Concerning Compact DiscsOnly compact discs bearing this mark can be used with this unit.However, continued use of irregular shaped CDs can damage the unit.Handling precautions≥If you are taking the CD from acold to a warm environment, mois-ture may form on the CD. Wipe thisoff with a soft, dry, lint-free clothbefore using the CD.≥Do not write on the label side witha ball-point pen or other writing in-strument.≥Do not use record cleaning sprays,benzine, thinner, static electricity pre-vention liquids or any other solvent.≥Do not attach labels or stickers toCDs. (Do not use CDs with ex-posed adhesive from tape or leftover peeled off stickers.)≥Do not use scratch-proof protec-tors, etc.Storage precautionsBe sure to store CDs in their casesto protect them from dust, scratches,and warping.Do not place or store CDs in thefollowing places≥Locations exposed to direct sun-light≥Humid or dusty locations≥Locations directly exposed to aheat vent or heating appliance≥In the glove compartment or on therear deck of an automobileIf the surface is dirtyWipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.Wipe from the center toward the circumference.How to hold a discHow to store the disc in its caseHow to remove a disc from its caseLabel side upPlay surface (shiny surface)Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Osaka 542-8588, Japanp RQT5656-1BF0101KN1011Dear CustomerThank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety,please read these instructions care-fully.Supplied AccessoriesCheck the packing carton for these accessories.SL-CT580Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read theseinstructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.Portable CD playerOperating InstructionsAC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1For United Kingdom (RFEA403B-S)For others (RFEA403A-S)Wired remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1(N2QCBD000010)Stereo earphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1(L0BAB0000124)External battery case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1(RFA1572-H)Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.[Refer to “Using rechargeable batteries” (page 3) for the parts marked with an asterisk(°).]EBNote:“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.°Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . 2Battery carrying case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1(RFC0062-X)Remove the rechargeable batteriesfrom their case before use.CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTSOR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURESOTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREINMAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA-TION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT RE-PAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED PERSONNEL.WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC-TRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.GN