Panasonic sl-ct830 User Manual

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.MP3

001album

001track.mp3

(or.MP3)

002album

004track.mp3
005track.mp3

004album

008track.MP3
009track.MP3

003album

006track.mp3
007track.MP3

4

3

1

2

If you create an album like this, the 
files may not play in the order you 
numbered them.
The albums would play in the order 
, , , . 

2

1

1

2

1 When fully recharged.  

 Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heat, such as from heating 

appliances, as these can damage 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.

Batteries

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

 Align the poles  and  correctly when inserting the bat teries.

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

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

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

 Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.

 When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no metal objects such as necklaces 

are placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuiting which can 
cause a fire. For safety, carry the rechargeable batteries in the battery carrying case.

Listening

 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 

hazardous 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.

CDs

 Do not use irregularly shaped CDs.

 Do not use non-specification CDs.

 Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

 Do not use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive 

exuding from under labels and stickers.

Play time

Using on a flat stable surface at 
25 

C, all sound quality/sound effects 

are canceled, Hold is on, Anti-skip is on 
POS 1 (CD-DA) and recommended bit 
rate (MP3: 128 kbps). Play times are in 
hours and approximate.
The play time may be less depending 

on the operating conditions.

Play time will be considerably reduced 

when playing CD-RW.  

Recharging time

Supplied rechargeable batteries: 

 

 

About 5 to 6 hours

Audio (CD-DA)

Sampling frequency: 

44.1 kHz

No. of channels:  

2 (left and right, stereo)

Frequency response: 
 

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

 

(

0.5 dB to 7.0 dB)

Headphone output level: 
 

RMS max. 6 mW

6 mW/16  (adjustable)

Pickup

Light source: 

Semiconductor laser

Wavelength: 795 

nm

MP3

Supported bit rates

(Supports variable bit rates):

 

32 kbps to 320 kbps

 

(128 kbps is recommended)

Supported sampling frequency:
 

48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz

Maximum number of items 

(total no. of albums and tracks):  999
(total no. of albums): 

500

Maximum album levels: 

100

General

Power supply:

DC input  (via included AC adaptor):
 

DC 4.5 V

AC adaptor input:

 

AC 110 to 127 V/220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

Using AC adaptor

 

(MP3/CD-DA):    0.9 W/0.8 W

Recharging: 3.7 

W

Dimensions (W

HD):

 136.2 

mm

16.7 mm136 mm

Mass: 195 

g

 (with batteries)

 143 

g

 (without batteries)

Operational temperature range:
 0 

C to 40 C

Rechargeable temperature range:
 5 

C to 40 C

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

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

-If you see this symbol-

If the surfaces are dirty wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
 Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
 Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

When creating MP3 files to play on this unit

Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)

Unit limitations

 Only the artist name and track title ID3 tags (version 1.0 and 1.1) are displayed.
 This unit is compatible with multi-session discs but if there are a lot of sessions it takes 

more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

 This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

 Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the 

order you numbered them or may not play at all.

 You cannot play WMA files.



 DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN 

 DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH 

 DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED 

 DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE 
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such 
interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or 
the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

(Inside of product)

(Bottom of product)

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer 
IIS and Thomson multimedia.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

2 When using the external battery case.

For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize



 it after 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.

MP3:  A method of compressing data with little loss to the original sound quality. 

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