20 stations can be stored as
follows:
MODE 1: FM 1–5, AM 1 –5
MODE 2: FM 1–5, AM 1 –5
We recommend that you use MODE 1
for daily use, and MODE 2 for travel.

∫ Mode selection

Press and hold [≥AM/FM/OFF,

%MODE / ] for more than 2 se-
conds. “” (MODE 1) or “” (MODE

2) is shown on the display.

∫ Memory presetting

1. Tune in the station to be stored.

2. Press and hold one of the memory
buttons ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]) for
about 2 seconds.

2. 3 beeps can be heard.

To recall a preset station

Press a memory button ([1], [2], [3],
[4], [5]).
≥Release the button within 2 seconds.

XBS

Boosts the low frequency range.
≥If distortion occurs, turn down the

volume.

Water-resistant (Splashproof)

This unit is splashproof and is not de­signed to be used under water.
Please note the following points to
avoid possible damage to the unit or
the headphones.

≥Do not immerse set in water or

splash excessive amounts of
water onto it.

≥If the unit or the headphones get wet

with water or sweat, dry them with a
soft cloth.

≥Do not expose the unit or the head-

phones to salt water.

≥Do not leave the unit and the head-

phones for a long period of time in
high temperature and high humidity
areas such as bathrooms or damp
basements, etc.

Extend the
headphone
cord.

RADIO

BASS

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

BATTERY

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∫ If the surfaces are dirty

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

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use
a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and-water
solution or a weak detergent solution.

≥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.

Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

∫ Product information

For product service, product information or assistance with product operation, refer to the servicenter
directory.

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Product Service

User memo:

When using overseas

Allocations need to be changed ac­cording to the area.

∫ How to adjust the allocation

settings

1. Press and hold [≥AM/FM/OFF,

%MODE / ] to select the mode
(MODE 1 or MODE 2).

2. Press and hold the memory button [1] and

[≥AM/FM/OFF, %MODE / ]

at the same time for about 3 sec­onds.

2. ≥The changed allocation settings

(FM and then AM) are displayed.

The settings change in the following
order each time step 2 is performed:

FM 0.2 MHz, AM 10 kHz(--]
(original setting) |

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FM 0.1 MHz, AM 10 kHz |

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FM 0.05 MHz, AM 9 kHz------}

Note:

Converting the allocation erases the
stations previously stored in memory.

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Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic
Sales Company (collectively referred to as “The warrantor”) will
repair or replace this product with new or refurbished equivalent
product, free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico from the
date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or
workmanship as follows:

For one (1) year—Radio, Clock Radio, Radio with Tape
Player or Recorder, Speaker

For ten (10) days—Batteries—(when applicable) —New re-

chargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable
batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

For ninety (90) days—SD Memory Card— New SD card of the
same memory capacity in exchange for a defective SD Card for
ninety (90) days.

For assistance in the U.S.A. in obtaining service contact:

Panasonic Services Company
Panasonic PLUS Department

20421 84th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

If service is needed during the warranty period the purchaser
will be required to furnish a sales receipt/proof of purchase indi­cating date of purchase.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to
the above address. This warranty is extended only to the origi­nal purchaser.

For assistance in Puerto Rico contact, Panasonic Sales
Company at the address or telephone number above.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials
or workmanship which occur during normal use and does not
cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishan­dling, misapplication, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, im­proper maintenance, alteration, improper antenna, inadequate
signal pick-up, maladjustment of consumer controls, modifica­tion, line power surge, or commercial use of the product, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God, or service by anyone
other than a PASC Factory Servicenter.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDEN­TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI­TATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

If a problem with this product develops during or after the
warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Panasonic
PLUS Department. If the problem is not handled to your satis­faction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the
company address indicated above.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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
Tel. [phone]
FAX. [phone]

If you ship the product

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Attach a letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.

Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to
make repairs.

Customer’s Record

Model Dealer’s
No. Name

Serial
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or

Code Dealer’s
No. Address

Date
of
Purchase

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