Panasonic SL-SX SX500 Portable CD player Operating Instructions

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Precautions
Helore using his unit. be sure to read the apelicable
items of ihe operating insirichons and these safety sug-
gestions carefully.
Altervards keep them handy for future reference, Taka
Special care 10 lolo ha warnings indicated oñ the unit
sell as well as in the operating mstructons,
safety
1. Power Source—The unit should he connected Bo
power Supo only of Пе Буре described in 1e oper-
abng instructions or as marked on the pnt. Lise only
the AC adapior or car adapto described ın Ihe Oped
abing instructions when rechanging
2. Polarization—!f the uni is equipped with a polarised
AC power plug fa plug having one blade vader than
the other). that plug will fit sto the AC outlet only ane
wëy. This is a salety feature. If you are unable 16 ir
sert the plug fully into the oulled, ry reversing the
Plug. the plug should still fail to ft, contact your
electrician to replace your chsalete autiel. Do not de
teal the salely purpose dl he polanzed plug
3, Care of AC adaptor— Take care hat the cord ol the
AC adaptor should be routed so that they are mot
likely 1o be walked an or pinched by items placed
upon or agamst ihem. Mever take hold of the AC
adaptor if your hand i= wet, and always grasp the
plug Body when Connecting or disconnectimg it.
4. Nonuse Periods —\Whern rat in use, be sure to dis
connect the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet
5, Batteries —If the set is not used for a юпа репой ©!
Lime ar 8 used only [rom an AC power source, na
move all the batteries to prevent potential damage
due to possible bableny akage. Do not mix batlenes
(old and new) or different types of batteries.
installation
E Environment
1. Water and Moisture Do mot use Is uni mear
water—lo example near a bathtub, washbow!
Semi pool, of the Fee. Damp Dasemanils shoukd
also be avo-ded
2. Condensation—Mosiure may tor on he lens m
the following conditions. ..
immediately after @ heater has Deon luimed on
Sin a steamy or very humsd room.
shan he und is suddenly moved rom a cold anv
ronment 10 a warm cna. Ff moisture forms inside
Pris LME, E May not operate propedy. To corres! this
problem wal about one hour for the moisture ta
evaporate
J. Maat Mever usa or placa this unit near a heat
source, Do not leave it in an automobile exposed lo
direct sunlight Tor a long time wiih ihe doora and win-
cows closed as his may deform the cabinel.
EH Placement
1. Foreign Material — Care should be taken so that ob-
jecta de пог Рай into end liquids are noi spiiled into
the uml, De nol subject this unit to excessive smoke
dust, mechanical vibration, or shock
2, Magnetism — The unit should be situated away Irom
equipment or devices that generate strong magnalic
Nalda,
3, Stacking—Do not place amy obsects, on top of the
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Maintenance
(Sue page 5 for details.)
Clear the cabinet. panef and controls with a soi cloth
bgraby memtarod wih mid detergent solubron.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, Scourng powder
0 SONG Such as ACO or benzme.
Service
1. Damage Requiring Service—The und should be
serviced by qualified service personnel ven
(a) The AC adapior «= damaged; ог
(E) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled
Intá Ie unit; or
The unit has been exposed to ran; or
The unit does nol apeear lo operate normally ar
exhibits à marked change :n performance; ar
Tha unil has bean dropped. or the enclosure
damaged,
2. Servicing— The user should not attempt to service
tha uni beyond that described in the operating in
structions. All other servicing should be referred to
an authorized service personnel
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Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries,
Using rechargeable batteries
Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them.
The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter-
ies other than those specifically designed for it.
= Supplied batteries (P-3GAVA)
# Optional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B, SH-CDB8D)
Recharging procedure
1 Insert the special rechargeable bat-
teries into the unit.
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
DC IN jack (DC IN 4,5 V ©G— )
AC power
outlet
Recharging starts and a battery indicator appears on
the display as shown below.
Scrolls
When the rechargeable batteries are fully recharged,
the battery indicator disappears. (It takes approximately
3 hours to fully recharge the supplied rechargeable bat-
teries.)
3 When recharging is complete, un-
plug the AC adaptor from the power
outlet and the DC IN jack.
e Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi-
mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. If the operating
time on one full charge becomes noticeably shorter
than it used to be, the battery has reached the end of
its service lite and should be replaced.
eRecharging may only be performed when the unit is
powered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batter-
ies while playing a CD.)
