Panasonic SL-PD7A, SL-PD9 User Manual

The photograph shows model SL-PD9.

Compact Disc Changer

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SL-PD9
SL-PD7A

P PC

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

RQT5763-2P

Dear customer

Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
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These operating instructions are applicable to the SL-PD9 and
SL-PD7A models.
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the
operation of SL-PD9 model.

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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.

Before use

MODEL NUMBER!

SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________
DEALER NAME ___________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS ________________________________
_________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER _____________________________

Supplied accessories

Before use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................ 3

Connections ...................................................................... 4

Preparing the remote control

SL-PD9 only

..................... 4

Front panel controls ......................................................... 5

Operations

Basic operations ............................................................... 6

Sequential play ............................................................................. 6

To directly access a desired track ................................................ 7

To exchange discs during play ..................................................... 7

Random play...................................................................... 8

One disc random play .................................................................. 8

Full random play ...........................................................................8

Spiral play ..........................................................................8

Program play ..................................................................... 9

ID scan function .............................................................. 10

Search function ............................................................... 10

Skip function ................................................................... 11

To skip discs............................................................................... 11

To skip tracks ............................................................................. 11

Repeat function ............................................................... 12

Time mode selection....................................................... 12

Edit guide function.......................................................... 13

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).

AC power supply cord.................................................. 1 pc.

(RJA0065-A)

Note

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit
only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Stereo connection cable .............................................. 1 pc.

(RJL2P004B08A)

SL-PD9 only

Remote control transmitter .......................................... 1 pc.

(RAK-SL948WK)

Reference

Cautions concerning the moving of this unit ............... 14

Concerning CDs .............................................................. 14

Troubleshooting guide ................................................... 15

Maintenance .................................................................... 15

Product Service ............................................................... 15

Specifications ................................................... Back cover

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

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SL-PD9 only

Remote control batteries............................................ 2 pcs.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap­pliance.

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.

6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and

accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Installation

Placement

Maintenance

(See page 15 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

Before use

1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by

qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance; or

(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.

1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation.

Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet.
Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of the
unit. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to overheating
ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct the unit’s
ventilation.

2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into

the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust,
mechanical vibration, and shock.

3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices

that generate strong magnetic fields.

4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts

and stands recommended by the manufacturer.
Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to
overturn.

7. 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 situate where temperatures fall below 5°C (41°F) or rise
above 35°C (95°F).

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.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS­TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE AP­PARATUS.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOK­CASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED
SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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Connections

A

Before use

B

CD or AUX terminals

CD

L
R

This unit

AC IN

OPTICAL

CD

LINE OUT

R

Before making connections, be sure that the power of this unit

Amplifier or receiver (not included)

A

and all other system components is turned off.

Stereo connection cable (included)
White (L)
Red (R)

Conserving power

The unit consumes 1 W even when it is turned off with [ /I, POWER].
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.

Note

Although the figure shows the AC power supply cord being

OPTICAL

OUT

L

connected to a household AC outlet, if the amplifier (or receiver) is
equipped with a AC outlet, connect the cord to that outlet.

Digital connection

B

Remove the dust-protection cap and connect this unit to other

To household AC
outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

digital equipment with an optical fiber terminal, such as a receiver
or digital surround processor.

• Leave the cap attached when this terminal is not being used.

For your reference

If you have DTS format CDs, you can enjoy six channel playback
by connecting this unit to a receiver or digital surround processor
that has a DTS decoder.

Note

Receiver
(not included)

Use only the optical fiber terminal when playing back DTS format
discs. DTS signals can only be correctly output through the digital
terminal. Connection through the stereo LINE OUT terminals will
result in noise and could possibly damage your speakers.

• DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P.

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Dust-protection cap

C

D

Transmission
window

Preparing the remote control

SL-PD9 only

Battery installation

C

Use of batteries

OPTICAL

OUT

Optical-fiber cable
(not included)

This unit

• Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries.

3

• Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

• Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to
contact flame or water.

• Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

1

• Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

2

• Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

R6, AA, UM-3

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.

Correct method of use

Remote control signal sensor

POWER

/

I

REPEATSPIRAL

RANDOM MODE

EDIT GUIDE

ID SCAN

TIME MODE

PROGRAM MODE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC SKIP

3

2

6

5

4

9

8

7

0110

10

OPEN CLOSE

D

Operation notes

• Aim the remote control’s transmission window toward the unit’s
sensor. Avoid any obstacles.

• Be sure the transmission window and the unit’s sensor are free
from dust. Excessive dust might affect performance.

• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight
or to the bright light of a fluorescent light.

To prevent damage

• Never place heavy items on top of the unit.

30˚ 30˚

OPEN/

DISC SKIP

CLOSE

DISC

2

3

1

DISC 1

DISC 2 DISC 3

6

5

DISC 4

DISC 5

4

10

7

89

0

PROGRAM

CLEAR RECALL

ID SCAN

MODE

RANDOM

SPIRAL

REPEAT

MODE

TIME MODE

SEARCH

SKIP

About 7 meters in
front of the signal
sensor

• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.

Front panel controls

A

Main unit

A

No. Name Ref.page

AA

A Standby/on switch ( /I, POWER)..................... 6

AA

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.

BB

B Spiral button (SPIRAL) ...................................... 8

BB
CC

C Random mode button (RANDOM MODE) ........ 8

CC
DD

D Repeat button (REPEAT) ................................ 12

DD

POWER

/

I

ID SCAN

TIME MODE

REPEATSPIRAL

RANDOM MODE

EDIT GUIDE

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC SKIP

PROGRAM MODE

3

2

6

5

4

9

8

7

0110

10

OPEN CLOSE

EE

E Remote control signal sensor .......................... 4

EE

This changer can be operated by using the remote control pro­vided with a Technics receiver.
(This may not be possible with some models.)

FF

F Display

FF
GG

G Numeric buttons (1–10, 0, >10) ........................ 7

GG
HH

H Search buttons ( , )............................... 10

HH
II

I Skip buttons (

II
JJ

J ID scan button (ID SCAN) ............................... 10

JJ
KK

K Time mode button (TIME MODE).................... 12

KK
LL

L Program mode button

LL

, ) .................................. 11

Before use

(PROGRAM MODE)............................................ 9

MM

M Edit guide button (EDIT GUIDE) ..................... 13

MM
NN

N Disc buttons (DISC 1–DISC 5) .......................... 6

NN
OO

O Disc skip button (DISC SKIP) ..................... 6, 11

OO
PP

P Loading drawer .................................................. 6

PP
QQ

Q Stop button (

QQ
RR

R Pause button ( ) ............................................... 7

RR
SS

S Play button ( )................................................. 7

SS
TT

T Loading drawer open/close button

TT

)................................................. 7

( OPEN/CLOSE ) .............................................. 6

UU

U Disc trays (1–5) .................................................. 6

UU

B

1

DISC 1

DISC 4

4

7

PROGRAM

MODE

RANDOM

MODE

2

5

CLEAR RECALL

SPIRAL

SEARCH

SKIP

DISC 2 DISC 3

DISC 5

DISC SKIP

3

6

89

TIME MODE

OPEN/
CLOSE

DISC

10

0

ID SCAN

REPEAT

Remote control

B

SL-PD9 only

Buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 0, o, p, s, u, v, w and x
have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the main
unit.

No. Name Ref.page

VV

V Numeric buttons ................................................ 7

VV
WW

W Clear button (CLEAR)..................................... 10

WW
XX

X Disc button (

XX
YY

Y Recall button (RECALL) ................................. 10

YY

DISC

) ............................................ 6

5

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