Panasonic SL-CT590 User Manual

Concerning Compact Discs

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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.

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SL-CT590

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

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RFEA415C-1S)

For U.S.A.

Stereo headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RFEV715P-SS)

For Canada

Stereo earphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(L0BAB0000171)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
[Refer to “Using rechargeable batteries” (page2) for the parts marked with an asterisk(

(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.

SL-CT590

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

External battery case . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RFA1821-H)
Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries

Battery carrying case . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RFC0062-X)

Remove the rechargeable batter­ies from their case before use.

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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 sup-
ply 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 sup-
ply 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 at-
tachments and accessories recommended in these
operating instructions.

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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 be-
yond 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 ser-
vicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit
is in proper working condition.

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 rechargeable batteries

Recharge the batteries before use.

Recharging procedure

1 Slide [OPEN ] to open the lid.

If the battery lid comes loose

Insert the protrusions on the lid into the holes on both
sides of the compartment. Ensure the lid is correctly fit­ted before closing it. Incorrect fitting can scratch your
CDs.

Removing batteries

Press the end of the battery (-) and lift out.

Using dry cell batteries
(not included)

The external battery case allows you to extend the max­imum playing time of the unit by loading an additional

two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline batteries.

1 Open the cover of the external bat-

tery case and insert the batteries.

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While pressing on the part marked “PUSH”

2 Open the case.

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2 Open the battery lids and insert the

two rechargeable batteries.

Press to open in step 1.

Battery cover

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3 Connect the AC adaptor.

DC IN jack (K DC IN 4.5 V)

Back panel of
the unit

Household

AC adaptor

Recharging starts and a battery indicator appears
on the display as shown below.

AC outlet

Scrolls

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Replacement

Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries(HHF-AZ01)

Using the AC adaptor

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

Connect the AC adaptor supplied.

Refer to step 3 in “Using rechargeable batteries” for
connection instructions.

Conserving power

The AC adaptor consumes 2.1 W when the unit is
turned off with [∫]. 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.

Using the car adaptor (not included)

Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9), available
as an optional accessory.

CAUTION:

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

The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s bat­teries while in the car.

Battery indicator

The battery charge is shown in five levels on the dis­play.

Full Empty

PUSH

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Insert the end marked (j) first.

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2 Connect the case to the battery

case terminal.

The case’s plug can only be inserted one
way and this prevents it and the AC adaptor
from being connected at the same time. Do
not try to turn the plug after connecting it.

Battery case terminal

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For your reference:

The unit can be powered by the batteries in the external
battery case alone. No batteries need to be loaded in
the player.

If the cover of the external battery case
comes loose:

Insert the protrusions on the cover into the holes in the
case.

When the rechargeable batteries are fully re­charged, the battery indicator disappears. (It takes
approximately 2 hours to fully recharge the sup­plied rechargeable batteries.)

4 When recharging is complete, un-

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

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.

≥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 adaptor from the unit’s
[KDC IN 4.5 V ] terminal.

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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.

Note!

≥When the unit is used with a AC adaptor, the battery

indicator is not displayed.

≥The battery indicator may temporarily show a lower

level or otherwise not operate correctly when search­ing and skipping, and also if the unit is used in an ex­tremely cold environment.

≥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.

Note!

≥If rechargeable batteries and dry cell batteries are

used together, make sure to use fully charged
rechargeable batteries and new dry cell batteries.

≥Do not swing the unit around while the battery case is

connected as this can cause damage to the connec­tion and may be a danger to those around you.

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

When using batteries

This unit includes a mechanism that extends the
life of the batteries by varying the rotation rate of
the motor. Motor noise may increase when the rate
changes.

If the noise bothers you

Use the AC adaptor to power the unit. The rotation
rate does not change while you are using the AC
adaptor.

HOLD function

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HOLD mode Release

Sequential Play

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

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Close the lid.

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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 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.

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Decrease Increase

“(” indication

When the 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/;] is
pressed.

Before operating the buttons

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

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Follow steps 1–5.

In step 2:Connect the stereo headphones/stereo earphones to the headphone jack [Ë]. (Plug in firmly.)
In step 5:The volume range is 0-25. Press and hold to change the volume successively. The volume changes

when 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.

≥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 level to 10, then adjust the vol-

ume level on the system.

Operation

Button Display/reference

Press during play.

To pause play

S-XBS

Press again to restart play.

Press during play.

To stop play

Stop mode

Resume function

Total number of tracks

Play starts from the beginning of
the current track the next time you

Total playing time

S-XBS

press [1/;].

To turn off the

Off mode

unit

Skipping

tracks

Press during stop mode.

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

Backward Forward

≥During program play (page 4), these but-

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

≥You cannot skip to tracks that have been

No indicator is shown

played in random or random repeat play
(page 4).

Searching

through tracks

Press and hold during play.

≥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

remain 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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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 lid is
opened. (However, the indication does not appear when the
unit is powered off.)

Auto-off function

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

Removing discs

1 Press [∫] to stop play and disc rotation.
2 Slide [OPEN] to open the lid.
3 Once the disc has stopped, lift the disc out with

your finger in the depression.

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

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Note!

Never insert foreign objects into the unit.

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW
that have been finalized
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 of recording. It

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