Care and Use

To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone-, earphone- or microphone cable, only use adequate accessories with cable length less than 3 m.

Unit

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 the doors and windows closed.

To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.

Do not keep this unit and magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.

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

Batteries

Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.

Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting the batteries. Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries. Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit

for a long time.

Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or sub- ject to excessive heat.

Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, con- sult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if elec- trolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

Keep out of the reach of small children. Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and intestinal damage.

Allergies

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

Listening caution

EST. 1924

Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high vol- ume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extend- ed 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 discontin- ue use in potentially hazardous 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.

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.

To establish a safe level:

Start your volume control at a low setting.

Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfort- ably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

Leave it there.

Product Service

1.Damage requiring service— The 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 normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

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

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 ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer 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:

In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 7.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

The serial number of this product can be found on the back of the cas- sette 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 identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER

RR-QR180

SERIAL NUMBER

 

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

–If you see this symbol–

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.

TELEPHONE NUMBER

ONLY FOR U.S.A.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product listed below does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (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 (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished 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 CD

One (1) Year

One (1) Year

Player, IC Recorder, Headphone Stereo, Tape Recorder

 

 

Rechargeable batteries

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

(in exchange for defective item)

 

 

SD Memory Card

Ninety (90) Days

Not Applicable

(in exchange for defective item)

 

 

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, antennas, 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 Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately 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

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 10 am–7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

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 damages 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, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (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 images, 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 PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WAR- RANTY.

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 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 product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, 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.

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday–Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

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

F1104

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ONLY FOR CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product

One (1) year, parts and labour

Panasonic Audio & DVD Product

One (1) year, parts and labour

Accessories including rechargeable batteries

Ninety (90) days

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of authorized Panasonic service facility.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied war- ranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #:

(905) 624-5505

 

1-800 #:

1-800-561-5505

 

Fax #:

(905) 238-2360

 

Email link:

“Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Link: “ServicentresTMlocator” under “Customer Support”

Panasonic Factory Service:

Richmond,

Mississauga, Ontario

British Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.

12111 Riverside Way

Mississauga, ON

Richmond, BC

L4W 2T3

V6W 1K8

Tel: (905) 624-8447

Tel: (604) 278-4211

Fax: (905) 238-2418

Fax: (604) 278-5627

 

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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