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Portable Stereo CD System
Operating Instructions
Model No. RX-ES25
RX-ES20
Note:
The “EB” indication shown on the packing case
indicates United Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions com-
pletely. Please keep this manual for future refer-
ence.
EB GN
RQT5189-1B
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Dear Customer Dear Customer Precautions Thank you for purchasing this product. • Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long time with the carefully. doors and windows closed as this may deform the cabinet. • Avoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections in the AC mains lead, as they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard. Also, Table of
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Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH For your safety, please read the following text careful- THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL n OR ly. COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY. mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Before use Should the fuse need to be re
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Use of Batteries A • If this unit is not used for a long period of time or is used 7 only from an AC power source, remove all the batteries to prevent potential damage due to possible battery leakage. • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. AC mains lead (included) • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. • Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water. To
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Location of Controls Basic controls A A 7 12 3 4 Number Designation Reference Page 1 Standby/on switch ( ) /I Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Preset equalizer button (PRESET EQ) ..................... 17 3 Play timer/record timer button ( rr r rr PLAY/REC) ............................................................. 18 4 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) .................... 7, 18 5 RX-ES25
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1 2 The Remote Control A 7 Buttons A ¤ § Number Designation Reference Page SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY ‹ § Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ....................................... 19 1 1 23 PGM/-CLEAR ≥ Numbered buttons ............................................ 9, 11, 12 14 • FM mode/BP button (FM MODE/BP) ..................... 8, 16 4 56 ≥10 ≥ ª Tape counter reset button (C-RESET) ....................... 13 7 890 º Sound virtualizer button (S.VIRTUALIZER) .............. 17 ⁄ Auto scan button (AUTO
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Setting the Clock 3 7 • 1 2 4 This is a twenty-four hour clock. 7 77 The example shows how to set the clock to 13:30. Press [ /I ] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. 2 Each time you press the button: CLOCK ON r PLAY r PLAY OFF Original display r REC OFF ON r REC Within 10 seconds 3 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to set the time. 1 7 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to start the clock. 4 The original display is restored shortly after. aaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa When b
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VOLUME REW The Radio 3 1 2 7 7 7 A Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ /I ]. Normal tuning A Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 1 (Unit comes on when using AC power.) Each time you press the button: AM ↔ FM 1 7 Press [ REW/–/Q Q Q Q Q ] or [R R R R R/+/FF ] to select a sta- 2 tion. “ ” is displayed during FM stereo broadcasts. aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2 Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. 7 3 Using auto scan B aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaa Remote control only
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The Radio • 2 1 2 A 777 (when using batteries) Press [ /I ]. Preset tuning Tuning is simpler if you preset stations. You can preset 12 FM and 12 AM stations. Presetting radio stations A SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset. ( page 8) \ 1 23 PGM/-CLEAR * * * * * Press [•MEMORY CLEAR]. 1 7 1 4 56 ≥10 2 7 7 890 While “ ” is flashing 2 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select * * * * * a channel and press [•MEMORY CLEAR]. 1 7 On the remote control Press
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VOLUME CDs TAPE ⁄ CD 2 7 Press [0 CD] to open the tray. 1 (The unit comes on.) Load a CD and press [0 CD] to close the tray. Press [6 CD] to start play. 2 Plays to the end of the CD and stops. +, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. Press [ 3 To stop play Press [n TAPE/CD]. One touch play (When using AC power) 3 1 7 7 When a CD is loaded, press [6 CD]. The unit comes on and play starts. To pause play Press [6 CD] during play. Press again to resume play. 1 7 To skip tracks Turn [TIME/PRESET TUN
