SL-SV550 - Hi-Fi System PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SL-SV550 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please save this manual for future reference.

Note:

"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

RQT6667-B

F0203KNO

Troubleshooting guide

References to the remote control apply only for China.

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, consult your dealer for instructions.

No play.	The HOLD function is on (←page 4).The disc isn't correctly set.The disc is scratched or dirty.(Tracks skipped.)The unit may not read MP3 correctly if it is shaken while it is reading the files.There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and then try again.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.You may not be able to play MP3 if you have copied a multi-session disc that has no data between sessions.
No sound or there is a lot of noise.	Ensure the plugs are inserted firmly.Wipe the plugs clean with a clean cloth.Noise may occur when playing MP3 if recording quality is poor.The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted if bumps continue repeatedly.
Play doesn't resume from the track where play stopped at.	This doesn't work if you change discs.This doesn't work during random play.It may not work correctly under some conditions.
Play doesn't start from the first track.	Random play modes may be on (←page 6).Play resumes from the track where you last stopped play. Use skip to return to the first track.
The unit stops working.	Disconnect then reconnect all power sources (batteries and AC adaptor).
Cannot search through tracks.	You cannot search through MP3 files.
Cannot skip albums.	cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.
Only for ChinaThe unit malfunctions when connected to other equipment.	Be sure to connect other equipment through the remote control. Speakers connected directly to the unit should have an impedance of 1 kΩ or less.

The remote control malfunctions.	Use only the included remote control to operate this unit.
The battery indicator fails to appear or is incorrect.	●The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is connected.●The indicator does not appear correctly under some conditions.
Cannot recharge.	●You aren't using the special rechargeable batteries (•page 5).●You must insert two batteries before you can recharge them.●The unit must be off before you can recharge.
The AC adaptor becomes warm during recharging.	This is normal.
The batteries are taking a long time to recharge.	The batteries may take a maximum of 6 hours to recharge under some conditions.
Play time is very short even after recharging.	The batteries may have reached the end of their service life.Usually they can be recharged 300 times.
Play time is short after recharging.	●This may occur after the first time you recharge the batteries or after you haven't used them for a long time. Play time should be restored after a few recharges.●The batteries can go flat if you leave the AC adaptor connected after recharging is complete.
Radio reception is noisy.	●Keep the unit away from other tuners and televisions.●The AM antenna is in the unit, so noise may increase if you hold the unit.

Displays

hold	is on (rt page 4).
no disc	You haven't inserted a disc or it isn't inserted correctly.You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.
OPEN
F	by contains 20 tracks.
3	Reading MP3 files.

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

● Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
- Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe:

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable.

Please follow your local recycling regulations.

Norsk

Merknad vedrørende det oppladbare batteriet

Batteriet er resirkulerbart.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heat, such as from heating appliances, as these can damage the unit.
• Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with the earphones or any other parts that directly contact your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other allergic reactions.

■Batteries

• 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.
• When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no metal objects such as necklaces are placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuiting which can cause a fire.

■Listening

• 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 hazardous 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.

CDs

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs.
• Do not use non-specification discs.
• Do not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
• Do not use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

Specifications

CD SECTION

CD-DA

No. of channels:

2 (left and right, stereo)

Frequency response:

20 to 20,000 Hz

(-10 dB to 0 dB)

DA converter: 1 bit, MASH

Headphone output level:

RMS max. 8 mW+8 mW/

16 Ω (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

(NORSK)

Bølgelengde 780 nm

Laserstyrke

FM: 87.50–108.00 MHz

(0.05 MHz steps)

AM; 522–1629 kHz

(9 kHz steps)

Other area:

FM: 87.50–108.00 MHz

(0.05 MHz steps)

AM: 522–1629 kHz

(9 kHz steps)

520–1630 kHz

(10 kHz steps)

GENERAL

Power supply:

DC input (via included AC adaptor):

DC 4.5 V

AC adaptor input:

The United Kingdom:

AC 230-240 V 50/60 Hz

Continental Europe:

AC 220 -230 V 50/60 Hz

Australia and N.Z.:

AC 230 -240 V 50 Hz

China : AC 220 V 50 Hz

Other areas: AC 110-127 V/

220 -240 V 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

Using AC adaptor(MP3/CD-DA/RADIO)

3.2 W/3.2 W/ 2.5W

Recharging: 5 W

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 °C on a

flat, stable surface)]

Batteries used	MP3 disc	CD-DA disc	RADIO (FM BAND)
2 optional alkaline batteries	35	23	75
2 optional rechargeable batteries	14	10	30

Recharging time: 4 to 5 hours

●The play time may be less depending on the operating conditions.
● Play time will be considerably reduced when playing CD-RW.

