2Using the AC adaptor (not included)Use only the recommended AC adaptor. Use of otherAC adaptors can damage the unit.Connect the AC adaptor.Conserving powerTo save power when the unit is not to be used for a longtime, unplug the AC adaptor from the household ACoutlet.Power Supply PreparationsRefer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using dry cell batteries.CAUTION:Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufac-tured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Battery indicatorThis indicator flashes when the batteries are almost outof power. Power is cut off a short while later. Replacebatteries with new ones.Note!How long the unit continues to operate after the batteryindicator starts flashing depends on the type of batteriesand on whether you are using the unit to play CDs orthe radio.Using the car adaptor (not included)Use only the recommended car adaptor. Use of othercar adaptors can damage the unit.Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9) availableas an optional accessory.DC IN4.5VIf the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,disconnect the power source (the AC adaptoror batteries).Re-connect the power source and continueoperation.DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)Back panel ofthe unitHouseholdAC outletAC adaptorBattery indicatorCS-XBSAUTO RANDOMMEMORYFMAMVOLMONOCITYTUNEDSORRY1 MImportant note about the memoryand the power supplyTo preserve the contents of the memory, ensurethe unit has a constant supply of power.≥Turn the unit off before changing the batteries andbefore connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.≥The unit can maintain the memory without powerfor about one minute. Change batteries or recon-nect the AC adaptor within this time.≥As a precaution, insert batteries even when usingthe AC adaptor or car adaptor.For U.S.A.To order the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46 contact1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panason-ic.com).For CanadaBe sure to obtain the optional AC adaptor RP-AC46, available through your Panasonic dealer.Using dry cell batteries(not included)Insert two “LR6, AA, UM-3” alkalinebatteries.Note!The dry cell batteries should be changed when the unitis off.Using rechargeable batteries(not included)≥If rechargeable batteries are to be used, rechargeablebatteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommend-ed.≥This unit cannot recharge batteries. The battery indi-cator will not function correctly when using recharge-able batteries.Removing batteriesPush up on the batteryin the direction indicat-ed by the arrow. Thenlift it out.If the battery lidcomes looseSlide the lid back intoplace horizontally.OPEN1OPEN+-23OPENOPENLocation of ControlsOPENËHOLDJKLMND E GFHIBACODC IN4.5VP QËOPENHOLDOPR OFFMEMORY/RECALLTUNINGMODEFM MODEMONO/ST30 STATION MEMORYPORTABLE CD PLAYERSL-SV500VOLVOLS-XBSRADIO/BANDFM RECEPTCITY/NORMODEA Stop/operation off button(∫, OPR OFF)B Tuning/skip/search buttons(9/i, :/j)C Memory/recall button(MEMORY/RECALL)D Tuning mode select button(TUNING MODE)E DisplayF S-XBS button (S-XBS)G Tuner on/band select button(RADIO/BAND)H Headphone volume controlbuttons (VOLi, VOLj)I Play/pause button (1/;)J Sensitivity control, play modebutton(FM RECEPT%CITY/NOR, MODE)K Open switch (OPEN1)L Monaural/stereo button(FM MODE MONO/ST)M Headphone jack (Ë)N Hold switch (HOLD)O CD release button (PUSH)P Hole for car mounting baseQ DC IN jack(DC IN 4.5 V K)HOLDËOPENHOLDOPR OFFMEMORY/RECALLTUNINGMODEFM MODEMONO/ST30 STATION MEMORYPORTABLE CD PLAYERSL-SV500VOLVOLS-XBSRADIO/BANDFM RECEPTCITY/NORMODEHOLD mode Before operating the buttonsBe sure to move [HOLD] to releasethe unit from the HOLD mode.This function causes the unit to ignoreshort, accidental button presses. (Thedisc lid can still be opened and closed.)The HOLD function prevents thefollowing:≥The unit is powered on accidentallywhen not in use, causing the batteriesto run down.≥A button is accidentally pressed duringplay, interrupting the operation.To use the HOLD functionSet [HOLD] to the HOLD position.“(” indicationWhen 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 onlywhen [1/;] or [RADIO/BAND] ispressed.HOLD FunctionBack panelof the unit