Compact Disc Player

The Compact Disc (CD) player provides exceptional clarity and provides low background noise through digital reproduction. A selectable audio compression circuit processes the audio signal. This processed audio signal brings quiet and loud music passages into a more desirable listening range. This is especially useful in the automotive environment. When using compression, a demanding recording can be listened to without continually adjusting the volume.

The automotive environment can be a difficult one for sophisticated electronics. The CD player design takes into account many of the problems seen in automobiles. The player is designed to protect its optics from humidity and from excessive heat by automatically shutting down and ejecting the disc or displaying ERR. A special nylon filter across the disc opening protects the disc mechanism's optics from interference caused by moisture, dust and sunlight. The loading system gently draws the disc into the mechanism. An ejected disc extends out almost halfway allowing the user to easily manage the disc. The loading system prevents damage to the disc if insertion of a second disc is attempted.

The use of a laser beam to read digital information means the disc will rarely wear out. There is no physical contact with the disc. An occasional skip due to rough roads will not damage the disc.