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RQT5189-1 B Note: The “EB” indication shown on the packing case indicates United Kingdom. Bef ore connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions com- pletely . Please k eep this manual f or future ref er- ence. EB GN P or table Stereo CD System Operating Instructions Model No . RX-ES25 RX-ES20[...]
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2 RQT5189 Before use Thank you f or purchasing this product. For optim um performance and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Dear Customer T able of Contents Supplied Accessories .......................................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................................... 2 Cauti[...]
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3 RQT5189 Before use Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text careful- ly. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure tha[...]
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4 RQT5189 Use of Batteries • 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. [...]
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5 RQT5189 Location of Controls Basic controls Number Designation Reference P age 1 Standby/on switch ( /I ) Press to s witch the unit from on to standby mode or vice v ersa. 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 ( PLA Y/[...]
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6 RQT5189 The Remote Control Buttons Number Designation Reference P age § Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ....................................... 19 ≥ Numbered b uttons ............................................ 9, 11, 12 • FM mode/BP button (FM MODE/BP) ..................... 8, 16 ª T ape counter reset button (C-RESET) ....................... 1[...]
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7 RQT5189 Setting the Clock This is a twenty-four hour c lock. The example sho ws how to set the clock to 13:30. ■ 1 Press [ /I ] to turn the unit on. ■ 2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. Each time you press the b utton: CLOCK ON PLA Y PLA Y OFF Original display ON REC REC OFF ■ 3 Within 10 seconds T urn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] [...]
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8 RQT5189 The Radio Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ /I ] . Normal tuning ■ 1 Press [TUNER BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. (Unit comes on when using AC power.) Each time you press the button: AM ↔ FM ■ 2 Press [ REW/–/ Q Q Q Q Q ] or [ R R R R R /+/FF ] to select a sta- tion. “ ” is displayed during FM stereo broadcasts[...]
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9 RQT5189 The Radio (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 Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset. ( page 8) ■ 1 Press [•MEMORY * * * * * CLEAR]. ■ 2 While “ ” is flashing Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP [...]
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10 RQT5189 CDs ■ 1 Press [ 0 CD] to open the tray . (The unit comes on.) Load a CD and press [ 0 CD] to close the tra y . ■ 2 Press [ 6 CD] to start play . Plays to the end of the CD and stops. ■ 3 Press [ +, – VOLUME] to adjust the v olume. T o stop play Press [ n T APE/CD] . One touch pla y (When using AC power) When a CD is loaded, press[...]
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11 RQT5189 CDs Other modes of play Preparation: Press [ n ] to s witch to CD mode . Remote control onl y Direct access play Starts play from a selected track Select the track with the n umbered buttons. F or two-digit trac ks, press [ ≥ 10] , then the two digits. Repeat play Plays a track or all tracks repeatedly Press [REPEA T] before or during [...]
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12 RQT5189 7 3 7 1 7 2 CDs 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. ■ 1 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE CD SKIP ] to select the track. ■ 2 Press [•MEMORY * * * * * CLEAR]. Repeat step ■ 1 and ■ 2 to program other tracks. ■ 3 Press [ ¤ / g CD] to[...]
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13 RQT5189 Cassettes ■ 1 Press [ 0 DECK] to open the deck. (The unit comes on.) Load a cassette and close the deck b y hand. ■ 2 Press [ T APE] to star t pla y . ■ 3 Press [+, – V OLUME] to adjust the v olume . T o stop play: Press [ n T APE/CD]. One touch pla y (When using AC power) When a cassette is loaded, press [ T APE] . The unit come[...]
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14 RQT5189 Tips on Recording Erasure prevention The illustration shows ho w to remove the tabs to pre vent recording. T o record on the tape again, cover as sho wn. Erasing recordings 1 Inser t the cassette with the side to be erased f acing up. 2 Press [ n T APE/CD] to switch to T APE mode. 3 Press [ / K ] . A B Recording CDs Normal recording Prep[...]
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15 RQT5189 Recording CDs ALL-REC Records the whole CD or selected trac ks. When the tape finishes before CD , recording and CD pauses for y ou to resume recording on the opposite side. Preparation: Inser t a CD ( page 10). ■ 1 Press [ n T APE/CD] to switch to CD mode. ■ 2 Press [ CD REC MODE ] to display “ALL-REC”. Each time you press the[...]
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16 RQT5189 Recording CDs 1-REC Records a selected trac k from the CD and stops. Preparation: Inser t a CD ( page 10) and a cassette ( page 13) . Wind the tape on to where you w ant to star t recording. ■ 1 Press [ n T APE/CD] to switch to CD mode. ■ 2 Press [ CD REC MODE ] to display “1-REC”. Each time you press the b utton: ALL-REC 1-R[...]
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17 RQT5189 Sound Quality 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: Note Changes to sound quality do not affect recording[...]
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18 RQT5189 The Play and Record Timer 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[...]
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19 RQT5189 The Sleep Timer Remote control only You can set the unit to turn off after certain time. (e.g. when you want to fall asleep while listening to music.) Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes). Each time you press the button: To cancel Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”. To check the remaining time Press [SLEEP] once. The remaining[...]
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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 CD Cas[...]