Panasonic RX-D25, RX-D21 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-D25.

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-D25 only ............................. 1pc.

(EUR648258)

For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

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For UK customers: 08705 357357

For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

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Portable Stereo

CD System

Operating Instructions

Model No.

The illustrations show RX-D25.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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

GN

EB

E

RX-D25
RX-D21

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-D25 only

H.E.S.

:

XBS

/

–/

/

/+

Remote control

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

/CLEAR

RX-D25 only

TUNER

CD

Concerning the remote control

RX-D25 only

Battery installation

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

RX-D25 only

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

RX-D25

RX-D21

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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The Radio

Normal tuning Preset tuning

2

3

Switch [ ] to “TUNER”.

1

(Unit comes on.)

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Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2

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(Omit this step if using the remote control)

3

If “ ” is on the display, press

15 4

[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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3

1

How to preset

Preparation: Tune to the desired station.

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Press [MEMORY].

1

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While “ ” and the frequency are

2

flashing

Press [MEMORY].

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While “ ” and the preset channel

3

are flashing

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

(Remote control: [

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Press [MEMORY].

4

(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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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 [–/

(Do steps 1–4 on the left.)

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33

4] or [

3])

44

33

To listen to preset channels

”.

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33

4] or [

3])

44

33

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

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

Preset channel

Preset channel

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4]

44

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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CDs

Normal play Program play

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1

You can program up to 24 tracks.

4

Switch [ ] to “CD”.

1

(Unit comes on.)

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Push [c CD OPEN/CLOSE] to

2

open the CD lid and insert the
CD.

Label must face
upward.

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Push [c CD OPEN/CLOSE] to

3

close the CD lid.

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Press [-/ J] to start play.

4

Play starts from the first track and
continues to the last track.

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Adjust the volume.

5

To stop play

Press [L].

To pause

To search forward/
backward

To skip forward/
backward

Press [-/
To resume, press [-/

Hold down [–/
(forward) during playback or when paused.

Press [–/
(forward) during playback or when paused.

J] during playback.

g] (backward) or [f/+]

g] (backward) or [f/+]

Total playing time

Total number of tracks

Elapsed play time

Track number in play

J].

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Ensure CD is stopped before programming.

Press [–/g] or [f/+] to

1

select the desired track.

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Press [MEMORY].

2

The track is programmed.

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Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have
programmed all the tracks you want.

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Press [-/ J].

3

Play starts in the programmed order.

To stop play

Press [L].
“P” is displayed indicating that the program is still active.
Press [L] again and “CLr” is displayed; the program is cleared, and the
normal play mode is restored.

To check program contents

Press [–/

Display

“— —:— —”: Program equals, or exceeds, 100 minutes but program-

“FULL”: 24 tracks have already been programmed. The program is

g] or [f/+] when “P” is displayed.

ming and play are still possible.

full.

Track number Play time

Program order

Specified track number

Total play time of
programmed tracks

“NO DISC” is displayed if there is no disc in the unit.

Note

• If interference occurs to radios or televisions, place the unit as far as
possible from this equipment.

• Do not press [c CD OPEN/CLOSE] during play, pause or immediately
after you inserted the CD and closed the CD lid. CD may be scratched.

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R that has
been finalized (a process that enables CD-R players to play audio
CD-R) upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R due to the condition of the
recording. It cannot play CD-RW.

CD play modes

You can repeat one track ( ), all tracks ( ) or play the tracks in
random order (

Press [CD PLAY MODE] before or during playback to select
the desired mode.

These modes remain active until cancelled.
You can use repeat mode with program play.

Note

Random and program play cannot be done at the same time.

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off (no indication)

Cassettes

This unit is suitable for playing normal tapes, but high and metal position
tapes will not be played to their full potential.

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Switch [ ] to “TAPE/S”.

1

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Press [L/c STOP/EJECT] to open the

2

deck and load a cassette.

Close deck by hand.

Side to be played

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Press [/ PLAY] to start play.

