Panasonic rx-d20, RX-D23 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-D23.

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).

Portable Stereo

CD System

Operating Instructions

Model No.

RX-D23
RX-D20

The illustrations show RX-D23.

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 ..................................................... 1pc.

(EUR648257)

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

V, 60 Hz)

AC power cord
(included)

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

(R20/LR20, D, UM-1)

Using batteries

Inner row

Outer row

P PC PL

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

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.

• Before connecting or disconnecting the cord,
stop the tape and switch [

” 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

] to “TAPE/

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.

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

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2

Main unit:

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

XBS

TUNER

FM mode select
button (FM MODE)

CD play mode
select button
(CD PLAY MODE)

CD stop/program
clear button
( )

CD

Band select button
(BAND)

Preset channel select/
preset scan buttons
( PRESET TUNE )

CD play/pause button
( )

Normal tuning/CD
skip, search buttons
( , )

Concerning the remote control

(For RX-D23 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.

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)

Memory button (MEMORY)

Battery installation

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.

• Take 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

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3

Switch [ ] to “TUNER”.

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(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)

3

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.

5

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.)

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 (12 FM and 12 AM) to make tuning simpler.

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How to preset

Tune to the desired station.

1

Do steps 1–4 on the left.

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Press [MEMORY].

2

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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

4

are flashing

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

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(Remote control: [

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Press [MEMORY].

5

(This completes presetting.)

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Repeat steps 1–5 to preset other stations.

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Note

” goes off during presetting, return to step 2.

If “

4] or [

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3])

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To listen to preset channels

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1

Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

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2

(Omit this step if using the remote control)

Press [TUNE MODE] to display

”.

“

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3

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 [–/

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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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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