CD-3680 Portable CD Player
(420-5075/76) Power Faxback Doc. # 45634
Powering The CD Player
You can power your CD player from any of these sources:
Two AA alkaline batteries (not supplied)
Two rechargeable AA nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied)
Vehicle battery power using the supplied DC adapter
Standard AC power using an AC adapter (not supplied)
Note: Connecting an AC or DC adapter to the CD player with non-recharge-
able batteries installed disconnects the batteries.
Using Batteries
You can power your CD player from two AA alkaline batteries (such as Radio-
Shack Cat. No. 23-552) or two rechargeable AA nickel-cadmium batteries
(such as Cat. No. 23-125).
CAUTIONS: Always use fresh, or freshly charged, batteries of the required
size and type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable nickel-cadmium), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the
direction of the arrow on the cover, then lift the cover.
CAUTION: The battery compartment cover is attached to the CD player.
Do not try to remove it.
2. Put two AA alkaline batteries or two AA nickel-cadmium batteries in
the battery compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
-) marked inside.
Note: Before you use the CD player with nickel-cadmium batteries, you
need to charge them, either in an external battery charger (such
as Cat. No. 23-134) or in the CD player (see "Recharging Nickel-
Cadmium Batteries" on Page 7).
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
If battery flashes on the display, the sound distorts, or the volume
weakens, replace or recharge the batteries.
CAUTIONS: If you will not be using the CD player with battery power
for several months, remove the batteries.
Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
If you connect the supplied DC adapter (see "Using Vehicle Battery Power"
on Page 8) or an AC adapter (see "Using AC Power" on Page 8) to the CD
player, you can set the CD player to charge nickel-cadmium batteries
while they are inside the CD player's battery compartment.
CAUTIONS: Use only the supplied DC adapter or an AC adapter that meets
the specifications in "Using AC Power" on Page 8 to recharge
the batteries in the CD player. Other adapters could damage
your CD player or the batteries.
Do not use the CD player or open the CD compartment cover while
you are charging nickel-cadmium batteries.
Nickel-cadmium batteries charge more efficiently if the
temperature is above 40 degrees F (4.5 degrees C) and below
90 degrees F (32 degrees C).
Follow these steps to charge nickel-cadmium batteries in the CD player.
1. Connect an AC adapter or the supplied DC adapter to your CD player
(see "Using AC Power", "Using Vehicle Battery Power" below).
2. With rechargeable batteries installed and the CD compartment cover
closed, press STOP/CLEAR. CHG flashes on the display. Then CHG CHG
CHG appears and the CD player starts to recharge the batteries.
If takes about 3 hours to charge new or fully discharged nickel-cadmium
batteries. Subsequent charges take 2-3 hours.
3. When the batteries are fully charged, the CD player automatically stops
charging them and turns itself off. Disconnect the AC or DC adapter.
IMPORTANT: Your CD player is capable of using 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 curbside collection, drop-off
boxes at retailers such as local RadioShack store, recycling
collection centers, and mailback programs.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power your CD player from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket
with the supplied DC adapter.
CAUTIONS: The supplied DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least
500 milliamps. Its center tip is set to positive, and its plug
correctly fits the CD player's DC IN 6V jack. Using a DC adap-
ter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CD
player or the DC adapter.
When you finish using the CD player, always unplug the DC adap-
ter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you disconnect it
from your CD player.
Follow these steps to connect the cigarette-lighter socket to the CD
player.
1. Insert the DC adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's DC IN 6V jack.
2. Make sure the DC adapter's tip is securely attached, then plug the DC
adapter's other end into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.
Note: If the CD player does not operate when you use the DC adapter,
unplug the cord from the cigarette-lighter socket and clean any
ashes or debris from the socket.
Using AC Power
You can power the CD power 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 6 volts and delivers
at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive,
and its plug must correctly fit the CD player's DC IN 6V jack.
The recommended 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, unplug it from the
AC outlet first, then disconnect it from the CD player.
Follow these steps to connect the CD player to AC power.
1. Insert the AC adapter's 4.0 mm outer diameter/1.7 mm inner diameter
barrel plug into the adapter's cord, setting TIP to + (positive).
2. Set the AC adapter's voltage switch to 6V.
3. Insert the AC Adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's CD IN 6V jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
(LB/SM 12/02/97)
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