Panasonic Official Manual and Service Guide for the Portable CD Player

Product Service

1.Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service

personnel if:

1.(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or

1.(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

1.(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or

1.(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

1.(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3.Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4.Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 3.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

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		SL-SX480
SERIAL NUMBER
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
	TELEPHONE NUMBER

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize it after 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.

Playing MP3

MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the original sound quality.

Unit limitations

This unit is compatible with multi-session discs but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the order you numbered them or may not play at all.

You cannot play WMA files.

When creating MP3 files to play on this unit

Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)

Supplied Accessory

Check the packing carton for this accessory.

For U.S.A.

1 Pair of stereo headphones: L0BAD0000181

For Canada

1 Pair of stereo earphones: L0BAB0000201

Use product numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional accessories from your Panasonic dealer.

(Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories in the U.S.A., refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 3.

Specifications

Play time

Using on a flat stable surface at 25 C (77 F), EQ is off, Hold is on, Anti-skip is on POS 1 (CD-DA), recommended bit rate (MP3: 128 kbps), and the Digital Re-master is off (MP3). Play times are in hours and approximate.

The play time may be less depending on the operating conditions.

Play time will be considerably reduced when playing CD-RW.

Batteries used		MP3			CD-DA
2 alkaline batteries (LR6)			75		33
Audio (CD-DA)			Maximum number of items
Sampling frequency:	44.1 kHz			(total no. of albums and tracks):
No. of channels:							999
2 (left and right, stereo)				(total no. of albums):			500
Frequency response:			Maximum album levels:				100
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz			General
(0 dB to 3.6 dB)			Dimensions (WHD):
Headphone output level:
					138.6 mm24.4 mm138.6 mm
RMS max. 8 mW8 mW/
				14		31	14

CD-ROM drive

001album

1001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.MP3

002album

2004track.mp3

005track.mp3

004album

3008track.MP3

009track.MP3

003album

4006track.mp3

007track.MP3

Naming tracks and albums

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play

Extension

001track.mp3(or.MP3)

Up to 32 characters

If you create an album like this, the files may not play in the order you numbered them.

The albums would play in the order ￿, ￿, ￿, ￿.

	16  (adjustable)	(5 /32  /32   5 /32)
Pickup		Mass:
		206 g (7.3 oz.) (with batteries)
Light source:		159 g (5.6 oz.) (without batteries)
	Semiconductor laser	Operational temperature range:
Wavelength:	795 nm	0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)
MP3		Note:
Supported bit rates		Specifications are subject to
(Supports variable bit rates):		change without notice.
	32 kbps to 320 kbps	Mass and dimensions are
(128 kbps is recommended)		approximate.
Supported sampling frequency:
48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz

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