Panasonic RX-DT650 User Manual

Panasonic

Portable Stereo Component System

RX-DT650

Operating Instructions

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Precautions

Before use

Precautions Supplied Accessories Power Sources Connecting the Speaker System Concerning the Remote Control. Location of Controls Common Operations

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Operations

Programming Broadcast Stations Listening to Radio Broadcasts ... Listening to CDs

Listening to Tapes

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Recording

Recording Compact Discs . Recording Radio Programs. Recording Tape to Tape ...

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If the set 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.

Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in an automobiie 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 power cord, as they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard, Also, excessive bending, pulling or splicing of the cord should be avoided. Do not unplug the AC power cord by pulling on the cord. To do so may cause premature failure or shock hazard. Do not operate the set on AC power in a bathroom, as a potential shock hazard may result. When not in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the household AC outlet.

General Information

Enjoying the Microphone Mixing ... Quick Reference of Remote Control

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Troubleshooting Guide...........................

Maintenance Concerning Compact Discs Concerning Cassette Tapes Technical Specifications

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Back Cover

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Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Power Sources

To operate AC power

Connect the included AC power cord to the AC socket of this unit and

your household AC outlet.

To operate on battery power

When using the memory back-up batteries (see the next page), insert them first. Please read “Use of batteries" on page 7.

Battery installation

Unplug the AC power cord from the household AC outlet and the AC socket of the unit.

Insert ten R20/LR20 (UM-1 or equivalent, not included) batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the batteries are installed in the designated numerical order and that the proper

polarities are maintained.

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• Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage this unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new) or types (manganese and alkaline, etc.).

• If the unit is not used for a long period of time or is used only from an AC power source, remove the batteries to prevent potential

damage from possible battery leakage.

Battery life

When to replace the batteries:

When the POWER/BATT STDBY <!) indicator goes off (or dims) during play, replace all the batteries with new ones. If you continue using the batteries, it will automatically turn itself off.

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Battery removal

Memory back-up batteries

Remove as shown in the figure below.

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Inner row

In the event of a power failure, or if the AC power cord is disconnected from the household AC power outlet (during AC operation), or should the batteries fail, the memory back-up batteries will preserve the preset memory of this unit.

Please read “Use of batteries” on page 7.

Battery installation

Insert four R6/LR6 (UM-3 or equivalent, not included) batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the batteries are installed

in the designated numerical order that the proper polarities are

maintained.

Battery removal

Press the © side of the battery No. 4.

Battery life

The life of the memory back-up batteries is about one year.

• The life of the memory back-up batteries can be prolonged by

keeping the AC power cord plugged in the household power outlet

at all times.

• When disconnecting the AC power cord, switch off the power first using the power button.

• The life of the memory back-up batteries is reduced if the AC power cord is disconnected from a household AC outlet with the power still supplied.

• While exchanging the memory back-up batteries, be sure to connect the AC power cord both to the unit and to the household AC outlet.

Connecting the Weaker System

Speaker system connection

This unit can be used as a one-piece portable stereo radio cassette recorder, or a three-piece component system, by attaching or de taching the speaker system. Before attaching or detaching the speakers, be sure to disconnect the speaker cables from the speaker terminals. Be sure to press STDBY (!) (AC)/ON to turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables.

Attaching the speakers

1. Align the speaker with the main unit as shown in the figure, interlock the grooves and press down.

Detaching the speakers

Speaker release levers

Unlock the speaker release levers by pulling them in the direction shown above, and slide each speaker up.

2. Connect the speaker cables (black) to the 0

(negative) speaker terminal, and the other speaker cable (red) to the © (positive) speaker terminal.

3. When using the unit with the speakers attached,

wind the speaker cables as shown.

Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, keep magnetized commuter passes, tickets or personal credit cards, recorded tapes, watches, etc. away from the speaker. The speaker magnet in the unit may damage them.

Concerning the Remote CoMnot:

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Battery installation

Insert the batteries in the correct polarities (©, ©).

Remote control unites operation range

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Face about 7 meters in front of the sensor.

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Use of batteries

Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types (manganese with alkaline, etc.). Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and dispose of them properly. Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-circuited. If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dark place. If a battery teaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them properly. Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting new batteries.

If the electrolyte comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush with

water immediately.

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Do not use rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) type batteries. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

How to use the remote control unit properly

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

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

• Take care by keeping the remote control signal sensor and the transmission window free from dust.

To prevent malfunctioning of the remote control unit:

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of it.

• Do not leave it where it will be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not spill beverages or other liquids over it.

Battery Ufe

The batteries life is about one year. Although the battery life varies depending on how often the device is used, the batteries should be replaced about once every year on the average. The batteries should be replaced if commands from the remote control transmitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter

is held close to the front panel.

Location of Controh

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Basic controls

No. Name Ref. page

® Speakers (Tweeter)

Bass reflex ports ® Speakers (Woofer) ® Power “STDBY c!) (AC)/ON” switch

[STDBY (!) (AC)/ON] 11

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice

versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small

amount of power.

® Power/battery, standby indicator

(POWER/BATT, STDBY CD)

The indicator lights green when the unit is turned on. When

the AC power supply is used, it functions as an AC connection

indicator. (The indicator colour changes to red when the unit is turned off.) When the unit is operated on batteries, it

functions as a battery check indicator. (See page 4.)

® Headphones jack (PHONES)

(7) Display panel

® Remote control signal sensor

(REMOTE SENSOR) Volume control buttons (- VOLUME +)

No. Name

® Extra bass system control button

(XBS MULTI-POSITION) 11

(0) Balance control (BALANCE) 11

® Graphic equalizer controls

(GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)

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Tuner controls

No. Name

® Tuner button (TUNER/BAND) 12 ® FM mode/ beat proof button

(FM MODE/ B.P)

® Tuning memory button

(TUNING MEMORY)

® Tuning buttons (- TUNING +) 12 ® Preset tuning button

(v PRESET TUNING a)

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CD controls

No. Ncme Ref. page

® CD lid

® CD button (CD)

® CD lid open button (±)

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@ Easy CD recording button

(EASY CD REC)

® Memory button (MEMORY) 15

® Repeat button (REPEAT)

® Skip/search buttons

(I◄◄SKIP/SEARCH►►I)

Cassette deck controls

No. Name

@ Tape button (TAPE)

@ Deck 1 cassette holder (DECK 1) ® Record button (• REC) ® Playback button (^ PLAY) 18 @ Rewind/review button (◄◄ REW/REV) ® Fast forward/cue button (►► FF/CUE) 18

® Stop/eject button (B/± STOP/EJECT)

@ Pause button ® Deck 2 cassette holder (DECK 2) ® Edit recording selector (EDITING)

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PAUSE)

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Panasonic RX-DT650 User Manual

RQT2839-B

Table of Contents

Precautions

Power Sources

To operate AC power

To operate on battery power

Memory back-up batteries

Outer row

Inner row

Connecting the Weaker System

Speaker system connection

Concerning the Remote CoMnot:

Battery installation

Location of Controh

Basic controls