Optimus Portable CD Player CD 3720 User Manual

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Cat. No. 42-5077  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
CD-3720  
Portable Compact Disc Player  
with 10 Second Digital Anti-Shock System  
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Built-In Battery Charger — recharges special rechargeable nickel-  
cadmium batteries inside the player when you use an AC or DC adapter.  
1-Bit DAC — uses the latest in digital-to-analog conversion circuitry to  
accurately reproduce all sound levels with virtually no distortion.  
Automatic Search Music System (ASMS) — lets you quickly locate  
and play any track on a CD.  
Audible Search — lets you rapidly play a CD in either direction to locate  
a desired section of a track.  
Intro Scan — scans and plays the first 10 seconds of each track, so you  
can find a specific track.  
Repeat Play — lets you automatically repeat a single track, an entire CD,  
or a programmed sequence.  
Random Play — randomly selects and plays tracks from the loaded CD.  
Programmed Play — lets you program up to 22 tracks from the loaded  
CD to play in any order you choose.  
Pause — lets you temporarily stop play.  
Hold — helps prevent accidentally changing the CD player’s settings and  
preserves battery life by locking most controls when you turn off the CD  
player.  
5- or 3-Inch CD Compatible  
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Important: You need a pair of stereo headphones, amplified speakers, or  
a home audio or autosound system to use your CD player. Your local Ra-  
dioShack store carries a complete line of headphones, speakers, and au-  
dio systems.  
CDs that can be played on this CD player have this mark on them:  
We recommend you record your CD player’s serial number here. The  
number is inside the battery compartment.  
Serial Number __________________  
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It  
meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance stan-  
dards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  
Warnings:  
• This CD player employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service  
person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due  
to possible eye injury.  
• The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those  
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
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FCC INFORMATION  
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as  
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable pro-  
tection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However,  
your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op-  
erating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the  
following corrective measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.  
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the  
radio or TV.  
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.  
You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment.  
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CONTENTS  
Powering the CD Player ...................................................................... 8  
Using Batteries ................................................................................ 8  
Installing Batteries ..................................................................... 9  
Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries ................................... 10  
Using AC Power ...................................................................... 12  
Using Vehicle Battery Power ................................................... 14  
Connections ....................................................................................... 16  
Connecting an Earphone/Headphones ......................................... 16  
Listening Safely ....................................................................... 17  
Traffic Safety ........................................................................... 17  
Connecting Amplified Speakers .................................................... 18  
Connecting to a Home Audio System ............................................ 18  
Connecting to an Autosound System ............................................ 19  
Operation ............................................................................................ 21  
Loading a CD ................................................................................. 21  
Playing a CD .................................................................................. 22  
Turning E-Bass On and Off ........................................................... 23  
Digital Anti-Shock System ............................................................. 24  
Locking the Controls ...................................................................... 25  
Automatic Search Music System (ASMS) ..................................... 25  
Audible Search .............................................................................. 26  
Intro Scan ...................................................................................... 26  
Repeat Play ................................................................................... 27  
Random Play ................................................................................. 28  
Programmed Play .......................................................................... 28  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 30  
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Care and Maintenance ....................................................................... 32  
CD Care Tips ................................................................................. 33  
Specifications .................................................................................... 35  
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POWERING THE CD PLAYER  
You can power your CD player from any of these sources:  
• two AA alkaline batteries  
• two special rechargeable AA nickel-cadmium batteries  
• two standard rechargeable AA nickel-cadmium batteries  
• vehicle battery power using an optional DC adapter  
• standard AC power using an optional AC adapter  
Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the CD player when non-  
Note:  
rechargeable batteries are installed disconnects the batteries.  
USING BATTERIES  
You can power the CD player from two AA alkaline batteries. For the  
best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries such  
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557. You can also use the following types of  
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries to power the CD player:  
(RSU No.  
Two special AA rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries  
11672508, available through your local RadioShack store).  
You can use an AC or DC adapter to recharge these batteries while  
they are installed in the battery compartment.  
(such  
Two standard AA rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries  
as Cat. No. 23-125).  
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You cannot charge standard nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries  
inside the CD player’s battery compartment, but you can charge them  
using an external battery charger such as Cat. No. 23-133 (not sup-  
plied).  
