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EG EB GN

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 

 

TQBJ2231-1

F0620TM1080

2020/08/13

77-20RC00801000

Operating Instructions

DAB-FM Radio

Model No. RC-D8

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

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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.

[Safety_information\for_customers_in_Finland]

SUOMI

VAROITUS
Laite

Tulipalo-, sähköisku- tai tuotteen 
vahingoittumisvaaran välttämiseksi,
– Älä anna tämän laitteen altistua sateelle, 

kosteudelle, pisaroille tai roiskeille.

– Älä laita laitteen päälle mitään nesteitä 

sisältäviä esineitä kuten maljakot.

– Käytä suositeltuja lisävarusteita.

– Älä poista suojuksia.

– Älä korjaa tätä laitetta itse. Anna 

huoltopalvelut tehtäväksi pätevälle 

henkilöstölle.

Verkkokaapeli

Pistoketta käytetään virrankatkaisulaitteena.
Asenna yksikkö siten, että pistoke voidaan 
irrottaa nopeasti pistorasiasta.

WARNING

CAUTION

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland_customers]

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

Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899

For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333

Monday–Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Excluding public holidays).

For further support on your product, 
please visit our website: 
www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

Order accessory and consumable items 
for your product with ease and 
confidence by phoning our Customer 
Communications Centre
Monday–Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Excluding public holidays).

Or go on line through our Internet 
Accessory ordering application at 
www.pas-europe.com.

Most major credit and debit cards 
accepted.

All enquiries transactions and 
distribution facilities are provided directly 
by Panasonic UK.

It couldn’t be simpler!

Also available through our Internet is 
direct shopping for a wide range of 
finished products. Take a browse on our 
website for further details.

[For_Australia]

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 menu item/setting
(During standby mode) Adjusts hour 
and minute setting

A

 (During standby mode) Press and

hold to enter time setting mode.

3

Changes the displayed information

Press and hold to enter menu mode.

4

Stores or selects preset radio station

5

Sets sleep timer

Press and hold to perform auto 
presetting for FM stations.

6

Selects “DAB” or “FM” as the audio source

§

 

This button is indicated as [FM/dab+]
in these operating instructions.

7

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

Turn alarm on/off

Press and hold to enter alarm setting 
mode.

8

Snoozes the alarm
Changes brightness of display
Confirms menu items/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

12

USB port for charging a device

HOUR /

TIME SET

MINUTE

SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER

1

Ʒ

ALARM / 

SET

Ʒ

2

ヵヶワユチバチヴユロユヤヵ

MENU

⾼モヶヵヰチヱンユヴユヵ

ヷヰロヶヮユ

DISPLAY

PRESET

1-10

SLEEP

FM/

10

12

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.

“0:00” flashes on the display if the time is not set.

R6/LR6, AA

ヰヱユワ

Bottom of unit

To household mains socket

AC adaptor

Charging starts when a device (rated value: 5 V/1 A) is connected to the USB port of this 
unit.

Confirm from the screen of the connected device, etc. to make sure charging has started.

You can charge the device regardless the unit is turned on or in standby mode.

A cable compatible with your device is required. Use the cable that comes with your device.

Even if you connect a cable compatible with the USB port of this unit, your device may not be 
charged. In that case, use the charger that comes with the device.

Depending on your device, using other chargers may not work. Check the operating 
instructions of your device before use.

Do not connect a device with a rated value higher than 5 V/1 A to this unit.

To check if charging is complete, look at the screen of the connected device, etc.

Once fully charged, remove the USB cable from the USB port.

Depending on the type and placement of the device that is connected to the USB port, you may 
notice a degradation in radio signal reception.

Preparing the antenna

This unit can receive DAB/DAB+ and FM stations with the antenna.
Rotate the antenna at 

A

 to improve reception.

Charging a device

ュヤチヰヶヵチブヷ

ヒモ

USB cable (not supplied)

Compatible device (not supplied)

A

Antenna

Adhesive tape

(not supplied)

Signal strength indicator

Weak

Strong

Unit on/standby

Press [

Í

/I] to turn on the unit.

The first time you turn on the unit, it will enter DAB mode and automatically scan for stations. It 
sets the time and date (if data is available) and starts playing the first station it finds.

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 and date are displayed.

Listening to DAB/DAB+

Preparation

Turn the unit on.

Press [FM/dab+] repeatedly to select “DAB”.

The first time you enter DAB mode, or if the station list is empty, the unit will start the full 
scan and memorise the stations.
You can perform the full scan procedure when there is a new station or a station becomes 
available.

Press and hold [

MENU] for at least 2 seconds to select “Full scan” and then press 

[SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER] to start full scan.

