Before use

A

Amplifier or receiver (not included)

CD or AUX terminals

CD

L

R

This unit

 

LINEOUT

OPTICAL

AC IN

OUT

 

R

L

 

To household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

B

 

OPTICAL

CD

Receiver

 

(not included)

 

Optical-fiber cable

Dust-protection cap

(not included)

 

 

This unit

OPTICAL

 

OUT

 

C

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R6, AA, UM-3

 

D

 

Remote control signal sensor

 

 

 

 

POWER

SPIRAL RANDOM MODE REPEAT

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

/ I

ID SCAN

EDIT GUIDE

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN CLOSE

 

TIME MODE

DISC 1

 

DISC 2DISC 3DISC 4DISC 5DISC SKIP

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM MODE

 

 

 

10

0

10

 

 

 

30˚

 

 

30˚

About 7 meters in

 

Transmission

 

 

 

front of the signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sensor

 

 

 

window

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

0

 

 

 

 

Connections

ABefore making connections, be sure that the power of this unit and all other system components is turned off.

Stereo connection cable (included)

White (L)

Red (R)

Conserving power

The unit consumes 1 W even when it is turned off with [ /I, POWER]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

Note

Although the figure shows the AC power supply cord being connected to a household AC outlet, if the amplifier (or receiver) is equipped with a AC outlet, connect the cord to that outlet.

B Digital connection

Remove the dust-protection cap and connect this unit to other digital equipment with an optical fiber terminal, such as a receiver or digital surround processor.

• Leave the cap attached when this terminal is not being used.

For your reference

If you have DTS format CDs, you can enjoy six channel playback by connecting this unit to a receiver or digital surround processor that has a DTS decoder.

Note

Use only the optical fiber terminal when playing back DTS format discs. DTS signals can only be correctly output through the digital terminal. Connection through the stereo LINE OUT terminals will result in noise and could possibly damage your speakers.

• DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P.

Preparing the remote control

SL-PD9 only

C Battery installation

Use of batteries

Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries.

Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water.

Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.

Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

D Correct method of use

Operation notes

Aim the remote control’s transmission window toward the unit’s sensor. Avoid any obstacles.

Be sure the transmission window and the unit’s sensor are free from dust. Excessive dust might affect performance.

Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of a fluorescent light.

To prevent damage

Never place heavy items on top of the unit.

Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.

Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.

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Panasonic SL-PD9, SL-PD7A manual Connections, Preparing the remote control, Battery installation, Correct method of use

SL-PD7A, SL-PD9 specifications

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