Optimus CD-3322 Owner's Manual

Portable triple play compact disc player with am/fm stereo cassette recorder

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14-547.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM
Cat. No.14-547
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
CD-3322
Portable Triple Play
Compact Disc Player
with AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Recorder

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  • Page 1 14-547.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Cat. No.14-547 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CD-3322 Portable Triple Play Compact Disc Player with AM/FM Stereo Cassette Recorder...
  • Page 2 CDs, AM and FM radio stations, or pre- recorded cassette tapes, and record onto a cassette tape from a CD or the radio. You can take the CD-3322 with you almost anywhere — indoors or out, at work or play.
  • Page 3 CD-3322. We recommend you record your sys- tem’s serial number here. The number is on the bottom of the CD-3322. Serial Number __________________ Warning: This CD player employs a la- ser light beam. Only a qualified service...
  • Page 4 14-547.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and main- tenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this prod- uct.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Storing a Station in Memory ... 14 Recalling a Stored Station ... 15 CD Player Operation ... 16 Loading and Playing a CD ... 16 Special CD Player Features ... 17 Automatic Search Music System (ASMS) ... 17 Direct Track Selection ... 18 Cue ... 18 Audible Search ...
  • Page 6 Storing/Playing a Pro- grammed Sequence 20 Reviewing/Replacing a Pro- grammed Sequence 22 Erasing a Programmed Sequence 22 CD and CD Player Care Tips 23 Cassette Deck Operation 24 Loading a Tape 24 Playing a Tape 24 Fast-Forwarding/Rewinding Recording a Cassette Tape 26...
  • Page 7: Connecting Power

    14-547.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Connecting Power You can power the CD-3322 from any of these power sources: • Internal battery power, using eight D batteries and two AA batteries (not supplied — see “Using Bat- teries”)
  • Page 8: Using Ac Power

    PUT and plug the other end into the AC outlet on the inverter. Caution: Always plug the power cord into the CD-3322 before you plug it into the inverter. Always unplug the power cord from the inverter before you un- plug it from the CD-3322.
  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    • You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 16 feet (5 meters), from an angle of up to 30° in front of the CD-3322. If it does not operate properly within this range, replace the remote control’s batteries.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    14-547.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Basic Operation Important: After receiving a static elec- tric shock, the CD-3322 might lock up and become inoperable. If this hap- pens, see “Resetting the System” on Page 32 for instructions on resetting it.
  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control To Turn Power On/Off

    While the main power is on (the POW- ER indicator is on), you can press POWER on the remote control to turn the CD-3322 on or off. illustration Note: When you turn off the system us- ing the remote control, the POWER in- dicator stays on.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Balance

    Each time you turn on the main power, the CD-3322 automatically selects the equalizer setting CLASSIC. To select a different setting, simply press that set- ting’s button on the main system so its indicator turns on.
  • Page 13: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones To listen without disturbing others, you can connect a pair of /8-inch plug ste- reo headphones (not supplied) to the CD-3322. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selection of stereo head- phones. To connect headphones, plug the headphones’...
  • Page 14: Radio Operation

    Notes: • The CD-3322 is preset to receive FM broadcasts in ste- reo. If a broadcast is being received in stereo, pears on the display. illustration...
  • Page 15: Memory Tuning

    Move the CD-3322 to improve AM reception. • For the best FM reception, fully extend the telescoping anten- na on the back of the CD-3322 and swivel the antenna to the position that produces the best reception. 4. Adjust VOLUME UP or DOWN (or...
  • Page 16: Recalling A Stored Station

    Note: You cannot clear a station from memory, but you can store a new one in its place. Caution: The CD-3322 will lose any station(s) you stored in memory if pow- er is disconnected or interrupted for one minute or longer and the memory backup batteries are run-down or not installed (see “Using Batteries”...
  • Page 17: Cd Player Operation

    CD begins to play. illustration Notes: • To skip over, search, or repeat tracks, see “Special CD Player Features” on Page 18. • To briefly stop play, press (or PLAY/PAUSE on the remote control). The elapsed play time flashes on the display.
  • Page 18: Special Cd Player Features

    E- BASS, BALANCE, and preset equalizer settings. 7. The CD-3322 automatically stops play at the end of the CD’s last track. To stop it sooner, press (or STOP on the remote control).
  • Page 19: Direct Track Selection

    Release the button to resume normal play. Random Play The CD-3322 lets you set the CD play- er to play a CD’s tracks in random or- der. 1. Before play, press RANDOM so RANDOM appears on the display.
  • Page 20: Intro Scanning

