Panasonic RX-E300 User Manual
Panasonic
Portable Stereo Component System
RX-E300
Operating Instructions
Note:
The ‘‘E8’’ indication shown on the packing case indicates United
Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
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Dear customer
Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these operating
instructions carefuily.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR WiOISTURE.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DANGER-lnvisible laser
radiation when open
and interiock defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EX
POSURE TO BEAM.
flnsjde of product)
Before use
Caution for AC mains lead ........................................................ 3
Precautions ............................................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories
Power Sources
Connecting the Speaker System .............................................. 6
Concerning the Remote Control
Location of Controls................................................................... 8
Setting the Clock ....................................................................... 9
Programming Broadcast Stations
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Operation
Common Operations ....................................................11
Turning the unit ON/OFF .........................................................11
Adjusting the volume ...............................................................11
Displaying the present time or the tape counter
Easy Listening
Listening to Radio Broadcasts ....................................13
Preset tuning
Listening to broadcast stations which have not been
programmed (Manual tuning)................................................14
For better reception
Listening to CD
Selecting and listening to your favorite tracks
(Program play) .....................................................................16
To repeat tracks (Repeat) ........................................................17
Playing selections in random order (Random play)
Starting CD play from a desired track (Direct play)
To skip tracks........................................................................ 18
To search forward or backward ...............................................18
Listening to Tapes ...................................................... 19
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Recording
Recording CD ............................................................. 20
Easy CD recording
Recording using an alternative method to
easy CD recording ...............................................................21
Recording Radio Broadcasts ......
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Tone quality
Selecting the Equalizer Effect
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Timer
Using the Wake-up Timer
To use the sleep timer in conjunction with
the wake-up timer
Using the Recording Timer
To use the sleep timer in conjunction with the
recording timer .....................................................................27
Using the Sleep Timer Function ..................................28
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General information
Using Microphone/Headphones...............................................29
Concerning CO.........................................................................30
Concerning Cassette Tapes.....................................................30
Maintenance
Quick Reference of Remote Control Operations
Troubleshooting Guide........................................■
Technical Specifications
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Back cover
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Caution for AC mains lead
(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text care
fully.
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 ASIA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASIA mark or the BSI mark ^ on
the body of 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.
CAUTIOM!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUIT
ABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR
HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE
MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS
POSED OF SAFELY.
THERE !S A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI
CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN
SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con
nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires
be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin
plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol ^.
Before use
Remove the connector cover as follows.
How to replace the fuse
1. Remove the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured mark
ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
Precautions
elf 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 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 cord should be
avoided.
«Do not unplug the AC mains lead 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 mains lead from the household
mains outlet. ' -
• Be careful that curtains and similar materials do not obstruct the
ventilation holes.
Please check and identify the supplied acces
sories.
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In these operating instructions, “unit off” is defined as the
following mode.
“Standby” when AC pow^ is used,
“Battery power off” when batteries'are used.
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE THE FOLLOWING CONNEC
TION.
Power Sources
This system сап be operated either on the househoid AC power or
the dry cell battery power.
To operate on AC power
Connect the included AC mains lead to the AC IN— socket of this
unit and your household mains outlet.
AC mains lead and household mains outlet are different according to
the area.
To operate on dry cell battery power
Battery life
When the batteries are weak:
»The display of the front panel will start to flash.
»The unit will automatically turn itself off, then “U01” will be ap
peared on the display.
In those cases, replace ail batteries with new ones.
Memory back-up batteries
In the event of a power failure, or if the AC mains lead is discon
nected from the household mains outlet (during AC operation), or
should the battedes fail, the memory back-up batteries wili preserve
the preset memory and the timer functions of this unit.
Please read “Use of batteries" on page 7.
Battery installation
Insert four “R6/LR6” size (UM-3, not included) batteries into the
battery compartment, making sure that the batteries are installed in
the designated numerical order that the proper polarities are main
tained.
When using the memory back-up batteries (see right), insert them
first.
Please read “Use of batteries" on page 7.
Battery installation
Unplug the AC mains lead from the household mains outlet and the
AC IN— socket of the unit.
Open the compartment for the batteries and insert eight “R20/LR20”
size (UM-1, not included) batteries into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the batteries are installed in the designated numeri
cal order and that the proper polarities are maintained.
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Rear panel
A.
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“R20/LR20" size
(UM-1)
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Inner row
• Batteries installed with incorrect poiarities 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.
Outer row
Battery removal
Press the © side of the battery No. 2.
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 mains lead plugged in the household mains outlet
at all times.
•When disconnecting the AC mains lead, turn the unit off first using
the POWER button.
•The life of the memory back-up batteries is reduced if the AC mains
lead is disconnected from a household mains outlet with the power
still supplied.
•While exchanging the memory back-up batteries, be sure to con
nect the AC mains lead both to the unit and to the household mains
outlet.
Battery removal
Pull out the © side of battery No. 6.
Connecting the Speaker System
This unit can be used as a one*piece portable stereo 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 cables from the speaker terminals.
Be sure to press POWER 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.
2. Connect the colored speaker cable to the same
colored speaker terminals.
Detaching the speakers
1. Unlock the speaker release levers by pulling
them in the direction shown above, and slide up
each speaker.
2. Connect the speaker cables to the speaker ter
minals.
Speaker release lever
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 speakers. The magnet in the speakers
may damage them.
Concerning the Remote Control
Battery installation
Insert two “R03” size {UM-4, not included) batteries as shown below.
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 dis
pose 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 cooi, dark place.
• If a battery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them prop
erly.
•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.
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Remote control unifs operation range
Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR)
•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 invertor fluorescent tight.
