Panasonic SLSW869V Shockwave Portable CD Player with Radio (Silver & Blue)

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [780kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5.2 x 1 inches ; 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T1WX
• Item model number: SLSW869V
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Panasonic's SLSW869V ShockWave CD player/radio has a rugged aluminum shell and a thin, compact, water-resistant design for outdoor use. It has a one-touch lock-and-release system that is designed to play even when things get rough on the trail. The most important feature in this model is the Anti-Shock Memory System 4.0. This feature reduces skips before they even get to the memory buffer. It has an improved set of error-correction chips offering +100 percent and -75 percent error correction. It uses a digital servo in conjunction with a lighter and faster spindle motor that offers fast retracking speed.

For ultimate versatility, the SLSW869V has an AM/FM digitally synthesized tuner that ensures stations won't drift once they are set. You can also preset up to 30 stations, 20 FM and 10 AM, in memory. There are five preset buttons so you don't have to search for your favorite station every time.

A "hold" switch prevents you from unintentionally hitting "stop" while the CD is playing or accidentally changing the programming. In addition, you can save your batteries from drain with the power-saving auto power-off function. The batteries will last for up to 25 hours of playback. This model includes adjustable stereo headphones, an AC adapter, and a jogger grip. The Panasonic SLSW869V features 24-track random-access programming, repeat of one or all tracks, skip and search, and memory and recall keys, as well as resume play and random play.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic finally got this one right, June 16, 2000

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Angultra (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SLSW869V Shockwave Portable CD Player with Radio (Silver & Blue) (Electronics)

Often i was having trouble deciding which discman to get: The choices were the non-rugged versions of discman, with great features such as a remote control and AM/FM tuner, or the Shockwave model, which could withstand daily abuse (I am a student, so it gets bashed around quite frequently in my backpack). However, the shockwave models never offered a headphone remote or a useful radio tuner.

I am the owner of the previous Shockwave model (the fat 10 second anti-shock model). It has served me well, but left me wanting more.

This new model incorporates the best of both worlds: feature rich, rugged design, and relatively thin cross-section, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a great discman that is almost indestructable, as far as discmans go.

PROS:
-great XBS sound from Panasonic
-super rugged design
-thin, compared to previous plastic models
-AM/FM tuner
-headphone remote (for those wondering, this was never included on any previous shockwave models)
-great, solid design, all buttons and latches feel solid, and comes with embedded handgrip
-anti-shock 4.0 40 seconds, almost skip-free
-battery life rated for over 20 hours, uses AA batteries unlike some ultraslims, that use expensive AAA batteries
-rechargable battery capable
-comes with AC adapter to save batteries

CONS:
-for those who do not require a rugged model, go for a thinner, lighter discman. Will save money and pocket weight.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT CD Player/Radio, August 4, 2000

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84Lion "84lion" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic SLSW869V Shockwave Portable CD Player with Radio (Silver & Blue) (Electronics)

Excellent portable CD player/radio combination. CD player is very good. Resume feature returns to start of track being listened to if CD turned off. Plays MOST CD-R discs (will NOT play some 80 min. CD-Rs; Sony player has no problem). AM and FM tuners very good and quite sensitive. Remote is very good and allows use of any headphones (they plug into remote). Unit appears very rugged. Dropped to floor accidentally while playing CD; didn't miss a beat. Only competition appears to be Sony D-F415 which is not built as rugged, and is much larger. Sony also has resume feature but it returns to EXACT point in track which is a little nicer. Sony has no problems playing all CD-R discs. Panasonic AM tuner appears a bit better than Sony; FM tuners about equal. Sony comes with rechargeable battery pack. Sony has two bass settings (BASS and GROOVE); Panasonic has one. Recommendation: Panasonic SW869V, which is a bit more expensive than the Sony but worth it in terms of rugged construction and surprisingly small size. Panasonic AC adaptor is smaller, too; I use it with the Sony (amazingly, the plugs are the same size).

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic includes almost everything you need, July 23, 2000

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Monsur Hossain (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic SLSW869V Shockwave Portable CD Player with Radio (Silver & Blue) (Electronics)

After a year of using the Sony sport discman almost every day, I decided to try this Panasonic. The AM/FM radio appealed to me; for some reason its tough to find players that have this great feature. It also features great shock protection; walking or even jogging with this shouldn't disrupt your music. I spend a lot of time walking, so instead of holding it I place it in my backpack; the headphone remote makes it much easier to control the player. Some have been faulting it for being heavy, but its a bit lighter than its Sony counterpart. Also unlike Sony, the volume is a dial rather than a button; I find this much simpler to control.

Now some of the downsides. You need to open up the case in order to switch to shuffle mode. What an odd design decision; what makes it even more odd is program play and repeat are available through buttons. Why not shuffle? I don't like the way the lid opens; it seems like it may loosen up or not form a tight seal over time. I guess only time will tell. The batteries are a bit of a pain to remove, since they are near the hinge of the player top and its tough to reach back there (but it can recharge batteries, so this may not be an issue).

With that said, this is a great player. It has pretty much every feature you'd want in a portable player. It is priced fairly high compared to other players; but when you use one almost every day, its worth it. Definately buy this over the Sony Sport.