Panasonic SL-SW895, SL-SW890, SL-SW891C User Manual

AC adaptor (RFEA415C-1S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Stereo headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RFEV505P-S1S)

(RFEV708P-HS)

Hand grip (RGQT0006-K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Car adaptor (SH-CDC12PEY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Car stereo cassette adaptor (SHCDM10B1PYK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Supplied Accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

Model No.

SL-SW895/SL-SW890

SL-SW891C

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Portable CD Player

Operating Instructions

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

Precautions

Before using this unit, be sure to read the applicable items of the operating instructions and these safety suggestions carefully. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as in the operating instructions.

Safety

1. Power Source—The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. Use only the AC adaptor or car adaptor described in the operating instructions when recharging.

2. Polarization—If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

3. Care of AC adaptor—Take care that the cord of the AC adaptor should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the AC adaptor if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting it.

4. Nonuse Periods —When not in use, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet.

5. Batteries—If the set is not used for a long period of time or is used only from an AC power source, remove all the batteries to prevent potential damage due to possible battery leakage. Do not mix batteries (old and new) or different types of batteries.

Installation

∫ Environment

1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near

water—for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided.

2. Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in the following conditions...

2. ≥immediately after a heater has been turned on.

2. ≥in a steamy or very humid room.

2. ≥when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold envi-

ronment to a warm one. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To correct this problem wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

3. Heat—Never use or place this unit near a heat source. Do not leave it in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long time with the doors and windows closed as this may deform the cabinet.

∫ Placement

1. Foreign Material —Care should be taken so that ob-

jects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

2. Magnetism—The unit should be situated away from equipment or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

3. Stacking—Do not place any objects, on top of the unit.

4. Wall or Ceiling Mounting— The unit should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instructions.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site

(http://www.panasonic.com).

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca c 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Maintenance

(See page 5 for details.) Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth

lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Service

1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

1. (a) The AC adaptor is damaged; or

1. (b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled

into the unit; or

1. (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or

1. (d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

1. (e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.

2. Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.

2. In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer

2. Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail

2. consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site

2. (http://www. panasonic.com).

2. In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc.

2. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or web

2. site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized

2. Servicentre nearest you.

SL-SW891C ONLY

To install this product in a car, please refer to the “Installation Instructions” (attached sheet).

RQT5963-P

F0201KK0

Printed in Japan

The SL-SW891C model is only for Canada.

Attaching the hand grip

Attach the included hand grip to make it easier to carry while jogging.

1 Thread the strap through the loops on the bottom of

the unit.

2 Adjust the buckle and fix it in place.

Note.

To prevent sound being interrupted while jogging, turn on the anti-skip function (page 5).

Bottom of the unit

Hand grip

While jogging, hold the unit as shown.

SL-SW890/SL-SW891C

SL-SW895

SL-SW891C ONLY

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

3 Take off the attached rubber cap

and connect the AC adaptor.

Refer to “Using the AC adaptor” for connection instructions. When recharging starts, the “H” charging indicator flashes on the unit’s display.

4 When recharging is complete, un-

plug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet and the DC IN jack.

Note.

≥Rechargeable 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.

≥Recharging only be performed when the unit is pow-

ered off. (It is not possible to recharge the batteries while playing a CD.)

≥The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be-

come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not a malfunction.

≥Turn the unit off before replacing the rechargeable

batteries.

Using the car adaptor

The SL-SW891C 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-CDC9), available as an optional accessory for SL-SW895 and SL-SW890. The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s batteries while in the car.

For SL-SW895/SL-SW890

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

Take off the attached rubber cap and connect the AC adaptor supplied.

Note.

Turn the unit off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Conserving power

The AC adaptor consumes 2.0W when the unit is turned off with [∫,OPR OFF]. 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.

Using rechargeable batteries (not included)

Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries. ≥Optional batteries (P-3GAVA/2B) Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them. The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batteries other than those specifically designed for it.

Recharging procedure

1 Open the dual locks with both

hands and raise the disc lid.

2 Open the battery lid, and place the

rechargeable batteries inside the unit.

Be sure to close the battery lid properly.

Using dry-cell batteries (not included)

After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “AA” (LR6) alkaline batteries.

The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell batteries is identical to that for rechargeable batteries.

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.

CAUTION:

Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Removing batteries

Push up on the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow, then lift out.

If the battery lid comes loose

Insert the protrusions on the lid into the cutouts on both sides of the compartment.

HOLD Function

This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and closed.)

HOLD function prevents the following:

≥Powering on the unit accidentally (which can cause

the batteries to run down).

≥Play being cut off unexpectedly in the middle of a se-

lection.

To use the HOLD function

Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position.

The unit and the stereo headphones with a remote control have [HOLD] switches, each of which works independently.

HOLD

Battery indicator

If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, then disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor or batteries). Re-connect the power source and continue operation.

Hold mode

Side panel of the unit

Be sure to cover the headphone jack, OUT jack and DC IN jack with the rubber caps when they are not in use.

DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K)

Household AC outlet

Side panel of the unit

AC adaptor

“(” indication

When the unit is in hold mode, pressing any button causes the indication “(” to appear on the display.

When the unit is powered off:

The “(” indication appears only when [1;] is pressed.

Before operating the buttons

Be absolutely sure to move HOLD to release the unit from the hold mode.

SL-SW895 ONLY

Hold mode

SL-SW895 ONLY

Button Display/referenceOperation

To pause play

To stop play

To turn off the

unit

Skipping tracks

Searching

through tracks

Off mode

Stop mode

Sequential Play

Basic Play

Follow steps 1–6.

In step 3, connect the plug of the stereo headphones to the [Ë] jack, and plug in firmly until you hear the second click. ≥Play stops automatically when all the tracks have been played. ≥If the unit has been connected to the car audio system, adjust the volume level between 5 and 8 on the unit, then adjust the volume

level on the system. (The numbers indicating volume are on the bottom of the dial.)

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 completely seated.

“*” indication

This indication appears for about 10 minutes when the cover is opened. (However, the indication does not appear when the unit is powered off.)

Note.

Never insert foreign objects into the unit body.

Removing discs 1 Press [∫,OPR OFF] to stop play and

disc rotation. 2 Unlock the dual locks 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.

≥During program play (page 4.), these buttons are

used to skip forward or back through the programmed sequence of tracks.

≥During random play (page 4.), the skip buttons

cannot be used to skip back to tracks that were played previously in the random sequence.

≥During program play, random play or 1 track re-

peat play (page 4.), search operation is limited to the current track only.

Press during play.

Press during stop mode.

Press during play.

Press again to restart play.

Press and hold during play.

Auto power off function

If the unit is left in stop or paused status for approximately 10 minutes, the unit powers itself off automatically in order to prevent the battery from running down. (If no disc is loaded in the unit, it powers itself off in about 30 seconds.)

Label must face upward.

Track number in play

Elapsed playing time of each track

(Backward) (Forward)

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

SL-SW890/SL-SW891C

SL-SW895

Plug type:

3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo

Open with both hands.

MODE RESUME

NORMAL RANDOM

HOLD

OPR OFF

∫

OPR OFF

∫

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