Optimus CD-5500 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
OPTIMUS = c0-5500 COMPACT DIST DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
CD-5500
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Cat. No. 42-5036
OPTIMUS*

FEATURES
Your Optimus CD-5500 Compact Disc Player fea-
tures the latest in digital audio technology. Like
all compact disc (CD) players, the CD-5500 uses
a low-power laser beam to read digital information
from the CD then converts the information into
audio signals. Since only a light beam touches the
disc’s surface in the player, there is no disc wear
during normal use. With proper disc care, the origi-
nal sound quality can last indefinitely. Even when
the disc is slightly scratched, the CD-5500’s special
error-correction circuits can reconstruct missing
digital information.
The CD player includes these features:
Eight-Times Oversampling with Digital Filtering
— improves the CD’s sound by multiplying the
standard 44.1 kHz sampling rate by eight and using
a digital filter to reduce or eliminate the high-
frequency distortion caused by the digital-to-analog
conversion.
Digital Display — displays the CD player's operat-
ing status and other information, such as the total
number of tracks, the total playing time, the current
track, and the elapsed: time or remaining time.
Sequence Programming — lets you program up
to 20 tracks to play in any order you choose.
15-Track Number Grid — lets you quickly see the
total number of tracks (up to 15) you can play or
program from a CD.
Tri-Spot Laser Tracking — provides exceptionally
accurate tracking of the CD’s digital information.
3-inch CD Compatible — plays 3-inch CDs with-
out an adapter.
Floating Disc Tray — reduces interference caused
by external vibrations.
Automatic Search Music System (ASMS) — lets
you quickly find any track on a CD.
Audible Search — lets you rapidly play a CD in
either direction to listen for and locate a certain
section of a track.
Track Selector — lets you select a specific track
on a loaded CD.
Repeat Play — automatically repeats a programmed
sequence of tracks, all the tracks on a CD, a single
track, or a desired section of a track.
Random Play — continuously plays tracks it se-
lects at random.
STA-Compatible — lets you play and control the
CD changer through your Optimus STA-5500 or
STA-7500 Stereo Receiver/Ampilifier.
Remote Control — lets you contro! most of your
system’s functions from a distance. The remote
control requires 2 AA batteries, not supplied.
Compact Discs that you can play on your CD player
have this mark on them.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
The CD-5500’s advanced technology makes it
simple to operate. Be sure to completely read this
manual so you can understand and take advantage
of all the CD-5500’s features.
For your personal records, we recommend you
record the CD player’s serial number in the space
provided below. The serial number is on the CD
player’s back panel.
Serial Number:
©1993 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Radio Shack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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Laser Safety
Warning: This CD player employs a laser light
beam. Only a qualified service person should
remove the cover or attempt to service this device,
due to possible eye injury.
Warning: The use of controls or adjustments, or
the performance of procedures, other than speci-
fied herein can result in hazardous exposure to
laser light.
This CD player is made and tested to meet exact-
ing safety standards. It meets UL and FCC require-
ments and complies with safety performance stan-
dards of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
Important Note: Most CDs and pre-recorded
tapes contain copyrighted material. Copying or
dubbing of such material is a violation of copyright
laws.
Caution: Any changes or modifications in the
construction of this device which are not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
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 SERVICE
PERSONNEL
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of
FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable pro-
tection against radio and TV interference in a re-
sidential area. However, your equipment might
cause TV or radio interference even when it is oper-
ating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try
one or more of the following corrective measures:
¢ Reorient or relocate the radio or TV’s receiving
antenna.
e Increase the distance between the equipment
and the radio or TV.
¢ Use different outlets for the equipment and the
radio or TV.
Consult your local Radio Shack store or an ex-
perienced radio/TV technician if the problem still
exists.
This symbol is intended to tell the user
that parts inside the product present a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to tell the user
that important operating and servicing
instructions are included in this owner’s
manual.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CONTENTS
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING THE CD PLAYER TO
A RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
Select a location for your CD player that is near
your receiver/amplifier and a standard AC outlet.
Caution: Do not place the CD player on top of the
receiver/amplifier or any other component that
produces heat.
Note: If other audio components or their wires are
near the CD player, you might hear a hum during
play. You can usually eliminate the hum by moving
the components or their wiring.
1. Connect one end of the supplied audio cable to
the CD player’s L (left) and R (right) OUTPUT
jacks.
Receiver/Amplifier
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the re-
ceiver/amplifier’s corresponding left and right
CD, AUX, or TAPE input jacks.
Caution: Do not use the receiver/amplifier’s
PHONO input jacks. Doing so could damage the
receiver/ampilifier.
3. Plug the CD player’s power cord into a standard
AC outlet.
CONNECTING THE DIGI-LINK
CABLE
If you connect your CD player to an STA-5500 or
STA-7500 stereo receiver/amplifier, you can also
control the CD-5500 with the receiver/amplifier’s
remote control by connecting the supplied DIGI-
LINK cable.
STA-5500/STA-7500
CD-5500
1. Connect one end of the DIGI-LINK cable to the
CD player’s upper DIGI-LINK jack.
2. Connect the other end of cable to the STA-5500
or STA-7500 receiver/amplifier’s DIGI-LINK jack.

