Panasonic SL-SW890 User Manual
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Take off the attached rubber cap
and connect the AC adaptor.
and connect the AC adaptor.
Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connection in-
structions.
When recharging starts, the “
structions.
When recharging starts, the “
H
” charging indica-
tor flashes on the unit’s display.
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When recharging is complete, un-
plug the AC adaptor from the
household AC outlet and the DC IN
jack.
plug the AC adaptor from the
household AC outlet and the DC IN
jack.
Note
.
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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
its service life and should be replaced.
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
its service life and should be replaced.
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Recharging only be performed when the unit is pow-
ered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batteries
while playing a CD.)
ered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batteries
while playing a CD.)
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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.
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Turn the unit off before replacing the rechargeable
batteries.
batteries.
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.
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
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.
connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Note
.
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 [
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.
from the household AC outlet. Reprogram tracks if nec-
essary before use.
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
(not included)
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries.
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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.
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.
hands and raise the disc lid.
2
Open the battery lid, and place the
rechargeable batteries inside the
unit.
rechargeable batteries inside the
unit.
Be sure to close the battery lid properly.
Using dry-cell batteries
(not included)
(not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “AA”
(LR6) alkaline batteries.
(LR6) alkaline batteries.
The procedure for inserting and removing
dry-cell batteries is identical to that for
rechargeable batteries.
dry-cell batteries is identical to that for
rechargeable batteries.
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
!
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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.
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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.
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Removing
batteries
batteries
Push up on the battery
in the direction
indicated by the arrow,
then lift out.
in the direction
indicated by the arrow,
then lift out.
If the battery lid
comes loose
comes loose
Insert the protrusions
on the lid into the
cutouts on both sides
of the compartment.
on the lid into the
cutouts on both sides
of the compartment.
HOLD Function
This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental
button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and
closed.)
button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and
closed.)
HOLD function prevents the following:
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Powering on the unit accidentally (which can cause
the batteries to run down).
the batteries to run down).
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Play being cut off unexpectedly in the middle of a se-
lection.
lection.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
The unit and the stereo headphones with a remote con-
trol have [HOLD] switches, each of which works inde-
pendently.
trol have [HOLD] switches, each of which works inde-
pendently.
HOLD
VOL
HOLD
HOLD
1
2
Battery indicator
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.
then disconnect the power sources (the AC
adaptor or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.
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+
1
2
Hold mode
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.
jack and DC IN jack with the rubber caps
when they are not in use.
DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V
K
)
Household
AC outlet
AC outlet
Side panel of the unit
AC adaptor
“
(
” indication
When the unit is in hold mode, pressing any button
causes the indication “
causes the indication “
(
” to appear on the display.
When the unit is powered off:
The “
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.
unit from the hold mode.
SL-SW895 ONLY
Hold mode
SL-SW895 ONLY