Panasonic RQ-V164 User Manual
Panasonic’
Stereo Radio Cassette Player
RQ-V164
Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod
uct, please react these instructions completety.
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Matsushita Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America
Orw Partasonic Way Secauens. New Jefury 07004
Panasonic Salsa Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC")
Avo. es 00 inlaniofia. Km O.S San Qabnal indutlrla' PaiK.
Carolina. Pijtno Rico 0006S
Matsushita Electric of Canada Limited
5770 Ambler Drive, MiS&i&uuQa. Ontano L4W 2T3
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Jechnical Specifications
Radio frequency range
FM;
AM;
Power requirerr>ent:
Battery:
Frequency range:
Tape spaed:
Jack:
Output;
Dimensions
(WxHxD):
Weight;
Note:
Specifications are subioct to change without
notice.
Werght and dimensions are approximate
S8 108 MHz
525-1705 kHz
3V12AAstze. (R6/LR6)
Petieries]
40-16000 Hz (Normal)
4.6cm/g{l7/bips)
HEADPHONES
85.4x120.1x36.6 mm
(3VX4V4-X17/I6-)
166 g (5.8 oz.)withoul
Daitenes
Supplied Accessoriee^.^
Stereo headphones
(RP-HTI03PAYY)
(OntyforU.S.A.)
To order accessories call MSC Accessory Dept.
1-800-332-5368.
THE FOLLOWING PHRASES ARE APPLIED
ONLY FOR U S A :
CAUTION:
Any unauthonzod changes or modifications to
this equipment would void the user's authority
to operate this device
Bell clip
(RKE2I0TZA.1)
^Cautlone
•Avoid using or placing this unit riear sources of
heat. Do not leave it in an automobile exposed to
direct sunlight for a long period of time with the
doors and windows closed, as this may deform
(he cabinet.
• II the sot is not used lor a long period of time,
remove all the batteries to prevent potential dam
age due to possible battery leakage.
LIfttning caution
at
Do not play your headphor>o8 or earphones at a
high volume. Heanng experts advise against con
tinuous extended play.
It you sxperierKO a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motonzed vehicle, it
may create a traffic hazard and Is illegal in many
areas.
You should use extreme caution or temporanly dis
continue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Even if your headphrines or oarphones is an openair 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 ba deceiving. Over lime your hearing
“comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound.
So what sounds 'normal" can actually be loud and
hormful to your heanng.
Guard against this by selling your equipment at a
safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a sale level:
•Start your volume control a1 a low selling.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfonabiy and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comiortabia sound
level:
•Set the dial and leave it there.
Cassette tapes
Improper tape storage
You can damage tape if you store It in the following
ways:
• In high temperature or high humidity areas
• In a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top
of a TV. etc.)
• In direct sunlight
Cassette tepee exceeding 90 minutes
These tapes are handy lor their long playback and
recording time but be careful about repeatedly stop
ping and starting, rewinding and fast forwarding
those tapes in short intervals as they are thin, tend
to stretch and may become onlanglod in (ho deck
mechanism.
Product Service
Do noi 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 assist
ance with product operation, refer to the servlcenter
directory.
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Before Operation
IS
ET
Tape Playback
FAST
Listening to the Radio
Changing the Tone
■ 3 BAND EQUALIZER
(TREBLE/MID/BASS)
Positioning the control to the “HIGH” side will am
plify the corresponding controls: the “LOW" side
will attenuate it.
Power source Q
Insert 2 AA size (R6/LR6 or equivalent, not in
cluded) batteries.
Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak
and damage this unit.
Replace with fresh batteries of the same kind, ob
serving polarity.
Battery life
When the batteries are weak, the tape speed will
slow down, the sound will become distorted, and
the voiume will decrease.
Connecting the headphones □
Plug the included stereo headphones into the Q
jack.
Follow steps 1 -4.
• Play will be continued, looping forward and re
verse side, until STOP is pressed. (Auto reverse)
• You can use normal type of tapes only.
■ To Stop playback
Press STOP.
■ To fast forward and rewind
Press one of the FAST buttons (◄◄ or ►►).
The tape will rapidly move in the direction of the
arrow.
■ To change the tape direction
Press DIR to select the playback side, “FWD” (for
ward) or “REV” (reverse).
Notes:
• Do not open the cassette compartment cover dur
ing tape operation.
• If the SELECTOR is set to “RADIO” during tape
operation, the button will not be released even
though the motor has stopped. In this case, press
STOP to release the button.
• Between functions (during play, fast fonward or
rewind), always press STOP first to avoid jam
ming the tape.
•When the tape reaches the end after fast forward
or rewind, press STOP to release the FAST
button.
Follow steps 1-4.
■ To stop the radio
Set the SELECTOR to “TAPE CSEB”
■ FM sensitivity selector
Normally set the FM SENS selector to “DX”.
When the FM reception is impaired, or there is
interference from a powerful station, set the selec
tor to “LOCAL”.
•This selector does not function for AM reception.
■ Antennas
FM:
Since the headphones cord serves as the FM an
tenna, be sure to use it extended, not coiled.
AM:
The built-in ferrite core AM antenna is directional.
Turn the unit to obtain optimum reception.
• Be sure to have the set in a horizontal position.
■ XBS (Extra Bass System) Control
Set this control to “ON” to boost the dynamic bass
range. You can enjoy the dynamic bass sound.
Attaching the belt clip
Belt clip
(included)
Attaching clip to
your belt
To remove
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