Portable Stereo CD System Operating Instructions Model No. RX-ES27 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before use The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. RX-ES27 MODEL NUMBER! SERIAL NUMBER User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER of Contents DearTable Customer Before use Supplied Accessories .........
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Safety Maintenance 6. Attachments and accessories— Use only the attachments and accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Installation Placement 1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation.
Use of Batteries A 7 • If this unit is not used for a long period of time or is used only from an AC power source, remove all the batteries to prevent potential damage due to possible battery leakage. • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. • Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water.
Location of Controls A 7 A ■ 1 2 3 4 Basic controls Number Designation Reference Page 1 Standby/on switch ( POWER /I ) 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 8 9 Note These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism. B 7 0 ! @ $ C 7 7 Preset equalizer button (PRESET EQ) ..................... 17 Play timer/record timer button (˚ PLAY/REC) ........ 18 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) ....................
The Remote Control A 7 A ■ ∞ SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM REPEAT PRESET EQ TUNER CD ⁄ Number ¤ ∞ Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ....................................... 19 § Numbered buttons ............................................ 9, 11, 12 ≥ FM mode/BP button (FM MODE/BP) ..................... 8, 16 • Tape counter reset button (C-RESET) ...................... 13 ª Sound virtualizer button (S.VIRTUALIZER) ..............
3 7 1 7 Setting the Clock 4 2 •7 7 This is a twelve hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock to 1:30 p.m. /I ] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [ ■ 2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select clock. ■ POWER ON ˚PLAY Clock ˚REC OFF ON ˚REC 3 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE ■ CD SKIP Original display Within 10 seconds 1 7 7 ○ ○ ○ 7 ○ ○ ] to set the time. 4 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to start the clock. ■ POWE R The original display is restored shortly after.
3 7 A 2 7 1 7 The Radio Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ POWER /I ]. A 1 Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. ■ (Unit comes on when using AC power.) Each time you press the button: AM ↔ FM 1 7 2 7 Listening ○ ○ ○ 3 7 ○ ○ B 7 ○ ○ Q] [ REW/–/Q 2 Press ■ station. “ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. ■ B ○ ○ ” is displayed during FM stereo broadcasts.
2 1 •7 2 7 7 A The Radio Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ POWER /I ]. Preset tuning Tuning is simpler if you preset stations. You can preset 12 FM and 12 AM stations. A 1 7 2 7 ○ ○ ○ 2 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 1 7 PGM/-CLEAR Presetting radio stations Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset. (\ page 8) 1 Press [•MEMORY CLEAR]. ■ 2 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE ■ * While “ ” is flashing CD SKIP ] to select a channel and press [•MEMORY *CLEAR].
CDs 2 7 TAPE ⁄ CD 1 Press [0 CD] to open the tray. ■ (The unit comes on.) Load a CD and press [0 CD] to close the tray. 2 Press [ 6 CD] to start play. ■ 3 Press [ +, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. ■ Plays to the end of the CD and stops. Listening To stop play 3 7 Press [L TAPE/CD]. 1 7 One touch play (When using AC power) When a CD is loaded, press [ 6 CD]. The unit comes on and play starts. To pause play 1 7 Press [ 6 CD] during play. Press again to resume play.
CDs Other modes of play SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 RANDOM REPEAT FM MODE/BP C RESET PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER Remote control only A REPEAT FF Direct access play Starts play from a selected track Select the track with the numbered buttons. 2 7 CD S.VIRTUALIZER REW A 7 Preparation: Press [L] to switch to CD mode. PGM/-CLEAR ≥10], then the two digits.
TAPE ⁄ CD CDs 3 1 7 2 7 7 Program play Select up to 36 tracks to play in the order you choose. On the main unit Preparation: Press [ … TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. 1 7 Track number [TIME/PRESET TUNE 1 Turn ■ the track. 2 Press [•MEMORY CLEAR]. ■ Play time CD SKIP ] to select * Listening Repeat steps ■ 1 and ■ 2 to program other tracks. 2 7 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Programmed track ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 Press [ 6 CD] to start play.
Cassettes TAPE ⁄ CD 1 Press [0 DECK] to open the deck. ■ REW (The unit comes on.) Load a cassette and close the deck by hand. 2 Press [ : TAPE] to start play. ■ 3 Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. ■ To stop play Listening 1 7 2 7 3 7 Press [ L TAPE/CD]. One touch play (When using AC power) When a cassette is loaded, press [: TAPE]. The unit comes on and play starts. Side to be played back facing up Fast-forward and rewind DECK Press [REW / – / Q] (rewind) or [R / + / FF] (fast-forward).
A 7 Tips on Recording To protect tapes against further recording A Side A Erasure prevention The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown. B Tab for side “B” Tab for side “A” To re-record Normal position tape A B 7 3 1 Erasing recordings 1 Press [0 DECK] to open the deck and insert the cassette with Adhesive tape the side to be erased facing up. 2 Press [L TAPE/CD] to switch to TAPE mode. 3 Press [a/ J].
Recording CDs 3 7 7 7 4 ALL-REC 2 7 1 Records the whole CD or selected tracks. When the tape finishes before CD, recording and CD pauses for you to resume recording on the opposite side. Preparation: Insert a CD (\ page 10). 1 Press [ L TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. ■ 2 Press [CD REC MODE] to display “ALL-REC”. ■ Each time you press the button: ALL-REC ○ [0 DECK] to open the deck and load a cas3 Press ■ sette with the side for recording facing up. 4 Press [a/ J] to start recording.
A Recording CDs 2 3 4 7 1 7 7 7 A ■ 1-REC Records a selected track from the CD and stops. Preparations: Insert a CD (\ page 10) and a cassette (\ page 13). Wind the tape on to where you want to start recording. 1 7 2 7 ○ ○ 3 7 ○ Recording ○ ○ ○ 1 Press [L TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. ■ 2 Press [CD REC MODE] to display “1-REC”.
A 7 A Sound Quality PRESET EQ You can choose one of four types of sound quality. a XBS: Adds punch to rock b Clear: Clarifies higher sounds c Soft: For background music d Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting. Each time you press the button: a XBS b Clear c Soft d Vocal EQ-OFF (cancelled) Note Changes to sound quality do not affect recordings.
5 7 3 1 •7 2 •7 7 2 •7 3 7 4 7 2 1 The Play and Record Timer 2 You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station (record timer). 1 Preparations: Turn the unit on and set the clock. (\ page 7) • For play timer, prepare the music source (tape/CD/radio) for listening, and set the volume. • For record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tab (\ page 14: ■ A ) and load the cassette with the side for recording facing up.
A A 7 Remote control only ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You can set the unit to turn off after certain time. (e.g. when you want to fall asleep while listening to music.) SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY SLEEP ○ The Sleep Timer ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes). PGM/-CLEAR ○ ○ Each time you press the button: SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120 SLEEP OFF ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To cancel Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the below 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 Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (e.g. 4) Common problems Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions. Replace the batteries or use household AC power.
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) 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.
Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 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.
