Main unit
Remote control
A
Location of controls/Connection to other equipment
Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
Battery
compartment
Hold switch
Headphone jack
Open switch
Tuning/Skip/Search
Play/Pause
Stop /
Operation off
Volume control
To DC IN jack
Play/Stop/
Operation off
Skip/Search
Monaural/Stereo
Sensitivity control/
Play mode selection
Memory/
Recall
Audio system
Adjust the volume level
on the audio system.
AC adaptor
(RP-AC46)
(not included)
Household AC
outlet
Car power adaptor
(SH-CDC9)
(not included)
Car audio
Hold switch
Playing MP3
This unit can play MP3 files you have recorded to discs.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licenced from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
HOLD
This function causes the unit to ignore accidental button
presses.
Set to HOLD so the unit doesn’t power on accidentally or
play is interrupted.
∫
The unit and remote control each have independent HOLD
switches.
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
§
it
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
The unit stores the track where you stopped play. Replacing
the disc cancels the function.
Auto power off function
If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes,
the unit powers itself off automatically.
To CD or AUX terminals
Audio cable (not included)
Car stereo cassette adaptor
(SH-CDM10A)
(
not included)
Set the unit’s volume to 10.
Tone
selection
≥
Set the unit’s volume to 10.
≥
Use the main unit to avoid beep
sounds heard when operating the
remote control buttons.
Some cannot be
connected.
2
CD SECTION
∫
CD-DA
No. of channels:
2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response:
20 to 20,000 Hz
(
j
10 dB to 0 dB)
DA converter:
1 bit, MASH
Headphone output level:
RMS max. 8 mW
i
8 mW/
16
≠
(adjustable)
∫
MP3
Supported 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
(sum of albums and tracks): 999
Maximum album levels:
100
∫
Pickup
Light source:
Semiconductor laser
Wavelength:
780 nm
RADIO SECTION
∫
Frequency
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)
GENERAL
Power supply:
DC input (via optional AC adaptor):
DC 4.5 V
Operational temperature range:
0
e
C–40
e
C (32
e
F–104
e
F)
Play time:
[Approximate operating time in hours
(playing MP3 at the recommended
bitrate of 128 kbps, with HOLD on
and S-XBS canceled, at 25
e
C (77
e
F)
on a flat, stable surface)]
≥
The play time may be less
depending on the operating
conditions.
≥
Play time will be considerably
reduced when playing CD-RW.
Dimensions (W
a
H
a
D):
135
a
25.8
a
135 mm
(5
5
/
16
z
a
1
1
/
32
z
a
5
5
/
16
z
)
Mass:
223
g
(7.9 oz.)
(with batteries)
177
g
(6.2 oz.)
(without batteries)
Note:
Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are
approximate.
Specifications
Lens
Supplied Accessories
For U.S.A.
≥
1 Pair of stereo headphones
:
L0BAD0000162
For Canada
≥
1 Pair of stereo earphones
:
L0BAB0000123
≥
1 Wired remote control:
N2QCBD000011
≥
1 Pair of stereo headphones
:
L0BAD0000163
≥
1 Jogger soft case
:
RFC0060-K
SL-SV553J
SL-SV550
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional accessories
from your Panasonic dealer.
In U.S.A. contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
Tuner on/off/
Band select
Volume control
Tuning mode selection
Tuner on/Band select
For Canada
SL-SV553J
Through
to Headphone jack
SL-SV553J
Directly to headphone jack
SL-SV550
Connect remote control to main unit first.
SL-SV550
For U.S.A.
SL-SV553J
Actual headphones may be different
from those shown in the illustration.
SL-SV553J
Display panel
Batteries
used
2 optional
alkaline batteries
MP3
disc
35
CD-DA
disc
23
RADIO
(FM BAND)
75
