Panasonic SL-SW947 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

Portable CD Player

Model No.

SL-SW947

Dear Customer

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

MP3

on these discs only.

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

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

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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.

MODEL NUMBER

SL-SW947

SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

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 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in China

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the
problem, refer to the limited warranty for your area on page 3.

No play.

No sound or there is a
lot of noise.

Play doesn’t resume from
the last point stopped.

Play doesn’t start from
the first track.

Cannot search through
tracks.

Cannot specify point A or B.

Cannot change the
Digital Re-master
mode, anti-skip mode.

≥The HOLD function is on. Cancel HOLD (➪page 5).
≥The batteries may be depleted (➪page 4).
≥The disc isn’t correctly set.
≥The disc is scratched or dirty. (Tracks may be skipped particularly

with MP3 discs.)

≥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.

≥The unit may not read a track properly if shaken strongly during

disc reading.

≥If there is no data between sessions on a multi-session disc, play

may not be possible.

≥If there is a large amount of JPEG data etc. within a MP3 file,

sound may be muted and play may not be possible.

≥If the disc contains data with different formats, sound may be

muted and play may not be possible.

≥If a CD-ROM format disc contains MP3 and other files, only the

MP3 files will be playable.

≥Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly.
≥Wipe the plugs with a clean cloth.
≥The disc is scratched or dirty.
≥The sound may be interrupted or there may be noise when

playing MP3 if the recording quality is poor.

≥The elapsed play time disappears and sound is interrupted if

bumps continue repeatedly.

≥Separate the unit from mobile telephones.

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

≥Random play modes may be on (➪page 5).
≥Play resumes from where last stopped (➪page 5, Play). (If the lid

is opened while the unit is turned off, the resume function may
not be cancelled.)

You cannot search through a disc with MP3 files.

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

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

Digital Re-master does
not work.

Cannot skip albums.

Cannot charge.

The AC adaptor becomes
warm during charging.

The batteries are taking
a long time to charge.

Play time is short after
charging.

The battery indicator fails
to appear or is incorrect.

The unit stops working.

Power cuts off.

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Depending on the type of MP3 disc recording, the effect may not
appear.

You cannot skip from the last to first album, or vice versa, during play.

≥You aren’t using the special rechargeable batteries (➪page 4).
≥You must insert two batteries before you can charge.
≥The unit must be off before you can charge.

This is normal.

The batteries may take as long as 4.5 hours to charge under some
conditions.

≥This may occur the first time you charge the batteries or if you

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

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

after charging is complete.

≥If play is extremely short even after fully charging the batteries,

the batteries may have exceeded their life (Rechargeable batteries
can be charged approximately 300 times). Please purchase new
Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries (P-3GAVA/2B).

≥The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is connected.
≥The indicator may not appear correctly under certain conditions.

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

If you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor, the power cuts off
even if batteries are inserted.

The HOLD function is on. Cancel HOLD (➪page 5).

≥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.

Reading MP3 files.

EST. 1924

Caution

∫Water Resistant (Splash Proof)

The main unit and headphones 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 the batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled

off.

≥Align the poles i and j 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 CDs.
≥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.

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!

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions
on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating
instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

CAUTION:

Use only car power adaptor and car stereo cassette adaptor, Model: RP-CK455
manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible
or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Product 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 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.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to the “Limited Warranty” on page 3.
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

In Puerto Rico contact Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in
the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone
number where you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF
PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR
THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the above address.
In Canada, refer to the “LIMITED WARRANTY” on page 3.

Panasonic Services Company - Customer Servicenter
Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503

Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]

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