Panasonic SL-SV500 User Manual

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  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 close to
you.

Is the disc properly secured in place?

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Is the unit in HOLD mode?

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Is the disc properly secured in place?

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Is the disc dirty or scratched?

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Is there condensation on the lens? 
(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)

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Is the random play mode on?

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Did you stop play in the middle of the disc last
time?

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Is the headphones/earphones plug inserted all the 

way?

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Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on plug.)

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Separate the unit from mobile phones.

Are you using the unit too near a TV or tuner?
(Keep the unit away from the TV or tuner.)

Has the frequency step been set for your area?

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No. of channels: 2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response:

20 to 20,000 Hz 

(

i

0 dB to 

j

8 dB)

DA converter:

1 bit, MASH

Headphone 

output level: RMS max. 6 mW

i

6 mW/

16 

≠

(adjustable)

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Light source:

Semiconductor laser

Wavelength:

780 nm

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Radio frequency:FM; 87.90–107.90 MHz

(0.2 MHz steps)

87.50–108.00 MHz

(0.1 MHz/0.05 MHz steps)

AM; 520–1710 kHz

(10 kHz steps)

522–1629 kHz

(9 kHz steps)

Power supply:

DC 4.5 V with optional

AC adaptor RP-AC46

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The play time may be less depending
on the operating conditions.

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Play time will be considerably reduced
when playing CD-RW.

Note:
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Dimensions

(W

k

H

k

D):

128

k

29.8

k

131.5 mm

(5

1

⁄

32

qk

1

3

⁄

16

qk

5

3

⁄

16

q

)

Mass:

264 

g

(9.3 oz.)

(with batteries)

218 

g

(7.7 oz.)

(without batteries)

Operational temperature

range:

0 

o

C–40 

o

C

(32 

o

F–104 

o

F)

Play time:
[Approximate operating time in hours (in
hold mode with S-XBS canceled, at 
25 

o

C (77 

o

F) on a flat, stable surface)]

To prevent battery damage, electrolyte leakage and short-circuiting, heed the follow-
ing points.

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Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use if the covering has been
peeled off.

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Align the poles 

+

and 

-

correctly when inserting the batteries.

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Do not mix different types or of batteries or old and new batteries.

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Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a long time.

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Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or subject to excessive heat.

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Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.

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Do not allow metal objects to touch the battery terminals as this may cause short-
circuiting which is dangerous.

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When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no metal objects such as neck-
laces are placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuiting
which can cause a fire. 

I

n the interest of traffic safety, do not operate the unit while driving.

25

75

Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the headphones or earphones
or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rash-
es or other allergic reactions.

Do 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 haz-
ardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear
outside sounds, don’t 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 vol-
umes 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:

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Start your volume control at a low setting.

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Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

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Leave it there.