Portable Stereo CD System Operating Instructions RX-ES27 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT6274-C RQT6274-C (Cover-3)En3 12/13/01, 4:03 PM...
Power Sources ............4 Please note them in the space provided below and keep for Memory Batteries ............. 4 future reference. Location of Controls ..........5 RX-ES27 The Remote Control ..........6 MODEL NUMBER! Setting the Clock ............7 Using Headphones ........... 7...
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 (See page 19 for details.) 1.
Use of Batteries • 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. Household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) •...
Location of Controls Basic controls Number Designation Reference Page 1 Standby/on switch ( POWER Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Preset equalizer button (PRESET EQ) .....
Setting the Clock • This is a twelve hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock to 1:30 p.m. Press [ ] to turn the unit on. POWER Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select clock. Each time you press the button: Clock ON ˚PLAY ˚PLAY OFF...
The Radio Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ POWER Normal tuning Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. (Unit comes on when using AC power.) Each time you press the button: Q ] or [ R R /+/FF ] to select a Press [ REW/–/Q station.
The Radio • Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ POWER Preset tuning Tuning is simpler if you preset stations. You can preset 12 FM and 12 AM stations. Presetting radio stations SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset. ( page 8) PGM/-CLEAR Press [•MEMORY...
TAPE CD Press [0 CD] to open the tray. (The unit comes on.) Load a CD and press [ CD] to close the tray. Press [ CD] to start play. Plays to the end of the CD and stops. Press [ +, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. To stop play Press [L TAPE/CD].
Other modes of play SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY Preparation: Press [L] to switch to CD mode. Remote control only PGM/-CLEAR Direct access play Numbered buttons Starts play from a selected track REPEAT FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM REPEAT Select the track with the numbered buttons. For two-digit tracks, press [ 10], then the two digits.
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TAPE CD 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. Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select the track. Track number Play time Press [•MEMORY...
Cassettes TAPE CD Press [0 DECK] to open the deck. (The unit comes on.) Load a cassette and close the deck by hand. Press [ : TAPE] to start play. Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. To stop play Press [ L TAPE/CD].
Tips on Recording To protect tapes against further recording Erasure prevention Side A The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown. Erasing recordings Tab for side “B” Tab for side “A” To re-record Press [0 DECK] to open the deck and insert the cassette with Normal position tape...
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 ( page 10). Press [ L TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. Press [ CD REC MODE ] to display “ALL-REC”.
Recording CDs 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. Press [ L TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. TAPE CD Press [ CD REC MODE ] to display “1-REC”.
Sound Quality PRESET EQ 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 Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting.
The Play and Record Timer • • • 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) •...
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.) SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY SLEEP Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes). PGM/-CLEAR Each time you press the button: SLEEP...
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.
For product information or assistance with product operation: Jacks Output PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (16 – 32 ) Contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at Power requirement 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized 120 V, 60 Hz Servicentre closest to you.
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.