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Operating Instructions
Portable Stereo CD System
Model No. RX-ES29

Table of Contents
Supplied Accessories ........................................... 2
Precautions .......................................................... 2
CD Selection ........................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 3
Location of Controls ............................................. 4
Use of Batteries.................................................... 6
Power Sources ..................................................... 6
Memory Batteries ................................................. 6
The Radio............................................................. 7
CDs and MP3 ....................................................... 8
Cassette Tape Play............................................. 10
Cassette Tape Recording ................................... 10
Setting the Clock ................................................ 12
The Play and Record Timer ............................... 12
The Sleep Timer................................................. 13
Sound Quality..................................................... 14
3-D Sound with the Sound Virtualizer ................ 14
Maintenance....................................................... 15
Troubleshooting .................................................. 16
Specifications ..................................................... 16
Warranty ............................................................. 17

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please

read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for
future reference.

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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. WARNING:
For optimum performance and safety, please read these TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
instructions carefully. SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
The model number and serial number of this product can be EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
future reference. VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
MODEL NUMBER RX-ES29 APPARATUS.
SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER
Inside of product

Supplied Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
CAUTION
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January
2005. These may be subject to change.)

Remote control transmitter

(N2QAHB000048).............1 pc.

AC power supply cord

(polarized) .........................1 pc.
(K2CB2CB00006)
Note:
≥ The included AC power supply cord
is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Precautions
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
CD Selection
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT Choose CDs with this mark: (A).
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) A
format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have
been finalized (a process that enables
CAUTION! CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN recording.
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN Do not
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ≥ use CDs with irregular shapes.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR ≥ use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.
PERSONNEL. ≥ attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.
≥ write anything on the CD.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and ≥ clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler ≥ use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
shall remain readily operable.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the 3. Replacement parts — When parts need replacing ensure
unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
operating instructions handy for future reference. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
1) Read these instructions.
4. Safety check — After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
2) Keep these instructions.
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper
3) Heed all warnings. working condition.
4) Follow all instructions. Product information
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. For product information or assistance with product operation:
6) Clean only with dry cloth. Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at
905-624-5505, or vist the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance authorized Servicentre closest to you.
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
Listening Caution
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with EST. 1924

one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
replacement of the obsolete outlet. your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe
where they exit from the apparatus. level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear
without annoying blaring or distortion--and, most importantly,
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
without affecting your sensitive hearing.
manufacturer.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
excessive noise.
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”
When a cart is used, use caution when adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal”
moving the cart/apparatus combination to can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
avoid injury from tip-over. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE your hearing adapts.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
To establish a safe level:
unused for long periods of time.
≥ Start your volume control at a low setting.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing ≥ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any and clearly, and without distortion.
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
≥ Set the dial and leave it there.
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped. Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for
Product Service a lifetime.

1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been
damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other
servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

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7 CD recording mode button (CD REC MODE)....... (l 11)

Location of Controls 8 Play timer/record timer button ( PLAY/REC) .... (l 13)
9 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) ............... (l 12, 13)
Main Unit : CD program/clear, tuner preset button
1 Deck ( MEMORY CLEAR) ........................................... (l 7, 9)
2 Deck eject button (< DECK) ................................. (l 10) ; Speaker
• Press [< DECK] to open the deck. Note:
(The unit comes on.) • These speakers do not have magnetic shielding.
Then, load a cassette and close the deck by hand. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers
3 Record/record pause button (¥/;) ................ (l 10, 11) or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.
4 Cassette play button (1TAPE) .............................. (l 10) < Standby/on switch (POWER
POWER )
• Press [1TAPE] to start play. Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
5 Band button (TUNER BAND) ................................... (l 7) versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
• Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. amount of power.
6 CD play/pause button (CD 1/;)......................... (l 8, 9) = Sound equalizer button (SOUND EQ)................... (l 14)
• Press [CD 1/;] to start play. > Tuning/CD search, Rewind/fast-forward, Album skip
Plays to the end of the CD and stops. buttons (REW/–/6, 5/+/FF)..................... (l 7, 8, 10)
• Press [CD 1/;] to pause halfway during play.
Press again to resume play.

