Panasonic SLPJ324A Operating instructions
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Panasonic SLPJ324A is a digital audio player that comes with a stereo connection cable, AC power supply cord, L-type cable, and a soft cloth for cleaning. Ideal for home use, you can connect it to your compact audio system for an enhanced sound experience. The device features multiple functions like programmed playback, search, skip, pause, and stop, allowing you to conveniently navigate through your music. Additionally, it can calculate the number of tracks that can be recorded on each side of a cassette tape based on its length, helping you optimize your recordings.
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EB DIGITAL AUDIO En | ape x Y GTR Do Notes: e Specifications difier according to the area code. eThe “EB” area code, for example, indicates United Kingdom specifications. The “EB” indication is shown on the packing case and serial number tag. Panasonic Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely. We want to thank you for selecting this product and to welcome you to the growing family of satisfied Panasonic product owners around the world. We feel certain you will get maximum enjoyment trom this new addition to your home. Please read these operating instructions carefully, and be sure to keep them handy for convenient reference. Contents Accessories .......coeeercanovenenvenaevero For United Kingdom .............-—eeexxxeaun— Suggestions for Safety ........—.-—.———e_.—ece.e.. ; Placement rn e... Cnnnections ..... LL. LL LL 21e 111 aa sean 8 Location of Controis. aeaadneunanadaoEouzonien BasicOperation ............. aaa. Accessories mews, e AC power suppiy cord .... 4 e Stereo connection ос сло “о К к Program Play .....ece.cresscasacdsneraananos 10 ConvenientFunctions .............c..enc.. 12 “Recording ron Compact Discs... TT... Foriegn taal prete 16 - Maintenanes To LLL lll YT Technlcal Specifications . Ne aaaarerenóonen 17 Troubleshooting Guide ............eee—... 18 The “EB” indication 1s shown on the serial number tag. important THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. ("EB” area code model only} As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not corresperd with the coloured mark ros (dent Ta the terminais in your plug proceed as foliows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the termina! which 15 Mark wäh the letter N or colatred BLACK. BLUE: NEUTRAL The wire which ts coloured BROWN must be connected to the BROWN: LIVE terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Th:5 apparatus was producer to 85 800 | CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. DANGER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF INVISIBLE LASER PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY | RADIATION WHEN OPEN RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. AVOID DIRECT DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER EXPOSURE TO BEAM SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. on roe Suggestions for Safety | E Use a standard AC wall outiet 1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as for an air conditioner, is vary dangerous. There is the possibility that a fire might be caused by making such a connection, 2. ADC power source cannot be used. Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a ship or other place where DC is used. Hl Grasp the plug when disconnecting the power supply cord 1. Wet hands are dangerous. A dangerous electric shock may result if the plug ss touched by wet hands. 2. Never place heavy items on top of the power supply cord, and never force it to bend sharply. IE Diana tha anit wihvara 1 will hao wall vantilatad HE NC LIT ANAL VWI ITAA %s IR UTNE SF TY 10 Y tr LE LIA Place this unit at ieast 10 cm (4°) away from wall surfaces, etc. HW Avoid places such as the following: In direct sunilght or in other places where the temperature is high. In places where there is excessive vibration or humidity. Such conditions might damage the cabinet andor other component parts and thereby shorten the unit's service life. E Be sure to place the unit on a flat, level surface If the surface is inclined, a malfunction may result. Ш Never attempt to repair or reconstruct this unit A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the internal parts are accidentally touched. ъ a A E Take particular care if children are present Never permit children to put anything. especialty metal, inside this unit. A serious electric shock or malfunction ¿could occur