A
4
Car audio
Connection is
not always
possible.
Car stereo cassette adaptor
(RP-CK455
§
) (not included)
Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.
To CD or AUX
terminals
Audio system
Audio cable (not included)
When the unit is connected to other equipment, adjust the volume on the connected equipment.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2004. These may be subject to change.)
Main unit
Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
Insert each plug fully.
[Plug type: 3.5 mm (
1
/
8
in.) stereo]
Connections
≥Set the unit’s volume to 10-15.
≥Use the buttons on the main unit to
avoid the beep sounds from the remote
control buttons ( ONLY).
SL-CT582V
Playing MP3
MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the original
sound quality.
∫When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)
∫Unit limitations
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session discs 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.
≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the
order you numbered them or may not play at all.
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.MP3
001album
CD-ROM drive
1
001track.mp3
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you
want to play
Naming tracks and albums
Extension
(
or.MP3
)
002album
004track.mp3
005track.mp3
2
004album
008track.MP3
009track.MP3
003album
006track.mp3
007track.MP3
4
3
If you create an album like this, the
files may not play in the order you
numbered them.
The albums would play in the
order 1, 2, 3, 4.
(CD-DA/MP3 only)
For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize
§
it after 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.
Up to 32 characters
Power Supply
Long cord to
the right
Note on CD-R and CD-RW
2
DC IN
AC adaptor: RP-AC46
(not included)
1
224
3
1
2
3
Rechargeable batteries (not included)
Charge before initial use.Dry cell batteries (not included)
≥The battery indicator “” scrolls while charging and
disappears when finished.
≥You can charge the batteries before they are fully discharged.
Press.
“LR6, AA, UM-3”
alkaline batteries
EXT BATT
The battery indicator
This indicator appears when the unit is on.
The unit switches off
shortly after the indicator
starts flashing.
≥Before play starts the battery indicator level may temporarily go down
or flash although the batteries are not drained. It appears correctly
once you start play.
≥The battery indicator level may differ when listening to a CD or the radio.
≥The battery indicator level may briefly go down when changing from
CD to radio or vice versa. It appears correctly immediately afterwards.
OPEN
-
-
+
+
≥Fit the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery compartment.
If it comes loose, it may scratch your discs.
As a safety precaution this unit is constructed so it is not
possible to charge ordinary batteries. For details, check with
your dealer.
Household
AC outlet
When charging, use only the following
Panasonic Nickel-metal hydride
rechargeable batteries.
HHR-4AGA/2B (set of 2)
You cannot charge any other
type of rechargeable/dry cell
batteries.
Insert in the same way as the dry cell batteries.
1
Turn the unit off (
➪
page 5, 6) before charging.
“LR03, AAA, UM-4”
alkaline batteries
1
Close securely.
∫External battery case
You can get longer play time by attaching this case. (The unit will also
work when using the case only.)
2
(Lift up the + end when
removing.)
AC adaptor (not included)
The unit will also work when using the AC adaptor only.
Connect the AC adaptor (
➪
above).
Remote control
(
ONLY)
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Connect the
remote control to
the main unit first.
∫To headphone jack
[
( ONLY)
through remote control
]
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Headphones (included)
SL-CT582V
for Canada
Earphones (included)
SL-CT580V
References to the remote control apply
only to .
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∫To DC IN jack
Car power adaptor
(RP-CK455
§
) (not included)
≥You can recharge the batteries with
this connection.
≥Noise may occur when using the
car power adaptor and listening to
the radio.
§The RP-CK455 set contains the car power adaptor and car stereo cassette adaptor. Be
sure to use these together with the car audio connection.
Headphones (included)
SL-CT680V
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson multimedia.
≥Recharging/Play time
➪
page 2, Specifications
≥To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.
for U.S.A.
Headphones (included)
SL-CT580V