Panasonic SL-MP353JP User Manual

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Model No. SL-MP353J

Portable CD player

Operating Instructions

Dear customer

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

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.

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.

This model can play MP3 files.
See pages 4 to 6 for details.

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

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

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

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

(L0BAD0000159)

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

(N2QCBD000010)

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

(RFC0060-K)

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).

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

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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.

RQT6548-P

F0402YH0

Printed in Japan

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Using the jogger case

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.

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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
(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.

2 Connect the AC adaptor.

(Refer to “Using the AC adaptor”.) Recharging
starts and the “

” flashes on the display.
When the rechargeable batteries fully recharge the
charging indicator disappears.

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When charging is complete, unplug
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

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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.

Removing batteries

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

If the battery lid
comes loose

Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.

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.

DC IN 4.5 V

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DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

Back panel of the unit

Household
AC outlet

AC adaptor

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Battery indicator

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.

Note!

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

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Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)

Obtain the optional rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries.
Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them.

Optional batteries: P-3GAVA/2B

Recharging procedure

1 Insert the special rechargeable bat-

teries.

Using dry cell batteries
(not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “LR6,
AA, UM-3” alkaline batteries.

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

CAUTION:

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

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

able batteries.

HOLD Function

This function causes the unit to ignore accidental button presses. (The disc lid can
still be opened and closed.)

To use the HOLD function

Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position. When the unit is in HOLD mode, pressing any but­ton causes the indication “ ” to appear on the display.

You still can operate the unit with the remote control when the main unit’s HOLD
function is on and vice versa.

When the unit is 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.

Main unit A

A Memory/recall button

(MEMORY)

B Mode button (MODE)
C Display
D S-XBS button (S-XBS)
E Headphone volume control

(i, VOLUME, j)

F Skip/search buttons

(:, 9)

G Play/pause button (1/;)
H Stop/operation off button (∫)
I Open switch (OPEN 1)
J Album skip buttons

(MALBUM L)

K Display button (DISPLAY)
L Album mode button

(ALBUM MODE)

M Headphone jack (Ë)

N Hold switch (HOLD)
O CD release button (PUSH)
P Hole for car mounting base
Q DC IN jack

(DC IN 4.5 V K)

Wired remote control B

A Skip/search buttons

(:, 9)

B Play/stop/operation off button

(∫/1)

C Volume control buttons

(j, VOL, i)

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

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HOLD mode HOLD mode

Location of Controls

Sequential Play

Basic Play

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Label must face upward.

Track number in play

Elapsed playing time of each track

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Plug type:

3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo

Close the lid.

For your reference:
“ ” indication

This indication appears for about 30 seconds if you
press [1/;] (main unit) or [∫/1] (remote control)
when no disc is loaded or if the disc is not properly se­cured.

“ ” indication

This indication appears for about 10 minutes when you
open the lid (unless the unit is off).

Removing discs

1

Press [∫] to stop play and disc rotation.

2

Slide [OPEN 1] to open the lid.

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Press [PUSH] to release the disc.

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

Note!

Never insert foreign objects into the unit.

Auto-off function

To save batteries, the unit turns off after about 10 min­utes after being stopped (30 seconds if a disc is not
loaded).

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CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format
audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized(a
process that enables CD-R and CD-RW players to
play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of
recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R/
CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

1 Slide [OPEN1] to open the lid, and

insert the disc.

2 Connect the wired remote control

and the stereo headphones to [Ë].
(Plug in firmly.)

3 Release [HOLD].
4 Press [

1/

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[

∫/1

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≥The music symbols flash randomly during play.
≥Play stops automatically when all the tracks

have been played.

5 Adjust the volume.

i : To increase the volume level
j : To decrease the volume level
≥The volume range is 0-25. (Press and hold to

change the volume successively.)

≥A tone (beep-beep) sounds when you reach the

minimum or maximum volume when using the
remote control.

≥The volume changes when pressed while the

level is displayed. If any other display is shown, it
changes to show the current level.

∫ To pause play (main unit only)

Press during play. (Press again to restart play.)

∫ To stop play

Press during play.

Resume function

The unit stores the track where you stopped play and if
you press [1/;] (main unit) or [∫/1] (remote control),
play resumes from the beginning of that track.

Resume function notes

≥Opening the lid while stopped or replacing the disc

while off 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 is automatic and you cannot turn

it off.

∫ To turn off the unit

Press while stopped (main unit) or press and hold
while playing or stopped (remote control).

∫ Skip / Search function

Skip : Press during play. (Press [:] twice to skip

to the beginning of the previous tracks.)

Search : 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.

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Forward

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(Beep...Beep)

(Beep...Bee...p)

(Beep Beep Beep)

(Beep Beep)

Operation confirmation tones

This tone sounds when a button on the remote con­trol is pressed. Refer to the parentheses in the illus­tration for the different types of confirmation tones.

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

No indicator
is shown.

∫ Turning the operation tones off and on

» While stopped or during play
» Press and hold [EQ] on the remote control for 5 sec-

onds until the display appears. The tone sounds
when the setting is changed.

To turn the tone off To turn the tone on

EQ

HOLD

EQ

(Beep) (Beep)

(Beep)

(Beep)

Remote controlMain unit

Remote controlMain unit

Remote controlMain unit

Stop mode

Off mode

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