Maintenance

Do any maintenance in low humidity areas and make sure that your hands are dry.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine to clean this unit.

Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

After using the unit in high humidity areas such as bathrooms or kitchens

Wipe off moisture on the unit with a soft dry cloth.

Thoroughly wipe any moisture that has gathered in the speaker holes.

If the unit is dropped in, or splashed by water

1 Press [ OFF] to turn the unit off.

2 While the CD lid is closed, wipe off any moisture on the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. 3 Wipe off any moisture inside the CD lid and battery compartment and on the

battery with a soft dry cloth.

Lens care

Clean the lens regularly to prevent

Lens

malfunctions.

 

Use a blower to remove dust and a cotton

 

swab if it is extremely dirty.

 

Recommended product:

 

Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C).

 

Regarding CDs

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA. 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.

Caution

Choose discs with this mark:

Do not:

use irregularly shaped CDs.

attach extra labels and stickers.

use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.

write anything on the CD.

clean CDs with liquids (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.).

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

Product service

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

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

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

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

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

(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” right column.

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to :

Panasonic Services Company- Customer Servicenter

Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive

McAllen, TX 78503

In Puerto Rico contact Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Tel. (787) 750-4300 Fax. (787) 768-2910

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE, CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the above address.

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.

ONLY FOR CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product

 

 

 

One (1) year, parts and labour

 

 

 

Panasonic Audio & DVD Product

 

 

One (1) year, parts and labour

 

 

Accessories including rechargeable batteries

 

Ninety (90) days

 

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.

Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca

A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

ONLY FOR U.S.A.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Division of Panasonic Corporation

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5

of North America

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Portable Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name

Parts

Labor

All Portable Audio Products except

One (1) Year

One (1) Year

item listed below

 

 

Rechargeable batteries (in

Ten (10) Days

Not applicable

exchange for defective item)

 

 

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

Panasonic Service Company

Customer Servicenter

Suite B

4900 George McVay Drive

McAllen, TX 78503

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DTAE OF PURCHASE. AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGE FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Richmond,

Calgary, Alberta

Mississauga, Ontario

Lachine, Québec

British Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

6835-8th St. N. E.

5770 Ambler Dr.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos

Richmond, BC

Calgary, AB

Mississauga, ON

Lachine, QC

V6W 1K8

T2E 7H7

L4W 2T3

H8T 1C4

Tel: (604) 278-4211

Tel: (403) 295-3955

Tel: (905) 624-8447

Tel: (514) 633-8684

Fax: (604) 278-5627

Fax: (403) 274-5493

Fax: (905) 238-2418

Fax: (514) 633-8020

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. 3 Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

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