3

Unit comes on and play starts.

facing you

Exposed tape facing
upward

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Adjust the volume.

4

To stop play

Press [L/c STOP/EJECT]. (Unit is switched off.)

To pause

To rewind/
fast-forward

To find a particular
spot

Note

• The unit is on in the pause mode. Stop tape to turn the unit off by pressing
[L/c STOP/EJECT] when leaving the unit.

• Do not press [/ PLAY] when rewinding or fast-forwarding, as this may
jam the tape.
Be sure to press [L/c STOP/EJECT] before the next operation.

Full auto-stop

The automatic stop system will release the buttons when the tape reaches
the end during play, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding.

Press [J PAUSE] during playback.
To resume, press [J PAUSE].

Press [)
[( FF/CUE] (to fast-forward)

Press [)
[(
playback.
Play is resumed when the button is released.

REW/REV] (to rewind) or

REW/REV] (to search backward) or

FF/CUE] (to search forward) during

in the stop mode.

Recording

You can record radio broadcasts or CDs.

Before recording

• This unit is suitable for recording normal tapes, but it cannot record
onto high and metal position tapes to their full potential and prior
recordings will not be erased correctly.

• The recording level is set automatically.

• Take up the leader tape before proceeding.

Leader tape (Recording cannot be made.)

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1

Press [L/c STOP/EJECT] to open

1

the deck and load a cassette.

Close deck by hand.

Side to be recorded

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Select the source to be recorded.

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When recording radio broadcasts

Tune in the station.
(Do steps 1–4 of “Normal tuning” on page 3.)

When recording CDs

Insert the CD to be recorded.
(Do steps 1–3 of “Normal play” on page 4.)

If you want to record programmed tracks, program desired
tracks before proceeding to step 3.

facing you

Exposed tape facing
upward

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Press [[ ] to start recording.

3

[/ PLAY] is also depressed with [[ ].
Recording starts (one side only).
The CD also starts playing if in CD mode.

To stop recording

Press [L/c STOP/EJECT]. (The CD does not stop.)

To stop recording temporarily

Press [J PAUSE]. (The CD does not stop.)
Press once again to resume recording.

To record on the other side of the cassette

Turn the cassette over and press [[

If the CD finishes before the cassette

Recording continues. Press [L/c STOP/EJECT] to stop it.

If the cassette finishes before the CD

The CD continues playing. Press [L] to stop it.

Erasure prevention

Use a screwdriver or similar
object to break out the tab.

Tab for Side B

To re-record on a protected cassette

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.

To erase a tape

1. Set [

2. Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing towards you and
the exposed tape facing up.

3. Press [[
[/ PLAY] is depressed at the same time.

Note

Noise may be recorded if this unit is near a TV. Keep the units at least 1.5
meters apart.
Changes to volume and sound quality do not affect recording.
To prevent interruptions to recording, supply AC power to the unit or re­place the batteries.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or
discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

] to “TAPE/ ”.

].

].

Side A

Tab for Side A

Adhesive tape

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CAUTION!

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM­ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI­FIED 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

•

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

•

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

•

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

•

FRIENDLY MANNER.

NORSK

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER
ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I
DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BE­STRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å RE­PARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE
OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFI­SERT PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL!

APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE,

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ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUK­KET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEK­TRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

•

DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER
OG LIGNENDE.
PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS,

•

OPPÅ APPARATET.
BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR

•

MILJØET.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

SUOMI

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYT­TÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTIS­TAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄ-
VÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS!

ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINET-

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TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJET­TUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VAR­MISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI
HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN
YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TU­LIPALOVAARA.

ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SANOMA-

•

LEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA
VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOT-

•

ULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMAT-

•

TOMALLA TAVALLA.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
SISÄLT ÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT
ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET
IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER
ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES
GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM
BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

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

• Avoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections in the AC mains lead, as

they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard. Also, excessive
bending, pulling or splicing of the lead should be avoided.

