Audio (CD-DA)
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
No. of channels:
2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (i0.5 dB to j7 dB)
Headphone output level:
RMS max. 6 mWi6 mW/
16 ≠(adjustable
)
Pickup
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm
MP3
Supported bit rates
(Supports variable bit rates):
32 kbps to 320 kbps
(128 kbps is recommended)
Supported sampling frequency:
48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz
Maximum number of items
(total no. of albums and tracks): 999
Maximum album levels: 100
General
Power supply:
DC input
(via AC adaptor, not included):
DC 4.5 V
Operational temperature range:
0 eC–40 eC (32 eF–104 eF)
Play time:
Using on a flat stable surface at 25 eC
(77 eF), EQ is off, Hold is on, Anti-skip
is on POS 1 (CD-DA), recommended
bit rate (MP3:128 kbps), and the
Digital Re-master is off (MP3). Play
times are in hours and approximate.
≥The play time may be less depending
on the operating conditions.
≥Play time will be considerably
reduced when playing CD-RW.
Dimensions (WaHaD):
135 mma23.8 mma135 mm
(55/16za15/16za55/16z)
Mass: 202 g(7.1 oz.) (with batteries)
158 g(5.6 oz.) (without batteries)
Note:
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
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Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.
For U.S.A.
≥ 1 Pair of stereo headphones: L0BAD0000177
For Canada
≥ 1 Pair of stereo earphones: L0BAB0000182
≥ 1 Car power adaptor: SH-CDC12PEY
≥ 1 Car stereo cassette adaptor: SHCDM10B1PYK Headphones (included for U.S.A.)

∫To DC IN jack

Car audio

Connection is
not always
possible.
C
ar stereo cassette adaptor
(included for )
Purchase RP-CK455
§
for .
SL-SX450
SL-SX451C

∫To headphone jack

To CD or AUX
terminals

Audio

system

Audio cable (not included)
When the unit is connected to other equipment, adjust the volume on the
connected equipment.
(Product numbers correct as of November 2004. These may be subject to change.)
Main unit
Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
Insert each plug fully. [Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8in.) stereo]

Connections

Car power adaptor
(included for )
Purchase RP-CK455
§
for .
SL-SX450
SL-SX451C
Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.
Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional
accessories from your Panasonic dealer.
(Product numbers correct as of November 2004. These may be subject
to change.)
To order accessories in the U.S.A., refer to “Accessory
Purchases” on page 3.
(
)
*
'
The HOLD function is on. Cancel HOLD
(➪page 5).
≥You haven’t inserted a disc or it isn’t inserted
correctly.
≥You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.
The disc lid is open.
The program already contains 20 tracks.
Reading MP3 files.

Display

Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.
ONLY
SL-SX451C

Playing MP3

MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the original
sound quality.
∫When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)
∫Unit limitations
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session discs but if there are a lot
of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the
order you numbered them or may not play at all.
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.MP3
001album
CD-ROM drive
1

001track.mp3

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you
want to play
Naming tracks and albums
Extension
(
or.MP3)
002album
004track.mp3
005track.mp3
2
004album
008track.MP3
009track.MP3
003album
006track.mp3
007track.MP3
4
3
If you create an album like this, the
files may not play in the order you
numbered them.
The albums would play in the
order 1, 2, 3, 4.
(CD-DA/MP3 only)
For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize§it after 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.
Up to 30 characters

Note on CD-R and CD-RWSpecifications

CD-DA
disc
50
MP3
disc
85
Batteries
used
2 alkaline batteries
Long
cord to
the right
Earphones (included for Canada)
§The RP-CK455 set contains the car power adaptor and car stereo cassette
adaptor. Be sure to use these together with the car audio connection.