Panasonic RX-D17, RX-D19 User Manual

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-D19.

Supplied accessories

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

AC mains lead..........................................................................1pc.

For United Kingdom: (RJA0053-2X)
For Australia and New Zealand: (RJA0035-X)
For others: (RJA0019-2K)

Remote control transmitter RX-D19 only .............................1pc.

(EUR648258)

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

(Back of product)

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE

ADVARSEL

ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

VARO!

NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH

VARNING

SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS

ADVARSEL

BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET

VORSICHT

UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

Inside of the product
Tuotteen sisällä
Produktets innside

E

EB

Portable Stereo

CD System

Operating Instructions

Model No.

RX-D19
RX-D17

The illustrations show RX-D19.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this

product, please read these instructions completely.

GN

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Using a household AC outlet

FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 7 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Connect the AC mains lead firmly to the unit and
the outlet.

To household AC outlet

AC mains lead
(included)

Note

• The included AC mains lead is for use with
this unit only. Do not use it with other
equipment.

• The function selector switch does not separate
entire unit from mains even if in “TAPE/
position.

Power sources

Using batteries (not included)

The unit cannot be powered by batteries if the
AC mains lead 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.

”

Inner row

Outer row

Memory back-up

During power supply interruption, memory back­up batteries (not included) save CD programs and
radio stations you have set.
These batteries do not power the unit.

(R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)

When to change the batteries

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

• Before connecting or disconnecting the AC
mains lead, stop the tape and switch
[
The memory batteries are worn out faster if
the cord is disconnected with the power still
on.

Removing the batteries

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

] to “TAPE/ ” to turn the unit off.

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Controls

Main unit:

RX-D19 only

H.E.S.

:

XBS

/

/

–/

/+

Remote control

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

/CLEAR

RX-D19 only

TUNER

CD

Concerning the remote control

RX-D19 only

Battery installation

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

RX-D19 only

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

RX-D19

RX-D17

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

R6, AA, UM-3

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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The Radio

Normal tuning Preset tuning

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Switch [ ] to “TUNER”.

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(Unit 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)

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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

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tune to the desired station.

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

Automatic tuning

g] or [f/+] depressed and release when the frequency

Keep [–/
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.

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To use auto scan

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

Preparation: Switch [

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].

] to “TUNER”.

“ ” 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.)

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

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How to preset

Preparation: Tune to the desired station.

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Press [MEMORY].

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While “ ” and the frequency are

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flashing

Press [MEMORY].

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While “ ” and the preset channel

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are flashing

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

(Remote control: [

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Press [MEMORY].

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(This completes presetting.)

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Repeat the above to preset other stations.

Note

” goes off during presetting, return to step 1.

If “

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

(Remote control: [

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 [– /

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or [

3].

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2. Press and hold [–/

(Do steps 1–4 on the left.)

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4] or [

3])

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33

To listen to preset channels

”.

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4] or [

3])

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

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

Preset channel

Preset channel

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4]

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Indicates
preset scan

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 [–/

g] or [f/+].

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