Power Supply Preparations; Hold Function; Anti-Skip System; Using The Rechargeable Batteries - Panasonic SL-CT490 Operating Instructions Manual

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 (not included)
Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Using other
adaptors can cause overheating which can lead to fire.
For U.S.A
To order the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46 contact 1-
800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
For Canada
Be sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46.
it is available through your Panasonic dealer.
Connect the AC adaptor.
DC IN jack (K DC IN 4.5 V)
HOLD
DC IN 4.5V
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.

Using the rechargeable batteries

(not included)
Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries.
Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them.
The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter-
ies other than those specially designed for it.
Optional batteries: P-3GAVA/2B
Charging procedure
1
Insert the special rechargeable bat-
teries into the unit.
OPEN
OPEN
1

HOLD function

HOLD
HOLD mode
EQ
HOLD
HOLD mode
2
2
Connect the AC adaptor.
(Refer to "Using the AC adaptor".)
Recharging starts and the "H" charging indicator
flashes on the unit's display. The indicator goes
out when charging is complete.
3
When charging is complete, unplug
the AC adaptor from the household
AC outlet and DC IN jack.
≥Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries.
≥Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge-
able batteries.
Note!
≥Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi-
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mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. The batteries
the unit
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.
≥The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-
Household
come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
AC outlet
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 AC adaptor from the unit's
[ K DC IN 4.5 V] terminal.
If the battery lid
comes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
Using the dry cell batteries
2
(not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two "LR6,
3
OPEN AA, UM3" alkaline batteries.
-
The procedure for inserting and removing dry cell
+
batteries is identical to that for rechargeable batter-
ies.
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, interrupt-
ing the operation.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
The unit and wired remote control have HOLD func-
HOLD
tions, each of which works independently.
(
"
Release
When the main unit is in HOLD mode, pressing any but-
ton causes the indication "(" to appear on the dis-
HOLD
play.
When the unit is powered off
The "(" indication appears only when [1/;] (main
unit) is pressed.
HOLD
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release the unit from
Release
the HOLD mode.
Removing
batteries
Push up on the battery
in the direction indicat-
ed by the arrow. Then
lift it out.
OPEN
OPEN
" indication
Battery indicator
S-XBS
C
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.
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.
≥The battery indicator may not be displayed if recharge-
able batteries other than those designated by
Panasonic are used.
Using the car adaptor (not included)
Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9), available
as an optional accessory.
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit's bat-
teries while in the car.
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during
use, disconnect the power source (the AC
adaptor or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and contin-
ue operation.

Anti-Skip System

This system deals with skipping in a variety
of ways:
≥The thinner and lighter construction makes the unit
less susceptible to vibration.
≥An anti-skip mechanism prevents skipping caused
when play speed changes due to swinging of the unit.
≥A recovery system immediately returns the laser pick-
up to its original position if it is knocked off the track by
a strong shock.
≥Anti-skip (max. 48 seconds) memory fills in interrup-
tions caused by bumps and vibrations.
The anti-skip system works automatically while the
system is on and cannot be canceled.
.
When bumps continue repeatedly
The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is inter-
rupted.
S-XBS
Note!
≥While the system is on, the disc rotates at a higher
rate than usual in collecting extra audio data. This
could result in a slight increase in disc rotation noise.
≥The anti-skip memory compresses digital signals.