Remote Control
1 Transmission window When the unit is supplied with AC Power, the button such as 4
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range function in the same way as the controls on the main unit. To
of 7 meters directly in front of the unit. save power, the unit cannot be turned on from the remote
2 Sleep timer button (SLEEP)................................... (l 13) control when batteries are used.
3 Numeric buttons............................................... (l 7, 8, 9)
4 CD/MP3 play mode/FM mode button
(PLAY MODE).............................................. (l 7, 8, 9, 11)
5 Auto scan button (AUTO SCAN).............................. (l 7)
6 Display select button (DISPLAY)..................... (l 10, 12)
• Press [DISPLAY] to display the clock on the Display
panel B.
7 Preset channel select/album skip buttons 2
(C/: ALBUM, ALBUM9/D) ....................... (l 7, 8)
8 Tuning/CD skip, search/MP3 track skip/clock/timer < 8
adjust buttons (–/:, 9/+)................... (l 7, 8, 9, 12) 9
9 MP3 intro play button (INTRO) ................................ (l 9) :
: Tape counter reset button (C.RESET) .................. (l 10)
• Press [C.RESET] to reset the tape counter.
4
The counter resets to “000”.
5
; Tape rewind/fast-forward buttons 3
(6/REW, 5/FF ) ................................................ (l 10) 6
< Sound virtualizer button (S.VIRTUALIZER).......... (l 14)
6
R6, AA, UM-3
5 4 (not included)
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? Tape/CD mode select/stop button C CD tray open/close button (< CD) ................... (l 8, 11)
(∫ TAPE/CD) ............................................. (l 8, 9, 10, 11) • Press [< CD] to open the tray.
• Press [∫ TAPE/CD] to stop play. (The unit comes on.)
@ Time adjust, Preset channel select/CD track select dial Load a CD and press [< CD] to close the tray.
(TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP )...................... D CD tray
............................................................... (l 7, 8, 9, 11, 12) E Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR)
A Volume control buttons (+, – VOLUME)........ (l 7, 8, 10)
• Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust to the desired volume
for CD, Tuner or Cassette.
B Display panel

e.g. CD

7m
Use
≥ Keep the transmission window and the
unit’s sensor free from dust. 30° 30°
≥ Operation can be affected by strong light
sources, such as direct sunlight, and the
glass doors of cabinets.

Batteries
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote
control.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a
PHONES
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
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. To Use Headphones (not included)
≥ take the remote control apart. Reduce volume before connection.
≥ spill liquids onto the remote control. Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo

Note:
≥ Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.

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Use of Batteries Memory Batteries

≥ If this unit is not used for a long period of time or is used Memory batteries retain memory (clock/timer/CD/radio
only from an AC power source, remove all the batteries settings) during power supply interruption.
to prevent potential damage due to possible battery These batteries do not power the unit.
leakage. * Memory batteries are not included.
≥ Align the poles (+ and –) correctly when inserting the
batteries. To replace the batteries (3)
≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of ≥ The memory batteries last for about 1 year.
batteries. ≥ Connect the unit to AC power before replacing the batteries.
≥ Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. ≥ Extend the memory battery life by always pressing
≥ Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Keep them away [POWER
POWER ] to turn the unit off before disconnecting the unit
from flame or water. from the AC power source or replacing the power batteries.
≥ Do not keep together with metallic objects such as
necklaces.
To remove the batteries (4)
≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Lift the negative end of the number 4 battery to remove
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has peeled off. batteries.

Mishandling of batteries can damage other items, cause

damage to the unit, and may cause a fire through (1) 1
short-circuiting or electrolyte leakage.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with
AC IN

any part of your body.

