3
Hold — prevents accidentally changing
the CD player’s control settings during
play and preserves battery life by lock-
ing most controls.
Three Power Sources — let you power
your CD player from two standard or re-
chargeable nickel-cadmium AA batteries
(not supplied), your vehicle’s battery us-
ing the supplied DC adapter, or standard
AC power using an optional AC adapter.
5- or 3-Inch CD Compatible — lets you
play either size CDs on your CD player.
Important: You need a pair of stereo
headphones, earphones, or amplified
speakers, or a home audio or autosound
system to use your CD player. Your lo-
cal RadioShack store carries a complete
line of headphones, earphones, speak-
ers, and audio systems.
CDs that can be played on this CD play-
er have this mark on them:
The CD player’s advanced technology
makes it simple to operate. But, be sure
you read this Owner’s Manual complete-
ly so you can take advantage of all its
advanced features.
CD CARE TIPS
Even though a CD is very durable, you
should handle it with care.
• Keep the CD inside the CD player or
in its protective case or sleeve when
you are not playing it.
• Handle a CD by its edges to avoid
fingerprints that can prevent the CD
player’s laser beam from accurately
reading the CD. Your local Ra-
dioShack store sells a suitable CD
cleaner kit.
• Do not write on either side of the
CD, particularly the non-label side.
(Signals are read from the non-label
side.)
• Keep the CD dry. A water drop can
act as a lens and affect the laser
beam’s focus.
• Never use chemicals such as record
cleaning sprays, anti-static sprays
or fluids, benzene, or thinner to
clean CDs. These chemicals will
permanently damage the plastic
surface of the CD.
• If a CD skips when you try to play
it, the CD might be scratched. Your
local RadioShack store sells a
Scratch ’n Fix kit that might stop
the skip. Also see “Troubleshooting”
on Page 17.
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