To cancel, press and hold 

[

MENU]

 for at least 2 seconds

.

Remove unavailable listed stations

This unit indicates those stations that are closed or no longer available with a question 
mark in front of the station name. You can remove these stations from the station list.

1

Press and hold [

MENU] for at least 2 seconds.

2

Press [TUNE / SELECT 

X

W

] to select “Prune” and then press [SNOOZE / 

BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].

3

Press [TUNE / SELECT 

X

] to select “Y” (Yes) and then press [SNOOZE / 

BRIGHTNESS / ENTER].

To cancel, press [TUNE / SELECT 

W

] to select “N” (No).

Memorising stations

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Summary of Contents for RC-D8

Page 1: ...in Europe Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany TQBJ2231 1 F0620TM1080 77 20RC00801000 Operating Instructions DAB FM Radio Model No RC D8 Thank you for purchasing this product Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Model number suffix EB denotes UK model ...

Page 2: ...elects DAB or FM as the audio source This button is indicated as FM dab in these operating instructions 7 Adjusts the volume 0 minimum to 16 maximum During standby mode Turn alarm on off Press and hold to enter alarm setting mode 8 Snoozes the alarm Changes brightness of display Confirms menu items setting 9 Display 10 Speaker The speaker does not have magnetic shielding Do not place this unit nea...

Page 3: ...ery 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 ...

Page 4: ...ng other chargers may not work Check the operating instructions of your device before use Do not connect a device with a rated value higher than 5 V 1 A to this unit To check if charging is complete look at the screen of the connected device etc Once fully charged remove the USB cable from the USB port Depending on the type and placement of the device that is connected to the USB port you may noti...

Page 5: ...unit on Press FM dab repeatedly to select DAB The first time you enter DAB mode or if the station list is empty the unit will start the full scan and memorise the stations You can perform the full scan procedure when there is a new station or a station becomes available Press and hold j MENU for at least 2 seconds to select Full scan and then press SNOOZE BRIGHTNESS ENTER to start full scan To can...

Page 6: ...ET 1 10 repeatedly to select desired channel number You can manually tune to 1 frequency block This can be useful when you are adjusting the antenna to achieve the best possible reception and scanning a particular frequency block to update the station list 1 Press and hold j MENU for at least 2 seconds 2 Press TUNE SELECT X W to select Manual tune and then press SNOOZE BRIGHTNESS ENTER 3 Press TUN...

Page 7: ... The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order To cancel press TUNE SELECT X W Erased stations will not be recovered 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 repeated...

Page 8: ...ollows Only when the unit is in standby mode 1 Press and hold HOUR jTIME SET for at least 2 seconds 2 Set the time Hours and minutes Press HOUR jTIME SET repeatedly to adjust the hour Press MINUTE repeatedly to adjust the minute 3 Press SNOOZE BRIGHTNESS ENTER 4 Set the date Day month and year Press TUNE SELECT X W to adjust the setting and then press SNOOZE BRIGHTNESS ENTER Reset the clock regula...

Page 9: ... 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 to turn the corresponding alarm on off The corresponding alarm indicator or will be displayed when its alarm is turned on To stop the sounding alarm Press Í I or press the corresponding alarm button ALARM jSET 1 or ALARM jSET 2 Alarm off is displayed To snooze the soundi...

Page 10: ...d side of the menu item the display is showing the current setting of the item You can set the backlight of display to turn off automatically after 10 seconds of inactivity On The backlight is always on 10 sec The backlight turns off after 10 seconds of inactivity Except for Australia and New Zealand You can change the language for the display English Français Deutsch Italiano Select Y Yes to rese...

Page 11: ...a full scan again Static or noisy reception is heard while listening to a radio broadcast Check and adjust the antenna Try to keep a certain amount of distance between the antenna and AC adaptor Turn the TV or other audio players off or separate it from this unit Keep this unit away from mobile phones if there is interference The following messages may appear on the unit s display Alarm Not saved ...

Page 12: ...dry cloth Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit Before using chemically 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 setti...

Page 13: ...H Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany Dimensions WkHkD 150 mmk89 mmk90 mm including protrusions Mass Without batteries Approx 0 53 kg With batteries Approx 0 58 kg Operating temperature range 0 oC to r40 oC Operating humidity range 20 to 80 RH no condensation AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power RMS output power Front Ch 1 W Mono 8 1 kHz 10 THD TUNER SECTION Preset Memory FM 1...

Page 14: ...ult 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...

Page 15: ... 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 Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre For customers within the UK 0344 844 3899 For customers within Ireland 01 289 8333 Monday Friday 9 00 am 5 00 pm Excluding public holidays For further support on ...

Page 16: ...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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