Portable Stereo CD System

Operating Instructions

Model No. RX-D29

RX-D27

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
These operating instructions fundamentally explain the operation of
RX-D29.
Note
EB on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead ...................................... 3
Precautions ............................................................... 3
Supplied accessories ............................................... 3
Use of batteries ......................................................... 3
Power sources .......................................................... 4
Concerning the remote control ............................... 4
Controls ..................................................................... 5
The radio ................................................... 6
CDs ............................................................7
Playing MP3 RX-D29 only ................................... 8
Cassettes .................................................. 8
Recording .................................................9
Setting the time ........................................9
Using the timers ..................................... 10
3D sound with the Sound Virtualizer ..................... 11
Sound quality .......................................................... 11
Using headphones .................................................. 11
Audio software ........................................................ 11
Maintenance ............................................................ 11
Troubleshooting guide ............................ Back cover
Specifications ........................................... Back cover

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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
D O N O T O P E N C O V E R S A N D D O N O T R E PA I R
Y O U R S E L F. R E F E R S E R V I C I N G T O Q U A L I F I E D
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNITS VENTILATION OPENINGS
WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.
For United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia
and New Zealand
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
For others
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
SUOMI
VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KYTTMINEN MUULLA KUIN TSS KYT-
TOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA
KYTTJN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTVLLE
NKYMTTMLLE LASERSTEILYLLE.
VAROITUS!
L ASENNA TAI LAITA TT LAITETTA KABINET- LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN
TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETT
VERHO TAI MIKN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA
TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VLTETTISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA
JOHTUVA SHKISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.
L PEIT LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
SANOMALEHDELL, PYTLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELL.
L ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTIL TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN
LHDETT LAITTEEN PLLE.
HVIT PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
VAROITUS:
TULIPALO-, SHKISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN
MUUN VAHINGON VHENTMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA
ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI
ROISKEELLE, EIK NESTETT SISLTVI ESINEIT, KUTEN
ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PLLE.
Laite tulee asettaa lhelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen tytyy olla
sellaisessa asennossa, ett siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman
sattuessa.
TM LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KYTETTVKSI LEUDOSSA
ILMASTOSSA.
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NORSK
ADVARSEL!
DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE
INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING,
KAN FRE TIL FARLIG BESTRLING.
DEKSLER M IKKE PNES, OG FORSK ALDRI REPARERE
A P PA R AT E T P E G E N H N D . A LT S E R V I C E O G
REPARASJONSARBEID M UTFRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.
ADVARSEL!
APPARATET M IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET
INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED
HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOL-
DENE, S RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGS.
APPARATETS VENTILASJONSPNINGER M IKKE DEKKES TIL
MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.
PLASSER IKKE PEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPP APPARATET.
BRUKTE BATTERIER M KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR MILJET.
ADVARSEL:
FOR REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STT ELLER
SKADER P PRODUKTET, M DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES
FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET M
HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK
SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPP APPARATET.
Utstyret br plasseres i nrheten av AC-stikkontakten, og stpslet
m vre lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppst problemer.
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE
KLIMAFORHOLD.
These labels are not attached to the back or inside of products with
GU printed on the outer packaging.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT (Back of product)
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Inside of product
Tuotteen sisll
Produktets innside
This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the product and the
mobile telephone.
For United Kingdom
Marking sign is located on back of the unit.
For others
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
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 Caution for AC Mains Lead Precautions
Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. Do not leave it in
an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long time with the doors
(For United Kingdom) and windows closed as this may deform the cabinet.
Avoid cuts, scratches, or poor connections in the AC mains lead, as
(EB area code model only) they may result in possible fire or electric shock hazard. Also, excessive
For your safety, please read the following text carefully. bending, pulling or splicing of the lead should be avoided.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your Do not unplug the AC mains lead by pulling on the lead. To do so may
safety and convenience. cause premature failure or shock hazard.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Do not operate this unit in a bathroom, as a potential shock hazard may result.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse When not in use, disconnect the AC mains lead from the household AC outlet.
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
Supplied accessories
cover is obtained.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
CAUTION! AC mains lead ............................................................................... 1pc.
For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: (RJA0053-2X)
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE For Australia and New Zealand: (RJA0035-X)
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN For others: (RJA0019-2K)
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG Remote control transmitter .......................................................... 1pc.
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. For RX-D29:(EUR648280)
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL For RX-D27:(EUR648278)
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. shop@
www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)
IMPORTANT Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon
code: Friday 9:00 am5:30 pm. (Excluding public holidays.)
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. It couldnt be simpler!
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. Customer Care Centre
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH For UK customers: 08705 357357
TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
Technical Support
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOFKEEP DRY.
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610
This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC
Before use software related products only.
Remove the connector cover. For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre
number listed above for all enquiries.
How to replace the fuse For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures Care Centre numbers listed above.
A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure B
Figure A
Use of batteries
Fuse cover If this unit is not used for a long period of time or is used 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.
Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.
Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact
flame or water.
Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse Fuse Mishandling of batteries can damage other items, cause damage to the
(5 ampere) (5 ampere) unit, and may cause a fire through short-circuiting or electrolyte leakage.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part
of your body.