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CDs Other modes of play SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY Preparation: Press [n] to switch to CD mode. Remote control only 1 23 PGM/-CLEAR 4 56 ≥10 Direct access play Numbered buttons A Starts play from a selected track 7 890 REPEAT FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM REPEAT Select the track with the numbered buttons. For two-digit tracks, press [≥10], then the two digits. 1 7 PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER CD 2 7 S.VIRTUALIZER REW FF Repeat play B Plays a track or all tracks repeatedly Press [REPEAT] before or du
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TAPE ⁄ CD CDs 3 1 2 7 77 Program play Select up to 36 tracks to play in the order you choose. On the main unit … Preparation: Press [ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select 1 the track. Track number Play time * * * * * Press [•MEMORY CLEAR]. 1 7 2 Repeat step 1 and 2 to program other tracks. Press [¤/g CD] to start play. 3 aaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Programmed track Play sequence 2 7 On the remote control Preparation: … Press [ ] to switch to
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VOLUME R E W Cassettes TAPE ⁄ CD Press [0 DECK] to open the deck. 1 1 2 7 7 (The unit comes on.) Load a cassette and close the deck by hand. 3 7 Press [ - TAPE] to start play. 2 Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. 3 To stop play: Press [n TAPE/CD]. One touch play (When using AC power) When a cassette is loaded, press [ - TAPE]. The unit comes on and play starts. 1 Side to be played back facing up 7 DECK Fast-forward and rewind Press [REW / – / Q] (rewind) or [R / + / FF] (fast-forwar
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A Tips on Recording To protect tapes against further recording A 7 Side A Erasure prevention A The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown. Erasing recordings B Tab for side “A” Tab for side “B” 1 Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing up. To re-record Normal position tape 2 Press [n TAPE/CD] to switch to TAPE mode. Adhesive [ 3 Press [ / K ]. tape Recording CDs 32 B 7 1 Normal recording C Preparation:
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Recording CDs ALL-REC 4 1 77 3 2 Records the whole CD or selected tracks. When the tape finishes 7 7 before CD, recording and CD pauses for you to resume recording on the opposite side. Preparation: Insert a CD ( page 10). \ Press [ TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. n 1 Press [ ] to display “ALL-REC”. CD REC MODE 2 Each time you press the button: ALL-REC 1-REC OFF The display shows the tape length needed. “C – – – –” indicates the tape needed exceeds 100 minutes. You can still record, but some
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Recording CDs A 4 1 2 3 777 7 1-REC A Records a selected track from the CD and stops. Preparation: Insert a CD (\ page 10) and a cassette (\ page 13). Wind the tape on to where you want to start recording. Press [n TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. 1 TAPE ⁄ CD 1 7 Press [ ] to display “1-REC”. CD REC MODE 2 Each time you press the button: ALL-REC 1-REC OFF aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select 7 3 the track you want to record. [ Press [ /
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A Sound Quality PRESET EQ A 7 You can choose one of four types of sound quality. a a a a a XBS: Adds punch to rock b b b b b Clear: Clarifies higher sounds c c c c c Soft: For background music d d d d d Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting. Each time you press the button: a XBS b Clear c Soft d Vocal EQ-OFF (cancelled) Note Changes to sound quality do not affect recordings. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa a XBS PRESET EQ B 3-D sound with the Sound Virtualizer Rem
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The Play and Record Timer • • 5 1 2 3 7 777 • 2 3 4 77 7 You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station (record timer). Preparations: Turn the unit on and set the clock. (\ page 7) • For play timer, prepare the music source (tape/CD/radio) for lis- tening, and set the volume. • For record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tab ( \ page 14: A ) and load the cassette with the side for recording facing up. Tune to the radi
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A The Sleep Timer A 7 Remote control only You can set the unit to turn off after certain time. (e.g. when you SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY want to fall asleep while listening to music.) SLEEP 1 23 PGM/-CLEAR Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes). Each time you press the button: 4 56 ≥10 SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP 30 60 90 120 SLEEP OFF 7 890 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaa To cancel Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”. SLEEP To check the remaining time Time setting Press [SLEEP] once. The remaini
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Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the unit as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (e.g. 4) Common problems “E” is displayed Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions. “UO1” is displayed Replace the batteries or use household AC power. 4 “UO2” is displaye
