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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For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Portable Stereo

CD System

Operating Instructions

Model No. RX-D25

RX-D21

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.

E EB GN

Power sources

Memory back-up

Using a household AC outlet

Using batteries (not included)

During power supply interruption, memory back-

The unit cannot be powered by batteries if the

up batteries (not included) save CD programs and

FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY

radio stations you have set.

AC mains lead is connected.

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS

These batteries do not power the unit.

LEAD ON PAGE 7 BEFORE CONNECTION.

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

To household AC outlet	Inner row
(R20/LR20, D, UM-1)
	(R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)

			Outer row
	AC mains lead		When to change the batteries	When to change the batteries
	(included)
			Sound quality and operations are affected when	The batteries last about a year.
				Connect the unit to AC power before replacing
			the batteries are running low. Replace all six
				the batteries.
			batteries. It is also a good idea to replace all the
				• Before connecting or disconnecting the AC
			batteries before recording.
	Note			mains	lead, stop the	tape and switch
			Removing the batteries	[	] to “TAPE/	” to turn the unit off.
	• The included AC mains lead is for use with
				The memory batteries are worn out faster if
	this unit only. Do not use it with other		Open the battery cover
				the cord is disconnected with the power still
			and insert your finger in
	equipment.
				on.
			the hole on the bottom
	• The function selector switch does not separate			Removing the batteries
			of the unit and push out.
	entire unit from mains even if in “TAPE/	”		Press the negative end of the number 4 battery
	position.			and remove the batteries. (Remove the power
				batteries first.)

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Controls

Main unit:

RX-D25 only

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

Remote control RX-D25 only :

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

H.E.S. XBS

TUNER

CD

/

/

/CLEAR

–/

/+

Concerning the remote control

RX-D25 only

Battery installation

Insert the batteries (not included)

R6, AA, UM-3

observing the correct polarities (e,d).

1

2

Correct method of use

RX-D25 only	Remote control
	signal sensor

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

2

Transmission About 7 meters in front window

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
3	2	1	5		4			Preset the stations (twelve FM and twelve AM) to make tuning simpler.
							1 2 4		3

2 3 1

1	Switch [		] to “TUNER”.
	(Unit comes on.)
2	Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
3	(Omit this step if using the remote control)
	If “	” is on the display, press
	[TUNE MODE] to clear it off.
4	Press [–/g] or [f/+] to
	tune to the desired station.
	The frequency changes one step
	each time a button is pressed.			“ ” lights when an FM stereo
	Automatic tuning			broadcast is being received.

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 [–/g] or [f/+] again.

Note

Automatic tuning may stop on a frequency where there is no station if there is interference. Press [–/g] and [f/+] to tune if this occurs.

5 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].

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]. (“” lights up.)

Sound will be produced in monaural, but this also reduces noise. Press the button again to cancel. (“” goes out.)

How to preset

Preparation: Tune to the desired station. (Do steps 1–4 on the left.)

1 Press [MEMORY].

2 While “” and the frequency are flashing

Press [MEMORY].

Preset channel

3 While “” and the preset channel are flashing

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

(Remote control: [4] or [3])

4 Press [MEMORY].

(This completes presetting.)

Repeat the above to preset other stations.

Note

If “ ” goes off during presetting, return to step 1.

To listen to preset channels

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

2 (Omit this step if using the remote control)

Press [TUNE MODE] to display “”.

3 Press [–/g] or [f/+] to select

the desired channel (1–12).

(Remote control: [4] or [3])

Preset channel

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 [– /g] or [f/+] described below with [4] or [3].

2. Press and hold [–/g] or [f/+] until “PS” appears on the display.

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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