Power Supply Preparations

Refer to the specifications (page 6) for information on operating times when using dry cell batteries.

Using dry cell batteries (not included)

Insert two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline bat- teries.

 

 

2

1

3

-

+

 

 

If the battery lid

Removing batteries

comes loose

Push up on the battery

Slide the lid back into

in the direction indicat-

place horizontally.

ed by the arrow. Then

 

lift it out.

 

Note!

The dry cell batteries should be changed when the unit is off.

Using rechargeable batteries (not included)

If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.

This unit cannot recharge batteries. The battery indi- cator will not function correctly when using recharge- able batteries.

Using the AC adaptor (not included)

Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Use of other AC adaptors can damage the unit.

To order the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46contact 1- 800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

Connect the AC adaptor.

DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

Household AC outlet

Back panel of the unit

AC adaptor

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.

Note!

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

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

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

Battery indicator

CS-XBSTRAIN

Battery indicator

ALL1 M

RANDOM

SORRY

This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out of power. Power is cut off completely a short while later. 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.

Using the car adaptor (not included)

Use only the recommended car adaptor. Use of other car adaptors can damage the unit.

Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) available as an optional accessory.

CAUTION:

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

Location of Controls

A B C D

C

E

F

I J K L

Back panel of the unit

G H G

A Display

I Hold switch (HOLD)

B Memory/recall button

J Headphone jack (Ë)

(MEMORY/RECALL)

K CD release button (PUSH)

C Headphone volume control

L Open switch (OPEN 1)

buttons (VOL i,j)

M Hole for car mounting base

D EQ button (EQ)

N DC IN jack

E Mode button (MODE)

(DC IN 4.5 V K)

F Play/pause button (1;)

 

G Skip/search buttons

 

(:, 9 6 , 5)

 

H Stop/operation off button

 

(,OPR OFF)

 

M N

HOLD Function

HOLD

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.

Before operating the buttons

Be sure to move [HOLD] to release the unit from the HOLD mode.

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Panasonic SL-SX290, SL-SX293 operating instructions Power Supply Preparations, Location of Controls, Hold Function