Panasonic RX-ES50 User Manual

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Panasonic’

Portable Stereo CD System

RX-ES50

Operating Instructions

Note:

The "EB” indication shown on .the outside packing case indicates

United Kingdom.

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

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

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

Table of Contents

 

Before use

 

Caution for AC Mains Lead ...........................................................

3

Precautions ....................................................................................

4

Supplied Accessories.....................................................................

4

Memory Back-up Batteries.............................................................

4

Power Sources...............................................................................

5

Concerning the Remote Control.....................................................

5

Location of Controls......................................................................

6

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM­ ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI­ FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOK­ CASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL VENTILATED CON­ DITION. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION HOLES TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING.

WARNING:

Operations

 

Setting the Clock ...........................................................................

7

Selecting the Display .....................................................................

7

Listening to CDs...................................................

8

Listening to the Radio .......................................

11

Listening to Tapes ................................................

13

Selecting the Equalizer Effects......................................................

15

Recording

 

Recording from CD_______

16

Recording Radio Programs

20

Timer

 

Using Play Timer ..........................................................................

21

Using Recording Timer..................................................................

22

Using the Sleep Timer ..................................................................

24

Using Two Timer Functions ..........................................................

24

General information

 

Using an External Unit...................................................................

25

Quick Reference of Remote Control Operations ..........................

26

Troubleshooting Guide............... ...................................................

28

Concerning Compact Discs ..........................................................

30

Concerning Cassette Tapes..........................................................

30

Maintenance................................................................................

31

Technical Specifications................................................................

31

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code mode! only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it Is approved by ASIA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASIA mark <%> or the BSI mark ^ on the body of the fuse.

if the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI­ CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN­ SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured mark­ ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coioured BLUE must be connected to the terminai in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coioured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con­ nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminai of the three pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symboi i.

Before use

Remove the connector cover as follows.

How to replace the fuse

1. Remove the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover.

Precautions

Accessories

if this unit 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 time with the doors and windows closed as this may deform the cabinet.

Avoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections in the AC power cord, as they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard. Also, excessive bending, pulling or splicing of the cord should be a- volded.

Do not unplug the AC power cord by pulling on the cord. To do so may cause premature failure or shock hazard.

Do not operate this unit on AC power in a bathroom, as a potential

shock hazard may result.

•When not in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the household

AC outlet.

Use of batteries * •

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types

(manganese and alkaline, etc.).

•Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and dis­ pose of them properly.

Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame: do not attempt to disassemble them, and be sure they are not short-circuited.

If this unit is not to be used for a long period of time or is used only from an AC power source, remove the batteries and store them in a coot, dark place.

If a battery leaks, remove ail batteries and dispose of them properly.

•Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting new batteries.

if the electrolyte comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush with water immediately.

•Keep batteries out of reach of children.

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries, •Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage

the unit.

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE THE FOLLOWING CONNECTION.

in these operating instructions, “unit off' is defined as the following mode.

“Standby" when AC power is used. “Battery power off’ when batteries are used.

Piease check and identify the supplied accessories.

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□ AC power cord

 

(For United Kingdom: RJA0038-U)

 

(For Australia and N.2.: RJA0035) .

1 pc.

□ Remote control transmitter

 

(EUR643823) ....................

1 pc.

Memory Back-up

Batteries

It is recommended that the memory back-up batteries (not in­ cluded) be installed first to prevent the memory contents from being lost when the power fails, the power cable has been disconnected or the batteries have become flat.

Battery installation

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Battery life

•The service life of these batteries is approximately one year.

To preserve the memory contents, connect the power cable to the household AC outlet before replacing all the back-up batteries with new ones.

•When disconnecting the power cable, first turn the unit off by pressing POWER.

The service life of the memory back-up batteries is reduced if the power cable is disconnected from the household AC outlet with the power still supplied.

Power Sources

Remote Control

To operate on AC power

Battery installation

The configuration of the AC power cabie and househoid power outiet differ according to area.

To operate on battery power

Battery installation

To remove the batteries, pull out the @ side.

Battery life

The battery iife is about one year.

Although the battery life varies depending on how often the device is used, the batteries should be replaced about once every year on the average.

The batteries should be replaced if commands from the remote control transmitter do not operate the unit even when transmitter is held close to the front panel.

Correct method of use

Battery life

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When the battery check indicator goes off (or dims) during play, replace aii the batteries with new ones.

•Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and remote control unit.

• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of an invertor fluorescent light.

•Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the remote control unit free from dust.

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Basic/Tuner controls

CD/Cassette deck controls

No.

Name

Ref. page

® Band select button (BAND)

11

Standby indicator [STDBY ci) (AC)]

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indica­ tor lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

Preset equalizer button (PRESET EQ)

15

@ Battery check indicator (BATT/POWER) 5

d) Power “STDBY (!) (AC)/ON” switch (POWER)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is stilt consuming a small amount of power.

@ Speakers

 

@ Time set/Tuning buttons

 

(CD/TUNEA-IME ►►(/+, «◄/-)

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Time adjust button

 

(CLOCK/TIMER, ADJUST)

 

(9) Timer button (TIMER)

21,23

@ Volume control buttons (VOLUME +, —)

8,11,13

This portable stereo can play and record with the touch of a single button. Therefore, in order to keep from accidentally recording over important tapes, we recommend that you remove the recording-protection tabs from your tapes (see page 30).

