Panasonic Fm-am 2 Band Receiver Rf-tj10 Owners Manual

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Owner’s Manual
FM-AM 2-Band Receiver
Model No.RF-TJ10
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. 
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save 
this manual for future use.
If you have any questions, visit: www.panasonic.com/support
The warranty can be found on page 1.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
FCC Note:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s 
authority to operate this device.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. 
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
http://www.panasonic.com
© Panasonic Corporation 2014
Printed in China
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Specifications
Power Rechargeable battery   DC 4.8 V  300 mAh (Equipped with 4 nickel–
metal hydride rechargeable battery pack)
Dry-cell battery   DC 4.5 V (3 LR03 (AAA size) batteries)
Received 
frequencyFM: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz (0.2 MHz step)
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz (0.1 MHz step)
AM: 520 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Speaker2.8 cm (1-
3/32 in.) Round 16 Ω 2pcs (monaural)
Headphone 
terminalRecommended impedance 8 Ω  Φ 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) 
(monaural)
Mobile phone 
charging jackDC OUT MAX 5 V 0.5 A
(For turn of the handle at a rate of about 120 revolutions per minute)
Max. effective 
output power250 mW (with rechargeable batteries in use)
230 mW (with dry-cell batteries in use)
Battery runtime
Power
Alkaline battery
When the Panasonic alkaline 
LR03 (AAA size) battery is used∗2
Rechargeable battery∗1, ∗2 
(built-in)
FM/AM approx. 24 h.approx. 14 min.
(At an output power of approx. 1 mW)LIGHT approx. 100 h. approx. 3 h.
SIREN approx. 20 h. approx. 20 min.
∗
1  For the handle turn at a rate of about 120 revolutions per minute for 1 minute.∗2  Depending on the use conditions, the battery runtime may become shorter.
Max. outer 
dimensions 
(W x H x D)144.5 mm x 55.6 mm x 59.0 mm
(5-11/16 in. x 2-3/16 in. x 2-5/16 in.)
Main body 
dimensions 
(W x H x D)140.4 mm x 54.4 mm x 52.0 mm
(5-
17/32 in. x 2-5/32 in. x 2-1/16 in.)
Mass (Weight)Approx. 288 
 (10.2 oz) (with batteries)
Approx. 254  (9.0 oz) (without batteries)
Operating 
temperature range0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating 
humidity range20%RH to 80%RH (no condensation)
  • Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  ■Allergies  • Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts 
that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic 
reactions.
  ■Precautions for listening with the Headphones or Earphones  • Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts 
advise against continuous extended play.
  • If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
  • Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is 
illegal in many areas.
  • You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially 
hazardous situations.
  • Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you 
hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s 
around you.
CAUTION  • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with 
the type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or 
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Disposal of the unit
  ■How to remove rechargeable batteries
The illustration is intended to describe how to dispose of the unit 
but not how to repair it. Once disassembled, it is impossible to 
reassemble.
  • Disassemble the unit after the rechargeable batteries are all used up.
  • If dry-cell batteries are used, keep them removed.
  • Using a screwdriver, follow the procedure below to disassemble. 
(No screwdriver is supplied)
  • Please contact the store where you bought the unit if you cannot remove 
the batteries.
13
2
Screws on the back 
of the unit
Front case
BoardRechargeable 
battery holder
Rechargeable 
batteries
Connector
Keep disassembled 
parts out of the 
reach of infants or 
young children.
Handling of used 
rechargeable 
batteries
  • Insulate the 
terminals with 
cellophane tape 
or similar tape.
  • Do not 
disassemble the 
batteries.
1Remove 4 screws on the back side of the unit  • Remove the front case.
2Remove 3 connectors from the board and unscrew 
2 screws in the board
  • Remove the board.
3Remove 2 screws from the part holding the 
rechargeable batteries
  • Remove the rechargeable batteries.
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product 
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
on how to recycle this battery.
Maintenance
Clean this unit with a dry and soft cloth.
  • If the unit becomes too dirty, wring a cloth moistened in water, wipe the 
dirt with it and clean with a dry cloth.
  • Do not use solvents including benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergent, 
a chemical wiper, etc. This might cause the exterior case to be deformed 
or the coating to come off.
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States 
and Puerto Rico)” on page 1.
No operation.
The hold function is on. Switch the function off.
Poor reception status. A lot of noise or distortion.
