RADIO

Concerning the hold function

 

 

 

 

This function prevents the unit from

During hold state

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating even if one of the front panel

 

 

 

 

 

buttons is pressed in error.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

5

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

If a button is pressed

 

 

 

2

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To obtain better reception

 

 

 

 

 

FM:

AM: Try various directions for

 

Extend the

optimum reception.

 

headphone

 

FM RECEPTION

cord.

 

CITY NOR

 

How to receive an FM broad-

cast clearly

Set [FM RECEPTION] to [NOR]. When the FM reception is impaired, or there is interference from a powerful station, set it to [CITY].

Preset tuning

CAUTION

Avoid using or placing this unit near

sources of heat. Do not leave it in an

 

 

automobile exposed to direct sunlight

 

for a long period of time with doors

 

and windows closed.

 

 

 

 

To avoid product damage, do not ex-

 

pose this product to rain, water or

 

other liquids.

 

 

 

 

 

Water-resistant (Splashproof)

 

This unit is splashproof and is not de-

 

signed to be used under water.

 

Please note the following points to

 

avoid possible damage to the unit or

 

the headphones.

 

 

 

 

Do not immerse set in water or

 

splash excessive

amounts of

 

water onto it.

 

 

 

 

If the unit or the headphones get wet

 

Listening caution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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O C I AT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not play your headphones or ear-

 

phones at a high volume. Hearing ex-

 

perts

 

 

advise

against

continuous

 

extended play.

 

 

 

 

 

If you experience a ringing in your

 

ears,

 

reduce

volume

or

discontinue

Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the headphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

with water or sweat, dry them with a soft cloth.

Do not expose the unit or the head- phones to salt water.

Do not leave the unit and the head- phones for a long period of time in high temperature and high humidity areas such as bathrooms or damp basements, etc.

you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

A total of 20 stations can be stored as follows:

MODE 1: FM 1–5, AM 1–5

MODE 2: FM 1–5, AM 1–5

We recommend that you use MODE 1 for daily use, and MODE 2 for travel.

Mode selection

Press and hold [AM/FM/OFF,

2.Press and hold one of the memory buttons ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]) for about 2 seconds.

2.3 beeps can be heard.

Memory buttons

use.

Do not use while operating a motor-

ized vehicle. It may create a traffic

hazard and is illegal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or

temporarily discontinue use in poten-

tially hazardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones

are the open-air type designed to let

To establish a safe level:

Start your volume control at a low setting.

Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfort- able sound level:

Set the dial and leave it there.

%MODE

1

/

2

] for more than 2 se-

conds. “1

 

” (MODE 1) or “2

” (MODE

2) is shown on the display.

 

Memory presetting

1. Tune in the station to be stored.

 

2

 

 

 

Memory

 

 

5

 

channel

1

2

 

 

3

4

 

 

To recall a preset station

Press a memory button ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]).

Release the button within 2 seconds.

1. Damage requiring service— The

Product Service unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

1.(a) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

1.(b) The unit has been exposed to rain; or

1.(c) The unit does not operate nor- mally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

4.Safety check—After repairs or ser- vice, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

Contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail

When using overseas

Allocations need to be changed ac-

The settings change in the following

cording to the area.

order each time step 2 is performed:

How to adjust the allocation

FM 0.2 MHz, AM 10 kHz( --]

settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[AM/FM/OFF,

(original setting)

1. Press and

 

hold

 

v

%MODE

1

/

2

]

to select the

FM 0.1 MHz, AM 10 kHz

 

 

mode (MODE 1 or MODE 2).

 

v

2. Press and hold the memory button

FM 0.05 MHz, AM 9 kHz ------}

[1] and [AM/FM/OFF,%MODE

1

 

 

 

 

 

/

2

] at the same time for about

 

Note:

 

 

 

 

3 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Converting the allocation erases the

2. The changed allocation settings

stations previously stored in memory.

 

(FM and then AM) are displayed.

 

 

1.(d) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2.Servicing—Do not attempt to ser- vice the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to autho- rized servicing personnel.

3.Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manu- facturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may re- sult in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

XBS

BASS Boosts the low frequency range.

If the sound distortion occurs, turn down the volume.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5

 

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

BATTERY

 

If rechargeable

 

batteries are to be

Mishandling of batteries can cause

 

 

 

used, rechargeable batteries manu-

electrolyte leakage which can damage

 

 

 

factured by Panasonic are recom-

items the fluid contacts and may cause

 

 

 

mended.

 

 

 

a fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Align the poles (+ and -) properly

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries,

 

 

 

when inserting the batteries.

consult your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not recharge ordinary dry cell bat-

Wash thoroughly with water if elec-

 

 

 

teries.

 

 

 

trolyte comes in contact with any part

 

 

 

Remove the batteries if the unit is not

of your body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to be used for a long time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use the batteries if the cover-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing has been peeled off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery condition indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The indicator is shown whenever the

When the battery is weak

 

 

 

radio is on.

 

 

 

The indicator will flash and then:

 

 

 

1

2

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

2

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

 

When you start radio reception, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicator scrolls 2 times before it

Leaving the unit in this condition

 

 

 

lights.

 

 

 

erases the contents of the memory.

 

 

 

When you press [

] while the radio

Replacing the batteries within 30

 

 

 

is off, the indicator scrolls 2 times

seconds will retain any stored infor-

 

 

 

and lights for about 5 seconds.

mation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the surfaces are dirty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft,

Before using chemically treated

 

 

 

dry cloth.

 

 

 

cloth, read the instructions that came

 

 

 

Never use alcohol, paint thinner or

with the cloth carefully.

 

 

 

benzine to clean this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product listed below does not work properly because of a de- fect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warran- ty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or re- furbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name

Parts

Labor

Radio, Clock Radio, Radio with

 

 

Tape Player or Recorder, Portable

One (1) Year

One (1) Year

CD Player, Headphone Stereo,

 

 

Tape Recorder, Speaker

 

 

Rechargeable batteries

Ten (10) Days

Not

(in exchange for defective item)

Applicable

 

SD Memory Card

Ninety (90)

Not

(in exchange for defective item)

Days

Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries, anten- nas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

To obtain service in the USA please contact:

Panasonic Services Company, Panasonic Plus Department

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032

Tel: 1-800-833-9626 Fax: 1-800-237-9080

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, ade- quately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.

Customer Services Directory

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:

1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER dam- ages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, al- teration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, light- ning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR- RANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or im- ages, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PE- RIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied war- ranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this pro- duct develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your sat- isfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5,

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)

Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

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Panasonic RF-SW50 Preset tuning, Water-resistant Splashproof, Listening caution, Mode selection, Memory presetting

RF-SW50 specifications

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