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Power Sources
To operate the unit on AC power (1)
Connect the AC power supply cord. (3)
(R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)
Conserving power 1 2
3 4
The unit consumes 2.7 W even when it is turned off with
[POWER
POWER ]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a
long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. Remember to
reset the radio stations and any other memory items before
using the unit again if you haven’t inserted memory batteries.
1: Household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) (2) (R20/LR20, D, UM-1) inner
2: AC power supply cord (included) 1 2 row 4 3

To use batteries (not included) (2) 7 8

6 5

Disconnect the AC power supply cord from unit to operate on outer

row
battery power.
The remote control cannot turn the unit on when batteries are
used.
To remove the batteries [A]
[A]
Open the battery cover, insert a finger into the hole in the
bottom of the unit and push the batteries out.

Battery life
“ ” flashes on the display when the batteries are
running down.
Then, the unit turns itself off and displays “U01”.
Replace all the batteries with new ones.

(4)
2
1
4
3

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POWER

VOLUME REW

To receive FM broadcasts allocated in 0.1MHz

The Radio Main unit only
Preparation: First press [TUNER BAND] to select “AM”. Now, press and
≥ When using batteries, press [POWER ]. hold [TUNER BAND]. The display changes in a few seconds to
POWER
show the current lowest FM frequency. Continue to hold down
≥ Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
the button. The minimum frequency changes and the step is
Manual tuning changed at the same time. Changing the step erases all preset
[1] Press [REW/–/6] or [5 /+/FF] to select a station. stations. Repeat the above to change the step back.
To tune automatically
Press and hold [REW/–/6] or [5/+/FF] until the
Preset tuning
Up to 16 stations can be set in the FM and AM band.
frequency starts changing rapidly.
≥ Auto tuning may be interrupted when there is excessive [1] Press [REW/–/6] or [5/+/ FF] to tune to the
interference. required station.
≥ To cancel auto tuning, press [REW/–/6] or
[5/+/FF] once again. [2] Press [ MEMORY CLEAR].
[2] Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust volume. [3] While “ ” is flashing
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to select the
To use auto scan channel and press [ MEMORY CLEAR] or on remote control,
You can search for a station by listening to all tuned-in stations press the numeric buttons to select channels.
for 8 seconds each. ≥ For channels 1 to 9, press the corresponding number.
[1] Press [AUTO SCAN]. ≥ For channels 10 to 16, press [S10], then the two digits.
[2] Press [AUTO SCAN] when you find the desired If “ ” goes off during presetting, return to step [1].
station. To select channels
Auto scan ends when it reaches the original frequency again. Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to
To stop during the process, press [AUTO SCAN]. select the channel or on remote control, press the
To improve FM sound quality numeric buttons to select channels.
Press [PLAY MODE] to display “ ”. To use preset scan
Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is weak. You can search for a station by listening to all preset channels
Press [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode. for 8 seconds each.
≥ To improve reception
[1] Press and hold [C/: ALBUM] or [ALBUM 9/
D] until “PS” appears on the display.
FM : Change the length and direction of the antenna.

[2] Press [C/: ALBUM] or [ALBUM 9/D] when

AM : Change the direction of the unit.

you find the desired channel.

Preset scan ends after searching through each preset channel
FM AM
once. To stop during the process, press [C/: ALBUM] or
[ALBUM 9/D].
To skip the preset channel,
1 Select the desired station.
≥ AM reception is briefly interrupted if [< DECK] is pressed. 2 Press [ MEMORY CLEAR].
≥ To improve reception when using the unit in a building or 3 While “ ” is flashing
vehicle, place it near a window. Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to display “– –”.
4 Press [ MEMORY CLEAR].
To select the skipped channel,
Press the numeric buttons.

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TAPE ⁄ CD CD

REW
VOLUME

Advanced CD and MP3 Functions

CDs and MP3 Preparation:
Press [∫ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
To play a disc [CD-DA] [MP3]
Remote control only
[1] Press [< CD] to open the
tray. Direct access play [CD-DA] [MP3]
(The unit comes on.) ≥ Starts play from a selected track.
≥ Label must face upward ≥ Press the numeric buttons to select and play your desired
(l right). track.
≥ Load a CD and press [< CD] to A B For 2-digit number: press [S10] once, then the 2 digits.
close the tray. For 3-digit number: press [S10] twice, then the 3 digits.
[2] Press [CD 1/;] to start play.
Plays to the end of the CD and stops. Repeat play and Random play [CD-DA]
When playing MP3, “MP3” is displayed. ≥ Repeat : plays a track or all tracks repeatedly.
A: Track number ≥ Random: plays each track once in the random order.
e.g. MP3
B: Elapsed play time Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.
[3] Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust volume. ,n : (1 track-repeat) # : (All-track repeat) ]

