Panasonic SL-SW967VS User Manual

Operating Instructions

Portable CD Player

Model No.

SL-SW967V

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

CD-DA

and indicate limitations

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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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 4.

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 change the
Digital Re-master
mode, anti-skip mode.

≥The HOLD function is on. Cancel HOLD (➪page 6, 7).
≥The batteries may be depleted (➪page 5).
≥The disc isn’t correctly set.
≥The disc is scratched or dirty. (Tracks may be skipped

≥
≥The lens is dirty: clean it with a blower (recommended

≥The unit may not read a track properly if shaken

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

≥

≥If the disc contains data with different formats, sound

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

≥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

≥The elapsed play time disappears and sound is

≥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 6).

≥Play resumes from where last stopped (➪page 6, Play).

You cannot search through a disc with MP3 files.

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

particularly with MP3 discs.)
There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and then try again.

product: SZZP1038C). If the lens gets marked with
fingerprints, gently wipe them off with a cotton swab.

strongly during disc reading.

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.

may be muted and play may not be possible.

only the MP3 files will be playable.

when playing MP3 if the recording quality is poor.

interrupted if bumps continue repeatedly.

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

Digital Re-master
does not work.

Cannot skip
albums.

Radio reception is
noisy.

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.

≥Keep the unit away from televisions and other tuners.
≥The AM antenna is in the unit, so noise may increase if

you are holding it.

≥You aren’t using the special rechargeable batteries

(➪page 5).

≥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.

Display

Supplied Accessories

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The HOLD function is on. Cancel HOLD
(➪page 6, 7).

≥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.

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

≥ 1 Pair of stereo headphones: L0BAD0000174

≥ 1 Hand strap: RGQT0006-K1

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 4.

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 grounding­type 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.

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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.

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 4.
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 4.

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

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]

SL-SW967V

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