Technics SL-XP140 User manual

The “EB” indication shown on the packing
case indicates United Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read these instructions
DIGETJ^L AUDIO completely. Please save this manual.
Supplied Accessories
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
The number indicated with m is for ordering replacement parts.
AC adaptor .1 pc.
For United Kingdom (RFEA404B-1W'“)
For others (RFEA403A-S)
SL-XP140 ONLY
Stereo earphones .1 pc.
(RFEV317A-KS)
SL-XP141CONLY
Car adaptor.1 pc.
(SH-CDC2EY'")
Car stereo cassette adaptor .1 pc.
(SH-CDM8DEY-K)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.

Location o f Controls
Central P.O. Bo
Printed in Japan
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l.rll'
SkBp/search buttons
(MEMORY/RECALL)
® Display
@ Repeat button (REPEAT)
® Push button (PUSH)
© Play/pause button (^ 91)
@ Stop/power off button
(ffl/POWER OFF)
® Open button (OPEN)
© Headphones volume control
(VOLUME)
® XBS switch (XBS)
® Headphones jack (Q)
® Play mode selector (MODE)
@ Hold switch (HOLD)
® Out jack (OUT)
@ DC in jack (DC SN 4.5 V )
@ Hole for car insulator mounting
screw
ic industrial Co., Ltd.
3, Osaka 530-91, Japan
RQT3388-B
F0296W0

Refer to the specifications (page 7) for the duration of the play time provided when recharge¬
able or dry cell batteries are used.
Using rechargeable batteries (not included) _
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries (SH-CDB8D).
Make sure that the rechargeable batteries have been recharged before use.
Recharging procedure
1 P lace the rechargeable batteries
Inside the unit.
(No batteries other than SH-CDB8D
can be recharged.)
If the battery compartment lid becomes dis¬
engaged, position it horizontally and press it
back into position.
2 C onnect the AC adaptor.
Note
The configuration of the AC adaptor differs
according to the area.
•It takes about 3 hours to fully recharge the
batteries.
3 U pon completion of the recharg¬
ing, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the DC IN jack and power
outlet.
Removing the batteries
Push the batteries upward in the direction of
the arrow to remove Uiem.
•The batteries can be used for about 10 months
(300 times) if they are used every day.
They will need to be replaced if the duration of
their operation drops drastically.
•You can operate the unit with the AC adaptor
while recharging the batteries, but it wilt lengthen
the recharging time.
• Recharging should be performed at 5®C~40*C.
•While recharging, the AC adaptor and recharge¬
able batteries may get warm. This is normal.
Using the dry cell batteries
(not included) _
Disconnect the AC adaptor and then install
two LR6 (UM-3) type alkaline batteries.
The batteries are inserted and removed In
the same way as for the rechargeable bat¬
teries.
Using the AC adaptor _
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Refer to the section on “Using the re¬
chargeable batteries” for details on the
connections.
Note
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.
Using the car adaptor _
The SL-XP141C comes with a car adaptor.
Be sure to use the adaptor specially de¬
signed for this model. (Refer to the separate
installation instructions.)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor
(SH-CDC9), available as an optional ac¬
cessory for SL-XP140.
The batteries can be recharged inside the
car using the car adaptor.
Battery Indicator_
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Battery indicator
It starts flashing when the batteries have run
down, After a short while the power is auto¬
matically cut off.
(The amount of time the unit will continue to
play after the indicator has started flashing
differs slightly, depending on the type of bat¬
teries used.)
Type of battery
Action
Rechargeable
batteries
Recharge the
batteries again.
Dry cell batteries
Replace with new
batteries.
(The battery indicator may not flash if re¬
chargeable batteries, other than those desig¬
nated by Panasonic, are used.)

