Panasonic SD Audio Player Sv Sd100 Operating Instructions

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©  2005  Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.RQT7847-PM0205SF0Printed in Japan
Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Caution
This unit is not waterproof and should not be exposed to excessive moisture.
Operating Instructions
SD Audio Player
SV-SD100VModel No.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the
mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
A nickel metal hydride battery that is
recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-
BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com/sd
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
EnPP
Supplied accessories(As of February 2005)
Stereo earphones
(L0BAB0000192)—1pc
Rechargeable battery with case
—1pc
Recommended replacement
rechargeable battery:
HHF-AZ10 (Nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable battery)
AC adaptor (RFA2693)—1pc
CD-ROM 
(SD-Jukebox Ver. 5.0 LE)—1pc
USB Cable(K1HA08CD0004)—1pc
Neck lanyard (VFC4028)—1pc
Caution:
Take care when 
using the neck 
lanyard. If used 
improperly, it 
can be a 
choking 
hazard.
For the U.S.A:To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 8.
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 provided below and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER  SV-SD100V
SERIAL NUMBER
User
memoDATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
SD-Jukebox Ver. 5.0 LE
SD-Jukebox is an application for recording and managing music from audio
CDs on your computer. SD-Jukebox also enables you to check out
recorded tracks to SD Memory Cards so you can enjoy the music on SD
Audio players or other SD devices.
SD-Jukebox Features
Do not connect this unit to the computer until SD-Jukebox has finished installing.
1 Turn on the computer and start Windows.
2 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
• The installer program starts automatically.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.
3 Click “Finish”.
Choose “restart”. The computer automatically restarts. The installation is
now finished.
If the installer program does not start automatically on your
computer, follow these steps: 
1 From the Windows “start” menu, choose “Run”. 
2 Type “#:\autorun.exe” and click on “OK”. 
• Follow the on-screen instructions.
• #: The ID of the CD-ROM drive that you inserted the CD-ROM into.
• You can use upper or lower case letters in this step.
Installing SD-Jukebox
The operating instructions for SD-Jukebox are installed along with the
application as a PDF.
Using the PDF Operating Instructions for SD-Jukebox
SD-Jukebox incorporates copyright protection technology with encryption to
support musicians and the music industry and protect the rights of lawful
owners. Thus, the following restrictions apply when using SD-Jukebox.
• SD-Jukebox records audio data in an encrypted form on your computers
hard disk. Encrypted music cannot be used if you move or copy the files to
other folders, drives, or computers.
• Unique identification specific to your processor and hard disk is used for
encryption. Thus, if you replace the processor or hard disk, previous audio
data may no longer be available.
• Recording and operating problems may occur on some computer systems.
Please note that Panasonic and Panasonic dealers cannot be held liable for
any lost audio data or other direct or indirect damage except in cases of
intentional or gross negligence.
• MultiMediaCards (MMC) are not supported by SD-Jukebox.
• CDs without the          logo are not supported for playback or recording with
SD-Jukebox.
SD-Jukebox Precautions
Note
• The serial number that you need to input when installing the software
is indicated on the CD-ROM package. Please keep this in a safe place
for future reference.
PDF
Play the 
music on 
this unit.Check out 
the music from 
your computer 
to an SD 
Memory Card.Connect this 
unit to your 
computer. Install 
SD-Jukebox.Record 
music to your 
computer with 
SD-Jukebox.Read the 
operating 
instructions 
(PDF) for 
SD-Jukebox on 
your computer.
Software
CD-ROMMusic
SD Memory Card  (not included)
• This unit supports SD Memory Cards and miniSD™ Card (miniSD™ card
requires miniSD™ card adaptor) formatted in a FAT12 file system or a
FAT16 file system based on SD Memory Card specifications.
• You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities in this unit.
(Panasonic cards are recommended.)
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB (maximum)
• Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website:
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only)
• Standard recording times
:SD AUDIO (
→
above, PDF Operating Instructions for SD-Jukebox)
:Voice recording, FM recording (→
page 5)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts. 
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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:
refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 7 if you reside in the U.S.A.,
or refer to the “Product information” on page 5 if you reside in Canada.
No operation.
Play time is short
after recharging.
Cannot hear
sound.
