Optimus CD-3322 User manual

Cat. No.14-547
OWNER’S MANUAL
Portable Triple Play
Please read before using this equipment.
CD-3322
with AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Recorder
Compact Disc Player
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FEATURES
© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Your Optimus CD-3322 Portable Triple
Play Compact Disc Player with AM/FM
Stereo Cassette Recorder is a com-
pact, portable, all-in-one music sys-
tem. It lets you listen to your favorite
CDs, AM andFM radio stations, orpre-
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.
CD PLAYER FEATURES
Automatic Search Music System
(ASMS) — lets you quickly locate and
play any track on a CD.
Audible Search — helps you locate a
particular section of a CD by rapidly
playing it in either direction.
Direct Track Selection — lets you se-
lect and play any track on a CD by sim-
ply pressing the track number on the
remote control.
Programmable Play — lets you pro-
gram and play up to 20 tracks in any
order.
Random Play — lets you set the sys-
tem to automatically play a CD’s tracks
in random order.
INTRO (Introduction) Scanning — lets
you review the first 10 seconds of each
track on a CD, so you can easily find a
track you want to listen to.
Repeat Play — lets you automatically
repeat a single track, all tracks on the
CD, or a programmed sequence of
tracks.
3- or 5-Inch CD Compatible — lets you
play either 3- or 5-inch CDs on the sys-
tem.
CASSETTE DECK FEATURES
Multiple Source Recording — lets you
record onto a cassette tape from the
CD player or radio.
Automatic Level Control (ALC) — au-
tomatically adjusts the recording level.
Auto-Stop — to protect the tape and
tape-handling parts, automatically
stops the cassette tape when it reach-
es the end.
Soft Cassette Tape Eject — slowly
opens the cassette compartment door
so the tape does not pop out.
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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
person should remove the cover or at-
tempt to service this device, due to
possible eye injury.
This symbol is intended to
alert you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the product’s en-
closure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the prod-
uct’s case.
RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
!
OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Memory Tuning — lets you store and
easily select up to 20 of your favorite
AM and FM radio stations (10 AM and
10 FM).
Remote Control — lets you control
most of the system’s functions from a
distance.
Liquid Crystal Display — clearly dis-
plays your system’s indicators for easy
viewing in almost any lighting condi-
tion.
Bass Boost Control — boosts low
tones for an emphasized bass sound.
Four Preset Equalizer Settings — at
the press of a button, provide you with
common sound settings for enhancing
rock, jazz, classical, or vocal (like
acappella or opera) music.
Three Power Options — let you power
your system from internal batteries
(not supplied), AC power, or your vehi-
cle’s cigarette lighter socket (using an
optional DC-to-AC inverter).
Note: The remote control requires two
AAA batteries (not supplied) for power.
Read this manual carefully. It will help
you get the most enjoyment from your
CD-3322.
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This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and main-
tenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this prod-
uct.
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CONTENTS
Connecting Power 6
Using Batteries ................................................................................................ 6
Using AC Power .............................................................................................. 7
Using Vehicle Battery Power ........................................................................... 7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ....................................................... 8
Basic Operation ..................................................................................................... 9
Using the Remote Control ............................................................................... 9
Turning Power On/Off ..................................................................................... 9
Turning On/Off Main Power ...................................................................... 9
Using the Remote Control to Turn Power On/Off ................................... 10
Setting the Sound ......................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................. 10
Adjusting the Balance ............................................................................. 11
Using the Preset Equalizer Settings ....................................................... 11
Boosting the Bass ................................................................................... 11
Using Headphones ....................................................................................... 12
Listening Safely ...................................................................................... 12
Traffic Safety ........................................................................................... 12
Radio Operation .................................................................................................. 13
Listening to the Radio ................................................................................... 13
Memory Tuning ............................................................................................. 14
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 ....................................................................................... 18
Random Play .......................................................................................... 18
INTRO Scanning .................................................................................... 19
Repeat Play ............................................................................................ 20
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Programmed Play 20
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
25 Recording a Cassette Tape 26
Recording from the Radio 26
Recording from the CD Player
27 Tape Tips 28
Erasing a Cassette Tape 28
Preventing Accidental Era-
sure 28Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality 28
Troubleshooting 29
Resetting the System 30
Care and Maintenance 31
The FCC Wants You to Know 32
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts
32
Specifications 33
Notes:
• Most CDs that can be played on
this player have this mark on
them:
• Most material on compact discs
and prerecorded tapes is copy-
righted. Unauthorized duplication
of copyrighted material is a viola-
tion of the copyright laws of most
countries and such duplication
may result in fines and/or impris-
onment. Note, however, that in the
United States, it is not a violation
of U.S. copyright laws for a con-
sumer to use an audio recording
device to duplicate musical
recordings for noncommercial
(personal) use.
