Panasonic SL-SW945 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Portable CD Player

SL-SW945

Dear Customer

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

This function causes the unit to ignore accidental button presses.

HOLD

Set to HOLD so the unit doesn’t power on accidentally or interrupt play .

≥The unit and remote control each have independent HOLD switches.

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been
finalized§upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some
CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

§Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio

CD-R and CD-RW.

Resume function

The player stores the track where you stopped play.
Opening the lid when the unit is in stop mode cancels the function.

Auto off function

If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes, the unit turns

itself off automatically.

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

≥1 Pair of stereo headphones:

L0BAD0000169

≥1 Wired remote control:

N2QCBD000042

≥1 Hand strap:

RGQT0006-K1

Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional accessories from your Panasonic dealer.

In the U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to

“

Accessory Purchases

” on page 2

.

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

P PC

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com

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RQT7549-P

F0104TR2034

The model number and serial
number of this product can be
found on either the back or the
bottom of the unit.

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 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

Please note them in the space
provided below and keep for future
reference.
MODEL NUMBER

SL-SW945

SERIAL NUMBER

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following 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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory”
on page 2 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 2 if you reside in Canada.

No play.

No sound or there is a lot of
noise.

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

Play doesn’t start from the
first track.

The unit stops working.

Cannot change the Anti-skip
mode.

Cannot specify point A or B.

The unit malfunctions when
connected to other
equipment.

Cannot hear the remote
control’s operation tone.

The remote control does not
work properly.

Cannot recharge.

The AC adaptor becomes
warm during recharging.

The batteries are taking
a long time to recharge.

≥The HOLD function is on. Release HOLD (➪page 4).

≥The batteries may be depleted (➪page 3).

(If play is extremely short even after fully recharging the batteries, the
batteries may have exceeded their life. Rechargeable batteries can be
recharged approximately 300 times.)

≥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.
≥The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted if bumps

continue repeatedly.

≥Separate this unit from mobile telephones.

≥This doesn’t work if you open the lid while the unit is in stop mode.
≥This doesn’t work during random play.
≥It may not work correctly under some conditions.

≥Random play modes may be on (➪page 4).
≥Play resumes from the track where you last stopped play (play may start

from a different track if you change discs after the power has been
turned off).

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

If [:] or [9] is pressed before [MEMORY/RECALL] you cannot
change the mode.

You may not be able to specify point A or B at the end of disc.

Be sure to connect other equipment through the remote control. Speakers
connected directly to the unit should have an impedance of 1 k≠ or less.

The operation tone may be off (➪page 4).

Use only the included remote control to operate this unit.

≥You aren’t using the special rechargeable batteries (➪page 3).
≥You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them.
≥The unit must be off before you can recharge.

This is normal.

The batteries may take a maximum of 6 hours to recharge under some
conditions.

Play time is short after
recharging.

The battery indicator fails to
appear or is incorrect.

≥

This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries or 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.

≥The indicator does not appear when an AC adaptor is connected.
≥

The indicator does not appear correctly under some conditions.

Display

(

)

*

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The HOLD function is on. Release HOLD (➪page 4).

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

The disc lid is open.

The program already contains 20 tracks.

Specifications

Audio

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
No. of channels: 2 (left and right, stereo)
Headphone output level:

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Pickup

Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm

General

Power supply:

DC input (

Operational temperature range: 0 eC–40 eC

Rechargeable temperature range: 5 eC–40 eC

1

RMS max. 6 mWi6 mW/

16 ≠ (adjustable)

(i0 dB to j7 dB)

AC adaptor, not included):DC 4.5 V

(32 eF–104 eF)

(41 eF–104 eF)

Play time:
Using on a flat stable surface at 25 eC (77 eF), EQ
is off, Hold is on, Anti-skip is on POS 1.
Play times are in hours and approximate.

Batteries
used

2 optional
alkaline batteries

2 optional rechargeable
batteries

Recharging time: About 4 to 5 hours
≥The play time may be less depending on the

operating conditions.

≥Play time will be considerably reduced when

playing CD-RW.

Dimensions (WaHaD): 142a29.7a142 mm

Mass: 321 g (11.3 oz.)(with batteries)

Note:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

275 g (9.7 oz.)(without batteries)

Play time

50

25

9

(5

/16za13/16za59/16z)

A

Remote control

Main unit

Location of controls/Connection to other equipment

2

:

5

2

2

EST. 1924

Lock/
Lock release

Lens

Battery
compartment

Headphone jack

Plug type:

3.5 mm (1/8 in.)
stereo

Skip/Search

Play/Stop/
Turn off

Display panel

Play mode selection

Rubber cap

Memory/Recall/Anti-skip mode selection

Sound quality selection

Volume control

Rubber cap

Play/Pause

Stop/Turn off

Volume control

Hold switch

≥ Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
≥ If you don’t want the remote control sound, turn it off. (

∫ To DC IN jack

AC adaptor (RP-AC46) (not included)

Connect the AC adaptor to the household AC
outlet first.

Car power adaptor (SH-CDC9)

≥ When you switch off the car, the volume

returns to 10.

≥ You can recharge the batteries with this

connection.

∫ To remote control jack

Connect the remote control to main unit first.

Car stereo cassette adaptor

(SH-CDM10A)

Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.

Audio cable (not included)

Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.

(not included)

(not included)

page 4)

➪

To CD or AUX
terminals

Household
AC outlet

Car audio

Some cannot be
connected.

Audio system

Plug type:

3.5 mm (1/8 in.)
stereo

Power Supply

Rechargeable batteries (not included) Charge before initial use.

Opening and closing the lid➪page 4

Make sure the unit is off when recharging.

1

≥The battery indicator ( ) scrolls while recharging and disappears when

finished (about 4 to 5 hours).

≥You can recharge the batteries before they are fully discharged.
≥Fit the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery compartment. If it

comes loose, it may scratch your discs.

≥To remove the batteries, lift from the left.

∫

Optional rechargeable batteries

For details, check with your dealer.

Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries:
P-3GAVA/2B (set of 2)

Dry cell batteries (not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “LR6, AA, UM–3” alkaline batteries.
Insert the same way as the rechargeable batteries.

The battery indicator

This indicator appears when the unit is on.

≥

Before playing starts the battery indicator may flash although the batteries are not

3

drained. It appears correctly once you start play.

∫

Using headphones

Skip/Search

Sound quality selection/Operation tone on-off

Headphones

Hold switch

Caution

∫Water Resistant (Splash Proof)

The main unit, headphones and remote control are splash proof, however damage may result if
water gets inside them.

≥Do not use in water or splash with salt water or a lot of water.
≥Wipe off water, dust or sand from the unit before opening and closing the lid.
≥Slide the lock firmly to close the lid.
≥Insert the rubber caps into the headphone and DC IN jacks when not using the unit.

∫Batteries
≥Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.
≥Align the poles i and s 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 a 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 short-circuiting which can cause a fire.

∫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.

≥
∫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.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Play time ➪Specifications (page 1)

2

Close
securely.

The unit switches off shortly after
the indicator starts flashing.

Adjust the volume level
on the audio system.

DC IN jack

Ordinary dry cell batteries/
rechargeable batteries

AC adaptor
(Not included: RP-AC46)

3

Household
AC outlet