Panasonic Portable CD Player Sl Sx388 Sx390 Operating Instructions

SL-SX390
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 doesn’t
fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still doesn’t fit,
contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not attempt to defeat the safety...

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This function causes the unit to ignore
short, accidental button presses. (The
disc lid can still be opened and closed.)
The HOLD function prevents the
following:
≥The unit is powered on accidentally
when not in use, causing the batteries
to run down.
≥A button is accidentally pressed during
play, interrupting the operation.
To use the HOLD functionSet [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
The...

Button Display/reference
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Operation
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
Sequential Play Basic Play
Follow steps 1–5.In step 2:Connect the stereo headphones/earphones and wired remote control (SL-SX390) to the headphone jack
[Ë]. (Plug in firmly.)
In step 5:The volume range is 0-25. Press and hold to change the volume successively. The volume changes when
pressed while the level is displayed....

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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.
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-range response.
TRAIN:Select this setting to avoid annoying other passengers
with...

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Using the Unit with Optional Accessories
Using the Wired Remote Control
To start play
To stop play
To turn off 
the unit The remote control can be operated regardless of the
HOLD mode of the unit.
Preparation:Release the remote control from the HOLD mode.
∫Operation confirmation tones
»When an operation button is pressed, a confirmation
tone sounds. Refer to the parentheses in the illustra-
tion for the different types of confirmation tones.
∫Turning the operation tones off and on
»While stopped...

Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product listed below does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period in-
dicated 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...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:
OPENHOLD
Air blower for
camera lens
Lens Lens
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PROD-
UCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS. 
CAUTION!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...

Problem
Cannot close the cover.
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.
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SpecificationsTroubleshooting 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 1-800-211-7262,
or e-mail...