Audio (CD-DA)Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHzNo. of channels:2 (left and right, stereo)Frequency response:20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (i0.5 dB to j7 dB)Headphone output level:RMS max. 6 mWi6 mW/16 ≠ (adjustable )PickupLight source: Semiconductor laserWavelength: 780 nmMP3Supported bit rates(Supports variable bit rates):32 kbps to 320 kbps(128 kbps is recommended)Supported sampling frequency:48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHzMaximum number of items(total no. of albums and tracks): 999Maximum album levels: 100GeneralPower supply:DC input(via AC adaptor, not included):DC 4.5 VOperational temperature range:0 eC–40 eC (32 eF–104 eF)Play time:Using on a flat stable surface at 25 eC(77 eF), EQ is off, Hold is on, Anti-skipis on POS 1 (CD-DA), recommendedbit rate (MP3:128 kbps), and theDigital Re-master is off (MP3). Playtimes are in hours and approximate.≥The play time may be less dependingon the operating conditions.≥Play time will be considerablyreduced when playing CD-RW.Dimensions (WaHaD):135 mma23.8 mma135 mm(55/ 16za15/ 16za5 5/16z)Mass: 202 g (7.1 oz.) (with batteries)158 g (5.6 oz.) (without batteries)Note:Specifications are subject to changewithout notice.Mass and dimensions are approximate.A4Supplied AccessoriesCheck the packing carton for these accessories.For U.S.A.≥ 1 Pair of stereo headphones: L0BAD0000177For Canada≥ 1 Pair of stereo earphones: L0BAB0000182≥ 1 Car power adaptor: SH-CDC12PEY≥ 1 Car stereo cassette adaptor: SHCDM10B1PYK Headphones (included for U.S.A.)∫To DC IN jackCar audioConnection isnot alwayspossible.C ar stereo cassette adaptor(included for )Purchase RP-CK455§for .SL-SX450SL-SX451C∫To headphone jackTo CD or AUXterminalsAudiosystemAudio cable (not included)When the unit is connected to other equipment, adjust the volume on theconnected equipment.(Product numbers correct as of November 2004. These may be subject to change.)Main unitTurn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.Insert each plug fully. [Plug type: 3.5 mm ( 1/ 8 in. ) stereo]ConnectionsCar power adaptor(included for )Purchase RP-CK455§for .SL-SX450SL-SX451CSet the unit’s volume to 10-15.Use numbers indicated when ordering replacements or optionalaccessories from your Panasonic dealer.(Product numbers correct as of November 2004. These may be subjectto change.)To order accessories in the U.S.A., refer to “AccessoryPurchases” on page 3.()*'The HOLD function is on. Cancel HOLD(➪page 5).≥You haven’t inserted a disc or it isn’t insertedcorrectly.≥You have inserted a disc this unit cannot play.The disc lid is open.The program already contains 20 tracks.Reading MP3 files.DisplaySet the unit’s volume to 10-15.ONLYSL-SX451CPlaying MP3MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the originalsound quality.∫When creating MP3 files to play on this unitDisc 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 lotof sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number ofsessions 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 theorder you numbered them or may not play at all.001track. mp3002track. mp3003track. MP3001albumCD-ROM drive1001track.mp3Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order youwant to playNaming tracks and albumsExtension(or.MP3)002album004track.mp3005track.mp32004album008track.MP3009track.MP3003album006track.mp3007track.MP343 If you create an album like this, thefiles may not play in the order younumbered them.The albums would play in theorder 1, 2, 3, 4.(CD-DA/MP3 only)For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize§ it after recording. Theunit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of therecording.§A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to playaudio CD-R and CD-RW.Up to 30 charactersNote on CD-R and CD-RWSpecificationsCD-DAdisc50MP3disc85Batteriesused2 alkaline batteriesLongcord tothe rightEarphones (included for Canada)§The RP-CK455 set contains the car power adaptor and car stereo cassetteadaptor. Be sure to use these together with the car audio connection.