Panasonic SL-CT510 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

Operating Instructions	Dear Customer
Portable CD Player	Thank you for
	Before connecting,
	purchasing this product.
	operating or adjusting
SL-CT510
	this product, please read
	these instructions
	completely. Please keep
	this manual for future
	reference.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Playing MP3

This unit can play MP3 files you have recorded to discs.

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

HOLD

This function causes the unit to ignore accidental button presses. Set to HOLD so the unit doesn’t power on accidentally or interrupt play.

≥The unit and remote control each have independent HOLD switches.

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA or MP3. Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and finalize§ it when you finish recording. The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the recording.

§A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Resume function

Play begins from the last point stopped. Replacing the disc cancels the function.

Auto off function

If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes, the unit turns itself off automatically.

The display light

The light in the remote control’s display comes on for several seconds when you press a button.

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Troubleshooting guide

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, consult your dealer for instructions.

No play.	≥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.
No sound or there is	≥Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly.
a lot of noise.	≥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.
Play doesn’t resume	≥This doesn’t work if you change discs.
from the last point	≥This doesn’t work during random play.
stopped.	≥It may not work correctly under some conditions.
Play doesn’t start	≥Random play modes may be on (➪page 6).
from the first track.	≥Play resumes from the last point stopped (➪above).
Cannot search	You cannot search through MP3 files.
through tracks.

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Cannot specify point	≥You may not be able to specify point A or B at the end of disc.
A or B.	≥You cannot set A or B while “SRD” is flashing.
Cannot change the	≥If [:] or [9] is pressed before [MEMORY] you
Digital Re-master	cannot change the mode.
mode, anti-skip mode.	≥You cannot change while “SRD” is flashing.
Digital Re-master	Depending on the type of MP3 disc recording, the
does not work.	effect may not appear.
Cannot skip albums.	You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.
Cannot hear the remote	The operation tone may be off (➪page 6).
control’s operation tone.
The remote control	Use only the included remote control to operate this
does not work properly.	unit.
Cannot recharge.	≥You aren’t using the special rechargeable batteries
	(➪page 4).
	≥You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them.
	≥The unit must be off before you can recharge.
The AC adaptor becomes	This is normal.
warm during recharging.
The batteries are	The batteries may take a maximum of 6 hours to
taking a long time to	recharge under some conditions.
recharge.
Play time is short	≥This may occur after the first time you recharge the
after recharging.	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.
The battery indicator	≥The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is
fails to appear or is	connected.
incorrect.	≥The indicator does not appear correctly when using
	the rechargeable and dry cell batteries at the same
	time and under certain conditions.
The unit stops	Disconnect then reconnect all power sources (batteries
working.	and AC adaptor).