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Panasonic Corporation

Web Site

: http://www.panasonic.com

© Panasonic Corporation 2020

Manufactured by:
      Panasonic Corporation  
      Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Authorized Representative in Europe: 
      Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
      Panasonic Testing Centre

       

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 

 

TQBJ2233

F0720TM0

2020/08/20

EG GN

Operating Instructions

FM Radio

Model No. RC-800

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

Safety precautions

Unit

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or 

product damage,

– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, 

dripping or splashing.

– Do not place objects filled with liquids, 

such as vases, on this unit.

– Use the recommended accessories.

– Do not remove covers.

– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer 

servicing to qualified service personnel.

AC adaptor

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or 

product damage,

– Insert the mains plug fully into the socket 

outlet.

– Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on 

the lead.

– Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

– Hold onto the mains plug body when 

disconnecting the plug.

– Do not use a damaged mains plug or 

socket outlet.

The mains plug is the disconnecting device.

Install this unit so that the mains plug can be 

unplugged from the socket outlet 

immediately.

Unit

This unit may receive radio interference caused 

by mobile telephones during use. If such 

interference occurs, please increase separation 

between this unit and the mobile telephone.

Avoid the use in the following conditions

High or low extreme temperatures during 

use, storage or transportation.

Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type.

Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, 

or mechanically crushing or cutting of a 

battery, that can result in an explosion.

Extremely high temperature and/or 

extremely low air pressure that can result in 

an explosion or the leakage of flammable 

liquid or gas.

Battery

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 

replaced. Replace only with the type 

recommended by the manufacturer.

Mishandling of batteries can cause 

electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire.

– Remove the batteries if you do not intend 

to use the unit for a long period of time or 

if the unit is to be powered exclusively by 

AC power. Store in a cool, dark place.

– 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.

– Do not take apart or short circuit.

– Do not recharge alkaline or manganese 

batteries.

– Do not use batteries if the covering has 

been peeled off.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not use different types of batteries at the 

same time.

When disposing of the batteries, please 

contact your local authorities or dealer and 

ask for the correct method of disposal.

WARNING

CAUTION

[Safety_information_for_customers_in_the_EU]

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “

Panasonic Corporation

” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential 

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our RE products from our DoC server:

http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu

Contact to Authorized Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, 

Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

[For_Australia]

Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying 
documents means that used electrical and electronic products must 
not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please 
take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your 
national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable 
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health 
and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact 
your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in 
accordance with national legislation.

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

The symbols on this product represent the following:

AC
DC
Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

I

On

Í

Standby
For indoor use only

1. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the 

product, without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic the product is found to have a manufacturing 
defect within one (1) year or (12 months) (the “warranty period”) from the date of purchase appearing on your purchase 
receipt.

2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia, it’s Authorised 

Distributors, or Dealers, and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or its territories. Warranty 
cover only applies to the services that are carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of 
purchase is presented when the warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and/or used in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of 
Panasonic). The warranty does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect 
installation, accident, misuse, neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply 
problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including 
unauthorised alterations), exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions, or any foreign object or matter having entered the 
product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:

(a) Consumable parts 
(b) Cosmetic parts
(c) Worn or damaged parts
(d) Information stored on Hard Disk Drives, Optical Discs, USB Devices, SD Cards, Tapes
(e) DTV reception issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall socket(s)

5. Some products may be supplied with Ethernet connection hardware. The warranty is limited on such products and will not 

cover:
(a) Internet and or DLNA connection / setup related problems
(b) Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection
(c) Incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual; and
(d) Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware, its connection to the 

internet or any other device.

6. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:

Contact Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132 600 for Service Centre information.

Confirm the opening and acceptance times with the Authorised Service centre that you choose.

Then send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt. 

Any freight and insurance costs associated with the transport of the product to and/or from your nearest Authorised 
Service Centre must be arranged and paid for by you.

7. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or 

re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any 
other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or 
replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or 
related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, 
however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, 
please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator. 
In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded 
under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the product and elect to have 
a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in 
value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable 
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 
If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable 
period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic 
may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the Panasonic

Australia website 

www.panasonic.com.au

 or contact by phone on 

132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

Panasonic Warranty

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187   ABN 83 001 592 187

1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park  NSW  2113

www.panasonic.com.au

PRO-031-F11  Issue: 5.0 

23-01-2018

Control reference guide

1

Standby/on switch (

Í

/I

)

2

Selects the frequency for radio source
Selects setting
(During standby mode) Adjusts hour 
and minute setting

3

Press and hold to perform auto 
presetting for FM stations.

4

Stores or selects preset radio station

5

Sets sleep timer

6

(During standby mode) Press and hold 
to enter time setting mode.