Play doesn’t start 
from the first
track.
There is a lot of 
noise.
The AC adaptor or the
unit becomes warm
during charging.
Cannot use the SD
Memory Card.
It takes time to
switch to recording
the radio.
Noise is heard in
TUNER mode.
Sound decreases
during VOICE PLAY.
•Is the hold function on? (page 10)
•Did you insert a card? (page 3)
•Has the battery run down? (page 9)
(If the battery has not run down, try removing and
re-inserting it.)
•
Are the connections for the rechargeable battery dirty?
•This may occur the first time you recharge the
battery or if you havent used it for a long time.
Play time should be restored after a few recharges. 
•If play is extremely short even after fully
recharging the battery, the battery may have
exceeded its life. Rechargeable battery can be
recharged approximately 300 times.
•Is the volume too low? (page 11)
•Is the earphone plug inserted correctly? (page 11)
(Try plugging it in again.)
•Is the earphone plug dirty?
•Is the play mode set to RANDOM? (page 11)
•Is the resume function on? (page 10)
•Is a playlist being used? (page 11)
•Are you using the unit near a television or 
mobile phone?
•It becomes slightly warm during charging. This is
not a malfunction.
•Is the card’s write-protect switch moved to the
LOCK position?
•Has the card been formatted on a computer in a
FAT32 file system or NTFS file system?
(Format the card on this unit or SD-Jukebox.)
•It may take time for the “REC. START” screen to be
displayed.
•If you connect the AC adaptor, radio reception may
be noisy or weak in TUNER mode.
•The recorded sound may decrease if an operation
is performed during recording. (page 15)
•Do not remove the SD Memory card.
•The HOLD switch is on. (page 10) 
•An error has occurred.
Reinsert the card and turn the power on again. If this does
not remedy the situation, remove and reinsert the battery.
•The unit is manipulating data. Wait a moment.
•The unit cannot manipulate irregular data on the
card. Turn off the unit.
ACCESSING
KEEP CARD IN
HOLD
ERROR
PLEASE WAIT
EMERGENCY STOP
When one of the following messages appears on the display:
Double click on the SD-Jukebox icon on the desktop.
After the splash screen, the  is displayed.
If the icon is not on the desktop:
from the “start” menu, select “All Programs” →
“Panasonic” →
“SD-
JukeboxV5” →
“SD-JukeboxV5”.
Starting SD-Jukebox
Compatible PC: IBM PC/AT-compatible personal computers with one of
the following operating systems preinstalled
OS: Microsoft
®Windows®2000 (Professional Service Pack 2, 3, 4)
Microsoft®Windows®XP 
(Home Edition/Professional, or Service Pack 1, 2 supported)
Hardware
CPU: Intel
®Pentium®III
500 MHz or higher
RAM:  256 MB or more
Free hard disk space: 100 MB or more
(Depending on the version of Windows or audio
data, additional free hard disk space is required.)
Display: High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800 ×
600 pixels or more (1,024 ×
768
pixels or more recommended)
Sound:  Windows compatible sound device
CD-ROM drive (required for installation and for CD recording): 
A CD-ROM drive capable of digital recording is required. Four-
speed or higher is recommended.
(Recording dose not work properly with CD-ROM drives
connected through an IEEE1394 connection.)
Interface: USB port (required for connecting this unit)
(Operation is not guaranteed if the unit is connected through a
USB hub or by using a USB extension cable.)
Others: 
If you are using the CDDB function, then an Internet connection is also required.
Necessary software
DirectX 8.1 or later
System Requirements
• This software can not be used on Macintosh.
•This software may not operate on some computers even if the
system requirements mentioned above are fulfilled.
•Operation is not guaranteed when a version of Windows other than
those mentioned above is used.
•Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
• Multi-boot environment is not supported.
• Only available when the user is logged in as the system administrator.
• This software may not run properly on user-built computers.
• This software can not be used on 64-bit OS.
• 
This system’s operation is not guaranteed when any other application runs.
Note
Read the operating instructions (PDF)
From the Windows “start” menu, select “All Programs” →
“Panasonic” →“SD-JukeboxV5” →“SD-JukeboxV5 Operating
Instructions”.
•You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the file containing the
operating instructions. 
