Panasonic sl s 260 owners manual

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Precautions

Galore using this unit. be sure to lead the applicable
items ol the operating instructions and thuso satiety sugv
gastrons celeluliy.

Allerwards keep them handy tor Itrlura relevance. Take
spedal care to iollw the warnings Indicated on ma unit
ilselt as well as In the operating Instructions.

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1. PM! Source-Tito unit should be connected to
power supply only at the type described in the ripar-
atlng rrlstructluria ur as marked on the unit Use only
the AC amulet or car adaptor described in the oper-
ating instructions when "charging.

2. Pollrhatlon-v-II ll'ro will is equipped wlth a polarizad
AC 9W8! plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). that plug will ill irlla the AC outlet only one
way. This is a safety leature. It you are unable to in-
sert the plug lufly into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. it the plug shouid still "iii to iii. contaa your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not do-
teal the satety purposs oi tho potarizad plug.

3. Car. at AC adapter-7 Take care Ihal the curd DI the
AC adaulor shuuld be muted st: that they are not
liksty in be walked on ur pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Never take hold at the AC
adaptor it your hand is wet. and always grasp the
plug body when connecting or disconnecting ii

A. Nonuu Periods-When not In use. be sure to dis-
connect the AC adaptor Irom the AC power oullsl.

5. Bamrlos-ll the $61 is nul used tor a long period 01
time or is used only from an AC power source. re-
lnave a! the batteries to prevent potential damage
due in posimle battery leakage. Do not mix batteries
told and newt or dlftererrt types 04 batteries

Installation

Maintenance

I Environment

1.

3.

mm and uoirturr Do not use this unit naar
walormtor eilampla. near a bathtub. washbawl.
swimming pnol. or the Ina. Damp basements should
alsa be avoidtxt.

. Condanmlon-Mmsmre may form an the "BM in

the intinwrng munitions.

Iimmadialely utter a healer has been turllnd on

Iln a steamy or very hunt-d room

owilan lite Ultll is suddenly rnuved [mm 3 acid envi-
lnnlnanl lo a warm one. ti morslura farms made
this unit. it may not operate pmparty Tn onrrem thrs
problem wart ahmli one hour tor the mmstulc to
evaporate.

Heat-Never use or place this ullrt near a mat

source. 00 not leave tl in an automublla exposed in

direct sunligiil tor a long time with [ma doors and win-

dows ckised as this may dalurm the cabinet

I Placement

1.

2.

3.

Foreign Material-Care should be taken so that Db»
tools do not tell min and liquids are not spilled into
the unit. 00 not subject lhlfl unit to excesswe smoke.
mist. mechanical vibration. or shock.
Magnetism-The unit should be situated away lrom
equipment or devices that generate strong magnet:
Iiolds,

Stacking-a Do not place any objects. on top at the
unit.

(Sea page 7 tor details.)

Clean the cabinet. panel and controls with a suit cloth
ligtrity moistened with mild detergent solution

Do not use any Iype oi abrasive pad. scounrlg powder
or salvcnl sum as HICU'KJI ur benzlna

Service

1. Damage Flaq rig Service-The unit would he

sarvroed by nlialllied service personnel when:

(a) The AC adaptor is damaged; or

(b) Ohtecrs have ialien or liquid has been SpIIlEU
into the unit. or

(cl the uan has bean exposed in rain: or

(d) The will dolls not appeal to apatite normally nr
exllibrlx a marked change in perlonnance. or

is) The unit has been chapped, M the enclosure
damaged,

2. Servicing-The user should not attempt to servrca
the unn beyond that described in the operating in-
sinictions All other servicing should be retarrad to
an authorized servvce parsonnel,

For the addrnss a! an authorized sonic-trier:
In (It. U.S.A.1-000-211-7262 or web site
(http:/vawpamsonimcom)

in Canada 9056245505 or web site
(www.mrlasonic.ca/fdbcku.htm)

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Power

pply Preparat'o s

Refer to the specifications (page B) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-celi batteries.

Using the AC adaptor

Connect the AC adaptor supplied.
oc IN jack ( see DO IN 4.5 V)
AC power
outlet

The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according to
the model.

Using rechargeable batteries

Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries for SL-SZGO
and SL-S261C.

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.

oSupplied batteries for SL-SZSS (RP-BPSO)

oOptionaI batteries (P~SGAVAIZB. SH-CDBSD)

Recharging procedure

Insert the special rechargeable bat-
teries into the unit.

2 Connect the AC adaptor.
(Reter to Using the AC adaptor' for connection
instructions.)
Recharging starts and the I" charging indicator
flashes on and off on the units display panel.
When the rechargeable batteries fully recharge the
charging indicator disappears.

HOLD Function

3 When rechargin is complete, un-
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plug the AC adaptor from the power
outlet and the DC IN jack.

Ilt takes approximately 3 hours to fully recharge the
supplied rechargeable batteries. (SL-SZGS)

'Rechargeabie 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.

'Fiecharging may only be performed when the unit is
powered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batter-
ies while playing a CD.)

0The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-
come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not
a 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-SZSIC comes with a car adaptor. Be sure to
use the adaptor specially designed for this model.
(Refer to the separate installation instructions.)

Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDCQ) for SL-
SZSO and SL-SZGS, available as an optional accessory.
The car adaptor can be used'to recharge the unit's bat.
teries while in the car.

CAUTION: (SL-SZSO/SL-SZSS)
Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDCQ manufac»
tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co..Ltd.

Using dry-cell batteries
(not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor. insen two AA"
(LRG) alkaline batteries.

The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell
batteries is Identical to that for rechargeable bat-
teries.

Battery indicator

1'! - Battery indicator
lu Iir'iB

This indicator flashes on and off when the batteries are
almost out of power. Power is cut off completely a short
while later.

Rechargeable batteries: Recharge batteries.
Drycell batteries: Replace batteries with new ones.

DThe 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.

OThe battery indicator may not flash it rechargeable
batteries, other than those designated by Panasonic,
are used.

If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,
then disconnect the power sources (the AC
adaptor and batteries).

Flo-connect the power source and continue op-
eration.

Location of Controls

HOLD mode

This function causes the unit to ignore

"ha ,' d indication

Back panel of
the unit

short. accidental button presses. (The
disc lid can still be opened and closed.)

The HOLD function prevents the

following:

OPowering on the unit accidentally
(which can cause the batteries to go
dead).

oPIay being cut off unexpectedly in the
middle of a selection.

To use the HOLD function
et HOLD to the HOLD position.

When the unit is in hold status. pressing
any button (other than the OPEN button)
causes the indication ho ,' d" to appear
on the display.

When the unit is powered off

The ha I d" indication appears only
when [> II] is pressed.

Before operating the buttons
Be sure to move HOLD to release
the unit from the hold mode.

o Skip/search buttons
(H4, m <<,>>)

9 Display

9 Stop/power off button
(I, POWEFi OFF)

0 Play/pause button (> ll)

6 Repeat button (REP)

G Memory/recall button
(MEMORY/RECALL)

6 Open button (OPEN)

0 Headphones volume control
(VOLUME)

0 Anti-shock button (A.SHOCK)
o SXBS button (S-XBS)
0 Headphone jack (0)
0 Play mode selector
(RESUME, NORMAL, RANDOM)
0 Hold switch (HOLD)
0 CD release button (PUSH)
6 Out jack (OUT)
0 DC in jack
(es-e Dc IN 4.5 V)
0 Hole for car insulator mount-
ing screw