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 Power sources
Using a household mains socket Using batteries (not included) Memory back-up

FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
The unit cannot be powered by batteries if the
AC mains lead is connected.
When the power supply is interrupted, the
current time, timer settings and radio stations
you have set are saved if you have inserted
back-up batteries (not included).
These batteries do not power the unit.

For areas except for

United Kingdom,
Continental Europe,
Australia and VOLT ADJ
New Zealand
(R14/LR14, C, UM-2) Inner row

Outer row (R6/LR6, AA, UM-3)

AC mains lead (included)
To household
mains socket
For areas except for United Kingdom,
Continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand
Set the voltage before connection.
Use a flat head screwdriver to turn [VOLT
ADJ] to the voltage setting for your area.
Note that the unit will be seriously damaged
or fail to operate correctly if this setting is
not made correctly.
Connect the AC mains lead firmly to the unit
and the outlet.
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with
this unit only. Do not use it with other
equipment.
The unit is in the standby condition when the
AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always live as long as
the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
When to change the batteries
When the battery indicator begins flashing,
replace all 6 of the batteries. It is also a good
idea to replace all the batteries before recording.
Note
Before playing starts the battery indicator may
flash although the batteries are not drained. It
appears correctly once you start play.
the hole on the bottom of the unit and push out.
When to change the batteries
The batteries last about a year.
Connect the unit to AC power before replacing
the batteries.
Before connecting or disconnecting the AC
mains lead, press [TAPE/OFF] and stop the tape
to turn the unit off. The memory batteries are
worn out faster if the cord is disconnected with
the power still on.
Removing the batteries
Open the battery cover and insert your finger in
For R14/LR14, C, UM-2

For R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Concerning the remote control

Battery installation Correct method of use
Insert the batteries (not included) observing the correct polarities ( , ).

(R6, AA, UM-3)

1
1
Remote control
2 signal sensor

2 About 7 meters in front Transmission window

of the signal sensor

Operation notes
Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and
the remote control unit.
Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to
the bright light of fluorescent light.
Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the
remote control unit free from dust.
To prevent damage
Never place heavy items on it.
Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.
Do not spill water or other liquids into it.

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 Controls

Main unit: Remote control:

The functions of the buttons without descriptions are the
Tape mode/standby switch (TAPE/OFF) same as on the main unit.

Tune mode select button (TUNE MODE)

CD lid
Tuner mode/band select/auto preset button
(TUNER/BAND AUTO PRESET)
Timer set/check button
CD stop button ( ) (TIMER SET/CHECK)
Display
Sleep timer button
Tuning/CD skip, search buttons ( , ) (SLEEP)
Sound equalizer select button Clock display button
(SOUND EQ) (DISPLAY)
CD play/pause button ( CD )
CD Iid open/close
( CD OPEN/CLOSE)
Volume control buttons
(VOLUME , )

Clock/timer adjust button

(CLOCK/TIMER ADJ)

Sound virtualizer button 1 2 3

(SOUND VIRTUALIZER)
4 5 6

Numbered buttons
7 8 9
CD play mode/FM mode
select button (PLAY MODE) 0 10

Program/clear button
(PGM/CLEAR)

Tuner mode/band select

button (TUNER/BAND)

Deck

Record button ( )
Tape play button ( PLAY)
Normal tuning/CD skip,
Rewind/review button ( REW/REV) search/clock, timer adjust
buttons ( , )
Fast-forward/cue button ( FF/CUE)

Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR)

RX-D29
Standby/on indicator ( /I) Preset channel select/album
The indicator lights green when the unit is turned on. skip buttons( ALBUM )
When the AC power supply is used, it functions as an AC RX-D27
connection indicator. (The indicator colour changes to red Preset channel select buttons
when the unit is turned off.) ( PRESET TUNE )

Stop/eject button ( STOP/EJECT)

Pause button ( PAUSE)

Speaker

These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place

them near televisions, personal computers or other devices
easily influenced by magnetism.