•If the operating instructions (PDF) do not open:
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and follow
the on-screen instructions to install “Adobe Acrobat Reader”.
Inserting and removing SD Memory Card
1
Insert and remove the SD Memory Card when the unit is turned off.
• While “ACCESSSING CARD” appears, the card is being read from or
written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may
result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.
To insert the SD Memory CardTo remove the SD
Memory Card
Bottom viewBottom view
The label is facing up.
The cut-off
corner is on
the right
Insert the card until
it locks into place.
Push on the center of
the card to unlock it.
Pull it straight out.
Formatting an SD Memory Card
If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for
recording may become longer. Also, if the SD Memory Card is formatted on a
computer, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card
on this unit or SD-Jukebox. (→
page 2, PDF Operating Instructions for SD-Jukebox)
• All the data in the card will
be erased if it is formatted.
• 
Use the rechargeable battery
and AC adaptor together, or
use the fully charged
rechargeable battery.
Note
OPROFF ON
1. Turn the unit on.
MODEor
2. Select “VOICE REC”.
Press Press Press
orMODE
3. Select “FORMAT”.
Press Select YES Press Press twice
or
4. Format.“FORMAT COMPLETED” appears
when formatting is completed.
Select YES Press
miniSD™ card requires
miniSD™ card adaptor.1
2
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Maintenance
Specifications
Care and use
Product  service
• SD logo is a trademark.
• miniSD is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
• Microsoft, Microsoft logo, Windows, Windows  logo, Windows
NT, Windows Media and DirectX are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
• WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound
quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
multimedia.
• Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by
ARIS / SOLANA /4C.
• Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. 
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. of the U.S. in both the United States
and other countries.
• Adobe
®, the Adobe logos, Acrobat®, and Acrobat®Reader™ are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright
©2000-2003 Gracenote. Gracenote
CDDB®Client Software, copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote. This product and service may practice
one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,523; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,
#6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
The ™ and ® marks are not used to identify registered trademarks and trademarks in these instructions.• Licensed AAC Patents (U.S. patent numbers);08/937,950
5848391
5,291,557
5,451,954 
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Main unit / Supplied accessories•Keep the SD Memory Card and the rechargeable battery out of the reach of children to
prevent them from being swallowed.
•Dont let reflected light hit people.
Lights reflects from this unit’s display like a mirror. It can thus get into the eyes of people who are
operating a vehicle etc. if it is used under direct sunlight or strong light and cause an accident.
Be careful about how you hold the unit.
•Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that
directly contact your skin.
Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.
•
Leave some slack in the cord of the earphones and the neck lanyard if you wind them around the unit.Do not:
•disassemble, remodel, drop, or allow the unit to get wet.
•use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, a heat vent, or a heating appliance.
•use or store in humid or dusty locations.
•use or store in locations exposed to corrosive gases.
•insert objects other than SD Memory Cards and rechargeable battery.
•use force to open the battery lid.
•use cracked or warped cards.
•short-circuit the power supply terminals of the AC adaptor.
•detach the label on the card or attach other labels or stickers.
Rechargeable battery•Remove the battery if the unit is not to be used for a long time.
•Carry and store the rechargeable battery in the supplied rechargeable-battery case to
prevent contact with metal objects.
Do not:
•disassemble, short-circuit, or put in a fire or water.
•peel off the cover or use if the cover has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid
contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the battery, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.
Listening cautionDo not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear
outside sounds dont turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes
of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
•Start your volume control at a low setting.
•Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
•Leave it there.
EST. 1924
Clean with a soft, dry cloth.Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
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.
Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating
instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
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.
After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to
confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
Product informationFor product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 7.
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit
the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Supported sampling frequency:
Decoding / Encoding:
No. of channels: 
Frequency response: 
Mic: 
Radio Frequency range (FM): 
Output: 
Power supply: 
Approximate play times
1: 
Approximate recording times1:
Maximum dimensions (W×
H×
D):
Cabinet dimensions (W×
H×
D):
Mass: 
AC adaptor input:
Recording Media: 
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• The play time shown depends on operating conditions.
• Mass and dimensions are approximate.
• Useable capacity will be less.
