Panasonic SL-S355 Operating Instructions Manual

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Power Supply PreparationsRefer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries.Using the AC adaptorConnect the AC adaptor supplied.Using rechargeable batteriesMake sure to recharge the batteries before using them.The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter-ies other than those specially designed for it.≥Supplied batteries (RP-BP60)≥Optional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B, SH-CDB8D)Recharging procedure1 Insert the special rechargeable bat-teries into the unit.2 Connect the AC adaptor.(Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connectioninstructions.)Recharging starts and the “H” charging indicatorflashes on and off on the unit’s display panel.When the rechargeable batteries fully recharge thecharging indicator disappears.3 When recharging is complete, un-plug the AC adaptor from the poweroutlet and the DC IN jack.Note!≥It takes approximately 3 hours to fully recharge thesupplied rechargeable batteries.≥Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi-mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. If the operatingtime on one full charge becomes noticeably shorterthan it used to be, the battery has reached the end ofits service life and should be replaced.≥Recharging may only be performed when the unit ispowered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batter-ies while playing a CD.)≥The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-come warm while recharging is in progress. This is nota malfunction.Using the car adaptorBe sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) availableas an optional accessory.The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s bat-teries while in the car.Using dry-cell batteries(not included)After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “AA”(LR6) alkaline batteries.The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cellbatteries is identical to that for rechargeable bat-teries.Battery indicatorThis indicator flashes on and off when the batteries arealmost out of power. Power is cut off completely a shortwhile later.Rechargeable batteries: Recharge batteries.Dry-cell batteries: Replace batteries with new ones.Note!≥The length of time the unit will continue to operate be-tween when the battery indicator starts flashing andwhen the power is cut off differs depending on thetype of batteries used.≥The battery indicator may not flash if rechargeablebatteries, other than those designated by Panasonic,are used.Removing batteriesPush up on the batteryin the direction indicat-ed by the arrow. Thenlift it out.If the battery lidcomes looseSlide the lid back intoplace horizontally.HOLD FunctionThis function causes the unit to ignoreshort, accidental button presses. (Thedisc lid can still be opened and closed.)The HOLD function prevents thefollowing:≥Powering on the unit accidentally(which can cause the batteries to godead).≥Play being cut off unexpectedly in themiddle of a selection.To use the HOLD functionSet [HOLD] to the HOLD position.“(” indicationWhen the unit is in hold status, pressingany button (other than the OPEN button)causes the indication “(” to appearon the display.When the unit is powered offThe “(” indication appears onlywhen [1;] is pressed.Location of ControlsA Skip/search buttons(:, 9 6 , 5)B DisplayC Stop/power off button(∫, POWER OFF)D Play/pause button (1;)E Repeat button (REP)F Memory/recall button(MEMORY/RECALL)G Open button (OPEN)H Headphones volume control(VOLUME)I Anti-shock button (A.SHOCK)J S-XBS button (S-XBS)K Headphone jack (Ë)L Play mode selector(RESUME, NORMAL, RANDOM)M Hold switch (HOLD)N CD release button (PUSH)O Out jack (OUT)P DC in jack(K DC IN 4.5 V)Q Hole for car insulator mount-ing screwBefore operating the buttonsBe sure to move HOLD to releasethe unit from the hold mode.HOLDOP QA B CDE F H IJ K L MGNIf the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,then disconnect the power sources (the ACadaptor and batteries).Re-connect the power source and continue op-eration.+-231CAUTION:Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.2DC IN jack (K DC IN 4.5 V)Back panel of the unitAC poweroutletBattery indicatorHOLD modeBack panel ofthe unit