Panasonic SL-MP71CP, SL-MP80P, SL-MP73JPY, SL-MP80PC, SL-MP70PC User Manual

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Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [e-mail], or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre close to you.

Troubleshooting guide

1

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

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca

C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

RQT6774-P

F0103KK0

Display

HOLD

The HOLD function is on (➪page 4).

NO DISC

≥You haven’t inserted a disc or it isn’t inserted correctly.
≥You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.

OPEN

The disc lid is open.

F

Full: The program already contains 20 tracks.

READING

Reading disc. “>” also appears when reading WMA/MP3 files.

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

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Portable CD player

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SL-MP80
SL-MP73J
SL-MP71C
SL-MP70

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read these instructions
completely. Please save this manual for
future reference.

≥Random play modes may be on (➪page 6).
≥Play resumes from the track where you last stopped play. Use

skip to return to the first track.

≥This doesn’t work if you change discs.
≥This doesn’t work during random play.
≥It may not work correctly under some conditions.

≥The unit may not read WMA/MP3 correctly if it is shaken

while it is reading the files.

≥You may not be able to play WMA/MP3 if you have copied a

multi-session disc that has no data between sessions.

≥You may not be able to play a WMA disc if it contains large

files, such as JPEG.

≥You cannot play a WMA disc if the copy protection setting

was on when you made the disc.

Disconnect then reconnect all power sources (batteries and AC
adaptor).

≥The HOLD function is on (➪page 4).
≥The disc isn’t correctly set.
≥The disc is scratched or dirty.(Tracks skipped.)
≥There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and

then try again.

≥The lens is dirty: clean it with a blower (recommended

product: SZZP1038C). If the lens gets marked with
fingerprints, gently wipe them off with a cotton swab.

≥Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly.
≥Wipe the plugs clean with a clean cloth.
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA/MP3 if recording quality

is poor.

≥The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted

if bumps continue repeatedly.

≥Separate this unit from mobile telephones.

Play doesn’t resume
from the track where
play stopped at.

Play doesn’t start
from the first track.

The unit stops
working.

Cannot play WMA/
MP3.

No play.

No sound or there is a
lot of noise.

The batteries may have reached the end of their service life.
Usually they can be recharged 300 times.

They are not displayed while playing WMA.

The ID3 titles aren’t
displayed.

This is normal.

≥This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries

or after you haven’t used them for a long time. Play time
should be restored after a few recharges.

≥The batteries can go flat if you leave the AC adaptor

connected after recharging is complete.

≥You aren’t using the special rechargeable batteries (➪page 5).
≥You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them.
≥The unit must be off before you can recharge.

≥

The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is connected.

≥The indicator does not appear correctly under some other

conditions.

Play time is short
after recharging.

The battery indicator
fails to appear or is
incorrect.

Cannot recharge.
The AC adaptor becomes

warm during recharging.
Play time is very short

even after recharging.

You cannot search through WMA/MP3 files.

You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.

Cannot search
through tracks.

Cannot skip albums.

References to WMA apply only to SL-MP80.

CHARGE

The batteries are recharging. Recharging is complete when this
disappears.

PY

References to WMA apply only to SL-MP80.

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

∫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).

Safety

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

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 damaged.

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.

Installation

Maintenance

Service

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.

∫Batteries

≥Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been

peeled off.

≥Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting the batteries.
≥Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries.
≥Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.
≥Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat.
≥Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
≥When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no metal objects such as

necklaces are placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short­circuiting which can cause a fire.

Caution

∫Listening

Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts
advise against continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in many areas.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s
around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to
your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing
adapts.
To establish a safe level:

≥Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and

without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

≥Leave it there.

∫Allergies

Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts
that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic
reactions.

Using jogger soft case

(SL-MP73J only)

Fasten the belt
securely.

Insert so buttons
are facing away
from your body.

∫ Before jogging with this unit, allow sufficient time for the memory

buffer to fill up completely (CD-DA: 45seconds, WMA: 130
seconds, MP3: 100seconds).

∫ This unit is designed for light jogging, but not for serious running.

It may occasionally skip if used by an aggressive runner, or by
someone with a heavy, jarring stride.

∫ Do not machine wash. Fading and loss of shape can occur.
∫ Do not drop the unit as the soft case cannot protect the unit and

CD from damage.

EST. 1924

∫CDs

≥Do not use irregularly shaped CDs.
≥Do not use non-specification discs.
≥Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
≥Do not use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive

exuding from under labels and stickers.