A
5
Car audio
Connection
is not
always
possible.
Car stereo cassette adaptor (RP-CK455§) (not included)
Set the unit’s volume to 10–15.
To CD or AUXterminals
Audio
system
Audio cable(not included)
When the unit is connected to other equipment, adjust the volume on the
connected equipment.
(Product numbers correct as of January 2005. These may be subject to change.)
Main unitTurn off this unit and the other equipment before connection.
Insert each plug fully.[Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8in.) stereo]
Connections
Set the unit’s volume to 10–15.
Playing MP3
MP3: A method of compressing data with little loss to the originalsound quality.
∫When creating MP3 files to play on this unit
Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)
∫Unit limitations
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session discs but if there are a lotof sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number ofsessions to a minimum to avoid this.≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in theorder you numbered them or may not play at all.
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.MP3
001album
CD-ROM drive
1

001track.mp3

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you
want to play
Naming tracks and albums
Extension
(
or.MP3)
002album
004track.mp3
005track.mp3
2
004album
008track.MP3
009track.MP3
003album
006track.mp3
007track.MP3
4
3
If you create an album like this, the
files may not play in the order you
numbered them.
The albums would play in the
order 1, 2, 3, 4.
(CD-DA/MP3 only)
For CD-DA format, use a music disc and finalize§it after recording. Theunit may not be able to play some discs due to the condition of therecording.
§A process performed after recording that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play
audio CD-R and CD-RW.
Up to 32 characters
Power SupplyNote on CD-R and CD-RW

Rechargeable batteries (not included)

Charge before initial use.Dry cell batteries (not included)
≥The battery indicator “ ” scrolls while charging and
disappears when finished.
≥You can charge the batteries before they are fully discharged.
The battery indicator
This indicator appears when the unit is on.
The unit switches offshortly after the indicatorstarts flashing.
≥Before play starts the battery indicator level may temporarily
go down or flash although the batteries are not drained. It
appears correctly once you start play.
≥The battery indicator level may differ when listening to a CD
or the radio.
≥The battery indicator level may briefly go down when
changing from CD to radio or vice versa. It appears correctly
immediately afterwards.
As a safety precaution this unit is constructed so it is not
possible to charge ordinary batteries. For details, check with
your dealer.
When charging, use only thefollowing Panasonic Ni-Cdrechargeable batteries.P-3GAVA/2B (set of 2)You cannot charge any otherbattery types.
Insert in the same way as the dry cell batteries.
1
Turn the unit off (➪page 6, 7) before charging.

AC adaptor (not included)

The unit will also work when using the AC adaptor only.
Connect the AC adaptor (➪above).
∫To headphone jack
Headphones (included)
∫To DC IN jack
Car power adaptor (RP-CK455§) (not included)
≥Y
ou can charge the batteries
with this connection.
≥Noise may occur if listening
to the radio when using the
car power adaptor.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson multimedia.
≥Recharging/Play time ➪page 8, Specifications≥To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.
≥Close the battery lid so it is secure and flush with the battery
compartment. If it comes loose, it may scratch your discs.
“LR6, AA, UM-3”
alkaline batteries
Close lid
securely.
2
Open the lid.(➪page 6)
1
2
DC IN AC adaptor: RP-AC46(not included)
3
HouseholdAC outlet
This unit has
rubber caps
attached to the
DC IN jack and
headphones
jack. Open the
rubber caps to
use these
jacks.
(Lift up the left end when
removing.)
§The RP-CK455 set contains the car power adaptor and car stereo cassette
adaptor. Be sure to use these together for the car audio connection.