• This unit is compatible with Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA9), though not with WMA9
Professional/Lossless/Voice and MBR
2
1
When the supplied rechargeable battery is fully charged.2Multiple Bit Rate: A file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates.
AUDIO:32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz
VOICE:8 kHz
AUDIO:AAC, WMA and MP3
VOICE:G.726
Stereo, 2 channels (AUDIO, TUNER)
Mono, 1 channel (VOICE Rec / Play, TUNER Rec / Play)
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0 dB, -7 dB) (AUDIO)
20 Hz to 3,000 Hz  (+0 dB, -7 dB) (VOICE)
Mono
87.90 MHz to 107.90 MHz (200 kHz steps)
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50/100 kHz steps)
3.3 mW + 3.3 mW (16 Ω, M3 jack)
DC 1.2 V (one rechargeable battery)
SD audio continuous playback:
14 hours 30 minutes
TUNER:7 hours 30 minutes
VOICE:11 hours
TUNER REC:4 hours 
VOICE REC:6 hours
42.9 ×
43.2 ×
17.5 mm (1
11/16 ×
111/16 ×11/16)
42.0 ×
42.0 ×
17.5 mm (121/32 ×
121/32 ×11/16)
39.9 (1.407 oz.) with battery
27.4 (0.967 oz.) without battery
AC110 V–240 V 50 Hz/ 60 Hz
SD Memory Card
(card capacities between 8 MB and 1 GB)
1. Damage
requiring service
2. Servicing
4. Safety check 3. Replacement
parts
Standard recording times for 
Voice recording and FM recording
(Time is approximate)
You can record for long periods if you power the unit with the AC adaptor.
However, you can only record continuously to one file for up to 24 hours
(approximate).
Card memory Recording time
32 MB 2 hours
64 MB 4 hours
128 MB 8 hours 30 minutesCard memory Recording time
256 MB 16 hours
512 MB 33 hours
1 GB 66 hours
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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 interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ, 07094 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA:
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic / Technics Audio Products Limited WarrantyLimited 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.
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 carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are 
included, they are not warranted. 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”. A 
purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: 
http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
 
Product or Part Name
Audio Products (except items listed below)
 
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)
 
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters
 
Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item)
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Packs (in exchange for defective item)
Parts
One (1) year 
One (1) year
Ninety (90) days
Ten (10) days
Ninety (90) daysLabor
One (1) year
Not Applicable
 
Ninety (90) days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, 
office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 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 media or images, data or other memory 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.
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/contactinfoYou 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
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: SD Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location right (“Service in Puerto Rico”)MAIL TO:
Centralized Factory ServicenterProduct Repairs
Customer Services Directory
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: [email protected] 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
Accessory Purchases
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Service in Puerto Rico
Customer Services Directory (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Limited Warranty (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.
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.
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
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627
Richmond, British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418
Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020
Lachine, Québec
Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8th St. N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493
Calgary, Alberta
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.caFor 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:
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of 
the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE
AC adaptorThis AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC power supply cord must be connected to
a 120 V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord
you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of
the AC adaptor.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable
AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.
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Location of Controls
Microphone
SD Memory Card slotUSB lid OPR
(operation)
OFF/ON
Volume  MODE,
HOLD
Display panel
• Indicators may
be difficult to see
under direct
sunlight or
fluorescent light.Earphones jack (M3 jack)
Battery lid
Skip / Search / backward
/ Select
Skip / Search / forward /
Select
Play / Stop / Confirm
123456
HOLDMODE
Press and holdThis function causes the unit to
ignore button presses during
play and so on, to prevent
interrupting an operation.
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TUNER mode indicatorVOICE mode indicatorAUDIO mode indicatorPlay indicator
Recording indicator
Battery /charge
indicator
• To release, press and hold again until “HOLD OFF” is displayed.
• This is cancelled if the  is set to OFF or the auto power-off
function turns the unit off.
OPR
Auto power-off function
In order to save power, the unit turns itself off if left unused for more
than 10 seconds after being switched on. (AUDIO mode, VOICE PLAY
mode)
Press  to turn the power on again. Play starts automatically.
Power save display
During play, the power save display appears if no
operation is performed for more than 10 seconds.
Press the  to return to the previous screen.
MODE
Resume function
Play resumes from where last stopped. 
