Panasonic SL-SK574V Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Portable CD Player
SL-SK574V
EB EG p

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following 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. Release HOLD (➪page 5).
≥The batteries may be depleted ( ➪ page 5).
(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.
Cannot skip albums. You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.
Cannot change the Digital Re- If [:] or [9] is pressed before [MEMORY/RECALL] you
master mode, anti-skip mode. cannot change the mode.
Digital Re-master does Depending on the type of MP3 disc recording, the effect may
not work. not appear.
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.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
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 recharge. ≥You aren't using the special rechargeable batteries
( ➪ page 5).
≥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 fails ≥The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is
to appear or is incorrect. connected.
≥The indicator does not appear correctly under some conditions.
Radio reception is ≥Keep the unit away from other tuners and televisions.
noisy. ≥The AM antenna is in the unit, so noise may increase if you
hold the unit.
Display
( The HOLD function is on. Release HOLD (➪page 5).
) ≥You haven't inserted a disc or it isn't inserted
correctly.
≥You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.
The disc lid is open.
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' The program already contains 20 tracks.
Reading MP3 files.
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Playing MP3
HOLD
it
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