Technics SL-XP600 User manual

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully.
Teclmics*
Portable CD Player
SL-XP600
Operating Instructions
Note
The “EB" indication shown on the packing
case indicates United Kingdom.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read these instructions
completely. Please save this manual.
Supplied Accessories
AC adaptor.1 pc.
For United Kingdom (RFEA406B-1W‘“)
The number indicated with « is for ordering
replacement parts.
For Continental Europe (RFEA401E-2S)
For Australia and N.Z. (RFEA403A-S)
For others {RFEA403Z-S)
Stereo earphones with remote
controller .1 pc.
(RFEV133A-KS)
Rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries.2 pcs.
For United Kingdom and Continental
Europe (RP-BP60EYS1)
For others (RP-BP60SYS2)
Check the packing carton for these acces¬
sories.
Battery carrying case.1 pc.
(RFKNLS370-K)
Remove the rechargeable batteries from
their case before use.
Wireless remote controller.1 pc.
(RAK-SL923WK)
Dry cell batteries .2 pcs.
For United Kingdom and Continental
Europe (R03UPE/2ST)
For others (R03NP/2ST)
Power plug adaptor.1 pc.
{SJP9223-1)
(For areas except United Kingdom, Conti¬
nental Europe, Australia and N.Z.)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when ask¬
ing for replacement parts.
EG EB GC GN

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan
RQT3420-B
Printed in Japan
F0296W0

Portable CD Player
0 Hold lock switch (HOLD-LOCK)
(D Repeat button (REPEAT)
(D Memory/recait button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
® Sklii^search buttons
(Ke, -SKIP/a SEARCH)
® Display
(D Play/pause button (|)» 11)
<2) Stop/power off button
( ■ /POWER OFF)
d) Remote sensor
(SENSOR)
(D Extra anti-shock switch
(EXTRA ANTI-SHOCK)
® Open button (OPEN)
® Headphones volume control
(VOLUME)
® High filter/XBS selector
(HIGH FILTER, XBS, OFF)
® Headphones Jack (Q)
i3) Play mode selector (MODE)
® Push button (PUSH)
® Out jack (OUT)
® DC in jack (DC IN 4.5 V )
i||) Hole for car mounting base
Stereo earphones
0 Play/stop/off button
0 Volume control (VOLUME)
d) Hold switch (HOLD)
® Plug
d) Skip/search buttons (—, +)
Power Supply Preparatiot]
Refer to the specifications (page 11) for the duratk
dry cell batteries are used.
Using rechargeable batteries _
Make sure that the rechargeable batteries have be
Recharging procedure
1 Place the rechargeable batteries
inside the unit.
(No batteries other than RP-BP60/
SH-CDB8D can be recharged.)
If the battery compartment lid becomes dis¬
engaged, position it horizontally and press it
back into position.
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5V e-(S-e)
The power indicator is provided only for
United Kingdom.
Note
The configuration of the AC adaptor differs
according to the area.
•When charging is commenced, the re¬
charging indicator “fi” flashes on the dis¬
play panel.
•It takes about one and a half hours to
recharge the batteries fully at which point
the recharging indicator will go off.
3 Upon 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 them.
•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.

