Panasonic sl-sw950p 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, 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 one 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 headphone 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.)

For details, check with your dealer.

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If rechargeable battery play time is shorter after recharg-
ing, the batteries have reached the end of their service
life. Replace them with the recommended replacements.

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Play time may be shorter than usual after recharging bat-
teries for the first time or after they have been unused for
a long time. Repeatedly recharge and discharge the bat-
teries if this occurs to restore them to normal.

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To prevent battery damage, electrolyte leakage and
short-circuiting, heed the following 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 makes 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 necklaces are placed together
with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuit-
ing which can cause a fire. For safety, carry the batter-
ies in the battery carrying case.

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

Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high
volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous ex-
tended 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 discon-
tinue 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.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “com-
fort level” adapts to higher volumes 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 com-
fortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

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Leave it there.

This unit is splash-proof and is not designed to be used
under water.
Please note the following points to avoid possible dam-
age to the unit and the included headphones.

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If the unit or the headphones get wet with water or
sweat, dry them with a soft cloth.

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Do not open the disc lid near water or sand. Before
opening or closing the disc lid, be sure to wipe off
water, dust or sand on the unit and operate with a dry
hand.

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Make sure there is no sand or dust around the disc lid.
The disc lid will not seal properly if there is, and water
may get into the unit, possibly causing a malfunction.

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Do not expose the unit or the headphones to salt
water. If the unit and headphones are immersed in salt
water, wash them with a little fresh water then dry with
soft cloth. Never wash them under running water.

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Do not place the unit and the headphones for a long
period of time in high temperature and high humidity
areas such as bathrooms or damp basements, etc.

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The lock release may freeze in low temperatures.
Allow the unit to return to the operational temperature
range (0 

o

C–40 

o

C, 32 

o

F–104 

o

F) before opening the

lock release.

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As a safety precaution, the portable CD players made
by Panasonic are constructed so it is impossible to
recharge ordinary batteries.
Only batteries especially designed for this unit can be
recharged.

Ordinary dry cell
batteries/rechargeable
batteries

Special rechargeable
batteries

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

About 40 hours

About 18 hours

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

20 to 20,000 Hz 

(

i

0 dB to 

j

7 dB)

DA converter:

1 bit, MASH

Headphone

output level: RMS max. 8 mW

i

8 mW/

16 

≠

(adjustable)

Light source:

Semiconductor laser

Wavelength:

780 nm

Operational temperature

range:

0 

e

C–40 

e

C

(32 

e

F–104 

e

F)

Rechargeable temperature

range:

5 

e

C–40 

e

C

(41 

e

F–104 

e

F)

Power supply:

DC 4.5 V with optional

AC adaptor RP-AC46

Play time:
[When used in hold mode with EQ
canceled, at 25 

e

C (77 

e

F), on a flat,

stable surface].

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Rechargeable batteries are optional.

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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

Recharging time:

About 3–4 hours

Dimensions (W

a

H

a

D):

139

a

25.5 

a

141 mm

(5

15

⁄

32

za

1

za

5

9

⁄

16

z

)

Mass:

284 

g

(10.0 oz.) (with batteries)

238 

g

(8.4 oz.) (without batteries)

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