Panasonic SL-SX3314C, SL-SX331C, SL-SX330 User Manual

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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.

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.

Cannot specify the
AB segment.

The unit stops
working.

The battery indicator
fails to appear or is
incorrect.

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 grounding­type 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.

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

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.

(SL-SX330)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

ONLY FOR U.S.A.

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product listed below does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (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.

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”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

To obtain service in the USA please contact:

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (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.

Product or Part Name

Radio, Clock Radio, Radio with Tape Player or
Recorder, Portable CD Player, Headphone
Stereo, Tape Recorder, Speaker

Rechargeable batteries
(in exchange for defective item)

SD Memory Card
(in exchange for defective item)

Panasonic Services Company, Panasonic Plus Department
20421 84th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request,
Dealer Locations, and Customer Service inquiries please visit Web Site:

http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories, locate your nearest servicenter and more by
visiting our Web Site or E-mail us via web:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/support/customerfeedback.asp

Contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday– Friday 9 am– 9 pm; Saturday– Sunday 10 am– 7 pm, EST.

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

Parts

One (1) Year

Ten (10) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Labor

One (1) Year

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.,

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

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, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable,
travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded

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Location of controls/Connection to other equipment

OPEN

S-XBS

7

220

:

S-XBS

1

2

3

Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.

Play mode selection (MODE)

Tone selection (EQ)

Play/
Pause (1/;)

Memory/Recall/
AB repeat/Anti-skip
on-off (MEMO)

Open switch

Lens

Battery
compartment

Headphones

Stop/Turn off (∫)

Volume control (j, VOL, i)

Skip/Search

Headphone jack

(:, 9)

Display panel

Hold switch

To DC IN jack

AC adaptor (RP-AC46)(not included)

Car power adaptor
(Purchase SH-CDC9 for SL-SX330)
≥ When you switch off the car, the volume

returns to 10.

Car stereo cassette adaptor
(Purchase SH-CDM10A for SL-SX330)

≥ Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.

Audio cable (not included)
≥ Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.

To CD or AUX
terminals

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

≥1 Pair of stereo headphones:

L0BAD0000164

SL-SX331C ONLY
≥1 Car power adaptor:

SH-CDC12PEY

≥

1 Car stereo cassette adaptor:

SHCDM10B1PYK

Household AC outlet

Car audio

Some cannot
be connected.

Audio system

Adjust the volume level
on the audio system.

Power Supply

Dry cell batteries (not included)

LR6, AA, UM–3

≥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.
≥Play time: About 50 hours

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 indicator will not function

correctly when using rechargeable batteries.

The battery indicator

This indicator appears when the unit is on.

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

In U.S.A. contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

3

S-XBS

M

1

4

3

2

2

10

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Other Play Methods

Program Play Play modes

Press [:,9] while
stopped to select the tracks.

Press [MEMO] to register.

Track number

Sequence number

∫To confirm the contents of the program

∫Press [MEMO] while the disc is playing.

∫To delete the entire program

∫Press [∫].

Changing the sound quality

Each time you press [EQ]

Boosts the
bass

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
register up to 20 tracks.

Press [1/;] to start play.

Concert hall-

like sound

Each time you press [MODE]

One track

repeat

All track

repeat

Random Random repeat

No display (canceled)

Anti-Skip System

This system reduces the skipping caused by vibration to a minimum.
You can change the anti-skip memory time to improve sound quality.

While stopped, each time you press and hold [MEMO]

The effect may differ between different kinds of music.

≥

Caution

∫Batteries

≥

Do not peel off the covering on the batteries and do not use if the covering has been peeled off.

≥Align the poles + 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.

Specifications

Audio

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
No. of channels:

2 (left and right, stereo)

Frequency response:

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

(i0 dB to j7 dB)

Headphone output level:

RMS max. 6 mWi6 mW/

16 ≠ (adjustable)

Pickup

Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm

General

Power supply:

DC input (via optional AC adaptor):

Operational temperature range:

0 eC–40 eC

(32 eF–104 eF)

4

Sound enhanced mode,
10-second anti-skip memory

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.

2 optional alkaline batteries:

≥The play time may be less

depending on the operating
conditions.

≥Play time will be considerably

reduced when playing CD-RW.

Dimensions (WaHaD):

Mass: 213

DC 4.5 V

Note:

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

Anti-skip enhanced mode,
45-second anti-skip memory

About 50 hours

135a27.7a135 mm

5

(5

/16za13/32za55/16z)

g (7.5 oz.)

(with batteries)

168 g (5.9 oz.)

(without batteries)

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