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 The radio
Normal tuning Preset tuning
Preset the stations (twenty FM and twelve AM) to make tuning simpler.
2 1 3 4
2

RX-D29
2 1 3
Press [TUNER/BAND AUTO PRESET] to select FM or
1 AM. RX-D27
(Unit comes on.)

2 (Omit this step if using the remote control)

If is on the display, press
[TUNE MODE] to clear it.
Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.
Press [ / ] or [ / +] to tune
3 to the desired station.
Preparations: Press [TUNER/BAND AUTO PRESET] to select FM or
AM.

Automatic tuning Press and hold [TUNER/BAND AUTO PRESET] on the main
Press and hold [/ ] or [ /+] then release when the frequency unit until AUTO is displayed.
display starts to change. A station with good reception is automati- The tuner presets stations it can receive into the channels.
cally selected and the process stops.
To stop automatic tuning, press [/ ] or [ /+] again.
Manual Presetting
Note Remote control only
Automatic tuning may stop on a frequency where there is no station if Presets one station at a time.
there is interference. Press [/ ] and [ /+] to tune if this occurs.

Press [PGM/CLEAR].

1
Adjust the volume.
4

To improve reception
FM: Extend the whip antenna and adjust its direction.
2 While
seconds)
is flashing (about 10

AM: Adjust the position of the unit. Press the numbered buttons to
select a channel.
If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode To select channel 10 or higher
Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control. >10] [1] [2]
(MONO lights up.) e.g.12: [=
Sound will be produced in monaural, but this

also reduces noise. Repeat the above to preset other stations.

Press the button again to cancel. (MONO The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in
goes out.) that channel.

To listen to preset channels

For area except for United Kingdom and Continental Europe
AM allocation setting 1 Press [TUNER/BAND AUTO PRESET] to select FM or
Before receiving AM broadcasts, be sure to select the correct allocation AM.
setting (either 9 kHz or 10 kHz) for your area.

First press [TUNER/BAND AUTO PRESET] to select AM. Next, press

2 (Omit this step if using the remote
and hold [ ]. The display changes in a few seconds to show the current
control)
lowest AM frequency. Continue to hold down the button.
When the minimum frequency changes, release the button. Press [TUNE MODE] to display
Changing the step erases all preset stations. .
Repeat the above to change the step back.

3 Press [ / ] or [ / +] to select
the desired channel.
(FM:1-20, AM:1-12)
Preset channel
Remote control:
[ / ALBUM]( PRESET TUNE)
or [ALBUM / ](PRESET TUNE )

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 CDs
Normal play Program play
You can program up to 24 tracks.
3 12 4

2
1 3

Push [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] to
1 open the CD lid and insert the CD.
Remote control only
Ensure CD is stopped before programming.
Press [PGM/CLEAR].
Label must face upward. 1

Enter the track number with the numbered buttons.

2
To select a two digit number
>10] [1] [6]

e.g.16: [=
Push [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] to
2 close the CD lid. To select a three digit number (MP3 only)

>10] [=
e.g.226: [= >10] [2] [2] [6]

Press [CD / ] to start play.

3 (Unit comes on.)
Elapsed play time Program order
(MP3 only)
Program order
Play starts from the first track and
continues to the last track.
RX-D29 only Specified track number
When playing MP3, MP3 is displayed. Track number in play
Specified track number

Adjust the volume.

4 Total play time of programmed tracks
To stop play Repeat step 2 until you programmed all the tracks you want.
Press [ ].

While stopped, the number of tracks on the CD is displayed. Press [CD / ].

(MP3 only)
3
Total playing time Total number of tracks To cancel program play mode
Press [PGM/CLEAR] while stopped. CLEAR is displayed.
The mode is also canceled if the CD tray is opened.
This will also erase the entire program.