One touch play (when using AC power)

] === (No display) (=== ,n
When a CD is loaded, press [CD 1/;]. ≥ Press [CD 1/;] to start play if in the stop mode.
≥ Random can only be selected in the stop mode.
To Operations
≥ The play mode is also canceled if the CD tray is opened.
stop play Press [∫ TAPE/CD].
pause play Press [CD 1/;] during play.
To Operations
skip tracks* Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE
repeat the desired Press [PLAY MODE] to select
TRACK SKIP ] clockwise
track “ ”.
(forward) or counter-clockwise
(backward). On remote control, repeat programmed 1 Start program play. (l 9)
press [–/:] or [9/+]. tracks 2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select
search through tracks Press and hold [REW/–/6] or “ ”.
[CD-DA] [5/+/FF] during play.
cancel repeat play Press [PLAY MODE] until
On remote control, press and hold
[–/:] or [9/+] during play. “ ” and “ ” are cleared.
skip album [MP3] * Press [REW/–/6] or [5/+/FF]. cancel random play Press [PLAY MODE] to clear
On remote control, press [C/: “ ”.
ALBUM] or [ALBUM 9/D]. If canceled during play, play
* For skip tracks and skip album, continues to the end of the CD.
Press [CD 1/;] to start play if in the stop mode.
Notes: (For Random Play)
≥ Random play cannot be used together with program play.
Note:
≥ Search can only be done within the current playing tracks.
≥ Keep this unit away from radios and televisions if interference
≥ During play you cannot select tracks with the numeric buttons
occurs.
and skip to tracks which have already been played.

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Repeat play and Album play [MP3] Program play [CD-DA] [MP3]
You can program up to 24 tracks.
You can play ( ) or repeat play ( ) tracks
only in the selected album. On the main unit
Preparation:
Press [PLAY MODE] before or during playback to
Press [∫ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD stop mode.
select the desired mode.
[1] Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to
select the track.
]
,
# # #
[2] Press [ MEMORY CLEAR].
OFF (no indication) (====n C: Programmed track
C D
D: Play sequence
≥( ): play all tracks in the selected album one time.
[3] Repeat steps [1] and [2] to
≥( ): play all tracks in the selected album repeatedly.
program other tracks.
≥ You can select another album with album skip.
≥ You cannot use random play with MP3. [4] Press [CD 1/;] to start play. e.g. MP3
On the remote control
MP3 Intro play Preparation:
Intro functions allow you to start playing the 1st track of all Press [STOP ∫] to switch to CD stop mode.
albums for 10 seconds each in the stop mode.
[1] Press [PROGRAM/ CLEAR].
Press [INTRO] to start intro play. “ ” appears on the display.
Intro function is canceled after playing the 1st track of last [2] Press the numeric button(s) to select the desired
album in the disc. To stop during the process, press [INTRO] track.
or [∫ TAPE/CD]. For 2-digit number: press [S10] once, then the 2 digits.
For 3-digit number: press [S10] twice, then the 3 digits.
This unit can play MP3, a method of compressing audio Repeat this step to program other tracks.
without affecting audio quality. [3] Press [CD 1/;] to start play.
ª When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc format: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for The program remains intact even if play is stopped or the unit is
extended formats) turned off. “Cd-P” for [CD-DA] or “P” for [MP3] appears when play
is stopped to indicate the contents are in the memory.
Title names and album names are not displayable on
this unit. To Operations
ª Limitation on MP3 cancel* Press and hold [ MEMORY
≥ This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there CLEAR] in the CD stop mode
are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to until “CLEAR” is displayed.
start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to On remote control, press and
avoid this. hold [PROGRAM/ CLEAR].
≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using packet
write. check the program Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE
≥ If a CD-ROM format CD contains MP3 and files other
contents (while TRACK SKIP ].
than MP3, only the MP3 files will be playable. “Cd-P” for [CD-DA] or On remote control, press
≥ Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may
“P” for [MP3] is [–/:] or [9/+].
not play in the order you numbered them or may not displayed)
play at all. * The mode is also canceled if the CD tray is opened.

