Function
Stop
Fast forward or rewind
Temporary stop
Function
Stop
Temporary stop
Operation
Press [
∫
STOP].
Set [PAUSE] to PAUSE.
To resume recording set it to OFF position.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely. Please keep
this manual for future reference.
First of all, remove the head spacer.
Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
RQ-A200
P
The serial number of this product can be found on the
back of the cassette compartment cover or inside the
battery compartment.
Please note them in the space provided below and
keep as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in the event of theft.
MODEL NUMBER
RQ-A200
SERIAL NUMBER
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
p
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of
America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
c
1999 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Taiwan.
RQTT0362-P
F1199KB0 (D)
1
Stereo headphones. . . . . . . . . . RFEV705P-KY
2
Hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RKHT0001-K
≥
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web
site (http://www.panasonic.com).
≥
Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement
parts.
Supplied Accessories
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 fre-
quency 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 tele-
vision reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one of the following measures:
≥
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥
Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
≥
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 equip-
ment 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 de-
vice must accept any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
Before use
Power source
∫
Listening through stereo headphones
Plug stereo headphones (included) into [
Ë
], and
set [
!
,
Ë
,
Ë
XBS] to [
Ë
].
∫
Listening through the speaker
Set [
!
,
Ë
,
Ë
XBS] to [
!
].
∫
Dry cell batteries
Use two R6/LR6, AA UM-3 (not included) batter-
ies.
∫
AC power operation
Use the Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31 (not in-
cluded).
≥
When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from
the AC power outlet.
Ë
Ë
Ë
R
L
A
B
-
+
2 R6/LR6,AA, UM-3 batteries
DC IN 3V
K
AC adaptor
Press in and down
towards the minus
end.
≥
Listening to the radio
Speaker
FM RECEPTION/B.P.
Ë
D
1
2
3
FM AM
TAPE
OFF
TUNING
V
OLUME
≥
To record through the built-in microphone (monaural)
∫
STOP
VOLUME
Built-in MIC
STEREO MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
STEREO MIC [Plug type : 3.5mm (
1
/
8
in.) Stereo]
Ë
FM RECEPTION/B.P.
E
1
3
4
PAUSE
(OFF)
FM AM
TAPE
OFF
REC
2
Recording
side
≥
To playback tapes
5
FF/CUE
6
REW/REV
Speaker
∫
STOP
Ë
C
1
3
2
4
5
PAUSE
(OFF)
PLAY
V
OLUME
FM AM
TAPE
OFF
Playback side
Basic operation
You can use normal position type tapes only.
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.
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart for a possible cause of the
problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your
part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
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 directory of Authorized Service Centers
(enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer
for instructions.
For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter 1-800-211-7262 or
web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
BEFORE
CALLING
PROBLEM
No operations.
≥
No sounds.
≥
A gritty noise is heard.
CHECKPOINT
≥
Have the batteries been installed with its polarities (
+
,
-
)
reversed?
≥
Is the headphone plug firmly connected to [
Ë
]?
≥
Is [
!
,
Ë
,
Ë
XBS] set correctly?
≥
Is the plug dirty?
Cannot hear music-too noisy.
Separate the unit from mobile phone.
No recording.
Have the tape’s accidental prevention tabs been broken
out?
A
B
Attaching a hand strap (included)
The unit is easier to carry around if you
attach a hand strap as shown below.
Hand strap
Ring
Basic operation
Basic operation
Operation
Set [TAPE (OFF), FM, AM] to [TAPE (OFF)].
D
E
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.
Function
Off
C