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USING HEADPHONES
To listen through headphones, connect a pair of
low-impedance stereo headphones with a },-inch
plug to the PHONES jack. Adjust LEVEL to set the
volume to a comfortable listening level.
Listening Safely
Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.
Extended, high-volume listening can lead to per-
manent hearing loss. Follow these guidelines to
protect your hearing, especially when you use
headphones.
e Always start by setting the volume to the lowest
level possible before you begin listening. Put
the headphones on, then gradually increase the
volume.
e Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over
a period of time, your ears adapt to the volume
level, so a volume level that does not cause dis-
comfort might still damage your hearing.
INSTALLING THE REMOTE
CONTROLS BATTERIES
Your CD player’s remote control requires two AA
batteries. For longest life, we recommend alkaline
batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by
pressing down on the cover and sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Insert two fresh AA batteries as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and —) marked inside the
compartment.
Notes:
e Use only batteries of the required size and
type. Incorrect batteries could damage the
remote control.
e Never leave dead or weak batteries in the
remote control. They can leak damaging
chemicals.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

BASIC OPERATION
CD-5500 PRECAUTIONS ° If you move the player from a very cold room to
a warmer one, moisture might condense on the
pickup lens, preventing proper CD play. If this
happens, wait 30 minutes before resuming play.
e This CD player has a wide dynamic range. Do
not turn up your receiver/amplifier’s volume too
high during soft (low volume) parts of the music
or you might damage your hearing when a sud- e Keep the CD tray clean.
den loud passage occurs.
¢ Do not place more than one CD or foreign ob-
jects in the CD tray. This can damage the drive
mechanism.
e Although this CD player has a floating disc tray to
reduce interferences caused by minor external
vibrations during playback, a sudden shock or
jolt could still make the speed of the CD’s rotation
change suddenly and produce noise. This is not
a malfunction.

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USING
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL
Use
the
remote
control
within
a
distance
of
about
18
feet
in
front
of
the
system
and
about
15
degrees
left
and
right
of
center.
When
using
the
remote
control,
point
the
remote
control’s
front
end
toward
the
DIGI-LINK
sensor
on
the
CD
player.
The
remote
control
has
most
of
the
same
controls
as
the
CD
player’s
front
panel
except
for
POWER,
and
OPEN/CLOSE.
The
INTRO,
and
REPEAT
(A
<—
B)
control
buttons
are
located
only
on
the
remote
control.
Use
the
controls
on
the
remote
con-
trol
just
as
you
would
the
controls
on
the
CD
player’s
front
panel.
Caution: Exposing the remote control to direct sun-
light or strong lights (such as a spotlight) reduces
its operating distance or might even make it tem-
porarily inoperative.

