Panasonic RX-D12, RX-D15, RX-D13 User Manual

(R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions fundamentally explain the operation of RX-D15.

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 _________________________________

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

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

AC power supply cord (polarized) (RJA0065-1D) .................. 1pc.

Note

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

Remote control transmitter RX-D15 and RX-D13 only......... 1pc.

RX-D15: (EUR648258), RX-D13:(EUR648257)

P PC

Portable Stereo

CD System

Operating Instructions

Model No.

RX-D15 RX-D13 RX-D12

The illustrations show RX-D15. (RX-D12 is for U.S.A. only.)

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

Power sources

The unit can be powered with household AC power or dry cell batteries (not included). Insert memory batteries (not included) to save stored CD programs and radio stations.

Using a household AC outlet

Connect the power cord firmly to the unit and the outlet.

Household AC outlet (AC 120

AC power cord (included)

• Before connecting or disconnecting the cord, stop the tape and switch [ ] to “TAPE/

” to turn the power off. The memory batteries are worn out faster if the cord is disconnected with the power still on.

• Conserving power The unit consumes 1W even when it is turned off with [ unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory items before using the unit again if you haven’t inserted memory batteries.

]. To save power when the

V, 60 Hz)

The unit cannot be powered by batteries if the power cord is connected.

(R20/LR20, D, UM-1)

When to change the batteries

Sound quality and operations are affected when the batteries are running low. Replace all six batteries. It is also a good idea to replace all the batteries before recording.

Removing the batteries

Open the battery cover and insert your finger in the hole on the bottom of the unit and push out.

Using batteries

Inner row

Outer row

Memory back-up

Insert batteries (not included) to save CD programs and radio stations you have set. If memory batteries are not used, memory items are erased in the following situations.

• Power failures,

• The power cord is disconnected from the power outlet,

• The power cord is connected to the unit while the unit is being powered by batteries.

When to change the batteries

The batteries last about a year. Connect the unit to AC power before replacing the batteries.

Removing the batteries

Press the negative end of the number 4 battery and remove the batteries. (Remove the power batteries first.)

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Controls

Main unit:

(For RX-D15 and RX-D13 only) Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR)

CD lid

Pause button ( PAUSE)

Stop/eject button ( / STOP/EJECT)

Fast-forward/cue button ( FF/CUE)

Rewind/review button ( REW/REV)

Tape play button ( PLAY)

Record button ( )

CD lid open/close ( CD OPEN/CLOSE)

Function select switch ( )

Volume control ( )

Remote control:

(The remote control is available only for RX-D15 and RX-D13.)

The functions of the buttons without descriptions are the same as on the main unit.

(For RX-D15 only)

FM mode select button (FM MODE)

H.E.S.

TUNER

(The function is the same as on the main unit for RX-D13.)

XBS

XBS button ( Press to boost the

XBS

bass sound.

Band select button (BAND)

CD play mode select button (CD PLAY MODE)

CD stop/program clear button ( )

Press again to turn off.

Preset channel select/ preset scan buttons ( PRESET TUNE )

CD play/pause button ( )

Normal tuning/CD skip, search buttons ( , )

Concerning the remote control

)

Memory button (MEMORY)

(For RX-D15 only) Center speaker

Display

Tune mode, CD play mode select button (TUNE MODE, CD PLAY MODE)

Auto scan button (AUTO SCAN)

Tape lid

Speaker

Note These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.

(For RX-D15) Harmonic Enhancer Sound button Press to give a clear vocal sound. Press again to turn off.

(For RX-D13 and RX-D12) XBS button Press to boost the bass sound. Press again to turn off.

FM mode select/CD stop/ program clear button ( FM MODE/CLEAR)

CD play/pause, band select button ( , BAND)

Tuning/CD skip, search buttons ( , TUNE/CD)

(

H.E.S.

)

Battery installation

Insert the batteries (not included) observing the correct polarities (e,d).

Correct method of use

Remote control signal sensor

Transmission

About 7 meters in front of the signal sensor

Operation notes

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

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

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

To prevent damage

• Never place heavy items on it.

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into it.

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Listening to radio broadcasts

Normal tuning Preset tuning

Switch [ ] to “TUNER”.

(Power comes on.)

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Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

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(Omit this step if using the remote control)

If “ ” is on the display, press

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[TUNE MODE] to clear it off .

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Press [–/g] or [f/+] to

tune to the desired station.

The frequency changes one step each time a button is pressed.

Automatic tuning

Keep [–/

g] or [f/+] depressed and release when the frequency display starts to change. A station with good reception is automatically selected and the process stops. To stop automatic tuning, press [–/

Note

Automatic tuning may stop on a frequency where there is no station if there is interference. Press [–/

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Adjust the volume.

To use auto scan

You can search for a station by listening to all tuned-in stations for 8 seconds each.

Preparation: Switch [ ] to “TUNER”.

1. Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2. Press [AUTO SCAN]. Auto scan starts.

Indicates auto scan

3. Press [AUTO SCAN] when you find the desired station.

Auto scan ends when it reaches the original frequency again. To stop during the process, press [AUTO SCAN].

“ ” lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being received.

g] or [f/+] again.

g] and [f/+] to tune if this occurs.

To improve reception

FM: Extend the whip antenna and adjust its direction. AM: Adjust facing of the unit.

If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode

Press [FM MODE]. (“ Sound will be produced in monaural, but this also reduces noise.

Press the button again to cancel. (“

” lights up.)

” goes out.)

To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1 MHz

(Only from the main unit) First press [BAND] to select “AM”. Now, press and hold [BAND]. The display changes in a few seconds to show the current lowest FM frequency. Continue to hold down the button. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed at the same time. Changing the step erases all preset stations. Repeat the above to change the step back.

Preset the stations (twelve FM and twelve AM) to make tuning simpler.

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How to preset

Tune to the desired station.

Do steps 1–4 on the left.

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Press [MEMORY].

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While “ ” and the frequency are

flashing

Press [MEMORY].

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While “ ” and the preset channel

are flashing

Press [–/g] or [f/+] to select the desired channel.

(Remote control: [

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Press [MEMORY].

(This completes presetting.)

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Repeat steps 1–5 to preset other stations.

Note

If “

” goes off during presetting, return to step 2.

4] or [

3])

To listen to preset channels

Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

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(Omit this step if using the remote control)

Press [TUNE MODE] to display “

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To use preset scan

You can search for a station by listening to all preset channels for 8 seconds each.

1. Do steps 1 to 2 above. For remote control, replace [–/ or [

2. Press and hold [–/

3. Press [–/ g] or [f/+] when you find the desired channel. Preset scan ends after searching through each preset channel once.

To stop during the process, press [–/

”.

Press [–/ g] or [f/+] to select the desired channel (1–12).

(Remote control: [

3].

Indicates preset scan

4] or [

3])

g] or [f/+] described below with [

g] or [f/+] until “PS” appears on the display.

g] or [f/+].

Preset channel

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