Panasonic SL-SX270 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries.
Using the AC adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
DC IN jack (DO IN 4.5 V e-.C--_ )
Household
AC outlet
AC a_aptoT:
Conserving power
"the AC adaptor consumes 2,0 W when the unit is
turned off with [II,OPR OFF]. To save power when the
unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AO
adaptor from the household AC oVZiet. F_eprogTam
tracks if necessary before use.
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
Obtain the optional rechargeable battedes.
Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them.
The unit cannot be used 'Locharge rechergeable batter-
ies other than those specially designed for it.
eOptional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B)
Recharging procedure
1
Insert the special rechargeable bat-
terles into the unit,
2
Connect the AC adaptor.
{Refer to "Us_r_g the AC adaptor" for connection
instructions.) Recharging starts and the "_1"
charging indicator flashes on and off on the unit's
display. When the rechargeable batteries fully
recharge the charging indicator disappears.
3
When recharging is complete, un-
plug the AC adaptor from the
household AC outlet and the DC IN
jack.
eRechargeable 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.
eRecharging may only be pedormed when the _._it is
powered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batter-
ies while playing a CD.)
•*The AO adaptor aP,d rect',srgeat_e battehas may be-
come warm while recherg=ng is in progress, This is not
malfunction.
If the battery lid
comes loOSe
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
Removing batteries
Push up on the battery
in the direction indicat-
ed by the arrow. Then
lift it out,
Using the car adaptor
The SL-SX27tC and SL-SX272C come with a car
adaptor. Be sure to use the adaptor specially designed
for these models.
(Refer to the separate installation instructions.]
Se sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) for SL-
SX270 and SL-SX275 available as an optional accesso-
ry.
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit's bat-
teries while in the car.
CAUTION: (SL-SX270/SL-SX275)
Use onlycar adaptor, M odel: SH-CDC9manufac-
tured byMataushita E lecthc lodusfrk_l Co,,Ltd,
Using dry-cell batteries
(not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two "AA"
(LR6) alkaline batteries.
The procedure for inserting and removing dry-Cell
batteries is identical to that for rechargeable bat-
teries.
Battery indicator
/
Battery indicator
(
This indicator flashes on and off when the batteries are
almost out of power. Power is cut off completely a short
while later.
aechargeable batteries: Recharge batteries.
Ory-cett batteries: Replace batteries with new ones.
• 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,
eThe battery indicator may not flash if rechargeable
batteries other than those designated by Panasonic
are used
I
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, I
then disconnect the power sources (the AC
adaptor and batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.
I HOLD
HOLD mode
This function causes the unit to ignore
short, acQdental button presses. (The
dtsc lid can still be opened and closed.{
The HOLD function prevents the
following:
ePowedng on the unit accidentally
{which can cause the batteries to run
down).
ePlay being cut off unexpectedly in the
middle of a selection.
To use the HOLD function
Set {HOLD] to the HOLD position.
"/_o ' o'" indication
When the unit is in HOLD status, press-
ing any button causes the indication
"ho f d" to appear on the display.
When the uriit is powered off
The "}_o_I" indication appears only
when [IbllJ is pressed.
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.
tL Back
t_ the unit
O Stop/operation off button
(II,OPR OFF)
Skip/search buttons
(I<<, _
<<,
i_p-)
O Display
i_ Anti-shock button (A.SHOCK)
Play/pause button (1_1 I)
Play mode selector
(NOR, RANDOM, RESUME)
• Holcl switch (HOLD)
Headphone jack (_)
O Headphone volume control
(VOLUME)
EO button (EQ)
Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
• ISL.SX=72C ONLY I
Remote sensor (SENSOR)
Repeat button ( _ )
O Open switch (OPEN)
CD release button (PUSH)
O Hole for car mounting base
/hand grip adaptor
DC in jack
(DC
IN 4.5 V O-C--e
)