)n of the play time provided when rechargeable or
Accidental
Operation
Prevention Function
ien recharged before use.
• Recharging should be performed at
5“C~40’C.
•While recharging, the AC adaptor and re*
chargeable batteries may get warm. This Is
normal.
The batteries can be recharged only during
off mode (see page 4).
Using 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 rechargeabie bat¬
teries.
Using the AC adaptor _
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Refer to the section on “Using recharge¬
able batteries” for detaiis on the connec¬
tions.
I sThe 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.
• ForUKoniy
When the AC adaptor Is connected, the
power indicator Is always Illuminating.
Using the car adaptor
(not included) _
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor
(SH-CDC9). available as an optional acces¬
sory .
The batteries can be recharged inside the
car using the car adaptor,
Battery Indicator
(U W VSa.
Battery
■ indicator
This starts flashing when the batteries have
run down, and after a short while the power
Is automatically cut off.
(The amount of time during which play con¬
tinues after the indicator has started flashing
differs slightly depending on the type of bat-
teries used.)
Type of . Action
battery
Recharge-
Recharge the batteries
abe again.
batteries
Dry ceil Replace with new
batteries batteries.
This function prevents the unit from operat¬
ing even if a control button is pressed in
error. (When the unit is in the hold mode, the
disc lid can not be opened.)
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.
Examples:
(Available only from the unit)
The disc lid is opened accidentally during
play.
To use the accidental operation
prevention function
Both the unit and stereo earphones with re¬
mote controller have a HOLD-LOCK switch
and a HOLD switch, each of them works
individually.
[Using the unit]
Set HOLD-LOCK to the HOLD position.
[Using the stereo earphones with remote
controller]
Set HOLD to the HOLD position.
“ho I (J” indicator
If the unit is in the hold mode, the “ho I d”
indicator appears when any of the unit’s
function buttons (except OPEN) is pressed.
When the unit Is turned off
The “ho I d” indicator appears only when
^ I i is pressed.
Before operating the buttons
Be absolutely sure to move HOLD-LOCK
to release the unit from the hold mode.
(The battery indicator may not flash if re¬
chargeable batteries, other than those desig¬
nated by Panasonic, are used.)

Sequential Play Basic piay
1 Release the hold mode.
.2 Press OPEN to open the lid, and insert the
disc.
Labe! must face upward. ^ Close the lid.
Press the^rea near the center'
bole of the disc until it clicks -
into position.
3 Set MODE to NORMAL.
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with remote controller to the C •-
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Pause:
Press during play/press again to resume play
To stop play:
Press during piay taop mo~del
To turn off the unft:
Press during stop mode I Off model
Skip foward/backward (skip function):
Press during play
Rapid foward/backward (search function):
Keep depressed during play
Forward
direction
Backward
direction
For your reference:
Backlight
The backlight comes on to illuminate the display panei when the unit is used with the AC
adaptor or a car adaptor (not included). The backlight will also come to illuminate the display
panel for about 5 seconds if any function button (except OPEN) is pressed when the HOLD
mode has been released and the unit is being operated with its batteries.
‘'no disc” display
This appears for about 30 seconds when a disc has not been inserted or when a disc has not
been inserted propeily'and then Bl is pressed.
“/?P£,r’ display
This appears for about 10 minutes after the lid is opened, (it does not appear when the unit is
turned off.)
Skip and search functions
• During program play the 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.
Removing the disc
After the disc has stopped rotating, press
PUSH and release the disc. (Do not open the
lid during play.)
Do not put anything
inside the unit.
Automatic Shut-OFF function
When the unit is left for about 10 minutes
in the stop or pause mode, this function
automatically shuts off the power in order
to prevent the batteries, etc. from dis¬
charging needlessly.

Preparation:
Set the unit to the stop mode. (See page 4.)
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.
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 die end of a track, it
may be resumed from the next track.
•When a track is being played, if the unit is
turned off and another disc is inserted, the
position of the last track played is still in the
memory, and play will start at the same
position among the tracks on the newly
inserted disc.
Up to 24 tracks can be programmed.
Preparation:
Set the unit to the stop mode. (See page 4.)
1 Set MODE to NORMAL.
2 Press •SKIP/* SEARCH to se¬
lect the desired track number.
For example:'
To select track 3, press NN 3 times.
Track number
3 P ress MEMORY/RECALL to
store the number In the memory.
Track number
Program order
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program
all the desired tracks.
5 Press >11.
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 l/POWER OFF.
1 Set MODE to RANDOM.
2 Press > IB.
To cancel the random mode
Set MODE to NORMAL.
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.)
Program play is not possible in the
RANDOM mode.
Repeat function _
To repeat one track
Press REPEAT once in the stop mode or
during play.
To repeat all the tracks
Press REPEAT twice in the stop mode or
during play.
[In the program play mode, only all the pro¬
grammed tracks will be repeated. ("ALL” will
not be appeared.)!
To cancel the repeat function
Press REPEAT once in the all repeat mode.
To change the tone quality _
(Available except when using the OUT
jack.)
HIGH FILTER: For a more dynamic and
mellow sound
XBS: For extra bass sound
OFF: To cancel the HIGH
FILTER, XBS mode

