Panasonic SL-SX419CPC, SL-SX419CP, SL-SX420PC, SL-SX419CPY, SL-SX420PY User Manual

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Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [e-mail], or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre close to you.

Troubleshooting guide

No sound or there is a
lot of noise.

No play.

≥The HOLD function is on (➪page 4).
≥The disc isn’t correctly set.
≥The disc is scratched or dirty.(Tracks skipped.)
≥The unit may not read MP3 correctly if it is shaken while it is

reading the files.

≥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.

≥You may not be able to play MP3 if you have copied a multi-

session disc that has no data between sessions.

≥Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly.
≥Wipe the plugs clean with a clean cloth.
≥Noise may occur when playing MP3 if recording quality is poor.
≥The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted

if bumps continue repeatedly.

≥Separate this unit from mobile telephones.

Play doesn’t resume
from the track where
play stopped at.

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

Play doesn’t start
from the first track.

≥Random play modes may be on (➪page 6).
≥Play resumes from the track where you last stopped play. Use

skip to return to the first track.

Use only the included remote control to operate this unit.

This is normal.

≥

This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries or
after you haven’t used them for a long time. Play time should be
restored after a few recharges.

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

connected after recharging is complete.

≥You aren’t using the special rechargeable batteries (➪page 5).
≥You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them.
≥The unit must be off before you can recharge.

≥

The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is connected.

≥The indicator does not appear correctly under some

conditions.

Play time is short
after recharging.

The battery indicator
fails to appear or is
incorrect.

Cannot recharge.

The AC adaptor becomes
warm during recharging.

Play time is very short
even after recharging.

The batteries have reached the end of their service life. Usually
they can be recharged 300 times.

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The unit stops
working.

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

The batteries may take a maximum of 4 hours to recharge
under some conditions.

The batteries are taking
a long time to recharge.

The remote control
malfunctions.

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

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca

C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

RQT7032-P

F0203KK0

Cannot search
through tracks.

You cannot search through MP3 files.

Cannot skip albums. You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.

Display

( The HOLD function is on (

➪

page 4).

)

≥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.
' Full: The program already contains 20 tracks.

Reading MP3 files.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

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

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

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

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Portable CD player

Operating Instructions

Model No.

SL-SX420
SL-SX419C

Cannot hear the remote
control’s operation tone.

The operation tone may be off (➪page 6).

Dear Customer

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

SL-SX419C is not designed for use with
remote control.

References to the remote control apply only to SL-SX420.

Be sure to connect other equipment through the remote
control. Speakers connected directly to the unit should have an
impedance of 1 k≠ or less.

The unit malfunctions
when connected to
other equipment.

SL-SX420

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

∫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).

Safety

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

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.

Installation

Maintenance

Service

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.

∫Batteries

≥Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering

has been peeled off.

≥Align the poles + and - 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 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. For safety, carry the
rechargeable batteries in the battery carrying case.

∫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.

Caution

A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. At the end of its useful life, under
various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this
battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8­BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

∫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.

EST. 1924

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