if articles such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted through the ventilation holes, ate. of this unit, Ш If water 15 spilled on the unit Be extremely carefui if water is spriled on the unit, because a fire or serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect the power cord plug, and consuit with your dealer. ME Avoid spray-type insecticides Insecticides might cause cracks or “cloudiness in the cahinet and plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such sprays might. moreover, be ignited suddenly. E Never use alcohol or paint thinner These and similar chemicals should never be Lised, because they might cause flaking or cloudiness of the cabinet finish. M Disconnect the power supply cord if the unit will not be used for a long time if the unit is left {or a long time with the power ON, this will not only shorten its useful operation life, but may also cause other troubles. | If troubie occurs If, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no langer Hluminate, or if abnormal odor or smoke 1s detected, immediately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact your dealer or an Authorized Service Center, Placement Before placement _ > Two transport security devices are secured to prevent the optical E This unit is a precision mstrumert Be sure to plate Ttona pickup from damage during transport. fist surface. Be sure to release them before use. E Avold places such as the following: _ .. Near any equipment or device thal generates strong magnetsm. 5 PC EI MU ETOH GOTT un oro, ve Ty peo —— where the temperature is high (35°C or higher}. eExtremety cold places {5°C or below). «Near a tuner or TV {!t may cause noise in the broadcast. or disturbance of the TV picture.) EU When carrying or storing the unit, handie it with care 50 it ia not subjected to any strong bumps. Always remove the disc before storing the unit for any period of time M To avoid nroblerms due to vibration. iA «Do ret place a book of similar object under this unit LOCKED insert them here after removing. «Do not route the connection cables (of this or other units) across Turn clockwise by 30° to secure the operation panel, across the top. or under the unit. them. Soft cioth or similar materia! (te В О DT prevent scratches) Note: When transporting the unt. be sure to remove the compact disc formes ia da armed Avid aba a dreams —m—e a a m nn = TOITS SA EG DL AI HAARE OLSEN DE GEvices again following the reverse order not to damage the optical pickup. Connections Notes: Turn power off on ali components before making connections, eSee the operating instructions of the compact audio system for details. Rear panel of this unit NE — 3H) @| > | ” : Fit a suitable plug to the | AC power supply cord. To the “REMOTE” terminal of the compact audio system which has a “REMOTE” terminal To the “CD” terminals of the compact audio system Stereo connection cable (included) | [3] AC power supply cord (included) Note: [2] L-type cable (inciuded) The configuration of the AC autlet and AC power supply cord This cable can be used only with a Panasonic compact audio difiers according to area. system having the appropriate “REMOTE” terminal. "= LL — 47 es Tera yla Fe Control section MD &@ Power switch ( € Disc holder E off = on © Time mode select button (time mode) Use this button to select the desired time display mode. €) Buttons for program function e Programmed-play button (program) Pressing this button initiates the programmed play moda. You can then enter specific tracks using the skip buttons. eo Clear button (clear) Each pressing this button makes one track cleared from the programmed sequence. O Search buttons (<< search >») These buttons can be used to move rapidly forward or backward on the disc during play. The search speed is slow when the button is pressed at first and becomes faster if tha button is pressed and held continuously. @ Skip buttons (14 skip >>) These buttons can be used to specify the number of the desired track and the desired recording-time of the tape, O Repeat button (repeat) A - _ E) Buttons tor CD edit function (CD edit) e Edit tape length button (edit tape length) When compact discs are to be recorded to tape, thus button can be used to calculate the number of racks that! can be recorded on seach side of the tape. depending on the length of the cassette lape used, so that as l:tt'e tape as possibie 3 wasted. eTape-side select button (tape side A/B) When recording compact discs to tape, this button can be used to check the number of tracks and amount of tape eft aver for side A ог В. © Auto cue button (auto cue) Pressing this button causes the unit to skip automatically to the beginning of the next track on the disc and switch to the play standby mods. OD Play button > play) E) Pause button UE pause) © Stop button (E stop) This button can be used to stop the disc play. as well as to cancel the vannus niav modes. 