Panasonic Portable CD Player Sl Sv500 Operating Instructions

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Portable CD player
Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully.
Supplied AccessoriesCheck the packing carton for these accessories.
Model No.  SL-SV500
Operating Instructions
The model number and serial number
of this product can be found on either
the back or the bottom of the unit. 
Please note them in the space provid-
ed below and keep for future refer-
ence. 
MODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER
For U.S.A.
Stereo headphones...

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Using the AC adaptor (not included)
Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Use of other
AC adaptors can damage the unit.
Connect the AC adaptor.
Conserving powerTo save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC
outlet.
Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using dry cell batteries.
CAUTION:Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd....

Removing discs
1Press [∫, OPR OFF] to stop play
and disc rotation.
2Slide [OPEN1] to open the lid.
3Press [PUSH] to release the disc.Do not stop the disc by hand or try to remove it before it
stops rotating. This can damage CDs.
Note!
Never insert foreign objects into the unit.
Auto-off functionIf you leave the unit in stop mode for about 10 minutes
(30 seconds if disc is not loaded), it turns off to save the
batteries. 
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Listening to CDs Basic Play
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Listening to CDs 
The letters such as Bin the various illustrations refer to the descriptions in the “Location of Controls” section. (See page 2.)
Other Play Methods
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.
Each time the button is pressed;
S-XBS:Select this setting to boost the low frequency range re-
sponse.
Note!The...

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Using the Unit with Optional Accessories
Using the unit with an audio system
Using the stereo connection cable (not included), you
can listen to CDs on your audio system.
≥Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.≥Do not connect the cable to the PHONO jacks on the amplifier.≥Obtain the optional connecting cable if the other equip-
ment comes with mini-phone jacks.
≥Set this unit’s volume to 10, then adjust the volume on
the other equipment.Use only the recommended car stereo...

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Listening to the Radio
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RADIO/
BAND
1Release [HOLD].
2Connect the stereo headphones /stereo ear-
phones to [Ë]. 
(Plug in firmly.)
3Press [RADIO/BAND] to turn on the radio.
4Press [TUNING MODE] to set to Free Mode. The display in Free Mode is as follows.
5Press...

7CAUTION: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can ra-
diate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that...

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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.
No reception.
The FM frequency range is
different.
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:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at...