MODEnormal
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Play now. starts.
.Track number in play.
, 1 -!.. ■ '
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I _ * UjU I I
Elapsed playing time of eadi track
Play stops automatically when all the tracks
.have.beenplayed.
Connect the Stereo ear-
phones to the Q jack.
(Plugin firmly)
Adjust the volume level.
(If the unit has beeri connected to the car audio system, adjust the volume
between 4 fflid6 6n.th8unrt.'thenadjgsttheyolume;levelon the systemO ^
Operation
Pause:
Press during play/press again to resume play
To stop play:
Press during play IStop model
To turn off the unit:
Press during stop mode I'Off mo^
Skip forwardA)ackward (skip function):
Press during play
Rapid forward^ckward (search function):
Keep depressed during play
Skip and search functions
• During program play tfie tracks are skipped
in the forward or backward direction in the
programmed sequence.
•During program play, random play or
1-track repeat play, only the track being
played is searched.
•During random play, it is not possible to
skip to the track which has already been
played.
Display
Removing the disc
After the disc has stopped rotating, open lid,
press PUSH to release the disc. (Do not
open the lid during play.)
Forward
direction
Kd: Backward
direction
For your reference:
"nodlSr display
This appears for ^ut 30 seconds when a
disc has not been inserted or when a disc
has not been inserted properly and then
^ II is pressed.
display
This appears for about 10 minutes after the
iid is opened. (It does not appear when the
unit is turned off.)
Automatic Shut'OFF function
V\^en the unit is left for about 10 minutes in the
stop or pause mode, this hjnction automatically
shuts off the power in order to prevent the
rechargeable batteries, etc. from discharging
needlessly.
ISL-XP141CONLY1
Backlight
When using the AC adaptor or the car adap¬
tor, the bacWight of the display turns on.
\vcidental Operation l*re\'ention Function
This function prevents the unit from operat¬
ing even if a control button is pressed in
error. (The disc lid can still be opened and
closed.)
Use the function to prevent the following sit¬
uations:
Example 1:
While the unit is not in use, the power is
inadvertently turned on and the batteries run
down.
Example 2:
Play is interrupted while the unit is in use.
To use the accidental operation
prevention function
Set HOLD to the HOLD position.
/ d” indicator
if the unit is in tt»e hold mode, the “ho / 6 "
indicator appears when any of the unit’s
function buttons (except OPEN) is pressed.
When the unit is turned off
The “ho / 4 “ indicator appears only when
> QB is pressed.
Before operating the buttons

Skip play _
Preparation:
Set the unit to the stop mode. (See page 3.)
1 Set MODE to NORMAL
2 Press •SKIP/* SEARCH to se¬
lect the desired track number.
3 Press >11.
The tracks are played in sequence starting
with the selected track until the last track,
after which play is automatically stopped.
Resume play __
Set MODE to RESUME.
SSb 5 O S I
Play can be resumed from the start of the
track which was playing when the stop mode
was last selected or when the power was last
turned off.
This is useful when playing discs inside a
car.
To cancel the resume mode
Set MODE to NORMAL.
For your reference:
If MODE is set to RESUME while the unit is
turned off, the all repeat function is automat¬
ically activated when play is started.
•If play is stopped near the end of a track, it
may be resumed from the next track.
•When a track is being played, if the power
is turned off and another disc is inserted,
the position of the track last played is still in
die memory, and play will start at the same
position among the tracks on the newly
inserted disc.
To change the tone quality _
(Available except when using the OUT
lack.)
XBS
ON: For extra bass sound
OFF: To cancel the XBS mode
Up to 24 tracks can be programmed.
Preparation:
Set the unit to the stop mode. (See page 3.)
1 Set MODE to NORMAL
2 Press e SKIP/•• SEARCH to se¬
lect the desired track number.
For example:
To select track 3, press »| 3 times.
Track number
3 P ress MEMORY/RECALL to
store the number in the memory.
Track number j
Program order
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program
all the desired tracks.
5 Press > 9 B.
To program the same track re¬
peatedly
Press MEMORY/RECALL repeatedly after
step 3.
When *' f ” appears
No more tracks can be programmed.
To check what has been pro¬
grammed
Press MEMORY/RECALL during play.
(The display shows the programmed track
numbers In the sequence you have entered.)
To cancel all the programming
Press B/POWER OFF.
Random play _
1 Set MODE to RANDOM.
2 Press > IB.
To cancel the random mode
Set MODE to NORMAL.
To repeat one track
Press REPEAT once in the stop mode or
during play.
To repeat ail the tracks
Press REPEAT twice in the stop mode or
during play.(ln the program play mode, only
ail the programmed tracks will be repeated.
“ALL” will not be appeared.)
I I
To cancel the repeat function
Press REPEAT once in the all repeat mode.
Using the unit with an audio
system_
Using the stereo connection cable (not in¬
cluded), you can hear CDs on your audio
system.
•Connect the ciAle to the amplifier after turning off
its power.
e Do not connect the cable to the PHONO jacks on
the amplifier.
e Obtain the optional oonneotlng cable if the ampli¬
fier comes with mini-phone jacks.
eAdjustths volume level on the amplifier.
Using the unit with a car audio
system__
For your reference:
The first track to be played can be changed
by pressing » in the stop mode. (All the
tracks are played regardless of the track first
played.)
[iNoteT]
Program play is. not possible in the
RANDOM mode.
The SL-XP141C comes with the car adaptor
and car stereo cassette adaptor.
Items to be purchased
For connection to the car audio aystem:
Car stereo cassette adaptor (SH-CDM9D)
For securing the unit and connecting the
power supply:
•Car adaptor (SH-CDC9)
•Car Mount Kit (SH-CDF7)
Car mounting arm, Car insulator
BgfHBa
It may not be possible to use the unit with
some types of car audio systems owing to
restrictions imposed by the construction of
the car stereo cassette adaptor or car Mount
kit.

