Safety
1. Power source
—Connect the unit to a power
source of the type described in these instructions or
as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization
—The unit is equipped with a polar-
ized power plug where one blade is wider than the
other. This safety feature ensures that the plug fits
into your household AC outlet only one way. If the
plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug
still doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
3. Power cord protection
—Route the AC power sup-
ply cord so that it will not be walked on or pinched
by items placed on or against it. Never take hold of
the plug or cord with wet hands. Always grasp the
plug body firmly when connecting and disconnect-
ing it.
4. Overloading
—When connecting the AC power
supply cord, be careful not to overload the house-
hold AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from any
other device as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
5. Nonuse periods
—Turn the unit off when it is not in
use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if
it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit
during lightning storms. Leaving the unit connected
to a household AC outlet for extended periods can
cause battery fluid leakage.
6. Attachments and accessories
—Use only the at-
tachments and accessories recommended in these
operating instructions.
Installation
Placement
1. Foreign material
—Ensure objects and liquids do
not get into the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to ex-
cessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, and
shock.
2. Magnetism
—Situate the unit away from equipment
and devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
3. Stacking
—Do not place anything on top of this
unit.
4. Wall and ceiling mounting
—Do not mount the
unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the in-
structions.
Environment
1. Water and moisture
—Do not use the unit near
water, such as near a bathtub or swimming pool.
Avoid damp basements.
2. Heat
—Situate the unit away from heat sources,
such as radiators. Do not leave it in an automobile
exposed to direct sunlight with the doors and win-
dows closed as this may deform the cabinet.
2.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5
o
C
(41
o
F) or rise above 35
o
C (95
o
F).
Maintenance
(See page 6 for details.)
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before
cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or sol-
vents.
Service
1. Damage requiring service
—The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel if:
1.
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has
been damaged; or
1.
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
1.
(c)
The unit has been exposed to rain; or
1.
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance; or
1.
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged.
2. Servicing
—Do not attempt to service the unit be-
yond that described in these operating instructions.
Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing per-
sonnel.
3. Replacement parts
—When parts need replacing
ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the
manufacturer or parts that have the same charac-
teristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substi-
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 mark can be used with this unit.
However, continued use of irregular shaped CDs can damage the unit.
If the surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Wipe from the center toward the outer circumference.
How to hold a disc
How to store the disc in its case
How to remove a disc from its case
Play surface (shiny surface)
Label side up
Handling precautions
≥
If you are taking the CD from a cold to
a warm environment, moisture may
form on the CD. Wipe this off with a
soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using
the CD.
≥
Do not write on the label side with a
ball-point pen or other writing instru-
ment.
≥
Do not use record cleaning sprays,
benzine, thinner, static electricity pre-
vention liquids or any other solvent.
≥
Do not attach labels or stickers to
CDs. (Do not use CDs with exposed
adhesive from tape or left over peeled
off stickers.)
≥
Do not use scratch-proof protectors
etc.
Storage precautions
Be sure to store CDs in their cases to
protect them from dust, scratches, and
warping.
Do not place or store CDs in the
following places
≥
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥
Humid or dusty locations
≥
Locations directly exposed to a heat
vent or heating appliance
≥
In the glove compartment or on the
rear deck of an automobile
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating in-
structions handy for future reference.
This manual was printed with soy based ink.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
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Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
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2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
RQT6580-P
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Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully.
Model No.
SL-SX293/
SL-SX290/
SL-SX291C
Portable CD Player
Operating Instructions
The model number and serial number
of this product can be found on either
the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space pro-
vided below and keep for future refer-
ence.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
SL-SX291C ONLY
To install this product in a car, please
refer to the “Installation Instructions”.
Supplied Accessories
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
Stereo headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
For SL-SX293 For SL-SX290 For SL-SX291C
(L0BAD0000160) (RFEV715P-KS) (RFEV715P-SS)
Car adaptor (SH-CDC12PEY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Car stereo cassette adaptor (SHCDM10B1PYK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SL-SX291C ONLY
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