CD-3480 Portable Compact Disc Player (420-5054) Features Faxback Doc. # 18305 Your Optimus CD-3480 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 carrying case lets you take your CD player almost anywhere you go. Its unique digital anti-shock system virtually eliminates skips caused by sudden shocks. The CD player's features include: Digital Anti-Shock System (DAS2) - rapidly scans data from the disc and stores it in memory for uninterrupted play with no sound skip even when the player is exposed to shocks or vibration, making this CD player excellent for use in your automobile. Eight-Times Oversampling with - improves the CD's sound by multiplying Digital Filtering the standard 44.1 kHz sample rate by eight and using a digital filter to reduce or eliminate distortion. 1-Bit DAC - uses the latest in digital-to-analog conversion circuitry to accurately reproduce all sound levels with virtually no distortion. Automatic Search Music System - 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 22 tracks to play in any order you choose. Repeat Play - lets you automatically repeat a single track, an entire CD, or a programmed sequence. Pause/Cue - lets you temporarily stop play, or cue a track for play at a later time. 5 - and 3 - Inch CD Compatible - plays standard 5 - or 3 - Inch CDs. Backlight - for use at night or whenever the ambient lighting conditions make the display difficult to read. Auto Power On/Off - automatically turns on the CD player when you press >|| (PLAY/PAUSE), P MODE, |<<, or >>|, and turns off the player when you press black box (STOP) or when it finishes playing all the tracks. Hold Function - helps prevent accidentally changing the CD player's operating mode when you listen to a CD, and preserves battery life by locking all controls when you turn off the CD player. Resume - lets you easily resume listening to the track you were listening to when you turned off the CD player. Three Power Sources - let you power your CD player from AA batteries, standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter), or your vehicle's battery (using an optional DC adapter). Built-In Battery Charger - recharges the battery inside the player when you use the special order nickel-cadmium battery. IMPORTANT: You need a pair of stereo earphones, amplified speakers, or a home audio system to use your CD-3480. Your local Radio Shack store carries a complete line of earphones and speakers. The CD-3840'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. (EB 11/9/95)