CD-3450 (420-5042) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 7863 CD CARE If you move the CD player from a very cold room to a warmer one, moisture can condense on the pickup lens, preventing proper disc play. If this happens, wait 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate before resuming play. Do not place anything but a CD in the disc tray. Doing so can damage the drive mechanism. During playback, a sudden shock or jolt could make the CD's rotation speed change suddenly and produce some noise. This is not a malfunction. Always hold the CD by the edges and keep it in its protective case or sleeve when it is not in use. Fingerprints and scratches on the CD's surface can prevent the laser beam from correctly reading the digital information. If the CD gets scratched, use Scratch 'n Fix (Radio Shack Cat. No. 42-127) to keep the disc from skipping. Keep the CD dry. A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam focus. To clean the CD, use a CD cleaner kit (Radio Shack Cat. No. 42-116.) CARING FOR THE CD-3450 The Radio Shack CD-3450 Portable Compact Disc Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the CD player so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CD player dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the CD player gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit board and case, and can cause the player to work improperly. Keep the CD player away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Wipe the CD player with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the CD player. Use and store the CD player only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts. Modifying or tampering with the CD player's internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the CD players warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your CD player is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. FCC INFORMATION The equipment complies with the limits for Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: Increase the distance between the CD player and the radio or TV. Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the CD player and the radio or TV. Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced electronics technicians if the problem still exists. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. Warning: The use of controls or adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein, can result in hazardous exposure to laser light. (br/all-10/20/94)