#The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-
come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
a malfunction.
if the battery lid Removing
comes loose batteries
Slide the lid back into Push up on the battery
place horizontally. in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Then lift it out.
Using the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Refer to the step 2 in "Using rechargeable batteries” for
connection instructions.
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Using the car adaptor (not included)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC$), available
as an optional accessory.
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit's bat-
teries while in the car.
Using dry-cell batteries
(not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “AA”
(LR6) alkaline batteries.
The procedure for inserting and removing
dry-cell batteries is identical to that for
rechargeable batteries.
Checking the battery condition
When the unit is off, pressing BATT CHECK causes the
battery indicator to appear on the main unit's display for
about a few seconds. (This works even if the unit is on
hold.) The indicator is always on when the unit is oper-
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Empty
When the battery indicator flashes
Power is cut off a short while later. Recharge the
rechargeable batteries or replace the dry cell batteries
with new ones.
eWhen the unit is used with a AC adaptor, the battery
indicator is not displayed.
*The battery may temporarily show a lower level or oth-
erwise not operate correctly when searching and skip-
ping, and also if the unit is used in an extremely cold
environment.
eThe length of time the unit continues to operate after
the battery indicator starts flashing depends on the
type of batteries used.
#The battery indicator may not be displayed if rechar-
geable batteries other than those designated by
Panasonic are used.
Using the battery case
The battery case allows you to extend the maximum
playing time of the unit by loading an additional two
“AA” (LRS) alkaline batteries.
eWhen using the battery case, always insert batteries in
the unit body as well. (The unit cannot be operated on
the batteries in the external battery case alone.)
e Though you can use rechargeable batteries in the bat-
tery case, it does not recharge them. (Use dry cell bat-
teries if possible.)
eWhen using rechargeable batteries in the unit body,
and dry-celi batteries in the battery case, be sure to
use fully charged rechargeable batteries and new dry-
cell batteries.
eWhen using four dry-cell batteries, do not mix new and
old batteries.
1 Open the cover of the battery case
and insert the batteries.
Insert the end marked (-—) first.
2 Mount the battery case on the unit
body.
Insert the protrusions
on the battery case
into the four
indentations in the
unit body.
Reverse the above procedure to remove the ex-
ternal battery case.
For your reference:
The maximum playing time will differ depending on the
type of batteries {rechargeable/dry-cell) loaded in the
unit body.
If the cover of the battery case comes
loose:
Insert the
protrusions into the
holes on either end
of the lid.
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If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
then disconnect the power sources {the AC
adaptor and batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue
operation.
HOLD Function |
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This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental
button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and
closed.)
The HOLD function prevents the follow-
ing:
e Powering on the unit accidentally (which can cause
the batteries to go dead).
# Play being cut off unexpectedly in the middle of a se-
lection.
The unit and wired remote control have HOLD switches,
each of which works independently.
To use the HOLD function
Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.
{The buttons on the remote control cannot be operated
if the switch is set to hold.)
“ло! d” indication
When the unit is in HOLD status, pressing any button
causes the indication * ho / 4” to appear on the display.
When the unit is powered off
The “ho! d” indication appears only when » EN is
pressed.
Sequential e)
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upward.
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Track number in play
Elapsed playing time —
of each track
EE оон if VOLUME
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Following steps 1-6.
In step 4, connect the stereo earphones to the () jack, (Plug in firmly)
e Play stops automatically when all the tracks have been played.
elf the unit has been connected to the car audio system, adjust the volume level between 4 and 6 on the unit, then
adjust the volume level on the system.
+See page 5 tor remote control operations.
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Operation Button ' Display/reference
Press during play ,
1 = .
To pause play | 28
| Press again to resume play
Press during play : Total number of tracks
idly
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! Total playing time
| Press during stop mode |
POWER OFF I
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unit (Off mode }
1
Press during play | ,
Skip forward/ | eDuring program play, these buttons are used to
backward Backward Forward ı skip forward or back through the programmed se-
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kip fun ction) ¡| guence of tracks.
(skip << > | eDuring random play, the skip buttons cannot be
, used to skip back to tracks that were played pre-
Rapid forward/ 4%, Le I viously in the random sequence.
backward es 1 eDuring program play, random play or 1 track re-
{search | peat play, search operation is limited to the cur-
Keep depressed during play | rent track only. See page 4.
function) ! у (See page 4.)
