Connections, Dry cell batteries not included

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

(CD-DA/MP3 only)

For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize§ it after recording. The unit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of the recording.

§A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Playing MP3

MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the original sound quality.

∫When creating MP3 files to play on this unit

Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)

Connections

Turn off this unit and the other equipment before connection. Insert each plug fully. [Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo]

When the unit is connected to other equipment, adjust the volume on the connected equipment.

(Product numbers correct as of May 2005. These may be subject to change.)

∫To headphone jack

Headphones (included)

CD-ROM drive

001album

1001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.MP3

002album

2004track.mp3

005track.mp3

004album

3008track.MP3

009track.MP3

003album

4006track.mp3

007track.MP3

Naming tracks and albums

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play

Extension

001track.mp3 (or.MP3)

Up to 32 characters

If you create an album like this, the files may not play in the order you numbered them.

The albums would play in the order 1, 2, 3, 4.

Main unit

Audio cable (not included)

Set the unit’s volume to 10 to 15.

Car stereo cassette adaptor

(RP-CK455§)(not included)	A

Set the unit’s volume to 10 to 15.

∫To DC IN jack

Car power adaptor (RP-CK455§) (not included)

Audio system

To CD or AUX terminals

Car audio

Connection is not

∫Unit limitations

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session discs but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in the order you numbered them or may not play at all.

≥You can recharge the batteries with this connection.

≥Noise may occur when using the car power adaptor and listening to the radio.

always possible.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

§The RP-CK455 set contains the car power adaptor and car stereo cassette adaptor. Be sure to use these together for the car audio connection.

Power Supply ≥Recharging/Play time ➪page 2, Specifications

≥To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.

Dry cell batteries (not included)

Close lid securely.

	+	“LR03, AAA”
	-	alkaline batteries
-		(Lift up the + end
+	1	when removing.)
OPEN	1	when removing.)

≥Close the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery compartment. If it comes loose, it may scratch your discs.

The battery indicator

This indicator appears when the unit is on.

The unit switches off

1 2 24 shortly after the indicator starts flashing.

≥Before play starts the battery indicator level may temporarily go down or flash although the batteries are not drained. It appears correctly once you start play.

≥The battery indicator level may differ when listening to a CD or the radio.

≥The battery indicator level may briefly go down when changing from CD to radio or vice versa. It appears correctly immediately afterwards.

Rechargeable batteries (not included) Charge before initial use.

As a safety precaution this unit is constructed so it is not possible to charge ordinary batteries. For details, check with your dealer.

When charging, use only the	You cannot charge any other
following Panasonic	type of rechargeable/dry cell
Nickel-metal hydride	batteries.
rechargeable batteries.
HHR-4AGA/2B (set of 2)

Turn the unit off (➪page 5, 6) before charging.

1Insert in the same way as the dry cell batteries.

Household

2 AC outlet

	3
DC IN	AC adaptor: RP-AC46
	(not included)

≥The battery indicator “ ” scrolls while charging and disappears when finished.

≥You can charge the batteries before they are fully discharged.

AC adaptor (not included)

The unit will also work when using the AC adaptor only.

4Connect the AC adaptor (➪above).