Product 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
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.
1. (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
CAUTION!
1. (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these
operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts
specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original
parts. Unauthorized substitutes 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.
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.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-
mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company - Customer Servicenter
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9
manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
In Puerto Rico contact the Panasonic Sales Company.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Tel. (787) 750-4300 Fax. (787) 768-2910
CAUTION:
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and
preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and
provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL
BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE
INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED
WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Also, the purchaser will be responsible for shipping the unit to the above address.
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505,
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
User memo:
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Panasonic Portable Audio Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH
A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF
PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH
PROOF OF PURCHASE.
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new
or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or
other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Product or Part Name
Parts
Labor
All Portable Audio Products except item listed
below
One (1) Year
One (1) Year
Rechargeable batteries
(in exchange for defective item)
Ten (10) Days
Not applicable
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there
will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. This Limited Warranty
excludes both parts and labor for batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies
to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the
original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “ LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE” .
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes
damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other
memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops
during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to
your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the
warrantor.
McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory
Servicenter:
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request,
Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm;
Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
or send e-mail:
consumerproducts@panasonic.com
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting
our Web Site.
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References to WMA apply only to SL-MP80.
Household AC outlet
Location of controls/ Connection to other equipment
Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
∫To DC IN jack
Play mode selection (MODE)
Tone selection (EQ)
AC adaptor (RP-AC46) (not included)
$
%
Program/Recall/Display ( MEMO/ DISP)
Volume control (jVOLUMEi)
Car power adaptor
Car audio
(Purchase SH-CDC9 for SL-MP80, SL-MP73J
and SL-MP70)
Battery
≥You can recharge the batteries with this connection.
compartment
∫To Headphone jack
Some cannot be
connected.
Car stereo cassette adaptor
(Purchase SH-CDM10A for SL-MP80, SL-MP73J
and SL-MP70)
A
≥Set the unit’s volume to 10.
Audio system
To CD or AUX terminals
Lens
Audio cable (not included)
Set the unit’s volume to 10.
Open switch
Headphone
jack
Hold switch
Display panel
Adjust the volume level
on the audio system.
Supplied Accessories
Play/Pause (1/;)
Skip/Search(: 9)
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
For U.S.A.
≥1 Pair of stereo headphones:
L0BAD0000162
SL-MP73J ONLY
≥1 Jogger soft case:
Stop /Operation off (∫)
RFC0060-K
For Canada
≥1 Pair of stereo earphones:
L0BAB0000123
SL-MP71C ONLY
≥1 Car power adaptor:
SH-CDC12PEY
For U.S.A.:
Headphones
≥
1 Car stereo cassette adaptor:
SHCDM10B1PYK
For Canada:
Earphones
Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional accessories
from your Panasonic dealer.
In U.S.A. contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
References to WMA apply
only to SL-MP80.
Specifications
Playing WMA and MP3
SL-MP80 can play WMA and MP3 files. SL-MP73J, SL-
MP71C and SL-MP70 can play MP3 files.
Play time:
Audio (CD-DA)
Approximate operating time in
hours, playing WMA/MP3 at the
recommended bitrate (WMA: 96
kbps, MP3: 128 kbps), with HOLD
on and EQ canceled, at 25 oC on a
No. of channels:
MP3:MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licenced
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response:
20 to 20,000 Hz
Large, two-line display
This unit can show the WMA/MP3 album and track titles,
including ID3 tags for MP3, that you entered on a computer.
(i0.5 dB to j10 dB)
flat, stable surface.
DA converter:
Headphone output level:
RMS max. 8 mWi8 mW/
16 ≠ (adjustable)
1 bit, MASH
MP3 CD-DA
disc
Batteries
used
WMA
disc
disc
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.
2 optional
alkaline batteries
48
37
45
Pickup
Light source: Semiconductor laser
2 optional
rechargeable
batteries
23
15
20
Wavelength:
WMA/MP3
Supported bit-rates:
780 nm
Recharging time:
3 to 4 hours
≥The play time may be less
depending on the operating
conditions.
WMA:
32 kbps to 192 kbps
Note on CD-R and CD-RW
(96 kbps is recommended)
32 kbps to 320 kbps
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA or
WMA/MP3. Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and
MP3:
≥Play time will be considerably
reduced when playing CD-RW.