Operational temperature range:

0 °C-40 °C

Rechargeable temperature range:

5 °C-40 °C

Dimensions (W× H× D)

135×25.8×135 mm

Mass: 223 g (with batteries)

177 g (without batteries)

Note:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT 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.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

For Europe, Australia, N.Z. and China :

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

For other areas:

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Circular diagram with concentric rings and a dashed line, no text or symbols present

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

(Bottom of product)

ADVERS-USYNLIG LESTRÄLING VED ABRING, NÄR SIKKERHESDAFBY, YDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGA UNSATTELSE FOR STRÄLING VORSICHT-UNSICHTBARE LESTRÄLING AHUNG, WEN ARBEDKUNG GEÖFEN- ETD UN SICHERITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERGRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAH. AUSSETZEN. DANGER-INSIVIBLE LASER RADIAT- ON WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFATED. AVID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VARIOT-ASYNLIG LESTRÄLING NÄR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD CH SPÄRIER AN URKOPPLAD. RETRAKTA EL STRÄLEN. ADVERS-USYNLIG LESTRÄLING NÄR THUS EN KARNE DES SIKKERHESDÄLS BRYTES. INNGA EKSPONEERING FOR STRÄLEN. ROLLS0244 A pleine puissance, peut endommager l'oreille de l'utilisateur.

Location of controls/Connection to other equipment

References to the remote control apply only for China.

Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.

Main unit

Hold switch Display panel Monaural/Stereo Memory/ Recall Tone selection Panasonic Tuning mode selection Tuner on/Band select Headphone jack Play/Pause Stop / Operation off Open switch Volume control Sensitivity control/Play mode selection Lens Battery compartment Remote control For China Play/Stop/ Operation off Volume control For China Skip/Search Hold switch Tuner on/off/ Band select Earphones Slider For China

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 DC IN jack

graph TD
    A["AC adaptor"] --> B["Car power adaptor (SH-CDC9) (not included)"]
    B --> C["To household mains socket"]
    D["Car audio"] --> E["Some cannot be connected."]
    F["Directly to headphone jack"] --> G["For China Through to Headphone jack"]
    G --> H["Connect remote control to main unit first."]
    H --> I["Car stereo cassette adaptor (SH-CDM10A) (not included)"]
    I --> J["Set the unit's volume to 10."]
    J --> K["Audio cable (not included)"]
    K --> L["To CD or AUX terminals"]
    M["Audio system"] --> N["Adjust the volume level on the audio system."]
    O["● Set the unit's volume to 10."]
    P["● Use the main unit to avoid beep sounds heard when operating the remote control buttons."] --> Q["End"]

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement parts.

- 1 AC adaptor

The United Kingdom: NOJCCE000004

Continental Europe: RFEA418E-S

Australia and N.Z.: NOJCCE000003

China: NOJCCE000001

Other areas: NOJDCE000001

●1 Pair of stereo earphones:

China: LOBAB0000173

Other areas: LOBAB0000123

For China:

●1 Wired remote control:

N2QCBD000011

For areas except Europe, Australia, N.Z. and China:

● 1 Power plug adaptor: SJP5213-2

For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland:

shop@ Panasonicwww.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.)Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.Most major credit and debit cards accepted.All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.It couldn't be simpler!

Customer Care CentreFor UK customers: 08705 357357For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical SupportFor UK customers: 0870 1 505610This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only.For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Rechargeable batteries (not included) Recharge before initial use.

As a safety precaution this unit is constructed so it is impossible to recharge ordinary batteries. For details, check with your dealer.

Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries Europe:

Ordinary dry cell batteries/rechargeable batteries

P-3GAVE/2B (set of 2)

Other areas:

P-3GAVT/2B (set of 2)

Except for Europe, Australia, N.Z. and China.

Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.

If the power plug will not fit your socket, use the power plug adaptor.

Make sure the unit is off when recharging.

1

2

Close securely.

Close securely.

3

To household mains socket

■The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according to the area.
■The battery indicator (400 rolls while recharging and disappears when finished (4 to 5 hours).
■You can recharge the batteries before they are fully discharged.
■Fit the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery compartment if it comes loose, otherwise it can scratch your discs.

Dry cell batteries (not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two "LR6, AA, UM-3" alkaline batteries.

Insert the same way as the rechargeable batteries.

The battery indicator

This indicator appears when the unit is on.

graph LR
    A["224"] --> B["The unit switches off shortly after the indicator starts flashing"]

■Before playing starts the battery indicator may flash although the batteries are not drained. It appears correctly once you start play.
■The remaining time may differ when listening to a CD and the radio.

General

■Play time
→Specifications, page 2
■Removing batteries

Diagram of a mechanical device inside a circular housing, showing internal components and a cable (no text or symbols)

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Listening to CDs Basic Play

Playback

1 Open the lid and insert a CD. 2 Release HOLD. Track number 3 0.24 Elapsed playing time of track 3 Plug in firmly. Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo Press. 4 Adjust the volume. (0 - 25) For China MP3 files take a little longer to be read. "MP3" lights on the display during play. 2 3 4 Long cord to the right

References to the remote control apply only for China.

Pause

Press.

Remote controlMain unit

Not available.

■Press again to restart play.

Search

Press and hold during play.

Remote controlMain unit

Press and hold during play.

■You cannot search while playing MP3.
■You can search only within the current track during program, one track repeat, or random play modes ( ··· page 6).

Skip

Remote controlMain unit

Press.Press.

■Press [◀◀] twice to skip to the previous track during play.

Stop

OPR OFF

Press.

■Press again to turn the unit off.

Remote controlMain unit

Press.

■Press and hold to turn the unit off.

15 68 24

Number of tracks Total play time

MP3

Number of albums Number of tracks

Program Play Play modes

1

Select the tracks while stopped.

You can skip albums when programming MP3 tracks (← below).

Close-up of a circular electronic device with labeled buttons and a numbered marker (no readable text or symbols)

Press to register.

3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to register up to 20 tracks.
4
Start play.

When playing MP3

Album number Track number
Press [MEMORY/RECALL] while the disc is playing.
program Press [■ OPR OFF].

■To confirm the contents of the program

■To delete the entire

Changing the sound quality

Each time you press [S-XBS]

■The effect may differ between different kinds of music.

Listening to CDs

Playing MP3

Starting play from an album (Album skip)

Press and hold [- |◀◀, ▶▶| +] until the album you want appears.

Album number Number of tracks

Playing only the tracks in a selected album (Album mode)

Each time you press and hold [MODE]

Close-up of a circular electronic device with control knobs and a display (no visible text or symbols)

■You cannot turn album mode on during program play.
■You can select another album with album skip.

Each time you press [MODE]

graph LR
    A["One track repeat"] --> B["All track repeat"]
    B --> C["RND RND"]
    C --> D["Random"]
    D --> E["Random repeat"]
    E --> F["No display (canceled)"]

■You cannot select "RND" while playing MP3.
■You cannot skip back to other tracks during random play.

Anti-Skip System

This system reduces the skipping caused by vibration to a minimum. You can change the anti-skip memory time for CD-DA to improve sound quality.

Each time you press and hold [MODE]

POS2 ←→ POS1 Better sound quality, 10-second anti-skip memory Normal sound quality, 45-second anti-skip memory

■You cannot change the memory time for MP3. It is a maximum of 100 seconds for data recorded at 128 kbps.

References to the remote control apply only for China.

This unit can play MP3, a method of compressing audio without overtly hurting audio quality.