This is cancelled if an SD Memory Card is changed or removed.
HOLD function
• Operation is not guaranteed when using the USB cable only. Insert
the rechargeable battery.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while “ACCESSING CARD” is
displayed or open the battery lid while recording. This can cause the
data on the SD Memory Card to be lost, or render it unusable.
• If the USB connection is not recognized, disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
• Use only the included USB cable to avoid damage to the unit. Do not
use the included USB cable with any other equipment.
• Operation is not guaranteed when more than two items of USB
equipment is connected to your computer or a USB hub or USB
extension cable is used.
• 
If your computer goes into power save mode while connected to this unit,
it may not recognize the unit when it comes out of this mode. Disconnect
the unit and reconnect it or restart the computer if this happens.
• To disconnect the USB cable, double click the  icon which is in
the task tray of the computer and follow the onscreen instructions.
• The rechargeable battery is charging while the unit is connected to
your computer by USB cable. However, it cannot charge fully.
Note
5 1
2OPR
OFF ON
4
3
Record tracks to an SD Memory Card using the SD-Jukebox
software on the included CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions for SD-Jukebox (PDF) for information
about how to record tracks.To USB 
port
USB Cable
Large end 
to computer Insert the SD
Memory CardInsert with
arrow facing
upward
Write the music data to an SD Memory Card
Data Save Function
Connect the unit to your computer with the USB cable when the
unit is turned off.
When this unit is connected to the computer by USB, it is recognized as an
external device by the computer and functions as a USB reader/writer.
This enables you to save (drag and drop) datas other than music data from
your computer to an SD Memory Card.You can play music data recorded in SD Audio format (AAC/WMA/MP3).
Set the OPR
switch to OFF
Rechargeable battery (included)
Battery indicator
Power Supply Preparations
Charging the battery
• You can charge the battery before it is fully discharged.
• Reconnect the AC adaptor to charge the battery again.
• Use only the included AC adaptor to avoid damage to the unit. 
Do not use the AC adaptor with any other equipment. Note
Full Empty
→
Recharge Charge immediately
after purchase!
→→→
AC adaptor (included)
Insert the rechargeable battery and connect the AC adaptor. (above)
• If you connect the AC adaptor during FM reception, the sound will stop for a
short time. If you connect it during play or recording, these operations will stop. 
• Operation is not guaranteed when using the AC adaptor only. Insert the
rechargeable battery.
You can not start Voice recording
and FM recording when the
battery indicator is blinking.
• Use the rechargeable battery
and AC adaptor together, or use
the fully charged rechargeable
battery to start recording. 
3
2
1
AC Adaptor
Insert with
arrow facing
upward
Insert the
rechargeable
battery.
Charge the battery.1
2
OPR
OFF ON3
2
4
1
Charge indicator 
When charging starts: lights
While charging: scrolls
When charging 
finishes:goes out
Remove the
rechargeable battery
Push the battery lock
switch to the outside.
Charging time:
Approx. 3 hours 30minutes
Set the OPR
switch to OFF
Battery lock
switch
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MODEoror
Playing tracks (AUDIO mode)
3Start play.
Play time
Track
number
AUDIO mode settings
Play stops at the end of
the playlist. Note
Press
2. Set.
3. Confirm. 1. Select the desired item.
Press twice Press Press Press Press
PLAYLIST1,4
Select the playlist.
ALBUM1,4
Select the playlist classified into the
ALBUM playlist in SD-Jukebox.
MOOD1,4
Select the playlist classified into the
MusicSommelier (Mood Analyzer)
playlist in SD-Jukebox.
•The MOOD icon is displayed during
play.
ENERGETIC
MEDITATIVE
MELLOW
OTHER
ARTIST1,4
Select the playlist classified into the
ARTIST playlist in SD-Jukebox.
PLAY MODE2
NORMAL:Normal play
1-REPEAT:1 track repeat
ALL REPEAT:All tracks repeat in a playlist
A-B REPEAT:Play repeats between the
two points.
1. 
Select this mode during play
2. Press  at the start
point (A) and once more
at the end point (B) in the
same track.
This is cancelled with the
skip and stop functions.
RANDOM:All tracks random repeat in a
playlist.
