Power Supply Preparations

Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries.

Using the AC adaptor

Take off the attached rubber cap and connect the AC adaptor supplied.

DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

Side panel of the unit

3 Take off the attached rubber cap and connect the AC adaptor.

Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connection in- structions.

When recharging starts, the “H” charging indica- tor flashes on the unit’s display.

4 When recharging is complete, un- plug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet and the DC IN jack.

Using dry-cell batteries (not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries.

The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell batteries is identical to that for rechargeable batteries.

Battery indicator

AC adaptor

Note.

Household AC outlet

Note.

≥Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi- mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. If the operating time on one full charge becomes noticeably shorter than it used to be, the battery has reached the end of

Battery indicator

Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Conserving power

The AC adaptor consumes 2.0W when the unit is turned off with [∫,OPR OFF]. 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 nec- essary before use.

Using rechargeable batteries (not included)

Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries. ≥Optional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B)

Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them. The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter- ies other than those specifically designed for it.

Recharging procedure

1 Open the dual locks with both hands and raise the disc lid.

2 Open the battery lid, and place the rechargeable batteries inside the unit.

+

2

+ 1

Be sure to close the battery lid properly.

HOLD Function

HOLD

Hold mode

SL-SW895 ONLY

VOL

HOLD

HOLD

Hold mode

its service life and should be replaced.

≥Recharging only be performed when the unit is pow- ered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batteries while playing a CD.)

≥The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be- come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not a malfunction.

≥Turn the unit off before replacing the rechargeable batteries.

If the battery lid

Removing

comes loose

batteries

Insert the protrusions

Push up on the battery

on the lid into the

in the direction

cutouts on both sides

indicated by the arrow,

of the compartment.

then lift out.

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Using the car adaptor

The SL-SW891C comes with a car adaptor. Be sure to use the adaptor specially designed for this model. (Refer to the separate installation instructions.)

Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9), available as an optional accessory for SL-SW895 and SL-SW890. The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s batteries while in the car.

For SL-SW895/SL-SW890

CAUTION:

Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac- tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and closed.)

HOLD function prevents the following:

≥Powering on the unit accidentally (which can cause the batteries to run down).

≥Play being cut off unexpectedly in the middle of a se- lection.

To use the HOLD function

Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.

SL-SW895 ONLY

The unit and the stereo headphones with a remote con- trol have [HOLD] switches, each of which works inde- pendently.

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.

If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, then disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor or batteries).

Re-connect the power source and continue op- eration.

Side panel of the unit

Be sure to cover the headphone jack, OUT jack and DC IN jack with the rubber caps when they are not in use.

“(” indication

When the unit is in hold mode, pressing any button causes the indication “(” to appear on the display.

When the unit is powered off:

The “(” indication appears only when [1;] is pressed.

Before operating the buttons

Be absolutely sure to move HOLD to release the unit from the hold mode.

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SL-SW895, SL-SW890, SL-SW891C specifications

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