Using the AC adaptor
(not included)
Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Use of other
AC adaptors can damage the unit.
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.
Note
!
Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the
AC adaptor.
I
A
D
E
F
H
B
C
C
G
G
N
M
K
J
L
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, interrupting the operation.
To use the HOLD function
Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
“
(
” indication
When the unit is in HOLD mode, press-
ing any button causes the indication
“
(
” to appear on the display.
When the unit is powered off
The “
(
” indication appears only
when [
1;
] is pressed.
2
Power Supply Preparations
Refer to the specifications (page 6) for information on operating times when using dry cell batteries.
Using dry cell batteries
(not included)
Insert two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkaline bat-
teries.
Battery indicator
This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out
of power. Power is cut off completely a short while later.
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.
Using the car adaptor
SL-SX291C includes a car adaptor. Refer to the sepa-
rate “Installation Instructions”.
For SL-SX293 and SL-SX290, obtain the car adaptor
(SH-CDC9) available as an optional accessory.
Use only the recommended car adaptor. Use of other
car adaptors can damage the unit.
Removing batteries
Push up on the battery
in the direction indicat-
ed by the arrow. Then
lift it out.
If the battery lid
comes loose
Slide the lid back into
place horizontally.
If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
disconnect the power source (the AC adaptor
or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.
1
+
-
2
3
CAUTION:
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
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 120 V)
AC adaptor
S-XBS
TRAIN
TRAIN
ALL
RANDOM
SORRY
1
M
C
Battery indicator
Location of Controls
HOLD
Back panel of the unit
HOLD mode
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.
HOLD Function
Note
!
The dry cell batteries should be changed when the unit is off.
Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)
≥
If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeable
batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.
≥
This unit cannot recharge batteries. The battery indi-
cator will not function correctly when using recharge-
able batteries.
A
Display
B
Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)
C
Headphone volume control
buttons (VOL
i
,
j
)
D
EQ button (EQ)
E
Mode button
(
MODE
)
F
Play/pause button (
1;
)
G
Skip/search buttons
(
:
,
9 6
,
5
)
H
Stop/operation off button
(
∫
,OPR OFF)
I
Hold switch (HOLD)
J
Headphone jack (
Ë
)
K
CD release button (PUSH)
L
Open switch (OPEN
1
)
M
Hole for car mounting base
N
DC IN jack
(DC IN 4.5 V
K
)
For U.S.A.
To order the optional AC adaptor
RP-AC46
contact
1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panason-
ic.com).
For Canada
Be sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor
RP-AC46
.
It is available through your Panasonic dealer.
