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Owner’s Manual

FM-AM 2-Band Receiver

Model No.

RF-TJ10

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. 
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save 
this manual for future use.

If you have any questions, visit:

 www.panasonic.com/support

The warranty can be found on page 1.

Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s 
authority to operate this device.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. 
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of disposal.

Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

http://www.panasonic.com

© Panasonic Corporation 2014
Printed in China

VQT5J80

M0214KZ0

Specifications

Power

Rechargeable battery 

  DC 4.8 V  300 mAh (Equipped with 4 nickel–

metal hydride rechargeable battery pack)

Dry-cell battery

  DC 4.5 V (3 LR03 (AAA size) batteries)

Received 

frequency

FM: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (0.2 MHz step)
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (0.1 MHz step)
AM: 520 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)

Speaker

2.8 cm (1-

3

/

32

 in.) Round 16 

Ω

 2pcs (monaural)

Headphone 

terminal

Recommended impedance 8 

Ω

  

Φ

 3.5 mm (

1

/

8

 in.) 

(monaural)

Mobile phone 

charging jack

DC OUT MAX 5 V 0.5 A
(For turn of the handle at a rate of about 120 revolutions per minute)

Max. effective 

output power

250 mW (with rechargeable batteries in use)
230 mW (with dry-cell batteries in use)

Battery runtime

Power

Alkaline battery
When the Panasonic alkaline 
LR03 (AAA size) battery is used

2

Rechargeable battery

1, 

2

 

(built-in)

FM/AM

approx. 24 h.

approx. 14 min.

(At an output power of approx. 1 mW)

LIGHT

approx. 100 h.

approx. 3 h.

SIREN

approx. 20 h.

approx. 20 min.

1

  For the handle turn at a rate of about 120 revolutions per minute for 1 minute.

2

  Depending on the use conditions, the battery runtime may become shorter.

Max. outer 

dimensions 
(W x H x D)

144.5 mm x 55.6 mm x 59.0 mm
(5-

11

/

16

 in. x 2-

3

/

16

 in. x 2-

5

/

16

 in.)

Main body 

dimensions 
(W x H x D)

140.4 mm x 54.4 mm x 52.0 mm
(5-

17

/

32

 in. x 2-

5

/

32

 in. x 2-

1

/

16

 in.)

Mass (Weight)

Approx. 288   (10.2 oz) (with batteries)
Approx. 254   (9.0 oz) (without batteries)

Operating 

temperature range

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Operating 

humidity range

20%RH to 80%RH (no condensation)

 

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

Allergies

 

• Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts 

that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic 
reactions.

 

Precautions for listening with the Headphones or Earphones

 

• Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts 

advise against continuous extended play.

 

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

 

• Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is 

illegal in many areas.

 

• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially 

hazardous situations.

 

• Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you 

hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s 
around you.

CAUTION

 

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 

the type recommended by the manufacturer.

 

• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or 

dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Disposal of the unit

 

How to remove rechargeable batteries

The illustration is intended to describe how to dispose of the unit 
but not how to repair it. Once disassembled, it is impossible to 
reassemble.

 

• Disassemble the unit after the rechargeable batteries are all used up.

 

• If dry-cell batteries are used, keep them removed.

 

• Using a screwdriver, follow the procedure below to disassemble. 

(No screwdriver is supplied)

 

• Please contact the store where you bought the unit if you cannot remove 

the batteries.

1

3

2

Screws on the back 
of the unit

Front case

Board

Rechargeable 
battery holder

Rechargeable 
batteries

Connector

Keep disassembled 
parts out of the 
reach of infants or 
young children.

Handling of used 
rechargeable 
batteries

 

• Insulate the 

terminals with 
cellophane tape 
or similar tape.

 

• Do not 

disassemble the 
batteries.

1

Remove 4 screws on the back side of the unit

 

• Remove the front case.

2

Remove 3 connectors from the board and unscrew 

2 screws in the board

 

• Remove the board.

3

Remove 2 screws from the part holding the 

rechargeable batteries

 

• Remove the rechargeable batteries.

A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth.

 

• If the unit becomes too dirty, wring a cloth moistened in water, wipe the 

dirt with it and clean with a dry cloth.

 

• Do not use solvents including benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, 

a chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the exterior case to be deformed 
or the coating to come off.

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 “Customer Services Directory (United States 
and Puerto Rico)” on page 1.

No operation.

The hold function is on. Switch the function off.

