Panasonic RQ-V187 - User Manual

Panasonic
Stereo Radio Cassette Player
RQ-V187
RQ-V196
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Istruzioni per I’uso
Mode d’emploi
Instrucciones de
funcionamiento
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bruksanvisning
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this prod-
uct, please read these instructions completely.
[EG]
STOP button
PLAY button
Memory buttons
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
FM/AM,
= MODE button
— TUNING + buttons
RADIO ON/OFF button
DC IN 3V
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Belt clip receptacle
DIR button
FWD, REV
indicators
VOLUME control
HOLD switch
TUNING indicator
Specifications
Radiofrequency range: FM; °87.5—-108 MHz
~ {0.05 MHz steps)
AM; 522-1611 kHz
(9 kHz steps)
Power requirement:
Battery; 3 V [two R6/LR6, UM-3
, batteries]
AC; with optional AC adaptor
RP-AC31
Power output: 5 mW+5 mW...RMS (max.)
Frequency range
(Normal, CrO2/Metal): 40-16000 Hz (—6 dB)
Tape speed: 4.8 cm/s
Jacks:
input: DC IN; 3V
Output; HEADPHONES
Dimensions: (WXHXD)
114.2x84.5x37.5 mm
Weight: 182 g without batteries
Note:
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight
and dimensions are approximate.
‘Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan
Printed in Taiwan
imprimé & Taiwan
RQTT0081-E
F1294x0
XBS switch
TAPE selector
DC IN jack
Battery compartment cover
OPR/BATT indicator
OO NR/FM MODE selector
< RQ-V196 >
Belt clip (included)
ENGLISH
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.
Supplied Accessories EJ
@ Stereo earphones .......... RFEV310P-KS
@ Beltclip ......-.......-..-- RKQT0002-K
Power Sources
™@ Battery operation E}
insert two R6/LR6 size (UM-3 or equivalent, not
included) batteries.
Battery life
When the batteries are weak, the OPR/BATT in-
dicator will become dim or turn off during operation,
and this unit will turn off to protect the memorized
contents. When replacing the batteries, manage it
within.30 seconds, or the memorized contents will
be cancelled.
@ AC power operation
Connect the AC adaptor RP-AC31 (optional).
®For UK, the shape of the AC adaptor is different.
elf you disconnect the AC adaptor unit from the AC
power outlet, the memorized contents for the radio
will be cleared.
Before Operation
@ Attaching the belt clip EJ
To remove the beit clip.
@ Connecting the earphones &
Plug the included stereo earphones into the ie)
jack.
@The right earphone cord is longer than the left and
is adjustable for your convenience.
@ To prevent unwanted operation
You cannot activate front panel buttons when the
HOLD switch:is set to “HOLD” (hold state). Before
using any of the front panel buttons, move the
HOLD switch to the left to release the hold state.
When the unit is in the hold state, the display shows
The illustration shows the RQ-V196 model.
Tape Playback
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Before operation, be sure to remove the protection
spacer of the head.
1. Insert the cassette.
2. Set the TAPE selector, according to the tape
used.
CrO.{MTL]: Chromium and metal type
NOR: Normal type
3. Press PLAY.
The OPR/BATT indicator will illuminate.
“TAPE” appears on the display.
4. Adjust the VOLUME control.
ePlay will be continued, looping forward and
reverse side, until STOP is pressed.
@ To stop playback
Press STOP.
@ To playback the tape with Dolby NR
(Only for RQ-V196)
Set the OO NR selector to ON.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the doubie-D symbol OO are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
@ To change the tape direction
Press DIR to select the playback side, “FWD” (for-
ward) or “REV” (reverse).
@ To fast forward and rewind
Press one of the FAST buttons (<4 or PP).
The tape will rapidly move in the direction of the
arrow.
Notes:
Do not open the cassette compartment cover dur-
ing tape operation.
Between functions (during play, fast forward or
rewind), always press STOP first to avoid jam-
ming the tape.
When the tape reaches the end after fast forward
or rewind, press STOP to release the FAST but-
ton.
elf you press RADIO ON/OFF to switch on the
radio during tape operation, the button will not be
released even though the motor has stopped. In
this case, press STOP to release the button.
Listening to the Radio fj
. Release the hold state.
. Press RADIO ON/OFF to switch on the radio.
The OPR/BATT indicator will illuminate and the
frequency display will appear.
. Press ©FM/AM to select the band (FM or AM).
. Press the + or — button to tune in your
favorite station.
The frequency display will change. (AM step by
9 kHz, FM step by 0.05 MHz.)
When tuning into a station, the TUNING indica-
tor will illuminate. — 7
5. Adjust the VOLUME control.
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™ To stop the radio
Press RADIO ON/OFF.
@ Antennas
FM:
Since the earphones cord serves as the FM an-
tenna, be sure to use it extended, not coiled.
AM: ;
The built-in ferrite core AM antenna is directional.
Turn the unit to obtain optimum reception.
©Be sure to have the set in a horizontal position.
@ FM mode selector
To receive FM stereo broadcasts, set the FM
MODE selector to “STEREO”. tf the reception is
poor (excessive noise), set to “MONO”. This will
reduce the noise and provide clear reception,
however, the broadcast will not be heard in stereo.
®When receiving the FM stereo broadcasts, the
stereo indicator will appear.
@ Preset tuning
Total 20 stations can be stored.
You can store each station separately as follows.
MODE1: FM: 1,2,3,4,5
AM: 1,2,3,4,5
MODE2: FM: 1,2,3,4,5
AM: 1,2,3,4,5
It is recommended that you use MODE1 for daily,
and MODE2 for travel.
Mode selecting
Press and hold « MODE for more than 2 seconds
to select the mode ((MODEH or (MODE).
Memory presetting
1. Tune in a station to be stored.
2. Press and hold one of the memory buttons
(1,2,3,4,5) for more than 2 seconds.
3 beeps can be heard.
Memory tuner operation
Press one of the memory buttons (1,2,3,4,5).
To boost the low frequency range
Set the XBS selector to ON.
elf the sound distortion occurs, turn down the
volume.

Panasonic RQ-V187 Specifications