Panasonic SL-MP353J User Manual

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Using the jogger case

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Portable CD player

1 Be sure the CD player is placed in

the pouch so that the buttons are
facing away from your body.

2 Fasten the neoprene sport belt

securely around your waist so that
the unit fits snugly against your
body.

3 Before jogging with this unit, allow

sufficient time for the memory
buffer to fill up completely. (See
page 4.)

4 This unit is designed for light jog-

ging, but not for serious running. It
may occasionally skip if you are
an aggressive runner, or have a
heavy, jarring stride.

Notei

≥Do not machine wash.

≥Fading and loss of shape can

occur.

≥Do not expose the pouch to high

temperatures when a player and
CDs are inside.

≥The player and CDs can be dam-

aged and it can lead to fire. Be es­pecially careful not to leave the
pouch near heaters, in a car, or in
the sun.

≥Do not drop or hit the pouch while a

player and CDs are inside.

≥This can seriously damage the play-

er and CDs.

≥Discontinue use if a rash or skin irri-

tation develops.

≥Take special care when listening

around traffic.

Dear customer

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

Operating Instructions

Model No. SL-MP353J

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

SL-MP353J

SERIAL NUMBER

This model can play MP3 files.

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See pages 4 to 6 for details.

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

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

(L0BAD0000159)

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site

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

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
© 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

(N2QCBD000010)

Jogger case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RFC0060-K)

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RQT6548-P

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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 8 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.

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Power Supply Preparations

DC IN 4.5 V

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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 AC
adaptors can damage the unit.

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

Connect the AC adaptor.

DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

Back panel of the unit

AC adaptor

Household
AC outlet

2 Connect the AC adaptor.

(Refer to “Using the AC adaptor”.) Recharging
starts and the “
When the rechargeable batteries fully recharge the
charging indicator disappears.

When charging is complete, unplug

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the AC adaptor from the household
AC outlet and 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 off.
≥It is normal for the AC adaptor and rechargeable bat-

teries to become warm during recharging.

≥Leaving the AC adaptor connected can cause the bat-

teries to go flat. After recharging the batteries and dis­connecting the AC adaptor from the household AC
outlet, ensure you disconnect the AC adaptor from the
unit’s [DC IN 4.5 V

Removing batteries

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

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” flashes on the display.

] terminal.

If the battery lid
comes loose

Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.

Battery indicator

This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost fully
discharged. Replace with fresh dry cell batteries or
recharge.

Note!

≥The time between when the indicator starts flashing

and when the power is cut off depends on the type of
batteries you are using.

≥This indicator may not function correctly if you use bat-

teries other than the specified rechargeable batteries.

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.
Use only the recommended car adaptor. Use of other
car adaptors can damage the unit.

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.

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