Note: All types of nickel-cadmium batteries come fully discharged. Be  
sure to fully charge the batteries before you use them the first time.  
Installing Batteries  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (stan-  
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different  
capacities.  
Follow these steps to install the batteries.  
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then  
gently pull up on the cover to open it.  
Caution: The battery compartment cover is attached to the CD  
player. Do not try to remove it.  
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2. Place two AA batteries in the compartment and on top of the attached  
ribbon, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.  
3. Close the cover.  
BATT  
When  
flashes, the sound distorts, or the volume weakens, replace  
or recharge the batteries.  
Cautions:  
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury  
them.  
• Always remove or recharge old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak  
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.  
• If you do not plan to use the CD player with batteries for a month or  
more, or if you plan to use only an AC or DC adapter, remove the bat-  
teries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.  
Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries  
If you connect an AC or DC adapter to the CD player, you can set the  
CD player to charge special nickel-cadmium batteries while they are in-  
side the battery compartment.  
Caution: Use only an AC adapter or DC adapter that meets the specifica-  
tions in “Using AC Power” on Page 12 or “Using Vehicle Battery Power”  
on Page 14 to recharge the batteries in the CD player. Other adapters  
could damage your CD player or the batteries.  
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To charge special nickel-cadmium batteries in the CD player, simply con-  
nect an AC or DC adapter to your CD player (see “Using AC Power” on  
Page 12 or “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 14). BATT CHARGE  
on the front of the CD player lights while batteries are installed and charg-  
ing.  
4.5V  
550mA  
6V  
4.5V  
When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the AC or DC adapter.  
Charging Tips/Facts  
• It takes about 15 hours to charge new or fully discharged nickel-  
cadmium batteries (special or standard) in the CD player while it is  
not being used to play CDs. Subsequent charges take 12–15 hours.  
• You can play a CD while recharging the special nickel-cadmium bat-  
teries. However, this will cause the batteries to recharge more slowly.  
• Under normal usage conditions, nickel-cadmium batteries can be  
recharged about 500 times.  
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• Fully discharge the batteries occasionally by playing the CD player  
until it no longer plays. Then fully recharge the batteries. This helps  
maintain the batteries’ full charging capacity.  
Important: This CD player is capable of using rechargeable nickel-  
cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries’ useful life, they must  
be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or  
state hazardous waste management authorities for information on  
recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might  
be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at  
retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection  
centers, and mail-back programs.  
Using AC Power  
You can power the CD player from a standard AC outlet using an optional  
AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1664.  
Cautions:  
• You must use an AC adapter that supplies 4.5 volts and delivers at  
least 550 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit  
the CD player’s 4.5V jack. The recommended adapter meets these  
specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifica-  
tions could damage the CD player or the adapter.  
• Always plug the AC adapter into the CD player before you plug it into  
the AC outlet. Always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet  
before you unplug it from the CD player.  
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Follow these steps to connect an AC adapter to the CD player.  
4.5V  
550mA  
6V  
4.5V  
1. Plug the AC adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter  
barrel plug into the cable so it reads + TIP.  
2. Set the AC adapter’s voltage switch to 4.5V.  
3. Connect the AC adapter’s barrel plug to the 4.5V jack on the back of  
the CD player.  
4. Plug the AC adapter’s other end into a standard AC outlet.  
The CD player automatically disconnects battery power when  
Caution:  
you connect an AC adapter, unless you are using special rechargeable  
nickel-cadmium batteries. Even though the CD player automatically does  
this, remove the special nickel-cadmium batteries to prevent overcharg-  
ing if you plan to use the CD player with AC power for an extended peri-  
od (8 hours or more).  
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Using Vehicle Battery Power  
You can power your CD player from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket  
using an optional 4.5 volt DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1801.  
Cautions:  
• You must use a DC adapter that supplies 4.5 volts and delivers at  
least 550 mA of automotive power. Its center tip must be set to posi-  
tive and its plug must fit the CD player’s 4.5V jack. Using an adapter  
that does not meet these specifications could damage the CD player  
or the adapter.  
• Always plug the DC adapter into the CD player before you plug it  
into the cigarette-lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter  
from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the CD  
player.  
Follow these steps to connect a DC adapter to the CD player.  
4.5V  
1. Plug the DC adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter  
barrel plug into the cable so it reads + TIP.  