[Cautions
AC adaptor _
•Handle the AC adaptor carefully. Improper han¬
dling is dangerous.
• Do not touch it with wet hands.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of it.
• Do not forcibly bend it.
•Be sure to connect only the AC adaptor provided
with the unit.
•Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power outlet
if the unit is not going to be used for a long time.
Unit
No altering or remodeling
This can cause malfunctioning.
No dropping or strong impacts
This may damage the unit.
Locations to be avoided
Avoid using the unit in the following locations since
they can cause malfunctioning.
1. Bathrooms and other moisture-prone places
2. iAfarehouses and other dusty places
3. Very hot places near heating appliances, etc.
Do not leave the unit exposed to direct
sunlight for long periods of time
This may deform or discolor the cabinet and may
also cause malfunctioning.
Rechargeable batteries
•Only the SH-CDB8D batteries can be recharged.
•If the power delivered by the batteries lasts for a
very short time after recharging, it means that the
batteries' service life is over. Do not use them any
more, please replace the batteries,
•Hecharglng already charged batteries will shorten
their service life,
•When recharging batteries for the first time or
when they have not been used for a long period of
time, the play time may be shorter than usual. In a
case like this, repeatedly recharge and discharge
the batteries. This will restore them to their regular
charged state.
•Do not allow any metal objects to touch the termi¬
nals of rechargeable batteries since this may
cause short-circuiting which is dangerous.
• Do not peel off the plastic covering on the re¬
chargeable batteries. Short-circuiting may occur,
which is dangerous.
Dry cell batteries/rechargeable
batteries
To prevent damage to the batteries and electrolyte
leakage, heed the following points into the unit.
•Align the © and © polarities properly when insert¬
ing the batteries.
•Do not mix different types or makes of batteries or
old and new batteries.
•Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the
unit for an extended period of time.
•Do not throw batteries into a fire, and do not
short-circuit, disassemble or subject them to ex¬
cessive heat.
• Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
Carrying dry cell batteries or
rechargeable batteries around
When putting dry cell or rechargeable batteries in a
pocket or bag, ensure that no other metal objects,
such as a necklace, are placed in the pocket or bag
with them. Contact with metal may cause short-
circuiting which, in turn, may cause a fire.
Be absolutely sure to carry the rechargeable batter¬
ies in the battery carrying case.
When driving a car _
For safety reasons, do not operate the unit while
driving.
Precautions for Listening with
the Headphones _
•Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hear¬
ing 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 situa¬
tions.
•Even if your headset is an open-air type designed
to let you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the
volume 80 high that you can't hear what's around
you.
When purchasing rechargeable
batteries
As a safety precaution, the portable CD players
made by our company have a constmction de¬
signed to make It impossible to recharge ordinary
batteries.
To use rechargeable batteries, be absolutely sure
to purchase the rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries de¬
signed especially for this unit.
Special rechargeable Nl-Cd batteries:
SH-CDB8D (set of 2)
For details, ctieck with your dealer.
Special recharge¬
able batteries
Ordinary dry cell
batteries/recharge-
s^le batteries
UlilP)
© ©
©
(For United Kingdom)
Notice about the rechargeable battery
The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.

