Troubleshooting guide
Specifications
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, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 1.
No operation.
The hold function is on. Switch the function off.
Poor reception status. A lot of noise or distortion.
•(For AM broadcasting) reorient the unit.
•(For FM broadcasting) change the length or reception angle of the rod antenna.
•You may have difficulty in listening to the radio inside a building or on a vehicle because of weakened radio waves. Use as near a window as possible.
•If the unit is used near another radio or electronic equipment such as TV or video, interference may occur, generating noise. Try turning off the power of the nearby radio, TV, video, etc.
•If the unit is suddenly transported from a cool place to a warm place, it may not operate normally. This is because condensation could have occurred in the operating part of the unit. With the power turned off, leave the unit as it is until it conforms to room temperature. After about 60 minutes, it is restored to normal.
•Moving a mobile phone close to the unit can cause noise. Use the unit away from any mobile phone.
•When the remaining battery level becomes low, sound may result in low volume or may be distorted. Crank the handle to charge or replace the
No sound comes out of the unit.
The volume sets to the minimum. Adjust with the [VOL] button.
The unit was hand cranked and charged, but it cannot be operated.
The battery selector switch in the [DRY BATTERY] position. Switch to
[RECHARGEABLE BATTERY].
The battery selector switch in the [RECHARGEABLE BATTERY] position. Switch to [DRY BATTERY].
Even after the rechargeable batteries are charged, the runtime is shorter than usual.
•The runtime may become shorter if the rechargeable batteries are charged for the first time or after hours of nonuse. They are restored to normal after repeated use.
•When battery runtime is extremely shorter than normal even if it is charged, it would be considered to be at the end of its life.
The
The display panel light often flickers or goes out.
■Allergies
•Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.
■Precautions for listening with the Headphones or Earphones
•Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
•If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
•Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
•You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
•Even if your headphones or earphones are the
CAUTION
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Disposal of the unit
■How to remove rechargeable batteries
The illustration is intended to describe how to dispose of the unit but not how to repair it. Once disassembled, it is impossible to reassemble.
•Disassemble the unit after the rechargeable batteries are all used up.
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•Using a screwdriver, follow the procedure below to disassemble. (No screwdriver is supplied)
•Please contact the store where you bought the unit if you cannot remove the batteries.
Power Rechargeable battery DC 4.8 V 300 mAh (Equipped with 4 nickel– metal hydride rechargeable battery pack)
Received | FM: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (0.2 MHz step) |
frequency | FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (0.1 MHz step) |
| AM: 520 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step) |
Speaker | 2.8 cm |
Headphone | Recommended impedance 8 Ω Φ 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) |
terminal | (monaural) |
Mobile phone | DC OUT MAX 5 V 0.5 A |
charging jack | (For turn of the handle at a rate of about 120 revolutions per minute) |
Max. effective | 250 mW (with rechargeable batteries in use) |
output power | 230 mW (with |
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| Alkaline battery | Rechargeable battery∗1, ∗2 |
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| FM/AM | approx. 24 h. | approx. 14 min. |
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| LIGHT | approx. 100 h. | approx. 3 h. |
| SIREN | approx. 20 h. | approx. 20 min. |
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Max. outer | 144.5 mm x 55.6 mm x 59.0 mm |
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Main body | 140.4 mm x 54.4 mm x 52.0 mm |
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Mass (Weight) | Approx. 288 (10.2 oz) (with batteries) | ||
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Operating | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
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Owner’s Manual
FM-AM 2-Band Receiver
Model No.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
If you have any questions, visit: www.panasonic.com/support
The warranty can be found on page 1.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
FCC Note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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When the battery level becomes low, the display light tends to flicker or go out. Crank the handle to charge or replace the
Safety precautions
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Handling of used
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To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone- or earphone- cables, only use adequate accessories with a cable length of less than 3 m (9.8 ft.).
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• Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. |
• To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids. |
• The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near |
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Screws on the back of the unit
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rechargeable batteries
• Insulate the terminals with cellophane tape or similar tape.
Connector • Do not disassemble the batteries.
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on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option | THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY | |||
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished | COVERAGE”. | |||
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or other devices easily influenced by a magnet. |
• If the unit and a mobile phone are being used in close proximity to each other, keep |
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• Check the operating status of the unit about once every 6 months. |
■Dry-cell battery
•Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use the batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
•Align the poles 
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correctly when inserting the battery.
•Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
•Battery mishandling can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the leaked fluid comes into contact with. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.
•Keep the LR03 (AAA size) batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and intestinal damage.
■Rechargeable battery
This unit has a
When disposing of the used product, remove the
Never disassemble the unit except when disposing of it.
The following is the caution for removing the battery when disposing of this unit.
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not short circuit.
•Do not disassemble, crush.
•Do not
•Do not place in microwave ovens.
•Do not touch leaking batteries with bare hands.
1Remove 4 screws on the back side of the unit
•Remove the front case.
2Remove 3 connectors from the board and unscrew 2 screws in the board
•Remove the board.
3Remove 2 screws from the part holding the rechargeable batteries
•Remove the rechargeable batteries.
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call
Maintenance
Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth.
•If the unit becomes too dirty, wring a cloth moistened in water, wipe the dirt with it and clean with a dry cloth.
•Do not use solvents including benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, a chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the exterior case to be deformed or the coating to come off.
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