Concerning
Compact
Discs
Only
compact
discs
bearing
this
mark can
be used
with
this
unit.
However,
continued
use
ot irregular
shaped
CDs
can
damage
the
unit.
How
to
remove
a
disc
from
its
case
How
to
store the disc
in its
If
the surface
is
dirty
Wipe
it
with
a
damp
cloth
and
then
wipe
dry.
Wipe
from
the center
toward
the outer circumference.
Play surface
f'*7
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\
(shiny surface)
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Handling precautions
•If
you
are
taking the
CD
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
environment, moisture
may
form
on
the
CD. Wipe
this
off
with
a
soft.
dry.
lint-free
cloth
before using the
CD.
•Do
not write
on
the
label
side with
a
ball-point
pen
or
other
writing instru-
ment.
•Do
not
use
record cleaning sprays,
benzine,
thinner,
static electricity
pre-
vention
liquids
or
any
other
solvent.
•Do
not attach labels
or stickers to
CDs.
(Do
not
use
CDs
with
exposed
adhe-
sive
from tape
or
left
over peeled
off
stickers.)
•Do
not
use
scratch-proof protectors
etc.
Storage precautions
Be
sure
to
store
CDs
in
their
cases
to
protect
them
from
dust,
scratches,
and
warping.
Do
not place or store
CDs
in
the
fol-
lowing places
•Locations
exposed
to direct
sunlight
•
Humid
or
dusty
locations
•Locations
directly
exposed
to
a heat
vent
or heating
appliance
•In the glove
compartment
or
on
the
rear
deck
of
an automobile
Dear Customer
Thank
you
for
purchasing
this
product.
For
optimum
performance
and
safety,
please read these
instructions
carefully.
Panasonic
Operating
Instructions
Model
No
SL-SX289V
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-
MODEL NUMBER
SL-SX289V
SERIAL
NUMBER
Supplied Accessories
Check
the
packing
carton
for
these accessories.
For
U.S.A.
For
Canada
Stereo
headphones
1
Stereo earphones.
(RFEV715P-KS)
(L0BABO000123)
Use numbers
indicated
in
parentheses
when
asking
for
replacement
parts.
(Only
for U.S.A.)
To
order accessories contact
1
-800-332-5368 or
web
site
(httpJ/www.panasonic. com).
Before connecting, operating
or
adjusting
this
product,
please
I
p
I
Ipp
read these
instructions
completely.
Please
keep
this
manual
for
I
'
I
I
'^
l
future
reference.
Panasonic
Consumer
Electronics
Company.
Division
ol
Matsushita
Electric
Corporation
oi
America
One
Panasonic
Way
Secaucus.
New
Jersey
07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic
Sales
Company.
Division
ot
Matsushita
Electric of
Puerto
Rico.
Inc.
("PSC")
Ave 65
de
Infanteria.
Km.
9
5
San
Gabriel
Industrial
Park. Carolina.
Puerto Rico
00985
Panasonic
Canada
Inc.
5770 Ambler
Drive,
Mississauga. Ontario
L4W
2T3
www.panasonic.ca
r
2000
Matsushita
Electric Industrial
Co.,
Ltd.
RQT5833-P
F1200KK0
Printed
in
Japan
Precautions
Before using
this
unit,
be
sure
to
read
the applicable
items
of
the operating
instructions
and
these
safety
sug-
gestions
carefully.
Afterwards
keep them handy
for
future reference.
Take
special
care
to
follow
the
warnings
indicated
on
the
unit
itself
as
well
as
in
the operating
instructions.
Safety
1.
Power
Source—
The
unit
should
be connected
to
power
supply only
of
the type
described
in
the oper-
ating instructions or
as
marked on
the
unit.
Use
only
the
AC
adaptor
or
car
adaptor described
in
the oper-
ating instructions
when
recharging.
2.
Polarization—
If
the
unit
is
equipped
with
a polarized
AC
power
plug
(a
plug
having
one
blade wider than
the
other), that
plug
will
fit
into
the
AC
outlet
only
one
way. This
is
a
safety
feature.
