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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 AC
adaptors can damage the unit.
Connect the AC adaptor.
2 Connect the AC adaptor.(Refer to Using the AC adaptor for connection
instructions.) Recharging starts and the
charging indicator flashes on the display. When
the rechargeable batteries fully recharge the
charging indicator disappears.
3 When charging is complete, unplug
the AC adaptor from the household
AC outlet and DC IN jack.
Note!-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. Replace the batteries.
-Recharging may only be performed when the unit is
off.
-The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-
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 household AC
outlet, ensure you disconnect the AC adaptor from the
units [DC IN 4.5 V K
] terminal.
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 flash if rechargeable
batteries other than those designated by Panasonic
are used.
Using the car adaptor
SL-MP36C includes a car adaptor. Refer to the sepa-
rate Installation Instructions.
For SL-MP35, obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) avail-
able as an optional accessory.
The car adaptor can be used to recharge the units bat-
teries while in the car.
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 contin-
ue operation.
DC IN 4.5 VK
DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)
Back panel of the unitHousehold
AC outlet
AC adaptor
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TRACK ALBUMMP3 M1RND S-XBS Battery indicator
Location of Controls
AMemory/recall button
(MEMORY)
BMode button (MODE)
CDisplay
DS-XBS button (S-XBS)
EHeadphone volume control
(i, VOLUME, j)
FSkip/search buttons
(:, 9)
GPlay/pause button (1/;)
HStop/operation off button (-)
IOpen switch (OPEN 1)JAlbum skip buttons
(M
ALBUM L
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KDisplay button (DISPLAY)
LAlbum mode button
(ALBUM MODE)
MHeadphone jack (Ë)
NHold switch (HOLD)
OCD release button (PUSH)
PHole for car mounting base
QDC IN jack
(DC IN 4.5 V K)
OPEN
HOLD
HOLD
Conserving powerTo save power when the unit is not to be used for a long
time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet.
Note!Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the
AC adaptor.
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DC IN 4.5 VK
HOLD mode
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 functionSet [HOLD] to the HOLD position.
indicationWhen the unit is in HOLD mode,
pressing any button causes the indica-
tion, to appear on the display.
When the unit is offThe indication appears only
when [1/;] is pressed.
HOLD Function
-Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries.
-Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge-
able batteries.
Using 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
Recharging procedure
1 Insert the special rechargeable bat-
teries into the unit.
Using dry cell batteries
(not included)
After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two LR6,
AA, UM-3 alkaline batteries.
The procedure for inserting and removing dry cell
batteries is identical to that for rechargeable bat-
teries.
CAUTION:Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move [HOLD] to release
the unit from the HOLD mode.
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For U.S.A
To order the optional AC adaptorRP-AC46contact 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.
Back panel
of the unit
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Sequential Play Basic Play
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2 HOLD
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OPEN
OPEN
VOLUME
OPEN
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TRACK ALBUM
MP3 M 1 RND S-XBS L
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Label must face upward.
Track number in play
Elapsed playing time of each track
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Plug type:
3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo Close the lid.
Button Display/reference Operation
To pause play
To stop play
To turn off the
unit
Skip forward/
backward
(skip function)
Rapid forward/
backward
(search function)
Off mode
Stop mode
For your reference:
indication
This indication appears for about 30 seconds if [1/;] is
pressed when no disc is loaded in the unit or if the disc
is not properly secured.
indicationThis indication appears for about 10 minutes when the
lid is opened. (However, the indication does not appear
when the unit is off.)
Removing discs1 Press [-] to stop play and disc rotation. 2 Slide [OPEN1] to open the lid. 3 Press [PUSH] to release the disc. Do not stop the disc by hand or try to remove it before it
stops rotating. This can damage CDs.
Note!
Never insert foreign objects into the unit.
Auto-off functionIf you leave the unit in stop mode for about 10 minutes
(30 seconds if disc is not loaded), it turns off to save the
batteries.
OPEN
PUSHPUSH
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-During program play (page 4), these buttons are
used to skip forward or backward through the
programmed sequence of tracks.
-You cannot skip to tracks that have been played
in random or random repeat play (page 4).
-During program play, 1-track repeat play, random
play and random repeat play (page 4), search op-
eration is limited to the current track only. Press during play.
Press during play.
Press during stop mode.
Press during play.
(Press [:] twice to skip to the
beginning of the previous track.)Press again to restart play.
Press and hold during play.
BackwardForward
ALBUMMP3 M1RND S-XBS
TRACK ALBUMMP3 M1RND S-XBS
Total number of tracks
Total playing time
Resume function notes-Opening the lid while in the stop mode or replacing the disc while in the off mode cancels the function. (It may re-
main active if you replace a disc in the off mode.)
-Play may resume from the beginning of the next track if you stopped play near the end of a track.
-The resume function works automatically and cannot be turned off.No indicator is shown.
Resume functionPlay starts from the beginning of
the current track the next time you
press [1/;].
Note on CD-R and CD-RWThis unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and
CD-RW that have been finalized §upon completion
of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R
or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.
§Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW
players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.
Follow steps 1-5.In step 2:Connect the stereo headphones or stereo earphones to the [Ë] jack. (Plug in firmly.)
In step 5:The volume range is 0-25. Press and hold to change the volume successively. The volume changes when
pressed while the level is displayed. If any other display is shown, it changes to show the current level.
-The music symbols flash randomly during play.
-Play stops automatically when all the tracks have been played.
