Table Of Contents; Safety Precautions; Use Of Batteries; Power Sources - Panasonic RX-D55 Operating Instructions Manual

Table of contents

Note on AC mains lead (
Safety precautions ........................................................ 3
Use of batteries .............................................................. 3
Power sources ............................................................... 3
Overview of controls ..................................................... 4
Discs ............................................................................... 5
Using the FM/AM radio .................................................. 6
USB ( only)............................................................. 6
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Cassette tape - Play and record .................................. 7
Using the clock and timers ........................................... 7
Using sound effects ...................................................... 8
Using other optional equipments ................................ 8
Troubleshooting guide .................................................. 8
Specifi cations ................................................................ 9
Maintenance ................................................................... 9

Safety precautions

• 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 fi re or electric shock hazard. Also, excessive bending, pulling
or splicing of the lead should be avoided.
• Do not unplug the AC mains lead 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 mains lead from the household mains
socket.

Use of batteries

• If this unit 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.
• Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.
• Do not take apart or short circuit the batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
• Do not heat or expose to fl ame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage, which may cause a
fi re.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
only) ............................. 2
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Power sources

Using the household mains socket Using the household mains socket
Set the voltage before connection.
Connect the AC mains lead fi rmly to the unit and the household mains socket.
Use a fl at-head screwdriver to turn "VOLT ADJ" to the voltage setting for the
area in which this unit is used.
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Note
• The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with
other equipment.
• The unit is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is
connected. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.
Using batteries (not included) Using batteries (not included)
Press towards
the battery.
Inner row
8
7 6
Outer row
3 4 2
• The unit cannot be powered by batteries if the AC mains lead is connected.
Disconnect the AC mains lead from the unit to operate on battery power.
• The remote control cannot turn the unit on when batteries are used.
• Use only alkaline batteries.
When to change the batteries
When the battery indicator begins fl ashing, replace all 8 of the batteries. It is
also a good idea to replace all the batteries before recording.
✒
Note
Before any function starts, the battery indicator may fl ash although the batteries
are not drained. The indicator will display its current status when the unit is
powered from the household mains socket by using the AC mains lead.
Memory back-up
When the power supply is interrupted, the current time, timer settings and radio
stations you have set are saved if you have inserted back-up batteries (not
included).
These batteries do not power the unit.
Inner row
Outer row
When to change the batteries
The batteries last about a year.
Connect the unit to AC power before replacing the batteries.
Before connecting or disconnecting the AC mains lead, press
[8/x, STOP/EJECT] to stop the tape and press [TAPE/OFF] to turn the unit off.
The back-up batteries ware out faster if the cord is disconnected with the power
still on.
✒
Note
Use either alkaline or manganese batteries.
To household
mains socket
AC mains lead
(included)
while inserting
5
1
1 2
3
4
3
3