Panasonic Portable Stereo Cd System Rx-d29, Rx-d27 Operating Instructions

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Take note of the following points to extend the life of your equipment.
Always read the instructions provided with the software.
Choose discs with this mark:
Continued use of irregular shaped CDs can damage
the unit.
Do not
•use CDs that have extra labels or stickers attached.
Carefully remove leftover adhesive before use.
•attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.
•write anything on the CD.
•clean CDs with liquids. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
•use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
•load a blank CD-R as it will cause abnormal malfunction and may
damage the CD-R.
Note about using a DualDisc
•The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical
specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so
play may not be possible.
•Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it
correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.
Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
Using headphones (not included)
Turn down the volume and connect the headphones to the
[PHONES] jack.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8”)  stereo
~ ~PHONES
Audio software
Take note of the following points to extend the life of your equipment.
Always read the instructions provided with the software.
Discs
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Portable Audio Products Limited Warranty
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BEREQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATEOF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BECHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OFPURCHASE.Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis 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 WAR-
RANTY 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, 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 MER-
CHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
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.comor, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected] 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 00985Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product 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
All Portable Audio Products
except item listed below
Rechargeable batteries (in
exchange for defective item)
Parts
One (1) Year
Ten (10) Days
Labor
One (1) Year
Not applicable
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”.
Mail-In ServiceFor assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
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.
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/consumersupportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou 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
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Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
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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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 11 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product
information” on page 3 if you reside in Canada.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 
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Common Problems
Is the AC power supply cord connected to the unit? Disconnect when using batteries.
Have the batteries been inserted correctly? Check that the poles (+ and –) are correctly aligned. 4
Replace the batteries or use household AC power. The unit doesn’t work on batteries.
“UO1” is displayed.
CD
Indicates an incorrect operation. Read the instructions.
Clean the CD.
Wait for an hour for condensation to dry, then try again.
Make sure the label is facing up.
Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or irregularly shaped.
RX-D29 only
Play of a multi-session disc may not be possible if there is a blank data segment between sessions.
RX-D29 only
If there is large JPEG data etc. within a MP3 file, sound may become muted and play may not be possible.
RX-D29 only
If you try playing a CD that contains MP3 format data and normal audio data (CD-DA), output from
one of the above may become silent, and play may not be possible.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before recording.
“ERROR” is displayed.
Play doesn’t start or display is incorrect.
CD-RW cannot be read.
Radio
Is another remote control being used? Use it further away from this unit.
Is a TV on? Move the unit away from the TV or turn it off. A lot of noise.
Remote control
Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 4
Replace the batteries if they are worn. The remote control doesn’t work.
Cassette
Has the cassette’s tab been removed? Cover the hole with adhesive tape. 9Clean the heads. 3The batteries are flat. Replace the batteries or connect to household AC power.
Press [ PLAY] then [/ STOP/EJECT]. Recording not possible.
Poor sound quality.The cassette cannot be ejected or the lid can’t
be closed when loading a cassette.
Specifications
Frequency range
FM
AM
Sampling frequency
Decoding
Beam source
No. of channels
Wow and flutter
D/A converter
Track system
Monitor system
Recording system
Erasing system
Frequency range
Normal position
Speakers
Full range
Tweeter (RX-D29 only)
Jacks
Output87.5–108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)
520–1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
44.1 kHz
16 bit linear
Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780 nm)
2 channel, stereo
Less than possible measurement data
1 bit DAC
4 track, 2 channel, stereo
Variable sound monitor
AC bias
Multi Pole magnet
50–12000 Hz
(RX-D29) 8 cm (3 
3/20) 3 Ω x 2
(RX-D27) 8 cm (3 3/20) 4 Ω x 2
1.5 cm (19/32) 1 kΩ x 2
PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (32 Ω)Power requirement
AC
Battery
Memory back-up
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Mass120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: (RX-D29) 14 W
(RX-D27 for the U.S.A.) 12 W
(RX-D27 for others) 10 W
9 V (Six R14/LR14, C, UM-2 batteries)
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
4.5 V (Three R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 batteries)
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
408 x 163 x 273 mm
(16 
1/16 x 6 7/16 x 10 3/4)
(RX-D29) 3.5 kg (7 Ib. 12.5 oz.) without batteries
(RX-D27) 3.3 kg (7 Ib. 5.5 oz.) without batteries
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.Power consumption in standby mode: (RX-D29) 2.3 W
(RX-D27) 1.6 W
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler  Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
© 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in China
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