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.
Before operation
Remove the head spacer.
FM
AM
530
TUNE
88
92
96
100 104
108
MHz
kHz
600
800 1000 1300 1700
Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
RQ-A220
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 it in the space provided below and keep
as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identi-
fication in the event of theft.
MODEL NUMBER
RQ-A220
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
2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Taiwan.
RQTT0521-P
F0203TT0
1
Stereo headphones. . . . . . . . . . RFEV705P-KY
2
Hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RKHT0009-K
≥
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the
website (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
frequency 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 television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
the following measures:
≥
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
≥
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
equipment 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 device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Before use
Power source
∫
Listening through stereo headphones
Plug stereo headphones (included) into
[
Ë
Ë
]
, and
set
[
!
!
,
Ë
Ë
,
Ë
Ë
XBS]
to
[
Ë
Ë
]
.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (
1
/
8
in.) stereo
∫
Listening through the speaker
Set
[
!
!
,
Ë
Ë
,
Ë
Ë
XBS]
to
[
!
!
]
.
∫
Dry cell batteries
Use two R6/LR6, AA UM-3 (not included)
batteries.
∫
AC power operation
Use the Panasonic AC adaptor RP-AC31 (not
included).
≥
When not in use, disconnect the AC adaptor from
the household AC outlet.
Ë
XBS
R
L
FM
AM
530
TUNE
88
92
96
100 104
108
MHz
kHz
600
800 1000 1300 1700
Plug in firmly.
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER RQ-A220
A
B
DC IN 3V
K
AC adaptor
-
+
2 R6/LR6,AA, UM-3 batteries
Press in and
down towards
the minus end.
+ -
STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER RQ-A220
FM
AM
530
TUNE
88
92
96 100
104 108
MHz
kHz
600
800 1000
1300 170
0
≥
Listening to the radio
TAPE
OFF
FM
AM
Speakers
Ë
D
TUNING
TAPE
OFF
FM AM
FM RECEPTION/B.P.
NOR/
CITY/
VOL
FM
AM
530
TUNE
88
92
96
100
104
108
MHz
kHz
600
800
1000
1300
1700
1
3
2
Lights when a
station is
tuned in
≥
To record through the built-in microphone (monaural)
TAPE
OFF
FM
AM
∫
STOP
Built-in MIC
STEREO MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
STEREO MIC
[Plug type : 3.5mm (
1
/
8
in.) stereo]
Ë
E
(OFF)
TAPE
OFF
FM AM
PAUSE
Recording
side
REC
FM RECEPTION/B.P.
NOR/
CITY/
1
REC
MODE
NO
RM
3X
VOL
FM
AM
530
TUNE
88
92
96
100
104
108
MHz
kHz
600
800
1000
1300
1700
4
2
3
5
6
NORM : Normal recording
: Long play recording
3 X
(See back of page for details.)
≥
To playback tapes
TAPE
OFF
FM
AM
FM
AM
530
TUNE
88
92
96
100
104
108
MHz
kHz
600
800
1000
1300
1700
5
FF/CUE
6
REW/REV
Speakers
∫
STOP
Ë
C
(OFF)
TAPE
OFF
FM AM
PLAY
PAUSE
Playback side
1
VOL
3
4
2
5
Basic operation
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, 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,
contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail con-
[email protected], or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
BEFORE
CALLING
PROBLEM
No operation.
≥
No sounds.
≥
A gritty noise is heard.
CHECKPOINT
≥
Have the batteries been installed with their polarities (
+
,
-
) reversed?
≥
Is the headphone plug firmly connected to
[
Ë
Ë
]
?
≥
Is
[
!
!
,
Ë
Ë
,
Ë
Ë
XBS]
set correctly?
≥
Is the plug dirty?
Cannot hear music
—
too noisy.
Move the unit away from any 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
[
(OFF), , ]
to
[
(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
Note:
If you set selector to
[ ]
or
[ ]
to switch on the radio during tape operation, the button will not be
released. In this case, press
[
∫
]
to release the button.
You can use normal position type tapes only.
Note:
[
1
, PLAY]
is also depressed with
[
¥
, ]
.
TAPE
FM
AM
TAPE
FM
AM
REC
