Panasonic Portable CD Player Sl Ct490 Operating Instructions

Safety
1. Power source— Connect the unit to a power source
of the type described in these instructions or as
marked on the unit.
2. Polarization— The unit is equipped with a polarized
power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
This safety feature ensures that the plug fits into your
household AC outlet only one way. If the plug does-
n’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still doesn’t
fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete out-
let. Do not attempt to defeat the safety...

Battery indicator
This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out
of power. Power is cut off completely a short while later.
Rechargeable batteries:Recharge batteries.
Dry-cell batteries:Replace batteries with new ones.
Note!
≥The length of time the unit will continue to operate be-
tween when the battery indicator starts flashing and
when the power is cut off differs depending on the
type of batteries used.
≥The battery indicator may not be displayed if recharge-
able batteries other than those...

Button Display/referenceOperation
To pause play
To stop play
To turn off the
unit
Skip forward/
backward
(skip function) 
Rapid forward/
backward
(search function)
Off mode
Stop mode
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For your reference:
“)” indication
This indication appears for about 30 seconds if [1/;] is
pressed when no disc is loaded in the unit or if the disc
is not properly secured.
“*” indicationThis indication appears for about 10...

Skip play
The disc plays from the specified track through to the
end, then play stops automatically.
Preparation:Put unit in stop mode.
1Select the desired track.
2
Changing the sound quality
Press during play or stop mode.
The setting switches in the sequence indicated below
each time [EQ] is pressed.
S-XBS>TRAIN>Cancel (no indicator is shown)
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S-XBS:
Select this setting to boost the low frequency response.
TRAIN:Select this setting to avoid annoying other passengers
with noise from your...

To start play
To stop play
To turn off 
the unit
Using the unit with a car audio
system
Use only the specified car stereo cassette adaptor
and car adaptor. Using other adaptors can cause
overheating which can lead to fire.
The part numbers are indicated in parenthesses.
Items to be purchasedFor connection to the car audio system
Car stereo cassette adaptor (SH-CDM10A)
Connect the car stereo cassette adaptor to the ear-
phone jack of th remote control and connect it to
the unit’s headphone jack. Set this...

6Panasonic Portable Audio Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col-
lectively referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair or replace this...

1Press on the base of the clip to open it. 
2Fit the hook over your ear so the end fits behind your
earlobe.
7CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:
CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B...

Play time
About 40 hours
About 18 hours
Batteriesused
2 alkaline
batteries
2 rechargeable
Ni-Cd batteries
(P-3GAVA/2B)
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Problem
Cannot close the lid.
Cannot play discs.
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.
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:...