Total number of albums To check program contents

Total number of tracks
P appears in the display when play is stopped.
Press [/ ] or [ /+] when P is displayed.
To pause Press [CD / ] during playback. To check while programming press [DISPLAY] twice and after P appears,
To resume, press [CD / ]. press [/ ] or [ /+].
Display
To search forward/ Hold down [/ ] (backward) or [ /+] (forward)
: : Program equals, or exceeds, 100 minutes but
backward during playback or when paused.
programming and play are still possible.
You cannot search while playing MP3.
FULL: 24 tracks have already been programmed. The program is full.
To skip forward/ Press [/ ] (backward) or [ /+] (forward)
backward during playback or when paused. CD play modes
Remote control only
NO DISC is displayed if there is no disc in the unit.
You can repeat one track ( ), all tracks ( ) or play the tracks in
random order ( ).
Note
Press [PLAY MODE] before or during playback to select the
If interference occurs to radios or televisions, place the unit as far as
possible from the equipment.
desired mode.
Do not press [ CD OPEN/CLOSE] during play, pause or immediately off (no indication)
after you inserted the CD and closed the CD lid. CD may be scratched.
RX-D29 only
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD- When playing MP3, see page 8.
RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW
players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. These modes remain active until the indicators are cleared.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition You can use repeat mode with program play.
of the recording.
Note
During play, you cannot select random play.
Random and program play cannot be performed at the same time.

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 Playing MP3 RX-D29 only

This unit can play MP3, a method of compressing audio without

overly hurting audio quality.
When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)
CD-ROM drive
Naming tracks and albums
001album
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the
1 001track.mp3 order you want to play
002track.mp3
Extension
003track.MP3

002album 001track.mp3 (or .MP3)

2 004track.mp3
Starting play from an album (album skip) 005track.mp3
004album

Remote control only 3 008track.MP3 If you created an album such as

009track.MP3 004album on the left, the files
Select the album with [ / ALBUM] and [ALBUM / ]. 003album may not play in name order.
4 006track.mp3
The albums would play in the
007track.MP3 order 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 .

Title names and album names are not displayable on this unit.
Playing only an album Limitation on MP3
This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of
Remote control only sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
You can play ( ) or repeat play ( ) tracks only in the sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
selected album. This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
If a CD-ROM format CD contains MP3 and files other than MP3,
Press [PLAY MODE] before or during playback to select the only the MP3 files will be playable.
desired mode. Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the
off (no indication) order you numbered them or may not play at all.

You can select another album with album skip.

You cannot use random play with MP3.

Cassettes
This unit is suitable for playing normal tapes, but high and metal position
tapes will not be played to their full potential. To stop play
Press [ / STOP/EJECT]. (Unit is switched off.)
1 2 3 4
To pause Press [ PAUSE ] during playback.
To resume, press [ PAUSE ].

To rewind/ Press [ REW/REV] (to rewind) or

fast-forward [ FF/CUE ] (to fast-forward) in the stop mode.

To find a particular Press [ REW/REV] (to search backward) or

spot [ FF/CUE] (to search forward) during
playback.
Play is resumed when the button is released.

Note
The unit is on in the pause mode. Stop tape to turn the unit off by
Press [TAPE/OFF]. pressing [ / STOP/EJECT ] when leaving the unit.
1 Do not press [ PLAY] when rewinding or fast-forwarding, as this
Press [ / STOP/EJECT ] to may jam the tape.
2 open the deck and load a cassette.
Exposed tape facing
upward
Be sure to press [ / STOP/EJECT ] before the next operation.
Close deck by hand.
Full auto-stop
The automatic stop system will release the buttons when the tape reaches
Side to be played the end during play, recording, fast-forwarding or rewinding.
facing you

Press [ PLAY ] to start play.

3 Unit comes on and play starts.

Adjust the volume.

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 Recording
You can record radio broadcasts or CDs.
Before recording To stop recording
This unit is suitable for recording normal tapes, but it cannot record Press [ / STOP/EJECT ]. (The CD does not stop.)
onto high and metal position tapes to their full potential and prior
recordings will not be erased correctly. To stop recording temporarily
The recording level is set automatically. Press [ PAUSE ]. (The CD does not stop.)
Take up the leader tape before proceeding. Press once again to resume recording.

To record on the other side of the cassette

Leader tape (Recording cannot be made.) Turn the cassette over and press [ ].

If the CD finishes before the cassette

1 3 Recording continues. Press [ / STOP/EJECT ] to stop it.

If the cassette finishes before the CD

The CD continues playing. Press [ ] to stop it.