•Takecare by keeping the remote control signal sensor and the trans
mission 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 life
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.
Location of Controls
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Deck controls
No.
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Speakers
Name
Ref. page
@ Sleep timer button (SLEEP)
Power “STDBY (!) (AC)/ON” switch
[POWER, STDBY 6 (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.
0 Preset equalizer button (PRESET EQ)
0 Display panel
Volume control buttons (VOLUME)
© Standby indicator (STANDBY (!)) U
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indica
tor lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is
turned on.
@ Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR) 7
Mixing microphone jack (MIX MIC) 29
® Headphones jack (PHONES)
© Timer set button (TIMER)
Time adjust/memory button
(ADJUST, MEMORY)
@ Time check button (TIME CHECK)
Time set buttons
([KW/« j >C>/l>t>D 1 “ TUNING/TIME SET +)
25, 27
28
23
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11
29
No.
Stop button (□ STOP)
@ Play/direction button (<l [> PLAY/DIR) 12,19
0 Tape lid
@) Rewind button (REW)
Tape lid open button (^ EJECT)
Dolby noise reduction button
(DOLBY NR)
Counter reset button
(COUNTER RESET)
Fast forward button (FF)
Recording standby button (REC PAUSE) 21, 22
Name
Ref page
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
CD controls
No.
CD iid
Easy CD recording button
(EASY CD REC)
CD lid open button (^ CD EJECT)
Play/pause button ( >0D PLAY/PAUSE) 12,15
@ Stop/clear button (D STOP/CLEAR)
Name
Ref page
15
20
15
15
Tuner controls
No.
Band seiect button (BAND)
@ Preset tuning button (PRESET TUNING) 12,13
@ Tuning buttons
(CKK/« J !»/[>l>Q j “ TUNING/TIME SET +)
Name
8
Skip/search buttons
(D<l</<1<,[>C>/C>t>0 , “ TUNING/TIME SET +) IS
Ref. page
10,12
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Setting the Clock
The clock has a 24-hour display.
Example: Setting the clock to 16:20;
Press POWER.
TIME CHECK
ADJUST
Press TIME CHECK to display
the present time.
Timer time------------------------------------1
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Orinir
'Original display «-Present time«--------'
(The display changes each time the but
ton is pressed.)
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Press ADJUST.
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Tiwe SET
ADJUST
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4
TiiyiE SET
ADJUST
For your reference:
You can set the clock even in the unit off mode (only when using AC
power).
Press
CKM/<i<
display the hour (16).
Press ADJUST.
Press
[KK!/<i<
display the minute (20).
Press ADJUST.
(The clock now starts operating, and the
display returns to Its original status.)
or
[»/tXXl
or
ix>/t>i>a
to
to
Programming Broadcast Stàtìons
Once broadcast stations have been programmed, they can easily be
tuned in at the touch of a button on the unit or on the remote control.
ForU.K.:
Up to ten LW, WIW and FM stations each can be programmed in the
preset channeis.
For Australia and New Zealand:
Up to ten FM and AM stations each can be programmed in the
preset channels.
1 2*4 3*5
Example: Programming FM 88.10 MHz In preset channel 2;
ForU.K.:
Press BAND to display “FM” .
LW^MW^FM----------------------------------1
c
(The display changes each time the but
ton is pressed.)
For Australia, New Zealand:
Press BAND to display “FM”.
AM-»-FM
C
(The display changes each time the but
ton is pressed.)
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o<Ki/<}<i c^/i>t>fl Press D<]</<i< or »/ooa to se-
lect the station.
Tlìné SET
ADJUST
FM stations can be selected automati
cally (see right).
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( (
UU. tu
Press ADJUST.
Flashes.
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( ' ■ '
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HIITUn Q3
iKi</<Ki i>t>/t>i>a
Press [KK/« or i>i>/[>oa to
display the preset channel in
K
Tti«£ SET
which the station is to be pro
grammed.
Preset channel
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1
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ADJUST While is flashing, press
Qw ADJUST.
MEMORt:^
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to program
the other stations.
Seiecting FM stations automatically:
Keep pressing exk)/<w or e»/>W] until the frequency display starts to
change. A station with good reception is automatically selected and
the selection process then stops.
To stop the selection at any time:
Press 0«/« or »/[>{>0 again.
The selection may stop without tuning into any station if there is
interference in the vicinity. In such a case, tap d<i</<m or w>/i>t>a until
a station’s frequency is picked up.
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Programming AM (LW/MW) stations:
1. Press BAND in step 1 to display AM (LW/MW).
2. Perform steps 2 to 6.
Common Operations
Turning the unit ON/OFF
Displaying the present time or the tape counter
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To turn the unit ON:
Press POWER.
The backlight of the display comes on.
To turn the unit OFF:
Press POWER.
When using an AC power, the unit is
turned to standby mode. (STANDBY c!)
indicator lights.)
Adjusting the volume
VOLUME
The volume level can be adjusted from “— dB” (lowest) to “0 dB”
(highest).
For your reference:
The volume can be adjusted even in the unit off mode (only when
using AC power).
Press VOLUME - or VOLUME
+ to adjust the volume to the
desired level.
+: Press to turn up the volume,
Press to turn down the volume.
These operations come in handy to check the present time during
play or to check the tape counter during recording.
(Available only from the remote control)
DISPLAY
Example; When DISPLAY is pressed during CD play;
1. The play status is
indicated.
2. The present time
is indicated.
3. Tape counter display
is indicated.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time the button is pressed, the dis
play will change as follows;
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1 I*_IL
nnn
UUU-
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“
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” appears for the tape counter display when no tape has been
loaded.
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