Notes:
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed ≥ “FULL” is displayed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. If 24 tracks have already been programmed.
≥ “– –:– –” is displayed [CD-DA]
You can still program and play tracks if the total elapsed play
time of the program exceeds 200 minutes.

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TAPE ⁄ CD

VOLUME REW

Volume and sound quality in recording

Cassette Tape Play ≥ Recording level is set automatically.
≥ Recordings are unaffected by changes to sound quality.
[1] Press [< DECK] to open the deck.
(The unit comes on.) To display the tape counter while recording
Load a cassette and close the A Press [DISPLAY].
deck by hand. Each time you press the button in the CD or radio mode:
A: Side to be played back facing
up.
# Present time # Tape counter ]
,n Present state
B: Insert the cassette with the
exposed tape facing you. B =============== n
]
[2] Press [1TAPE] to start play. To reset the tape counter
Press [C.RESET].
[3] Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust volume. The counter resets to “000”.

To Operations Erasure prevention

stop play Press [∫ TAPE/CD]. The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent
start one touch play* Press [1TAPE] when a cassette is recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
loaded.
fast-forward Press [5/+/FF]. On remote A Side A
control, press [5/FF]. A B Tab for side “B”
rewind Press [REW/–/6]. C Tab for side “A”
On remote control, press D Adhesive tape
[6/REW].
* when using AC power. B C A

Cassette Tape Recording To erase recordings

1 Press [< DECK] to open the deck and insert the cassette
Before Recording with the side to be erased facing up.
Notes: 2 Press [∫ TAPE/CD] to switch to TAPE mode.
≥ Use household AC power or new batteries when recording to 3 Press [¥/;].
avoid poor recordings caused by the batteries running down.
≥ Televisions can cause interference to recordings made on
this unit if they are too close to each other. Recording CDs
Normal recording
Selection of tapes
Use normal position tapes. Preparation:
High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the Wind on the leader tape.
unit will not be able to record or erase correctly. [1] Press [< DECK] to open the deck.
[2] Press [∫ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
[3] Press [¥/;] to start recording.
CD play and recording start at the same time.
The cassette stops when the CD finishes.

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1-REC [CD-DA] [MP3]

To Operations
Records a selected track from the CD and stops.
stop recording Press [∫ TAPE/CD].
Preparation:
pause recording Press [¥/;]. Wind on the tape to where you want to start recording.
continue recording 1 Press [< CD] and replace
[1] Press [∫ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
from another CD on the CD.
the same cassette [2] Press [CD REC MODE] to display “1-REC”.
2 Press [¥/;].
Press again to resume [3] Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to
recording. select the track you want to record.
record selected tracks 1 Do step [1] and [2], then [4] Press [¥/;] to start recording.
program the tracks. (l 9) CD play and recording start at the same time.

2 Press [¥/;]. To Operations

skip unwanted tracks 1 Press [¥/;] to pause stop recording Press [∫ TAPE/CD].
recording. (The CD also (The CD also stops.)
pauses.)
continue recording 1 Press [< CD] and replace the
2 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE from another CD CD.
TRACK SKIP ] so the
2 Do steps [3] and [4].
next track you want to record is
displayed. record a track in play 1 Press [CD REC MODE] to
display “1-REC”.
3 Press [¥/;] to resume
recording. 2 Press [¥/;].