  • (For AM broadcasting) reorient the unit.
  • (For FM broadcasting) change the length or reception angle of the rod antenna.
  • You may have difficulty in listening to the radio inside a building or on a vehicle 
because of weakened radio waves. Use as near a window as possible.
  • If the unit is used near another radio or electronic equipment such as TV or video, 
interference may occur, generating noise. Try turning off the power of the nearby 
radio, TV, video, etc.
  • If the unit is suddenly transported from a cool place to a warm place, it may 
not operate normally. This is because condensation could have occurred in the 
operating part of the unit. With the power turned off, leave the unit as it is until it 
conforms to room temperature. After about 60 minutes, it is restored to normal.
  • Moving a mobile phone close to the unit can cause noise. Use the unit away from 
any mobile phone.
  • When the remaining battery level becomes low, sound may result in low volume or 
may be distorted. Crank the handle to charge or replace the dry-cell batteries.
No sound comes out of the unit.
The volume sets to the minimum. Adjust with the [VOL] button.
The unit was hand cranked and charged, but it cannot be operated.
The battery selector switch in the [DRY BATTERY] position. Switch to 
[RECHARGEABLE BATTERY].
Dry-cell batteries were put in the unit, but it does not operate on the dry-cell 
batteries.
The battery selector switch in the [RECHARGEABLE BATTERY] position. Switch to 
[DRY BATTERY].
Even after the rechargeable batteries are charged, the runtime is shorter than usual.
  • The runtime may become shorter if the rechargeable batteries are charged for the 
first time or after hours of nonuse. They are restored to normal after repeated use.
  • When battery runtime is extremely shorter than normal even if it is charged, it would 
be considered to be at the end of its life.
The built-in rechargeable batteries are designed specifically for this unit. Please 
contact the sales store where you bought the unit for replacement of the 
rechargeable batteries.
The display panel light often flickers or goes out.
When the battery level becomes low, the display light tends to flicker or go out. 
Crank the handle to charge or replace the dry-cell batteries.
Safety precautions
To reduce risk of radio interference caused by headphone- or earphone- 
cables, only use adequate accessories with a cable length of less than 3 m 
(9.8 ft.).
  ■Unit  • The radio is not splash resistant or waterproof.
  • Avoid using or placing this unit near sources of heat. 
  • To avoid product damage, do not expose this product to rain, water or other liquids.
  • The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near 
televisions, personal computers, magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes) 
or other devices easily influenced by a magnet.
  • If the unit and a mobile phone are being used in close proximity to each other, keep 
the two away from each other.
  • Check the operating status of the unit about once every 6 months.
  ■Dry-cell battery  • Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use the batteries if the covering 
has been peeled off.
  • Align the poles 
 and  correctly when inserting the battery.
  • Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
  • Do not heat or expose to flame.
  • Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
  • Battery mishandling can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the 
leaked fluid comes into contact with. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult 
your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part 
of your body.
  • Keep the LR03 (AAA size) batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 
Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and intestinal damage.
  ■Rechargeable batteryThis unit has a built-in rechargeable battery.When disposing of the used product, remove the built-in rechargeable batteries (page 7), 
and extend your cooperation to a recycling program.
Never disassemble the unit except when disposing of it.
The following is the caution for removing the battery when disposing of this unit.
  • Do not heat or expose to flame.
  • Do not short circuit.
  • Do not disassemble, crush.
  • Do not re-use.
  • Do not place in microwave ovens.
  • Do not touch leaking batteries with bare hands.
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Panasonic Products   Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic 
Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated 
on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option 
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished 
equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund 
will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
FM-AM 2-Band Receiver 1 Year 1 Year
All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) 90 Days Not Applicable
Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries 10 Days Not Applicable
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty 
period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for 
non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to 
products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only 
to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
Mail-In Service--Online Repair Request
Online Repair RequestTo submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at 
www.panasonic.com/repair.
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner’s Manual, 
and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium 
Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is 
committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a 
return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered 
receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE 
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF 
PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED 
FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES 
NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER 
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, 
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, 
improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, 
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of 
the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, 
or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY 
COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING 
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage 
to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but 
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions 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 Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the 
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service 
Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests 
by visiting our Web Site at:       http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:    http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner’s Manual online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our 
Web Site at:                        http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to:     [email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:     1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of January 2014
Limited Warranty
The serial number of this product can be found in the dry-cell battery box. 
