PANASONIC SLSW890
Manual de Usuario

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 Take off the attached rubber cap and connect the AC adaptor supplied.
DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

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Take off the attached rubber cap and connect the AC adaptor.

Refer to �Using the AC adaptor� for connection instructions. When recharging starts, the �H� charging indicator flashes on the unit�s display.

Using dry-cell batteries (not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two �AA� (LR6) alkaline batteries.

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Side panel of the unit

When recharging is complete, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet and the DC IN jack.

The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell batteries is identical to that for rechargeable batteries.

Battery indicator

AC adaptor

Household AC outlet

Note. �Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approximately 300 charge-discharge cycles. If the operating 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. time on one full charge becomes noticeably shorter than it used to be, the battery has reached the end of its service life and should be replaced. �Recharging only be performed when the unit is powered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batteries while playing a CD.) �The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may become warm while recharging is in progress. This is not a malfunction. �Turn the unit off before replacing the rechargeable batteries.

Note. Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Conserving power
The AC adaptor consumes 2.0W when the unit is turned off with [�,OPR OFF]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet. Reprogram tracks if necessary before use.

Note!
�The length of time the unit will continue to operate between 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 or batteries). Re-connect the power source and continue operation.

Using rechargeable batteries (not included)
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries. �Optional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B) Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them. The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batteries other than those specifically designed for it.

If the battery lid comes loose
Insert the protrusions on the lid into the cutouts on both sides of the compartment.

Removing batteries
Push up on the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow, then lift out.

Recharging procedure

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Open the dual locks with both hands and raise the disc lid.

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Using the car adaptor
The SL-SW891C comes 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), available as an optional accessory for SL-SW895 and SL-SW890. The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit�s batteries while in the car.

Side panel of the unit

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Open the battery lid, and place the rechargeable batteries inside the unit.

Be sure to cover the headphone jack, OUT jack and DC IN jack with the rubber caps when they are not in use.

For SL-SW895/SL-SW890

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CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Be sure to close the battery lid properly.

HOLD Function
This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and closed.)
HOLD

�(� 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;] is pressed.

HOLD function prevents the following:
�Powering on the unit accidentally (which can cause the batteries to run down). �Play being cut off unexpectedly in the middle of a selection.

Before operating the buttons
Be absolutely sure to move HOLD to release the unit from the hold mode.

Hold mode

To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
SL-SW895 ONLY SL-SW895 ONLY

VOL

HOLD

The unit and the stereo headphones with a remote control have [HOLD] switches, each of which works independently.

HOLD

Hold mode

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