CD-3460/3470 Portable CD Player (420-5052/5053) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 32197 You can power your CD player from: Four AA alkaline or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied) Standard AC power, using an AC adapter (not supplied) Vehicle battery power, using a DC adapter (not supplied) 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. INSTALLING/REPLACING THE 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 AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ or -) marked inside 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 that corrode or damage electronic circuits. Never heat, disassemble, or throw batteries into a fire. 5. Replace the battery compartment cover. Replace or recharge the batteries when the LOW BATTERY indicator flashes on the display, the sound distorts, or the volume weakens. CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel-cadmium batteries come fully discharged. You can charge the battery while it is in the battery compartment using an optional AC adapter (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1664. Or, you can use a DC adapter (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1801. 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 possibly 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 causes the batteries to recharge more slowly. 1. Place four nickel-cadmium batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment. CAUTION: Never mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. 2. Set CHG/OFF to CHG. 3. Set the adapter's tip polarity to positive (+), following the instructions supplied with the adapter. 4. Insert the adapter's 4.0 mm plug into the CD player's DC 6V jack. 5. Plug the adapter's other end into a standard outlet. 6. When the batteries are fully charged, set CHG/OFF to OFF. NOTE: It takes about 15 hours to charge fully discharged nickel-cadmium batteries. 7. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet, then disconnect the adapter from the CD player. CHARGING TIPS Fully discharge the batteries occasionally by playing the CD player until it no longer plays. Then fully recharge the batteries. This helps maintain the batteries' full charging capacity. Avoid charging the battery in a hot environment (more than 113 degrees Fahrenheit) as it can permanently reduce the battery's charging capacity. IMPORTANT: This portable CD player can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of their useful life, the batteries 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 a mail-back program. USING AC POWER You can power your CD player from standard AC power, using an AC adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1664 (not supplied). CAUTIONS: You must use an AC adapter that supplies regulated 6 volts and delivers at least 450 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the CD player's DC 6V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. 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 you install alkaline batteries in the CD player, do not set CHG/OFF to CHG. Doing so causes the alkaline batteries to become very hot and possibly explode. 2. Set the adapter's tip polarity to positive (+), following the instructions supplied with the adapter. 3. Insert the adapter's 4.0 mm plug into the CD player's DC 6V jack. 4. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet. USING VEHICLE BATTER POWER You can power your CD player from your vehicle's battery, using an optional DC adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1801. 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. If you are unsure about the type your vehicle has, contact the vehicle dealer. Using the CD player with a different 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 deliver at least 450 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the CD player's DC 6V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the CD player or the adapter. Do not leave the adapter connected to the cigarette-lighter socket or to the CD player when the player is not in use. To protect your vehicle's electrical system, always disconnect the adapter from 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 you installed alkaline batteries in the CD player, do not set CHG/OFF to CHG. Doing so causes the alkaline batteries to become very hot and possibly explode. 2. Attach the 4.0 mm plug to the adapter cord, matching TIP on the cord with positive (+) on the plug. 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. (YO/all-04/23/96)