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Operating Instructions
Portable CD Player
Model No.
HOLD (Function lock)
The hold function stops the buttons from being operated. By keeping the hold
SL-SX480
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.
function on, you can stop the power from being switched on, play from being
stopped and other operations from being done by mistake.
Resume function
Play resumes from where last stopped. [The resume function is canceled if you
open the lid while stopped (while the power is ON). The resume function is also
canceled when the disc is changed.]
If the batteries are depleted, removed, or the unit is subjected to strong
shock, all settings are canceled including resume function.
Discs that can be played
CD-R/CD-RW
WMA
WMA
WMA cannot
be played
PCP
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com
RQT8472-P
F1205SZ0
Commercially available
music CD (CD-DA)
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
2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in China
CD-DA
MP3
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 4 if you reside in Canada.
No play.
No sound or there is
a lot of noise.
Disc rotation stops
and starts during play.
Operation sounds are
heard from the unit.
Play doesn’t resume
from the last point
stopped.
HOLD is on, stopping buttons from being operated.
Cancel HOLD (Dpage 5).
The batteries may be drained (Dpage 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). You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner. If the lens gets
marked with fingerprints, gently wipe them off with a cotton swab.
Remove the plug and reinsert it as fully as possible.
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.
Sound may be interrupted or noise may occur if the
recording quality of the disc (CD-R/CD-RW) is poor.
The elapsed play time disappears and sound is
interrupted if bumps continue repeatedly.
Increase separation between the unit and mobile
phones. This unit may receive radio interference caused
by the mobile phones during use.
Disc rotation stops and starts to save power.
There is some sound heard when a disc is being accessed
or disc rotation starts.
This doesn’t work during random play.
It may not work correctly under some conditions.
If the batteries are depleted, removed, or the unit is
subjected to strong shock, resume function is canceled.
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. You cannot skip from the last to first album, or vice versa,
The battery indicator
fails to appear or is
incorrect.
The unit stops
working.
All settings are
canceled.
Random play modes may be on (Dpage 6).
The resume function (Dabove) is operating. The
resume function is canceled if you open the lid while
stopped (while the power is ON).
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 [] is pressed before [MEMO] you cannot
change the mode.
Depending on the type of MP3 disc recording, the effect
may not appear.
during play.
The indicator may not appear correctly under certain
conditions.
Remove and insert the batteries again.
If the batteries are depleted, removed, or the unit is
subjected to strong shock, all settings are canceled, and
the volume is reset to 10.
Display
You haven’t inserted a disc or it isn’t inserted correctly.
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HOLD is on, stopping buttons from being operated. Cancel HOLD (
You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.
The disc lid is open.
The program already contains 20 tracks.
Reading MP3 files.
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page 5).
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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 batteries and do not use if the covering has been
peeled off.
Align the poles and correctly when inserting the bat teries.
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 shortcircuiting which can cause a fire.
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.
Listening Caution
EST. 1924
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.
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.
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.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications
of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly
and it may get scratched or scraped.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson multimedia.
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.
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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
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