Panasonic SL-SX450 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Portable CD Player

SL-SX450

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.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

EB EG

RQT8065-B F0105TT0

GN GC

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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, consult your dealer for instructions.

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.

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

particularly with MP3 discs.)

≥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 a track properly if shaken

strongly during disc reading.

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

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.

≥If the disc contains data with different formats, sound

may be muted and play may not be possible.

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

only the MP3 files will be playable.

≥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

when playing MP3 if the recording quality is poor.

≥The elapsed play time disappears and sound is

interrupted if bumps continue repeatedly.

≥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 5, Play).

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

You cannot search through a disc with MP3 files.

Cannot specify point A or B.

Cannot change the Digital Re-master mode, anti-skip mode.

Digital Re-master does not work.

Cannot skip albums. 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.

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

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

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.

≥

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 6 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 (Europe: P-3GAVE/2B, other areas: P-3GAVT/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

Caution

(

)

The HOLD function is on. Cancel 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.

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came

with the cloth carefully.

For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe:

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations.

Norsk

Merknad vedrørende det oppladbare batteriet

Batteriet er resirkulerbart. Vennligst følg det lokale regelverket for resirkulering.

Suomi

Huomautus ladattavasta paristosta

Paristo määritellään kierrätykseen sopivaksi. Ole hyvä ja noudata asuinpaikkasi kierrätyssääntöjä.

≥Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heat, such as from heating

appliances, as these can damage the unit.

≥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 batteries and do not use if the

covering has been peeled off.

≥Align the poles i and j 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.

∫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.

∫CDs

≥Do not use irregularly shaped CDs. ≥Do not use non-specification CDs. ≥

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.

Specifications

Audio (CD-DA)

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz No. of channels:

2 (left and right, stereo)

Frequency response:

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

(i0.5 dB to j7 dB)

Headphone output level:

RMS max. 6 mWi6 mW/

16 ≠ (adjustable

Pickup

Light source:Semiconductor laser Wavelength: 780 nm

(NORSK)

Bølgelengde 780 nm Laserstyrke

Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut

(med sikkerhets-beskyttelse)

MP3

Supported bit rates

(Supports variable bit rates):

32 kbps to 320 kbps

(128 kbps is recommended)

Supported sampling frequency:

48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz

Maximum number of items

(total no. of albums and tracks):

999

Maximum album levels: 100

General

For the United Kingdom:

Power supply:

DC input

(via AC adaptor, not included):

For other areas:

Power supply:

DC input

)

(via included AC adaptor):

AC adaptor input:

(For Continental Europe)

AC 220–230 V 50/60 Hz

(For Australia and N.Z.)

AC 230–240 V 50 Hz

(For other areas)

AC 110–127 V/220–240 V

Power consumption:

Using AC adaptor

(MP3/CD-DA): 0.7 W/0.7 W

Recharging: 3.1 W

Operational temperature range:

Rechargeable temperature range:

DC 4.5 V

50/60 Hz

0 eC–40 eC

5 eC–40 eC

Play time: Using on a flat stable surface at 25 eC, EQ is off, Hold is on, Anti-skip is on POS 1 (CD-DA), recommended bit rate (MP3: 128 kbps), and the Digital Remaster is off (MP3). Play times are in hours and approximate.

Batteries

used

2 alkaline batteries (LR6)

2 optional rechargeable

batteries

§Europe: P-3GAVE/2B Other areas: P-3GAVT/2B

Recharging time:

≥The play time may be less

depending on the operating conditions.

≥Play time will be considerably

reduced when playing CD-RW.

Dimensions (WaHaD):

135 mma23.8 mma135 mm

Mass: 202 g (with batteries)

158 g (without batteries)

Note:

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

MP3 disc

About 4 to 5 hours

CD-DA

disc

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