    (or PLAY/PAUSE on the remote control). The elapsed play time flashes on the display. To resume play, press it again. 4. The CD-3322 plays all tracks ran- domly on the loaded CD, then stops automatically. To stop it sooner, press (or STOP on the remote control).
  • Page 21: Repeat Play

    14-547.fm Page 21 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Repeat Play The CD-3322 lets you continuously re- peat a single track, all tracks on a CD, or an entire programmed sequence of tracks (see “Programmed Play”). To continuously repeat a single track,...
  • Page 22 3. To store the selected track, press PROGRAM/MEMORY again. The memory position number automat- ically increases by 1, indicating the CD-3322 is ready to store the next track. 4. Repeat Steps 2-3 to store up to 20 tracks. Note: If you try to store more than...
  • Page 23: Reviewing/Replacing A Pro Grammed Sequence

    14-547.fm Page 23 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM 7. Programmed play automatically stops at the end of the last pro- grammed track. To stop it sooner, press (or STOP on the remote control). The CD’s total number of tracks and playing time appear. illustration Notes: •...
  • Page 24: Cd And Cd Player Care Tips

    • Do not store CDs in high-tempera- ture, high-humidity locations. If the CD-3322 is subjected to a sud- den shock or jolt during play, the CD’s rotation speed might suddenly change, and the music might be briefly inter- rupted.
  • Page 25: Cassette Deck Operation

    14-547.fm Page 25 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Cassette Deck Operation The CD-3322’s cassette deck lets you play cassette tapes or record from the radio or CD player. Note: You cannot operate the cassette deck using the remote control.
  • Page 26: Fast-Forwarding/Rewinding

    E- BASS, BALANCE, and preset equalizer settings. 4. The CD-3322 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end. To stop it sooner, press Fast-Forwarding/Rewinding To rapidly advance or rewind a cas-...
  • Page 27: Recording A Cassette Tape

    14-547.fm Page 27 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Recording a Cassette Tape Notes: • The CD-3322’s Automatic Level Control (ALC) feature automati- cally adjusts the recording level. The settings of VOLUME, E- BASS, BALANCE, and the preset equalizer settings have no effect on the recording.
  • Page 28: Recording From The Cd Player

    14-547.fm Page 28 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM 5. The CD-3322 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end. To stop recording sooner, press release, and recording stops. Recording from the CD Player Follow these steps to record from a CD onto a cassette tape.
  • Page 29: Tape Tips

    14-547.fm Page 29 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Tape Tips Erasing a Cassette Tape To record over a cassette tape, simply record over the previous recording. To erase the entire cassette tape, select a function with no audio (such as CD with no CD playing) and let the tape record to the end.
  • Page 30: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality

    14-547.fm Page 30 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM If you break off a tab and decide later that you want to record on that side of the tape, carefully cover that side’s tab hole with a piece of adhesive tape. Caution: Removing the erase-protection tape does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    14-547.fm Page 31 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Troubleshooting If your CD-3322 is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elim- inate the problem. If the system still does not operate normally, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 32: Resetting The System

    FM MODE is set to MONO. Resetting the System After receiving a static electric shock, your CD-3322 might lock up and be- come inoperable. If this happens, fol- low these steps to reset it. 1. Press POWER on the system to turn off the CD-3322.
  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    Modifying or tampering with the CD-3322’s internal components can cause a mal- function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper- ate it. If your CD-3322 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 34: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    14-547.fm Page 34 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM The FCC Wants You to Know This stereo system 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 in a residential area.
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts

    14-547.fm Page 35 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate on the tape deck’s tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the perfor- mance of the cassette player.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    14-547.fm Page 36 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Specifications CD PLAYER Number of Programmable Tracks 20 Frequency Response (at –3 dB) 80 Hz–16 kHz Dynamic Range 76 dB Signal-to-Noise (JIS-A) 56 dB Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz) 0.5% Separation (at 1 kHz) 42 dB Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz...
  • Page 37 14-547.fm Page 37 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM GENERAL Power Supply 120V AC 60 Hz Tuning Range: AM: 530–1710 kHz FM: 88–108 MHz Speaker Size 4 Inches Dimensions (HWD) 7 1 /2 19 13 /16 7 7 /8 Inches (190 200 mm) Weight 19.5 lb.
  • Page 38 14-547.fm Page 38 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM NOTES...
  • Page 39 14-547.fm Page 39 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 4:23 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing de- fects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.

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