Location of Controls
For your reference
“mo d 15” indication
This indication appears for about 30 seconds И № HI is
pressed when no dis¢ is loaded in the unit or if the disc
is not completely seated.
“OPEN” indication
This indication appears for about 10 minutes when the
cover is opened. (However, the indication does not ap-
pear when the unit is powered off.)
Auto power off function
If the unit is left in stop or paused status for approxi-
mately 10 minutes, the unit powers itself off auto-
matically in order to prevent the batteries from
running down.
(If no disc is loaded in the unit, it powers itself off in
about 30 seconds.)
Removing discs
After the disc has stopped rotating, press the PUSH
hutton to release the disc. {To protect the disc, never
open the cover while it is playing.)
Never insert foreign objects into the unit body.
Hold switch (HOLD)
Portable CD player B © Open switch (OPEN)
@ EQ button (EQ)
(Ш, POWER OFF)
(BATT CHECK)
O Display
O Out jack (OUT)
(VOLUME)
© Skip/search buttons
@ Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
O Stop/power off button
Q Piay/pause button (» EN)
Q Battery check button
O Anti-shock button (ANTI-SHOCK) O Plug
@ Repeat button (REPEAT)
O Headphones volume control
{ Headphones Jack (7)
© Play mode selector
(RESUME, NORMAL, RANDOM) © Slider
@ CD release button (PUSH)
(9 DC in jack (DC IN 4.5 Y Ge )
G) Connection terminal for battery
case
© Hole for car mounting base/bat-
tery case
Wired remote control E
O Skip/search buttons (+, —)
© Hold switch (HOLD)
@ Play/stop/off button
@ Volume control (VOL)
Stereo earphones
© Plug
Other Play Methods
The letters such as @ in the various illustrations refer to the descriptions in the “Location of Controls” section.
Skip play
The disc plays from a selected track through to the last
track, then play stops automatically.
Preparation: Put unit in stop mode. (See page 3.)
1 A
2 Select the desired track.
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3
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Program play
Up to 24 tracks can be entered in the program.
Preparation: Put unit in stop mode. (See page 3.)
1
2 Select the desired track.
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3 Register in sequence.
(The indication “M” and the programmed se-
quence appear on the display.)
MEMORY?
© RECALL
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program all
the desired tracks.
©
E To program the same track in the se-
quence more than once
After step 3, press MEMORY/RECALL the desired num-
ber of times.
E If“ £” is displayed
No more tracks may be added to the sequence.
Anti-Shock Function
NM To confirm the contents of the pro-
grammed sequence
Press MEMORY/RECALL while the disc is playing. (The
numbers of the programmed tracks appear on the dis-
play in sequence.)
M To delete the entire programmed se-
quence
Press E, POWER OFF.
Random play
1 ©
NORMAL
RESUME | | RANDOM
Ape
For your reference:
eltis also possible to press the pi while the unit is in
stop status to change the first track to be played. (All
tracks are played eventually, regardless of which is
played first.)
eProgram play is not possible in the random mode.
Resume play
This function allows you to listen from the beginning of
the track where play stopped because the unit was
powered off {or switched to stop status). It is useful
when listening to CDs in the car, etc.
©
Release
not
O RESUME | TT RANDOM
For your reference:
elf the RESUME, NORMAL, RANDOM (play mode se-
lector} switch is put in the RESUME position, the all-
repeat function will be activated automatically as soon
as the unit is powered on.
elf power is cut off near the end of a track (power off
status), playback may resume from the beginning of
the next track.
elf the unit is powered off while a disc was playing and
then a new disc is inserted, play will begin from the
middle of the new disc because the unit remembers
the position where play stopped on the previous disc.
Repeat function
Press during play or stop mode.
REPEAT
—
The setting switches in the sequence indicated below
each time REPEAT is pressed.
1-track repeat (1 >)
One track is repeated.
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All-track repeat (ALL =>)
All the tracks on the disc are repeated.
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Cancel
For your reference:
И REPEAT is pressed during program play, only the
tracks in the programmed sequence are repeated.
(The indication “ALL” is not displayed.)
Changing the sound quality
Press during play or stop mode.
EQ
The setting switches in the sequence indicated below
gach time EQ is pressed.