Poor reception status. A lot of noise or distortion.

 

• (For AM broadcasting) reorient the unit.

 

• (For FM broadcasting) change the length or reception angle of the rod antenna.

 

• You may have difficulty in listening to the radio inside a building or on a vehicle 

because of weakened radio waves. Use as near a window as possible.

 

• If the unit is used near another radio or electronic equipment such as TV or video, 

interference may occur, generating noise. Try turning off the power of the nearby 
radio, TV, video, etc.

 

• If the unit is suddenly transported from a cool place to a warm place, it may 

not operate normally. This is because condensation could have occurred in the 
operating part of the unit. With the power turned off, leave the unit as it is until it 
conforms to room temperature. After about 60 minutes, it is restored to normal.

 

• Moving a mobile phone close to the unit can cause noise. Use the unit away from 

any mobile phone.

 

• When the remaining battery level becomes low, sound may result in low volume or 

may be distorted. Crank the handle to charge or replace the dry-cell batteries.

No sound comes out of the unit.

The volume sets to the minimum. Adjust with the [VOL] button.

The unit was hand cranked and charged, but it cannot be operated.

The battery selector switch in the [DRY BATTERY] position. Switch to 
[RECHARGEABLE BATTERY].

Dry-cell batteries were put in the unit, but it does not operate on the dry-cell 
batteries.

The battery selector switch in the [RECHARGEABLE BATTERY] position. Switch to 
[DRY BATTERY].

Even after the rechargeable batteries are charged, the runtime is shorter than usual.

 

• The runtime may become shorter if the rechargeable batteries are charged for the 

first time or after hours of nonuse. They are restored to normal after repeated use.

 

• When battery runtime is extremely shorter than normal even if it is charged, it would 

be considered to be at the end of its life.
The built-in rechargeable batteries are designed specifically for this unit. Please 
contact the sales store where you bought the unit for replacement of the 
rechargeable batteries.

The display panel light often flickers or goes out.

When the battery level becomes low, the display light tends to flicker or go out. 
Crank the handle to charge or replace the dry-cell batteries.

Safety precautions

To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone- or earphone- 
cables, only use adequate accessories with a cable length of less than 3 m 
(9.8 ft.).

 

Unit

 

• The radio is not splash resistant or waterproof.

 

• Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. 

 

• To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.

 

• The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near 

televisions, personal computers, magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes) 
or other devices easily influenced by a magnet.

 

• If the unit and a mobile phone are being used in close proximity to each other, keep 

the two away from each other.

 

• Check the operating status of the unit about once every 6 months.

 

Dry-cell battery

 

• Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use the batteries if the covering 

has been peeled off.

 

• Align the poles   and   correctly when inserting the battery.

 

• Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.

 

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

 

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 

time with doors and windows closed.

 

• Battery mishandling can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the 

leaked fluid comes into contact with. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult 
your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part 
of your body.

 

• Keep the LR03 (AAA size) batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 

Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and intestinal damage.

 

Rechargeable battery

This unit has a built-in rechargeable battery.
When disposing of the used product, remove the built-in rechargeable batteries (page 7), 
and extend your cooperation to a recycling program.

Never disassemble the unit except when disposing of it.

The following is the caution for removing the battery when disposing of this unit.

 

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

 

• Do not short circuit.

 

• Do not disassemble, crush.

 

• Do not re-use.

 

• Do not place in microwave ovens.

 

• Do not touch leaking batteries with bare hands.

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Panasonic Products   Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic 
Corporation of North America (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, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund 
will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name

Parts

Labor

FM-AM 2-Band Receiver

1 Year

1 Year

All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries)

90 Days

Not Applicable

Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries

10 Days

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. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for 
non-rechargeable 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 Service--Online Repair Request

Online Repair Request

To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at 
www.panasonic.com/repair.

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner’s Manual, 
and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium 
Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is 
committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a 
return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered 
receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE 
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF 
PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED 
FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This 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 Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, 
or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY 
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 
for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, 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 Service Center. 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.

Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service 
Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests 
by visiting our Web Site at:       

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:    

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner’s Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our 
Web Site at:                        http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:     [email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:     1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

As of January 2014

Limited Warranty

The serial number of this product can be found in the dry-cell battery box. 
Remove the dry-cell battery box lid to see it.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER

   RF-TJ10 

SERIAL NUMBER   

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the unit.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE   
DEALER NAME   
DEALER ADDRESS   
TELEPHONE NUMBER   

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