Dimensions (WaHaD):
135a28a135 mm
(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:
General
Power supply:
DC input (via optional AC adaptor):
DC 4.5 V
Operational temperature range:
0 eC–40 eC
§
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.
(55/16za13/32za55/16z)
Mass:
230 g (8.1 oz.)
100
(with batteries)
184 g (6.5 oz.)
(without batteries)
Resume function
The player stores the track where you stopped play.
Replacing the disc cancels the function.
Note:
Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are
approximate.
Auto power off function
If the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes,
the unit powers itself off automatically.
(32 eF–104 eF)
Rechargeable temperature range:
5 eC–40 eC
(41 eF–104 eF)
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References to WMA apply only to SL-MP80.
Play modes
Other Play Methods
Program Play
Select the tracks while stopped.
1
Each time you press [MODE]
When Playing WMA/MP3
When programming WMA/MP3 tracks,
you can skip albums before selecting
D
Album number
Track number
tracks ( below).
➪➪
RND
RND
Random
repeat
One track All track
repeat repeat
Random
Sequence number
No display (canceled)
Press to register.
2
∫You cannot select “RND” while playing WMA/MP3.
∫You cannot skip back to other tracks during random play.
MEMO/ DISP
∫To confirm the contents of
the program
$
%
∫Press [ MEMO/ DISP] while the
Track number
disc is playing.
Anti-Skip System
Sequence number
∫To delete the entire program
∫Press [∫].
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
register up to 20 tracks.
3
4
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.
Start play.
Each time you press and hold [MODE]
D
Better sound quality,
10-second anti-skip memory
Normal sound quality,
45-second anti-skip memory
Changing the sound quality
Each time you press [EQ]
∫You cannot change the memory time for WMA/MP3. It is a maximum
of 130 seconds for WMA recorded at 96 kbps and 100 seconds for
MP3 recorded at 128 kbps.
E
Boosts the bass
Concert hall-like sound
No display (canceled)
∫The effect may differ between different kinds of music.
Playing WMA/ MP3
References to WMA apply only to SL-MP80.
WMA and MP3 are methods of compressing audio without overtly hurting audio
data. SL-MP80 can play WMA and MP3. SL-MP73J, SL-MP71C and SL-MP70 can
play MP3.
∫When creating WMA/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).
Starting play from an album (Album skip)
Press and hold until the album you want appears.
Album number Number of tracks
CD-ROM drive
Naming tracks and albums
001album
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play
1
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.MP3
The extension for WMA
is “ .wma” (or “ .WMA” )
Extension
Playing only the tracks in a selected album (Album mode)
(
)
001track.mp3
or.MP3
002album
Each time you press and hold [MODE]
2
004track.wma
005track.wma
Up to 27 characters for tracks and 30 for albums
D
004album
3
008track.MP3
009track.MP3
No display
(canceled)
ALBUM
Album mode
If you created an album such as 004album at
left, the files may not play in name order.
The albums would play in the order 1, 2,
3, 4.
003album
4
006track.wma
007track.WMA
∫You cannot turn album mode on during program play.
∫You can select another album with album skip.
∫Limitations on WMA/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 WMA/MP3 and normal audio data (CD-DA), the unit
plays the type recorded in the inner part of the disc.
Changing the display
Each time you press and hold [$MEMO/%DISP]
MEMO/ DISP
≥If the disc includes both WMA/MP3 and other types of audio data (e.g. WAV), the
unit plays only the WMA/MP3.
≥Depending on how you create WMA/MP3 files, they may not
≥play in the order you numbered them or may not play at all.
Album number,Track
number and elapsed
play time
MP3
ID3
album title
MP3
ID3 track
title
Album
title
Track
title
≥
MP3 : This unit can display only version 1.0 and1.1
ID3 tags.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
∫The unit displays up to 27 characters for track title and 30 for album title.
∫“_” is displayed in place of characters this unit cannot display.
∫“Album Title” and “Track Title” appear on the top line when showing
album and track titles.
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as
MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
∫
MP3 : “TAG” appears when displaying ID3 titles. “
” appears
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instead if ID3 titles haven’t been entered.
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