ALL-REC [CD-DA] Recording starts from the

beginning of the track and stops
Records the whole CD or selected tracks. When the tape
when the track finishes.
finishes before CD, recording and CD pauses for you to resume
recording on the opposite side. Note:
≥ Recording and CD will stop when the tape reaches its end,
[1] Press [∫ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode.
even if the track has not finished.
[2] Press [CD REC MODE] to display “ALL-REC”.
Each time you press the button:
Recording the Radio
Preparation:
To record from the beginning of the tape;
The display shows the tape length needed. Wind on the leader tape.
“C – – – –” indicates the tape needed exceeds 100 minutes. To record from part or half way through the tape;
You can still record, but some tracks may not be recorded if Wind on the tape to where you want to start recording.
the tape is not long enough.
[1] Load a cassette with the side for recording
[3] Press [< DECK] to open the deck and load a facing up.
cassette with the side for recording facing up. [2] Tune to the station.
[4] Press [¥/;] to start recording. [3] Press [¥/;] to start recording.
The unit rewinds the tape, records 10 seconds of silence,
and then starts recording. To Operations
To stop recording, press [∫ TAPE/CD]. The CD also stops. stop recording Press [∫ TAPE/CD].
pause recording Press [¥/;].
If a track is interrupted at the end of the side facing up, Press again to resume recording.
Recording and CD pauses.
To Operations To reduce noise when recording AM (Beat Proof function)
record the track again 1 Press [< DECK], flip the Remote control only
on the opposite side cassette, and insert it. 1 Press [PLAY MODE] while recording.
2 Press [¥/;]*. Each time you press the button:
* The unit records 10 seconds of silence, and resumes bP1 ,-. bP2
recording from the beginning of the cut-off track. Choose the setting with the least noise.
Note:
≥ Random play and repeat play cannot be used with
“ALL-REC”.

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TAPE ⁄ CD

POWER

VOLUME

Setting the Clock The Play and Record Timer

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you
This is a 12-hour clock.
up (play timer) or to record a radio station (record timer).
[1] Press [POWER
POWER ] to turn the unit on.
[2] Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Preparations:
Each time you press the button: Turn the unit on and set the clock.
For play timer, prepare the music source (tape/CD/radio) for
listening, and set the volume.
,n CLOCK # ON PLAY # OFF PLAY ] For record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tab
Original display # OFF # ON (n
] REC REC (l 10) and load the cassette with the side for recording facing
up. Tune to the radio station (l 7), and set the volume.
[3] Within 10 seconds
Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to To set the start and finish times
set the time or on remote control, press [–/:]
or [9/+]. [1] Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the desired timer
function.
[4] Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to start the clock.
The original display is restored shortly after. ON PLAY: to set the play timer
ON REC : to set the record timer
Proceed to step [2] before these indicators stop flashing
Note: (about 10 seconds).
≥ The clock may lose or gain some time over a period.
Readjust if necessary. [2] Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to
set the start time and then press [CLOCK/TIMER].
To display the clock [3] Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE TRACK SKIP ] to
Remote control only set the finish time and then press [CLOCK/
TIMER].
Press [DISPLAY].
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To turn the timer on

[4] Press [ PLAY/REC] to display the timer
The Sleep Timer
indicator.
Remote control only
Each time you press the button:
You can set the unit to turn off after a certain amount of time.
(e.g. when you want to fall asleep while listening to music.)
REC # No display (OFF) ]
,n PLAY #
]===== ===========n Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).
Each time you press the button:
PLAY: to turn the play timer on
REC: to turn the record timer on
(The indicator does not appear if the start and finish times
have not been set.)
“E” appears if the clock has not been set.
To Operations
[5] Press [POWER
POWER ] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for timer to operate. cancel Press [SLEEP] to select
The record timer comes on about 30 seconds earlier than “SLEEP OFF”.
the set time.
check the remaining Press [SLEEP] once.
To Operations time The remaining time is shown for
about 5 seconds.
cancel the timer Press [ PLAY/REC]. (l A)
change the setting Press [SLEEP] to select the new
check the settings* Press [CLOCK/TIMER]. (l B) time.
A : When the unit is on to clear the timer indicators from the
display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if Notes:
the timer is on.) ≥ You can use sleep timer in combination with play and record
timer.
B : The settings are shown in the following order:
≥ Make sure the unit is off before the play and record timer’s
Start time > Finish time > Music source > Volume
start time.
> Original display
≥ Sleep-off time shall have higher priority than timer-off time.
* While the unit is in standby mode and connected to the
household mains socket.
To change the settings (when unit is on).

