Panasonic SL-SX431C, SL-SX430 User Manual

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SL-SX430
SL-SX431C

Portable CD Player

Operating Instructions

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

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.

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

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Panasonic Canada Inc.

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

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

C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

RQT7184-P

F1103TR0

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following 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, see “Product information”

page 3 for assistance.

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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.

The unit stops working.

Cannot search through tracks.

Cannot skip albums.

Cannot change the
Digital Re-master mode.

≥The HOLD function is on. Release HOLD (➪page 5).
≥The batteries may have run empty (➪page 5).

(If play is extremely short even after fully recharging the
batteries, the batteries may have exceeded their life.
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged approximately 300
times.)

≥The disc isn’t correctly set.
≥The disc is scratched or dirty. (Tracks skipped.)
≥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 MP3 correctly if it is shaken while it is

reading the files.

≥Play of a multi-session disc may not be possible if there is a

blank data segment between sessions.

≥If there is large JPEG data etc. within a MP3 file, sound may

become muted and play may not be possible.

≥If you try playing a CD that contains CD-ROM format data and

normal audio data (CD-DA), output from one of the above
may become silent, and play may not be possible.

≥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.

≥This doesn’t work if you change discs.
≥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 the last point stopped.

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

You cannot search through MP3 files.

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

If [:]or [9] is pressed before [MEMO] you cannot
change the Digital Re-master mode.

Cannot specify the AB
segment.

Digital Re-master does
not work.

The unit malfunctions
when connected to other
equipment.

Cannot hear the remote
control’s operation tone.

The remote control does
not work properly.

Cannot recharge.

The AC adaptor
becomes warm during
recharging.

The batteries are taking
a long time to recharge.

Play time is short after
recharging.

The battery indicator fails
to appear or is incorrect.

Display

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You may not be able to specify segment A or B at the end of
disc.

Depending on the type of MP3 disc recording, the effect may
not appear.

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 operation tone may be off (➪page 6).

Use only the included remote control to operate this unit.

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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.

This is normal.

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

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This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries or 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.

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

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The indicator does not appear correctly under some conditions.

The HOLD function is on. Release 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EST. 1924

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.

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.

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.

Caution

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.

≥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.

∫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
≥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.

s correctly when inserting the batteries.

∫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.

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