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2. Set the DC adapter’s voltage switch to 4.5 volts.  
3. Connect the DC adapter’s barrel plug to the 4.5V jack on the back of  
the CD player.  
4. Plug the DC adapter’s other end into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter  
socket.  
If the CD player does not operate when you use the DC adapter,  
Note:  
unplug the cord from the cigarette-lighter socket and clean any ashes or  
debris from the socket.  
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CONNECTIONS  
You can listen to your CD player by connecting optional stereo head-  
phones or amplified speakers to the CD player’s PHONES jack, or by con-  
necting a home audio or autosound system to the CD player’s LINE OUT  
jack.  
If the jacks on your equipment do not match the plugs on the sup-  
Note:  
plied Y-cable, check with your local RadioShack store for the proper ca-  
ble adapter.  
You can mount your CD player in your car using a mounting bracket.  
Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of mounting kits.  
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES  
For private listening, plug a pair of stereo earphones or headphones with  
a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug into the PHONES jack on the CD player.  
PHONES  
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Listening Safely  
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use earphones  
or headphones.  
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After  
you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.  
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume  
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.  
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears  
adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause dis-  
comfort might still damage your hearing.  
Traffic Safety  
Do not wear earphones or headphones while operating a motor vehicle or  
riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in  
some areas.  
Even though some earphones or headphones let you hear some outside  
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a  
traffic hazard.  
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CONNECTING AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS  
You can listen to your CD player through optional amplified speakers  
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(such as Cat. No. 40-1387). Plug the speaker cable’s /8-inch (3.5-mm)  
PHONES  
plug into the CD player’s  
jack.  
CONNECTING TO A HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
You can listen to your CD player through your home audio system’s am-  
plifier/receiver and full-size speakers. Connect the supplied Y-cable’s 1/8-  
LINE OUT  
inch (3.5-mm) plug to the CD player’s  
jack. Then connect the Y-  
cable’s phono plugs to your audio system’s left and right CD, AUX, or TV  
audio input jacks.  
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CONNECTING TO AN AUTOSOUND SYSTEM  
You can listen to your CD player through your autosound system in one  
of the following ways:  
• If your autosound system has LINE IN jacks, connect the supplied Y-  
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LINE OUT  
cable’s /8-inch (3.5-mm) plug to the CD player’s  
jack. Then  
connect the Y-cable’s phono plugs to your autosound system’s LINE  
IN input jacks.  
• If your autosound system has a CD input jack, connect one end of a  
1/8-inch (3.5-mm) stereo patch cable (such as Cat. No. 42-2387, not  
LINE OUT  
supplied) to the CD player’s  
jack. Then connect the other  
end to your autosound system’s CD INPUT jack.  
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• If your autosound system has a cassette deck, connect an optional  
CD-to-cassette adapter’s plug (such as Cat. No. 12-1951) to the CD  
player’s PHONES jack. Then insert the adapter’s other end into your  
cassette deck just like a standard cassette.  
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OPERATION  
LOADING A CD  
To help prevent dust from entering the CD player, always keep  
Caution:  
the CD compartment cover closed except to load or unload CDs.  
1. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow marked next to HOLD.  
2. Press PUSH OPEN and lift the CD compartment cover.  
3. Carefully place a CD, label side up, over the center hub inside the CD  
compartment, and gently press the center of the CD until it snaps  
down onto the hub.  
4. Close the compartment cover.  
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PLAYING A CD  
Warning: To protect your hearing if you are using earphones or head-  
VOLUME  
phones, set  
to its lowest setting before you play a CD.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Press  
. The CD player automatically turns on and 00,  
the total number of tracks on the CD, and the CD’s playing time briefly ap-  
pear on the display. Then the current track number and the elapsed time  
of the current track appear, and Track 1 begins to play.  
If you connected earphones, headphones, or amplified speakers to the  
PHONES  
VOLUME  
on the CD player to adjust the  
CD player’s  
volume.  
jack, turn  
If you connected the CD player to your home audio system or autosound  
LINE OUT  
system using the  
jack, you must use the home audio or auto-  
sound system’s volume control to adjust the volume.  
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To temporarily stop play, press PLAY/PAUSE  
elapsed time flashes. To resume play, press PLAY/PAUSE  
. The current track’s  
again.  