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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”)
• AC power, using the supplied AC
power cord and a standard AC
outlet (see “Using AC Power” on
Page 8)
• Your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket, using an optional DC-to-
AC inverter (see “Using Vehicle
Battery Power” on Page 8)
Caution: Do not mix old and new bat-
teries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
Using Batteries
You can power your CD-3322 with
eight D batteries (for normal operation)
and two AA batteries (for memory
backup). For the best results, we rec-
ommend alkaline batteries, such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 23-550 (D cells)
and 23-552/557 (AA cells).
Caution: Only use fresh batteries of the
required size and type.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press down and pull out on the
tabs at the top of the battery com-
partment to remove the cover.
2. Put the AA then the D batteries in
the compartment (on top of the
attached ribbon) as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
Notes:
• If you do not plan to use the CD-
3322 with batteries for a week or
more, or if you plan to use only AC
or vehicle battery power, remove
the D batteries.
• To save any radio stations stored
in memory in case power is dis-
connected or interrupted, always
leave the AA batteries installed.
• If the sound weakens or distorts,
or the CD-3322 does not operate
properly, replace the D batteries.
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• Replace the AA batteries about
every 6 months, or more often if
power is frequently disconnected
or interrupted.
• To easily remove the batteries,
pull up on the attached ribbon.
Caution: Always dispose of old batter-
ies promptly and properly.
Using AC Power
To use AC power, plug the supplied
power cord into AC INPUT on the back
of the system, then plug the other end
into a standard AC outlet.
Caution: Your system’s power cord has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). If you have difficulty in-
serting the plug into the outlet, do not
force it! Turn the plug over and try
again.
Notes:
• Always plug the power cord into
the CD-3322 before you plug it
into the AC outlet. Always unplug
the power cord from the outlet
before you unplug it from the CD-
3322.
• Connecting the power cord to the
CD-3322 automatically discon-
nects the internal D batteries.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power the CD-3322 from your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket by
converting your vehicle’s DC power to
115V AC using an optional DC-to-AC
inverter, such as RadioShack Cat. No.
22-132.
Follow the instructions included with
the inverter to connect it to your vehi-
cle’s cigarette lighter socket. Then plug
the CD-3322’s power cord into AC IN-
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.
Note: If the CD-3322 hums when you
turn it off while using vehicle battery
power, this is not a malfunction. Simply
unplug the inverter from your vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote
Control
The remote control requires two AAA
batteries (not supplied) for power. For
the best performance and longest life,
we recommend alkaline batteries,
such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555.
Caution: Always use fresh batteries of
the required size and type.
1. To open the battery compartment
cover, slide the cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow, then lift the cover
away from the compartment.
2. Insert the batteries into the com-
partment (on top of the attached
ribbon) according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
Notes:
• If you will not be using the remote
control for a month or more,
remove the batteries.
• To easily remove the batteries,
pull up on the attached ribbon.
• 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.
Caution: Always dispose of old batter-
ies promptly and properly.
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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.
Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, be sure that
its front end is pointing with a clear
path toward REMOTE SENSOR on
the front of the CD-3322, then press
the desired button(s).
Caution: Exposing the remote control
or REMOTE SENSOR to direct sun-
light or strong lights, such as a spot-
light, will reduce the remote control’s
operating distance and can make it in-
operative.
Notes:
• Several control buttons on both
the system and the remote control
operate the same function.
• You cannot operate the tape deck
using the remote control (see
“Cassette Deck Operation” on
Page 25).
• You cannot operate the CD-3322
using the remote control if the
POWER indicator is off (see
“Using the Remote Control to Turn
Power On/Off” on Page 11).
Turning Power
On/Off
Turning On/Off Main Power
To turn on the CD-3322’s main power
for normal or remote control operation,
press POWER on top of the system.
The POWER indicator turns on.
To turn off the main power (if you will
not be using the remote control), press
POWER again so the POWER indica-
tor turns off.