• Do not unplug the AC mains lead by pulling on the lead. To do so may

cause premature failure or shock hazard.

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

shock hazard may result.

• When not in use, disconnect the AC mains lead from the household

AC outlet.

(Back of product)

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.

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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.

This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the product and the
mobile telephone.

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Maintenance

Using headphones (not included)

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and­water solution or a weak detergent solution.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came

with the cloth carefully.

Tape head care

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and record­ing.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).

Lens care

Clean the lens regularly to prevent malfunctions.
Use a blower to remove dust and a cotton swab
if it is extremely dirty.
Recommended product:
Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C).

Lens

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model 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
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
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 ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

m or the BSI mark o on the body of

Turn down the volume and connect
the headphones to the [PHONES]
jack.

Plug type: 3.5mm stereo

Note

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing damage.

PHONES

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Use of Batteries

• 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.

• Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

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

• Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

• Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact

flame or water.

• Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can damage other items, cause damage to the
unit, and may cause a fire through short-circuiting or electrolyte leakage.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part
of your body.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL n OR COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
stated 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 these colours may not correspond with the coloured mark­ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the ter­minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or
Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the termi­nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure B

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RQT6744

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Audio software

Take note of the following points to extend the life of your equipment.
Always read the instructions provided with the software.

Discs

Choose discs with this mark:

Continued use of irregular shaped CDs
can damage the unit.

Do not

• use CDs with labels and stickers that are
coming off or with adhesive exuding from
under labels and stickers.

• attach scratch-proof covers or any other
kind of accessory.

• write anything on the CD.

• clean CDs with liquids.(Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)

• use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

• load a blank CD-R as it will cause abnormal malfunction and may
damage the CD-R.

Cassette tapes

• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in
the mechanism.

• Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be taken
up before the tape is played.

• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used
incorrectly.

Specifications

Frequency range

FM 87.50–108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)

AM 522–1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Decoding 16 bit linear
Beam source Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780 nm)
Pickup
Bølgelengde 780 nm
Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut

No. of channels 2 channel, stereo
Wow and flutter Less than possible measurement data
D/A converter 1 bit DAC
Track system 4 track, 2 channel, stereo
Monitor system Variable sound monitor
Recording system AC bias
Erasing system Multi Pole magnet
Frequency range

Normal position 50–12000Hz
Speakers

Full range 10 cm 4 Ω x2

Centre speaker (RX-D25 only) 1.5 cm
Jacks

Output PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (32 Ω)
Power requirement

AC 230-240 V, 50Hz

Battery 9 V (Six R20/LR20, D, UM-1 batteries)

Memory back-up 6V (Four R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 batteries)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 420 x 167 x 275mm
Mass (RX-D25) 3.6 kg without batteries

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

(med sikkerhets-beskyttelse)

Power consumption: 11W

(RX-D21) 3.4 kg without batteries

Troubleshooting guide

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized
Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Common Problem

The unit doesn’t work on batteries.

“UO1” is displayed.

CD

“E” is displayed.
Play doesn’t start or display is incorrect.

Cassette

Recording not possible.
Poor sound quality.
The cassette cannot be ejected or the lid can’t be

closed when loading a cassette.

Radio

A lot of noise.

Remote control RX-D25 only

The remote control doesn’t work.

Is the AC mains lead connected to the unit? Disconnect when using batteries.
Have the batteries been inserted correctly? Check that the poles (+ and –) are correctly aligned.

Replace the batteries or use household AC power.

Indicates an incorrect operation. Read the instructions.
Clean the CD.
Wait for an hour for condensation to dry, then try again.
Make sure the label is facing up.
Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or irregularly shaped.

Has the cassette’s tab been removed? Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Clean the heads.
The batteries are flat. Replace the batteries or connect to household AC power.
Press [/ PLAY] then [L/c STOP/EJECT].

Is another remote control being used? Use it further away from this unit.
Is a TV on? Move the unit away from the TV or turn it off.

Check the batteries are inserted correctly.
Replace the batteries if they are worn.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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