Panasonic SL-SX277J 40-Second Anti-Shock CD Player with Jogger Belt and In-Line Remote Control

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [761kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches ; 7.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T1WR
• Item model number: SL-SX277J
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's new SLSX277J CD Jogger was designed for exercise enthusiasts ranging from the avid runner to the occasional jogger. The 40-second Anti-Shock Memory system offers great error-correcting capacity to help prevent skipping. It spins discs faster than normal speed, and a digital memory buffer stores the extra audio data generated. When the CD player is bumped, causing a tracking error, the system plays back music from up to 40 seconds of memory until tracking resumes.

The SLSX277J offers up to 25 hours of operation on 2 AA batteries. An AC adapter is also included in case you want to listen at home without the battery. Panasonic also offers significant sound improvement with the MASH+ one-bit digital-to-analog converter. This converter reproduces subtle sounds that might otherwise be drowned out by louder instruments. In addition, the Super Extra Bass System adds bass response to the music being played.

For ultimate versatility, the SLSX277J has an AM/FM digitally synthesized tuner that assures stations won't drift once they are set. You can also preset up to 30 stations in memory, 20 FM and 10 AM. There are five direct-preset buttons so you don't have to search for your station every time. This model includes a jogger belt and a multikey remote with detachable headphones for controlling all major functions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Close to perfect..., July 23, 2000

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Penumbra (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SL-SX277J 40-Second Anti-Shock CD Player with Jogger Belt and In-Line Remote Control (Electronics)

After about a year of daily use, I have to say this product has far exceeded my expectations. When I was considering the purchase, I wondered if it could justify the high price relative to other portable CD players...I think it does.

As advertised, the 40 second anti-shock mechanism is all you'll need to keep your CD's from skipping as you move. I've put it to the test, trying manuevers that I thought would surely make it skip - it performs well in all but the most prolonged and vigorous pavement pounding. For some reason there is a small button on the side that activates and deactivates the anti-skip feature, it's not easy to hit the button by mistake, so it shouldn't be a problem.

The other outstanding feature on this player is the very long battery life. I use mine about an hour every day, and two AA batteries last about a month.

The jogging belt is nice. It's soft, comfortable, adjustable, easy to get off and on. There is a nylon mesh net on the outside where I keep a couple of extra batteries (just in case), and there's a small secondary pouch for keys or change. The CD player drops down into the main pouch which closes with velcro fastened flap. You have to tear open the velco flap to adjust the controls, which can be somewhat awkward while you're moving but it's a reasonable trade off knowing the player is secure.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Above Average CD Player, September 28, 2000

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Jesse Farmer (NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SL-SX277J 40-Second Anti-Shock CD Player with Jogger Belt and In-Line Remote Control (Electronics)

The Panasonic SL-SX277J exceeded most of my demands when buying a new CD player. I just recently bought this and so far have given it a tough test.

Some of the best points of the Panasonic is that it's 3rd generation anti-skip technology works perfectly. With a CD playing, I threw the player in the air, dropped it on the floor from 3 feet, hit it, threw it against the wall, etc... and it never skipped. This is a testiment to both the durability of the player and the anti-skip technology.

Another excellent function is the remote control. Although it is listed as a 4-button remote, it actually includes a hold button, volume dial, and a radio-on button along with play/stop, next track, and previous track buttons. It is extremely useful and also makes an extension for the headphones(The headphones plug into the remote which plugs into the headphone space). The volume control is interesting, as it seems to go to the maximum of each volume number setting(1,2,5,etc...). Also, the volume seems to be at a higher level than my previous Sony, so that level ten could cause a pretty bad headache.

However, there are also functions that are less than adequate for the player. One: Without the anti-skip on, the slightest movement could cause it to skip. This means that the 25 hour battery life is really a joke unless you are standing still. It's more like 18 hours.

Two: The buttons on the player stick out a bit too far, and when I first put it in the jogger case the anti-skip turned off causing me some madness.

Three: The player is fairly heavy and bulky.

Here is a wrap-up of my review:

Pros: *Excellent anti-skip technology. *Durable design *Well designed remote *Good headphones *Good bass boost

Cons:*Without anti-skip on, it will skip at the slightest movement. *Short battery life *Bulky and heavy

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Regretably, this one doesn't work either !, October 29, 2000

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"piersir" (Venice, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SL-SX277J 40-Second Anti-Shock CD Player with Jogger Belt and In-Line Remote Control (Electronics)

I am an avid runner and have "tried them all" I thought that technology may have come a little further along when I read some of AMAZON's reviews and the product description, however I was sadly dissapointed. I followed ALL directions and it skipped right after the 40 second memory buffer. I tried it numerous times and with different time memories; each time it failed miserably. I am not a heavy runner not was I on rough terrain. Actually, paved asphalt runners path. I would highly recommend AGAINST purchasing this product. ... .