Radio Shack CD-3904 User Manual
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CD-3904 Portable CD
with 10-Second Super Anti-Shock
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Contents
Features ........................ ....................... 3
Powering the CD Player ...................... 5
Using Batteries ................................. 5
Recharging Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries .......................... ............ 6
Using AC or DC Power ..................... 6
Connections ......................................... 7
Connecting Earphones or
Headphones ..................................... 7
Listening Safely ........................... 7
Traffic Safety ................................ 8
Connecting Amplified Speakers ....... 8
Connecting to a Home Audio
System .............................................. 8
Connecting to an Auto Sound
System .............................................. 8
Operation ............................................. 9
Loading a CD .................................... 9
Playing a CD ..................................... 9
Using Super Anti-Shock System
(SAS) ............... ............................... 10
Using Automatic Search Music
System (ASMS) .............................. 10
Locking the Controls ....................... 10
Using E-Bass .................................. 10
Using Audible Search ..................... 11
Using Intro Scan ............................. 11
Using Repeat Play .......................... 11
Using Random Play ........................ 11
Using Programmed Play ................. 12
Troubleshooting ................................ 13
Care and Maintenance ...................... 14
CD Care Tips .................................. 14
Specifications .................................... 15
THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
This CD player is made and tested to
meet exacting safety standards. It
meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
Warnings:
• This CD player employs a laser
light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the
cover or attempt to service this
device, due to possible eye
injury.
• The use of controls, adj us tm ents ,
or procedures other than those
specified herein might result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as
specified in Part 15 of
These limit s provide reasonable pr otection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However,
your equipment might cause TV or radio interference, even when it is operating properly.
FCC Rules
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2000 RadioShack Corporation.
RadioShack, RadioShack.com, and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
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To eliminate interference, you can try
one or more of the following corrective measures:
• reorient or reloca te the recei ving
antenna
• increase the distance between
the equipment and the radio or
TV
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Features
Your Radio Sha ck P ort a bl e C D P l ay er
uses the latest digital audio technology to deliver the clean, crisp sound of
compact discs. You can use optional
stereo earbuds for portable, private
listening, or you can connect the CD
player to your home a udio o r ve hicle ’s
sound system using an optional
adapter. The CD player’s other features include:
Super Anti-Shock System
scans 10 seconds of data from the
CD and stores it in memory for uninterrupted play with no sound skip,
even when the CD player is exposed
to shocks or vibration. This makes
this CD player excellent for use in
your vehicle.
Programmable Play
gram and play up to 20 tracks in any
sequence you choose .
Extended (E-) Bass System
ates a fuller bass sound.
— rapidly
— lets you pro-
— cre-
• use outle ts on different elec trical
circuits for the equipment and th e
radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store
if the problem still exists.
You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment.
Auto Power Off
turns the CD player off 30 secon ds after it finishes playing, or when you
STOP
press
button), to help preserve battery life.
1-Bit DAC
digital-to-analog conversion circuitry
to accurately reproduce all sound
levels with virtually no distortion.
Eight-Times Over-sampling with
Digital Filtering
CD’s sound by multiplying the standard 44.1 kHz sample rate by eight
and using a digital filter to reduce or
eliminate distortion.
Intro Scan
first 10 seconds of each track, so you
can find a specific track.
Repeat Play
repeat a single track, an entire CD, or
a programmed sequence.
(without pressing another
— uses the latest in
— scans and plays the
— lets you automatically
— automatically
— improves the
Features
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Random Play
— lets you randomly
select and play tracks fro m the loa ded
CD in the player.
Hold
— prevents accidentally changing the CD player’s control settings
during play and preserves battery life
by locking most controls.
Charge Indicator
— lets you monitor
charging status.
Phones Jack
— lets you connect
your CD player to optional headphones, earphones, or speakers.
Line Out Jack and Supplied Y-Cable
— make it easy to connect the CD
player to a sound system’s low-level
inputs.
Automatic Search Music System
ASMS
(
) — lets you qui ck ly lo cate and
play any track on a CD.
Three Power Sources
— let you
power your CD player from two standard AA batteries (or special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries), your
vehicle’s battery us ing an optional DC
adapter, or standard AC power, using
an optional AC adapter.
Important:
You need a pair of stereo
headphones, earphones, or amplified
speakers, or a home audio or auto
sound system to use your CD player.
Your local RadioShack s tore carries a
complete line of headphones, earphones, speakers, and audio system.
CDs that can be played on this CD
player have this mark on them:
The CD player’s advanced technology makes it simple to operate. However, be sure you read this Owner’s
Manual completely so you can take
advantage of all its advanced features.
Eight-Hour Battery Life
— you can
play your CD player for up to 8 hours
on just two fresh alkaline AA batteries
(with the anti-shock feature turned
off).
5- or 3-Inch CD Compatible
— you
can play either size CD in your CD
player.
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Powering the CD Player
You can power your CD player from
any of these sources:
• two AA alkaline batteries (not
supplied)
• two rechargeable AA nickelcadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries (not
supplied)
• vehicle battery power using a DC
adapter (not supplied)
• standard AC power using an AC
adapter (not supplied)
Note:
The CD player senses whether
or not the batteries you install are rechargeable and turns on the charging
circuit or disconnects the batteries accordingly, provided the correct batteries are installed.
USING BATTERIES
Your CD player can use two AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For
the best performanc e an d lo ngest life,
we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.
You can also use rechargeable Ni-Cd
batteries to power your CD player.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh (or freshly
charged) batteries of t he requ ired
size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batte ries,
different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Note:
Before you use the CD player
with Ni-Cd batteries, you need to
charge them, either in an external
battery charger (available at your local RadioShack store) or in the CD
player (see “Recharging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries” on Page 6).
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment
cover in the dire cti on of the arrow
to remove it.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment and on top of the
attached ribbon, as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When flashes, the sound becomes weak or distorted, or the CD
player stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
Warning:
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Caution:
CD player wi th batteries for a month
Dispose of old batteries
If you do not plan to use the
Powering the CD Player
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