PLAYING A CD
1. Turn on your receiver/amplifier and select the
audio input source you connected the CD player
to.
2. Press POWER to turn on the CD player. The CD
player automatically checks the CD tray.
Note: If no CD is loaded, no disc appears on the
display after a few seconds.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD com-
partment.
PLAYER
SERVO SYSTEM
Caution: Do not force the compartment open
or closed. This could damage its loading mech-
anism.
4. Load aCbD, label side up, into the recessed part
of the compartment.
5. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the compartment.
The display shows the CD’s total number of
tracks, total playing time, and the track number
grid which also shows the total number of tracks
(up to 15 or, if over 15, all 15 numbers on the grid
plus = will show).
lf aCD has more than 15 tracks:
e All the numbers in the number grid and =
appear on the display.
e The number grid disappears from the display
when the CD player begins to play the 16th and
all successive tracks. The track number and =
appear on the display.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE. ® and the track number
appear on the display. The corresponding track
number on the track number grid momentarily
flashes. Then the CD player begins to play all the
tracks in order and the corresponding track num-
ber on the track number grid stops flashing.
Notes:
¢ During each track, the display shows the track
number and elapsed time.
¢ To temporarily stop play, press PLAY/PAUSE. [|
appears on the display. To resume play, press
PLAY/PAUSE again.
7. When the CD ends, the CD player automatically
stops.
To stop play before the CD ends, press STOP/
CLEAR.
TIME DISPLAY
The time display shows the elapsed or remaining
playing time of the track currently playing, or the
CD’s remaining playing time. During play and
before you press TIME, the current track’s elapsed
time appears on the display.
Press TIME once to display the current track’s
remaining time.
Press TIME again to display the CD’s total remain-
ing time.
Press TIME a third time to return to the elapsed
time display.

SPECIAL FEATURES
SELECT PLAY
After you load a CD, you can select a track by
directly entering the desired track’s number, by
using the automatic search music system to quickly
skip forward or backward to the beginning of tracks,
or by using Intro Scan to automatically scan the
tracks so you can listen to the first 10 seconds of
each track until you hear the selection you desire.
Directly Selecting a Track
To directly select a track, enter the desired track
number using the number buttons. About 4 to 5
seconds after you enter the track number, the CD
player starts playing the selected track.
Note: To select a two-digit track number, you must
press the second digit within 2 seconds after you
press the first digit.
Automatic Search Music System
(ASMS)
ASMS lets you quickly locate the beginning of any
track during play, including the track that is cur-
rently playing.
Press ASMS/SEARCH PPI on the player or ASMS
PPI on the remote control to skip forward through
the tracks.
Press ASMS/SEARCH K@4f on the player or ASMS
K€ on the remote control to skip backward through
the tracks.
Note: If you press ASMS/SEARCH Pf on the
player or ASMS PPI on the remote control at the
final track, the display returns to the first track. If you
press ASMS/SEARCH K@f on the player or ASMS
K4¢<4 on the remote control at the first track, the
display returns to the final track.
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intro Scan
Intro scan lets you listen to the first 10 seconds of
each track before automatically skipping to the
next track.
Press INTRO on the remote control before or during
play (including programmed play). INTRO appears
on the display and the CD player plays the first 10
seconds of each track.
To select the current track to continue playing and
cancel the intro scan mode, press INTRO on the
remote control until INTRO disappears from the
display.
Note: If the CD player reaches the end of a CD
during intro scan, the CD player stops and the dis-
play shows the total number of tracks and the total
playing time of the CD.
Selecting a Section of a Track
After you select a track, audible search helps you
quickly locate a specific section of that track.
During play, press and hold ASMS/SEARCH PPI on
the player or SEARCH PP on the remote control to
search forward or ASMS/SEARCH K@4 on the player
or SEARCH <4 on the remote control to search
backward.
During audible search:
e You hear the music at a higher speed and slightly
lower volume.
e If the CD player reaches the end of a CD, the
CD player stops and the display shows the total
number of tracks and the total playing time of
the CD.
e If the CD player reaches the beginning of a CD
(during reverse audible search), the player starts
playing the first track.
To resume normal play, release ASMS/SEARCH.