Erase protection Side A

Use a screwdriver or similar object
to break out the tab.
Tab for Side B Tab for Side A

To re-record on a protected cassette

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Adhesive tape
Press [ / STOP/EJECT ] to To erase a tape
1 open the deck and load a cassette.
Exposed tape facing
upward 1. Press [TAPE/OFF].
Close deck by hand. 2. Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing towards you and
the exposed tape facing up.
3. Press [ ].
Side to be recorded [ PLAY ] is depressed at the same time.
facing you

Note
Select the source to be recorded.
2 When recording radio broadcasts Noise may be recorded if this unit is near a TV. Keep the units at least
Tune in the station. (Perform steps 13 of Normal tuning on page 6.) 1.5 meters apart.
When recording CDs Changes to volume and sound quality do not affect recording.
Insert the CD to be recorded. To prevent interruptions to recording, make sure there is constant AC
(Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal play on page 7.) power supply to the unit or replace the batteries.
Press [CD / ] and then [ ] to switch to CD mode. While recording you cannot perform the following operations.
-Switching play of the source (CD, Radio, Tape)
If you want to record programmed tracks, program desired tracks -Switching the radio AM/FM frequency
before proceeding to step 3. -CD skipping, searching

Press [ ] to start recording.

3 [ PLAY ] is also depressed with [
Recording starts (one side only).
The CD also starts playing if in CD mode.
].
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or
discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

Setting the time

1 Within 10 seconds
3 Press [ / ] or [ / +] to set the
24 time.
Press and hold to change the time faster.

Remote control only

Press [CLOCK/TIMER ADJ].
3 4
To switch to clock display
This is a 24-hour clock. Press [DISPLAY].
Press [TUNER/BAND AUTO PRESET] to turn the unit on. Clock display Current display
1 You can also use [CD / ], [ PLAY] to turn the unit on.
Displaying the clock temporarily

Press [CLOCK/TIMER ADJ].
The clock is shown for about 10 seconds.
Remote control only
Press [CLOCK/TIMER ADJ] once.
2
Note
The clock is accurate to within 60 seconds a month.
Readjust if necessary.

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 Using the timers (Remote control only)
To cancel the timer (when the unit is on)
Press [TIMER SET/CHECK] to clear the timer indicator from the display.
5 The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.

1-3 4 To change the settings (when the unit is on)

To change the play times
Perform steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.
To change the source or volume
23 1. Press [TIMER SET/CHECK] to clear the timer indicator from the display.
If the settings are shown, press one more time.
2. Make changes to the source or volume.
3. Perform steps 4 and 5.

Using the play timer To check the settings (when the unit is off)
Press [TIMER SET/CHECK].
The play timer can be set to a certain time to wake you up. The settings are shown in the following order:
start time finish time source volume current time
Preparations:
Turn the unit on and set the clock. (Perform the Setting the time steps You can enjoy other sources after you have set the timer.
on page 9.) Turn the unit off before the timer's start time.
Prepare the music source you want to listen to and set the volume.
Note
If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the finish
time setting will not be activated.

Setting the start and finish times

Using the sleep timer
Press [CLOCK/TIMER ADJ] to select PLAY ON.
1 Clock PLAY ON PLAY OFF Set the unit to stop and turn off after a certain time.
Previous display
While enjoying the desired source
PLAY ON: to set the start time
Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time (in minutes).
PLAY OFF: to set the finish time
30 60 90 120 OFF (off)
During PLAY ON display
2 within approx. 10 seconds
Press [ / ] or [ / +] to
To confirm the remaining time (when the unit is on)
select the start time.
Press [SLEEP].
Press [CLOCK/TIMER ADJ].

To change the setting

During PLAY OFF display
3 Press [ / ] or [ / +] to
Press [SLEEP] to select the new setting.

select the finish time.

Press [CLOCK/TIMER ADJ].
Note
The play and sleep timer can be used together.
The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer
settings.
Turning the timer on
Press [TIMER SET/CHECK] to
4 display PLAY.
The settings are shown in the following
order:
start time finish time

Press [TAPE/OFF] and stop the tape to turn the unit off.
5 The unit must be off for the timer to operate.
If the unit is on, the timer will not function.
Play will start in the set condition at the set time.

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 3D sound with the Sound Virtualizer Audio software
Take note of the following points to extend the life of your equipment.
Remote control only Always read the instructions provided with the software.
You can create a three-dimensional sound field when listening to stereo
sound. Discs
Choose discs with this mark:

Continued use of irregular shaped CDs

Press [SOUND VIRTUALIZER] to display
Press again to cancel.
Note
Recordings are unaffected by this feature.
The actual effect depends on the source played.
can damage the unit.
Do not
use CDs with labels and stickers that
are coming off or with adhesive exuding
from under labels and stickers.
attach scratch-proof covers or any other
kind of accessory.
write anything on the CD.
clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)
use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
. load a blank CD-R as it will cause abnormal malfunction and may
damage the CD-R.
Cassette tapes
Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in
the mechanism.
Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be taken
up before the tape is played.
Endless tapes can get caught up in the decks moving parts if used
incorrectly.
Sound quality may be effected and the cassette tape may become
stuck if you do not adhere to the following.
- Do not use other stickers not included with the cassette tape.
- Place stickers on the cassette tape only as indicated.

