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CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR Back of product PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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Connections Back View Connect the AC mains lead. USB cover Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections Exhaust holes AUX (➡ page 17) are complete. READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. AC IN To household mains socket Connect the DAB antenna to receive...
When tightening screws, make sure the screws are not loosely-tightened or overtightened. g Secure a safe surrounding area and pay attention to safety during installation. g Panasonic is not liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from improper installation or operation. Safety precautions...
Attaching the unit to a wall (Optional) (continued) Wall mount instructions • Before installation, turn the unit off and disconnect the AC mains lead plug from the AC receptacle. • Tighten screws firmly to prevent slack in each step. 1. Detach the stand from the unit. ...
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Attaching the unit to a wall (Optional) (continued) Wall mount instructions (continued) 4. Hang the unit on the wall. Wall Hook the unit securely onto the mounting screws • Connect the DAB antenna before hanging the main unit on the wall (➡ page 4). •...
Control guide [AUTO OFF] Standby/on switch [^], [8] Remote control This function allows you to (9, 10, 15, 22) turn the unit off (except in Press to switch the unit from • Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. radio mode) after the unit is on to standby mode or vice left unused for about...
Control guide Disc operations (continued) g Inserting a disc Preparing the remote control Press [^] to turn the unit on. Press [;, CD] to open the sliding door. Place this side in before the other side. R6/LR6, AA ■...
Disc operations (continued) Basic play Display function Press [DISPLAY, –DIMMER] repeatedly during play or Press [^] to turn the unit on. pause to view the current track’s information. Insert the disc to be played (➡ page 9). • Maximum number of displayable characters: ...
Disc operations Radio operations (continued) Manual tuning Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. CD-DA or MP3. Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. • Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and finalise* it ...
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new form of radio that is DAB reception method on this unit broadcast digitally. Unlike regular analogue broadcasting, digital radio deteriorates less, and is thus able to provide quality sound Depending on the region, there is a difference between closer to that of a disc.
(continued) DAB operation Presetting Press [RADIO] to select “DAB”. g Presetting channel Press [u] or [i] to select the station. If you are selecting DAB for the Press [PROGRAM]. first time, “DAB AUTO SCAN” Press the numeric buttons to select the channel. is displayed, stations that The station occupying a channel is erased if another station are currently receivable are...
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(continued) Turning automatic clock adjustment function on Changing the Auto scan frequency range To adjust the time information during DAB broadcasting and Only the frequencies currently used in the UK as of January 2010 on BAND III are Auto scanned automatic time adjustment.
Setting the clock Preset EQ Press [PRESET EQ] repeatedly to select “HEAVY”, “SOFT”, “CLEAR”, “VOCAL” or “FLAT”. This is a 24-hour clock. Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Bass or Treble Press [BASS/TREBLE] repeatedly to Within 5 seconds, press [e,r] to set the time. (Press and select “BASS”...
External unit g Removing an iPod/iPhone Enjoying audio from iPod or iPhone Repeat step and (➡ left). g Inserting an iPod/iPhone To remove, simply pull the iPod/iPhone straight out to disconnect it. Press [;, iPod] to open the sliding door. ...
External unit (continued) ■ Charging the iPod/iPhone Portable audio equipment (during AUX mode) • When iPod/iPhone is being charged in standby mode, “IPOD CHARGING” is shown on the main unit’s display. Plug the audio cord into the AUX jack. •...
• Make sure the Bluetooth device supports A2DP (Advance • Please be aware that Panasonic accepts no responsibility for Audio Distribution Profile). data and/or information that may be compromised during a • This unit supports the A2DP reception which is wireless transmission.
External unit (continued) Basic play Disconnecting a Bluetooth device Press [ q/h] to select Bluetooth. Press [DAB/ MENU] to display “DISCONNECT?” and then press [OK]. On the Bluetooth device, start playback of a music source. If the device is connected, the music will be A confirmation message is displayed.
Apple Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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, consult your dealer for instructions. g Common problems g Display g DAB Incorrect display or play will not start...
Troubleshooting guide (continued) g iPod/iPhone g Bluetooth g USB iPod/iPhone does not turn on The name of the connected device is No response when [USB q/ h] is • Verify that the iPod/iPhone battery is shown as “ ” pressed not depleted before connecting it to •...
Specifications g AMPLIFIER SECTION g SPEAKER SECTION RMS Output Power Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Passive Radiator) Front Ch (both ch driven) Speaker unit(s) 20 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Full range 6.5 cm Cone type x 1 / channel Total RMS power 40 W Passive Radiator...
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