Audio (CD-DA)
Sampling frequency:
44.1 kHz
No. of channels:
2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response:
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (
i
0.5 dB to
j
7 dB)
Headphone output level:
RMS max. 6 mW
i
6 mW/
16
≠
(adjustable)
Pickup
Light source:
Semiconductor laser
Wavelength:
780 nm
MP3
Supported bit rates
(Supports variable 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
(total no. of albums and tracks): 999
Maximum album levels:
100
General
Power supply:
DC input
(via AC adaptor, not included):
DC 4.5 V
Operational temperature range:
0
e
C to 40
e
C (32
e
F to 104
e
F)
Play time:
Using on a flat stable surface at 25
e
C
(77
e
F), EQ is off, Hold is on, Anti-skip
is on POS 1 (CD-DA), recommended
bit rate (MP3:128 kbps), and the
Digital Re-master is off (MP3). Play
times are in hours and approximate.
≥
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 mm
a
23.8 mm
a
135 mm
(5
5
/
16
za
15
/
16
za
5
5
/
16
z
)
Mass:
202
g
(7.1 oz.) (with batteries)
158
g
(5.6 oz.) (without batteries)
Note:
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
A
Supplied Accessory
Check the packing carton for this accessory.
≥
1 Pair of stereo earphones:
L0BAB0000182
∫
To DC IN jack
Car audio
Connection is
not always
possible.
Car stereo cassette
adaptor
Purchase
RP-CK455
§
.
∫
To headphone jack
To CD or AUX
terminals
Audio
system
Audio cable
(
not included
)
When the unit is connected to other equipment, adjust the volume on the
connected equipment.
(Product numbers correct as of May 2005. These may be subject to change.)
Main unit
Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
Insert each plug fully. [Plug type: 3.5 mm (
1
/
8
in.
) stereo]
Connections
Car power adaptor
Purchase
RP-CK455
§
.
Set the unit’s volume from 10 to 15.
Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional
accessories from your Panasonic dealer.
(Product numbers correct as of May 2005. These may be subject to
change.)
Set the unit’s volume from 10 to 15.
Playing MP3
MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the original
sound quality.
∫
When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)
∫
Unit limitations
≥
This unit is compatible with multi-session discs but if there are a lot
of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
≥
This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
≥
Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the
order you numbered them or may not play at all.
001
track
.mp3
002
track
.mp3
003
track
.MP3
001
album
CD-ROM drive
1
001
track
.mp3
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you
want to play
Naming tracks and albums
Extension
(
or
.MP3)
002
album
004
track
.mp3
005
track
.mp3
2
004
album
008
track
.MP3
009
track
.MP3
003
album
006
track
.mp3
007
track
.MP3
4
3
If you create an album like this, the
files may not play in the order you
numbered them.
The albums would play in the
order
1
,
2
,
3
,
4
.
(CD-DA/MP3 only)
For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize
§
it after 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.
Up to 30 characters
Note on CD-R and CD-RW
Specifications
CD-DA
disc
50
MP3
disc
85
Batteries
used
2 alkaline batteries
Long
cord to
the right
Earphones (included)
§
The RP-CK455 set contains the car power adaptor and car stereo cassette
adaptor. Be sure to use these together for the car audio connection.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS and Thomson multimedia.
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