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Panasonic
Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
RX-FT530
Operating Instructions
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
RQT2487-L
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
operating instructions carefully.
Table of Contents
Precautions
Supplied Accessory ...............................
Power Sources
Location of Controls
Listening to Tapes.................................. 5
Listening to Radio Broadcasts
Making a Recording
Care &Use ............................................10
Technical Specifications
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
«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 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 lead.
To do so may cause premature failure or shock hazard.
•Do not operate the set on AC mains in a bathroom, as a
potential shock hazard may result.
•When not in use, disconnect the AC power cord from the
AC power outlet.
•The function selector switch does not separate entire unit
from mains even if In 'TAPE/ SUB ’’ position.
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AC power cord................................................................1 pc.
To operate AC power
Connect the AC power cord (included).
To operate on battery power
Unplug the AC power cord from the household AC outlet
and the AC socket of the unit.
Insert six UM-1 (R20/LR20 or equivalent, not included)
batteries into the battery compartment in the designated
numerical order.
«Do not mix batteries (old and new) or types (carbon and
alkaline, etc.).
•Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and
damage this unit.
•If the set is not used for a long period of time or Is used
oniy from an AC power source, remove the batteries to
prevent potential damage from possible battery leakage.
•If you cannot open the cassette compartment cover when
running this unit on batteries, replace the batteries with
new ones, or use AC power source, and then perform the
operation once again.
Battery life:
When the batteries get weak, the sound will become dis
torted and the voiume will decrease.
Battery removal:
Insert your finger, and then
push out the batteries.
(On the bottom of
the unit)
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0 Headphones jack (PHONES)
0 CD/llne input jacks ([go]/LINE IN)
0 BuilMn microphone (MiC)
0 Volume control (VOLUME)
0 Tone control (TONE)
0 Deck 1 (For playback)
Pause button (II PAUSE)
Stop/eject button ( Q STOP/EJECT)
Fast forward/cue button (-^-^/CUE)
Rewind/revtew button (^/REV)
Playback button (< PLAY)
0 Function selector (SELECTOR)
(TAPE/^, RADIO, iCDl/LlNEI
0 FM stereo indicator (FM ST)
0 Editing mode selector^eat proof switch
(EDITING/8.P)
Connections
@ Deck 2 (For recording and playback)
Pause button (II PAUSE)
Stop/eject button ( Q STOP/EJECT)
Fast forward/cue button (<^/CUE)
Rewind/review button (^P^/REV)
Playback button (< PLAY)
Record button (•ISSEBSB)
0 Band selector (BAND)
0 Tuning control (TUNING)
@ Deck 1 cassette compartment
0 Deck 2 cassette compartment
0 Speakers (Woofer)
@ Speakers (Tweeter)
0 Handle
0 Telescopic antenna
® Battery compartment
@ AC socket (AC IN-^)
How to connect portable CD player
When listening or recording CD, set SELECTOR to
ICDl /LINE.
How to use headphones (not included)
Reduce the volume level. Connect the headphones to the
headphones jack.
•Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.
•Speakers are automatically cut off when the headphones
are connected.
L (White)
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You can use normal tapes only.
You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback by
following the same steps. {This page shows an example
using deck 2.)
Single tape playback Ш
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0$I0R/EJECT
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Set SELECTOR to TAPE/SSg.
Press STOP^JECT, and then in
sert the tape.
Insert the cassette with the exposed
tape facing up.
Playback side
Press PLAY to start playback.
□
VOLUME TONE
To stop the playback:
Press STOP/EJECT.
To briefly interrupt the playback:
Press PAUSE.
To resume playback, press PAUSE again.
Full auto stop:
When the tape reaches the end, the tape will automatically
stop.
Adjust VOLUME and TONE.
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To fast forward or rewind the tape
Press ◄◄/CUE or »/REV while the tape is stopped.
The tape will start moving at high speed.
To stop the fast forward or rewind operation, press STOP/
EJECT.
To cue or review the tape US
During playback, press and hold ◄◄/CUE or »/REV.
The recorded sound on the tape can be monitored at high
speed.
When the button is released, normal playback will resume.
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Automatic playback relay
(deck 1 to deck 2) M
When deck 1 playback has finished, deck 2 playback starts
automatically.
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Insert the playback tapes into
^ deck 1 and deck 2.
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Playback side
Press PLAY of deck 1.
2
□
^ Press PAUSE of deck 2, then
Press PAUS
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I I I I press PLAY.
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1 SELECTOR to RADIO.
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Set BAND to the desired radio
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►if FM stereo reception is poor, set BAND to FM. This
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band.
FM STEREO: To receive FM stereo
broadcasts
(If you have tuned into
an FM stereo broad
cast, the FM ST indica
tor will light.)
AM: To receive AM broad
casts
will reduce the noise and provide clear reception;
however, the broadcast will not be heard in stereo.
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/y TUNING
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Use TUNING to tune Into a de
sired broadcast.
Adjust VOLUME and TONE.
To turn off the radio:
The radio can be turned off by setting SELECTOR to TAPE/
Adjust the antennas US
FM:
Pull out the telescopic antenna and adjust its length and
angle for optimum reception.
AM:
Turn the unit in the direction which gives the best results.
