Panasonic SL-S202

Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries.
Using the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
DC IN jack ( DC IN 4.5 V)
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries.
Make 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.
•Optional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B, SH-CDB8D)
Recharging procedure
1 I nsert the special rechargeable bat¬
teries Into the unit.
2 C onnect the AC adaptor.
Refer to "Using the AC adaptor” for connection in¬
structions.
3 W hen recharging is complete, un¬
plug the AC adaptor from the power
outlet and the DC IN jack.
Notes
• Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi¬
mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. If the operating
time on one full charge becomes noticeably shorter
than it used to be, the battery has reached the end ol
its service life and should be replaced.
•You can operate the unit with the AC adaptor while re¬
charging the batteries, but it will lengthen the recharg¬
ing time.
•The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be¬
come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
a malfunction.
if the battery lid
comes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
Removing batter¬
ies
Push up on the battery
in the direction indicat¬
ed by the arrow. Then
lift it out.
Using the car adaptor
(not included)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9), available
as an optional accessory. The car adaptor can be used
to recharge the unit's batteries while in the car
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor. Model: SH-CDC9 manufac¬
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co,,Ltd.
Using dry-cell batteries
(not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “AA”
(LR6) alkaline batteries.
The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell
batteries is identical to that for rechargeable bat¬
teries.
Battery indicator
in
ju
Battery indicator
This indicator flashes on and off when the batteries are
almost out of power. Power is cut off completely a short
while later.
Rechargeable batteries: Recharge batteries.
Dry-cell batteries: Replace batteries with new ones.
Notes
•The length of time the unit will continue to operate be¬
tween when the battery indicator starts flashing and
when the power is cut off differs depending on the
type of batteries used.
•The battery indicator may not flash if rechargeable
batteries, other than those designated by Panasonic,
are used.
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
then disconnect the power sources (the AC
adaptor and batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op¬
eration.
HOLD Function
This function causes the unit to ignore
short, accidental button presses. (The
disc lid can still be opened and closed.)
The HOLD function prevents the
following:
• Powering on the unit accidentally
(which can cause the batteries to go
dead).
•Play being cut off unexpectedly in the
middle of a selection.
To use the HOLD function
Set HOLD to the HOLD position.
“ho I d" indication
When the unit is in hold status, pressing
any button (other than the OPEN button)
causes the indication “ho I d " to appear
on the display.
When the unit is powered off
The “h 0 ! d " indication appears only
when ► 11 button is pressed.
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move HOLD to release
the unit from the hold mode.
Location of Controls
0 Skip/search buttons
(M4, ‘SKIP-SEARCH)
Q Display
0 CD release button (PUSH)
0 Play/pause button ( ► II)
0 Stop/power off button
( ■ , POWER OFF)
0 Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
© Repeat button (REPEAT)
0 Open button (OPEN)
0 Headphones volume control
(VOLUME)
O XBS selector (XBS)
0 Headphones jack (Q)
0 Play mode selector
(RESUME, NORMAL, RANDOM)
© Hold switch (HOLD)
0 Anti-shock switch
(ANTI-SHOCK)
0 Out jack (OUT)
Q DC in jack
DC IN 4.5 V)
0 Hole for car insulator mount¬
ing screw
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