Panasonic RQ-V180 User Manual

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Operating

Instructions

Stereo Radio Cassette Player

MODEL NO. RQ-V180

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Panasonic

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

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[aI location of controls

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PRECAUTIONS

CASSETTE TAPES

O X

POWER SOURCE

B Battery Operation

DC IN3V

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Two UM-3, “R6/LR6” batteries

(not included)

AC adaptor

(RP-AC33, optional)

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E CASSETTE INSERTION

BELT CUP

® Attaching

Clip to your belt

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®To remove

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MAINTENANCE

PLAY

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Thank you for purchasing the Stereo Radio Cassette Player

RQ-V180. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS (^o0)

0 Playback button (PLAY/^^) © Fast buttons {fAS J/« • ►►) © Stop button (STOP/H)

(OPR/BATT)

m Direct tuning buttons (1,2,3)

(•M.SELECT/-M.SCAN) 0 Band select button (FM/AM) © Tuning buttons (TUNING) © Memory button (MEMORY)

(FM MODE/TAPE)

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PRECAUTIONS {mm)

•If the set is not used for a long period of time or is used only from an AC power source, remove all the batteries to prevent potential damage due to possible battery leakage.

•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 the doors and windows closed, as this may

deform the cabinet.

•When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet.

CASSETTE TAPES (mm)

Cassette tapes, both recorded and unrecorded, 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.

Precautions for Listening with the

Headphones

•Do not play your headset 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 tempo

rarily discontinue use in potentially hazar dous situations.

•Even if your headset is an 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.

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POWER SOURCE (^^0)

•Battery removal

Press battery toward the 0 battery terminal

and remove it.

•Battery life

When the batteries are weak, the OPR/BATT (operalion/batlery check) indicator will become dim or turn off during operation, and this unit will turn off to protecting the memorized contents.

Replace the new batteries. When replacing the batteries, replace them within 30 seconds. (If not, memorized contents will cancelled.) When the power is turned off soon after increas ing the volume, pressing the operation button or turning on the radio, replace the batteries.

•AC Power Operation {m 0)

Connect the AC adaptor (Use only Panasonic AC adaptor, RP-AC33, optional) as shown in the figure.

Note:

To operate on battery power unplug the AC adaptor unit from the household AC power outlet and the DC input jack on the unit.

•If you leave the AC adaptor jack connected to the DC input jack while disconnecting the AC adaptor unit from the AC power outlet, the memorized contents for radio will be cleared.

•When the Battery Indicator dims and you wish to use the AC adaptor, be sure to connect the AC adaptor after removing the spent batteries.

To Prevent Possible Damage to this Unit

•Load new battery with their polarities (0 and

0) aligned correctly.

•Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal shortcircuit may occur.

•If this unit is not to be used for a long period of time, or used on AC power source, remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place.

•Remove spent batteries immediately,

•Do not use old and new batteries together.

Also never use an alkaline battery with a manganese battery.

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Hold operation

Setting the hold switch to *‘HOLD” position will

hold the present condition, and reject the opera tion of the front panel buttons.

This is useful to prevent unexpected operation.

(The hold indicator will appear on the display.) Before operating the front panel button, be sure to release the hold condition. (The hold indicator will disappear.)

5. Press the + or - button to tune In your

favorite station.

The frequency display will change.

(AM step by 9 kHz, FM step by 0.05 MHz.) When you listen to the FM broadcast, set the FM mode selector to the proper position.

6. Adjust the volume using the volume con trol.

To turn off the radio, set the function selector to

TAPE”.

1. Release the hold condition.

2. Connect the included stereo earphones

to the headphones jack.

3. Set the function selector to *‘RADIO”.

The OPR/BATT indicator will illuminate and the frequency display will appear.

4. Press the band select button to select the

desired radio band (FM or AM).

B FM Mode Selector

To receive FM stereo broadcasts, set the FM

mode selector to “ST”. If reception is poor (excessive noise), set to “MONO”. This will reduce the noise and provide clear reception, however, the broadcast will not be heard in stereo.

•When receiving the FM stereo broadcasts, the stereo indicator will appear.

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Antennas

FM:

The stereo earphones cord serves as the FM antenna, hence be sure to have it extended, not coiled.

AM:

The built-in ferrite core AM antenna is directional. It may be neccessary to turn the unit to obtain optimum reception.

Be sure to have the set in an horizontal position

when you listen to AM broadcasts. If you use the

radio in a upright position, it may not function

adequately.

■ How to memorize the broadcasting

station

To memorize into direct tuning buttons

3 stations FM and AM can be memorized.

