Radio; Usb; Rx-D53 Only) - Panasonic RX-D53 Operating Instructions Manual

Radio

Manual tuning
1
Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
2
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".
If "PGM" is displayed, press [TUNE MODE] to clear it.
3
Press [2/3] or [5/6] (main unit: [–/2] or [6/+]) to select the
frequency of the required station.
To tune automatically, press and hold [2/3] or [5/6] until the
frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping when
it finds a station.
• Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.
• To cancel auto tuning, press [2/3] or [5/6] once again.
To improve reception
FM: Extend the whip antenna and adjust its direction.
AM: Adjust the position of the unit.
To improve FM sound quality
When "FM" is selected
Press [FM MODE] to display "MONO".
To cancel
Press [FM MODE] again.
• MONO is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.
• Turn off "MONO" for normal listening.
Memory preset
Up to 16 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.
Preparation
Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".
Automatic presetting
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1
Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to select either "CURRENT" or
"LOWEST".
CURRENT Tuning begins from the current frequency.
LOWEST Tuning begins from the lowest frequency.
2
Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
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Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending
order. When finished, the last station memorised is tuned in.
Manual presetting
1
Press [PROGRAM]
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"PGM" is displayed.
2
Within 10 seconds or so
Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune to
the required station.
3
Press [PROGRAM]
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4
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to that
channel.
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset more stations.
Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.
OR
1
Press [TUNE MODE] to select "PRESET".
Press [TUNE MODE] to display "PGM".
2
Press [2/3] or [5/6]
(main unit: [–/2] or [6/+]) to select the
channel.
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Preset channel
AM allocation setting
(by main unit only)
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps.
To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz
1
Press and hold [FM/AM].
After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of the current
minimum frequency.
2
Continue to hold down [FM/AM].
When the minimum frequency changes, release the button.
• To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
• After the setting is changed, any previously preset frequency will be cleared.

USB (

only)
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The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play MP3 tracks from USB
mass storage class. Typically, USB memory devices (bulk only transfer).
Preparation
Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data
stored therein has been backed up.
USB device
(not included)
Note:
• It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The device connected via
the cable will not be recognised by this unit.
• When you connect your digital audio player to the USB port, it charges all the
time except in standby mode.
Basic play
1
Reduce the volume and connect the USB mass storage device to the
USB port.
2
Press [USB 4/9] to start play.
Stop playback
Press [8] during play.
"RESUME" is displayed. The position is memorised.
Press [USB 4/9] to resume play.
Press [8] again to clear the position.
Pause play Press [USB 4/9] during play.
Press again to resume play.
Skip tracks Press [2/3] or [5/6] (main unit: [–/2] or
[6/+]).
Skip album
Press [R/T, ALBUM] in the play mode.
Press [R/T, ALBUM] once and then the numeric
buttons in the stop mode.
Note on USB
Compatible devices
Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class:
• USB devices that support bulk only transfer.
• USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Supported format
• Folders are defined as album.
• Files are defined as track.
• Track must have the extension ".mp3" or ".MP3".
• Only FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
• A device using NTFS file system is not supported.
• Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.
• Maximum album: 255 albums
• Maximum track: 2500 tracks
• Maximum track in one album: 999 tracks