INTRO PLAY:
To play the first 10 seconds of
each track in order (You can
select this while play is stopped).
EQ2, 3
NORMAL:Normal
S-XBS1:Add powerful bass
S-XBS2:Enhanced S-XBS1 effect
TRAIN:Reduces sound leaks and
listening fatigue
INT
AB
All
1
EQ/ 
PLAY MODE/
EFFECTMOOD icon
Play indicator
Track
information
4Adjust the volume. (0-25)
or
Press
MODEor
Press Press Press2Select “AUDIO”.
Preparation: 
Insert an SD Memory Card with tracks
recorded. The music recorded by SD
stereo system is also playable.1Turn the unit on.OPROFF ON
Example:
PLAY MODE
EFFECT2, 3
P.SRD1:Personal surround (3D sound
field with presence)
P.SRD2:Enhanced P.SRD1 effect
RE-MASTER:Compensates for high
frequencies lost through
compressed recording
OFF: Normal
DISP. MODE4
PL&TITLE:Displays playlist title and track
title
TITLE&ARTIST:Displays track title and artist
name
PL&ARTIST:Displays playlist title and artist
name
TITLE&INFO:Displays track title and
information (codec and bitrate) 
L R
Stereo earphones
(Use only the included
headphones)
Insert firmly. (The
longer cord is R)
1
2
42,3
2
Press .Stop
Track
Selecting1 During stop, press,  ,
2 Press   .
Skip
Press ,
Off
SearchDuring play, press and hold
,forward backward
forward backward
forward backward
OPROFF ONSetting mode
Other modesPress MODE
1• After pressing  ,  play starts from the first track on the selected playlist.
• “NO LIST” is displayed when the selected playlist has not been found.
• If there is only one Music Sommelier playlist, this is automatically selected
in MOOD.
2  • The selected mode’s icon or name is displayed.
3 • 
Noise may be heard when some “EQ” and “EFFECT” settings are combined.
4  • Displayed only when there are playlists. (excluding track titles)
<
To create the playlist>1In SD-Jukebox “HDD screen”, click [HDD] → 
select “Audio” → 
select a
playlist from “Artist”, “Album” or “User playlist”.
2Put a check mark next to the tracks to be checked out.
3Put a check mark next to “Create playlists on SD card”.
4Check the SD card drive and free space, click [start].
: Playlist title
: Artist name
: Track title
: Playlist number (DP: Default playlist)
: Track number
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MANUAL PRESET
ororMODE
Using the FM radio (TUNER mode)
As the cord of the earphones
acts the FM antenna, extend it
as far as possible rather than
leaving it coiled.
Presetting FM stations
AUTO PRESET (20 stations can be stored.)
PRESET MEMORY (MANUAL) (20 stations can be stored.)
To listen to preset channels
Select the preset channel in step 3 above.
3Select the station.
• Press and hold for more
than 2 seconds for
automatic tuning. When 
the button is released the frequency starts scrolling
and stops when a station is found.
• You can preset stations to make tuning simpler. 
Select “PRESET” for “TUNING MODE” before step 3
(→
below: TUNER mode settings)
2Select “TUNER”.
orMODE
Press
Select “AUTO PRESET”
Select the
frequency and
press twice Select
“MANUAL”
for “TUNING
MODE”
(→
below )Press Press twice during
FM reception
Press
Select 
“PRESET MEMORY”
PressSelect the channel
Press
Repeat as many times as is required. • The tuner automatically presets the stations it can receive into the
channels in order.
• Auto Preset may not function if reception is weak or there is
excessive noise. If an unwanted frequency or noise is occupying a
channel, use PRESET MEMORY (MANUAL).
• When finished, the first station memorized is displayed. “TUNING
MODE” is set to “PRESET”.
Playback in VOICE PLAY mode: monaural →
page 15
or
Recording the radio
Note
OffOPROFF ON
or
Press
Select “REC. START”PressPress again
to stop
recording.While listening
to the station,
press
Press
Preset
numbers
4Adjust the volume. (0-25)
• Noise may be heard
when adjusting the
volume.
or
Press
MODEor
Press Press Press
L R
Stereo earphones
(Use only the
included headphones)
Insert firmly. (The
longer cord is R)
1Turn the unit on.OPROFF ON
TUNER mode settings
MODEoror
2. Set.
3. Confirm. 1. Select the desired item.
Press twice Press Press Press Press
EQ
NORMAL:Normal
S-XBS:Add powerful bass
AUTO PRESET (Above)
PRESET MEMORY (Above)
TUNING MODE
MANUAL:You can select the stations
(frequencies) manually
.