1. Receive the station to be memorized.

2. Press the memory button.

•The memory indicator will flash on and off for 10 seconds.

3. During flashing (for 10 seconds), press one

of the direct buttons to be memorized.

(Two beeps will be emitted.)

•The direct indicator and memory channel number will appear.

•The memory indicator will light.

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To memorize Into memory channels from 1 to

12 stations can be memorized (6-FM and 6-AM stations).

1. Receive the station to be memorized.

Press the memory button.

•The memory indicator will flash on and off for 10 seconds.

During flashing (for 10 seconds), press the memory select button to select the memory channel (1-6) to be memorized.

•The memory channel number will appear and each time the memory select button is pressed, the memory channel number will change from 1 to 6 and return.

Press the memory button to enter the memory.

(Two beeps will be emitted.)

•The memory indicator will light. The previous memory will be cleared when the new memory is entered into the same memory channel.

■ How to tune in the memorized station

Direct tuning

1. Set the function selector to “RADIO”.

2. Release the hold condition.

3. Press one of the direct tuning buttons to

receive your desired station.

4. Adjust the volume using the volume con trol. .

Memory channel tuning

1. Set the function selector to

2. Release the hold condition.

3. Select the desired radio band using the

band select button.

4. Press the memory select button until the

desired memory channel number appears.

5. Adjust the volume using volume control.

*RADIO’

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Memory scan

Once the stations have been preset into the memory select button for channels 1 through 6, the programs of each of those stations can be

heard for several seconds in turn simply by

pressing the memory scan button. This function

comes in handy for checking out what kind of

broadcasts are now being beamed by the preset

stations.

1. Press the memory scan button. (For more than 1 second.)

The channel will change in order 1->2—>

>6—j-l—>to each broadcasting for

about a few seconds, (display flashes)

2. When your desired memory channel is displayed^ press the memory scan button once again.

Last station recall

This memory functions when the radio is off.

When the radio is turned on, the frequency

received before it was turned off is tuned in again.

TAPE PLAYBACK

1. Open the cassette compartment cover with your hand. Insert a cassette as shown In

the figure, and then close the cassette compartment cover. (^[|D

2. Connect the included stereo earphones

to the headphones jack.

3. Set the function selector to “Iof^ TAPE”.

4. Press the playback button, and playback

will begin.

5. Adjust the volume control.

•To stop the playback, press the stop button.

Notes:

•Do not open the cassette compartment cover during playback.

•If you set the function selector to “RADIO” during playback, the playback button wilt not be released although the motor has stopped.

Press the stop button to release the play

back button.

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Fast Forward and Rewind

The tape will rapidly advance in the forward or

reverse direction when one of the fast buttons is pressed.

Notes:

•When the tape reaches the end by pressing one of the fast buttons, the tape movement stops, but the unit is not turned off. Do not leave the set in this condition. Be sure to press the stop button.

•Do not press the playback button during fast forward or rewind, as this may jam the tape. Always press the stop button first, between functions.

H Tape Selector

Set the selector to the appropriate position according to the type of tape being used.

CrOz fMTq: Metal tape/high bias chromium tape

or equivalent

NOR: Low bias ferric oxide tape

Auto Reverse (Continuous Playback)

When the tape comes to the end of its travel, the

auto reverse system functions, and the tape

direction changes automatically to start playing

the opposite side of the tape.

•The cassette tape will run continuously, chang ing from forward to reverse, then back again, etc., until the stop button is pressed.

n Manual Reverse

Select the playback side, forward or reverse, by setting the direction selector to “FWD" or "REV”.

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BELT CUP (^E)

MAINTENANCE (^E)

•If the head assembly is extremely dirty, clean them with a soft cloth dampened with a little alcohol.

•Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such as magnetic screwdrivers in contact with the head assembly.

•Do not clean the plastic cabinet with benzine or thinner. Clean it with a solution of soap and

water.

•Avoid spray-type insecticides. Some insecti cides contain chemicals that could cause cabi net deformation.

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■ SPECIFICATIONS

Radio Frequency Range:

Power Requirement:

Power Output: Frequency Range: Tape Speed: Jacks:

Input; Output;

Dimensions:

(WxHxD)

Weight:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

FM; 87.5-108 MHz AM; 522-1611 kHz Battery; 3 V (two UM-3,“R6/LR6” batteries) AC; with optional AC adaptor RP-AC33 30 mW (15 mWx 2)... RMS (max.) 40-14,000 Hz (Normal, CrOz/Metal)

4.8 cm/s

DC IN; 3V EARPHONES

86.5x121.2x33.6 mm

265 g without batteries

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