Brand: Panasonic
Category: Portable Electronics
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for SL-SV500
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:08 p.m.
Warranty Information
One year limited warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship during normal use.
Basic CD Playback: Insert disc, connect headphones, release HOLD, press Play. Adjust volume. To pause, press Play/Pause again; to stop, press Stop/OPR OFF. Auto-off function saves batteries after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Radio Tuning: Connect headphones (act as antenna). Release HOLD. Press RADIO/BAND to turn on. Select Free Mode or Memory Mode using TUNING MODE. In Free Mode, use RADIO/BAND to switch bands (FM/AM) and the skip/search buttons to tune frequencies. In Memory Mode, store up to 30 stations by selecting frequency, then pressing MEMORY/RECALL. Recall stored stations using skip/search buttons and MEMORY/RECALL.
Other Features: Supports CD-R/RW (finalized). Anti-Skip system for shock protection.
Radio Tuning: Connect headphones (act as antenna). Release HOLD. Press RADIO/BAND to turn on. Select Free Mode or Memory Mode using TUNING MODE. In Free Mode, use RADIO/BAND to switch bands (FM/AM) and the skip/search buttons to tune frequencies. In Memory Mode, store up to 30 stations by selecting frequency, then pressing MEMORY/RECALL. Recall stored stations using skip/search buttons and MEMORY/RECALL.
Other Features: Supports CD-R/RW (finalized). Anti-Skip system for shock protection.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Check this |
|---|---|
| Cannot close the lid. | Is the disc properly secured in place? |
| Cannot play discs. | •Is the unit in HOLD mode? •Is the disc properly secured in place? •Is the disc dirty or scratched? •Is there condensation on the lens? (Wait for about an hour and then try again.) |
| Tracks on disc do not play in order, starting with the first track. | •Is the random play mode on? •Did you stop play in the middle of the disc last time? |
| Cannot hear music-too noisy. | •Is the headphones/earphones plug inserted all the way? •Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on plug.) •Separate the unit from mobile phones. |
| TV picture is distorted. Radio reception is noisy. | Are you using the unit too near a TV or tuner? (Keep the unit away from the TV or tuner.) |
| No reception. The FM frequency range is different. | Has the frequency step been set for your area? |