■When creating MP3 files to play on this unit

●Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)
- It is better not to create folders (album) within folders (004album below).

graph TD
    A["CD-ROM drive"] --> B["001album"]
    A --> C["002album"]
    A --> D["003album"]
    B --> E["1: 001track.mp3"]
    B --> F["2: 002track.mp3"]
    B --> G["3: 003track.mp3"]
    C --> H["4: 004track.mp3"]
    C --> I["5: 005track.mp3"]
    C --> J["6: 008track.mp3"]
    D --> K["7: 009track.mp3"]

Naming tracks and albums
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play

Up to 27 characters for tracks and 30 for albums

If you created an album such as 004album at the left, the files may not play in name order.

The albums would play in the order ①, ②, ③, ④.

■Limitations on MP3

• This unit is compatible with multi-session 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.
• If the disc includes both MP3 and normal audio data (CD-DA), the unit plays the type recorded in the inner part of the disc. If the disc includes both MP3 and other types of audio data (e.g. WMA or WAV), the unit plays only the MP3.
• Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the order you numbered them or may not play at all.

You can tune directly to a station in Free Mode by finding the station's frequency, or you can store stations in Memory Mode to make tuning simpler.

1 Release HOLD. 2 Press 3 Press to choose the modes. Free Mode 107.10 ← 1107.10 Memory Mode Memory number (→ Storing station into the channels) 4 Press to change the band. Each time you press the button; FM ←→ AM 5 Press to select the station. •Press for a moment to change rapidly. •“TUNED” appears when tuned. 6 Adjust the volume.

For China ⑥ VOL ⑤ ② ④ ① ③ only on the main unit

■ To turn off the radio

Press [■ OPR OFF] (main unit) or press and hold [RADIO] (remote control).

Storing stations into the channels

Store the frequencies of up to 30 stations; 20 FM and 10 AM.

Release HOLD. Press. Press to set to Memory Mode. 1 107.10 Memory number Press to change the band. Each time you press the button; FM ←→ AM

Store stations into the channels of your choice.

①Press [MEMORY/RECALL].

Do each of the following within 10 seconds.

②Press [- |◀◀, ▶▶| +] to select the frequency. •Press [- |◀◀, ▶▶| +] for a moment to change rapidly.

③Press [MEMORY/RECALL].

④Press [- ◀◀◀, ▶▶▶ +] to select the memory number. •Press [- ◀◀◀, ▶▶▶ +] for a moment to change rapidly.

⑤Press [MEMORY/RECALL] to confirm the setting.

■ To erase unnecessary stations

Preparation: Press [TUNING MODE] to set to Memory Mode.

1 Press [-◀◀, ▶▶+] to select the memory number to be erased.
2 Press [MEMORY/RECALL].

The frequency number flashes.

Do each of the following within 10 seconds.

3 Press and hold [MEMORY/RECALL] until “- - - -” flashes.
4 Press [MEMORY/RECALL] to erase the memory number. The next memory number appears.

To obtain good reception

AM

Try various directions to obtain optimum reception.

Diagram showing a circular device with labeled components and a rotating arrow indicating rotation or transformation.

FM

The earphone cord is also the FM antenna, so extend it instead of leaving it coiled.

To receive an FM broadcast clearly

Set to "CITY" if reception is poor or if there is interference from another station.

Each time you press and hold [FM RECEPT ● CITY/NOR]

CITY ←→ No display (canceled)

To select stereo or monaural FM

Set to "MONO" when there is noise during FM reception. Sound becomes monaural, but noise is reduced.

Each time you press [FM MODE MONO/ST]

MONO ← No display (stereo)

Changing the sound quality

The operation is the same as when playing CDs. ( page 6)

When using overseas

Except for Europe:

Change the frequency step according to the area.

Preparation: Press [RADIO/BAND] to switch on the power.

Press and hold [RADIO/BAND] until the step appears.

Close-up of a circular electronic device with multiple buttons and a display (no visible text or symbols)

Within 10 seconds

Press to select the step.

Each time you press [- ◀◀, ▶▶ +]

AM 9 AM40 AM 9 kHz (original setting) → AM 10 kHz

Within 10 seconds

Press and hold [MEMORY/RECALL] until the frequency appears to confirm the step.

■ To return to the previous frequency step

Repeat the above procedure.

- Changing the step erases the stations you stored in memory.