Sound quality Maintenance

You can choose one of four types of sound quality. If the surfaces are dirty
XBS: Adds punch to rock
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
SOFT: For background music If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and
VOCAL: Adds gloss to vocals water solution or a weak detergent solution.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came
with the cloth carefully.

Press [SOUND EQ] to select a setting. Tape head care

XBS CLEAR SOFT VOCAL Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
EQ OFF (cancelled)

Lens care
Using headphones (not included) Clean the lens regularly to prevent malfunctions.
Use a blower to remove dust and a cotton swab
if it is extremely dirty.
Turn down the volume and
Recommended product:
connect the headphones Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C).
to the [PHONES] jack.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
Note Lens
Avoid listening for prolonged
periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.
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 Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below 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, consult your dealer for instructions.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4 .

Common Problems
The unit doesnt work on batteries. Is the AC mains lead connected to the unit? Disconnect when using batteries.
Have the batteries been inserted correctly? Check that the poles (+ and ) are correctly aligned. 4
UO1 is displayed. Replace the batteries or use household AC power.

CD
ERROR is displayed. Indicates an incorrect operation. Read the instructions.
Play doesnt start or display is incorrect. Clean the CD.
Wait for an hour for condensation to dry, then try again.
Make sure the label is facing up.
Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or irregularly shaped.
RX-D29 only
Play of a multi-session disc may not be possible if there is a blank data segment between sessions.
RX-D29 only
If there is large JPEG data etc. within a MP3 file, sound may become muted and play may not possible.
RX-D29 only
If you try playing a CD that contains MP3 format data and normal audio data (CD-DA), output from
one of the above may become silent, and play may not be possible.
CD-RW cannot be read. The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before recording.

Cassette
Recording not possible. Has the cassettes tab been removed? Cover the hole with adhesive tape. 9
Poor sound quality. Clean the heads. 11
The cassette cannot be ejected or the lid cant The batteries are flat. Replace the batteries or connect to household AC power.
be closed when loading a cassette. Press [ PLAY] then [ / STOP/EJECT].

Radio
A lot of noise. Is another remote control being used? Use it further away from this unit.
Is a TV on? Move the unit away from the TV or turn it off.

Remote control
The remote control doesnt work. Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 4
Replace the batteries if they are worn.

Specifications
Frequency range Power output
FM 87.50108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps) (For areas exept for United Kingdom and Continental Europe) 85 W (PMPO)
AM 5221629 kHz (9 kHz steps) Power requirement
(Only for areas except for United Kingdom and Continental Europe) AC
520-1630 kHz (10 kHz steps) (For United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Australia and New Zealand) 230-240 V, 50 Hz
Decoding 16 bit linear (For others) 110-127 V/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Beam source Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780 nm) Power consumption: (RX-D29) 14 W
Pickup (RX-D27) 13 W
Blgelengde 780 nm Battery 9 V (Six R14/LR14, C, UM-2 batteries)
Laserstyrke Ingen farlig strling sendes ut Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
(med sikkerhets-beskyttelse) Memory back-up 4.5 V (Three R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 batteries)
No. of channels 2 channel, stereo Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Wow and flutter Less than possible measurement data Dimensions (WxHxD) 408 x 163 x 273 mm
D/A converter 1 bit DAC Mass (RX-D29) 3.5 kg without batteries
Track system 4 track, 2 channel, stereo (RX-D27) 3.3 kg without batteries
Monitor system Variable sound monitor
Recording system AC bias Power consumption in standby mode:
Erasing system Multi Pole magnet (RX-D29 for United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Frequency range Australia and New Zealand) 1.9 W
Normal position 5012000 Hz (RX-D29 for others) 1.0 W
Speakers (RX-D27) 1.1 W
Full range (RX-D29) 8 cm 3 x 2
(RX-D27) 8 cm 4 x 2
Tweeter (RX-D29 only) 1.5 cm 1 k x 2 Note
Jacks Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Output PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (32 ) Mass and dimensions are approximate.

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