PRESET:You can select the
preset stations.
BAND STEP
(The tuning band
step)
200 kHz / 100 kHz / 50 kHz
• Converting the steps
erases all preset stations.
STEREO/MONO
STEREO:To receive as stereo
MONO:To receive as monaural
(MONO is selected to reduce noise
when reception is weak.)
Example:
TUNING
MODE
Setting mode
Other modesPressMODE
1
2
42 2,3
Press
• Recorded files are saved with the file name “Fxxxx”.
• Noise may be recorded if you adjust the volume while recording.
• No sound is output when switching between functions in TUNER mode.
The  icon is displayed if S-XBS is selected.
Changing
the
display• During recording, each time you
press the  : Recording time
→ 
Remaining time→ 
file name.
• When remaining time becomes
less than 10 minutes, the
remaining time is displayed. The
remaining time, and flash.
MODE
Recording time
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Setting mode
Other modesPress MODE
Voice recording (VOICE REC mode) / Playing recorded tracks (VOICE PLAY mode)
SETUP mode
• Noise may be recoded if you adjust the
volume while recording.
• If the  is pressed during “STANDBY”,
the sound stops being output.
MODE
Note
• Files recorded on this unit have a file lock for protection. You need to unlock a locked file before erasing it.
• You can only lock and unlock a file while play is stopped.
• Locking and erasing files may take time if there is a large number of files. Use the rechargeable
battery and AC adaptor together, or use the fully charged rechargeable battery. Note
4Stop recording
• Play stops after all files
are played.
• Operations for playback
are the same as AUDIO
mode.  (→
page11) 
ororMODE
Playing recorded tracks (Playback of VOICE REC files/files recorded from the radio: Monaural)
Voice recording (Monaural recording)
Select “VOICE PLAY” Select the filePress PressPress
Press
2Select “VOICE REC”.
MODEor
Press Press Press
1Turn the unit on.OPROFF ON
OffOPROFF ON
Changing
the display• During recording, each time you
press the  : Recording time
→ 
Remaining time→ 
file name.
• When remaining time becomes
less than 10 minutes, the
remaining time is displayed. The
remaining time,  and  flash.
MODE
VOICE PLAY mode settings
MODEoror
2. Set.
3. Confirm. 1. Select the desired item.
Press Press Press Press
PLAY MODE
Same as AUDIO mode. (→
page11) 
• RANDOM and INTRO PLAY cannot be selected.
1-FILE LOCK
LOCK:Locking a selected file
• A lock icon  appears for the locked file.
UNLOCK:Cancelling a 1-FILE LOCK
ALL LOCK
LOCK:Locking all the files
• A lock icon  appears for the
locked file.
UNLOCK:Cancelling ALL LOCK1-FILE ERASE
YES:Erasing a selected file 
(You cannot erase the locked files)
NO:Don’t erase
ALL ERASE
YES:Erasing all un locked files
NO:Don’t erase
• If you select YES, “SURE?” is displayed.
To erase all the files, select YES again and
press .
MODEororor
1. Select “SETUP”.3. Set. 4. Confirm. 2. Select the desired item.
Press Press Press Press Press Press Press
LANGUAGE
Choose the language for function names and confirmation
messages.
: Japanese
ENGLISH
: Simplified chinese
INITIALIZE
Return everything to the default settings.
YES
NO
Example:
LANGUAGEExample:
1-FILE
LOCK Press twice
3Speak into the
microphone, and start
recording.
• Recorded files are saved
with the file name “Vxxxx”.Recording time
Press
Press
Remaining
time
1 2 3
2
2,4

MODE SELECT= AUDIO, Volume= 12, EQ (AUDIO, TUNER)= NORMAL,
EFFECT (AUDIO)= OFF,  PLAYMODE (AUDIO, VOICE)= NORMAL,
STEREO/MONO (TUNER)= STEREO
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