Manual Panasonic SL-SW861C Discman

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3 Take off the attached rubber cap

and connect the AC adaptor.

Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connection in-

structions.

When recharging starts, the “H” charging indica-

tor flashes on and off on the unit’s display.

4 When recharging is complete, un-

plug the AC adaptor from the

household AC outlet and the DC IN

jack.

Note.

≥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 life and should be replaced.

≥Recharging only be performed when the unit is pow-

ered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batteries

while playing a CD.)

≥The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-

come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not

a malfunction.

≥Turn the unit off before replacing the rechargeable

batteries.

Using the car adaptor

The SL-SW861C 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-SW880 and

SL-SW860. The car adaptor can be used to recharge

the unit’s batteries while in the car.

For SL-SW880/SL-SW860

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.

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 nec-

essary before use.

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 batter-

ies other than those specifically designed for it.

Recharging procedure

1 Open the disc lid.

(Open and close dual locks firmly using both

hands at the same time.)

2 Open the battery lid, and place the

rechargeable batteries inside the

unit.

Be sure to close the battery lid properly.

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 batteries.

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.

Note!

≥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.

CAUTION:

Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-

tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Removing

batteries

Push up on the battery

in the direction

indicated by the arrow,

then lift out.

If the battery lid

comes loose

Insert the protrusions

on the lid into the

cutouts on both sides

of the compartment.

HOLD Function

This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental

button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and

closed.)

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 se-

lection.

To use the HOLD function

Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.

The unit and the stereo headphones with a remote con-

trol have [HOLD] switches, each of which works inde-

pendently.

HOLD

V

O

L

H

O

L

D

HOLD



1

2

Battery indicator

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 op-

eration.

+

+

1

2

Hold mode

Side panel of 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.

DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

Household

AC outlet

Side panel of the unit

AC adaptor

“(” 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.

Before operating the buttons

Be absolutely sure to move HOLD to release the

unit from the hold mode.

SL-SW880 ONLY

Hold mode

SL-SW880 ONLY

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