Panasonic SL-CT480 Portable CD Player User Manual


 
Using the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Note1
The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according
to the area.
The unit is in the standby condition when the AC
adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always
live as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an
electrical outlet.
Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting
the AC adaptor.
Using the dry cell batteries
(not included)
Insert two LR6 (UM-3) alkaline batteries or two LR03
(UM-4) alkaline batteries using the supplied adaptor.
When using LR6 (UM-3) batteries
1
Insert the batteries.
2
Close the battery lid.
When using LR03 (UM-4) batteries
1 Insert the adaptor.
Reverse the above procedure to remove the
adaptor.
2
Insert the batteries.
3 Close the battery lid.
Note!
Turn the unit off before replacing the dry cell batteries.
Using the rechargeable batteries
(not included)
Recharge the batteries before use.
Use either AA (UM-3) batteries or, by inserting the supplied
adaptor, AAA (UM-4) batteries. This unit cannot recharge
batteries other than those especially designed for it.
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries:
AA (UM-3) rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries
For United Kingdom: P-3GAVE/2B
For Others: P-3GAVT/2B
AAA (UM-4) nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries
For United Kingdom: HHR-4AHE/2B
For Others: HHR-4AHT/2B
Charging procedure
1 Insert the rechargeable batteries.
(Refer to Using the dry cell batteries.)
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
(Refer to Using the AC adaptor.)
Recharging starts and the H
charging indicator
flashes on the units display. The indicator goes
out when charging is complete.
3
When charging is complete, unplug
the AC adaptor from the household
mains socket and DC IN jack.
Note!
Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi-
mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. The batteries
have reached the end of their operational life if they
last for a noticeably shorter time after recharging, or if
they cannot be recharged at all. Replace the batteries.
Recharging may only be performed when the unit is
powered off.
The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-
come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
a malfunction.
Leaving the AC adaptor connected can cause the bat-
teries to go flat. After recharging the batteries and dis-
connecting the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet,
ensure you disconnect the AC adaptor from the units
[DC IN 4.5 V
K
] terminal.
Battery indicator
This indicator flashes 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.
Note1
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 batter-
ies other than those designated by Panasonic are used.
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 units bat-
teries while in the car.
2
Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 6) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry cell batteries.
VOL
RANDOM
SORRY
C
S-XBSLIVE TRAIN
ALL
1
M
Battery indicator
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor
or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.
DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)
Household
mains socket
Side panel
of the unit
AC adaptor
HOLD Function
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
(” indication
When the unit is in HOLD mode, pressing any button
causes the indication ( to appear on the display.
When the unit is powered off
The ( indication appears only when [1;] (main
unit) is pressed.
HOLD
HOLD
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, interrupt-
ing the operation.
The unit and wired remote control have HOLD func-
tions, each of which works independently.
1
+
-
2
3
1
2
1
2
LOCK
+
-
1
2
LOCK
Slide the switch
to lock the lid.
Removing batteries
Push up on the battery in the
direction indicated by the
arrow. Then lift it out.
(Remove LR03 (UM-4)
batteries in the same way.)
If the battery lid
comes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries.
Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge-
able batteries.
Slide the switch
to lock the lid.
The lid will be
raised slightly.