13] Disc holder open/close button (4A open/close) — — i Indicators section (D) Programmed-play indicator ([PGM]) () Track number display (track) O Index/program number display (NO./index) (J Auto cue indicator (A. CUE) D) Time display (min/sec) Œ Repeat Indicator (>) €) Pause Indicator (11) & Play indicator (>) ÉD) “Over” mark (>) This indicator lights if the total number of tracks on the disc is 17 or more. €) Track number Indicator (1 —16) EZ) Tape side indicator (4/B) (D) Compact disc edit indicator (EDIT) If this unit is connected with Panasonic compact audio system whose remote control transmitter has [+11] button for compact disc operation, the pause function may not be activated by pressing the button during compact disc play. To use the cabinet extenders If other audio equipment placed on this unt 1s too large (1.e.. the back insu'ators do not rest on this unit), affix the cabinet extenders to the rear panel. Other equipment Side view Insul > sulator Cabinet extender Side view -——-d Be CD piayer 1. Insert the four screws {included} ard tighten them lightly. Rear panei : _ , Cabinet \ | > a extender | Basic Operation Have both of transport security devices been released? (Refer to раде 4.) = o CE Fe Se. ee = Fr т @ 4 - Label must face upward. Normal play Playing an entre disc from the first track to the las. 4 Press the play button. ri lise play Dogivre from the first track on the disc or TTT т Basic operations such as turning the power ON and OFF are the same for the other play modes as well. Index number (For discs without — = sm A ER SA STIRS CE ADDEN HD EE continuously displayed | 1 Reduce the volume level (at the ampiitier), and then switch ON the power. Track in play pee time Pray indicator 2 Press the open/close button to open the disc ! i Ш / > holder and insert a disc. 3 33587838588 | Cl Press the open/close button again to close Lhe bars above and below the number of the track in the disc holder. ptay flash They go out when play finishes. The totai number of tracks on the disc and the total playing time are displayed. eThe unit stops automatically when the last frack on the disc finishes playing. (The display returns to the otal number of tracks Teta! number of a and total playing time indications.) tracks Total playing time = Switch power OFF when finished. i 1 ; | === + — EU za = — — = се = Г hed Te Lt Di AER. A T2i3Z58E753"0NN: Te SAFE DO SEI A Te Te EN =F TIE. A a E RES A a o A seAttempting tha change discs while the disc holder is in the process of opening can scratch or damage your discs. «The total playing lime displayed includes the silent sections between tracks. For this reason, it may differ by a few seconds from the playing time printed in the disc's tiner notes E To stop disc play Press the Stop buiion. The unit switches to the stop mode and the total numyer of tracks and total playing time are displayed. E Totemporarily stop disc play Press the pause button. Pause indicator -1-I Zaira 7 ARB Aa i 1 3230978901029 *Press the play button to play again. I re moro Е Time mode display Each tme the time mode select button is pressed during play or when the unii is in the pause mode, the display changes as follows. Ei — L tar remaining time on disc tire nade Time remaining in track in play time made + Total elapsed time since beginning of disc mis — — — — — — — — — — — Program Play This function allows you 19 program up to 20 tracks on the disc in any order you choose. Fa,er SL PFITSR an Ze = 1 Press the program button. Program indicator | [ro Fr — E Lino 1 2 3 4 56 TT 8 9 10 1° 17 13 Specify the desired tracks using ton(s). For example, to specify track 3' Press the skip button (pb) three times. skip but- Press the program button. Track Programmes number order Playing time fu: UE Two o | 1234567890110 The bars above and below the number 3 illiuminate. indicating that track has been programmed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add track numbers. e The programmed order counts up and the playing time for each new track is added to the total playing time. ef the total playing time exceeds 99 minutes or the track number 21 {or higher) has been specified, the display reads "----". eWhen the 21s! program has been performed, “F” (full) appears on the display, indicating that no more tracks can be added to the programmed sequence. e Track numbers not actually on the disc can not be programmed. — 10 — 4 Press the play button. The programmed sequence is played beginning from the first track you entered. THe unit stopy actoratica when ait the programmed tracks have finished playing. sTo cancel program play, press the program button. You can also cancel program play by pressing the stop button m the stop mode. аш e TAL CTA AAA TA E AAA a = — A a a - = - For example, to play tracks 3, 12 and 2 in that order: Track number and programmed order 1 Operation button display | program | il {| | re grôgraT Lu A ! | : wii : í cme = |] | но J 7 3 NN — > (Gtimes) wp [|] Ir | a | IE moy r4- | program 1 = | 1! times) mp NO. 5 = Г — | . Play begins. : i J — 11 — eTo ciear programmed tracks, press the clear button in the stop mode. The last track in the play sequence is canceled each time you press the clear button. HN Special operations using programmed play The following functions operate differently guring programmed play than during normal glay. Total elapsed time display: Total remaining time display | The total elapsed time and . remaining time of the tracks in ° the programmed sequence only are displayed. Skip play Skipping is between the n nItIPARAaroc im tha леч Ре АЯ TILA TRIG] oy DRE AF Pe a SRT TG sequence, {Press 2 times) » »! -» Di | | ее че — Search play i Searching is only possible within the track currently in play. Repeat play The programmed sequence only is repeated Convenient Functions — T1 Cr ERIS Card FO — rr —————— Skip play This function allows you 10 skip to the beginnings of tracks preceding or following the track in play and begins play im- mediately. It is a good idea to keep an eye on the track number display when using this function. eo To skip forward, press the skip button (»»1). The unit skips ahead one track each time the button is pressed. For example, !c skip from track 3 to track 5: (press 2 times) pers — = =) = » To skip backward, press the skip button {id «). The first time the bution 1s pressed. the unit skips back to the beginning of the track in play. Then it skips back one track for each additional press. For example, to skip from track 5 to track 3 during play: {press 2 mes) Г №ч + 94 о аа + = = e Y 0.1 can skip tracks when the unit is in the stop mode, Play begins automaticatly from the selected track. e YOU can also skip tracks when the unit is in the pause mode. The unit skins to the track selected and remains in the pause mode. — EE = — 12 Search play This function affows you to search rapidly forward or backward on ne disc for specific sections, «To search forward, press the search button (>>). The unit begins searching in a forward direction. *To search backward, press the search button (<<). The unit begins searching in a reverse direction eScund from the disc can be heard as the (скор output leve! at this tme is decreased by 12 dS ire the normal level. #The search speed is slow when the button is pressed at first and becomes faster if vou keep it pressed down. Retease Me bition when you reach the desired pomt on the disc #You can also search when the unit is in the nausa mode When the search button is released. he unit retums to tha nance mode moves The reparad y Repeat play | This function allows you to repeat the entire disc or the tracks in the programmed seguence. Press the repeat button. Repeat play indicator нк = жк к — — — — — — 1 — 13 _ The auto cue function allows the unit to wait in the standby condition at the beginning of each tune so as to start play right when you are ready. When each tune finishes playing, the unit skips to the beginning of the next tune and switches to the play standby mode. This function is especially convenient when used together with programmed play. 1 Press the auto cue button. 