PROGRAMMED PLAY
Programming a Sequence of Tracks
You can program up to 20 tracks to play in any
order you choose.
1. Before play, press PROG/REV. | PROG | flashes
on the display.
2. Select the desired track number you want to
program by either of the following two methods:
e Enter the desired track number using the num-
ber buttons. The corresponding track number
is automatically stored after entering the track
number, the track number grid lights, and P
and the program number appear on the display
to indicate that the track number is stored. The
total play time of all programmed tracks ap-
pears on the display.
Press ASMS/SEARCH PP] to skip forward
through the tracks to select the track number
you want to program. The corresponding num-
ber on the track number grid flashes. Press
PROG/REV to store the displayed track number.
The corresponding track number on the track
number grid lights, and P and the program
number appear on the display to indicate that
the track number is stored. The total play time
of all programmed tracks appears on the
display.
Note: If you attempt to program more than 20
tracks, FULL appears on the display to indicate
that the memory is full and cannot accept any
more programming.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE. The player plays the tracks in
the programmed order and [PROG | lights
steadily.
Notes:
e After a programmed track finishes playing, the
corresponding track number on the track num-
ber grid turns off unless the track has been
programmed to play more than once.
e During programmed play, you can use ASMS
and audible search. The player searches the
tracks in the programmed sequence.
4. To clear the entire memory press OPEN/CLOSE
or repeatedly press STOP/CLEAR until
disppears from the dispaly.
Verifying/Checking the
Programmed Sequence
To check the programmed sequence, repeatedly
press PROG/REV while the CD player is stopped.
The display momentarily shows the programmed
track number and the track’s order in the sequence,
then the total play time of all programmed tracks.
END appears on the display after the last
programmed track.
To change a single track within a programmed
sequence, press PROG/REV until the track you want
to change appears on the display. Then simply enter
the new track number using the number buttons.
To delete an individual track from the programmed
sequence, repeatedly press PROG/REV until the
track you want to delete appears on the display, then
press STOP/CLEAR.
Note: Repeatedly press STOP/CLEAR to delete
the programmed tracks one by one from the first
deleted track back to the beginning of the pro-
grammed sequence.
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DELETE PLAY
You can program the CD player to play all the tracks
on a CD, except for the ones you delete. You can
delete up to 20 selections.
1. Before play, press DELETE once to enter the
delete mode. DELETE flashes on the display.
N
. Follow either of these two procedures to delete
a track.
e Enter the track number using the number but-
tons. The corresponding track number is auto-
matically deleted. After entering the track num-
ber, the deleted number (or numbers) disap-
pears from the track number grid. Then the
total remaining play time of the remaining
tracks and the number of remaining tracks
appear on the display.
Press ASMS/SEARCH PP] on the player or
ASMS PPI on the remote control to skip for-
ward through the undeleted tracks to select the
track number you want to delete. The cor-
responding number on the track number grid
flashes. Then press DELETE again. DELETE
and the deleted number (or numbers) disap-
pear from the track number grid. The total
remaining playing time of the undeleted tracks
and the number of remaining tracks appear on
the display.
ie)
. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to delete other tracks.
Notes:
e Repeatedly press DELETE to check the deleted
track list. The display shows the deleted track
numbers in sequence as you press DELETE.
¢ To undelete tracks while checking the deleted
selections, press STOP/CLEAR for each track
you want to reenter into the playing sequence.
e To undelete all the deleted tracks, press and
hold STOP/CLEAR for about 4 seconds until
DELETE disappears from the display.
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE to play all the tracks on a
CD, except for the ones you deleted.
REPEAT PLAY
You can repeat a programmed sequence, all tracks
on aCbD, a single track on a CD, or a selected sec-
tion of a track.
Repeat Playing a Programmed Sequence
After you start programmed play, press REPEAT
1/ALL on the remote control (or REPEAT on the CD
player) until REPEAT appears on the display.
After the CD player plays all the programmed tracks,
it repeatedly plays them again until you stop repeat
play.
Repeat Playing All Tracks
Before or during normal play, press REPEAT 1/ALL
on the remote control (or REPEAT on the CD player)
until REPEAT appears on the display. After
the CD player plays all the tracks, it repeatedly
plays them again until you stop repeat play.
Note: During random play, you can only repeat all
the tracks on a CD (see “Random Play’).
Repeat Playing a Single Track
After selecting the desired track, press REPEAT
1/ALL on the remote control, or REPEAT on the CD
player until REPEAT [1 |appears on the display. The
CD player repeatedly plays the selected track.
Repeat Playing a Section of a Track
You can continuously repeat a section of a track that
you designate while a track is playing. You can use
this mode while the CD player is operating in any
other playing mode (normal, programmed, random,
or any other repeat play). You can designate only
one section at a time to repeatedly play.
During any playing mode, press REPEAT A<—>B
on the remote control at the beginning of the section
of a track that you want to repeat. REPEAT appears
and A <— flashes. At the end of the section you
want to repeat, again press A<—> B on the remote
control. A<—>B lights steadily and the CD player
repeatedly plays the selected section.
Ending Repeat Play
To end repeat play of a programmed sequence, all
tracks, or a single track, press STOP/CLEAR, OPEN/
CLOSE, or REPEAT 1/ALL on the remote control or
REPEAT on the CD player until REPEAT disappears.
The CD player returns to normal play.
To end repeat play of a section on a track, press
A<—B on the remote control until REPEAT
A<— B disappears from the display.