Remove the dry-cell battery box lid to see it.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER   RF-TJ10 
SERIAL NUMBER   
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of the unit.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE   
DEALER NAME   
DEALER ADDRESS   
TELEPHONE NUMBER    
						

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Part names
Front of the unit
LIGHT / SIREN 
switchPower button 
(Glow in the dark button making it easy to turn on)
Speaker (∗
)VOL button
FM/AM button
TUNING button
HOLD switch
CHARGE lamp
Battery selector 
switch
Display panel
Low battery 
indicator
FM/AM band indicator Received frequency / volume / hold display
  • If you attempt to operate the [VOL], [FM/AM] or [TUNING] button or the 
[HOLD] switch when the power is on or when the power has been turned 
on, the display panel light comes on. After a little while, it goes off.
Rear of the unit
Handle for charging FM rod antenna
Headphone jack 
 (∗
)
Light
Strap hole Dry-cell battery 
box lidMobile phone charging jack
  • USB (Type A) connector
(∗
)  The unit’s output is monaural. The right / left speakers and 
headphones play the same sound.
The product illustrations may differ from the actual product.
  ■Headphone (commercial) listening
Plug type: Φ 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) mini-plugPlug in all the way!
  •Do not use SIREN while using headphones. Otherwise, it sounds 
louder and stimulates your ears.
  • Connecting your headphones prevents sounds from coming out of the 
speakers.
Battery preparations
Hand crank battery charging
The unit can operate on the power from the built-in rechargeable batteries 
that you have charged by cranking the handle for charging.
The rechargeable batteries built into the unit are charged irrespective of 
whether the battery selector switch is in [RECHARGEABLE BATTERY] or 
[DRY BATTERY] position.
1Pull out the handle2Crank the handle to 
charge the batteries
CHARGE lamp
Handle
  • Crank in either direction. The CHARGE lamp is lit.
  • It is recommended to crank at a rate of 2 revolutions per second 
(120 revolutions per minute). (For battery runtime, see page 8.)
The power generation amount depends on your speed while cranking 
the handle. Cranking at a slower speed than the above may keep the 
CHARGE lamp lit, but results in a shorter battery runtime because of a 
smaller power generation amount.
Notice  • Retract the FM rod antenna in place before cranking the handle.
  • Do not crank the handle too fast. Doing so can cause your wrist to hurt or the unit to 
malfunction.
  • Prolonged, continuous cranking operation may cause the unit to malfunction, so 
when you keep operating the handle for a prolonged time, have about 1 minute of 
pause for every 2 or 3 minutes of operation.
  •If the rechargeable battery is not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery 
performance may degrade. Charge the batteries once every 6 months by 
cranking at a rate of about 120 revolutions per minute for 2 to 3 minutes, and 
make sure the unit is entirely operational.
Note  • With the battery selector switch in the [RECHARGEABLE BATTERY] position, when 
the unit runs out of the rechargeable batteries, “” starts blinking.
Crank the handle to charge them.
  • The rechargeable batteries can be charged during radio reception, but noise may 
interfere with radio broadcasting. So it is recommended to keep the unit turned off 
while charging them.
Use of dry-cell batteries 
(sold separately)
1Pull out the handle 
and open the battery 
box lid2Put 3 LR03 (AAA 
size) alkaline dry-cell 
batteries in the box
  Insert the dry-cell batteries 
negative end first
Dry-cell battery 
box lidHandle
Notice  • Keep the batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Note  • Due to their extremely short battery runtime, the use of manganese dry-cell batteries 
is discouraged.
  • With the battery selector switch in the [DRY BATTERY] position, when the unit runs 
out of the dry-cell batteries, “
” starts blinking.
When replacing the dry-cell batteries, replace all of the three with new ones.
  • It is advisable to turn the unit off before replacing the dry-cell batteries.
  • If the unit will not be used for a long time, remove the dry-cell batteries from it.
Radio listening
1
Select the power 
source
  • Set the battery selector 
switch to a power source 
to be used.
2
Power on the 
unit
  • To power off the unit, 
press [] again.
  •Check if HOLD is 
deactivated.
3Choose either AM or FM
  • Each time you press the button, the 
display is switched between 
“
 ”“  ”.
4Tune in the desired station
Frequency
  • Each time you press the button, the frequency 
changes.
