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Open the lid and clean the lens as shown in the figure.
Use a cotton swab to gently wipe off any finger-prints.
Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C)

Problem

Cannot close the cover.

Cannot play discs.

Tracks on disc do not
play in order, starting
with the first track.

Cannot hear music—
too noisy.

TV picture is distorted.
Radio reception is
noisy.

Specifications

Troubleshooting Guide

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 [email protected], 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 closest to
you.

Audio

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)

Pickup

Light source:

Semiconductor laser

Wavelength:

780 nm

General

Operational temperature 

range:

e

C–40 

e

C

(32 

e

F–104 

e

F)

Power supply:

DC input (via AC optional

adaptor RP-AC46):            DC 4.5 V

Play time:
[When used in hold mode with EQ
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):

128

a

25.9

a

131.5 mm

(5

1

16

za

1

1

32

za

5

3

16

z

)

Mass:

235 

g

(8.2 oz.) (with batteries)

187 

g

(6.6 oz.) (without batteries)

Note:

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

Play time

About 35 hours

Check this

Is the disc properly secured in place?

Is the unit in HOLD mode?

Is the disc properly secured in place?

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

Is the disc dirty or scratched?

Is the random play mode on?

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

Has the headphone plug inserted firmly?

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

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.)

Batteries used

2 alkaline batteries

Air blower for
camera lens

Lens

Lens

Maintaining the Lens

Listening caution

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:

Start your volume control at a low setting.

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

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

Set the dial and leave it there.

Cautions

EST. 1924

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

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 batteries.

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.

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

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.

When driving a car

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

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.

Care of dry cell batteries

Summary of Contents for SL-SX291C

Page 1: ...ubsti tutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety check After repairs or service ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read these instruc tions completely Please keep this manual for future reference Concerning Compact Discs Only compact discs bearing this ...

Page 2: ...uctions For SL SX293 and SL SX290 obtain the car adaptor SH CDC9 available as an optional accessory Use only the recommended car adaptor Use of other car adaptors can damage the unit Removing batteries Push up on the battery in the direction indicat ed by the arrow Then lift it out If the battery lid comes loose Slide the lid back into place horizontally If the unit malfunctions or freezes during ...

Page 3: ...g stop mode Press during play Press twice to skip to the beginning of the previous tracks Press again to restart play Press and hold during play P U S H PUS H 3 2 1 5 4 HOLD VOL VOL S XBS VOL TRAIN ALL RANDOM SORRY 1 M C O P R OFF OPEN S XBS VOL TRAIN ALL RANDOM SORRY 1 M C L R Label must face upward Track number in play Elapsed playing time of each track O P R O FF O P R O FF Backward Forward S X...

Page 4: ...c are repeated v Random RANDOM The tracks play once each in random order and then play stops v Random repeat RANDOM The tracks play repeatedly in random order v Cancel no indicator is shown When pressed during program play The setting is switched in the sequence indicated below each time MODE is pressed 1 track repeat 1 M One track is repeated v Memory repeat M The programmed tracks are repeated v...

Page 5: ...tailing the complaint to the outside of the carton Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices They are NOT equipped to make repairs WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PROD UCT 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 CAUTION THIS PRODUCT...

Page 6: ...he unit away from the TV or tuner Batteries used 2 alkaline batteries Air blower for camera lens Lens Lens Maintaining the Lens Listening caution 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 tra...

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