To Operations
change the times Do steps [1], [2], [3] and [5].
change the source or 1 Press [ PLAY/REC] to clear
volume the timer indicator.
2 Make changes to the source or
volume.
3 Do steps [4] and [5].
You can enjoy your desired source after you have set the
timer.
Turn the unit off before the timer’s start time.

Note:
≥ The play and record timers cannot be used together.

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SOUND EQ

Sound Quality 3-D Sound

You can choose one of four types of sound quality. with the Sound Virtualizer
1 Heavy: Adds punch to rock Remote control only
2 Clear: Clarifies higher sounds You can create a three-dimensional sound field when listening
3 Soft: For background music to stereo sound.
4 Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals
Press [S.VIRTUALIZER].
Press again to cancel.
Press [SOUND EQ] to select a setting.
Each time you press the button:

1 Heavy > 2 Clear

e v Notes:
l 3 Soft 1 ≥ This feature does not affect recordings.
l v ≥ The actual effect depends on the source played.
l 4 Vocal
l v
EQ-OFF (canceled)

Note:
2
≥ Changes to sound
quality do not affect
recordings.

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Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions
that came with the cloth carefully.
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use to assure good
quality playback and recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
Cassette tape care
≥ Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get
caught in the mechanism.
≥ Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should
be taken up before the tape is played.
≥ Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if
used incorrectly.

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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies
indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Product Information” on page 3.
Reference pages are shown in this way (l 3).

Common problems
“E” is displayed. Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions.
“U01” is displayed. Replace the batteries or use household AC power. (l 6)
Power batteries have not been inserted. Insert them or use household AC power.
“U02” is displayed.
(l 6)

CD
CD will not play or CD display is Place the CD with label facing up. (l 8)
incorrect. Wait for 1 hour for condensation to dry and try again.
Certain sections are not played Clean the CD. (l 2)
properly. Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.

Cassette deck
Recording is not possible. If the cassette’s tabs have removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. (l 10)
Poor sound quality. Clean the heads. (l 15)

Radio
Interference may be caused by other equipment or the use of its remote control.
A lot of noise or tuning difficulty.
Turn the other equipment off or keep this unit away from them.

Remote Control
Check to ensure the batteries are inserted correctly. (l 4)
The remote control does not work.
Replace the batteries if they are worn. (l 4)
The unit cannot be turned on from Turn the unit on from the main unit if you are using batteries to power the unit.
the remote control. (l 4, 6)

Specifications
Radio General
Frequency range
Speakers 8 cm 5.4 ™ k 2
FM 87.9s107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)
(ALT) 87.5s108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)
Jacks
AM 520s1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Output PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (16s32 ™)

CD player Power requirement

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Decoding 16 bit linear Power consumption: 32 W
Beam source Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780 nm) Battery 12 V [Eight R20/LR20 (D, UM-1) batteries]
No. of channels 2-channel, stereo ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Memory back-up for computer/clock
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC) 6 V [Four R6/LR6 (AA, UM-3) batteries]
≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Tape recorder Dimensions 529 mm (W) k 144 mm (H) k 276 mm (D)
Track system Stereo (2013/16q k 521/32q k 107/8q)
Monitor system Variable sound monitor Mass 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) without batteries
Recording system AC bias
Erasing system Multi Pole magnet
Frequency range Power consumption in standby mode: 2.7 W
Normal position 50s14000 Hz
Notes:
≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice.
≥ Mass and dimensions are approximate.

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Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such
defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour

Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour

Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed,
subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been
altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is
used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is
required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the
exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
≥Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, Calgary, Alberta Mississauga, Ontario Lachine, Québec

British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way 6835-8th St. N. E. 5770 Ambler Dr. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Richmond, BC Calgary, AB Mississauga, ON Lachine, QC
V6W 1K8 T2E 7H7 L4W 2T3 H8T 1C4
Tel: (604) 278-4211 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (403) 274-5493 Fax: (905) 238-2418 Fax: (514) 633-8020

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca

C 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (En)

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