CD-6500 COMPACT DISC AUTOMATIC CHANGER
(420-5049)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 18298

The Optimus CD-6500 Compact Disc Automatic Changer is a high-quality, 
high-capacity CD changer that connects to the stereo receiver or amplifier.

The CD-6500 has a vertical automatic CD loading system that can hold up to
24 5-inch CDs.  Like a jukebox, the CD changer organizes the CDs so you can
play them easily without having to continually remove or load CDs.

You can operate many of the CD-6500's functions with the supplied remote
control.

This CD changer's features include:

Bidirectional Radial Transport - provides a safe, clean, and virtually
                                 dust-free environment inside the CD-6500
                                 where you can protect and store up to 24
                                 of your CDs.  Lets you quickly access any
                                 loaded CD by rotating the loaded CDs in
                                 either direction.

             Category Playback - lets you assign each loaded CD to any of
                                 seven preset music categories or a
                                 category or subcategory of your own, and
                                 play only those CDs assigned to the
                                 selected category or subcategory.

    Fluorescent Window Display - shows scrolling messages that help you
                                 operate the CD changer.

    Sequence Track Programming - lets you program up to 48 selections from 
                                 as many as 24 CDs to play in any order you
                                 choose.

             CD Edit Recording - automatically selects the tracks from any
                                 loaded CD that fit on both sides of a 
                                 cassette tape, or lets you choose the
                                 tracks you want to copy.

                    Intro Scan - scans and plays the first 10 seconds of
                                 each track, so you can find a specific
                                 track to listen to.

         Two Random Play Modes - randomly selects and plays all tracks on 
                                 each loaded CD (one CD at a time), or all
                                 tracks on all loaded CDs.

                   Repeat Play - automatically repeats a single track, all 
                                 tracks on a single CD, all tracks on all 
                                 loaded CDs, or a programmed sequence.

                Audible Search - lets you rapidly play a CD in either
                                 direction to locate a section of a track.

         Direct Selection Play - lets you select any track from any loaded 
                                 CD.

     8 Times Oversampling with - Improves the CD changer's sound and
     Digital Filtering           reduces or eliminates high-frequency
                                 distortion.

                     1-Bit DAC - uses the latest in digital-to-analog
                                 conversion circuitry to accurately
                                 reproduce all sound levels with virtually
                                 no distortion.

CAUTION:  Do not load anything other than 5-inch CDs into the CD changer.

NOTES:  You must remove the shipping screw before you use the CD changer
        See "Removing the Shipping Screw", Faxback Doc. # 18299).

        You must remove all CDs from the CD changer and replace the 
        shipping screw before you move the CD changer (see "Removing the 
        Shipping Screw", see Faxback Doc. # 18299).

        You need two AA batteries (not supplied) to power the remote
        control.

CAUTION:  Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tape is
          copy-righted.  The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted
          material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries
          and such duplication may result in fines and/or imprisonment.
          Note, however, in the United States, it is not a violation of
          U.S. copy-right laws for a consumer to use an audio recording
          device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial
          (personal) use.

The CD-6500 is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards.  It meets
UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

WARNINGS:  This system 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. 

WARNING:  To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
          appliance to rain or moisture.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as 
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules.  These limits provide reasonable
protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment 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:

    Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

    Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.

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

Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced radio/TV technician 
if the problem still exists.

You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment.


(CD 11/29/95)