Panasonic RQ-V185 User Manual

Panasonic

stereo Radio Cassette Player

MODEL NO. RQ-V185

Operating Instructions

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Before operating this unit, please read

these instructions completely.

Thank you for purchasing this unit.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc
tions carefully.

Precautions

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.

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 end 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 drop use in potentially
hazardous 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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Preparations

Supplied accessories

Stereo headphones Bell clip

Connecting the headphones

Belt clip

Beit clip

Attaching the

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To remove

Preparations (continued)

Battery operation

Battery installation

Install the 2 UM-3 batteries (Panasonic R6/LR6 or equivalent, not
included) as shown in the figure.

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1 Open the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert 2 UM-3 (Panasonic R6/LR6 or equivalent) batteries.

To prevent possible damage to this unit

Load new batteries with their polarities (0 and 0) aligned
correctly.
Do not apply heat to batteries, or internal short-circuit may
occur.
If this unit is not to be used for a long period of time, or used
on AC power source, remove all batteries and store them in a
cool and dry place.

Remove used batteries imfnediately.
Do not use old and new batteries together. Also never use an
alkaline battery with a manganese battery.

Battery removal

Press the 0 side toward the 0 battery terminal and lift up.

Battery life

When the batteries are weak, the OPR/BATT (operation/battery
check) indicator will become dim or turn off during operation, and this

unit will turn off to protect the memorized contents.

When the power is turned off soon after increasing the volume,
pressing the operation buttons or turning on the radio, replace the
batteries, replace them within 30 seconds, (If not, memorized con
tents will be cancelled.)

AC power operation

Use only Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC33 (optional).

Connect the AC adaptor as shown In the figure. 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 unit from the AC power outlet, the

memorized contents for radio will be cleared.

When the OPR/BATT indicator become dim or turn off and you wish

to use the AC adaptor, be sure to connect the AC adaptor before

removing the spent batteries.

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Hold switch

Setting the hold switch to “HOLD" position will hold the present
condition, and reject the operation 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.)

Location of Controls

Control section--------------------

0

stop button (STOP)

0 Direction seiector (DIR)

0

Function selector (SELECTOR)

© Headphones jack (Q)

Q Volume control (VOLUME)

Q Operation/battery check indicator (OPR/BATT)
0 FM mode/tape selector (FM MODE/TAPE)
0 Hold switch (HOLD)
0 Tuning buttons (TUNING +, ~)