NOR—XBS—LIVE
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XBS:
Select this setting to boost the low-range response.
NOR «MES? — LIVE
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Select this setting to reproduce the sound as if it would
be heard in a concert hall.
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Select this setting to tum off the XBS, LIVE function.
Normal sound is heard.
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Anti shock works by reading audio data and storing it in
memory (up to 40 seconds worth). The unit then fills in
interruptions caused by bumps and vibrations with data
from the memory. This unit also incorporates a powerful
anti-shock mechanism that prevents skipping caused
when play speed is changed by swinging of the unit.
Press during play or stop mode.
© SHOCK
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The following indicator appears on the display panel.
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When bumps continue repeatedly
The following indicator appears on the display and
sound is interrupted.
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To cancel the anti-shock function
Press ANTI-SHOCK again.
eThe ANTI-SHOCK setting can be changed during
play, but this may cause a slight interruption in the
sound because the disc’s rotation speed changes.
During the anti-shock operation, the disc rotates at a
higher rate than usual in collecting extra audio data.
This could result in a slight increase in disc rotation
noise.
Using the unit with an audio system
The anti-shock function uses digital signal compression
technology. It is recommended that the anti-shock func-
tion be canceled if the unit is connected to a home
audio system.
Using the Remote Control
The remote control can be operated regardless of the
hold mode of the unit.
Preparation:
Release the remote control from the hold mode.
E Operation confirmation tones
When an operation button is pressed, a confirmation
tone sounds. Refer to the parentheses in the illustration
for the different types of confirmation tones.
How to use the wired remote control
Press once during off or stop
mode.
To start play
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(Beep)
Press once during play.
To stop play GL) ;
(Beep...Beep)
Press once during play
Forward
Skip torward/ (Beep
backward Beep)
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(Beep Beep
Rapid forward/ Beep)
backward Backward
Press and hold during play.
Press and hold during play or
stop mode.
To turn off the
unit
(Веер...Вев...р)
‘Using the Unit with Optional
Accessories
When adjusting the volume
using the remote control,
position the volume control
on the unit to between 4 and
To adjust the | sg.
volume
Using the unit with an audio system
Using a stereo connection cable (not included), you can
listen to CDs on your audio system.
eTum off the amplifier power and connect the cable.
*Do not connect the cable to the PHONO jacks on the
amplifier,
eObtain the optional connection cable if the amplifier
comes with mini-phone jacks.
* Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
e Sound quality changes when XBS or LIVE is selected,
but volume is reduced by approximately fifty percent.
*When using active speakers or other speakers, ensure
that they have an input impedance of 1 k{2 or less.
OUT jack
Side panel of the unit
Amplifier
L (White)
ToCDor AUX ae
terminals em IS
R| (Red)
Stereo connection cable
Using the unit with a car audio
system
Items to be purchased
For connection to the car audio system:
eCar stereo cassette adaptor (5H-CDM10A)
eCar adaptor (SH-CDC9)
Connect the car stereo cassette adaptor to the |
unit's headphones jack. {When dolng this, keep |
the unit's VOLUME control at a setting between
4 and 6.)
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For securing the unit and connecting the
power supply:
Car mounting kit (SH-CDF20)
It may not be possible to use the unit with some types of
car stereo owing to restrictions imposed by the con-
struction of the car stereo cassette adaptor.
For further details, refer to the instructions of the pan
concerned.
Maintaining the
Lens
Open the lid and clean the lens as shown in the figure.
Use a cotton swab to gently wipe off any finger-prints.
Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C)
Air blowar for
camera lens
ONLY FOR U.S.A.
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact: |
800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am—9 pm Saturday-Sunday 9 am—7 pm, EST.
Web Site: http://WWW.Panasonic.com
Accessory Purchases:
You can purchase parts, accessories or
locate your nearest servicenter by
visiting our Web Site.
