CD-3450 (420-5042) Installation Faxback Doc. # 7860
CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE
You can power your CD player with:
Four AA alkaline or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (not
supplied)
Standard AC power, using an AC adapter (not supplied)
A vehicle's battery power, using a DC adapter (not supplied)
Note: This CD player does not have an auto power off function. Set POWER
ON/OFF to OFF when the CD player is not in use.
USING BATTERIES
You can power your CD player from four AA batteries. For the best
results, we recommend alkaline batteries such as Radio Shack Cat.No.
23-552 or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries such as Cat. No. 23-125.
Replace the batteries when B flashes on the display, the sound distorts,
or the volume weakens.
Installing/Replacing Batteries
1. Set CHG/OFF to OFF.
2. Slide off the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.
3. If necessary, remove and discard the old batteries.
Cautions: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Never leave dead, old, or weak batteries in the CD player.
4. Place four batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked in the compartment.
Cautions: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
Never mix fresh and old batteries, or alkaline and nickel-
cadmium batteries.
If you do not plan to use the CD player for a month or more, or
you plan to use an optional AC or DC adapter, remove and store
the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals which corrode or
damage electronic circuits.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
Nickel-cadmium batteries come fully discharged. You can charge the
batteries while they are in the battery compartment using an AC adapter
(not supplied), such as Cat. No. 16-2018. Or you can use a DC adapter
(not supplied, such as Cat. No. 270-1562D with the small, orange-tipped
plug (ID 1.75mm, OD 4.0mm). You can also use an external battery charger
(not supplied), such as Cat. No. 23-239.
Warning: Do not try to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Doing so
causes the batteries to become very hot and they could explode.
Follow these steps to recharge nickel-cadmium batteries while they are in
the battery compartment.
Note: You can play a CD while recharging the batteries: however, this
could cause the batteries to recharge more slowly.
1. Set POWER ON/OFF to OFF.
2. Place four nickel-cadmium batteries in the compartment as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked in the compartment.
Caution: Never mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
3. Set CHG/OFF to CHG.
4. Set tip polarity on the adapter to positive (+), following the
instructions supplied with the adapter.
5. Insert the adapter's 4.0mm plug into the CD player's DC 6V jack.
6. Plug the adapter's other end into a standard AC outlet.
7. When the batteries are fully charged, set CHG/OFF to OFF.
Note: It takes about 15 hours to charge fully discharged nickel-cadmium
batteries.
8. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet, then disconnect the adapter
from the CD player.
Note: This portable 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 curb-side collection, drop-off
boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back
programs.
Charging Tips
Fully discharge the batteries occasionally by playing the CD player
until it no longer plays. Then fully recharge the batteries. This
helps restore the batteries' full charging capacity.
Avoid charging the batteries in a hot environment (more than 113
degrees F). Doing so can permanently reduce the batteries' charging
capacity.
USING AC POWER
You can power your CD player from standard AC power, using an AC adapter
such as Cat. No. 16-2018 (not supplied).
Cautions: You must use an AC adapter that supplies regulated 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 6V
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications
could seriously 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. Set CHG/OFF to OFF.
Warning: If alkaline batteries are installed in the CD player, do not set
CHG/OFF to CHG. Doing so causes the alkaline batteries to
become very hot and they could explode.
2. Set tip polarity on the AC adapter to positive (+), following the
instructions supplied with the adapter.
3. Insert the adapter's 4.0mm plug into the CD player's DC 6V jack.
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. 270-1562D with the small, orange-
tipped plug (ID 1.75mm, OD 4.0mm).
Cautions: This CD player is designed for use with vehicles that have a
12-volt, negative-ground electrical system. Most vehicles have
this type of electrical system, but if you are unsure about the
type your vehicle has, contact the vehicle dealer. Using the
CD player with a different type of electrical system could
damage the CD player or the vehicle's electrical system.
You must use a DC adapter that supplies regulated 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 6V
jack. Using an adapter that does not meed these specifications
could seriously damage the CD player or the adapter.
To protect your vehicle's electrical system, always disconnect
the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug
it from the CD player.
Do not leave the adapter connected to the cigarette-lighter
socket or to the CD player when the player is not in use.
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, do not expose your CD player or
CDs to temperature extremes.
Follow these steps to use your vehicle's battery power.
1. Set CHG/OFF to OFF.
Warning: If alkaline batteries are installed in the CD player do not set
CHG/OFF to CHG. Doing so causes the alkaline batteries to
become very hot and they could explode.
2. Attach the 4.0mm plug to the adapter's cord.
3. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 6V.
4. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's DC 6V jack.
5. Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-
lighter socket. The red indicator on the adapter's case lights.
CONNECTIONS
You can listen to your CD-3450 CD player by connecting stereo headphones,
amplified speakers, a home audio system, or a car stereo system. If
needed, your local Radio Shack store carries a variety of earphones,
amplified speakers, cassette adapters, cable adapters, and audio patch
cables.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
For private listening, plug a pair of stereo headphones with a 1/8-inch
plug (such as Cat. No. 33-991, not supplied) into the CD player's PHONES
jack.
Listening Safely
Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended, high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. Follow these guidelines to
protect your hearing, especially when you use headphones.
Always start by setting the volume to the lowest level possible before
you begin listening.
Put the headphones on, then gradually increase the volume as
necessary.
Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over a period of 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 headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a
bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.
Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a
traffic hazard.
CONNECTING AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS
To listen to your CD player through speakers, plug a pair of amplified
speakers (such as Cat. No. 40-1267, not supplied) into the CD player's
PHONES jack using the amplified speaker's Y-cable.
CONNECTING TO A HOME AUDIO SYSTEM
To listen to the CD player through your home audio system's amplifier and
full-size speakers, connect the supplied Y-cable's phono plugs to the CD,
AUX, or TV audio LEFT and RIGHT input jacks on your amplifier/receiver.
If the jacks on your equipment do not match the plugs on the Y-cable,
check with your local Radio Shack store for the proper cable adapter.
CONNECTING TO A CAR STEREO SYSTEM
You can listen to your CD player through your car's stereo in one of three
ways.
If your stereo has LINE IN jacks - connect the supplied Y-cable's 1/8-inch
plug to the CD player's PHONES jack. Then connect the Y-cable's phono
plugs to your car stereo's LINE IN jacks. (If the jacks on your equipment
do not match the plugs on the cable, check with your local Radio Shack
store for the proper cable adapter.)
If your car stereo has a CD INPUT jack - you need a stereo patch cable
such as Cat. No. 42-2387. Connect one end to your CD player's LINE OUT
jack and the other end to your car stereo's CD INPUT jack.
If your car stereo has a cassette player - you need a CD-to-cassette
adapter such as Cat. No. 12-1951. Insert the adapter into the cassette
player just as you would a regular cassette tape. Then connect the CD-to-
cassette adapter's cord to the CD player's PHONES jack.
You can mount your CD player in your car using a mounting bracket such as
Cat. No. 42-3050/3051.
(BR/tlc-03/27/95)
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