Panasonic RX-DT770 User Manual

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Portable Stereo Component System

RX-DT770

Operating Instructions

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Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.

Before use

Precautions Supplied Accessories

Power Sources ...................................................

Memory Back-up Batteries Concerning the Remote Control

Using Headphones................................................... 5

Selecting the Dispiay Speaker System Connection

Location of Controis................................................

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Listening

Listening to Tapes.................................................. 9

Listening to CDs Programming Broadcast Stations Listening to Radio Broadcasts

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Recording

Recording from CD............................................... 17

Recording Radio Programs Recording Tape to Tape

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General information

Concerning Compact Discs...................................22

Concerning Cassette Tapes Quick Reference of Remote Control

Operations

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Troubleshooting Guide

Maintenance.......................................................... 26

Technical Specifications.................................

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Precautions

(f 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.

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 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 this unit on AC power in a bathroom, as a poten tial shock hazard may result. When not in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the house hold AC outlet

In these operating instructions, “unit off is defined as the following mode. “Standby” when AC power is used. “Battery power off when batteries are used.

Supplied Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

CH AC power cord................................................

(RJA0035-K)

D Remote control transmitter

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1 pc.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replace ment parts.

Use of batteries

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

(manganese and 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 leaks, 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 type batteries. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage the unit.

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Power Sources

Memory Back-up Batteries

To Operate on 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

Battery installation

Unplug the AC power cord from the household AC outlet and the AC socket of the unit. Insert eight R20/LR20 (UM-1) size batteries {not included) into the battery compartment, making sure that the batteries are installed in the designated numerical order and that the proper polarities are maintained. It is recommended that the memory back-up batteries are installed before you install R20/LR20 (UM-1) size batteries (see right of this page).

It Is recommended that the memory back-up batteries (not included) be installed first to prevent the memory contents from being lost when the power fails, the power cable has been disconnected or

the batteries have become flat.

Battery installation

Insert four R6/LR6 (UM-3) batteries (not included) in the order num bered in the illustration below.

Battery removal

Remove as shown in the figure below.

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Battery life

When the display of the front panel starts to flash, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Insert your finger and push out the batteries.

Battery life

• The service life of these batteries is approximately one year.

To preserve the memory contents, connect the power cable to the household AC outlet before replacing all the back-up batteries with new ones.

• When disconnecting the power cable, first turn the unit off by

pressing POWER.

The service life of the memory back-up batteries is reduced if the

power cable is disconnected from the household AC outlet with

the power still supplied.

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Control

Battery installation

Insert two R03/LR03 (UM-4) batteries (not included) in the correct

polarities as illustrated.

To remove the batteries, pull out the ® side.

Battery life

Using Hecidpkones

PHONES

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Headphones (not inciuded) Plug type: stereo mini

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The battery 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 transmitter is held close to the front panel.

Correct method of use

Lower the volume when con necting or disconnecting the headphones.

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of

time to prevent hearing damage.

Selecting thc Display

(Available only from the remote control)

• 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 to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the

remote control unit free from dust.

• Do not disassemble or remodel 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.

•SŒEP/-DEMO

Press and hold «SLEEP/DEMO.

The display starts demonstration. To resume normal display, press CD, TAPE, TUNER/BAND as desired.

Speaker System Connection

This unit can be used as a one-piece portabie stereo CD system, or a three-piece component system, by attaching or detaching the speaker system. Before attaching or detaching the speakers, be sure to disconnect

the speaker cabies from the speaker terminals. Be sure to press

POWER to turn off the unit before connecting/disconnecting the

speaker cabies.

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

1. Unlock the speaker release levers by pulling

them in the direction shown beiow, and slide each speaker up.

2. Connect the speaker cables to the speaker

terminals.

2. Connect the colored speaker cable to the same

colored speaker terminals.

3. When using the unit with the speakers attached,

wind the speaker cables as shown above.

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 set. The speaker magnet in the set may damage them.

Caution Use the speaker(s) only with the recommended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/ or the speaker, and may result In the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has oc curred or if you experience a sudden change In perfor mance.

Location of Controls

Basic/Tuner controls

No. Name

r¡POWER], STANDBY CD (ACyON]

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.

@ Standby indicator [STANDBY CD (ACyON]

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

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(TUNER/BAND)

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No. Name

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5 14 14

Location of Controls

CD controls

Cassette deck controls

No. Name

@ Disc tray open button (for playing)

(A CD EJECT) @ Playing position (CD PLAYER) ® Disc select buttons (DISC 1-3) @ Disc storage (CD STORAGE) @ Disc storage open button

(^, CD EJECT) ® Skip/Search buttons (H4h4, p>h)

@ Stop/clear button (B/CLEAR) @ Program button (MEMORY) @ CD button (CD) (22) CD Play/pause button (►/!!)

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No. Name

(§) Tape button (TAPE) @ Deck 1 cassette holder

@) Recording button ( •[RECI ) 18,20,21 @ Playback button (> PLAY)

(§) Rewind/review button {mm REW/REV)

Fast forward/cue button (►► FF/CUE)

(i) Stop/eject button (h/^ STOP/EJECT)

® Pause button (ii PAUSE)

Deck 2 cassette holder 9,21

(||) Tape Speed Edit button (TAPE EDIT)

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9,21

9 9 9 9 9

listening to Tapes

Only norma! tapes (TYPE I) can be used with this unit. This unit has a dual cassette system, which means that a tape can be played back with both Deck 1 and Deck 2. This page shows an example using deck 1.

TAPE

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To stop play:

Press TAPE.

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Press STOP/EJECT, load the tape and close the cassette lid.

Load the tape with the side on which playback is to commence facing you.

Reverse side

Top side

Press PLAY to start play.

Type of tape which can be played on this unit:

Normal position/TYPE I High position/TYPE II Metat position/TYPE IV

This unit will not be able to do full justice to characteristics of highposition tapes and metal position tapes even if they are played back.

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To rewind or fast forward the tape

In the stop mode, press REW/ REV or FF/CUE.

Do not press PLAY during rewinding or fast fonwarding, as this may jam the tape. Be sure to press STOP/EJECT before proceeding to the next operation.

To search a particular spot on a tape

\ During playback, press REW/

/CUE I pgy FF/CUE,

Tape play is resumed when the button is released.

Press STOP/EJECT.

To temporarily stop play:

Press PAUSE.

To resume play:

Press PAUSE again.

Automatic playback relay

(Deck 2 to Deck 1 )

When Deck 2 playback has finished. Deck 1 playback starts auto matically.

1 Insert the playback tapes into Deck 1 and Deck 2. 2 Press Deck 2 PLAY. 3 Press Deck 1 PAUSE, then press PLAY.

Full autostop

During playback, recording, fast fonvard or rewind when the tape

reaches its end, the automatic stop system wilt release the opera

tion buttons.

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Panasonic RX-DT770 User Manual

Dear Customer

Table of Contents

Supplied Accessories

Memory Back-up Batteries

To Operate on AC power

To operate on battery power

Battery installation

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outer row 0CD[T)(T)©

Battery life

Concerning^

Control

Battery installation

Battery life

Correct method of use

Selecting thc Display

Speaker System Connection

Attaching the speakers

Detaching the speakers

Location of Controls

Basic/Tuner controls

Location of Controls

Cassette deck controls

To stop play:

Press TAPE.

Press STOP/EJECT, load the tape and close the cassette lid.

Press PLAY to start play.

To rewind or fast forward the tape

In the stop mode, press REW/ REV or FF/CUE.

To search a particular spot on a tape

Press STOP/EJECT.

To temporarily stop play:

Press PAUSE.

To resume play:

Full autostop