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USER MANUAL RPSP1000 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions Model No. RP-SP1000 Active speaker system Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructionscarefully.User memo: Supplied accessories Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Divisionof Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094http://www.panasonic.com 2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Panasonic Sales Company, Division ofMatsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San GabrielIndustrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 RQT5506-Y M0200TK0 Before using this unit, be sure to read theapplicable items of the operating instructionsand these safety suggestions carefully.Afterwards keep them handy for futurereference. Take special care to follow thewarnings indicated on the unit itself as well asin the operating instructions.Safety1. Power Source—The unit should be con-nected to power supply only of the typedescribed in the operating instructions oras marked on the unit.2. Polarization—If the unit is equipped witha polarized AC power plug (a plug havingone blade wider than the other), that plugwill fit into the AC outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unableto insert the plug fully into the outlet, tryreversing the plug. If the plug should stillfail to fit, contact your electrician to re-place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeatthe safety purpose of the polarized plug.3. Care of AC adaptor—Take care that thecord of the AC adaptor should be routedso that they are not likely to be walked onor pinched by items placed upon oragainst them. Never take hold of the ACadaptor if your hand is wet, and alwaysgrasp the plug body when connecting ordisconnecting it.4. Nonuse Periods—When not in use, besure to disconnect the AC adaptor fromthe AC power outlet.Installation» Environment1. Water and Moisture—Do not use thisunit near water—for example, near abathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or thelike. Damp basements should also beavoided.2. Heat—Never use or place this unit near aheat source. Do not leave it in an automo-bile exposed to direct sunlight for a longtime with the doors and windows closedas this may deform the cabinet.» Placement1. Foreign Material—Care should be takenso that objects do not fall into and liquidsare not spilled into the unit. Do not subjectthis unit to excessive smoke, dust, me-chanical vibration, or shock.2. Magnetism—The unit should be situatedaway from equipment or devices that gen-erate strong magnetic fields.3. Stacking—Do not place any objects, ontop of the unit.MaintenanceClean the cabinet, panel and controls with asoft cloth lightly moistened with milddetergent solution.Do not use any type of abrasive pad,scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol orbenzine.Service1. Damage Requiring Service—The unitshould be serviced by qualified servicepersonnel when:(a) The AC adaptor is damaged; or(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has beenspilled into the unit; or(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or(d) The unit does not appear to operatenormally or exhibits a marked changein performance; or(e) The unit has been dropped, or the en-closure damaged.2. Servicing—The user should not attemptto service the unit beyond that describedin the operating instructions. All other ser-vicing should be referred to an authorizedservice personnel.For the address of an authorized servi-center: In the U.S.A.,call 1-800-211-7262 , e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com,or visit www.panasonic.comIn Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visitwww.panasonic.ca PRECAUTIONS Please check and identify the supplied accessories.(Only for U.S.A.)To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).Cord.......................................................................................1pc.AC adaptor ............................................................................1pc.The included AC adaptor is for use with this unit only.Do not use it with other equipment.Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please readthese instructions completely. Please keep this manual for futurereference.Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3www.panasonic.caPrinted in ChinaDATE OF PURCHASEDEALER NAMEDEALER ADDRESSTELEPHONE NUMBERThe model number and serial number of this product can befound on either the back or the bottom of the unit.Please note them in the space provided below and keep forfuture reference.MODEL NUMBER RP-SP1000SERIAL NUMBERSee over for French instructions.RQT5506 Speaker cord Right speaker (Front) (Back) Left speaker (Front) (Back) Location of controls Connection 1 Before connection, turn off the power to all components. 2 Connect as shown Right speaker (Back)Left speaker (Back)Connect to LINE OUTor headphone jackEnsure cords are fully inserted to ensure correct operation. Conserving power The AC adaptor consumes 3.5 W when the unit is turned off with[POWER]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a longtime, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet. To use LINE IN 1 and LINE IN 2 at the same time Use the included cord and a second cord (not included).The sound is mixed if you use LINE IN 1 and LINE IN 2 at the sametime. If the output terminal on the other equipment is a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo jack LINE IN 1: Use the included cord (3.5 mm stereo plug – 3.5mm stereo plug)LINE IN 2: Purchase a second connection cord (3.5 mm ste-reo plug – 3.5 mm stereo plug) if you intend to useboth at the same time. If the output terminal on the other equipment is a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) monaural jack Use a plug adaptor (not included) (3.5 mm stereo plug to 3.5mm monaural plug) If the output terminal on the other equipment is a 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) stereo jack Use a plug adaptor (not included) (3.5 mm stereo plug to 6.3mm stereo plug) If the output terminals on the other equipment are two pin jacks Use a connection cable (not included) (two pin plugs – 3.5mm stereo plug) If irregular coloring occurs on your television These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, butthe picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combi-nations.If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem.If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.Treble control (TREBLE)Volume (VOL)Power indicatorPower switch (POWER)DC IN jackLine-IN 1 (mini plug)Line-IN 2 (mini plug)Speaker outputCord (included)Household ACoutlet(AC 120V/60Hz)AC adaptor (included)Second connection cord(Sold separately)SpeakerCautionUse the speakers only with the recommendedsystem. Failure to do so may lead to damageto the amplifier and/or the speakers, and mayresult in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified ser-vice person if damage has occurred or if youexperience a sudden change in performance.Personal computerCD playerHeadphone stereoTelevisionRQT5506

Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for apossible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simplechecks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the prob-lem and restore proper operation.If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the rem-edies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to thedirectory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) tolocate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instruc-tions.For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter inthe U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre inCanada.In the U.S.A.,call 1-800-211-7262 , e-mailconsumerproducts@panasonic.com, or visit www.panasonic.comIn Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca Operation 1 Turn [VOL] to “MIN”. 2 Press [POWER] to turn the speakers on. 3 Turn on the equipment you have con- nected and adjust the volume with [VOL]. 4 Adjust treble volume with [TREBLE].

• To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, wateror other liquids.•If a gritty noise is heard, wipe away the dirt on the plug.•Before cleaning the speakers, press [POWER] to turn them off anddisconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet. Specifications Power output 10 W+10 W(10 % T.H.D.,1 kHz)Input impedance 20 kΩ(1 kHz)Input 3.5 mm (1/8 in.)stereo x 2Speaker system Bass reflex typeSpeaker unit 50 mm (2 in.)Power requirement DC12 VDimensions ( W x H x D ) 100 x 162 x 87 mm(3 15/16 x 6 3/8 x 3 7/16 in.)Mass Left speaker : 540 g (19.05 oz.)Right speaker : 600 g (21.16 oz.)Specifications are subject to change without notice.Mass and dimensions are approximate. Product service Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Product information For product service, product information or assistance with productoperation, refer to the servicenter directory.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-nications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:¡Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.¡Increase the separation between the equipment and re-ceiver.¡Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.¡Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor help.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to thisequipment would void the user’s authority to operate thisdevice.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA Problems Volume is low.No sound.Sound is dis-torted.Sound stopssuddenly. Possible cause [POWER] is switched off.[VOLUME] is set to “MIN”.The input signal level is low.The cords are not con-nected fully.The input signal is too high.The protection circuitryhas functioned due tohigh input level. Remedy Press [POWER] to turnthe speakers on.Turn the volume up with [VOL].Raise the volume of theconnected equipment.Insert the cords fully.Lower the volume of theconnected equipment.Reduce [VOL] to mini-mum, switch off thespeakers, then switchthem on again.PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will repair this product with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows: For assistance in obtaining service in the U.S.A. please contact: Panasonic Services Company Panasonic Plus Department 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Tel: 1-800-833-9626 Fax: 1-800-237-9080 If service is needed, during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to furnish a purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the above address. For assistance in Puerto Rico contact, Panasonic Sales Company at the address or telephone number listed above. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover dam- ages which occur in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, faulty installation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of customer controls, improper op- eration or maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use, such as; hotel, office, res- taurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or serviced by anyone other than a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS

WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO

TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Satisfaction Center at the company address indicated above. FOR U.S.A.

For ninety (90) days—Headphones, Earphones, Microphones, Stereo Mini-Speaker Systems

For ten (10) days—Batteries—(When applicable)—New recharge- able batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries. Non- rechargeable batteries are not warranted. PANASONIC CANADA INC. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or, at its option, replace the product for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside the boundaries of Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misuse or abuse, shipping damage, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are not covered by this warranty. WARRANTY SERVICE FOR CANADA This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc. 13131 Bathgate Place Richmond, BC V6V 1Z3 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627 Calgary, Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc. 6835-8th St. N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Fax: (403) 274-5493 Mississauga, Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418 Lachine, Québec Panasonic Canada Inc. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos Lachine, QC H8T 1C4 Tel: (514) 633-8684 Fax: (514) 633-8020 IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.RQT5506