12 “AM” “FM1” “FM2”“OFF”33 2112FULL EMPTYPRESETRADIOON/OFF/BANDHOLD1234 5OPENXBSTUNINGRQ-SW48VDIRREVWDHOLDXBSRADIOON/OFF/BANDTUNING4 5 VOLUMEVOLUMEË231DIRFWDREV 213123RADIO TAPE“ ” “ ”LRINSTALL ABATTERY.1 Stereo headphones(RFEV718P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Shockwave handgrip(RKHT0007). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Belt clip(RKQT0002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4≥To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or website (http://www.panasonic.com).≥Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking forreplacement parts.Be sure to give the model number and color of the unitwhen purchasing replacement headphones.Stereo Radio Cassette PlayerOperating InstructionsModel No. RQ-SW48VPBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read these instructions completely. Please keepthis manual for future reference.Supplied Accessories Attaching the Shockwave handgripand the belt clipPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company,pDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporation ofAmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094http://www.panasonic.comPanasonic Sales Company, Division ofMatsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel IndustrialPark, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985C 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Printed in TaiwanRQTT0462-PF0102KB0∫ Shockwave handgrip∫ Belt clipCAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-tion against harmful interference in a residential instal-lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-terference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which canbe determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.≥Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-cian for help.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to thisequipment would void the user’s authority to operatethis device.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference re-ceived, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.PRESETRADIOON/OFF/BANDHOLD1234 5OPENXBSTUNINGRQ-SW48VDIRREVWDA B123Belt clipShockwave handgripBATTERY CONDITION C H A N G I N GTHE BASSPress.Press for morethan 2 seconds.Forward side°ADJUST THE VOLUME.INSERT A CAS-SETTE.PRESS [2 1].°Forward side: [DIR] isswitched to [FWD]One R6/LR6, AA, UM-3(included) batteryPlug type:3.5 mm stereoPlug infirmly.CONNECT THEHEADPHONES.RELEASE HOLD.SELECT THEBAND.SELECT THE STATION.FunctionTo stopTo fast forward or rewindReverse tape directionBasic OperationTAPE PLAYBACKOperationDuring playback, press [∫].[DIR] switched to FWD: In the stop mode, press [5] (fast forward) or [6] (rewind).[DIR] switched to REV: In the stop mode, press [6] (fast forward) or [5] (rewind).In the stop mode or during playback, set [DIR] to REV or FWD.RADIO RECEPTIONFunctionTo stopOperationDuring reception, press [RADIO ON/OFF/BAND].Note:Press [∫] to stop the tape before operating the radio. While playing a tape, the radio will not turn on even if you press[RADIO ON/OFF/BAND].You can use normal type tapes only. This unit will not be able to do full justice to characteristics of high and metal positiontapes even if they are played back.BEFORECALLINGProblem CheckpointNo tape operations in spiteof radio operations.No radio operations.No operations.≥No sounds.≥A gritty noise is heard.Is the battery worn?≥Is the unit in the hold state?Has the battery been installed with its polarities (+, -)reversed?≥Is the headphone plug firmly connected to the [Ë] jack?≥Is the plug dirty?Cannot hear music - too noisy. Separate the unit from mobile phones.Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt aboutsome of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solvethe problem,contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mailconsumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).≥Is a tape playing?