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.

P PC

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

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

RQT7824-P
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and indicate limitations

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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.

Display

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1

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]

2

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

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

ONLY FOR U.S.A.

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Portable Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred
to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your
product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name

All Portable Audio Products except
item listed below

Rechargeable batteries
(in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the
warranty period. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries, antennas,
and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in
the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a
new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

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

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax [phone].
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.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your
nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Parts

One (1) Year

Ten (10) Days

Labor

One (1) Year

Not applicable

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.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line
surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer,

loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed
are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to
the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

your satisfaction, then write to

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

F1104

ONLY FOR CANADA

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated
below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or
abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used
commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre

at: Telephone #: [phone] Fax #: [phone] Web: www.panasonic.ca

For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
≥Our Customer Care Centre at [phone] or www.panasonic.ca
≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond,
British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC
V6W 1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.

th

St. N. E.

6835-8
Calgary, AB
T2E 7H7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON
L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

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Lachine, Québec
Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC
H8T 1C4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

F1204

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Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

≥ 1 Pair of stereo headphones: L0BAD0000174

≥ 1 Hand strap: RGQT0006-K1

Connections

Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
Insert each plug fully.

When the unit is connected to other equipment, adjust the volume on the
connected equipment.

(Product numbers correct as of January 2005. These may be subject to change.)

[Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8in.) stereo]

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

(Product numbers correct as of January 2005. These may be
subject to change.)

To order accessories in the U.S.A., refer to the “Limited
Warranty” on page 3.

Power Supply

≥Recharging/Play time ➪page 6, Specifications
≥To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.

Main unit

This unit has
rubber caps
attached to the
DC IN jack and
headphones
jack. Open the
rubber caps to
use these
jacks.

∫To DC IN jack

Car power adaptor
(RP-CK455§)

(not included)

You can charge the batteries
with this connection.

∫To headphone jack

Car stereo cassette
adaptor (RP-CK455§)

(not included)

Set the unit’s volume to 10–15.

Headphones (included)

Audio cable (not included)

Car audio

Connection is
not always
possible.

Audio

system

Set the unit’s volume to 10–15.

§The RP-CK455 set contains the car power adaptor and car stereo cassette

adaptor. Be sure to use these together for the car audio connection.

To CD or AUX
terminals

Open the lid. (➪page 5)

1

Close lid

2

securely.

“LR6, AA, UM-3”
alkaline batteries

(Lift up the left end when
removing.)

≥Close the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery

compartment. If it comes loose, it may scratch your discs.

The battery indicator

This indicator appears when the unit is on.

≥Before play starts the battery indicator level may temporarily

go down or flash although the batteries are not drained. It
appears correctly once you start play.

The unit switches off
shortly after the indicator
starts flashing.

Rechargeable batteries (not included)

Charge before initial use.Dry cell batteries (not included)

As a safety precaution this unit is constructed so it is not possible
to charge ordinary batteries. For details, check with your dealer.

When charging, use only the following
Panasonic Ni-Cd rechargeable
batteries.

P-3GAVA/2B (set of 2)

You cannot charge any other
battery types.

Turn the unit off (➪page 5) before charging.

Insert in the same way as the dry cell batteries.

1

2

3

DC IN

Household
AC outlet

AC adaptor:

RP-AC46

(not included)

≥The battery indicator “ ” scrolls while charging and

disappears when finished.

≥You can charge the batteries before they are fully discharged.

AC adaptor (not included)

The unit will also work when using the AC adaptor only.
Connect the AC adaptor (➪above).

4

Button control guide

A

B

`

`

`

RANDOM

RANDOM

1

`

-

1

0

3

A

L

B

U

M

0

0

1

1

M

P

3

1

5

1

5

2

1

-

2

5

6

A

L

B

U

M

M

-

-

0

1

3

ALBUM MODE

M

-

-

0

1

M

1

3

A

L

B

U

M

Pull in direction
of arrow.

Press.

CD-DA

Number of tracks

Total play time

Open lid

HOLD

(Function lock)

Play

Skip

Search

CD-DA

Album

skip

MP3

Volume

control

(0–25)

Pause

4OPEN

HOLD

1/;

9

(Forward)

:

(Backward)

9

(Forward)

:

(Backward)

9

(Forward)

:

(Backward)

i, VOL

(Increase)

j, VOL

(Decrease)

1/;

(Push in opposite
direction to close.)

Inserting/removing
a disc

Slide in direction of arrow.

(Slide in opposite direction to cancel.)

Press.

Current track number

Elapsed play time
of track

Lights while playing MP3

≥Play begins from where last stopped (Resume

function). (This will be cancelled if you open

the lid.)

Press.

≥Press [:] twice consecutively to skip to the

previous track during play.

≥You cannot use [:] to skip to any previous

tracks during random and random repeat
(➪right) modes.

During play, press and hold.

≥You can only search within the current track

except for during all track repeat (➪right) and
regular play.

Until the album you want appears,
press and hold.

Album number
Number of tracks

Press.

Press.

≥Press again to restart play.

Stop/

Turn off

Play

modes

Album

mode

(Play only the

tracks in a

selected album)

MP3

Program

play

(Desired

tracks only)

5

∫

PLAY MODE

PLAY MODE

MEMORY/

RECALL

MP3

≥

Press again to turn the unit off.

