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Portable Stereo CD System Operating Instructions RX-ES25 Model No. RX-ES20 EB GN Note: The “EB” indication shown on the packing case indicates United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions com- pletely. Please keep this manual for future refer- ence.
Dear Customer Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Table of Contents Before use Supplied Accessories ... 2 Precautions ... 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ... 3 Use of Batteries ... 4 Power Sources ...
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text careful- This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
AC IN (R20/LR20, D, UM-1) (R6/LR6, AA, UM-3) RQT5189 • If this unit is not used for a long period of time or is used • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. AC mains lead (included) •...
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on. RX-ES20 Standby/on indicator ( The indicator lights green when the unit is turned on.
DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY PGM/-CLEAR PHONES Setting the Clock • This is a twenty-four hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock to 13:30. Press [ Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Each time you press the button: CLOCK Original display Within 10 seconds...
PRESET EQ TAPE S.VIRTUALIZER • AUTO SCAN – TUNER AUTO SCAN AUTO SCAN FM MODE/BP FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER S.VIRTUALIZER AUTO SCAN PRESET TUNE CD SKIP VOLUME RQT5189 Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ Remote control only You can search for a station by listening to all tuned-in stations for 8 seconds each.
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SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY PGM/-CLEAR PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER TUNER S.VIRTUALIZER AUTO SCAN PRESET TUNE CD SKIP – VOLUME Indicates preset scan PRESET TUNE PRESET TUNE CD SKIP CD SKIP PRESET TUNE PRESET TUNE CD SKIP CD SKIP The Radio •...
Track number in play RQT5189 TAPE CD To stop play Press [ One touch play When a CD is loaded, press [ The unit comes on and play starts. To pause play Press [ Press again to resume play. To skip tracks Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE counter-clockwise (backward).
SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY Numbered buttons FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER S.VIRTUALIZER REPEAT RANDOM Other modes of play Preparation: Press [ n ] to switch to CD mode. Remote control only PGM/-CLEAR Direct access play Starts play from a selected track REPEAT Select the track with the numbered buttons.
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Programmed track FM MODE/BP C RESET PRESET EQ TAPE S.VIRTUALIZER AUTO SCAN PGM/-CLEAR Programmed track RQT5189 TAPE CD On the main unit Preparation: Press [ Track number Play time Repeat step Play sequence On the remote control Preparation: Press [ PGM/-CLEAR The program remains intact even if play is stopped or the unit is RANDOM...
TAPE CD Side to be played back facing up Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing you. SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY PGM/-CLEAR FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM REPEAT PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER Cassettes Press [0 DECK] to open the deck. (The unit comes on.) Load a cassette and close the deck by hand.
To protect tapes against further recording Side A Tab for side “A” Tab for side “B” To re-record Normal position tape Insert the cassette with the exposed tape facing you. TAPE CD RQT5189 The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.
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TAPE CD Recording CDs ALL-REC 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 ( Press [ n TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. Press [ CD REC MODE ] to display “ALL-REC”.
TAPE CD FM MODE/BP FM MODE/BP C RESET PRESET EQ RQT5189 TAPE CD PGM/-CLEAR RANDOM REPEAT TAPE TUNER Recording CDs 1-REC Records a selected track from the CD and stops. Preparation: Insert a CD ( page 10) and a cassette ( Wind the tape on to where you want to start recording.
PRESET EQ PRESET EQ CLEAR SOFT VOCAL FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER S.VIRTUALIZER S.VIRTUALIZER AUTO SCAN PRESET TUNE CD SKIP S.VIRTUALIZER Sound Quality You can choose one of four types of sound quality. a a a a a XBS: Adds punch to rock b b b b b Clear: Clarifies higher sounds c c c c c Soft: For background music d d d d d Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals...
FOR PLAY TIMER Start Finish RQT5189 • • • 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). Preparations: Turn the unit on and set the clock. (\ page 7) •...
SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY SLEEP PGM/-CLEAR SLEEP SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY TIMER FADER PGM/-CLEAR TIMER FADER The Sleep Timer 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.) Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).
12 V [Eight R20/LR20(D, UM-1)batteries] • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 6 V [Four R6/LR6 (AA, UM-3) batteries] • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. 529 x 144 x 276 mm (RX-ES25) 4.5 kg without batteries (RX-ES20) 4.0 kg without batteries RQT5189-1B L1099TL1119...