Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries.
Using the car adaptor
Be sure to use the supplied car adaptor specially de-
signed for this model.
(Refer to the separate installation instructions.)
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s bat-
teries while in the car.
Using the AC adaptor
(not included)
Connect the AC adaptor.
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries.
Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them.
The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter-
ies other than those specially designed for it.
Optional batteries: P-3GAVA/2B
Recharging procedure
1Insert the special rechargeable bat-
teries into the unit.
2Connect the AC adaptor.
(Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connection
instructions.) Recharging starts and the “H
”
charging indicator flashes on the display. When
the rechargeable batteries fully recharge the
charging indicator disappears.
3When 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. 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.
Using dry-cell batteries
(not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “LR6,
AA, UM-3” alkaline batteries.
The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell
batteries is identical to that for rechargeable bat-
teries.
Battery indicator
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 flash if rechargeable
batteries other than those designated by Panasonic
are used.
Removing batteries
Push up on the battery
in the direction indicat-
ed by the arrow. Then
lift it out.
If the battery lid
comes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
then disconnect the power source (the AC
adaptor or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.
1+
-
2
3
2
DCIN jack (DCIN 4.5 V K)
Back panel of the unit
Household
AC outlet
AC adaptor
S-XBS
Battery indicator
Location of Controls
ADisplay
BAlbum mode button
(ALBUM MODE)
CMemory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
DRepeat button (REPEAT)
ES-XBS button (S-XBS)
FAlbum skip buttons
(MALBUM L)
GSkip/search buttons
(:, 9)
HPlay/pause button (1/;)
IStop/operation off button
(∫,OPR OFF)
JOpen switch (OPEN 1)
KHeadphone volume control
(VOLUME)
LHeadphone jack (Ë)
MHold switch (HOLD)
NPlay mode selector
(NOR, RANDOM, RESUME)
OCDrelease button (PUSH)
PHole for car mounting base
QDC IN jack
(DCIN 4.5 V K)

HOLD

Back panel of
the unit
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. Reprogram tracks if necessary before use.
BCD
AEFG
NMLK JI H
O
PQ
HOLD mode
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.
This function causes the unit to ignore
short, 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, interrupting the operation.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
“(” indication
When the unit is in HOLD mode, press-
ing any button causes the indication
“(” to appear on the display.
When the unit is powered off
The “(” indication appears only
when [1/;] is pressed.
HOLD Function
≥Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries.
≥Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge-
able batteries.
To order the optional AC adaptorRP-AC46 contact
1-800-332-5368 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).