To repeat a particular section
(A-B repeat) _
(Available only from the wireless remote
controller)
1 Press A-B during play at the
point where repeat play is to be
started (point A).
( 3 ]
2 Press A-B at the point where re¬
peat play is to be ended (point
B).
To cancel the A-B repeat
Normal play is restored when A-B is pressed
again.
Note
A-B repeat play is not possible during pro¬
gram play or random play.
Music scan play __
(Available only from the wireless remote
controller)
Allows you to listen to the beginning portion
(intro) of the tracks of a CD for 15 seconds
each, in order.
This is useful when playing discs inside a
car.
Preparation:
Set the unit to the stop mode. (See page 4.)
Press M.SCAN.
3 n n I
Ji u u I
After the beginning portion (15 seconds) of
every tracks has been played, normal play¬
back begins starting with the first track.
To return to normal playback dur¬
ing intro playback
During playback of the intro of the desired
track,press HI'
(The unit returns to normal playback.)
Extra Anti-Shock Function
This function minimizes sound interruptions
due to vibration when listening to a disc while
walking about or in a moving vehicle or train.
M.RESERVE indicator
Once the extra anti-shock function has been
activated, play data of up to 10 seconds can
be stored In the memory.
Therefore, even if the unit sustains an exter¬
nal impact, the data stored In the memory Is
sent to minimize sound interruptions during
play.
1 Set EXTRA ANTI-SHOCK to ON.
2 Press Hl<
The function starts to store the play
data, and the M.RESERVE indicator on
the display shows how much data Is
stored.
Notes
•The EXTRA ANTI-SHOCK can be set dur¬
ing play but doing so will produce a slight
gap in the sound due to a change in the
disc speed.
•While the extra anti-shock function is on,
the life span of the batteries is shortened
and sound made by the rotation of the disc
increases somewhat because the disc ro¬
tates faster and the play data is stored.
M.RESEnVE mode
Unit mode
Play mode (play data mode)
Stable.
Sound is heard (sufficiet data has
been stored).
Unit sustains a shock.
Sound is heard (stored data is used).
Shock subsides.
Sound is heard (data storage
commences).
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1
Unit sustains
continuous shocks.
Sound is interrupted (no more data
is stored).
Listening to sound with the unit connected to an audio system
The extra anti-shock function incorporates digital signal compression technology. When listen¬
ing to sound with the unit connected to an audio system at home, it is recommended that the
extra anti-shock switch be set to the OFF position.
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The wireless remote controller can be operated regardless of the hold mode of the unit.
Preparation:
Insert the dry cell batteries into the wireless Operation
remote controller. Preoaration:
I
Check the 0 and 0 polarities and align them
properly when Inserting the dry cell batteries.
Removing the batteries
Push the batteries upward in the direction
of the arrow to remove them.
• Do not place any object which will block the
path of the signals between the remote
controller and the unit.
eDo not allow the remote sensor or transmit*
ter to become dusty.
•Do not leave the remote controller standing
in direct sunlight or In high temperature
locations in a car.
• In the interest of traffic safety, do not oper¬
ate the remote controller while driving.
Operation
Preparation:
When the unit is to be operated using rechargeable batteries or dry ceil batteries, first press
► IB on the unit and then use the remote controller. (The unit cannot be operated by the
remote controller while the unit is turned off.)
Initiates play/establishes pause mode when
pressed again.
Stops play/tums the unit off when kept
depressed.
Skips tracks (tap).
Rapidly searches forward or backward during
play (keep depressed).
Adjust volume level of speaker and stereo
earphones. j' Hm ^
•The level can be adjusted from 0 dB to -21 dB.
•The 0 dB level is restored when the unit is
turned off.
Listen to the oeginning portion (intro) of each
track in order (Music scan).
Repeats tiie section to be heard (A-B repeat).
— LEVB.+
o o
U.SCAN Use the remote controller
within a 7mteter range of
the remote sensor on the
unit.
(Depending on the angle of
the controller, the signals
may not reach the sensor.)
Using the Remote Conlroller
How to use the Play/stop/off button
(Bee...p)
I e ^ stop mode Me >
Parentheses represent confirmation tones.
• Press once. (
• Press once. Press and hold.
An operation tone (“Beep") sounds whenever the remote controller button is pressed. In
addition, a confirmation tone sounds following every operation.
How to use the + buttons
Skip forward/backward: Press during play
Rapid forward/backward: Keep depressed during play
Listening from a desired track: Press during stop mode to
select a desired track, and
then press play/stop/off but¬
ton.
Backward
Forward
direction
direction
(Beep
(Beep
Beep Beep)
Beep)

