Panasonic RQ-L11 Panasonic Limited Warranty, Recording, Playback, Product Service, Batteries

RECORDING

To record with VAS (Voice Activated System) function

	RQ-L51	RQ-L31
The sound is recorded automatically,			1: If you wish to record lower levels of
so there is no tape waste.			sound than usual.
To use VAS , set the [VAS] selector to			2: If you wish to record only the louder
“1” or “2” in step 4.			sounds.
			Note:
			After using VAS , set the [VAS] selec-
			tor to “OFF”

To record through an external microphone

	RQ-L51	RQ-L31
Plug the external microphone (not in-			≥You can use a condenser micro-
cluded) into the [MIC (PLUG IN			phone without a built-in power supply.
POWER)] jack.			≥Plug type: 3.5 mm (1⁄8 in.) monaural

Monitoring

The sound can be heard with an op-	Note:
tional earphone plugged into the	≥You can not adjust the volume during
[EARPHONE] jack.	recording.
≥Plug type: 3.5 mm (1⁄8 in.) monaural

Record prevention

CAUTION	≥Avoid using or placing this unit near
	sources of heat. Do not leave it in an au-
	tomobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
	long period of time with doors and win-
	dows closed.
	≥To avoid product damage, do not expose
	this product to rain, water or other liquids.
	≥If a gritty noise is heard, wipe away the dirt
	on the plug.
	Listening caution
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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, re- duce volume or discontinue use.

Do not use while operating a motorized ve- hicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is il- legal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or tem- porarily discontinue use in potentially haz- ardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

≥Mobile phones can cause noise if used too close to the unit. Separate if this occurs.

≥Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat.

≥This speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place it near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.

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

Guard against this by setting your equip- ment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

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 comfortable sound level:

≥Set the dial and leave it there.

PLAYBACK

Removing the tab(s) of the cassette	To record again, cover the hole of the
(with a small screwdriver) will prevent	tab with adhesive tape.
accidental erasure.
Side A
A
	A
A
Tab for side A	Adhesive tape
Tab for side B

Cue and review

Sound can be monitored at a high speed as long as the [FF/CUE] (cue) or [REW/REV] (review) is held down during playback.

When the button is released, normal playback will start.

Product Service

1.Damage requiring service—The unit should be ser- viced by qualified service personnel if:

1.(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been

damaged; or

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

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

1.(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

1.(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet dam- aged.

2.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3.Replacement parts—When parts need replacing en- sure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufac- turer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4.Safety check—After repairs or service, 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 consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

BATTERIES

≥Align the poles (d and e) properly when inserting the batteries.

≥Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Specifications

≥Do not recharge ordinary dry cell bat- teries.

≥Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

≥Do not use the batteries if the cover- ing has been peeled off.

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in con- tact with any part of your body.

≥If rechargeable batteries are to be

used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.

Track system Recording system Monitor system Power requirement

Battery:

Rechargeable

battery: RQ-L51

AC: RQ-L51

2 track, monaural

DC bias, Magnet erase Fix

DC 3 V (two R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 batteries)

DC 2.4 V

With two included rechargeable batteries 120 V, 60 Hz

Jack
Input:
			MIC; 0.25 mV (150–600∞)
	RQ-L51	RQ-L31
Output:			EARPHONE; 8 ∞
Dimensions (W∑H∑D)
			86.0q112.1q37.2 mm
			(33⁄8"q47⁄16"q115⁄32")
Mass
			199 g (7 oz.) with
	RQ-L51
			rechargeable batteries

Battery level indicators

The [BATT LEVEL] indicators light	When the batteries are weak
during operation. As the charge re-	The indicator under “E” becomes dim
duces the lamps go out.	or turns off.

MAINTE-	If the surfaces are dirty	For a cleaner crisper sound
	To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry	Clean the heads regularly to assure good
NANCE
	cloth.	quality playback and recording. Use a clean-

RQ-L31 RQ-L11

Frequency range

Playback:

Rec/Playback:

Power consumption; 5 W With included AC adaptor/charger

Power consumption in standby mode : 1.3 W

With optional Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31

180Hz–7000 Hz

250Hz–6300 Hz

	RQ-L31	163 g (5.7 oz.) without
		batteries
		157 g (5.5 oz.) without
	RQ-L11
		batteries
Play time:
[When used at 25uC (77uF) on a flat, stable surface]
Alkaline dry cell batteries;
	Recording:	About 25 hours
	Playback:	About 17 hours (				)
			RQ-L51		RQ-L31
		About 18 hours (		)
			RQ-L11
Included rechargeable batteries
( RQ-L51only);

≥Never use the alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

ing tape (not included).

Tape speed

Recording	About 10 hours
Playback	About 7.5 hours

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

RQ-L51 RQ-L31

RQ-L11

4.8cm/s (17⁄8 ips) and

1.6cm/s (5⁄8 ips)

4.8cm/s (17⁄8 ips)

¡The play time may be less depending on the operating conditions.

Note:

Speaker 3.6 cm (17⁄16") 4 ∞

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,	Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America	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 Limited Warranty

If you ship the product

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence from the date of original purchase):

For one (1) year—Radio, Clock Radio, Radio with Tape Player or Recorder, Speaker, IC Recorder

For ten (10) days—Batteries—(whenapplicable)—New re- chargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.

For ninety (90) days—SD Memory Card—New SD card of the same memory capacity in exchange for a defective SD Card for ninety (90) days.

For assistance in the U.S.A. in obtaining repairs contact:

Panasonic Services Company

Panasonic PLUS Department

20421 84th Avenue South

Kent, WA 98032

Phone: 1-800-833-9626

FAX: 1-800-237-9080

If repair is needed during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to furnish a sales receipt/proof of purchase indi- cating date of purchase.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the above address. This warranty is extended only to the origi- nal purchaser.

For assistance in Puerto Rico contact, Panasonic Sales Company.

Tel. (787) 750-4300

Fax. (787) 768-2910

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishan- dling, misapplication, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, im- proper maintenance, alteration, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, modifica- tion, line power surge, or commercial use of the product, or damage that is attributable to acts of God, or service by anyone other than a PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY Factory Servicenter.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDEN- TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI- TATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations 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 you have a problem with this product that is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the Company address indicated above.

Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to make repairs.

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