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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.
Note: When you turn off the system us-
ing the remote control, the POWER in-
dicator stays on.
Setting the Sound
Adjusting the Volume
To increase or decrease the system’s
volume,press VOLUMEUPorDOWN,
or VOLUME or on the remote
control).
Notes:
• To turn off the sound temporarily,
press MUTE on the remote con-
trol. The MUTE indicator on the
system turns on. To resume listen-
ing, press MUTE again so the
indicator turns off.
• The MUTE indicator turns on
automatically when FUNCTION is
set to CD and no CD is playing or
a CD is paused (see “CD Player
Operation” on Page 17), or when
FUNCTION is set to RADIO and
no signal is being received (see
“Radio Operation” on Page 14).
This is not a malfunction. When
this happens, you cannot turn off
the indicator by pressing MUTE.
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Adjusting the Balance
To adjust the sound balance between
the left and right speakers, turn BAL-
ANCE on the main system toward
LEFT or RIGHT.
Using the Preset Equalizer Settings
You can adjust the balance of the CD-
3322’s sound frequencies using its
four preset equalizer (sound balance)
settings: CLASSIC (equal balance on
all sound frequencies), ROCK (more
treble than bass), JAZZ (more bass
than treble), or VOCAL (for heavy vo-
cals such as acappella or opera). Each
setting is designed to give you the best
sound for that type of music.
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.
Boosting the Bass
Press E-BASS down for an enhanced
bass effect. Press E-BASS again (so
the button pops up) for normal bass
sound.
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and the surrounding
area)
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Using Headphones
To listen without disturbing others, you
can connect a pair of 1/8-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’ 1/8-inch plug into the
PHONES jack on the back of the CD-
3322.
Note: Connecting headphones auto-
matically disconnects the CD-3322’s
speakers.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use headphones.
• Set the volume to the lowest set-
ting before you begin listening.
After you begin listening, adjust
the volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high
volume levels. Extended high-vol-
ume listening can lead to perma-
nent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a
volume level that does not cause
discomfort might still damage your
hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operat-
ing a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This can create a traffic hazard and
could be illegal in some areas.
Even though some headphones let
you hear some outside sounds when
listening at normal volume levels, they
still can present a traffic hazard.
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Radio Operation
Listening to the Radio
1. Set FUNCTION to RADIO. The
last selected radio band and fre-
quency appear on the display.
2. Repeatedly press BAND to select
the desired band. As you press it,
AM or FM and the last selected sta-
tion in that band appear on the
display.
3. Press TUNING UP/ or
DOWN/ (or SKIP/TUNING s
or t on the remote control) to tune
to the next highest or lowest sta-
tion. As you press it, the fre-
quency number changes on the
display.
To rapidly scan for a station, press
and hold TUNING UP/ or
DOWN/ (or SKIP/TUNING s
or t on the remote control) for
about a second. When you
release it, the tuner automatically
stops at the next strong station.
Notes:
• The CD-3322 is preset to
receive FM broadcasts in ste-
reo. If a broadcast is being
received in stereo, ap-
pears on the display.
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• To improve reception for weak FM stations, set FM MODE on the back of the
system to MONO so disap-
pears. The sound is no longer
in stereo, but reception should
improve. To return to stereo
sound, set FM MODE to STE-
REO again.
• The AM antenna is built-in.
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
VOLUME or on the remote
control), and select the desired E-
BASS, BALANCE, and preset
equalizer settings.
Memory Tuning
You can store and easily recall up to 20
of your favorite AM and FM radio sta-
tions (10 AM and 10 FM) using the CD-
3322’s memory.
Storing a Station in Memory
1. Press BAND to select AM or FM.
2. Press TUNING UP/ or
DOWN/ (or SKIP/TUNING s
or t on the remote control) to
select the desired station.
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMORY. CH
00 (the preset station number)
appears, and MEMORY flashes on
the display.
ST
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4. To select a memory position,
within about 5 seconds, repeat-
edly press REPEAT/SCAN until
the desired preset station number
appears (or press the desired pre-
set station number (1 to +10) on
the remote control), then press
PROGAM/MEMORY to store your
selection in memory.
Note: If MEMORY and the preset
station number disappear before
you press PROGAM/MEMORY,
begin again from Step 3.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 to store up to
10 stations each in FM and AM.