7

Adjusts the volume (0 (minimum) to 
16 (maximum))
(During standby mode)

Check alarm settings
Turn alarm on/off

Press and hold to enter alarm setting 
mode

8

Snoozes the alarm
Changes brightness of display
Confirms setting

9

Display

10

Speaker

The speaker does not have magnetic 
shielding. Do not place this unit near PCs 
or other magnetic devices.

11

Battery compartment

HOUR 

MINUTE

SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER

1

Ʒ

ALARM / 

SET

Ʒ

2

ヵヶワユチバチヴユロユヤヵ

ヷヰロヶヮユ

PRESET

1-10

SLEEP

TIME

   SET 

⾼モヶヵヰ
ヱンユヴユヵ

10

11

Memory backup batteries (not supplied)

The memory backup batteries retain the clock settings during power supply interruption. 
(These batteries do not power the unit.)
Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
Install the batteries so that the poles (

r

 and 

s

) align with those in the unit.

” will light up on the display if there is no battery inserted or when the battery level 

is below its minimum.

When the batteries are weak, “

” flashes on the display. Replace the batteries with 

new ones.

Do not disconnect the unit from the power source when replacing the batteries.

Power source

Connect the AC adaptor firmly to the household mains socket.

 

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is 
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

R6/LR6, AA

ヰヱユワ

Bottom of unit

To household mains socket

AC adaptor

Preparing the antenna

Tape the antenna to a wall or column in a position with the least amount of interference.

Unit on/standby

Press [

Í

/I] to turn on the unit.

The unit will enter FM mode. (The current FM frequency is displayed.)
If there is no operation for about 10 seconds, the display will show the time.

Press [

Í

/I] again to switch the unit to standby mode.

 

The unit is not turned off completely even in the standby condition. In the interest of energy 
conservation, if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time, we recommend 
disconnecting the mains plug from the mains socket or removing the batteries. The unit 
consumes a small amount of power even in the standby condition. (

“Specifications”)

In standby mode, the time is displayed.

Listening to FM radio

You can preset up to 10 FM channels.

Preparation

Turn the unit on.

Press and hold [

AUTO PRESET] for at least 2 seconds.

Auto preset begins with the lowest frequency.

The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.

To cancel, press [TUNE / SELECT 

X

W

].

Presetting stations automatically

Listening to preset stations

Antenna

Adhesive tape (not supplied)

Press [PRESET 1-10] repeatedly to select desired channel number.

Tuning to a station

Press and hold [TUNE / SELECT 

X

W

] until the frequency starts changing quickly.

The unit stops tuning when it finds a station.

 

Press [TUNE / SELECT 

X

W

] repeatedly to search for the required station manually.

Presetting stations manually

1

While listening to a radio broadcast:

Press and hold [PRESET 1-10] for at least 2 seconds.

2

Press [TUNE / SELECT 

X

W

] to select the desired preset channel number and 

then press [SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].

 

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.

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Summary of Contents for RC-800

Page 1: ...thorized Representative in Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany TQBJ2233 F0720TM0 EG GN Operating Instructions FM Radio Model No RC 800 Thank you for purchasing this product Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use ...

Page 2: ...R 1ƷALARM SETƷ2 ヵヶワユチバチヴユロユヤヵ ヷヰロヶヮユ PRESET 1 10 SLEEP TIME SET モヶヵヰ ヱンユヴユヵ 10 11 Memory backup batteries not supplied The memory backup batteries retain the clock settings during power supply interruption These batteries do not power the unit Use alkaline or manganese batteries Install the batteries so that the poles r and s align with those in the unit will light up on the display if there is no...

Page 3: ...preset up to 10 FM channels Preparation Turn the unit on Press and hold j AUTO PRESET for at least 2 seconds Auto preset begins with the lowest frequency The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order To cancel press TUNE SELECT X W Presetting stations automatically Listening to preset stations Antenna Adhesive tape not supplied Press PRESET 1 10 re...

Page 4: ...tings Press ALARM jSET 1 or ALARM jSET 2 when the unit is in standby mode The alarm time and source will be shown followed by the alarm volume Turning the alarm on off The alarm will sound at the set time every day for a duration of 59 minutes You can turn the alarm on off as desired Only when the unit is in standby mode Press ALARM jSET 1 or ALARM jSET 2 twice to turn the corresponding alarm on o...

Page 5: ...y treated cloth carefully read the cloth s instructions To dispose or transfer this unit The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer then follow the procedure to return all the settings to the factory defaults to delete the user settings l Troubleshooting To return all settings to the factory defaults To return all settings to...

Page 6: ...ng use storage or transportation Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery that can result in an explosion Extremely high temperature and or extremely low air pressure that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas Battery Do not use rechargeable type batteries Danger of ...

Page 7: ...with the Authorised Service centre that you choose Then send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt Any freight and insurance costs associated with the transport of the product to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged and paid for by you 7 The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to and exclude an...

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