Panasonic SL-SX290, SL-SX293 User Manual

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site

(http://www.panasonic.com).

Stereo headphones (RFEV715P-KS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Stereo headphones (L0BAD0000160). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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
supply 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 6 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

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.

Portable CD player

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully.

SL-SX293
SL-SX290

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

Operating Instructions

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 case

How to remove a disc from its case

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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

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.

Model No.

SL-SX290

SL-SX293

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Printed in Japan

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

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. Reprogram tracks if necessary before use.

Note!

Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the
AC adaptor.

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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 [1;] is pressed.

Power Supply Preparations

Refer to the specifications (page 6) for information on operating times when using dry cell batteries.

Using dry cell batteries
(not included)

Insert two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline bat­teries.

Battery indicator

This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out
of power. Power is cut off completely a short while later.
Replace batteries with new ones.

Note!

The length of time the unit will continue to operate be­tween when the battery indicator starts flashing and
when the power is cut off differs depending on the type
of batteries used.

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.

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.

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.

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+

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2

3

CAUTION:

Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac­tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.

DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

Back panel of the unit

Household
AC outlet

AC adaptor

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Battery indicator

Location of Controls

HOLD

Back panel of the unit

HOLD mode

Before operating the buttons

Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.

HOLD Function

To order the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46 contact 1­800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

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.

A Display
B Memory/recall button

(MEMORY/RECALL)

C Headphone volume control

buttons (VOL i,j)

D EQ button (EQ)
E Mode button (MODE)
F Play/pause button (1;)
G Skip/search buttons

(:, 96, 5)

H Stop/operation off button

(∫,OPR OFF)

I Hold switch (HOLD)
J Headphone jack (Ë)
K CD release button (PUSH)
L Open switch (OPEN 1)
M Hole for car mounting base
N DC IN jack

(DC IN 4.5 V K)