When the last track finishes playing, the CD stops and 00 appears for a  
few seconds. Then the CD player automatically turns off. To turn it off  
sooner, press STOP.  
TURNING E-BASS ON AND OFF  
To enhance the bass sound, slide E-BASS to ON. To turn bass enhance-  
ment off, slide E-BASS to OFF.  
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DIGITAL ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM  
Your CD player contains special circuits to overcome sound skipping  
problems caused by shock or vibration. This means you can carry the CD  
player anywhere you go or use it in your vehicle. When you turn on the  
anti-shock system, the CD player continuously saves 10 seconds of mu-  
sic in memory. During a shock or vibration that would normally make a  
track skip or pause, the CD player plays directly from memory.  
DAS  
To turn on the anti-shock system, press  
. If the CD player is playing a  
CD, the sound briefly stops and an icon appears under MEMO.  
After a few seconds, the CD player saves music in memory, adding one  
indicator inside the icon for each second of music saved. The icon looks  
like this when it is full:  
DAS  
To turn off digital anti-shock, press  
and the icon disappears.  
again. The sound briefly stops  
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Note: The CD player consumes extra battery power when you use the  
anti-shock system. When you use the CD player in a stable location, re-  
peatedly press DAS until the icon disappears to conserve battery power.  
LOCKING THE CONTROLS  
To protect your CD player from accidental program changes, slide HOLD  
in the direction of the arrow marked next to HOLD to lock all controls ex-  
cept PUSH OPEN, VOLUME (and HOLD itself).  
To unlock the controls, slide HOLD in the opposite direction.  
AUTOMATIC SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM (ASMS)  
You can use ASMS before or during regular or programmed play (see  
“Programmed Play” on Page 29) to quickly locate any track on a CD.  
While the CD is temporarily stopped, repeatedly press  
or  
to  
move backward or forward to the desired track. Press PLAY/PAUSE  
to play the track.  
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During play, press  
to return to the beginning of the current track.  
Press  
twice to return to the beginning of the previous track, then re-  
peatedly press  
to move through the previous tracks or  
to move  
through the next tracks. To move to the beginning of the next track, press  
.
AUDIBLE SEARCH  
.
To search forward or backward during play, hold down  
or  
The  
CD plays rapidly and you hear the music at a high speed and low volume.  
The current track’s elapsed time appears on the display.  
Release the button to resume normal play.  
Note: If you hold down  
while the last track is playing, audible search  
starts again at the beginning of that same track. If you hold down  
during the first track, audible search stops at the beginning of Track 1.  
INTRO SCAN  
You can set the stereo to scan forward and play the first 10 seconds of  
each track on the CD, so you can find the track you want to listen to.  
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To begin scanning, press PLAY MODE. Intr appears. Then press PLAY/  
PAUSE  
. The first track number and --:00 appear and intro scan  
starts from the first track on the CD.  
To return to normal play, press PLAY/PAUSE  
. The current track’s  
elapsed time appears.  
Notes:  
• Intro scan plays the tracks in the programmed order if you have pro-  
grammed a sequence (see “Programmed Play” on Page 29).  
• You can use  
scan.  
and  
to skip through the tracks during intro  
REPEAT PLAY  
You can repeat a single track or all tracks on the CD.  
To repeat a single track, press REPEAT/ENTER. REPEAT flashes. The CD  
player continuously replays the track.  
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To repeat all tracks on a CD, repeatedly press REPEAT/ENTER until RE-  
PEAT appears. The CD player continuously replays the CD.  
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ENTER until REPEAT disappears.  
RANDOM PLAY  
In random play, the CD player plays all the tracks once in random order,  
then automatically stops. To start random play at any time, repeatedly  
press PLAY MODE until RND appears.  
If you select random play during programmed play, the CD player  
Note:  
stops the programmed sequence and starts random play of all tracks in  
the sequence.  
To cancel random play, repeatedly press PLAY MODE so RND disappears.  
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PROGRAMMED PLAY  
You can program up to 22 tracks on a CD to play in any order you  
choose, and you can program the same track to play more than once.  
Follow these steps to program and play a sequence.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
1. Press  
2. Press  
to turn on the CD player.  
twice. PGM flashes.  
or to display the number of the first track  
PLAY MODE  
3. Repeatedly press  
you want to program.  
