Operating Instructions

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.)
IOn
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 /
⾼
TIME SET
MINUTE
SNOOZE / BRIGHTNESS / ENTER
1
Ʒ
ALARM /
⾼
SET
Ʒ
2
ヵヶワユチバチヴユロユヤヵ
⾼
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 1211

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.
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≥ 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.
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≥ 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. (l “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 [j 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 [j 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 [j 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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