∫ Care
To prevent battery damage, electrolyte leakage and
short-circuiting, heed the following points.
≥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
batteries.
≥Do not mix different types or 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.
≥Do not allow metal objects to touch the battery termi-
nals as this may cause short-circuiting which is dan-
gerous.
≥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-circuit-
ing which can cause a fire. For safety, carry the
rechargeable batteries in the battery carrying case.

When driving a car

In the interest of traffic safety, do not operate the unit
while driving.
Specifications 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,
contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail con-
sumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

Listening caution

Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high
volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous ex-
tended 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 discon-
tinue 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 “com-
fort 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 com-
fortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
≥Set the dial and leave it there.
Cautions
EST. 1924
∫ Selection
As a safety precaution, the portable CD players made
by Panasonic are constructed so it is impossible to
recharge ordinary batteries.
Only batteries especially designed for this unit can be
recharged.
Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries:
P-3GAVA/2B (set of 2)
For details, check with your dealer.
≥If rechargeable battery play time is short after recharg-
ing, the batteries have reached the end of their service
life. Replace them with the recommended replace-
ments.
≥Play time may be shorter than usual after recharging
batteries for the first time or after they have been un-
used for a long time. Repeatedly recharge and dis-
charge the batteries if this occurs to restore them to
normal.
Audio
No. of channels: 2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
(i0 dB to j7 dB)
DA converter: 1 bit, MASH
Headphone
output level:RMS max. 8 mWi8 mW/
16 ≠(adjustable)
Pickup
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm
MP3
Maximum number of items
(sum of folders and files): 999
Maximum album levels: 100
Supported bit-rates:32 kbps to 320 kbps
(128 kbps is recommended)
General
Operational temperature
range: 0 eC–40 eC
(32 eF–104 eF)
Rechargeable temperature
range: 5 eC–40 eC
(41 eF–104 eF)
Power supply: DC 4.5 V with optional
AC adaptor RP-AC46
Play time:
[Approximate operating time in hours (in
hold mode with S-XBS canceled, at
25 oC (77 oF) on a flat, stable surface)]
≥The play time may be less depending
on the operating conditions.
≥Play time will be considerably reduced
when playing CD-RW.
Recharging time: About 5 hours
Dimensions
(WaHaD): 128a27.0a131.5mm
(51⁄32za11⁄16za53⁄16z)
Mass: 259 g(9.1 oz.)
(with batteries)
213 g(7.5 oz.)
(without batteries)
Note:
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
8
Ordinary dry cell
batteries/rechargeable
batteries
Special rechargeable
batteries

Problem

Cannot close the cover.
Cannot play discs or
“ERROR” is displayed.
Tracks on disc do not
play in order, starting
with the first track.
Cannot hear music—
too noisy.
TV picture is distorted.
Radio reception is
noisy.

Check this

Is the disc properly secured in place?
≥Is the unit in HOLD mode?
≥Is the disc properly secured in place?
≥Is there condensation on the lens?
≥(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)
≥Is the disc dirty or scratched or the lens dirty?
(Wipe the disc clean and clean the lens. If it is an
MP3 disc and it is badly scratched, rerecord the
files onto a fresh disc.)
Is [NOR, RANDOM, RESUME] in the [NOR]
position?
≥Is the headphone plug inserted all the way?
≥Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on plug.)
≥Separate the unit from mobile phones.
Are you using the unit too near a TV or tuner?
(Keep the unit away from the TV or tuner.)
Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with
the headphones. Continued use may cause rashes
or other allergic reactions.

Selection and care of rechargeable /dry cell batteries

Batteries
used
2 optional
alkaline
batteries
2 optional
rechargeable
batteries
(P-3GAVA/2B)
CD-DA
disc
35
12
MP3
disc
14
5