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” on
Page 7).
Recalling a Stored Station
1. Press BAND to select AM or FM.
2. Repeatedly press REPEAT/SCAN
until the desired preset station
number appears (or press the
desired preset station number (1
to +10) on the remote control).
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CD Player Operation
Loading and Playing a CD
1. Set FUNCTION to CD. The CD
indicator turns on, 00:00 and
TRACK 00 appear for a few sec-
onds, then dISC flashes on the
display.
2. Press OPEN on top of the sys-
tem. TRACK 00 appears on the
display and the CD compartment
door opens.
Caution: Do not try to force the CD
door open. You might damage it.
3. Carefully place a CD, label side
up, in the compartment.
4. To close the CD compartment
door, press down gently on the
right side of the door (on the area
marked PUSH TO CLOSE) until it
clicks shut. After a few seconds,
the loaded CD’s total playing time
and number of tracks appear on
the display.
5. To begin play, press (or PLAY/
PAUSE on the remote control).
TRACK 01 then the elapsed play
time appears, and the CD begins
to play.
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. To
resume play, press it again.
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and surrounding area
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CD being placed in
the CD compartment
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door being
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• To display the CD’s remaining play time during play, press DISPLAY MODE.
To return to the elapsed play
time, press it again.
6. Adjust VOLUME UP or DOWN (or
VOLUME or on the remote
control), and select the desired 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).
The CD’s total playing time and
number of tracks appear.
8. To remove the CD, wait a few sec-
onds for the CD to stop spinning,
then press OPEN . When the
compartment door opens, remove
the CD then close the door.
Caution: Do not try to remove the
CD until it stops spinning.
Special CD Player Features
Automatic Search Music System
(ASMS)
The CD-3322’s automatic search mu-
sic system lets you skip forward or
backward through the tracks on a CD.
• To skip to the beginning of the
next track during play, press and
release (or SKIP/TUNING s
on the remote control).
• To return to the beginning of the
current track during play, press
and release (or SKIP/TUN-
ING t on the remote control).
• To skip forward or backward
through additional tracks, repeat-
edly press or (or SKIP/
TUNING s or t on the remote con-
trol) until the desired track number
appears on the display.
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Direct Track Selection
To select a specific track on a CD, sim-
ply press the desired track’s number
on the remote control. For example, to
select track number 7, press 7.
To select a track number of 10 or great-
er, press +10 the number of times to
equal the track’s first digit, then press
the number for the second digit. For
example, press:
• +10 to select track 10
• +10 then 7 to select track 17,
• +10 +10 to select track 20
• +10, +10, then 9 to select track 29
Cue
To select a track while the CD player is
stopped or paused, press or
(or SKIP/TUNING s or t on the remote
control) until the desired track number
appears on the display. Then press
(or PLAY/PAUSE on the remote
control) to play the track.
Audible Search
To search forward or backward during
play, press and hold or (or
SKIP/TUNING s or t on the remote
control). The CD plays rapidly and you
hear the music at a high speed and low
volume.
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.
2. To begin random play, press
(or PLAY/PAUSE on the remote
control). The first randomly
selected track number appears,
then the track begins to play and
its elapsed play time appears.
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Notes:
• To skip to a different randomly
selected track, press or
(or SKIP/TUNING s or t on
the remote control).
• You can search forward or
backward or repeat (see
“Repeat Play” on Page 21) the
current track during random
play.
3. To briefly stop random play, press
(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). RANDOM disap-
pears and the CD’s total number
of tracks and playing time appear.
Note: To cancel random play and
resume normal play, simply press
RANDOM. RANDOM disappears
from the display and the CD
player resumes normal play.
INTRO Scanning
The INTRO (introduction) scanning
feature lets you review the first 10 sec-
onds of each track on a CD.
To use the INTRO scanning feature,
simply press INTRO on the remote
control while the CD is stopped (not
playing). INTRO appears on the dis-
play and the CD player plays the first
10 seconds of each track on the load-
ed CD, beginning with the first track,
then stops.
To cancel INTRO scanning and stop
play sooner, press (or STOP on the
remote control) so INTRO disappears
from the display.
To cancel INTRO scanning without
stopping play, press INTRO on the re-
mote control again. INTRO disappears
and the CD playersimply resumes nor-
mal play.
Note: You can search forward or back-
ward during INTRO scanning.
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