Panasonic SL-CT710 Operating Guide

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The HOLD function is on. Release HOLD (➪page 5).

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The batteries may have run empty (➪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.)

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The disc isn’t correctly set.

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The disc is scratched or dirty. (Tracks skipped.)

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There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and
then try again.

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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.

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The unit may not read MP3 correctly if it is shaken while it is
reading the files.

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Play of a multi-session disc may not be possible if there is a
blank data segment between sessions.

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If there is large JPEG data etc. within a MP3 file, sound may
become muted and play may not be possible. 

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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.

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Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly.

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Wipe the plugs clean with a clean cloth.

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Separate this unit from mobile telephones.

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Noise may occur when playing MP3 if recording quality is poor.

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The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted
if bumps continue repeatedly.

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This doesn’t work if you change discs.

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This doesn’t work during random play. 

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It may not work correctly under some conditions.

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Random play modes may be on (➪page 6).

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Play resumes from the last point stopped (➪above).

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You cannot search through MP3 files.

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If [:]or [9] is pressed before [$MEMO/%DISP] you
cannot change the mode.

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You may not be able to specify point A or B at the end of disc.

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Depending on the type of MP3 disc recording, the effect may
not appear.

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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, refer to the “Customer
Services Directory” on page 3 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 3 if you reside in Canada.

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.

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You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.

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The operation tone may be off (➪page 6).

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Use only the included remote control to operate this unit.

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You aren’t using the special rechargeable batteries (➪page 4).

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You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them.

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The unit must be off before you can recharge.

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This is normal.

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The batteries may take a maximum of 6 hours to recharge
under some conditions.

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This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries
or haven’t used them for a long time. Play time should be
restored after a few recharges.

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The batteries can go flat if you leave the AC adaptor
connected after recharging is complete.

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The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is connected.

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The indicator does not appear correctly under some  conditions.

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Disconnect then reconnect all power sources (batteries and
AC adaptor).

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

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The HOLD function is on. Release HOLD (➪page 5).

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You haven’t inserted a disc or it isn’t inserted correctly.

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You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.

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The disc lid is open.

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The batteries are recharging. Recharging is complete
when this disappears.

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The program already contains 20 tracks.

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Reading MP3 files.

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. 
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The unit and remote control each have independent HOLD switches.

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

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it when you

finish recording. The unit may not be able to play some discs due to
the condition of the recording.
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A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW
players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Play begins from the last point stopped. Replacing the disc cancels
the function.

If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes, the unit
turns itself off automatically.

When HOLD is released, the unit’s buttons light in different ways to
indicate the operation.
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To turn the illumination off, set to HOLD. (Only [1/;, CHG] lights
while charging.)

The light in the remote control’s display comes on for about

5 seconds when you press a button, unless the hold function is on.

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