If
you
are
unable
to
in-
sert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing the
plug,
If
the plug
should
still
fail
to
fit,
contact
your
electrician to
replace your obsolete
outlet.
Do
not de-
feat
the safety
purpose
of
the polarized
plug.
3.
Care
of
AC
adaptor—
Take
care
that
the
cord
of
the
AC
adaptor should
be
routed
so
that
they are not
likely to
be walked
on
or
pinched by
items placed
upon
or
against them.
Never
take hold
of
the
AC
adaptor
if
your
hand
is
wet,
and
always grasp
the
plug
body
when
connecting
or
disconnecting
it.
4.
Nonuse Periods—
When
not
in
use.
be
sure
to dis-
connect
the
AC
adaptor from
the
AC
power
outlet.
5.
Batteries—
If
the
set
is
not
used
for
a
long period
of
time or
is
used
only
from
an
AC
power
source,
re-
move
all
the
batteries to
prevent
potential
damage
due
to
possible battery leakage.
Do
not
mix
batteries
(old
and new)
or
different
types
of
battenes
Installation
Environment
1.
Water and Moisture— Do
not
use
this
unit
near
water—
for
example,
near a
bathtub,
washbowl,
swimming
pool, or
the
like.
Damp
basements
should
also
be avoided
2.
Condensation
—
Moisture
may
form
on
the lens
in
the following
conditions...
•immediately
after
a
heater
has
been
turned
on
•
in
a steamy
or
very
humid
room.
•when
the
unit
is
suddenly
moved
from a
cold
envi-
ronment
to
a
warm
one.
If
moisture forms
inside
this
unit,
it
may
not
operate
properly.
To
correct
this
problem
wait
about
one
hour
for
the
moisture
to
evaporate
3.
Heat—
Never use
or
place
this
unit
near a heat
source.
Do
not
leave
it
In
an automobile exposed
to
direct
sunlight
for
a
long time
with the
doors
and
win-
dows
closed
as
this
may
deform
the
cabinet.
Placement
1.
Foreign
Material
—
Care
should be taken so
that
ob-
jects
do
not
fall
into
and
liquids
are not
spilled into
the
unit.
Do
not subject
this
unit to
excessive
smoke,
dust,
mechanical
vibration,
or shock.
2.
Magnetism—
The
unit
should
be
situated
away
from
equipment
or
devices
that
generate
strong
magnetic
fields.
3.
Stacking— Do
not
place
any
objects,
on
top
of
the
unit
4.
Wall or
Ceiling
Mounting
—
The
unit
should
not
be
mounted
to
a
wall or
ceiling,
unless
specified
in
this
operating
instructions.
Maintenance
(See
page
7
for details.)
Clean
the cabinet,
panel
and
controls with
a
soft
cloth
lightly
moistened
with mild
detergent
solution.
Do
not
use any
type
of
abrasive pad.
scounng powder
or solvent
such as
alcohol or
benzine
Service
1.
Damage
Requiring
Service— The
unit
should
be
serviced
by
qualified
service
personnel
when:
(a)
The
AC
adaptor
is
damaged;
or
(b)
Objects
have
fallen
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
unit;
or
(c)
The
unit
has
been exposed
to
rain;
or
(d)
The
unit
does
not
appear
to
operate normally
or
exhibits
a
marked change
in
performance;
or
(e)
The
unit
has been dropped,
or the
enclosure
damaged.
2.
Servicing
—
The
user should
not
attempt
to
service
the
unit
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
in-
structions.
All
other servicing
should be
referred
to
an
authorized service personnel.
In
the
U.S.A.,
contact
the
Panasonic Customer
Call
Center
at
1-800-21 1-7262,
ore-mail
consumerproducts@panasonic.com,
or
web
site
(http://www.
panasonic.com).
In
Canada,
contact
Panasonic
Canada
Inc.
Customer
Care Centre
at
905-624-5505, or
web
site
(www.panasonic.ca). or
an
authorized
Servicentre nearest you.
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