  • When the TUNING button, [−] or [+], is held 
down for at least 1 second, automatic station 
selection is started, and it is stopped as the 
radio is tuned to the first station to be received.
  •
Depending on the particular reception status, 
you may not be able to use automatic station 
selection. When automatic station selection is not 
stopped, press either TUNING [
−] or [+] to quit.
5Adjust the volume
  • It can be adjusted 
from 0 to 20.
  ■Hint for improving reception status
AMAdjust the unit’s 
orientation.FMRaise the rod antenna to 
adjust its length, orientation 
and reception angle.
  ■FM frequency step
The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to 
receive broadcasts allocated to 0.1 MHz steps.
1. Press [FM/AM] to “FM” mode.
2. Press and hold [FM/AM].
  • When “87.5” is displayed, frequency step will be set to 
“0.1 MHz”,or when “87.9”, it will be set to “0.2 MHz”.
Useful functions
Set the LIGHT / SIREN switch to a function you want to use.
  ■SIREN
An audible alarm is generated.
  ■LIGHT
The light turns on.
  • To stop an audible alarm or turn off the light, set the 
switch to “OFF”.
Note  • SIREN or LIGHT can be used irrespective of whether the radio is powered on / off.
  • The audible alarm starts out soft and then becomes louder.
  • The volume of the audible alarm or the brightness of the light is unadjustable.
  • The audible alarm volume or the light brightness may vary depending on the type of 
the batteries used or the remaining battery level.
  • Some surrounding conditions may keep you from hearing the audible alarm.
Personal equipment like a mobile phone can be charged by connecting via a 
charging cable to the unit. It is charged only when the handle is being cranked.
1Connect a charging cable (not supplied) between 
your smart-phone or mobile phone and the unit
Use an appropriate adapter 
(commercial) for your 
model as necessary. Smart-phone / mobile phone
Charging cable (not supplied)Insert all 
the way Open the mobile phone 
charging jack lid
USB (Type A) connector
USB (Type A) plug Plug appropriate for your 
mobile phone
2Crank the handle to charge the batteries
  • The charge lamp is lit while charging is in progress. 
Crank at a speed that allows the lamp to stay lit. 
(The built-in rechargeable batteries are also charged)
  • Crank in either direction.
  • It can be charged even when the battery selector 
switch is either in [RECHARGEABLE BATTERY] or 
[DRY BATTERY] position.
Mobile phone charging
Guideline for the runtime that a fully-charged mobile phone battery 
provides for
(For smart-phone measured by Panasonic and charged by cranking at a 
rate of about 120 revolutions per minute for 1 minute∗
)
Continuous standby time: Approx. 1 h. and 50 min.
Continuous talk time: Approx. 2 min.
∗
  If your mobile phone has run out of the battery to such an extent that it cannot be 
even powered on, it requires a longer recharging time.
Notice  • Close the mobile phone charging jack lid when you are not using the mobile phone 
charging jack.
  • Do not apply any external voltage to the mobile phone charging jack. Otherwise, it 
may cause a malfunction.
  • When the handle is cranked at a rate of less than 120 revolutions per minute, a 
warning message may be displayed on the mobile phone connected to the unit 
because of an insufficient amount of power generation.
In such case, temporarily stop rotating the handle and then try to crank it at a rate of 
120 revolutions per minute.
  • Charging status displayed on some smart-phones or mobile phones may be 
switched between the ON / OFF states repeatedly. 
In such case, crank the handle at a rate of more than 120 revolutions per minute.
Note  • Even if the dry-cell battery has a certain amount of its power remaining, it cannot be 
used to recharge a mobile phone.
  • The rechargeable batteries can be charged during radio reception, but noise may 
interfere with radio broadcasting. So it is recommended to keep the unit turned off 
while charging them.
  • Note that some mobile phone models cannot be recharged.
Operating error 
prevention (HOLD)
OFF ON
Sliding HOLD to the [  ] side disables the [], 
[VOL], [FM/AM] and [TUNING] buttons.
The function prevents such an operation error as the 
one that could occur while the unit is put on charge. 
In addition, while the unit is carried in a bag with you, 
it blocks the unit from powering up even when the 
button is inadvertently pressed. (Display: 
)
  •
To deactivate HOLD, slide the switch left back in “OFF”.
Note  • SIREN or LIGHT can be used even while HOLD is on.
  •The unit or a mobile phone can be charged with a hand crank even during HOLD in use.
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