Panasonic RP-SP1000 User Manual

Active speaker system

Operating Instructions

Dear customer

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

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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
SERIAL NUMBER

PP

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

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

See over for French instructions.

2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

RP-SP1000

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

Model No.

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

RP-SP1000

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

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

Cord .......................................................................................1pc.

AC adaptor ............................................................................1pc.

The included AC adaptor is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

Printed in China

PRECAUTIONS

Before using this unit, be sure to read the
applicable items of the operating instructions
and these safety suggestions carefully.
Afterwards keep them handy for future
reference. Take special care to follow the
warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as
in the operating instructions.

Safety

1. Power Source— The unit should be con-

nected to power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization— If the unit is equipped with
a polarized AC power plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other), that plug
will fit into the AC outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to re­place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

3. Care of AC adaptor— Take care that the
cord of the AC adaptor should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Never take hold of the AC
adaptor if your hand is wet, and always
grasp the plug body when connecting or
disconnecting it.

4. Nonuse Periods—When not in use, be
sure to disconnect the AC adaptor from
the AC power outlet.

Installation

» Environment

1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this

unit near water—for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the
like. Damp basements should also be
avoided.

2. Heat— Never use or place this unit near a
heat source. Do not leave it in an automo­bile exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time with the doors and windows closed
as this may deform the cabinet.

» Placement

1. Foreign Material— Care should be taken

so that objects do not fall into and liquids
are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject
this unit to excessive smoke, dust, me­chanical vibration, or shock.

2. Magnetism— The unit should be situated
away from equipment or devices that gen­erate strong magnetic fields.

3. Stacking— Do not place any objects, on
top of the unit.

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Maintenance

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a
soft cloth lightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.

Service

1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit

should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
(a) The AC adaptor is damaged; or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been

spilled into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change

in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the en-

closure damaged.

2. Servicing— The user should not attempt
to service the unit beyond that described
in the operating instructions. All other ser­vicing should be referred to an authorized
service personnel.

For the address of an authorized servi­center:

In the U.S.A.,call 1-800-211-7262 , e-mail

[e-mail],
or visit www.panasonic.com
In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit
www.panasonic.ca

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Location of controls

Left speaker

Speaker

Connection

(Front) (Back)

Speaker cord

Right speaker

Treble control (TREBLE)
Volume (VOL)
Power indicator
Power switch (POWER)

(Front) (Back)

DC IN jack
Line-IN 1 (mini plug)
Line-IN 2 (mini plug)
Speaker output

1 Before connection, turn off the power

to all components.

2 Connect as shown

Right speaker

(Back)

Household AC
outlet
(AC 120V/60Hz)

Second connection cord
(Sold separately)

AC adaptor (included)

Ensure cords are fully inserted to ensure correct operation.

Cord (included)

Conserving power

The AC adaptor consumes 3.5 W when the unit is turned off with
[POWER]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.

Caution
Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. Failure to do so may lead to damage
to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may
result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified ser­vice person if damage has occurred or if you
experience a sudden change in performance.

Left speaker

(Back)

Personal computer
CD player
Headphone stereo
Television

Connect to LINE OUT
or headphone jack

To use LINE IN 1 and LINE IN 2 at the same time

Use the included cord and a second cord (not included).
The sound is mixed if you use LINE IN 1 and LINE IN 2 at the same
time.

If the output terminal on the other equipment is a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in.) stereo jack

LINE IN 1: Use the included cord (3.5 mm stereo plug – 3.5

mm stereo plug)

LINE IN 2: Purchase a second connection cord (3.5 mm ste-

reo plug – 3.5 mm stereo plug) if you intend to use
both at the same time.

If the output terminal on the other equipment is a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in.) monaural jack

Use a plug adaptor (not included) (3.5 mm stereo plug to 3.5

mm monaural plug)

If the output terminal on the other equipment is a 6.3 mm
(1/4 in.) stereo jack

Use a plug adaptor (not included) (3.5 mm stereo plug to 6.3

mm stereo plug)

If the output terminals on the other equipment are two
pin jacks

Use a connection cable (not included) (two pin plugs – 3.5

mm stereo plug)

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but
the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combi­nations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem.
If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.

Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

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Operation

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a
possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple
checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the prob­lem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the rem­edies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the
directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to
locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instruc­tions.

For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in
the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in
Canada.

In the U.S.A.,call 1-800-211-7262 , e-mail
[e-mail], or visit www.panasonic.com

In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca

1 Turn [VOL] to “MIN”.
2 Press [POWER] to turn the speakers on.
3 Turn on the equipment you have con-

nected and adjust the volume with
[VOL].

4 Adjust treble volume with [TREBLE].

•To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water
or other liquids.

•If a gritty noise is heard, wipe away the dirt on the plug.

•Before cleaning the speakers, press [POWER] to turn them off and

disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

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 re-

ceiver.

¡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.

Problems

Volume is low.
No sound.

Sound is dis­torted.

Sound stops
suddenly.

Possible cause

[POWER] is switched off.

[VOLUME] is set to
“MIN”.

The input signal level is
low.

The cords are not con­nected fully.

The input signal is too
high.

The protection circuitry
has functioned due to

high input level.

Remedy

Press [POWER] to turn
the speakers on.

Turn the volume up with
[VOL].

Raise the volume of the
connected equipment.

Insert the cords fully.

Lower the volume of the
connected equipment.

Reduce [VOL] to mini­mum, switch off the

speakers, then switch
them on again.

Product service

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.

Specifications

Power output 10 W+10 W(10 % T.H.D.,1 kHz)
Input impedance 20 kΩ(1 kHz)
Input 3.5 mm (1/8 in.)stereo x 2
Speaker system Bass reflex type
Speaker unit 50 mm (2 in.)
Power requirement DC12 V
Dimensions ( W x H x D ) 100 x 162 x 87 mm

Mass Left speaker : 540 g (19.05 oz.)

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

(3 15/16 x 6 3/8 x 3 7/16 in.)

Right speaker : 600 g (21.16 oz.)

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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