CD-3840 Portable CD Player w/AM/FM Tuner
(420-5098)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 58593

Your Optimus Portable CD Player uses the latest digital audio technology 
to give you the clean, crisp sound of compact discs.  You can connect the 
CD player to amplified speakers or your home or car audio system, or 
connect a pair of stereo headphones for portable, private listening.

IMPORTANT:  You need a pair of stereo headphones, amplified speakers, or a
            home audio or car stereo system to use your CD player.  Your
            local RadioShack store carries a complete line of these items.

The CD player's features include:

Super Anti-Shock System (SAS) - rapidly scans 40 seconds of data from the
                                CD and stores it in memory for
                                uninterrupted play with no sound skip even
                                when the CD player is exposed to shocks or
                                vibration.  This makes this CD player
                                excellent for use in your vehicle.

  AM/FM Radio with 20-Station - lets you store up to 20 radio stations (15
                       Memory   FM and 5 AM) in memory, so you can quickly
                                tune to a stored station.

              Backlit Display - lets you see the system's status even in
                                the dark.

                E-Bass System - creates a fuller bass sound.

            Programmable Play - lets you program and play up to 22 tracks
                                in any sequence you choose.

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

                   Intro Scan - helps you locate a desired track by
                                automatically playing the first 10 seconds
                                of each track on the CD.

                  Random Play - lets you play the tracks on a CD in random
                                order.

Eight-Times Oversampling with - improves the CD's sound by multiplying the
            Digital Filtering   standard 44.1 kHz sample rate by 8 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.

     Built-In Battery Charger - automatically charges rechargeable
                                batteries inside the player when you
                                connect an AC or DC adapter.

Automatic Search Music System - lets you quickly locate and play any track
                       (ASMS)   on a CD.

      Audible Search and Skip - helps you locate a particular section of a
                     Function   track by rapidly playing the CD in either
                                direction.

                        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.

               Auto Power Off - automatically turns the CD player off when
                                you stop play or 30 seconds after the CD
                                finishes playing.

          Three Power Sources - lets you power your CD player from two AA
                                batteries (not supplied) standard AC power
                                or vehicle battery power (using an
                                optional AC or DC adapter).

         3-Inch CD Compatible - lets you play 3-inch CDs.

             Automatic Tuning - searches forward or backward to the next
                                strong station in the selected band so you
                                can quickly find new stations.

                Memory Tuning - lets you select a preset AM or FM station.

           Stereo/Mono Switch - lets you select mono or stereo mode when
                                listening in the FM band.

CDs that can be played on this CD player have this mark on them:

         COMPACT
         D I S K
      DIGITAL AUDIO

The CD player's advanced technology makes it simple to operate.  But, be 
sure you read this Owner's Manual completely so you can take advantage of 
all its advanced features.

This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards.  It 
meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards 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.

FCC Information

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as 
specified in Part 15 or FCC Rules.  These limits provide reasonable 
protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.  
However, your CD player might cause TV or radio interference even when it 
is operating properly.  To eliminate interference, you can try one or more 
of the following corrective measures:

  Increase the distance between the CD player and the radio or TV.

  Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the CD player and the
  radio or TV.

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.

(EB 2/11/00)