2 Press the play button. The unit switches to the play standby mode. —,— — — lr O] A = — mm — — — és 3 Pressthe play button again to start play. ePressing the auto cue button again cancels auto cue. Note: The auto cue function may not function at the beginning of tune properiy if a seiection begins with a very soft passage or if here is a lot of background noise. Recording from Compact Discs If edit function of this unit is used when recording from compact discs to lape, the tracks can be recorded on the two sides (sides A and Bj of the tape, considering the iangth of the tape used. so that there is no interruption of tracks at the end of one tape side. Automatic edit (calculation) The unit automatically calculates how many tracks will fit on a given tape sige and programs them for you automatically. eWihen you want to record programmed tracks, first program tracks in memory using the program play procedure {see page 10). Then press the edit tape length button, 1 Press the edit tape length button to select the tape length. Each time the button is pressed the tape length indicator changes as follows. Choose the length of the tape you will use. -- TN C-60 > 0-90 7 C-0 ------ — C-46 2) C-60 1 C-90 > CO y FE ай "Er EDIT ¿1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 @ W 1112 13 - Lr Number of tracks to be Lastirack recorded Remaining time onside A onsideA onside A | | lega 7 = ут 3 no pe Side A Ten 737587830 | - ттт = Emam pans A A RA MAA = - A eo == - — = Tracks to be recorded on side À (upper bar) Tracks to be recorded on side B (lower bar) 2 Press the play button at the same time you begin recording on the cassette deck. The recording begins automatically. s\When ihe tracks programmes for tape side A have frished playing. the unit searches for the beginning of the first track tc be recorded on side B and switches to tbe pause Mode. Turn over the tape and start recording ‘or side B suring recording, sient gaps of approximately 3 seconds are inserted between tacks automaticaly {auts spare function). Note: According to the discs, the filtla sound of the Deginnmg of the next track may be recorded orto the end of the track eThe maximum allowable paying time for editing 's 99 minutes. eWhen the track number 21 (or higher) + is specited. the edit —. function does not wore. e ia *To cance! the edit mode, press the stop button after recording is finished. E To select your desired recording time Press the edit tape length button 4 times to select "C-0”. Then keep . pressing the skip button(s) to specify the tapes tota! recording time in minutes (1-99). For example: When the tota: : recording time « of the tape ta be used is 52 minutes, ee “keep pressing the skip button (sb until the display shows “!- 527. æif you 90 past ‘he destred number, retum the number using the skip button {et}. — 14 — Manual edit This function allows you to add selections one by one to each tape side and check the time remaining after each entry in order 10 minimize wasted tape. 1 Press the edit tape length button to select the tape length. The automatic editing functions and the tracks are pro- grammed on the both tape side À and B. Then you can perform the clearing or adding to the pro- grammed tracks as weil as in the program play mode. Press the clear button until “0” appears in the track number display. "PI E CA — mA = I | no, — Led — 3 «567891011213 Enter the desired track numbers for side À following the programming procedure. {See page 10.) For example, if you enter tracks 3, 10 and 7: Number af tracks to be recorded Remaining time mo ob no Pod EDITA 1 2 [3 < 5 6 Та 9 i! ri Li lal taza L Bars for tracks reserved for side A illuminate — 15 — o[f the remaining tape is not sufficient to hold the last track programmed, a negative number will be dispiayed. In this case, press the clear button to cancel the last track in the sequence from memory and enter a track which better matches the remaining time. e3-second silent gaps which are automatically inserted between tracks are included in the remaining time. Press the tape-side select button to switch to tape side 8. Tracks assigned to side B by auto edit function Press the clear button until “0” appears in the track number display. Enter the desired track numbers for side B tollowing the programming procedure. (See page 10.) “7 a _ — am — - E _ E aa = a — = = == = — Teo = = = = = = / Press the piay bution ai the same time you begin recording on the cassette deck. Notes: The maximum allowable playing time for editing is 99 minutes. eMore than 20 programs cannot be edited. eWhen the track number 21 (or higher) is specified, the edit function does not work. About Compact Discs Noise can be caused if the disc is dirty scratched, warped, etc. Please note the following points. Compact Disc identification. SO Use compact discs bearing this mark, DIGITAL AUDIO | Storage hints E Be sure to use the special case. Avoid storing discs in following places: eNear heating equipment and places where the temperature is high. ePlaces where there is high humidity or excessive dust e Places exposed to direct heat from heating equipment, etc. Be especially carefui not