Panasonic SL-SK434 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Portable CD Player
SL-SK434
p
EB EG
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
RQT7654-B
F0304TT0

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, consult your dealer for
instructions.
No play. ≥The HOLD function is on
≥The batteries may be depleted ( ➪ page 4).
(If play is extremely short even after fully recharging the
batteries, the batteries may have exceeded their life.
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged approximately 300
times.)
≥The disc isn't correctly set.
≥The disc is scratched or dirty. (Tracks skipped.)
≥There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and then
try again.
≥The lens is dirty: clean it with a blower (recommended
product: SZZP1038C). If the lens gets marked with
fingerprints, gently wipe them off with a cotton swab.
≥The unit may not read MP3 correctly if it is shaken while it is
reading the files.
≥Play of a multi-session disc may not be possible if there is a
blank data segment between sessions.
≥If there is large JPEG data etc. within a MP3 file, sound may
become muted and play may not be possible.
≥If you try playing a CD that contains CD-ROM format data and
normal audio data (CD-DA), output from one of the above
may become silent, and play may not be possible.
No sound or there is a ≥Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly.
lot of noise. ≥Wipe the plugs clean with a clean cloth.
≥Noise may occur when playing MP3 if recording quality is
poor.
≥The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted
if bumps continue repeatedly.
Play doesn't resume from ≥This doesn't work if you change discs.
the last point stopped. ≥This doesn't work during random play.
≥It may not work correctly under some conditions.
≥Random play modes may be on ( ➪ page 6).
Play doesn't start from
≥Play resumes from the last point stopped ( ➪ above).
the first track.
The unit stops working. Disconnect then reconnect all power sources (batteries and AC
adaptor).
Cannot search through You cannot search through MP3 files.
tracks.
Dear Customer
Thank you for
purchasing this
product.
Before connecting,
operating or adjusting
this product, please
read these instructions
completely. Please keep
this manual for future
reference.
Note:
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
.
Release HOLD (➪page 5).
This unit can play MP3 files you have recorded to discs.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
This function causes the unit to ignore accidental button
presses.
Set to HOLD so the unit doesn't power on accidentally or
interrupt play.
Note on CD-R and CD-RW
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA or
MP3. Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and finalize
when you finish recording. The unit may not be able to play
some discs due to the condition of the recording.
§A process performed after recording that enables CD-
R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Resume function

Play begins from the last point stopped. Replacing the disc
cancels the function.
Auto off function
If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes,
the unit turns itself off automatically.
Cannot skip albums. You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.
Cannot specify point A You may not be able to specify point A or B at the end of disc.
or B.
Cannot change the If [:] or [9] is pressed before [MEMO] you cannot
Digital Re-master mode, change the mode.
anti-skip mode.
Digital Re-master does Depending on the type of MP3 disc recording, the effect may
not work. not appear.
≥You aren't using the special rechargeable batteries ( ➪ page 4).
Cannot recharge.
≥You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them.
≥The unit must be off before you can recharge.
The AC adaptor This is normal.
becomes warm during
recharging.
The batteries are taking The batteries may take a maximum of 6 hours to recharge
a long time to recharge. under some conditions.
Play time is short after ≥This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries
recharging. or haven't used them for a long time. Play time should be
restored after a few recharges.
≥The batteries can go flat if you leave the AC adaptor
connected after recharging is complete.
The battery indicator ≥The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is
fails to appear or is connected.
incorrect. ≥The indicator does not appear correctly under some
conditions.
1
Playing MP3
HOLD
it
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