Panasonic SL-SV550

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.
TUNING
MODE
RADIO/
BAND
OPR OFF
VOL
—CITY/
NOR
FM RECEPT
FM MODE
MONO/ST
MEMORY/
RECALL
S-XBS
MODE
1
RQT6667-B
F0203KN0
Portable CD player
Operating Instructions
SL-SV550
Note:
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
GNEB EG
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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.
Troubleshooting guide
References to the remote control apply only for China.
GK GC
No sound or there is a
lot of noise.
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.
≥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.
Use only the included remote control to operate this unit.
≥
The indicator does not appear when the AC adaptor is connected.
≥The indicator does not appear correctly under some
conditions.
The battery indicator
fails to appear or is
incorrect.
≥ Keep the unit away from other tuners and televisions.
≥The AM antena is in the unit, so noise may increase if you
hold the unit.
Radio reception is
noisy.
The unit stops
working.
Disconnect then reconnect all power sources (batteries and AC
adaptor).
The remote control
malfunctions.
Cannot search
through tracks.
You cannot search through MP3 files.
Cannot skip albums. You cannot skip between the first and last albums during play.
Be sure to connect other equipment through the remote
control. Speakers connected directly to the unit should have an
impedance of 1 k≠ or less.
The unit malfunctions
when connected to
other equipment.
Only for China
The batteries may have reached the end of their service life.
Usually they can be recharged 300 times.
This is normal.
≥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.
≥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.
Play time is short
after recharging.
Cannot recharge.
The AC adaptor becomes
warm during recharging.
Play time is very short
even after recharging.
The batteries may take a maximum of 6 hours to recharge
under some conditions.
The batteries are taking
a long time to recharge.
Displays
( The HOLD function is on (
➪
page 4).
)
≥You haven’t inserted a disc or it isn’t inserted correctly.
≥You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.
* The disc lid is open.
' Full: The program already contains 20 tracks.
Reading MP3 files.

Panasonic SL-SV550 Specifications

General

Type	Portable CD Player
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	90 dB
Dynamic Range	90 dB
Power Supply	DC 4.5V
Anti-Skip Protection	Yes
Disc Compatibility	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playable Media	CD-DA
Audio Output	Headphone jack
Output	Line Out
Power Source	AC Adapter / Batteries
Dimensions	135 x 28 x 135 mm (W x H x D)
Weight	230 g
Features	Repeat play
Battery Life	Approx. 20 hours (alkaline batteries)

Summary

Troubleshooting Guide

Playback and Audio Issues

Covers 'No play', sound problems, noise, and track resumption issues.

Unit Operation and Features

Troubleshooting for unit stopping, track search, album skip, remote control, and connected equipment.

Battery and Recharging Problems

Guides on battery indicator, recharging times, short play times, and battery status.

Radio Reception and Displays

Tips for noisy radio reception and explanation of display indicators.

Maintenance and Specifications

Care and Precautions

Instructions for cleaning, battery handling, safe listening, and CD usage guidelines.

Technical Specifications

Detailed specs for CD, MP3, radio sections, power, dimensions, and operational parameters.

Safety and Precautions

Operational Safety

Warnings on ventilation, placement, flammable materials, laser use, and product damage prevention.

Climate Considerations

Notes on the intended climate conditions for the unit's operation in different regions.

Unit Controls and Connections

Main Unit and Remote Controls

Identification of controls on the main unit and the remote for operation.

Connecting Power and Audio

Guides for connecting the AC adaptor, headphones, and optional car stereo adaptor.

Playback Features and Accessories

Details on MP3 playback, HOLD, resume, auto-off, CD-R/RW notes, and included accessories.

Power and Basic CD Playback

Power Supply and Battery Indicator

Using batteries, indicator behavior, and general power considerations for the unit.

Basic CD Playback Operations

Step-by-step guide for inserting, playing, pausing, stopping, and skipping tracks on a CD.

Advanced CD Playback and MP3

Program Play and Sound Adjustment

Creating custom playlists and adjusting sound quality using S-XBS.

Playback Modes and Anti-Skip

Explanation of repeat/random modes and the anti-skip system for CDs.

MP3 Playback Details

Guides on album navigation, file creation, and playback limitations for MP3 discs.

Radio Operation

Tuning and Storing Stations

Using Free and Memory modes to tune and save radio stations.

Erasing Stored Stations

Procedure to remove unwanted radio stations from the memory.

Radio Reception and Settings

Reception and Overseas Use

Tips for good reception, adjusting AM frequency steps for overseas use.

FM Mode and Sound Settings

Switching FM to stereo/monaural and adjusting sound quality.