Technics SLPD 349 Owners Manual

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Panasonic

Compact Disc Changer

SL-PD349

Operating Instructions

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Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these operating instructions carefully.

Table of Contents

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE 0F PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Before use
Precautions ................ . ............. 3
Location of Controls ..... . . . . ...... . ....... 4
Connections ......................... . . . . 5
Operations
Basic Operations .................. . . . . . . . . 6
Sequential play ..................................... 6
To exchange discs during play ......................... 7
Skip Function ................... 8
To skip discs . . . . ............................... 8
To skip tracks ...................................... B
Search Function .................. . . . . . . . . 9
Random Play ..... . . . . .................... 9
One disc random play ................................ 9
Full random play .................................... 9
Program Play ...... . ...................... 10
Delete Play ........ . . . . ................... 11
SpiralPlay.. ................. 12
RepeatFunction. ............. ...........12
Time Mode Selection ............. . . . . . . . . . 13
General Information
Concerning Compact Discs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cautions Concerning the Moving of
this Unit ............ . .................. 14
Technical Specifications . . . . . . ............. 14
Troubleshooting Guide .................... 15

Maintenance .............. . .............. 15

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Placement

Avoid placing the unit in areas of:

Idirect sunlight

thigh temperature

Ohigh humidity

.excesslve vibration

Iuneven surfaces (Place the unit on a flat level surface.)

Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component
parts and thereby shorten the units sen/ice life.

Ventilation

Place the unit in a well ventilated position at least 10 cms away from
wall surfaces etc,

Stacking

Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the power cord.

Voltage

Ilt Is very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage
such as for an air conditioner.
A fire might be caused by such a connection.

DA DC power source can not be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a ship or
other place where DC is used.

Power cord protection

OAvoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC mains cord, as
this may result in fire or electric shock hazard.

Excessive bending, pulling or slicing of the cord should also be
avoided. .

000 not pull on the cord when you are disconnecting the power, as
this could cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmly when you
disconnect the power supply.

ONever touch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock
could result.

Foreign materials

0Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins, screwdriv-
ers etc, accidentally tall into the unit.
Otherwise, a serious electric shock or malfunction could occur.

OBe extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the unit.
as a fire or electric shock could occur.
(Disconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediately if
this occurs.)

OAvoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain flammable
gases which can be ignited,

Olnsecticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals should
never be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking or
cloudiness to the cabinet finish.

Maintenance

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist-
ened with mild detergent solution.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.

Service

INever attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there
seems to be a problem.

A serious electric shock could result it you ignore this precautionary
measure.

Ilf a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to illuminate, smoke is detected, etc.) contact your
dealer or Authorized Service Center immediately.

ODisconnect the power supply it the unit will not be used for a long
time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.

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Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the

minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the
If you are in doubt about some of the check points,

Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient servi

problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a

problem and restore proper operation.
or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of

be center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

Problem Probable cause(s)

Suggested remedy

Changer will not play.
inside the changer.

A disc(s) or other foreign object(s) has fallen

OOpen the loading drawer, and then remove the
object.

Moisture has collected in the changer.

oSwitch on and allow the changer to dry out for
about one hour before using it.

The disc in the changer The disc is upside down.

OMake sure the label is facing upward.

does not Plav- The disc is dirty.

IWipe the disc with a soft cloth.

The disc is scratched.

OFieplace the disc with a new one.

The disc is warped.

The disc is not within specified standards.

Play stops before changing
to the next disc.

The loading drawer is open.

OPress the g OPEN/CLOSE button to close the
loading drawer.

A certain music passage The disc is dirty.

DWipe the disc with a soft cloth.

cant be played correctly. The disc is scratched.

OFteplace the disc with a new one.

There Is noise from the
tuner or disturbance on the
TV screen.

Caused by high-frequency signals from th
changer.

is 0Use the changer further away from the tuner or TV.
Olt the tuner or TV's antenna is the indoor type, use

an outdoor one.

When program play is
started, an error message
(-E) appears on the display.

Play was started without a track being
programmed.

OProgram a track.

An error message (-E)
appears on the display, and
the changer stops
operating.

The loading drawer stops
in the middle of opening.

The mechanism of the changer has been
improperly adjusted.

0Tum the unit off and then back on again.
However, if the loading drawer is fully open, take
out the compact disc(s) at the front position and
then turn the unit off and then back on again.

When using the tuner with this changer;
If noise is excessive in the FM mode, turn off the power supply of this
changer.

Wipe this unit with a soft cloth.

if the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth which has

been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out

thoroughly, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.

0Do not use alcohol, thinners, etc.

OWhen using chemically treated cloths, refer to the explanations
provided with them. '

About moisture

Moisture may form on the lens in the following cases...

IImmediateiy after a heater has been turned on.

oin a steamy or very humid room.

OWhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.

if moisture forms inside this unit, it may not work properly. in this

case. turn the unit on and wait about one hour for the moisture to
evaporate.

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