RANDOM PLAY
You can randomly play a programmed sequence or
all tracks on a CD.
Note: A track might be randomly selected to play
more than once, but RANDOM will never play any
track twice in a row.
Random Playing from a
Programmed Sequence
To randomly play a programmed sequence of
tracks, after programmed play starts, press RAN-
DOM until RANDOM appears on the display. The
CD player randomly searches for a track from the
programmed sequence. Then the track plays. At the
end of each track, the CD player again randomly
searches for a track from the programmed
sequence.
To play the next programmed random track before
the current track ends, press ASMS/SEARCH PPI
on the player or ASMS PPI on the remote control.
To end random play, press STOP/CLEAR, OPEN/
CLOSE, or repeatedly press RANDOM (until RAN-
DOM disappears).
Random Playing All Tracks
To randomly play all the tracks on a CD except
deleted tracks, press RANDOM. RANDOM appear
on the display while the CD player searches for a
track. After the CD player selects a track, the track
plays.
EDIT PLAY
You can record from the CD player to a cassette
recorder by comparing (editing) the total running
time of the cassette tape with the playing times of
selected CD tracks. This lets you select tracks to
record onto the cassette tape which leave the least
amount of blank tape on the cassette.
You can either have the CD player automatically
figure the time for you by using the auto edit mode,
or you can figure the time yourself using the manual
edit mode.
Auto Edit
1. Loada blank cassette, or one you want to record
over, into the cassette recorder.
2. Load the CD you want to eidt into the CD player.
3. Press EDIT. AUTO EDIT and A.SPACE appear
and C-00 flashes on the display.
Note: When you use EDIT during recording, the
CD player automatically adds 4 seconds of
silence between selected tracks.
4. Repeatedly press TAPE SIZE until the tape length
that appears on the display matches the total
tape length of the cassette you are using.
Note: The CD player is preset to select cassette
tapes which have total playing times of 46, 54, 60,
74, or 90 minutes. The display starts at 00 and
steps through the preset settings as you press
TAPE SIZE.
5. Press EDIT again. The player sets itself to PAUSE,
AUTO EDIT, A.SPACE appear and A
flashes on the display, and the track numbers to
be recorded appear on the track number grid.
Notes:
¢ Starting from the first track on a CD and
progressing in order, the CD player automati-
cally programs as many tracks as will fiton the
cassette tape.
e If you press STOP/CLEAR before the CD player
turns to PAUSE, the CD player stops.
6. To avoid missing part of the recording of the CD's
first track, start the cassette deck’s recording
mode and let the tape advance past the leader
part of the tape. Then pause the cassette
recorder.
7. Simultaneously start the cassette deck and press
PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player. The cassette deck
records on the tape’s selected side as the CD
player plays the programmed tracks. After play-
ing the edited selections for side A, the CD player
automatically stops.
8. After the CD player automatically stops, stop the
recording cassette deck and turn the tape over.
Half of the tape length appears and tape side B
flashes on the display.
9. Repeat Steps 6 and 7.
To cancel AUTO EDIT during edit play, press STOP/
CLEAR to stop playing, then press and hold
STOP/CLEAR until AUTO EDIT disappears (about
4 seconds).
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Manual Edit
1.
Load a blank cassette, or one you want to record
over, into the cassette recorder.
. Load the CD you want to edit into the CD player.
. Press EDIT twice. EDIT and A.SPACE appear
and C-00 flashes on the display.
Note: When you use EDIT during recording, the
CD player automatically adds 4 seconds of
silence between selected tracks.
. Repeatedly press TAPE SIZE until the tape
length that appears on the display matches the
total tape length of the cassette you are using.
Note: The CD player is preset to select cassette
tapes which have total playing times of 46, 54,
60, 74, or 90 minutes. The display start at 00 and
steps through the preset setting as you press
TAPE SIZE.
. Press PROG/REV. PROG, EDIT and half of the
selected tape length appears and A flahes on
the display.
. Program the tracks you want to record on the
selected tape side.
. To avoid missing part of the recording of the
CD’s first track, start the cassette deck’s record-
ing mode and let the tape advance past the
leader part of the tape. Then pause the cassette
recorder.
8.
9.
Simultaneously start the cassette deck and
press PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player. The cas-
sette deck records on the tape’s selected side
as the CD player plays the programmed tracks.
After playing the edited selections for side A, the
CD player automatically stops.
Notes:
e As you record each track, the track number
and the elapsed time of the current track
appear on the display.
e lf the programmed tracks’ total time is greater
than will fit on either side, = flashes on the
display. Delete a track or edit again.
After the CD player automatically stops, stop the
recording cassette deck, turn the tape over, and
again press EDIT on the CD player. Half of the
tape length appears and tape side B flashes on
the display.
. Repeat Steps 6 — 8.
To cancel the EDIT mode during edit play, press
STOP/CLEAR to stop playing, then press and
hold STOP/CLEAR until EDIT disappears (about
4 seconds).

