Panasonic SL-CT495J User Manual

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Concerning Compact Discs

Portable CD player

Only compact discs bearing this mark can be used with this unit.

However, continued use of irregular shaped CDs can damage the unit.

How to store the disc in its caseHow to remove a disc from its case

Label side up

How to hold a disc

If the surface is dirty

Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Wipe from the center toward the outer circumference.

Play surface
(shiny surface)

Handling precautions

≥If you are taking the CD from a cold to

a warm environment, moisture may
form on the CD. Wipe this off with a
soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the
CD.

≥Do not write on the label side with a

ball-point pen or other writing instru­ment.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays,

benzine, thinner, static electricity pre­vention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to CDs.

(Do not use CDs with exposed adhe­sive from tape or left over peeled off
stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors

etc.

Storage precautions

Be sure to store CDs in their cases to
protect them from dust, scratches, and
warping.

Do not place or store CDs in the fol­lowing places

≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥Humid or dusty locations
≥Locations directly exposed to a heat

vent or heating appliance

≥In the glove compartment or on the

rear deck of an automobile

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully.

The model number and serial number
of this product can be found on either
the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provid­ed below and keep for future refer­ence.

MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER

SL-CT495J model only for U.S.A.

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SL-CT490
SL-CT495J

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

For U.S.A.

SL-CT495JSL-CT490

Wired remote control .1
(N2QCBD000023)

Clip headphones . . . .1

(L0BAE0000026)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca
C 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Wired remote control .1
(N2QCBD000023)

Clip headphones . . . .1

(L0BAE0000026)

Jogger soft case . . . . .1

(RFC0060-K)

(http://www.panasonic.com).

For Canada

Wired remote control .1
(N2QCBD000023)
Stereo earphones . . .1
(L0BAB0000173)

P PC

RQT6367-P

F1201KN0

Printed in Japan

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instruc­tions handy for future reference.

Safety

1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source
of the type described in these instructions or as
marked on the unit.

2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized
power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
This safety feature ensures that the plug fits into your
household AC outlet only one way. If the plug does­n’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still doesn’t
fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete out­let. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of
the plug.

3. Power cord protection—Route the AC power sup­ply cord so that it will not be walked on or pinched by
items placed on or against it. Never take hold of the
plug or cord with wet hands. Always grasp the plug
body firmly when connecting and disconnecting it.

4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power sup­ply cord, be careful not to overload the household
AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from any other
device as this can result in fire or electric shock.

5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in
use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if
it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit
during lightning storms. Leaving the unit connected
to a household AC outlet for extended periods can
cause battery fluid leakage.

6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the at­tachments and accessories recommended in these
operating instructions.

Installation

Placement

1. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do
not get into the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to ex­cessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, and
shock.

2. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment
and devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

3. Stacking—Do not place anything on top of this unit.

4. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the unit

on walls or ceilings unless specified in the instruc­tions.

Environment

1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near
water, such as near a bathtub or swimming pool.
Avoid damp basements.

2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such
as radiators. Do not leave it in an automobile ex­posed to direct sunlight with the doors and windows
closed as this may deform the cabinet.

2. Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5 oC

(41 oF) or rise above 35 oC (95 oF).

Maintenance

(See page 7 for details.)
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before
cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or sol­vents.

Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel if:

1. (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has

been damaged; or

1. (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

1. (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or

1. (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

1. (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet dam-

aged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit be­yond that described in these operating instructions.
Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing per­sonnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing
ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the man­ufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics
as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the ser­vicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit
is in proper working condition.

SL-CT490

SL-CT495J

: indicates a feature which can be enjoyed

with SL-CT490 only.

: SL-CT495J only.

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Power Supply Preparations

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Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry cell batteries.

Using the AC adaptor (not included)

Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Using other
adaptors can cause overheating which can lead to fire.

For U.S.A

To order the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46 contact 1­800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

For Canada

Be sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46.
it is available through your Panasonic dealer.

Connect the AC adaptor.

DC IN jack (K DC IN 4.5 V)

Side panel of
the unit

Household

AC adaptor

AC outlet

Conserving power

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC
outlet. Reprogram tracks if necessary before use.

Note!

Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the
AC adaptor.

Using the rechargeable batteries
(not included)

2 Connect the AC adaptor.

(Refer to “Using the AC adaptor”.)
Recharging starts and the “H
flashes on the unit’s display. The indicator goes
out when charging is complete.

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charging indicator

3 When charging is complete, unplug

the AC adaptor from the household
AC outlet and DC IN jack.

≥Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries.
≥Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge-

able batteries.

Note!

≥Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi-

mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. The batteries
have reached the end of their operational life if they
last for a noticeably shorter time after recharging, or if
they cannot be recharged at all. Replace the batteries.

≥Recharging may only be performed when the unit is

powered off.

≥The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-

come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
a malfunction.

≥Leaving the AC adaptor connected can cause the bat-

teries to go flat. After recharging the batteries and dis­connecting the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet,
ensure you disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit’s

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DC IN 4.5 V] terminal.

If the battery lid
comes loose

Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.

