CD-3800 Ultra-Slim Portable CD Player with 40 Second Super Anti-Shock
(420-5097)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 56885

Powering the CD Player

You can power your CD player from any of these sources:

  Two AA alkaline batteries (not supplied).

  Two RSU 11672508 rechargeable AA Ni-Cd batteries (not supplied).

  Vehicle battery power using an optional DC adapter.

  Standard AC power using an AC adapter (not supplied).

Using Batteries

You can power your CD player from two AA alkaline batteries or two 
rechargeable AA Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) batteries.  Your local RadioShack 
store carries a wide selection of each.

You can use special Ni-Cd batteries (RSU 11672508), available through your 
local RadioShack store, and recharge them in the CD player.  Or, you can 
use regular Ni-Cd batteries and charge them in a separate charger (not 
supplied).

CAUTIONS:  Always use fresh, or freshly charged, batteries of the required
           size and recommended type.

           Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
           (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable nickel-cadmium), or
           rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

Note:  The CD player senses whether or not the batteries you install are
       the recommended rechargeable batteries, and turns on the charging
       circuit or disconnects the batteries accordingly.

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 outside the compartment.

    Note:  Before you use the CD player with special Ni-Cd batteries, you
           need to charge them, either in an external battery charger or
           in the CD player (see "Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries"
           below).

3.  Close the battery compartment cover.

When (battery symbol) flashes on the display, the sound distorts, or the 
volume weakens, replace or recharge the batteries.

WARNING:  Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.  Do not burn or
          bury them.

CAUTION:  If you will not be using the CD player with battery power for 
          more than a month, or if you plan to use only AC or DC power,
          remove the batteries.

Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

If you connect a DC adapter (see "Using Vehicle Battery Power" below) or 
an AC adapter (see "Using AC Power" below) to the CD player, you can set 
the CD player to charge RSU 11672508 Ni-Cd batteries while they are inside 
the CD player's battery compartment.

CAUTIONS:  Use only a DC adapter or an AC adapter that meets the
           specifications in "Using AC Power" below to recharge the
           batteries in the CD player.  Other adapters could damage your
           CD player or the 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).

Note:  You cannot recharge Ni-Cd batteries (other than those recommended)
       inside the CD player.

Follow these steps to charge RSU 11672508 Ni-Cd batteries in the CD player

1.  Connect an AC or DC adapter to your CD player.

2.  Insert two RSU 11672508 Ni-Cd batteries into the battery compartment.
    The CD player starts to charge the batteries.  Initial and subsequent
    charging takes about 14 hours.

3.  When the batteries are fully charged, 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 your local RadioShack store,
           recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power the CD player from a vehicle's 12V power source (such as 
cigarette-lighter socket) using a 4.5V, 600 mA DC adapter and a size H 
Adaptaplug (neither supplied).  Both are available at your local Radio 
Shack store.

CAUTIONS:  You must use a power source that supplies 4.5V DC and delivers
           at least 600 mA.  Its center tip must be set to positive and
           its plug must fit the CD player's DC IN 4.5V jack.  Using an
           adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage
           the CD player or the adapter.

           Always connect the DC adapter to the CD player before you
           connect it to the power source.  When you finish, disconnect
           the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from
           the CD player.

Follow these steps to connect the CD player to your vehicle's battery 
power.

1.  Insert the DC adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's DC IN 4.5V
    jack.

2.  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 player using a 4.5V, 600 mA AC adapter and a size H 
Adaptaplug (neither supplied).  Both are available at your local Radio 
Shack store.

CAUTIONS: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 4.5V DC and
          delivers at least 600 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive
          and its plug must fit the CD player's DC IN 4.5V jack.  Using an
          adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the
          CD player or the adapter.

          Always connect the AC adapter to the CD player before you
          connect it to AC power.  When you finish, disconnect the adapter
          from the AC power before you disconnect it from the CD player.

Follow these steps to connect the CD player to AC power.

1.  Insert the size H Adaptaplug into the adapter's cord so it reads TIP +
    (positive).

2.  Set the AC adapter's voltage switch to 4.5V.

3.  Insert the AC adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's DC IN 4.5V
    jack.

4.  Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Connections

You can listen to your CD player by connecting optional earbuds or 
optional amplified speakers to the player's PHONES jack, or by connecting 
a home audio or autosound system to the CD player's LINE OUT jack.

Note:  If the jacks on your equipment do not match the plugs on the
       supplied Y-cable, check with your local RadioShack store for the
       proper cable adapter.

Connecting Earphones/Headphones

For private listening, connect optional stereo earbuds with a 1/8 inch 
(3.5 mm) plug to the PHONES jack on the CD player.

Your local RadioShack carries a wide variety of headphones and earphones 
you can use with your CD player.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones 
or earphones.

  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 discomfort
  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 and headphones let you hear some outside sounds 
when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic 
hazard.

Connecting Amplified Speakers

You can listen to your CD player through optional amplified speakers also 
available at your local RadioShack store.  Plug the speaker cable's 1/8 
inch (3.5 mm) plug into the CD player's PHONES jack.

Connecting to a Home Audio System

You can listen to your CD player through your home audio system's
amplifier/receiver and full size speakers.  Connect the supplied Y-cable's 
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug to the CD player's LINE OUT jack.  Then connect the 
Y-cable's phono plugs to your audio system's left and right CD, AUX, or TV 
audio input jacks.

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-cable's 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug the CD player's LINE OUT 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 (not supplied) to the CD player's LINE
  OUT jack. Then connect the other end to your autosound system's CD INPUT
  jack.

Note:  You can mount your CD player in your car using an optional mounting
       bracket. Your local RadioShack store has a complete line of vehicle
       mounting brackets and hardware as well as cables, adapters,
       connectors, and other CD related accessories.
(EB 9/29/99)