A
Location of controls/Connection to other equipment
Battery
compartment
Hold switch
Headphone
jack
Open switch
Play/Pause (1/;)
Stop /Operation off ()
Volume control (jVOLUMEi)
To DC IN jack
Display panel
Play mode selection (MODE)
Program/Recall/Display ($MEMO/%DISP)
Audio system
Adjust the volume level
on the audio system.
AC adaptor(RP-AC46) (not included)
Car power adaptor
(Purchase SH-CDC9for SL-MP80, SL-MP73J
and SL-MP70)
You can recharge the batteries with this connection.
Some cannot be
connected.
Car audio

Supplied Accessories

Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional accessories
from your Panasonic dealer.
In U.S.A.contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
To CD or AUX terminals
Audio cable (not included)
Car stereo cassette adaptor
(Purchase SH-CDM10Afor SL-MP80, SL-MP73J
and SL-MP70)
Set the unit’s volume to 10.
To Headphone jack
Tone selection (EQ)
Set the unit’s volume to 10.
4
Audio (CD-DA)
No. of channels:
2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response:
20 to 20,000 Hz
(i0.5 dB to j10 dB)
DA converter: 1 bit, MASH
Headphone output level:
RMS max. 8 mWi8 mW/
16 (adjustable)
Pickup
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm
WMA/MP3
Supported bit-rates:
WMA: 32 kbps to 192 kbps
(96 kbps is recommended)
MP3: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
(128 kbps is recommended)
Supported sampling frequency
48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz
Maximum number of items
(sum of albums and tracks):999
Maximum album levels: 100
General
Power supply:
DC input (via optional AC adaptor):
DC 4.5 V
Operational temperature range:
0 eC–40 eC
(32 eF–104 eF)
Rechargeable temperature range:
5 eC–40 eC
(41 eF–104 eF)
Play time:
Approximate operating time in
hours, playing WMA/MP3 at the
recommended bitrate (WMA: 96
kbps, MP3: 128 kbps), with HOLD
on and EQ canceled, at 25oC on a
flat, stable surface.
Recharging time: 3 to 4 hours
The play time may be less
depending on the operating
conditions.
Play time will be considerably
reduced when playing CD-RW.
Dimensions (WaHaD):
135a28a135 mm
(55/16za13/32za55/16z)
Mass: 230 g(8.1 oz.)
(with batteries)
184 g(6.5 oz.)
(without batteries)
Note:
Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are
approximate.
Specifications
Lens
For U.S.A.:
Headphones
For Canada:
Earphones
Household AC outlet
For U.S.A.
1 Pair of stereo headphones:
L0BAD0000162
For Canada
1 Pair of stereo earphones:
L0BAB0000123
SL-MP73JONLY
1 Jogger soft case:
RFC0060-K
SL-MP71CONLY
1 Car power adaptor:
SH-CDC12PEY
1 Car stereo cassette adaptor:
SHCDM10B1PYK
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
Batteries
used
2 optional
alkaline batteries
2 optional
rechargeable
batteries
WMA
disc
45
20
MP3
disc
48
23
CD-DA
disc
37
15
Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
Skip/Search(: 9)
References to WMA apply only to SL-MP80.
References to WMA apply
only to SL-MP80. Playing WMA and MP3
SL-MP80 can play WMA and MP3 files. SL-MP73J, SL-
MP71C and SL-MP70 can play MP3 files.
MP3:MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licenced
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Large, two-line display

This unit can show the WMA/MP3 album and track titles,
including ID3 tags for MP3, that you entered on a computer.

HOLD

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

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA or
WMA/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

The player stores the track where you stopped play.
Replacing the disc cancels the function.

Auto power off function

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