Customer Orders Only 800-211-PANA (7262)
Factory Servicenters Locations
CALIFORNIA GEORGIA
6550 Katella Avenue 8655 Roswell Road
Cypress, Suite 100
CA 90630 Atlanta, GA 30350
ILLINOIS
1703 North Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
{Pick-up/Drop-off only}
800 Dubuque Avenue
S. San Francisco
CA 94080
20201 Sherman Way
Suite 102
Canoga Park, CA 91306
9060 Golf Road
Niles, IL 60714
MARYLAND
62 Mountain Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
COLORADO MASSACHUSETTS
1640 South Abilene Street 60 Glacier Drive
Suite D Suite G
Aurora, CO 80012 Westwood, MA 02090
FLORIDA
3700 North 29" Avenue
Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020
TENNESSEE
919-8 Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
MICHIGAN
37048 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
TEXAS
7482 Harwin Drive
Houston, TX 77036
MINNESOTA
7850-12" Avenue South
Airport Business Center
Bloomington, MN. 55425
13615 Welch Road
OHIO Suite 101
2236 Waycross Road Farmers Branch,
Civic Center Plaza TX 75244
Forest Park, OH 45240
WASHINGTON
PENNSYLVANIA 20425-84" Амепие South
2221 Cabot Blvd. West Kent, WA 98032
Suite B
Langhorne, PA 19047
HAWAII
99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone (808) 488-1996
Fax (B08) 486-4369
Chartiers Valley
Shopping Center
1025 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Sacaucus,
New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC AUDIO PRODUCTS
ONLY FOR U.S.A.
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION
OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
OF PUERTO RICO, INC. ("PSC")
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel industrial Park
Carolina, Puera Rico 009856
Tal. (809) 750-4300
FAX. (809) 768-2910
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col-
lectively reforred to as “The warrantor”) will repair this product with new or refur-
bished 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:
AUDIO COMPONENTS, RADIOS, COMPACT DISC PLAYERS. VIDEO CD PLAY-
ERS AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS —For one (1) year.
ACCESSORIES, HEADPHONES AND CARTRIDGES—{when applicable) For
ninety (90) days.
BATTERIES—(when applicable}—New rechargeable batteries in exchange for
defective rechargeable batteries—¥For ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries
are not warranted.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKS—{when applicable)—New rechargeable
battery packs in exchange for defective rechargeable battery packs for (80) days.
Non-rechargeable battery packs are not warranted.
Carry-in or mail-in service in the continental U.S.A. can be obtained during the
warranty period from a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter
listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call 1-800-211-7262, toll free, to locate an
authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be
obtained during the warranty period by calling the telephone numbers listed in the
Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the criginal purchaser. A purchase receipt or
other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is
rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship
which occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear to the stylus (when
applicable) or dealer installed cartridge or stylus. It doas not cover damage which
occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishan-
dling, misapplication, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, improper maintenance,
alteration, improper antenna, inadequate signal pick-up, maladjustment of con-
sumer controls, modification, or commercial use of product, or service by anyone
other than a PASC Factory Servicenter or authorized PASC Servicenter, or dam-
age that is attributable to acts of Ged.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL 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 WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPQSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
tions 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 Affairs Division at the company address
indicated above.
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 product operation, refer to the servicenter directory.
User memo:
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,
SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADORESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA-
TION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE
U.S.A.
POWERED BY NICKEL-CADMIUM BAT-
TERY.
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased is pow-
ered by a rechargeable battery. The battery
is recyclable. At the end of it's useful life,
under various state and local laws, it may be
illegal to dispose of this battery into the mu-
nicipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for
details in your area for recycling options or
proper disposal.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. № this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television re-
ception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one
of the following measures:
e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
eIncrease the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
eConnect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the re-
ceiver is connected.
eConsult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment would void the users au-
thority to operate this 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 de-
vice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
a
If you ship the product
Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.
Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to make repairs. J
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Customer's Record
Model Dealer's
No. Name
Serial
No,
or
Code Dealers
No. Address
Date
of
Purchase
Specifications
Audio (ANTI-SHOCK off)
Play time:
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart betow for a possible cause of
the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on
your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
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 the directory of Authorized Service Centers
{enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer
{In U.S.A. consult PASC Authorized Servicenters for detailed instructions or call
1-800-211-7262 for the address of an authorized factory servicenter.)
Check this
Is the disc properly secured in place?
e|s the unit in HOLD status?
e|s the disc properly secured in place?
els there moisture condensation on the lens?
(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)
No. of channels: — 2 (left and right, {When used in hold mode, at 25°C
stereo} (77°F) temperature and on flat and
Frequency stable surface}
response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Output voltage: 0.6 Y (50 КО) used ANTI-SHOCK afffon for instructions.
