Panasonic RX-VT80 User Manual

RQT7801-G

GC GU GS

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

The illustrations show the silver model.

Table of contents

Supplied accessories ..........................................2

Precautions...........................................................2

Attaching or detaching the speakers .................3

Use of batteries ....................................................3

The remote control...............................................3

Connection ...........................................................4

Control guide........................................................5

CDs........................................................................6

CD selection................................................................6

Basic play....................................................................6

Television OSD indicators (On Screen Display) .........7

CD display...................................................................7

Resume play ...............................................................7

Zoom function .............................................................7

CD Play Modes ...........................................................8

Program play...............................................................8

A-B repeat ...................................................................8

To find a particular scene using a

video index number...................................................9

To find a particular scene using

the time (TIME ACCESS)..........................................9

Multi screen functions .................................................9

Using menus to play MP3 discs ................................10

The radio.............................................................11

To improve reception ................................................11

Tapes...................................................................11

Recording ...........................................................12

Recording tips ...........................................................12

Recording through the built-in microphone (MIC) .....12

Equalizer .............................................................13

Using an external unit........................................13

Maintenance .......................................................13

Using headphones .............................................13

Specifications.....................................................13

Troubleshooting guide .......................Back cover

Operating Instructions

Portable Stereo
Component System

Model No. RX-VT80

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CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS
WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE

OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

Change the voltage setting to suit the AC voltage in your
area. See page 4.

Note that the unit will be seriously damaged or fail to operate
correctly if this setting is not made correctly.

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

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.

Dear customer

Precautions

Inside of productBack of product

• 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 supply
cord, as they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard.
Also, excessive bending, pulling or splicing of the lead should be
avoided.

• Do not unplug the AC power supply cord by pulling on the lead. To
do so may cause premature failure or shock hazard.

• Do not operate this unit in a bathroom, as a potential shock hazard
may result.

• When not in use, disconnect the AC power supply cord from the
household AC outlet.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC power supply cord
For Saudi, Kuwait

For others

Remote control transmitter

.................................................. 1 pc.

........................................................ 1 pc.

.....................................................

...........................................................................

1 pc.

(N2QAGB000033)

Video connection cable

Batteries 2 pcs.

Supplied accessories

RELEASE RELEASE

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Attaching or detaching the speakers

Use of batteries

The remote control (included)

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

Attaching the speakers

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

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the
picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up
combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If
it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.

Use only the supplied speakers.

The main unit and speakers supplied provide the best possible sound
quality. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality
will be negatively affected.

Detaching the speakers

Before attaching or detaching the speakers,

Be sure to set [SELECTOR] to

TAPE/ .

•

The function selector switch does
not separate entire unit from mains

even if in “TAPE/ ”
position.

Be sure to disconnect the speaker
cords.

OPR OFF

OPR OFF

Batteries (included)

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types at the same time.

• heat or expose to flame.

• take apart or short-circuit.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

• keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.

Remove batteries if you do not plan to use the unit or the remote
control for long period of time. Store them in a cool, dark place.

SELECTOR

CD

RADIO

TAPE/

Caution

• Use the speakers only with the recommended system.
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or
the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire.
Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred
or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7
meters directly in front of the unit.

• Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.

• Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

• Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even
when held close to the front panel.

Do not:

• put heavy objects on the remote control.

• take the remote control apart.

• spill liquids onto the remote control.

About 7 meters in front of the
signal sensor

Transmission
window

Remote control
signal sensor

30

˚

30

˚

AA/R6/LR6

Insert the plug into the DC IN
Jack.
Plug the other end into the
cigarette lighter socket in
your car.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the
voltage selector on the rear panel to the
appropriate position for the area in which
this system is to be
used.

To household
AC outlet

3 Set the voltage

1 Speaker cords

110-127V

220­240V

220-240V

220­240V

110­127V

110­127V

R20/LR20, UM-1

a

a

SPEAKERS (IMP 4

Ω)

R

L

2

1

3

Red (+)

Red (+)

Black (–)

Black (–)

Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
Replace the batteries when
OPERATION/BATT goes dim during play.

Insert batteries in numbered order.

Disconnect the AC power
supply cord.

Removal

Insert your finger into the slot ( ) at the
bottom of the unit and push out the
batteries.

When using batteries

(not included)

When connecting the
car battery cord

(not included)

1

2

DC IN

(12-13.2V)

To TV

2 Video connection cable

(included)

Connect the video connection cable
from the VIDEO OUT terminal of the
rear panel of this unit to the VIDEO
IN terminal of the TV.
Set the VIDEO SWITCH to match
the television set to be connected.
PAL : When connecting to a PAL
system TV.
NTSC : When connecting to a NTSC
system TV.
For details, refer to the TV operating
instructions.

VIDEO
OUT

NTSCPAL

VIDEO

SWITCH

OPERATION/BATT

2 1

3 5 4

6

8

7

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly
inserted, depending on the type of inlet
used, the front part of the connector may
jut out as shown in the drawing.
There is however no problem using the
unit.

The included AC power supply cord is for
use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.

Approx.
6 mm

Connector

Appliance
inlet

4 AC power supply cord

(included)

Note

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Connection

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections
have been made.

Preparation

• Be sure to set [SELECTOR] to TAPE/ .

OPR OFF

OPERATION / BATT

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Control guide

The shaded buttons, such as ,function in exactly the same
way as the buttons on the main unit.

Time access button (TIME ACCESS)
CD display button (DISPLAY)
Numbered buttons ( 10, 1–9, 0)
Cursor buttons (

, , ,

)
CD search buttons ( ), ( )
Video index buttons ( V-INDEX )

Resume play button (RESUME)
Shift button (SHIFT)
Album skip ( ALBUM )

Program button (PROGRAM)
A-B repeat button (A-B REP)
Play mode select button (PLAY MODE)
Zoom button (ZOOM)
Multi screen button (MULTI SCREEN)
On-screen display button (OSD)

ENTERENTER

MULMULTI SCREENTI SCREEN

RESUMERESUME

A-B REPA-B REP

PROGRAM

DISPLADISPLAY

OSD

V-INDEX

PREVPREV

NEXTNEXT

ZOOMZOOM

SHIFTSHIFT

ALBUM

PBC /PBC /

CLEAR CLEAR

SELECTSELECT

PLAY MODE

TIME ACCESS

Main unit

Remote control

CD lid
CD lid open/close button ( CD OPEN/CLOSE)

Display
CD play, select button ( SELECT, PLAY)

Stop/program clear, PBC on/off button
( PBC/CLEAR, STOP)
CD pause button ( PAUSE)
Return button ( )

Enter button (ENTER)
Tuning control (TUNING)
Function selector (SELECTOR)
Volume control (VOLUME)
Headphones jack (PHONES)
DECK 2 cassette holder (DECK 2)
Pause button ( PAUSE)
Stop/eject button ( STOP/EJECT)
Fast forward/cue button ( FF/CUE)
Rewind/review button ( REW/REV)
Playback button ( PLAY)
Recording button ( REC)

DECK 1 cassette holder (DECK 1)
XBS adjustor (XBS)
Built-in microphone (MIC)
Preset equalizer buttons
Editing speed/FM mode/beat proof selector
(EDIT/FM MODE/BP)
Band selector (BAND)
Fine tuning control (FINE TUNING)
CD skip, previous, next buttons ( PREV), ( NEXT)

Album skip, menu selection buttons
( ALBUM , – MENU + )

Operation /battery indicator (OPERATION/BATT)