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Using the AC adaptor (not included)
Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Use of other
AC adaptors can damage the unit.
Connect the AC adaptor.
Conserving power
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC
outlet.
Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using dry cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Battery indicator
This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out
of power. Power is cut off a short while later. Replace
batteries with new ones.
Note!
How long the unit continues to operate after the battery
indicator starts flashing depends on the type of batteries
and on whether you are using the unit to play CDs or
the radio.
Using the car adaptor (not included)
Use only the recommended car adaptor. Use of other
car adaptors can damage the unit.
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) available
as an optional accessory.
DC IN4.5V
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
disconnect the power source (the AC adaptor
or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue
operation.
DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V
K
)
Back panel of
the unit
Household
AC outlet
AC adaptor
Battery indicator
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MEMORY
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Important note about the memory
and the power supply
To preserve the contents of the memory, ensure
the unit has a constant supply of power.
≥Turn the unit off before changing the batteries and
before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
≥The unit can maintain the memory without power
for about one minute. Change batteries or recon-
nect the AC adaptor within this time.
≥As a precaution, insert batteries even when using
the AC adaptor or car adaptor.
For U.S.A.
To order the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46 contact
1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panason-
ic.com).
For Canada
Be sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor RP-
AC46, available through your Panasonic dealer.
Using dry cell batteries
(not included)
Insert two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline
batteries.
Note!
The dry cell batteries should be changed when the unit
is off.
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
≥If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable
batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommend-
ed.
≥This unit cannot recharge batteries. The battery indi-
cator will not function correctly when using recharge-
able batteries.
Removing batteries
Push up on the battery
in the direction indicat-
ed by the arrow. Then
lift it out.
If the battery lid
comes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
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Location of Controls
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A Stop/operation off button
(∫, OPR OFF)
B Tuning/skip/search buttons
(
9
/i,
:
/j)
C Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
D Tuning mode select button
(TUNING MODE)
E Display
F S-XBS button (S-XBS)
G Tuner on/band select button
(RADIO/BAND)
H Headphone volume control
buttons (VOLi, VOLj)
I Play/pause button (
1/
;
)
J Sensitivity control, play mode
button
(
FM RECEPT%CITY/NOR, MODE
)
K Open switch (OPEN1)
L Monaural/stereo button
(FM MODE MONO/ST)
M Headphone jack (Ë)
N Hold switch (HOLD)
O CD release button (PUSH)
P Hole for car mounting base
Q
DC IN jack
(DC IN 4.5 V K)
HOLD
Ë
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S-XBS
RADIO/
BAND
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HOLD mode
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.
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:
≥The unit is powered on accidentally
when not in use, causing the batteries
to run down.
≥A button is accidentally pressed during
play, interrupting the operation.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
“(” indication
When the unit is in HOLD mode, press-
ing any button causes the indication
“(” to appear on the display.
When the unit is powered off:
The “(” indication appears only
when [
1/;
] or [RADIO/BAND] is
pressed.
HOLD Function
Back panel
of the unit