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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.
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 household AC
outlet, ensure you disconnect the AC adaptor from the
units [DC IN 4.5 VK] terminal.
When the battery indicator flashes
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.
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 be displayed if recharge-
able batteries 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.
Insert two AA (LR6) alkaline batteries or two AAA
(LR03) alkaline batteries using the supplied adaptor.
When using “AA”(LR6) batteries
1Insert the batteries.
2Close the battery lid.
When using “AAA”(LR03) batteries
1Insert the adaptor.
Reverse the above procedure to remove the
adaptor.
2Insert the batteries.
Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry cell batteries.

CAUTION:

Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Using the AC adaptor (not included)
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.
Using the rechargeable batteries
(not included)
Recharge the batteries before use.
Use either AA batteries or, by inserting the supplied
adaptor, AAA��� batteries. This unit cannot recharge bat-
teries other than those especially designed for it.
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries:
“AA” rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries:P-3GAVA/2B
“AAA” nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries:HHR-4AHA/2B
Removingbatteries
Push up on the battery in
the direction indicated by
the arrow. Then lift it out.
(Remove AAA (LR03)
batteries in the same way.)
If the battery lidcomes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
1+
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2
3
If the unit malfunctions or freezes duringuse, disconnect the power source (the ACadaptor or batteries).Re-connect the power source and contin-ue operation.
DCIN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)
Side panel of
the unit
Household
AC outlet
AC adaptor
This function causes the unit to ignore 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.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
The unit and wired remote control have HOLD func-
tions, each of which works independently.
(” indication
When the main unit is in HOLD mode, pressing any but-
ton causes the indication ( to appear on the dis-
play.
When the unit is powered off
The ( indication appears only when [1;] or
[RADIO/BAND] is pressed.
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release the unit from
the HOLD mode.
HOLDHOLD
HOLD mode
HOLD function
Battery indicator
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S-XBSAUTO
RANDOM
MEMORY
FM
AM
VOL
MONO
CITY
TUNED
SORRY
1
M
12
+-
1LOCK
2
Using the dry cell batteries
Raised
Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries.
Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge-
able batteries.
Slide the switch
to lock the lid.
Charging procedure
1Insert the rechargeable batteries.
(Refer to Using the dry cell batteries.)
2Connect 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.
3When charging is complete, unplug
the AC adaptor from the household
AC outlet and DC IN jack.
1
LOCK
2
3Close the battery lid.
Flush with the unit
Slide the switch
to lock the lid.
Remains slightly open
For U.S.A
To order the optional AC adaptorRP-AC46 contact 1-
800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
For Canada
Be sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46.
It is available through your Panasonic dealer.