Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Model No.
The serial number of this product can be found on the back of the cassette 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 SERIAL NUMBER
Supplied Accessories
1 Stereo headphones. . . . . . . . . . RFEV705P-KY 2 Hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RKHT0009-K
�To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). �Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement parts.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: �Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. �Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. �Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. �Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user�s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RQ-A220
RQ-A220
MHz
Attaching a hand strap (included)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com
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FM
88
92
96
100 104 108
AM
530 600
800 1000 1300 1700
kHz
The unit is easier to carry around if you attach a hand strap as shown below.
TUNE
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (�PSC�)
Ave. 65 de InfanterÃa, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 c2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Printed in Taiwan. RQTT0521-P F0203TT0
Hand strap
Ring
P
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Listening to the radio
D
TAPE FM AM OFF
Before operation Remove the head spacer.
D
1
FM RECEPTION/B.P. NOR/ CITY/
Before use
�Listening through stereo headphones Plug stereo headphones (included) into [�], and � set [!, �, �XBS] to [� ]. ! � Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo �Listening through the speaker Set [!, �, �XBS] to [!]. ! ! Plug in firmly.
2
R L
FM
MHz
AM
530 600
88
92
108 96 100 104 800 1000 1300 1700
MHz
kHz
TUNING
PE FM TA OFF AM
TUNE
FM
4 108 100 10 00 1700 92 96 0 1000 13 88 600 80 530
kHz
AM
TUNE
�
XBS
Lights when a station is tuned in
Power source
�Dry cell batteries A Use two R6/LR6, AA UM-3 (not included) batteries. �AC power operation B Use the Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31 (not included). �When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.
3
Speakers
VOL
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Basic operation
Function
Off
A
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER RQ-A220
B
FM AM
Operation
Set [ TAPE (OFF), FM , AM ] to [ TAPE (OFF)].
TUNE
88 92 530 600
96 100 800 1000 104 108 1300 1700
MHz
kHz
Note: If you set selector to [ FM ] or [ AM ] to switch on the radio during tape operation, the button will not be released. In this case, press [�] to release the button.
DC IN 3V
Press in and down towards the minus end.
-
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER RQ-A220
+-
K
+
AC adaptor
�
To record through the built-in microphone (monaural) E
E
1
�STOP
TAPE FM AM OFF
2 R6/LR6,AA, UM-3 batteries
�
2 3
FM AM
PAUSE
To playback tapes
C
C
1 2
TAPE FM AM OFF
AM TAPOFF M E
6REW/REV 5FF/CUE �STOP
PAUSE
REC
6
AM TAPOFF M E
92 88 600 530
TUNE
104 108 100 00 1700 96 13 0 1000 80
MHz
kHz
(OFF)
FM RECEPTION/B.P. NOR/ CITY/
92 88 0 600 53
108 104 100 00 1700 96 13 0 1000 80
MHz kHz
3
(OFF)
Built-in MIC
FM
AM
TUNE
STEREO MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
3X
4
PLAY
�
Recording side
4 5
M NOR
REC DE O M
Speakers �
NORM : Normal recording 3X : Long play recording (See back of page for details.)
5
Playback side
VOL
STEREO MIC [Plug type : 3.5mm (1/8 in.) stereo]
VOL
Basic operation Basic operation
You can use normal position type tapes only. Function
Stop Fast forward or rewind Temporary stop
You can use normal position type tapes only. The sound may not be recorded properly if high position tapes and metal position tapes are used with this unit. Operation Function
Stop Temporary stop Press [�, STOP]. Set [PAUSE] to PAUSE. To resume recording set it to OFF position.
Operation
During playback, press [�, STOP]. In the stop mode, press [5, FF/CUE] (Fast forward) or [6, REW/REV] (Rewind). Set [PAUSE] to PAUSE. To resume playback set it to OFF position.
Note: [1, PLAY] is also depressed with [Â¥, REC ].
Troubleshooting Guide
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, contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail
[email protected], or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
BEFORE CALLING
PROBLEM
No operation.
CHECKPOINT
�Have the batteries been installed with their polarities (+, -) reversed? �Is the headphone plug firmly connected to [�]? � �Is [!, �, �XBS] set correctly? ! �Is the plug dirty? Move the unit away from any mobile phone. Have the tape�s accidental prevention tabs been broken out?
�No sounds. �A gritty noise is heard. Cannot hear music�too noisy. No recording.