Removing
batteries

Push up on the battery
in the direction indicat­ed by the arrow. Then
lift it out.

Battery indicator

Battery indicator

This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out
of power. Power is cut off completely a short while later.

Rechargeable batteries: Recharge batteries.
Dry-cell batteries: Replace batteries with new ones.

Note!

≥The length of time the unit will continue to operate be-

tween when the battery indicator starts flashing and
when the power is cut off differs depending on the
type of batteries used.

≥The battery indicator may not be displayed if recharge-

able batteries other than those designated by
Panasonic are used.

Using the car adaptor (not included)

Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9), available
as an optional accessory.
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s bat­teries while in the car.

CAUTION:

Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac­tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries.
Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them.
The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter­ies other than those specially designed for it.

Optional batteries: P-3GAVA/2B

Charging procedure

1 Insert the special rechargeable bat-

teries into the unit.

HOLD function

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HOLD mode Release

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HOLD

HOLD

Using the dry cell batteries

(not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “LR6,

” alkaline batteries.

AA, UM3

The procedure for inserting and removing dry cell
batteries is identical to that for rechargeable batter­ies.

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 following:

≥The unit is powered on accidentally when not in use,

causing the batteries to run down.

≥A button is accidentally pressed during play, interrupt-

ing the operation.

To use the HOLD function

Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.

The unit and wired remote control have HOLD func­tions, each of which works independently.

“(” indication

When the main unit is in HOLD mode, pressing any but­ton causes the indication “(” to appear on the dis­play.

When the unit is powered off

The “(” indication appears only when [1/;] (main
unit) is pressed.

Before operating the buttons

Be sure to move [HOLD] to release the unit from
the HOLD mode.

If the unit malfunctions or freezes during
use, disconnect the power source (the AC
adaptor or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and contin­ue operation.

Anti-Skip System

This system deals with skipping in a variety
of ways:

≥The thinner and lighter construction makes the unit

less susceptible to vibration.

≥An anti-skip mechanism prevents skipping caused

when play speed changes due to swinging of the unit.

≥A recovery system immediately returns the laser pick-

up to its original position if it is knocked off the track by
a strong shock.

≥Anti-skip (max. 48 seconds) memory fills in interrup-

tions caused by bumps and vibrations.

The anti-skip system works automatically while the
system is on and cannot be canceled.

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When bumps continue repeatedly

The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is inter­rupted.

Note!

≥While the system is on, 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.

≥The anti-skip memory compresses digital signals.

Sequential Play

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Label must face
upward. Press
near the center
so the disc clicks
firmly into place.

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Follow steps 1–5.

In step 2: Connect the clip headphones/ stereo earphones and wired remote control to the headphone jack [Ë] .

In step 5: The volume range is 0-25. Press and hold to change the volume successively. The volume changes when

≥Play stops automatically when all the tracks have been played.
≥If the unit has been connected to the car audio system, set this unit’s volume to 10, then adjust the volume level on

(Plug in firmly.)

pressed while the level is displayed. If any other display is shown, it changes to show the current level.
(The volume returns to 10 when you disconnect the power source.)

the system.

Operation

Press during play.

Button Display/reference

Press again to restart play.

To pause play

Press during play.

Total number of tracks

Elapsed playing time of each track

Decrease Increase

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For your reference:
“)” indication

This indication appears for about 30 seconds if [1/;] is
pressed when no disc is loaded in the unit or if the disc
is not properly secured.

“*” indication

This indication appears for about 10 minutes when the
cover is opened. (However, the indication does not ap­pear when the unit is powered off.)

Removing discs

1 Press [∫] to stop play and disc rotation.

Slide [OPEN 1] to open the lid.

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3 Once the disc has stopped, lift the disc

out with your finger.

Do not stop the disc by hand or try to remove it before it
stops rotating. This can damage CDs.

To stop play

Stop mode

To turn off the

Resume function

Play starts from the beginning of
the current track the next time you
press [1/;].

Press during stop mode.

Total playing time

No indicator is shown.

unit

Off mode

Skip forward/

backward

(skip function)

Rapid forward/

backward

(search function)

Press during play.
(Press [:] twice to skip to the
beginning of the previous tracks.)

Backward Forward

Press and hold during play.

≥During program play (page 4), these buttons are

used to skip forward or backward through the
programmed sequence of tracks.

≥You cannot skip to tracks that have been played

in random or random repeat play (page 4).

≥During program play, 1-track repeat play, random

play and random repeat play (page 4), search op­eration is limited to the current track only.

Resume function notes

≥Opening the lid while in the stop mode or replacing the disc while in the off mode cancels the function. (It may re-

main active if you replace a disc in the off mode.)

≥Play may resume from the beginning of the next track if you stopped play near the end of a track.
≥The resume function works automatically and cannot be turned off.

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Note!

Never insert foreign objects into the unit.

Auto-off function

If you leave the unit in stop mode for about 10 minites
(30 seconds if disc is not loaded), it turns off to save the
batteries.

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and
CD-RW that have been finalized
of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R
or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

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Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW
players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

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upon completion