Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry cell batteries.
Using rechargeable batteries
Using dry cell batteries (not included)
Recharge the batteries before use.
Recharging procedure
1 Slide [OPEN 1] to open the lid.
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If the battery lid comes loose
Insert the protrusions on the lid into the holes on both sides of the compartment. Ensure the lid is correctly fit- ted before closing it. Incorrect fitting can scratch your CDs.
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Removing batteries
Press the end of the battery
The external battery case allows you to extend the max- imum playing time of the unit by loading an additional two LR6
1 Open the cover of the external bat- tery case and insert the batteries.
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Insert the end
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2 Open the battery lids and insert the two rechargeable batteries.
Press to open in step 1.
Battery lids
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3 Connect the AC adaptor.
DC IN jack (KDC IN 4.5 V )
Side panel of the unit
H o u s e h o l d mains socket
AC adaptor
Note!
The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according to the area.
Recharging starts and a battery indicator appears on the display as shown below.
Scrolls
When the rechargeable batteries are fully re- charged, the battery indicator disappears. (It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge the sup- plied rechargeable batteries.)
4 When recharging is complete, unplug the AC adaptor from the household mains socket and the DC IN jack.
Note!
≥Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi- mately 300
≥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.
≥The rechargeable batteries should be changed when the unit is off.
≥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 adaptor from the unit’s
3 [KDC IN 4.5 V ] terminal.
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Replacement
Using the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Refer to step 3 in “Using rechargeable batteries” for connection instructions.
Note!
≥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 car adaptor (not included)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s bat- teries while in the car.
Battery indicator
The battery charge is shown in five levels on the dis- play.
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When the battery indicator flashes
Power is cut off a short while later. Recharge the rechargeable batteries or replace the dry cell batteries with new ones.
VOL SORRY
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Note!
≥When the unit is used with a AC adaptor, the battery indicator is not displayed.
≥The battery indicator may temporarily show a lower level or otherwise not operate correctly when search- ing and skipping, and also if the unit is used in an ex- tremely cold environment.
≥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.
2 Mount the external battery case on the unit.
Fit the case’s protrusions into the holes on the bottom of the unit then fit the case so it is flush with the unit. Pull the screw out of the way while fitting the case.
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3 Secure in place with the screw.
Reverse the above procedure to remove the exter- nal battery case.
For your reference:
The unit can be powered by the batteries in the external battery case alone. No batteries need to be loaded in the player.
If the cover of the external battery case
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Insert the protrusions on the cover into the holes in the case.
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Note!
≥If rechargeable batteries and dry cell batteries are used together, make sure to use fully charged rechargeable batteries and new dry cell batteries.
≥Disconnect the AC adaptor when using the external battery case.
≥The dry cell batteries should be changed when the unit is off.
≥Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries. ≥Do not touch the battery case terminals.
Battery case terminals
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor or batteries).
