Panasonic rx ds 12 owners manual

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.

Table of Contents

Precautions ...................................
Listening Caution , .
Location of Controls
Power Sources ......
Common Operations .
Listening to CDs . . . .
Listening to Tapes . . .
Listening to the Radio .........................
Recording Radio Programs .....................
Recording Compact Discs . . .
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 10
Concerning Compact Discs ...................... 11
Concerning Cassette Tapes . . ...... 11
Maintenance .......................... Back cover
Technical Specifications .................. Back cover
Product Service ........................ Back cover

CAUTION:

To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG To
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

a CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol.
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of un-
insulated dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance,

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR 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.

Precautions

Before using this unit please read these operating instruc-
tions carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings
indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions
listed below,

Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.

Safety

1. Power Source-The unit should be connected to power
supply only of the type described in the operating instruc-
tions or as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization-if the unit is equipped with a polarized AC
power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other), that plug will fit into the AC outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. it the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.

3. Power Cord Protection-AC power supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet,
and always grasp the plug body when connecting or '
disconnecting it.

4. Nonuse Periods-When the unit is not used, turn the
power off. When left unused for a long period of time, the
unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

Installation

Environment

1. Water and Moisture-Do not use this unit near water-
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool,
or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided.

2. Condensation-Moisture may form on the lens in the
following conditions...
timmediately after a heater has been turned on,
tin a steamy or very humid room.

Iwhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environ-
ment to a warm one.

It moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate

properly. To correct this problem, turn on the power and

wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

3. Heat-The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators and the like, It also should not
be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater
than 35°C (95°F).

Placement

1. Ventilation-The unit should be situated so that its loca-
tion or position does not interfere with its proper ventila-
tion. Allow 10 cm (4) clearance from the rear of the unit.

2. Foreign Material-Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do
not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dustumechani-
cal vibration, or shock.

3. Magnetism~The unit should be situated away from
equipment or devices that generate strong magnetic
Iields.

4. Stacking-Do not place heavy objects, other than sys-
tem components, on top of the unit,