CD-3445 Portable CD Player
(420-5056)                 Power Sources              Faxback Doc. # 31626

CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE

You can power your CD player from:

    Internal battery power (using two AA alkaline or rechargeable nickel-
    cadmium batteries, not supplied)

    Standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter, not supplied)

    Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter, not supplied)

USING BATTERIES

You can power your CD player from two AA batteries.  For the best results,
we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552/557. 
Or, you can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, such as Cat. No.
23-125, and charge them in the CD player with the supplied battery
adapter.

Installing Batteries

1.  Slide off the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment according to the
    polarity symbols (+ and-) in the compartment.

    NOTES:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

            Never mix fresh and old, alkaline and nickel-cadmium
            batteries, or nickel-cadmium batteries of different capacities.

            To help you remove the batteries later, place them across the
            ribbon.

3.  Replace the cover.

NOTES:  Replace the batteries when BATT appears on the display, the sound
        distorts, or the volume weakens.

        Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

        Never leave dead, old, or weak batteries in the CD player.  They
        can leak chemicals and corrode or damage electronic circuits.

        If you do not plan to use the CD player from battery power for a
        month or more, remove and store the batteries.  They might leak
        chemicals and corrode or damage electronic circuits.

Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

Nickel-cadmium batteries come fully discharged.  You can charge the
batteries while they are in the battery compartment using the supplied
battery adapter and an optional AC adapter (such as Cat. No. 273-1663, not
supplied), or you can use an optional external battery charger (such as
Cat. No. 23-133, not supplied).

WARNING:  Do not try to charge nonrechargeable batteries.  They might get
          very hot and possibly explode.

Follow these steps to recharge nickel-cadmium batteries in the battery
compartment.

1.  Put two rechargeable batteries into the supplied battery adapter
    according to the polarity symbols (+ and -) on the adapter.

2.  Insert the battery adapter into the battery compartment according to
    the polarity symbols (+ and -) inside the compartment.

3.  Plug the AC adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's DC 6V jack. 
    Then plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

    NOTE:  With the CD player turned off, it takes about 15 hours to
           charge fully discharged nickel-cadmium batteries.

4.  When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the AC adapter from the
    AC outlet.

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 (higher than 113
    degrees F).  Doing so can permanently reduce the batteries' charging
    capacity.

    Do not overcharge batteries.  Overcharging can severely reduce the
    batteries' useful life.

IMPORTANT:  This 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 you area.  Some options that
            might be available are municipal curb-side collection, drop-off
            boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back
            programs.

USING AC POWER

You can power your CD player with standard AC power using a 6-volt AC
adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1663.

CAUTION:  The recommended AC adapter supplies regulated 6 volts and
          delivers at least 600 milliamps.  Its center tip is set to
          positive, and its plug correctly fits 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.

To connect to AC power, insert the AC adapter's barrel plug into the CD
player's DC 6V jack, then plug the other end of the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.

NOTE:  When you connect an AC adapter, the CD player automatically switches
       to external power, even if batteries are installed.

USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can power your CD player from your vehicle's battery power using a 
6-volt DC adapter such as Cat. No. 270-1563.

CAUTION:  The recommended DC adapter supplies regulated 6 volts and
          delivers at least 600 milliamps.  It white adaptaplug correctly
          fits the CD player's DC 6V jack and you can set its center tip to
          positive.  Using an adapter that does not meet these
          specifications could seriously damage the CD player or the
          adapter.

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

1.  Insert the white adaptaplug into the adapter's wire socket so TIP and
    + line up.

2.  Insert the DC adapter's barrel plug into the CD player's DC 6V jack.

3.  Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarertte-
    lighter socket.

NOTE:  When you connect a DC adapter, the CD player automatically switches
       to external power, even if batteries are installed.


(WL/all-04/30/96)