Panasonic SL-S230

Power Supply Preparations
Refer to tha 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.
The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according to
the model.
DC IN jack ( 6-¢-@ DC IN 4.5 V}
Using rechargeable batteries
Obtain the optiona! rechargeable batteries for SL-S230,
SL-S231C and SL-S232C.
Be sure to recharge the batteries before using them.
The unit Cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter-
ies other than those Specifically designed for it.
Supplied batteries (RP-BP60)
®Optional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B, SH-CDB8D)
Recharging procedure
{1 Insert the Special rechargeable bat-
teries into the unit.
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HOLD mode
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connection instruc-
tions.
When recharging starts, the “48” charging indicator
flashes on and off on the unit's display.
Length of time needed to fully recharge
Supplied batteries (SL-S235 ONLY): about 3 hours
Optional batteries
P-3GAVA/2B:; about 5 hours
SH-CDB8D: about 3 hours
(After recharging of the batteries is complete, the "A"
charging indicator will continue to flash.}
3 When recharging is complete, un-
plug the AC adaptor from the power
outlet and the DC IN jack.
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 of
its service fife and should be replaced.
eYou 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-
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les
1 Push up on the battery
, in the direction indicat-
i ed by the arrow, Then
} lift it out.
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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
tollowing:
*Powering on the unit accidentally
(which can cause the batteries to go
dead).
e Play being cut off unexpectedly in the
middle of a selection.
To use the HOLD function
Set HOLD to the HOLD position.
“hoi d” indication
When the unit is in hold status, pressing
any button (other than the OPEN button}
causes the indication “ho ! g" to appear
on the display.
When the unit is powered oft
The “ho!” indication appears only
when > tf is pressed.
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move HOLD to release
the unit from the hold mode.
@ Skip/search buttons
(14-4, Pp] eSKIP a SEARCH)
@ Display
@ CD release button (PUSH)
Using the car adaptor
The SL-S231C and SL-S232C come with a car adaptor.
Be sure to use the adaptor specially designed for this
model. (Refer to the separate installation instructions.)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) for
SL-S230 and SL-$235, available as an optional acces-
sory. The Car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit's .
batteries while in the car.
CAUTION: (SL-S230/SL-S235}
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
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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.
Battery indicator
¢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.
eThe 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.
Location of Controls
Back pane! of
the unit
@ XBS selector (XBS)
@ Headphones jack (9)
Q Play mode selector
{RESUME, NORMAL, RAN-
© Dom)
Remote sensor (SENSOR) © Hold switch (HOLD)
Q Play/pause button (> I1)
@ Stop/power off button
(M, POWER OFF)
© Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
© Repeat button (REPEAT)
@ Open button (OPEN)
© Headphones volume
(VOLUME)
© Anti-shock switch
(ANTI-SHOCK)
@ Out jack (OUT)
@ DC in jack
{ o-c- DC IN 4.5 V)
@ Hole for car insulator mount-
ing screw
control