Panasonic RQ-A220 Operating Instructions

Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
RQ-A220
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely. Please keep
this manual for future reference.

Before use

∫Listening through stereo headphones
Plug stereo headphones (included) into [Ë Ë ], and
set [! ! , Ë Ë , Ë Ë XBS] to [Ë Ë ].
Plug type: 3.5 mm ( 1 / in.) stereo
8
∫Listening through the speaker
Set [! ! , Ë Ë , Ë Ë XBS] to [! ! ].

Power source

A
∫Dry cell batteries
Use two R6/LR6, AA UM-3 (not included)
batteries.
A
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER RQ-A220
Press in and
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER RQ-A220
+ -
-
down towards
the minus end.
2 R6/LR6,AA, UM-3 batteries
To playback tapes
≥ C
C
1
2
TAPE FM AM
OFF
Ë
Playback side
Basic operation
You can use normal position type tapes only.
Function
Stop During playback, press [ ∫, STOP ] .
In the stop mode, press [ 5, FF/CUE ] (Fast forward) or [ 6, REW/REV ] (Rewind) .
Fast forward or rewind
Set [ PAUSE ] to PAUSE .
Temporary stop
To resume playback set it to OFF position.

Troubleshooting Guide

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,
contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail con-
sumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
The serial number of this product can be found on the
back of the cassette compartment cover or inside the
battery compartment.
Please note it in the space provided below and keep
as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identi-
fication in the event of theft.
RQ-A220
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC")
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
c 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Taiwan.
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Before operation
Remove the head spacer.
R L
Ë
Plug in firmly.
∫AC power operation B
Use the Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31 (not
included).
≥When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from
the household AC outlet.
B
DC IN 3V
K
+
6REW/REV
5FF/CUE
∫STOP
3
4
Speakers
5
VOL
Operation
BEFORE
CALLING
Supplied Accessories
1 Stereo headphones. . . . . . . . . . RFEV705P-KY
2 Hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RKHT0009-K
≥To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the
website (http://www.panasonic.com).
≥Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement
parts.
Attaching a hand strap (included)
p
The unit is easier to carry around if you
attach a hand strap as shown below.
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Listening to the radio
≥
D
XBS
3
VOL
Basic operation
Function
Off
Note:
If you set selector to [
released. In this case, press [∫] to release the button.
To record through the built-in microphone (monaural)
≥
E
AC adaptor
1
PAUSE
(OFF)
PLAY
Recording
side
STEREO MIC
[Plug type : 3.5mm (
Basic operation
You can use normal position type tapes only. The sound may not be recorded properly if high position tapes
and metal position tapes are used with this unit.
Function
Stop
Temporary stop
Note:
[1, PLAY] is also depressed with [¥,
PROBLEM
No operation.
≥No sounds.
≥A gritty noise is heard.
Cannot hear music
No recording.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Hand strap ≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
Ring equipment would void the user's authority to operate this
device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
D
TAPE FM AM
OFF
1
2
TUNING
Ë
Set [ ] to [
TAPE (OFF), FM , AM
] or [ ] to switch on the radio during tape operation, the button will not be
FM AM
∫STOP
6
REC
Built-in MIC
STEREO MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
Ë
5
VOL
1 / in.) stereo]
8
Press [ ∫, STOP ] .
Set [ PAUSE ] to PAUSE .
To resume recording set it to OFF position.
].
REC
≥Have the batteries been installed with their polarities (+,
-) reversed?
≥Is the headphone plug firmly connected to [Ë Ë ]?
≥Is [! ! , Ë Ë , Ë Ë XBS] set correctly?
≥Is the plug dirty?
too noisy. Move the unit away from any mobile phone.
—
Have the tape's accidental prevention tabs been broken
out?
FM RECEPTION/B.P.
NOR/ CITY/
Lights when a
station is
tuned in
Speakers
Operation
(OFF) ].
TAPE
E
TAPE FM AM
OFF
2
PAUSE
3
(OFF)
FM RECEPTION/B.P.
CITY/
NOR/
4
NORM : Normal recording
: Long play recording
(See back of page for details.)
Operation
CHECKPOINT