Panasonic SL-MP36C Portable MP3/CD player

Panasonic SL-MP36C Portable MP3/CD player
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Product Type: CE

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Product Description
Panasonic portable CD/MP3 player model SL-MP36C can deliver up to 40 hours of MP3 and up to 30 hours of CD play before requiring a battery change. In addition to playing commercially produced music CDs, this player lets users enjoy home-recorded music which has been saved as MP3 music files and recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW disks. The MP3 format can hold huge amounts of compressed audio data while retaining excellent audio quality. Listeners can quickly access their personal MP3 music library by searching for albums with the convenient Album Skip function. Other features provided to make the most of MP3 playback include random play (file/album), repeat play (file/album) and 20-track random access programming. For CD playback, the unit also features 24-track Random Access Programming, Repeat, Resume, Skip/Search and Memory/Recall. A Hold switch is included to prevent accidental button activation. The player includes Panasonic's "No Skip" anti-skip system smooth playback mechanism and back-up memory buffers for skip-free listening enjoyment. The SL-MP36C also possesses top-mounted control buttons that are logically arranged, simplifying operation by touch. The large, easy-to-read dot matrix LCD displays disk status. Other features include a "pop-up" disk eject mechanism for easy disk removal, auto-power off to prevent battery drainage and a heat-resistant polycarbonate body.
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With MP3 compatibility and everything needed to use the player with a car cassette deck, the SL-MP36C puts hours of entertainment at your fingertips. Load the player with a custom-made CD-R or CD-RW, and it's easy to organize MP3 files into a playlist of favorite songs or albums. The MP3 function can also be set to random or repeat play (for up to 99 tracks). The player was designed with a 45-second backup memory (100 seconds with MP3 files) to virtually eliminate CD skipping under normal listening conditions, and its heat-resistant polycarbonate body design suits it for all but the most extreme outdoor use. You can program the SL-MP36C to play at random, in a specified order, or to repeat one song or the whole disc, making it possible to enjoy favorite tunes without interruption. Panasonic's S-XBS (Extra Bass System) gives music an added bass boost for full, powerful sound.

A top-panel LCD readout shows track number and elapsed time, while the player's slide-lock top cover keeps the player sealed during playback, so you'll never lose a disc to common jostling. By pressing a button inside the player, a CD pops up for easy removal. Panasonic's Power Last function makes two standard AA batteries (not included) last much longer than they would in another player, up to 30 hours, or up to 40 hours during MP3 playback. You can also run the player from rechargeable batteries (not included) or from the supplied AC adapter. To power the player in the car, just plug the car adapter into a cigarette lighter and you're ready to go. No matter what power source is used, the auto-power-off function shuts down the player when a CD ends.