Summary of Contents for Radio Shack CD-3318
- Page 1 14-542.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM Cat. No. 14-542 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CD-3318 Portable CD Boom Box with Double Cassette Recorder and AM/FM Stereo...
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Page 2: Cd Player Features
Intro Scan — helps you locate a de- sired track by playing the first 10 sec- onds of each track on a CD. © 1995 Tandy Corporation. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. CASSETTE DECK FEATURES Dual Cassette Decks — lets you play cassette tapes from either of two decks or record from one deck to the other. - Page 3 14-542.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM The CD player in this stereo system is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. De- partment of Health and Human Servic- es.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Programming Tracks ... 10 Storing/Playing a Programmed Sequence ... 10 Checking a Programmed Sequence ... 11 Erasing a Programmed Sequence ... 11 Special CD Player Features ... 12 Automatic Search Music System (ASMS) ... 12 Audible Search... 12 Repeat Play ... 13 Intro Play ... -
Page 5: Preparation
14-542.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power the CD-3318 from any of the following: • AC power using the supplied AC power cord • Eight D batteries (not supplied) • Vehicle battery power using a DC-... -
Page 6: Using Your Vehicle's Battery
14-542.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM If the CD-3318 does not operate prop- erly or if the sound weakens or distorts, replace the batteries. Cautions: • Always dispose of the old batter- ies promptly and properly. • Never leave dead, old, or weak batteries in the CD-3318. -
Page 7: Using Headphones
For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (not sup- plied) with a -inch plug. Your local Radio Shack store carries a wide se- lection of stereo headphones. To connect the headphones, insert the headphones’ -inch plug into the PHONES jack. -
Page 8: Radio Operation
BEAT CUT is no longer in stereo, but reception should improve. • For the best AM reception, rotate the CD-3318 to position the built-in AM antenna. • For the best FM reception, fully extend the telescoping anten- na and swivel it to the position that produces the best recep- tion. -
Page 9: Cd Player Operation
• A sudden shock or jolt while a CD is playing might suddenly change the CD’s rotation speed or cause the CD player to skip the track it is playing and, as a result, mute or distort the sound momentarily. This is not a mal- function. -
Page 10: Programming Tracks
6. To remove the CD, press after the CD stops turning. OPEN Caution: Remove a loaded CD before you move the CD-3318 to prevent pos- sible damage to the CD or the CD play- PROGRAMMING TRACKS Storing/Playing a Programmed Sequence... -
Page 11: Checking A Programmed Sequence
. The • Programming is not completed selected until you press • To repeat, skip over, or search for tracks, see “Special CD Player Features.” Checking a Programmed Sequence To check the programmed sequence, while the CD is stopped, repeatedly... -
Page 12: Special Cd Player Features
• If you press while the SKIP last track is playing, the CD-3318 skips the rest of the last track and begins playing the first track. To select a track while the CD player is stopped, press... -
Page 13: Repeat Play
MODE INTRO play. Then press The CD player plays the first 10 sec- REPEAT onds of each track. After it plays the first 10 seconds of the last track during intro play, the CD player stops playing and the display shows the total number of tracks and the total playing time. -
Page 14: Using Display
Then press . The CD player se- PLAY/PAUSE lects and plays each of the tracks ran- domly. After all of the tracks have played once, the CD player automati- cally stops. Using DISPLAY During play, if you press DISPLAY once, the display shows the number of tracks and time remaining on the CD. -
Page 15: Cassette Player Operation
14-542.fm Page 15 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION Your CD-3318 uses a dual-cassette deck system, which lets you play cas- sette tapes from either of two decks and record from a variety of sources. LOADING A CASSETTE... -
Page 16: Consecutive Play
Consecutive Play The CD-3318 can play one side of a tape loaded in Tape 1, then one side of a tape loaded in Tape 2. Load a cas- sette tape in each deck, then press on Tape 2. -
Page 17: Recording From A Cd
14-542.fm Page 17 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM • The CD-3318’s Automatic Level Control (ALC) automatically adjusts the recording level. have no effect on TONE recording. • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. We rec- ommend regular length (60- or 90- minute) cassette tapes. -
Page 18: Dubbing (Copying) Tapes
14-542.fm Page 18 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM Caution: If you use a cassette tape with the erase-protection tabs re- moved, do not force down RECORD This can damage the mechanism. See “Preventing Accidental Erasure.” Notes: • To temporarily stop recording, press . -
Page 19: Tape Care Tips
14-542.fm Page 19 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM TAPE CARE TIPS Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes have two erase-protec- tion tabs — one for each side. To protect a recording from being accidentally re- corded over or erased, use a screwdriv- er to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-protection tabs. -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
Modifying or tampering with the CD-3318s internal components can cause a mal- function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper- ate it. If the CD-3318 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. -
Page 21: Fcc Information
• Reorient or relocate the radio or TV’s receiving antenna • Increase the distance between the CD-3318 and the radio or TV • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the CD-3318 and the radio or TV... -
Page 22: Specifications
Tape System... 4 Track/Side/Stereo Signal to Noise Ratio ...40 dB Channel Separation...35 dB CD PLAYER (Test Point at CD Output) Type ... CD Player with Optical Pickup Channels ... Two Channels (Stereo) Frequency Response ... 20 Hz to 20 kHz Digital Filter... - Page 23 14-542.fm Page 23 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 3:38 PM Image Rejection Ratio AM ...45 dB FM ...30 dB Signal to Noise Ratio AM ...40 dB FM ...50 dB GENERAL Output Power (10% THD)... 4 Watts/Channel DC Speakers ...Two 100 mm Power Supply ...
- Page 24 Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with- out charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.