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
Recharge the batteries before use.
Recharging procedure
1 Slide [OPEN ] to open the lid.
OPEN
2 Open the battery lid and insert the two rechargeable batteries.
Press to open in step 1.
Battery cover
OPEN | VOL |
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CH | G |
≥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 [KDC IN 4.5 V ] terminal.
Removing batteries
Press the end of the battery
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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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Replacement
Note!
≥When the unit is used with an 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 correctly if rechargeable batteries other than those designated by Panasonic are used.
Using dry cell batteries (not included)
The external battery case allows you to extend the max- imum playing time of the unit by loading an additional two “LR6, AA,
1 Open the cover of the external bat- tery case and insert the batteries.
1While pressing on the part marked “PUSH”
2 Open the case.
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PUSH
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Insert the end marked (j) first.
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3 Connect the AC adaptor.
DC IN jack (KDC IN 4.5 V)
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Recharging starts. The main unit's recharging lamp (CHG) lights and the battery indicator on the remote control scrolls.
Main unit
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Recharging lamp | OPEN |
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Using the AC adaptor
Use only the included AC adaptor. Using other adap- tors can cause overheating which can lead to fire.
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Refer to step 3 in “Using rechargeable batteries” for connection instructions.
Conserving power
The AC adaptor consumes 2.1 W when the unit is turned off with [∫]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.
Note!
Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
Using the car adaptor (not included)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model:
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 display.
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2 Connect the case to the battery case terminal.
The case’s plug can only be inserted one way and this prevents it and the AC adaptor from being connected at the same time. Do not try to turn the plug after connecting it.
Battery case terminal
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H | REY A LP D CELBATROP |
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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 comes loose:
Insert the protrusions on the cover into the holes in the case.
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When the rechargeable batteries are fully recharged, the battery indicator disappears. (It takes approximately 5 hours to fully recharge the supplied rechargeable bat- teries.)
4 When recharging is complete, un- plug the AC adaptor from the house- hold AC outlet 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 2 powered off.
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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.
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EQ MODE MEMORY
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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.
≥Do not swing the unit around while the battery case is connected as this can cause damage to the connec- tion and may be a danger to those around you.
≥The dry cell batteries should be changed when the unit is off.
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor or batteries).
