Panasonic SL-CT590 User Manual
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Using dry cell batteries
(not included)
(not included)
The external battery case allows you to extend the max-
imum playing time of the unit by loading an additional
two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline batteries.
imum playing time of the unit by loading an additional
two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline batteries.
1
Open the cover of the external bat-
tery case and insert the batteries.
tery case and insert the batteries.
1 While pressing on the part marked “PUSH”
2 Open the case.
2 Open the case.
2
Connect the case to the battery
case terminal.
case terminal.
For your reference:
The unit can be powered by the batteries in the external
battery case alone. No batteries need to be loaded in
the player.
battery case alone. No batteries need to be loaded in
the player.
If the cover of the external battery case
comes loose:
comes loose:
Insert the protrusions on the cover into the holes in the
case.
case.
Note
!
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If rechargeable batteries and dry cell batteries are
used together, make sure to use fully charged
rechargeable batteries and new dry cell batteries.
used together, make sure to use fully charged
rechargeable batteries and new dry cell batteries.
≥
Do not swing the unit around while the battery case is
connected as this can cause damage to the connec-
tion and may be a danger to those around you.
connected as this can cause damage to the connec-
tion and may be a danger to those around you.
Using rechargeable batteries
Recharge the batteries before use.
Recharging procedure
1
Slide [OPEN ] to open the lid.
2
Open the battery lids and insert the
two rechargeable batteries.
two rechargeable batteries.
Press to open in step 1.
3
Connect the AC adaptor.
Recharging starts and a battery indicator appears
on the display as shown below.
on the display as shown below.
When the rechargeable batteries are fully re-
charged, the battery indicator disappears. (It takes
approximately 2 hours to fully recharge the sup-
plied rechargeable batteries.)
charged, the battery indicator disappears. (It takes
approximately 2 hours to fully recharge the sup-
plied rechargeable batteries.)
4
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. 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.
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.
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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 and dis-
connecting the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet,
ensure you disconnect the adaptor from the unit’s
[KDC IN 4.5 V ] terminal.
teries to go flat. After recharging the batteries and dis-
connecting the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet,
ensure you disconnect the adaptor from the unit’s
[KDC IN 4.5 V ] terminal.
Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry cell batteries.
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Using the AC adaptor
Use only the included AC adaptor. Using other adaptors
can cause overheating which can lead to fire.
can cause overheating which can lead to fire.
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
Refer to step 3 in “Using rechargeable batteries” for
connection instructions.
connection instructions.
Conserving power
The AC adaptor consumes 2.1 W when the unit is
turned off with [∫]. 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.
turned off with [∫]. 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.
Using the car adaptor (not included)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9), available
as an optional accessory.
as an optional accessory.
OPEN
OPEN
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LU
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OPEN
HOLD
MODE
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If the unit malfunctions or freezes during
use, disconnect the power sources (the
AC adaptor or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and contin-
ue operation.
use, disconnect the power sources (the
AC adaptor or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and contin-
ue operation.
2
PUSH
1
-
+
+
-
DC IN jack (K DC IN 4.5 V)
Back panel of
the unit
the unit
Household
AC outlet
AC outlet
AC adaptor
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s bat-
teries while in the car.
teries while in the car.
Battery indicator
The battery charge is shown in five levels on the dis-
play.
play.
When the battery indicator flashes
Power is cut off a short while later. Recharge the
rechargeable batteries or replace the dry cell batteries
with new ones.
rechargeable batteries or replace the dry cell batteries
with new ones.
Note
!
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When the unit is used with a AC adaptor, the battery
indicator is not displayed.
indicator is not displayed.
≥
The battery indicator may temporarily show a lower
level or otherwise not operate correctly when search-
ing and skipping, and also if the unit is used in an ex-
tremely cold environment.
level or otherwise not operate correctly when search-
ing and skipping, and also if the unit is used in an ex-
tremely cold environment.
≥
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 be displayed if recharge-
able batteries other than those designated by
Panasonic are used.
able batteries other than those designated by
Panasonic are used.
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Full
Empty
Scrolls
OPEN
OPEN
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OPE
OPE
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+
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2
3
3
2
If the battery lid comes loose
Insert the protrusions on the lid into the holes on both
sides of the compartment. Ensure the lid is correctly fit-
ted before closing it. Incorrect fitting can scratch your
CDs.
sides of the compartment. Ensure the lid is correctly fit-
ted before closing it. Incorrect fitting can scratch your
CDs.
Removing batteries
Press the end of the battery (-) and lift out.
Replacement
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries(HHF-AZ01)
2
1
OPEN
OPE
N
VO
LU
M
-
+
HO
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MO
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HOLD
2
1
Battery cover
Insert the end marked (j) first.
Battery case terminal
When using batteries
This unit includes a mechanism that extends the
life of the batteries by varying the rotation rate of
the motor. Motor noise may increase when the rate
changes.
If the noise bothers you
Use the AC adaptor to power the unit. The rotation
rate does not change while you are using the AC
adaptor.
The case’s plug can only be inserted one
way and this prevents it and the AC adaptor
from being connected at the same time. Do
not try to turn the plug after connecting it.
way and this prevents it and the AC adaptor
from being connected at the same time. Do
not try to turn the plug after connecting it.