Optimus CD-3329 Owner's Manual
Optimus CD-3329 Owner's Manual

Optimus CD-3329 Owner's Manual

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

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14-507.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM
Cat. No. 14-507A
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
CD-3329
Portable Triple-Play
Compact Disc Player
with AM/FM Stereo
Dual-Cassette Recorder

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  • Page 1 14-507.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Cat. No. 14-507A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CD-3329 Portable Triple-Play Compact Disc Player with AM/FM Stereo Dual-Cassette Recorder...
  • Page 2 3- or 5-inch CDs on the hance stereo effects. system. Remote Control — lets you control most CD functions from up to 20 feet away. © 1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
  • Page 3 We recommend you record the CD- 3329’s serial number here. The num- ber is on the back of the CD-3329. Serial Number: _________________...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    14-507.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM CONTENTS Preparation ......................5 Connecting the Speakers ................5 Installing the Remote Control’s Batteries ............6 Connecting Power ................... 6 Using AC Power ..................6 Using Batteries ..................7 Using Headphones ..................8 Listening Safely ..................
  • Page 5: Preparation

    Operating the CD-3329 without con- nected speakers could damage it. The wires for the CD-3329’s detach- able speakers are rolled up in the re- cessed area at the back of each speaker.
  • Page 6: Installing The Remote Control'sbatteries

    Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended CONNECTING POWER type. You can power your CD-3329 from ei- • Do not mix old and new batteries, ther: different types of batteries (stan- dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), •...
  • Page 7: Using Batteries

    Using Batteries Note: For easy removal, place all eight batteries over the ribbon. The CD-3329 can use eight D batter- ies (not supplied) for power. We rec- 3. Replace the cover. ommend alkaline batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-550.
  • Page 8: Using Headphones

    14-507.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM USING HEADPHONES For private listening, plug a pair of op- tional headphones (not supplied) with -inch (3.5-mm) plug into the jack. Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of headphones. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.
  • Page 9: Using The Radio

    14-507.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM USING THE RADIO 1. Set the switch to to turn on 5. Adjust to a comfortable RADIO VOLUME the radio. listening level. 2. Set 6. To boost the bass sound, set BAND AM or FM BASS OFF/ON...
  • Page 10: Using The Cd Player

    14-507.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM USING THE CD PLAYER 3. Place a CD in the tray with the USING THE REMOTE label facing up. CONTROL Several buttons on both the system and the remote control operate the same CD player functions.
  • Page 11: Playing A Cd

    14-507.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM PLAYING A CD 3. To enhance the stereo effect, set STEREO WIDE OFF/ON 1. Press on the PLAY/PAUSE remote). The current track number and an arrow appear. The CD then plays all the tracks in order. 4.
  • Page 12: Special Features

    14-507.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM SPECIAL FEATURES During play, press and release SKIP on the remote) to skip to the beginning of the next track, or press Audible Search and release on the re- SKIP | mote) to skip to the beginning of the To search forward on the CD, hold current track.
  • Page 13: Repeat

    14-507.fm Page 13 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Repeat Continuous Play You can repeatedly play one track, a You can use continuous play to have programmed sequence (see “Pro- a CD in either tray automatically start grammed Play” on Page 14), or an en- playing after the CD in the other tray tire CD.
  • Page 14: Programmed Play

    14-507.fm Page 14 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM PROGRAMMED PLAY • To check programmed sequence, press SKIP on the remote) repeatedly You can program up to 20 tracks from to review the tracks. the loaded CDs to play in any se- quence.
  • Page 15: Cd And Cd Player Tips

    42-226) or Scratch ’n Fix (Cat. No. 42-127). • Do not store CDs in high-tempera- ture, high-humidity locations. Note: If the CD-3329 is subject to a sudden shock or jolt during play, the CD’s rotation speed might suddenly change, and the music might be brief- ly interrupted or the current track might start over.
  • Page 16: Using The Cassette Recorder

    USING THE CASSETTE RECORDER You can play your favorite cassette 3. Load a tape into the tape guides tapes on either of the CD-3329’s cas- with the side you want to play fac- sette decks and make recordings on ing you, the exposed tape edge Tape 1.
  • Page 17: Consecutive Play

    PLAY Press to temporarily stop play. PAUSE Press again to resume play. PAUSE Consecutive Play The CD-3329 can play one side of a tape in Tape 2, then automatically play one side of a tape in Tape 1.
  • Page 18: Recording

    RECORD radio, or another tape. Do not force it, as this can dam- age the mechanism. Notes: • The CD-3329’s Automatic Level Recording from the CD Player Control (ALC) automatically ad- justs the recording level. VOLUME has no effect on recording.
  • Page 19: Recording From The Radio

    14-507.fm Page 19 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Recording from the Radio Note: High-speed dubbing slightly reduces the sound quality of the 1. Load a cassette tape in Tape 1. recording. 2. Set the switch to 4. Press , then RADIO PAUSE RECORD...
  • Page 20: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    14-507.fm Page 20 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Preventing Accidental Restoring Tape Tension and Erasure Sound Quality Cassette tapes have two erase-pro- After you play a cassette tape several tection tabs, one for each side. To pro- times, the tape might become tightly tect recording from...
  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    Modifying or tampering with the CD-3329’s internal components can cause a mal- function and might invalidate your CD-3329’s warranty and void your FCC authori- zation to operate it. If your CD-3329 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts

    PLAY CD-3329 is causing the interference, expose the tape-handling parts. turn off your CD-3329. If the interfer- 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in ence goes away, your CD-3329 is denatured alcohol or tape head causing it. Try to eliminate the interfer-...
  • Page 23: Specifications

    14-507.fm Page 23 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range ..............AM: 530–1710 kHz FM: 88–108 MHz CASSETTE RECORDER Tape Speed ....................1 Tape System ..................4 Track Stereo Recording System ..................AC Bias Erasing System ..................Magnet Erase Wow and Flutter ................
  • Page 24 14-507.fm Page 24 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship 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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