CD-3800 Ultra-Slim Portable CD Player with 40 Second Super Anti-Shock
(420-5097)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 56884

Your Optimus CD-3800 Ultra-Slim Portable CD Player 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 audio or auto-sound system using an 
optional adapter.  Its features include:

         Ultra Slim Design - lets you carry your CD player without the
                             extra bulk or weight of many other players.

 Digital Anti-Shock System - rapidly scans 40 seconds of data from the CD
                   (DAS^2)   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.

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

  Eight-Times Oversampling - improves the CD's sound by multiplying the
    with Digital Filtering   standard 44.1 kHz sample rate by eight and
                             using a digital filter to reduce or eliminate
                             distortion.

  Extended (E) Bass System - creates a fuller bass sound.

         Programmable Play - lets you program and play up to 22 tracks in
                             any sequence you choose.

                Intro Scan - scans and plays the first 10 seconds of each
                             track, so you can find a specific track.

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

               Random Play - lets you randomly select and play tracks from
                             the loaded CD in the player.

            Auto Power OFF - automatically turns the CD player off 30
                             seconds after it finishes playing, or you
                             press STOP (without pressing another button),
                             to help preserve battery life.

                      Hold - prevents accidentally changing the CD
                             player's control settings during play and
                             preserves battery life by locking most
                             controls.

Line Out Jack and Supplied - makes it easy to connect the CD player to a
                   Y-Cable   sound system's low-level inputs.

    Automatic Search Music - lets you quickly locate and play any track on
             System (ASMS)   a CD.

       Three Power Sources - lets you power your CD player from two
                             standard (or special rechargeable nickel
                             cadmium) AA batteries, your vehicle's battery
                             using an optional DC adapter, or standard AC
                             power using an optional AC adapter.

   Eight-Hour Battery Life - you can play your CD player for up to 8 hours
                             on just two 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

CDs that can be played on this CD player have this mark on them:

                       COMPACT
                       D I S K
                    DIGITAL AUDIO

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.


We recommend you record your CD player's serial number here.  The number 
is on the CD player's bottom cabinet.

Serial Number: _________________________

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, adjustments or procedures other than those
           specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

FCC Information

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as 
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules.  These limits provide reasonable 
protection against radio and TV interference even when it is operating 
properly.  To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the 
following corrective measures:

  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.
 
  Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the
  radio or TV.

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.

You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment.

(EB 9/29/99)