No. Name

Ref page

(0) Stop/ciear button (l/CLEAR)

8

 

 

© Play/pause button (^/11)

8

 

 

@ Disc lid

8

 

 

© Disc lid open button (A)

8

 

 

@ Skip/Search buttons

8

(CD/TUNEyriME ►►]/+, «◄/-)

© CD rec mode button

18,19

(CD REC MODE AUTOZONE)

© Tape eject button (A)

13

 

 

@ Tape play/direction button (◄ ►)

13

 

 

© Tape stop button (■)

13

 

 

@) Rec/rec pause button

 

(•/•II REC/PAUSE)

16,20

 

 

@ Rewind/TPS button (REW iiEi)

14

@ Fast forward/TPS button i fr^ FF)

14

 

 

Settmg the Clock

The clock has a 24-hour display.

3 2-4 1

Example; Setting the clock to 16:20;

T BATT/CPOWER)

Press POWER.

 

(This turns the unit on.)

CLOCK/

Press ADJUST so that

TIMER

“CLOCK” is displayed.

fADJUST

 

Clock--------------- >Timer time to start

 

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Original display «-Timer time to finish

 

(The display changes each time the but­

 

ton is pressed.)

 

 

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CD/rUNEmUE Press ►►!/+ or K^/— to Show desired time.

ъminute units by tapping the buttons, and quickly by holding down the buttons.The time display can be changed in one

 

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CLOCK/

While the time display is flashing,

TIMER

Press ADJUST.

 

 

(The clock now starts operating, and the

 

display returns to its original status.)

(Available only from the remote control)

This operation comes In handy to check the present time during play or the tape counter display during recording.

DISPLAY

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DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

Play status (CD/Radio)-> Present time^Tape counter t_____________________________________________I

(The display changes each time the button is pressed.)

“------- ” appears on the tape counter display when a tape has not been loaded.

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listening to CDs

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Press POWER.

(Only when the batteries are used for the power supply)

Press H/CLEAR.

Indicates that there is no disc loaded.

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Press A, insert a CD and close the lid.

Insert the CD with its label surface facing up.

Total playtime

Total number of tracks I

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Press ►/! I.

Play starts from track 1 and continues to the last track, after which it automaticaiiy stops.

Elapsed play time of

track in play Track number

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To stop play:

Press B/CLEAR.

To stop temporarily, press ^/11.

To resume play, press ►/!! again.

POWER

interference may affect radio or TV reception when CDs are piayed close to a radio or TV set. if this occurs, piace the unit as far away

from the radio or TV.

•When the batteries are used for the power supply, pressing

POWER on the remote control can not turn the unit on.

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If a CD is loaded, pressing ►/! I wil automatically turn the unit on and start play (only when AC power is supplied).

To skip tracks

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Press to skip to the start of the next track.

Press K^/“ to skip to the start of the present track.

Press the button repeatedly to skip tracks in the number that corresponds to the number of times you press the button.

To search forward or backward

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During play:

 

Continuously press

^/+ to

 

 

search forward.

 

 

Continuously press

to

 

search backward.

 

Release the button at the desired po­ sition.

8

To repeat tracks

(Available only from the remote control)

REPEAT

► /II

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REPEAT

Press REPEAT.

 

1-0 r ALL-OI --»off

 

(The display changes each time the but­

 

ton is pressed.)

To repeat only one track

REPEAT

Press REPEAT to turn

 

I 1-0 I on the display.

 

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To repeat all tracks on the CD

 

 

REPEAT

Press

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Lights.

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To repeat program tracks

0 Program desired tracks (see steps 1 to 4 on page 10).

@Press REPEAT to turn I ALL-O 1 on the display.

(3)Press ►/! I to start.

To release the repeat function:

Random play

(Available only from the remote control)

RANDOM Press RANDOM in the stop mode.

Lights.

Cd IS

2

 

Press^/l I to start.

 

All the tracks are played at random, and

 

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play automatically stops.

 

 

 

 

 

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To clear random play:

Press RANDOM to turn off the IRANDQMI indicator.

•Random play cannot be used in combination with program play.

•Skipping is not possible to track which have been played (see page 8).

•Search (see page 8) is possible only within the track in play.

Press REPEAT to turn off both f""l"-"cb I and i ALL-O I.

Listening to CDs

Selecting and listening to your favorite tracks (Program play)

(Available only from the remote control)

Up to 36 tracks can be programmed.

■ 2

5

■/CLEAR

Press H/CLEAR.

 

Press RANDOM on the remote control if

 

IRANDOMl indicator is on.

 

Press ^ or to select de­

 

sired track.

 

Track number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MEMORY

Press MEMORY.

 

 

Play sequence

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Programmed track

Repeat steps 2 and 3.

 

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Total play time of

 

Programmed tracks

► /II

Press ►/! I.

 

The programmed tracks are played in the

 

programmed sequence, and play stops

 

automaticlly.

To clear program play:

Press ■/CLEAR in the stop mode.

“CLEAR" appears on the display and all the programmed contents will be cleard.

When “—:—” appears:

This means that the total play time of the programmed tracks has exceeded 120 minutes. Tracks can stiii be programmed and played.

When “FULL" appears:

This means that the total number of the programmed tracks has exceeded 36. No more tracks can be programmed.

Memory retention of programmed tracks:

The programming of the tracks will be retained in the memory even if play is stopped at any time or the unit is turned off.

“P” appears on the display indicating that programmed memory remains.

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The programmed memory will be cancelled in the following cases;

•When A is pressed

•When you disconnect the power cord without installing the memory back-up batteries

To check what has bean programmed:

While "P” is on the display, press or in the stop mode. Each time these buttons are pressed, a track nufnber and its play se­ quence can be checked.

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