Main unitRemote controlALocation of controls/Connection to other equipment Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.BatterycompartmentHold switchHeadphone jackOpen switch Tuning/Skip/SearchPlay/PauseStop /Operation offVolume controlTo DC IN jackPlay/Stop/Operation offSkip/SearchMonaural/StereoSensitivity control/Play mode selectionMemory/RecallAudio systemAdjust the volume levelon the audio system.AC adaptor (RP-AC46) (not included)Household ACoutletCar power adaptor (SH-CDC9) (not included) Car audioHold switchPlaying MP3This unit can play MP3 files you have recorded to discs.MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licenced fromFraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.HOLDThis function causes the unit to ignore accidental buttonpresses.Set to HOLD so the unit doesn’t power on accidentally orplay is interrupted.∫The unit and remote control each have independent HOLDswitches.Note on CD-R and CD-RWThis unit can play CD-R and CD-RW recorded with CD-DA orMP3. Use an audio recording disc for CD-DA and finalize§ itwhen you finish recording. The unit may not be able to playsome 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.Resume functionThe unit stores the track where you stopped play. Replacingthe disc cancels the function.Auto power off functionIf the unit is left in stop mode for approximately 10 minutes,the unit powers itself off automatically.To CD or AUX terminalsAudio cable (not included)Car stereo cassette adaptor (SH-CDM10A)(not included )Set the unit’s volume to 10.Toneselection≥Set the unit’s volume to 10.≥Use the main unit to avoid beepsounds heard when operating theremote control buttons.Some cannot beconnected.2CD SECTION∫CD-DANo. of channels:2 (left and right, stereo)Frequency response:20 to 20,000 Hz(j10 dB to 0 dB)DA converter: 1 bit, MASHHeadphone output level:RMS max. 8 mWi8 mW/16 ≠ (adjustable)∫MP3Supported bit-rates:32 kbps to 320 kbps(128 kbps is recommended)Supported sampling frequency48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHzMaximum number of items(sum of albums and tracks): 999Maximum album levels: 100∫PickupLight source:Semiconductor laserWavelength: 780 nmRADIO SECTION∫FrequencyRadio frequency:FM; 87.90–107.90 MHz(0.2 MHz steps)87.50–108.00 MHz(0.1 MHz/0.05 MHz steps)AM; 520–1710 kHz(10 kHz steps)522–1629 kHz(9 kHz steps)GENERALPower supply:DC input (via optional AC adaptor):DC 4.5 VOperational temperature range:0 eC–40 eC (32 eF–104 eF)Play time:[Approximate operating time in hours(playing MP3 at the recommendedbitrate of 128 kbps, with HOLD onand S-XBS canceled, at 25 eC (77 eF)on a flat, stable surface)]≥The play time may be lessdepending on the operatingconditions.≥Play time will be considerablyreduced when playing CD-RW.Dimensions (WaHaD):135a25.8a135 mm(5 5/16za11/32za55/16z)Mass: 223 g (7.9 oz.)(with batteries)177 g (6.2 oz.)(without batteries)Note:Specifications are subject tochange without notice.Mass and dimensions areapproximate.SpecificationsLensSupplied AccessoriesFor U.S.A.≥1 Pair of stereo headphones :L0BAD0000162For Canada≥1 Pair of stereo earphones :L0BAB0000123≥1 Wired remote control:N2QCBD000011≥1 Pair of stereo headphones :L0BAD0000163≥1 Jogger soft case :RFC0060-KSL-SV553JSL-SV550Check the packing carton for these accessories.Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optional accessoriesfrom your Panasonic dealer.In U.S.A. contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).Tuner on/off/Band selectVolume controlTuning mode selectionTuner on/Band selectFor CanadaSL-SV553JThrough to Headphone jackSL-SV553JDirectly to headphone jackSL-SV550Connect remote control to main unit first.SL-SV550For U.S.A.SL-SV553J Actual headphones may be differentfrom those shown in the illustration.SL-SV553JDisplay panelBatteriesused2 optionalalkaline batteriesMP3disc35CD-DAdisc23RADIO(FM BAND)75