iGoncerning Compact Discs
Only compact discs bearing
this mark can be used with
this unit.
nCOMRBCT
iDg©
How to remove a How to store the
disc from its case disc in its case
Howto hold a disc
If moisture has formed on a disc
When moisture has formed because the disc
was brought suddenly into a warm room
from a cold environment, wipe it off using a
soft dry cloth.
When storing discs
Avoid locations which are
•Exposed to direct sunlight.
•Susceptible to high levels of humidity or
dust.
•Directly exposed to heat from a heating
appliance.
•On top of a car dashboard or near the rear
window.
If the surface is dirty
Wipe It with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Play surface (shiny surface) ]
0(^> X
Wipe from the center toward the outer
circumference._
Handling precautions
•On the label side (the side with writing)
Do not write anything using a pencil, ball¬
point pen, etc. Do not stick paper or labels.
•On the disc (shiny) side
Handle this side carefully to keep it free
from fingerprints or scratches. Do not use
record cleaners, solvents, etc.
Maintenance
Maintaining the unit
Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn
dirt using a cloth which has been dipped In water or
soapy water and wrung out, and then wipe diy.
•If you intend to use a chemical cleaning doth,
read its directions first.
• Do not use alcohol or paint thinners.
Maintaining the lens
Open the lid and clean the lens as shown In the
figure.
Use a cotton swab to gently wipe off any finger¬
prints.
Recommended product; Lens cleaner kit
(SZZP1038C)
Air blower for
camera lens
Specifications
Audio
No. of channels: 2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
(-1-0.5 dB, -1.5 dB)
Output voltage: 0.6 V (50 kO)
S/N: More than 94 dB
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Digital filter: 8 times over sampling
DA converter: 1 bit, MASH
Headphone output level:
Max.9mW-t-9mW/16Q
(variable)
Pickup
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm
General
Operational temperature range:
0®C-40®C
Rechargeable temperature range:
5“C-40‘’C
Power supply: DC 4.5 V
Power consumption:
Using AC adaptor:
Play time:
(When the unit is used, at 25°C temperature
and on flat and stable surface)
Rechargeable
batteries
About 3 hours
Panasonic
alkaline dry cell
batteries
About 10 hours
The play time may be less depending on the
operating conditions.
Recharging time:
About 3 hours
Dimensions
(WXHXD): 128X29.0X140 mm
Weight: 270 g (with batteries)
225 g (without batteries)
Note:
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
MASH is a trademark of NTT.
5.5 W

Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the
problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may
eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do
not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this
unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.
Problem
Checkpoint
Remedy
Disc lid does not
close.
Is the disc secured properly? Secure the disc properly.
No play even when
Is unit in HOLD mode? Release HOLD mode.
disc Is Inserted.
Is disc secured?
Secure disc until it dicks into
position.
Any condensation inside unit? Stand for about an hour and
then operate.
Disc cannot be
removed.
Is disc secured?
Press PUSH to release disc.
Disturbed TV
picture or
interference In
radio reception.
Is unit being used near TV or
tuner?
• Place unit as far away as
possible from TV or tuner.
•If the TV or tuner has a
simple indoor antenna,
replace it with an antenna
specially designed for the TV
or tuner.
Sound cannot be
heard.
Has earphones plug been
inserted as far as it will go?
insert plug firmly into
Headphones jack.
Sound is
punctuated by
breaks or noise is
heard when
earphones plug is
rotated.
Is earphones plug dirty?
Wipe away dirt on plug.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTIUZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST¬
MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPO¬
SURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVIC¬
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the
unit.
Bottom of the unit
n 1
LASER PRODUCT
DANGER-Invisible laser
radiation when open
and interlock defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EX¬
POSURE TO BEAM.
(Bonom of product)