Panasonic SL-CT780 User Manual

Concerning Compact Discs

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

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

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 protec-

tors, 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 sun-

light

≥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

If the surface is dirty

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

How to hold a disc

How to store the disc in its case

How to remove a disc from its case

Label side up

Play surface (shiny surface)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Osaka 542-8588, Japan

p RQT5645-B

F0101KK0

Dear Customer

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

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

SL-CT780

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

Portable CD player

Operating Instructions

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

(RFEA403B-S)

Wired remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(N2QCBD000010)

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

(L0BAB0000124)

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

(RFA1572-H)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

[Refer to “Using rechargeable batteries” (page 3) for the parts marked with an asterisk (°).]

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable

batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

(RFC0062-X)

Remove the rechargeable batteries from their case before use.

Soft case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RFC0041A-K)

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

VARO!

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

(Påsat under apparatet) (Tuotteen pohjassa) (Apparatens undersida) (Produktets underside) (Unterseite des Gerätes)

(Bottom of product)

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

Bottom of the unit

Location of Controls

Portable CD Player A

A Memory/recall button

(MEMORY/RECALL)

B Mode button (MODE) C Display D Stop/operation off button

(∫, OPR OFF)

E Play/pause button (1;) F Skip/search buttons

(:, 96, 5)

G Open switch (OPEN 1) H DC IN jack

(KDC IN 4.5 V )

I Headphone jack (Ë) J Headphone volume control

buttons (i,j,VOL)

K Hold switch (HOLD) L Optical digital/line out jack

(OPT OUT/OUT)

M CD release button (PUSH) N Battery case holes and termi-

nals

Wired remote control B

A Skip/search buttons

(:, 9)

B Play/stop/operation off button

(∫/1)

C Volume control buttons

(j,VOL,i)

D Earphone jack E Clip F Hold switch (HOLD) G EQ button (EQ) H Plug

Stereo earphones C

A Plug B Slider

I J

H

Back panel of the unit

Right side

Left side

HOLD function

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.

HOLD mode

Release

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.

HOLD

a b

HOLD

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 (UM-3) alkaline batteries.

1 Open the cover of the external bat-

tery case and insert the batteries.

Insert the end marked (j) first.

2 Mount the external battery case on

the unit.

Fit the case’s protrusions into the holes on the bottom of the unit then fit the case so it is flush with the unit. Pull the screw out of the way while fitting the case.

Secure in place with the screw.

Reverse the above procedure to remove the external battery case.

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.

Note!

≥If rechargeable batteries and dry cell batteries are

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

≥Disconnect the AC adaptor when using the external

battery case.

≥The dry cell batteries should be changed when the

unit is off.

≥Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries. ≥Do not touch the battery case terminals.

Recharge the batteries before use.

Recharging procedure

Slide [OPEN 1] to open the lid.

2 Open the battery lids and insert the

two rechargeable batteries.

Press to open in step 1.

3 Connect the AC adaptor.

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

When the rechargeable batteries are fully recharged, the battery indicator disappears. (It takes approximately 5 hours to fully recharge the supplied rechargeable batteries.)

4 When recharging is complete, unplug

the AC adaptor from the household mains socket 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. 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.

≥The rechargeable batteries should be changed when

the unit is off.

≥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.

Power Supply Preparations

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

Using the AC adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor supplied.

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

Note!

≥The unit is in the standby condition when the AC

adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

≥Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting

the AC adaptor.

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.

Battery indicator

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

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.

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.

DC IN jack (K DC IN 4.5 V)

Side panel of the unit

Household mains socket

AC adaptor

SORRY

VOL

ALL

RANDOM

LIVESSXBS

TRAIN

Full Empty

Scrolls

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.

Replacement

Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries (HHF-AZ01/HHF-1P)

Battery case terminals

Battery lids

OPEN1

Using rechargeable batteries

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