The anti-skip system works automatically while the system is on and cannot be canceled. . When bumps continue repeatedly The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is interrupted. S-XBS Note! .While the system is on, the disc rotates at a higher rate than usual in collecting extra audio data. This could result in a slight increase in disc rotation noise. .The anti-skip memory compresses digital signals. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. (Refer to “Using the AC adaptor”.) Recharging starts and the “H” charging indicator flashes on the unit’s display. The indicator goes out when charging is complete. 3 When charging is complete, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet and DC IN jack. .Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries. .Turn the unit off before replacing the rechargeable batteries. Note! .Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approximately 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 powered off. .The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may become warm while recharging is in progress. This is not a malfunction. .Leaving the AC adaptor connected can cause the batteries to go flat. After recharging the batteries and disconnecting the AC adaptor from the AC power outlet, ensure you disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit’s [KDC IN 4.5 V] terminal. If the battery lid comes loose Slide the lid back into place horizontally. OPEN OPEN Removing batteries Push up on the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow. Then lift it out. Using the dry cell batteries (not included) After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two “LR6, AA, UM3” alkaline batteries. The procedure for inserting and removing dry cell batteries is identical to that for rechargeable batteries. 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 function Set [HOLD] to the HOLD position. The unit and wired remote control have HOLD functions, each of which works independently. “(” indication When the main 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/;] (main unit) is pressed. Before operating the buttons Be sure to move [HOLD] to release the unit from the HOLD mode. Battery indicator S-XBS 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 between 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 be displayed if rechargeable batteries other than those designated by Panasonic are used. Using the car adaptor (not included) Be sure to obtain the car adaptor (SH-CDC9), available as an optional accessory. The car adaptor can be used to recharge the unit’s batteries while in the car. CAUTION: Use only car adaptor, Model: SH-CDC9 manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, disconnect the power source (the AC adaptor or batteries). Re-connect the power source and continue operation. 2 Sequential Play Basic Play 2 1 4 5 HOLD3 OLD E OPEN VOL MEMORY RECALL EQ MODE OPEN S-XBS VOLC VOL S-XBS C LR VOL Elapsed playing time of each track Track number in play Close the lid Plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo Decrease Increase Label must face upward. Press near the center so the disc clicks firmly into place. Follow steps 1–5. In step 2: Connect the clip headphones/ stereo earphones and wired remote control to the headphone jack [E] . (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 volume returns to 10 when you disconnect the power source.) .Play stops automatically when all the tracks have been played. .If the unit has been connected to the car audio system, set this unit’s volume to 10, then adjust the volume level on the system. Operation Button Display/reference To pause play Press during play. Press again to restart play. C To stop play Stop mode Press during play. Resume function Play starts from the beginning of the current track the next time you press [1/;]. C Total number of tracks Total playing time To turn off the unit Off mod...