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AM
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You can use normal tapes only.
The recording level is automatically adjusted.
Recording from radio broadcasts El
Press STOP/EJECT of deck 2 to
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Insert the tape.
Recording side
Tune Into the desired broadcast.
(Follow the procedure 1-4 of
‘‘Listening to Radio Broad
casts”.)
Press RECORD
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^ □
When recording AM broadcasts:
B.P selector can reduce unwanted beat signals (whistle)
which sometimes occur.
Set B.P to the position which gives best results.
To stop the recording:
Press STOP/EJECT.
To briefly Interrupt recording:
Press PAUSE.
To resume recording, press PAUSE again.
Recording through the built-in
microphone El
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Set SELECTOR to TAPE/SSa.
Set EDITING to MIC.
^ (isfTopyEiECT Insert the tape into deck 2, and
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Pause button:
Before beginning a recording, first press and lock PAUSE.
Then press . (The tape will not move.)
When ready to record, press PAUSE to release it. This wilt
start tape movement for immediate recording. Do not use
PAUSE to stop the tape for a long period of time.
RECORD
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Monitoring:
The monitor system enables you to listen, through the
speakers or headphones, to the sound as it is being re
corded.
When recording from the built-in microphone the sound
being recorded cannot be monitored.
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Recording from deck 1 to deck 2 Q
When PAUSE and ig«Mw;iB of deck 2 are pressed, tape
recording starts by pressing the deck 1 playback button.
(Synchro-start function)
Set SELECTOR to TAPE/SS.
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Insert the playback tape into
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Into deck 2.
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II PAUSE •liiamniB Press PAUSE of deck 2, then
T1 Set EDITING to the desired posi
tion.
“NORMAL": Normal speed
“HIGH”: High speed
RECORD
^
<J»LAY
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To stop recording:
Press STOP/EJECT (deck 1 and deck 2).
■Do not change the tape speed during recording. The play
back sound may flutter.
•Be sure to set SELECTOR to TAPE/ SID during record
ing. Do not change it to any other position.
•If the unit is brought near a TV set during recording, noise
may be recorded due to the effects of the signals from the
TV set. Maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters between
the unit and a TV set.
Erasure of tape
Press PLAY of deck 1.
Recording is started by means of the
Synchro-start function.
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Recording from external equipment
When recording, previously recorded signals on the tape
will be erased automatically.
(Make no connections to the }CDI /LINE iN jacks.)
1. Set SELECTOR to ICDI /LINE.
2. Press!
RECORD
J Connect the output of the external equip-
^ ment toICDi /LINE IN jacks. (Refer to page 4.)
2 Set SELECTOR to [CQ/LINE, and insert the
^ recording tape into deck 2.
Press PAUSE of deck 2, then press
RECORD
^ Start playing the external equipment (ex.
^ portable CD player).
Release PAUSE.
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Concerning cassette tapes
Selection of cassette tapes
You can use normal tapes only.
Cassette tapes exceeding 90 minutes:
These tapes are handy for their long playback and record
ing time but be careful about repeatedly stopping and start
ing, rewinding and fast forwarding these tapes in short
intervals as they are thin, tend to stretch and may become
entangled in the deck mechanism,
If the tape loosens^ take up the slack
Tape slack may cause the tape to break.
To prevent erasure of recorded sounds
Remove the erase-prevention tabs with a screwdriver or a
similar object.
To re-record on a protected cassette, cover the slot with
adhesive tape.
Tape head care
To assure sound quality for recording and playback, be sure
to clean the tape heads after approximateiy every 10 hours
of use.
Open the cassette compartment cover by
1
pressing STOP/EJECT.
(Deck 1)
2
Press PLAY.
(Deck 2)
While pushing erase prevention lever down
ward as shown, press r
RECORD
Clean the head(s), pinch roller and the cap
stan with a cotton swab (or a soft, lint-free
cloth) slightly moistened with isopropyl alco
hol.
Do not use any solution other than alcohol for head
cleaning.
Adhesive tape
Improper tape storage;
You can damage tapes if you store them in the following
places;
•In high temperature [35*C (95“F) or higher] or high humid
ity (80% or higher) areas
•In a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top of a TV,
etc.)
This can erase a recording.
•Areas exposed to direct sunlight
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It is recommended that the head assembly be demagne
tized if distortion or poor sound quality persists after clean
ing the heads.
Demagnetize them using a demagnetizer available from an
audio store.
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Technical Specifications
Radio
Frequency range:
Tape recorder
Track system;
Recording system:
Monitor system:
Frequency range:
General
Power requirement:
Power output;
Speakers;
Jacks:
Input;
Output;
Dimensions (WxHxD):
Weight:
FM; 88-108 MHz
AM; 525-1705 kHz
4 track, 2 channel, stereo
AC bias, magnet erase
Variable sound monitor
70-12000 Hz (Normal)
AC; 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
16W
Battery; 9V
(six UM-1, R20/LR20
. size batteries)
20W(10Wx2)...PMPO
8W(4Wx2)...RMS(max.)
2 Woofers; 10 cm
2 Tweeters: 1.5 cm
CD/LINEIN; 398 mV/47 kO
HEADPHONES; 320
566x146x160 mm
2.8 kg without batteries
Note:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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