Panasonic SL-SX286J User Manual
Removing batteries
Push up on the battery in
the direction indicated by
the arrow. Then lift it out.
the direction indicated by
the arrow. Then lift it out.
If the battery lid
comes loose
comes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
place horizontally.
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Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries.
Using dry cell batteries
Insert two “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries.
Note
!
≥
The dry cell battteries should be changed when the
unit is off.
unit is off.
Using the AC adaptor
(not included)
(not included)
Be sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor.
Optional AC adaptor: RP-AC46
Optional AC adaptor: RP-AC46
Connect the 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.
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.
the AC adaptor.
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
(not included)
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries.
Recharge the batteries before use.
The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter-
ies other than those specially designed for it.
Optional batteries : P-3GAVA/2B
Recharge the batteries before use.
The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter-
ies other than those specially designed for it.
Optional batteries : P-3GAVA/2B
Recharging procedure
1
Insert the special rechargeable bat-
teries into the unit.
teries into the unit.
(Refer to “Using the dry cell batteries”.The proce-
dure for inserting and removing rechargeable bat-
teries is identical to that for dry cell batteries.)
dure for inserting and removing rechargeable bat-
teries is identical to that for dry cell batteries.)
2
Connect the AC adaptor.
(Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connection
instructions.) Recharging starts and the “
instructions.) Recharging starts and the “
H
”
charging indicator flashes on the unit’s display.
The indicator goes out when charging is complete.
The indicator goes out when charging is complete.
3
When recharging is complete, un-
plug the AC adaptor from the house-
hold AC outlet and the DC IN jack.
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 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.
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.
powered off.
≥
The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-
come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
a malfunction.
come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
a malfunction.
≥
Leaving the AC adaptor connected can cause the bat-
teries to go flat. After recharging the batteries, discon-
necting the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet, en-
sure you disconnect the adaptor from the unit’s [DC IN
4.5 V
teries to go flat. After recharging the batteries, discon-
necting the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet, en-
sure you disconnect the adaptor from the unit’s [DC IN
4.5 V
K
] terminal.
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.
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.
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.
batteries other than those designated by Panasonic
are used.
Using the car adaptor
(not included)
(not included)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) available
as an optional accessory.
as an optional accessory.
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s bat-
teries while in the car.
teries while in the car.
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor
and batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.
disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor
and batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.
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2
3
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.
DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V
K
)
Back panel of the unit
Household
AC outlet
AC outlet
AC adaptor
S-XBS
TRAIN
TRAIN
ALL
RANDOM
SORRY
1
M
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Battery indicator
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.
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.)
short, accidental button presses. (The
disc lid can still be opened and closed.)
The HOLD function prevents the
following:
following:
≥
The unit is powered on accidentally
when not in use, causing the batteries
to run down.
when not in use, causing the batteries
to run down.
≥
A button is accidentally pressed during
play, interrupting the operation.
play, interrupting the operation.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
The unit and wired remote control have
HOLD functions, each of which works in-
dependently.
HOLD functions, each of which works in-
dependently.
“
(
” indication
When the main unit is in HOLD mode,
pressing any button causes the indica-
tion “
pressing any button causes the indica-
tion “
(
” to appear on the display.
When the unit is powered off
The “
(
” indication appears only
when [
1;
] (main unit) is pressed.
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD mode
HOLD Function
≥
Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries.
≥
Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge-
able batteries.
able batteries.