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VOL
3024
OPEN
Listening to CDs Basic Play

Playback

Stop

Open the lid and
insert a CD.
Release
HOLD.
Track
number
Elapsed
playing time
of track
Number of tracks Total play time
Number of albums Number of tracks
Press.
Adjust the volume.
(0 - 25)
Remote controlMain unit
Press.
OPR OFF
Press.
∫Press and hold to
turn the unit off.
∫Press again to turn
the unit off.

Pause

Remote controlMain unit
Press. Not available.
∫Press again to restart play.

Search

Remote controlMain unit
Press and hold
during play.
∫You cannot search while playing MP3.
∫You can search only within the current track during program, one track repeat,
or random play modes (➪page 6).

Skip

Remote controlMain unit
Press.Press.
∫Press [:] twice to skip to the previous track during play.
Press and hold
during play.
Plug in firmly.
≥MP3 files take a little
longer to be read.
≥“ ” lights on the
display during play.
Power Supply
15 6824
ALBUM
10-- 72
MP3
MP3
5
Plug type:
3.5 mm (1/8
in.) stereo
OPEN

Dry cell batteries (not included)

∫Fit the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery compartment. The
disc may be damaged if the lid becomes loose or is displaced.
LR6, AA, UM–3
References to the remote control apply only to SL-SV553J.
Close securely.
SL-SV553J
For Canada
For U.S.A.

The battery indicator

1224
The unit switches off shortly after the
indicator starts flashing.
This indicator appears when the unit is on.
∫Removing batteries
∫Play time
➪Specifications, page 3

General

∫Before playing starts the battery indicator may flash although the
batteries are not drained. It appears correctly once you start play.
∫The remaining time may differ when listening to a CD or the radio.
ONLY
As a safety precaution this unit is constructed so it is impossible to
recharge ordinary batteries. For details, check with your dealer.
SL-J600V

Rechargeable batteries (not included)

∫The battery indicator ( ) scrolls while recharging and disappears
∫when finished (4 to 5 hours).
∫You can recharge the batteries before they are fully discharged.
DC IN jack
AC adaptor
Household AC
outlet
Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries
P-3GAVA/2B (set of 2)
Ordinary dry cell batteries/
rechargeable batteries
Recharge before initial use. Make sure the unit is off when recharging.
Insert the same way as the dry cell batteries.
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
ONLY
≥If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by
Panasonic are recommended.
≥This unit cannot recharge batteries. The battery indicator will not function
correctly when using rechargeable batteries.
SL-SV550SL-SV553J
Conserving power
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC
adaptor from the household AC outlet. The unit consumes a small amount of
power, even when it is turned off.
Without speakers: approx. 2.1 W
With speakers: approx. 2.8 W
References to battery recharging apply only to SL-J600V.