CD-3460/3470 Portable CD Player
(420-5052/420-5053)        Features                   Faxback Doc. # 32196

The Radio Shack Optimus CD-3460/CD-3470 Portable Compact Disc Player uses
the latest digital audio technology to give you clean, crisp sound from
your compact discs.  You can connect the CD player to your home audio
system or connect it to a pair of stereo earphones for portable, private
listening.

The CD player's advanced technology makes it simple to operate.  Be sure
you read this owner's manual completely so you can take advantage of all
its advanced features.

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

BUILT-IN RECHARGING CIRCUITRY - lets you recharge nickel-cadmium batteries
                                in the CD player, using an optional AC or
                                DC adapter.

                  SKIP/SEARCH - lets you quickly locate and play any track
                                on a CD.

               AUDIBLE SEARCH - helps you locate a particular section of
                                music by rapidly playing the CD in either
                                direction.

         SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING - lets you program up to 20 tracks to play in
                                any order you choose.

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

                  RANDOM PLAY - lets you play the tracks on the CD in
                                random order.

                    PAUSE/CUE - lets you temporarily stop play, or cue a
                                track for play at a later time.

                   INTRO SCAN - helps you locate a desired track by playing
                                the first 10 seconds of each track on the
                                CD.

         EXTENDED BASS SYSTEM - creates a fuller bass sound.

   5- OR 3-INCH CD COMPATIBLE - plays standard 5- or 3-inch CDs.

            AUTO POWER ON/OFF - automatically turns on the CD player when
                                you press PLAY/PAUSE and turns off the
                                player when you press STOP or when it
                                finishes playing all the tracks.

                HOLD FUNCTION - helps prevent accidentally changing the CD
                                player's operating mode when you are
                                listening to a CD, and preserves battery
                                life by locking all controls when you turn
                                off the CD player.

          THREE POWER SOURCES - lets you power your CD player from four AA
                                batteries, standard AC power (with an
                                optional AC adapter), or your vehicle's
                                battery (with an optional DC adapter).

 LIGHTED BUTTONS AND DISPLAYS - when you operate the CD-3470 with an AC or
 (CD-3470 ONLY)                 DC adapter, the operation buttons and
                                display lightup for easy viewing in the
                                dark.

FLUID-DAMPING SHOCK-ABSORBING - combined with a spring for double
MECHANISM (CD-3470 ONLY)        efficiency, the mechanism absorbs vertical
                                shock to reduce the possibility or sound
                                skip, making this CD player excellent
                                for use in your vehicle.

NOTE:  You need a pair of stereo earphones or amplified speakers to use
       your CD player.  Your local Radio Shack store carries a complete
       line of earphones and speakers.


(YO/all-04/23/96)