to leave discs near the front or rear windows in a vehicle, or inside the dashboard. Handling cautions MW On the label of compact discs «Do not write with a ballpoint nen, etc. on the label. ®Оо not attach any type of paper, label, etc. „DO Holdingthe top at _ . @ Gently press the sides __ "fingerprints will remain.) Handling notes TCR the disc surface by a a fingernail etc. when A handling the disc. E Removal of the disc from the. case = лк === = = both sides, of the top to open.” 3) Press the center holder. (a) Lift by the edges. (Don't touch the recorded surface.) Center holder E How to hold the disc Hold the disc at its adges. {Don't touch the ==. в =то се = EL Се”. A EAN EEE mm — E When storing to the case 1) Insert with label facing up. 2 Press downward at the center. -— 18 — Sognine, pai ce TS == TE a a_i) Maintenance | E discs are dirty... 0 1700T _Clean with a soft. dame cloth, and wipe ti — the disc surface... M condensed moisture forms on the disc surface (such as when it is brought from a cold place to a warm place), wipe the moisture away by using a soft, dry doth. M Don't use the foliowing... es Ant sialic cleaners. elec. such as used on ordinary phonograph records. PE mm =. == ВН тен = — = — winner, of airy le m — mW IET SO vents. sNaver dry by using a hair dryer. etc Maintenance To clean this unit, use a soft, dry cioth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth, dipped into a soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution. Wring the cloth well before wiping the unit. Wipe once again with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thirner, benzine, nor a chemically treated cloth to clean this unit. Such chemicals may damage the finish of your unit. Technical Specifications E Audio No. of channels Frequency response 2 {left and rght, stereo) 2—20,500 Hz+0.5 dB Output voltage 2 Y (at 0 dB) Dynamic range 96 dB S/N ratio 95 dB Total harmonic distortion Harmonie distortion Wow and flutter DA converter Output impedance Load Impedance 0.005% {1 kHz, Q dB) 0.003% (1 kHz, 0 cB} Below measurab:e limit MASH" {4DAC) Anprox. 6000 More than 10 kC2 — "MASH *MASH (Multi-Stage Noise Shaping) is an effective over- sampling D/A conversion technique which realizes a high SN ratio and needs no highly complex manufacturing processes such as a laser trimming. eMASH is a trademark of NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation). — 17 — NM Pickup Wavelength 780 nm E General Power supply AC 50/60 Hz, 240 V Power consumption 10W Dimensions (WxHxD) 460» 96 + 280 MM Weight 3.4 kg Specifications subject to change without notice. Weight and dimens:ons shown are approximate. Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart betow for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencmo. Some simple checks ora minor adjustment on your part may elrminate 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 rot solve the problem, refer to 'he drrectony of authorized service centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your Panasonic dealer lor instructions. Problem Probable cause(s) In A mn MB a wo AR ETS The disc holder does not open smoothly when the open/close button is pressed. The transport security devices are locked. The disc is inserted but the tota! number of tracks and total playing time are not displayed. The disc is upside down. a. —— eChack to be surs the label is facing upward. The disc is dirty. sWipe it with a soft cloth, The disc is scratched, The disc is warped. a Replace with a new disc. The disc is not within specified standards. eExchange the disc for another one. Moisture has condensed in the unit. e Switch ON the unit and wait about one hour before using the unit. о _ | Disc of the 8-cm size and 12-cm size are in the tray together. eTake out a disc of one size or the other. A cartaln MUSIC PASSAGE can't be played correctly. — - The disc is scratched. The discis dirty. eWipeitwithasoftcio. ~~ | s Replace # with a new disc. There is noise from the tuner or disturbance on the TY screen. e = ——— mr me moh Caused by high-frequency sighals of this unit. About moisture | Moisture may torm on the lens in the following cases... simmediately after a heater has been turned on. ein a steamy or very humid room. eWhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the motsture 10 evaporate. — 18 — ro Par ese this unit farther away from the tuner or TV. sif the tuners or TVs antenna is the indoor type. use an outdoor amtanna — Dam —— TE RRR ALM LS = ME
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