REPEAT/ENTER  
4. Press  
to store the selected track number and go to  
the next selection. The selection number advances by one and the  
track number returns to 00.  
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each track you want to program, up to 22  
tracks.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
6. To play the programmed sequence, press  
. PGM  
appears and the first track in the sequence plays.  
PLAY MODE  
7. To cancel programmed play, press  
. PGM disappears.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If your CD player is not working properly, follow these suggestions to see  
if you can eliminate the problem. If these suggestions do not work, con-  
tact your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Suggestion  
The CD player  
does not work.  
HOLD is set in the direc- Slide HOLD in the oppo-  
tion of the arrow.  
No power.  
site direction.  
Be sure the batteries are  
not weak, or make sure  
an AC adapter or DC  
adapter is properly con-  
nected.  
A CD is loaded,  
but the CD player upside-down.  
does not start.  
The CD is loaded  
Reload the CD, label  
side up.  
The CD is dirty or defec- Clean the CD and reload  
tive.  
it, or try a different CD.  
See “CD Care Tips” on  
Page 33.  
Sound from a CD The CD is dirty or defec- Clean the CD and reload  
skips.  
tive.  
it, or try a different CD.  
See “CD Care Tips” on  
Page 33.  
Vibration is excessive.  
Press DAS.  
Place the CD player in a  
different location.  
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Problem  
Sound from a CD Moisture has condensed Wait 1 hour for the mois-  
skips (continued) on the pickup lens. ture to evaporate.  
Possible Cause  
Suggestion  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your Optimus CD-3720 Portable Compact Disc Player is an example of  
superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help  
you care for your CD player so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the CD player dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediate-  
ly. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the elec-  
tronic circuits.  
Use and store the CD player only in normal temperature en-  
vironments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of  
electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt  
plastic parts.  
Keep the CD player away from dust and dirt, which can  
cause premature wear of parts.  
Handle the CD player gently and carefully. Dropping it can  
damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the CD  
player to work improperly.  
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom-  
mended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage  
your CD player’s electronic parts.  
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Wipe the CD player with a damp cloth occasionally to keep  
it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning sol-  
vents, or strong detergents to clean the CD player.  
Always keep the charging terminals on the rechargeable  
batteries clean. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to  
clean the terminals.  
Modifying or tampering with the CD player’s internal components can  
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If your CD player is  
not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for as-  
sistance.  
CD CARE TIPS  
• Do not place anything but a CD in the disc tray. Doing so can damage  
the drive mechanism.  
• During playback, a severe shock or jolt could make the CD’s rotation  
speed change suddenly and produce some noise. This is not a mal-  
function.  
• A scratch on the CD’s surface can make the CD skip or stop playing.  
If the CD gets scratched, use Scratch ’n Fix (Cat. No. 42-127) to  
repair the scratch.  
• Always handle a CD by the edges and keep it in its protective case or  
sleeve when it is not in use. Fingerprints and scratches on the CD’s  
surface can prevent the laser beam from correctly reading the digital  
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information. To clean the CD, use a CD cleaner kit (such as Cat. No.  
42-226).  
• Keep CDs dry. A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser  
beam focus.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Frequency Response (±3 dB) ............................................ 20–20,000 Hz  
Line Output ...................................................................................... 0.6 V  
Sampling Frequency .................................................................. 44.1 kHz  
Oversampling ............................................................................... 4 Times  
Wavelength ................................................................................... 780 nm  
General  
Power Requirements ................................. DC 3V; Two AA Size Alkaline  
or Special Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries (Not Supplied),  
Optional AC Adapter (273-1664),  
or Optional DC Adapter (273-1801)  
Power Consumption .......................................................................... 8 W  
Battery Life (EIAJ Method) ........................................................... 7 Hours  
Dimensions (HWD) ........................................ 19/64 × 523/64 × 6 11/64 Inches  
(29 × 136.5 × 157 mm)  
Weight (without batteries) ............................................................... 9.7 oz  
(275 g)  
Weight (with batteries) .................................................................. 11.5 oz  
(326 g)  
Included Accessory ...................................................................... Y-Cable  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are  
subject to change and improvement without notice.  
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Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-  
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES  
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-  
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-  
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE  
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN  
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and  
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
3/97  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
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Printed in Hong Kong  
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