Portable CD Player
(420-5067) Power Sources Faxback Doc. # 40534
You can power your CD player from:
Two AA alkaline batteries (not supplied) or one special-order rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack (not supplied)
Standard AC power, using an AC adapter (not supplied)
A vehicle's battery power, using a DC adapter (not supplied)
USING BATTERIES
You can power your CD player from two AA alkaline batteries, such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552, or one special-order rechargeable nickel-cadmium
battery pack (Cat. No. RSU 11649035, available through your local
RadioShack store). The CD player can recharge the special-order nickel-
cadmium battery pack while it is in the CD player.
Installing Batteries
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then
lift it open.
2. Place two AA batteries or the special-order nickel-cadmium battery pack
in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
marked inside the compartment.
Cautions:
Use only batteries of the required size and type.
Never mix fresh and old batteries, alkaline and nickel-cadmium batteries,
or nickel-cadmium batteries of different capacities.
If you do not plan to use the CD player for a month or more, or you plan
to power it only from an optional AC or DC adapter, remove and store the
batteries.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
When the batteries become weak, a battery icon flashes, the CD player
automatically turns off. Replace the alkaline batteries or recharge the
nickel-cadmium battery pack when this happens.
Cautions:
Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Never heat, disassemble, or throw batteries into a fire.
Never leave dead, old, or weak batteries in the CD player. Batteries can
leak chemicals that corrode or damage electronic circuits.
Charging a Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack
The nickel-cadmium battery pack comes fully discharged. You can charge the
special-order battery pack while it is in the battery compartment using an
AC adapter (such as Cat. No. 273-1664, not supplied) or DC adapter (such
as Cat. No. 273-1801, not supplied).
Follow these steps to recharge a nickel-cadmium battery pack while it is
in the battery compartment,
1. Set the tip polarity on the adapter to positive (+), and set the
adapter's voltage switch to 6V.
2. Insert the adapter's 4.0 mm outer diameter/1.7 mm inner diameter barrel
plug into the CD player's EXT DC 6V jack.
3. Plug the adapter's other end into your vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket or a standard AC outlet.
4. When the nickel-cadmium battery pack fully charges, unplug the adapter,
then disconnect the adapter from the CD player.
Notes:
It takes about 10 hours for the CD-3580 to charge a fully discharged nickel-
cadmium battery pack.
You can play a CD while recharging the battery pack; however, this could
cause the battery pack to recharge more slowly.
Charging Tips
Always keep the charging terminals clean. Use a cotton swab dipped in
alcohol to clean the terminals.
Under normal usage conditions, the nickel-cadmium battery pack can be
recharged about 500 times.
Fully discharge the battery pack occasionally by playing the CD player
until it no longer plays. Then fully recharge the battery pack. This
helps restore the battery pack's full charging capacity.
Avoid charging the battery pack in a hot environment (more than 113 F) as
this can permanently reduce the battery pack's charging capacity.
Do not overcharge the battery pack. Overcharging can severely reduce a
battery pack's useful life.
Do not short-circuit the battery pack's terminals (+ and -).
Important: This portable CD player is capable of using a rechargeable
nickel-cadmium battery pack. At the end of its useful life,
the battery pack 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,
recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.
USING AC POWER
You can power the CD player from standard AC power using an AC adapter,
such as Cat. No. 273-1664 (not supplied).
Cautions:
You must use an AC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 550
milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must
correctly fit the CD player's EXT DC 6V jack. The recommended AC adapter
meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the CD player or the adapter.
When you finish using the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC outlet
first, then unplug it from the CD player.
Follow these steps to use an AC adapter.
1. Attach the 4.0 mm outer diameter/1.7 mm inner diameter barrel plug to
the adapter cord, matching the positive (+) on the plug with TIP on
the cord.
2. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 6V.
3. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's EXT DC 6V jack.
Note: Battery power disconnects when you connect an AC adapter to the
CD player (unless you are using a special-order nickel-cadmium
battery pack).
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can power your CD player from your vehicle's battery using an optional
DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1801.
Cautions:
You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 550
milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must
correctly fit the CD player's EXT DC 6V jack. The recommended adapter
meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications can damage the CD player or the adapter.
Disconnect the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket after you turn
off the vehicle to prevent the vehicle's battery from being drained.
Always disconnect the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you
unplug it from the CD player.
If you park your vehicle in the sun, temperatures inside can easily reach
levels that could damage your CD player and your CDs. To prevent heat
damage, avoid leaving your CD player or CDs in your vehicle.
Follow these steps to use your vehicle's battery power.
1. Attach the 4.0 mm outer diameter/1.7 mm inner diameter barrel plug to
the adapter cord, matching positive (+) on the plug with TIP on the
cord.
2. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 6V.
3. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's EXT DC 6V jack.
Note: Battery power disconnects when you connect a DC adapter to the
CD player (unless you are using a special-order nickel-cadmium
battery pack).
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter
socket.
(km-07/17/1997)
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