Panasonic SL-SX451C, SL-SX450 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Portable CD Player

Model No.

SL-SX450
SL-SX451C

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 Panasonic Corporation of North America

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

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Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

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

Panasonic Canada Inc.

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

C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in China

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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 3 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 3 if you reside in Canada.

No play.

No sound or there
is a lot of noise.

Play doesn’t
resume from the
last point stopped.

≥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.

≥Separate the unit from mobile telephones.

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

Play doesn’t start
from the first
track.

Cannot search
through tracks.

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.

The battery
indicator fails to
appear or is
incorrect.

The unit stops
working.

Power cuts off.

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≥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.

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.

≥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.

EST. 1924

Caution

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 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 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.

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: (SL-SX450)

Use only car power adaptor and car stereo cassette adaptor, Model: RP-CK455
manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible
or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

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 grounding­type 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.

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.

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.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson multimedia.

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.

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