S/N: More than 96 dBx
Wow and flutter: Below measurable 2 Alkaline About 23 hours/
limit batteries About 24 hours
DA converter: 1 bit, MASH Rechargeable About 11 hours/ Problem
Heacpnones | Max. 9 mW+9 mW/ batteries About 11.5 hours
output level: ax. 9 mW+9m
160 (variable) 4 Alkaline About 50 hours/ Cannot close cover.
i tteri A h
Pickup | batteries bout 52 hours Cannot play discs.
Light source: Semiconductor laser 2
Wavelength: 780 nm Rechargeable About 33 hours/
General and 2 Alkaline About 34 hours
Operational batteries
temperature Cannot remove disc.
range: 0°С-40°С The play time may be less depending on
(32°F—104°F) the operating conditions. Tracks on disc do not play
Rechargeable Recharging time: About 3 hours in order, starting with the
temperature Dimension first track.
range: 5°C _40°C {Wx Hx D): 128х257 х
(41°F—104°F) hy У бы Cannot hear music—too
Power supply: — DC4.5V | SAL 16”) noisy.
Weight: 300 g (10.6 oz.)
Power consumption:
Power source | ANTI-SHOCK offfon
Using AC
adaptor
2.0 W/2.4 W
When recharging: Approx.4.8 W Note:
x These specifications were measured
in the ANTI-SHOCK off mode.
Did you press the PUSH button to release the disc?
Is the RESUME, NORMAL, RANDOM (play mode)
selector in the NORMAL position?
(with batteries)
e Are the earphones plug and the wired remote
control plug inserted all the way?
e |s the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on plug.)
255 q (9.0 02.)
(without batteries)
TV picture is distorted.
Radio reception is noisy.
Are you using the unit body too near a TV or tuner?
(If the TV or tuner is connected to a simple indoor
antenna, connect it to an outdoor antenna.)
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Weight and dimensions are
approximate.
MASH is a trademark of NTT. |
Listening caution
Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high
volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous ex-
tended 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 discon-
tinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Even if your headphones or earphones is an 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,
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “com-
fort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to
your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe
level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
eStart your volume control at a low setting.
e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it com-
fortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
eSet the dial and leave it there.
Rechargeable batteries
eOnly the P-3GAVA, P-3GAYVA/2B, SH-CDB8D batter-
ies can be recharged.
+! the power delivered by the batteries lasts for a very
short time after recharging, it means that the batteries’
service life is over. Do not use them any more.
e Recharging already charged batteries will shorten their
service life.
eWhen recharging batteries for the first time or when
they have not been used for a long period of time, the
play time may be shorter than usual. In a case like
this, repeatedly recharge and discharge the batteries.
This will restore them to their regular state.
#Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals
of rechargeable batteries since this may cause short-
circuiting which is dangerous.
eDo not peel off the plastic covering on the recharge-
able batteries. Short-circuiting may occur which is
dangerous.
Dry cell batteries/rechargeable
batteries
To prevent damage to the batteries and electrolyte leak-
age, heed the following points.
e Align the © and © polarities properly when inserting
the batteries.
eDo not mix different types or makes of batteries or old
and new batteries.
#Hemove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit
for a long period of time.
eDo not throw batteries into à fire, and do not short-
circuit, disassemble or subject them to excessive heat.
eDo not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
Unit
The lid is metallic. If exposed to direct sunlight or left for
a long time in any other place with high temperatures,
the cover may become hot.
Carrying dry cell batteries/
rechargeable batteries around
When putting dry cell or rechargeable batteries in a
pocket or bag, ensure that no other metal objects such
as a necklace are placed together with them. Contact
with metal may cause short-circuiting which, in turn,
may cause a fire,
Be absolutely sure to carry the rechargeable batteries in
the battery carrying case.
When purchasing rechargeable
batteries
As a safety precaution, the portable CD players made
by Panasonic have a construction designed to make it
impossible to recharge ordinary batteries.
To use rechargeable batteries, be absolutely sure to
purchase the rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries designed es-
pecially for this unit.
Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries:
P-3GAVA/2B, SH-CDBSD (set of 2)
For details, check with your dealer.
Special rechargeable ( (0
batteries © \ ©
Ordinary dry cell
batteries/rechargeable
batteries Di | ©
When driving a car
In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate the unit
while driving.