CD-3480 Portable Compact Disc Player
(420-5054)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 18305

Your Optimus CD-3480 Portable Compact Disc Player uses the latest digital
audio technology to give you clean, crisp sound from your compact discs.
You can connect the CD player to your home audio system or connect it to
a pair of stereo earphones for portable, private listening.

The CD player's carrying case lets you take your CD player almost anywhere
you go.  Its unique digital anti-shock system virtually eliminates skips
caused by sudden shocks.

The CD player's features include:

Digital Anti-Shock System (DAS2)  - rapidly scans data from the disc and
                                    stores it in memory for uninterrupted
                                    play with no sound skip even when the
                                    player is exposed to shocks or
                                    vibration, making this CD player
                                    excellent for use in your automobile.

    Eight-Times Oversampling with - improves the CD's sound by multiplying
    Digital Filtering               the standard 44.1 kHz sample rate by
                                    eight and using a digital filter to
                                    reduce or eliminate distortion.

                        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 - lets you quickly locate and play any
                                    track on a CD.

                   Audible Search - helps you locate a particular section
                                    of music by rapidly playing the CD in
                                    either direction.

             Sequence Programming - lets you program up to 22 tracks to
                                    play in any order you choose.

                      Repeat Play - lets you automatically repeat a single
                                    track, an entire CD, or a programmed
                                    sequence.

                        Pause/Cue - lets you temporarily stop play, or cue
                                    a track for play at a later time.

   5 - and 3 - Inch CD Compatible - plays standard 5 - or 3 - Inch CDs.

                        Backlight - for use at night or whenever the
                                    ambient lighting conditions make
                                    the display difficult to read.

                Auto Power On/Off - automatically turns on the CD player
                                    when you press >|| (PLAY/PAUSE), P
                                    MODE, |<<, or >>|, and turns off the
                                    player when you press black box (STOP)
                                    or when it finishes playing all the
                                    tracks.

                    Hold Function - helps prevent accidentally changing
                                    the CD player's operating mode when you
                                    listen to a CD, and preserves battery
                                    life by locking all controls when you
                                    turn off the CD player.

                           Resume - lets you easily resume listening to the
                                    track you were listening to when you
                                    turned off the CD player.

              Three Power Sources - let you power your CD player from AA
                                    batteries, standard AC power (using an
                                    optional AC adapter), or your vehicle's
                                    battery (using an optional DC adapter).

         Built-In Battery Charger - recharges the battery inside the
                                    player when you use the special order
                                    nickel-cadmium battery.

IMPORTANT:  You need a pair of stereo earphones, amplified speakers, or a
            home audio system to use your CD-3480.  Your local Radio Shack
            store carries a complete line of earphones and speakers.

The CD-3840's advanced technology makes it simple to operate.  Be sure you
read this Owner's Manual completely so you can take advantage of all its
advanced features.


(EB 11/9/95)

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