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 cable to the ampiifier after
turning off its power.
• Do not connect the cable to the PHONO
jacks on the ampiifier.
•Obtain the optional connecting cable if the
amplifier comes with mini-phone jacks.
•Adjust the volume level on the amplifier.
When using active speakers or other
speakers, ensure that they have an input
impedance of 1 kO or less.
Cautions
AC adaptor
• Handle the AC adaptor carefully. Improper
handling is dangerous.
•Do not touch it with wet hands.
•Do r»ot 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 oretrong impacts
This may damage the unit.
Locations to be avoided
Avoid using the unit in the following locations
since they can cause malfunchoning.
1. Bathrooms and other moisture-prone
places
2. Warehouses 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 RP-BP60 (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.
• Recharging already charged batteries will shorten
their service life.
eWhen 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
state.
•Do not allow any metal objects to touch the termi¬
nals of rechargeable batteries since this may
cause short-circuiting which is dangerous.
Dry cell batteries/rechargeable
batteries
To prevent damage to the batteries and electrolyte
leakage, heed the following points.
•Align the © and 0 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 a long 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.
•Do not pe^ off the plastic covering on the re¬
chargeable batteries. Short-circuiting may occur
which is dangerous.
Using the unit with a car audio
system __
items to be purchased
For connection to the car audio system:
Car stereo cassette adaptor (SH-CDM9D)
For securing the unit and connecting the
power supply:
•Car adaptor (SH-CDC9)
• Car mounting kit (SH-CDF20)
Car mounting aim, Car mounting base
[•Noto^
It may not be possible to use the unit with
some types of car stereos owing to resftic-
tions imposed by the construction of the car
stereo cassette adaptor or car mounting kit.
For further details, refer to the instructions of
the part concerned.

Only compact discs bearing
this mark can be used with
this unit.
COMPACT
JUD
□ lOtTAL AUDIO
How to remove a Howto store the
disc from its case disc in its case
How to 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 coid 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 cardashboard or near the rear
windov/.
If the surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Play surface (shiny surface)
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.
Maintaining the unit
Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Remove stub¬
born dirt using a cloth v/hich has been
dipped in water or soapy water and wrung
out. and then wipe dry.
• if you intend to use a chemical cleaning
cloth, 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
fingerprints.
Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit
(SZ2P1038C)
Spec^cations
Audio
No. of channels: 2 (left and right, stereo)
Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
(+0.5 dB.-I.SdB)
Output voltage: 0.6 V (50 kD)
S/N: more than 96 dB-
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Digital filter: 8 times over sampling
DA converter: 1 bit. MASH
Headphone output level:
Max. 9 mW+9 mW/160
(variable)
Pickup
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 nm
Genera!
Operational temperature range:
0'C-40‘=C
Rechargeable temperature range:
5"C-40'C
Power supply: DC 4.5 V
Play time:
(When used in hold mode, at 25’’C
temperature and on flat and stable surface)
Batteries
used
Extra anti-shock
OFF/ON
Rechargeable
batteries
About 4 hours/
About 3 hours
Panasonic
alkaline dry
ceil batteries
About 17 hours/
About 11 hours
The play time may be less depending on
the operating conditions.
Recharging time:
About one and a half hours
Dimensions
(Wx HX D): 128.Ox 30.8x 136 mm
Weight: 300 g (with batteries)
260 g (without batteries)
Power consumption:
Power source
Extra anti-shock
OFF/ON
When using
AC adaptor
5.5 W/5.7 W
1
i
Power consumption when recharging;
Approx. 7,7 W
‘These specifications were measured in
the extra anti-shock OFF mode.
Note:
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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