≥

If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately
10 minutes, it turns itself off automatically.

Number of albums

Number of tracks

Each time you press [PLAY MODE]

One track

repeat

No

display

(canceled)

You cannot select “RANDOM”

≥

while playing MP3.

∫Specifying the AB segment
Press [MEMORY/RECALL] at the start point
(A) and once more at the end point (B).

≥Stop (➪above) or skip (➪left) to cancel.
≥If you do not specify point B this will

automatically be set as the end of the disc.
Repeat begins when this point is reached.
You can specify point B again by pressing
[MEMORY/RECALL].

All track

repeat

During

play

AB repeat (➪below)

While

or

paused

Random

Random

repeat

and “A`B”

Each time you press and hold
[PLAY MODE]

No display
(canceled)

≥To select another album (➪left, Album skip)
≥You cannot turn album mode on during

program play (➪below).

While stopped, press [:] or
[9] to select the track, then
press [MEMORY/RECALL].

CD-DA

Will appear after [MEMORY/RECALL]
is pressed

MP3

Sequence number

Repeat to program up to 20 tracks.

∫Play: Press [1/;] after all desired tracks

have been programmed.

∫Confirm tracks selected:

Press [MEMORY/RECALL] during play.

∫Cancel: Press [∫]. (“M” disappears.)

Track number

Sequence number

Album number

Track number

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.MP3

001album

CD-ROM drive

1

001track.mp3

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you
want to play

Naming tracks and albums

Extension

(

or.MP3

)

002album

004track.mp3
005track.mp3

2

004album

008track.MP3
009track.MP3

003album

006track.mp3
007track.MP3

4

3

Button control guide

POS1

POS2

3d-1

3d-2

S-XBS

S-XBSr

(3D)

(3D)

TRAIN

Anti-skip

mode

CD-DA

Digital

Re-master

(Enjoy more

natural sound)

MP3

MEMORY/

RECALL

MEMORY/

RECALL

The anti-skip function (ANTI-SKIP SYSTEM)
reduces or eliminates skipping caused by
vibration. You can change the anti-skip
memory time.

While stopped, each time you
press and hold [MEMORY/RECALL]

Sound enhanced mode,

10-second anti-skip

memory

≥You cannot change the memory time for

MP3. It’s a maximum of 100 seconds for
MP3 recorded at 128 kbps.

You can regenerate signal frequency lost
during compression, restoring the sound to
near pre-compression form.

Anti-skip enhanced mode,

45-second anti-skip

memory

While stopped, each time you
press and hold [MEMORY/RECALL]

RMTR

Sound enhanced

No display

Conserves battery life

Sound

quality

Each time you press [EQ]

(Press [EQ] twice consecutively while
“3D” is displayed.)

Sound

field of 3D

EQ

≥“3d-1” or “3d-2” disappears after being

≥The effect may differ with different kinds of

≥Depending on the recording conditions,

≥If you select 3d-1 or 3d-2 then try playing a

Enhanced

3d-1

No display
(canceled)

selected and “3D” appears instead.

music.

sound may be interrupted when switching
between EQ settings.

disc that contains both CD-ROM format and
CD-DA format tracks, there will be a brief
noise when the disc changes from playing
the CD-ROM format track to the CD-DA
format one.

bass

Enhanced

S-XBS

Boosts the

Reduces sound leaks

and listening fatigue

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

(CD-DA/MP3 only)

For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize§it after recording. The unit
may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the recording.

§A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play

audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Playing MP3

MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the original

sound quality.

∫When creating MP3 files to play on this unit

Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)

Up to 32 characters

If you create an album like this, the
files may not play in the order you
numbered them.

∫Unit limitations

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session discs but if there are a lot

of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the

order you numbered them or may not play at all.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson multimedia.

The albums would play in the
order 1, 2, 3, 4.

Specifications

Audio (CD-DA)

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
No. of channels:

2 (left and right, stereo)

Frequency response:

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

(i0.5 dB to j7 dB)

Headphone output level:

RMS max. 8 mWi8 mW/

16 ≠ (adjustable)

Pickup

Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm

MP3

Supported bit rates

(Supports variable bit rates):

32 kbps to 320 kbps

(128 kbps is recommended)

Supported sampling frequency:

48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz

Maximum number of items

(total no. of albums and tracks): 999

Maximum album levels: 100

General

Power supply:

DC input

(via AC adaptor, not included):

Operational temperature range:

0 eC–40 eC (32 eF–104 eF)

Rechargeable temperature range:

5 eC–40 eC (41 eF–104 eF)

6

DC 4.5 V

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 (CD-DA), recommended
bit rate (MP3: 128 kbps), and the
Digital Re-master is off (MP3). Play
times are in hours and approximate.

CD-DA

Batteries

used

2 alkaline batteries
(LR6)

2 optional
rechargeable batteries
(P-3GAVA/2B)

Recharging time:

≥The play time may be less depending

on the operating conditions.

≥Play time will be considerably

reduced when playing CD-RW.

Dimensions (WaHaD):

140 mma32.7 mma141 mm

Mass: 295.5 g (10.43 oz.)

Note:

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

MP3

disc

disc

60

110

25

44

About 3 to 4.5 hours

17

(5

/32za15/16za59/16z)

(with batteries)

249.1 g (8.79 oz.)

(without batteries)

RQT7824