Panasonic SL-SV500 User Manual
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Portable CD player
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.
Model No. SL-SV500
Operating Instructions
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
For U.S.A.
Stereo headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(RFEV715P-HS)
For Canada
Stereo earphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(RFEV334P-K1S)
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).
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
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca
C 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQT6376-1P
F1201YH1121
Printed in Japan
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SL-SV500
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.
If the surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Wipe from the center toward the outer circumference.
How to hold a disc
How to store the disc in its caseHow to remove a disc from its case
Play surface
(shiny surface)
Label side up
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 protectors
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 sunlight
≥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
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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 sup-
ply 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 5 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.
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Using the AC adaptor (not included)
Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Use of other
AC adaptors can damage the unit.
Connect the AC adaptor.
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.
Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using dry cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Battery indicator
This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out
of power. Power is cut off a short while later. Replace
batteries with new ones.
Note!
How long the unit continues to operate after the battery
indicator starts flashing depends on the type of batteries
and on whether you are using the unit to play CDs or
the radio.
Using the car adaptor (not included)
Use only the recommended car adaptor. Use of other
car adaptors can damage the unit.
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) available
as an optional accessory.
DC IN4.5V
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 jack (DC IN 4.5 V
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Back panel of
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Household
AC outlet
AC adaptor
Battery indicator
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Important note about the memory
and the power supply
To preserve the contents of the memory, ensure
the unit has a constant supply of power.
≥Turn the unit off before changing the batteries and
before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
≥The unit can maintain the memory without power
for about one minute. Change batteries or reconnect the AC adaptor within this time.
≥As a precaution, insert batteries even when using
the AC adaptor or car adaptor.
For U.S.A.
To order the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46 contact
1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
For Canada
Be sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor RPAC46, available through your Panasonic dealer.
Using dry cell batteries
(not included)
Insert two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline
batteries.
Note!
The dry cell batteries should be changed when the unit
is off.
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
≥If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable
batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
≥This unit cannot recharge batteries. The battery indi-
cator will not function correctly when using rechargeable batteries.
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.
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A Stop/operation off button
(∫, OPR OFF)
B Tuning/skip/search buttons
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C Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
D Tuning mode select button
(TUNING MODE)
E Display
F S-XBS button (S-XBS)
G Tuner on/band select button
(RADIO/BAND)
H Headphone volume control
buttons (VOLi, VOLj)
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K Open switch (OPEN1)
L Monaural/stereo button
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M Headphone jack (Ë)
N Hold switch (HOLD)
O CD release button (PUSH)
P Hole for car mounting base
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HOLD mode
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.
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, interrupting the operation.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
“(” indication
When the 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 [
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pressed.
HOLD Function
Back panel
of the unit
Removing discs
1 Press [∫, OPR OFF] to stop play
and disc rotation.
2 Slide [OPEN1] to open the lid.
3 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
If you leave the unit in stop mode for about 10 minutes
(30 seconds if disc is not loaded), it turns off to save the
batteries.
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Listening to CDs
Basic Play
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