TROUBLESHOOTING
With proper care and handling, your CD player should give you years of trouble-free service. However,
if you have problems with the CD player, the following problem solving chart might help.
Power is turned on but no AC cord is unplugged. Plug AC cord into a standard
indicators light. AC outlet.
POWER button is not com- Press POWER again.
pletely pressed.
CD is loaded upside down. Reload CD with the label side
up.
CD is dirty or scratched. Clean the CD or try a different
CD.
CD is not a standard compact | Be sure that the CD bears the
disc. standard compact disc logo.
CD is loaded but the display
does not show the total num-
ber of tracks and total play
time.
Audio cables defective or not
connected.
Replace the cables.
Be sure the cables are properly
plugged into the correct jacks.
CD is scratched. Replace CD. See “Caring for
Compact Discs.”
CD is dirty. Clean the CD. See “Caring for
Compact Discs.”
Intermittent sound or the same
part is repeated.
If you still have problems, take the player to your local Radio Shack store for servicing.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARING FOR THE CD-5500
Your
CD-5500
Compact
Disc
Player
is
an
example
of
superior
design
and
craftsmanship.
The
follow-
ing
suggestions
will
help
you
care
for
the
CD
player
SO
you
Can
enjoy
it
for
years.
Keep the CD player dry. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can cor-
rode electronic circuits.
Handle the CD player gently and
carefully. Dropping it can damage
the circuit boards and cause the CD
player to work improperly.
S
oe.
Use and store the CD player only in
normal temperature environments,
and avoid sudden temperature
changes. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of electronic devices,
and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the CD player away from dust
and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Wipe the CD player with a damp
cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals,
cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the CD player.
Modifying or tampering with the CD player's inter-
nal components can cause a malfunction and
might invalidate the CD player’s warranty and void
your FCC authorization to operate the CD player. If
your
CD
player
is
not
performing
as
it
should,
take
it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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CARING FOR COMPACT DISCS
Even though a CD is very durable, treat it with care.
¢ To prevent possible damage to a CD if you move
the player, be sure the CD compartment is empty.
¢ Do not write on either side of a CD, particularly
the non-label side. (Signals are read from the
non-label side.)
¢ Do not store CDs in high-temperature, high-
humidity locations. The CDs might warp.
e Keep the CD dry. A water drop can act as a lens
and affect the laser beam’s focus.
e Always keep the CD in its protective case or
sleeve when it is not in use.
e Always handle a CD by the edges to avoid finger-
prints or scratches on the playing surface which
can prevent the laser beam from correctly read-
ing the digital information or create a “skipping”
sound.
To remove fingerprints and clean the CD surface,
use a CD cleaner kit (such as Cat. No. 42-116).
To repair scratches on the CD surface, use a CD
scratch repair kit (such as “Scratch ’N Fix,” Cat.
No. 42-127).

SPECIFICATIONS
Audio:
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Required Disc:
Cae ee ee a 3 Inches (76.2mm) or 4%, Inches (120.7mm)
gh ee el ee up to 75 Minutes
Signal Format:
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SIE IY F POCOOSU NS FUE fh ciard bo hare eee ea as Re eee wes eee bene een ore 352.8 kHz
Pick-Up:
TE COE 8 ick if. eA ok Aas w oe 5 ou a Se gee i 3-Beam Tracking Servo Type
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EEO 5 Cay s 6 OF ge ie aS ns css oo ow ae ae Re ee Semiconductor Laser
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General:
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AMT McK PEIIRSTVULIOOED. ; s,s 5... wv ene ee DELP Ie We MEL, b5. +. so 0 + GU es Bw 10 Watts
Co a gb ped S| i ee 34, x 16%, x 9'4, Inches
80 x 420 x 245 mm
2, ree ee ee ee oe ee 7.58 Ibs (3.44 kg)
fg er a ee eee Connecting Audio Cable
Wireless Remote Control
Digi-Link Cable
Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
17

NOTES

NOTES

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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This
product
is
warranted
against
defects
for
1
year
from
date
of
purchase
from
Radio
Shack
company-owned
stores
and
authorized
Radio
Shack
franchisees
and
dealers.
Within
this
period,
we
will
repair
it
without
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.
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AS
PROVIDED
HEREIN,
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SHACK
MAKES
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WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS
OR
IMPLIED,
INCLUDING
WARRANTIES
OF
MERCHANTABILITY
AND
FITNESS
FOR
A
PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
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states
do
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permit
limitation
or
exclusion
of
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warranties;
therefore,
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aforesaid
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or
exclusion(s)
may
not
apply
to
the
purchaser.
This
warranty
gives
you
specific
legal
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and
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