Optimus 14-546A, CD-3321 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-546A

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

CD-3321

Portable Triple-Play Compact Disc Player

with AM/FM Stereo Dual-Cassette Recorder

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FEATURES

Your Optimus CD-3 321 Portable TriplePlay Compact Disc Player combines a CD player, an AM/FM radio, and a double cassette player with detachable speakers — all in one convenient, portable package.

CD Player Features

Programmable Play

gram up to 21 tracks to play in any se quence.

Audible Search

particular section of a track by playing the CD rapidly in either direction.

Automatic Search Music System (ASMS)

— quickly locates and plays

any track on a CD.

Repeat Play

— lets you automatically repeat a single track, an entire CD, or a series of programmed tracks.

— lets you pro-

— helps you locate a

Cassette Deck Feat ure s

Multiple Source Recording

record from the CD player, r adio, or another cassette tape.

— lets you

Other Special Features

E-Bass Control

an emphasized bass sound.

Three Power Options

er the CD-3321 from internal batteries (not supplied), st andard AC power ( with the supplied AC power cord), or your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket (with an optional adapter).

WARNING:

shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

— boosts low tones for

— lets you pow-

To reduce the risk of fire or

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

Automatic Level Control (ALC)

— au-

tomatically adjusts the recording level.

1999 Tandy Corporation.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and

maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

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Warning:

This system e mploys a laser light beam. Only a qu alified serv ice person should remo ve the c over or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

CDs that can be played on this player have this mark on them:

Note:

Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted. Unauthorized duplic ation of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fine s and/or imprisonment. Note, however, that in the United States, it is not a violat ion of U.S. copyright laws for a consum er to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial (personal) use.

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CONTENTS

Preparation .......................................................................................................... .... 5

Connecting the Speakers ................................................................................... 5

Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 6

Using Batteries ............................................................................................. 6

Using AC Power ........................................................................................... 7

Using Your Vehicle’s Cigarette-Lighter Socket ............................................. 7

Using Headphones ............................................................................................. 8

Listening Safely ............................................................................................ 8

Using the Radio ....................................................................................................... 9

Using the CD Player .............................................................................................. 10

Loading and Playing a CD ................................................................................ 10

Special Features ............................................................................................... 11

Pause ......................................................................................................... 11

Cue ............................................................................................................ 11

Repeat ....................................................................................................... 11

Audible Search ........................................................................................... 11

Automatic Search Music System (ASMS) .................................................. 12

Programmed Play ............................................................................................. 12

CD and CD Player Care Tips ............................................................................ 13

Using the Cassette Player .................................................................................... 15

Loading a Cassette Tape .................................................................................. 15

Playing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................... 15

Normal Play ................................................................................................ 15

Consecutive Play ........................................................................................ 16

Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ................................................................ 16

Using Pause ............................................................................................... 17

Recording ......................................................................................................... 17

Recording from the CD Player ................................................................... 17

Recording from the Radio .......................................................................... 18

Dubbing a Cassette Tape ........................................................................... 18

Tape Tips .......................................................................................................... 19

Erasing a Cassette Tape ............................................................................ 19

Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................... 19

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................................... 20

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 21

Cleaning the Tape-H and ling Par ts .................................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... .. 22

FCC Notice ....................................................................................................... 22

Specifications ......................... .......................... .......................... ......................... .. 23

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PREPARATION

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

Caution:

until you connec t the speakers. Operating the CD-3321 without connected speakers could damage it.

The connecting wires fo r the CD-3321’s detachable speake rs ar e rolled up in the recessed area at the back of each speaker.

Follow these steps to connect the speakers to the system.

Note:

on its left side when viewed from the front. The left speaker has the trac ks on its right side when viewed from the front.

1. Align the tracks on the side of the

Do not plug in the power cord

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The right speaker has the tracks

right speaker with the tracks on the right end of the main system and slide the speaker down until i t clicks into place.

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2. Align the tracks on the side of the left speaker with the tracks on the left end of the main system and slide the speaker down until it clicks into place.

3. Unwind the wire from each speaker.

4. Press the pair of terminal tabs marked back of the CD-3321. Insert the right speaker’s red wire into the red (+) terminal and its black wire into the black (–) terminal. Then release th e tabs.

Caution:

system and speakers, never let the speaker wires’ bare ends touch each other.

5. Repeat Step 3 to connect the left speaker’s wires to the terminals marked

To disconnect the speakers from the system, first disconnect the speaker wires from the CD-3321. Then push in the mounting tabs on the sides of the main system a nd slide the spe akers upward along the tracks.

SPEAKERS 8Ω/+R–

To avoid damaging your

SPEAKERS 8Ω/–L+

on the

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CONNECTING POWER

You can power your CD-3321 from any of three power sources:

• internal batteries

• standard AC power (with the supplied power cord)

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pushing the cover’s two tabs in the direction of the arrows.

2. Inser t eight D batteries as indicate d by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the batter y compartment.

• your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket (with an optional DC adapter)

Note:

Connecting the power cord or an optional DC adapter dis connects the internal batteries.

Using Batteries

You need eight D batteries (not supplied) t o po we r th e CD - 33 2 1. W e re co mmend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

3. Replace the cover.

When the CD-3321 operates erratically or not at all, replace the batteries.

Cautions:

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

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Note:

If you do not plan to use the sys tem for several days, or if you plan to power the system us ing only AC or DC power, remove the batteries.

Using AC Power

Using Your Vehicle’s CigaretteLighter Socket

To power the CD-3321 fr om your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, you need a DC adapter (not supplie d), such as Ca t. No. 270-1528.

To use AC power, plug the supplied power cord into the on the back of the CD-3321. Then plug the cord’s other en d into a stand ard AC outlet.

Note:

The plug’s blades are polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and it fits only one way. If the plug will not fit easily, turn it over and try agai n. Do not force it.

Caution:

from the AC outlet before yo u unplug it from the CD-3321.

Always unplug the power c ord

AC 120V 60Hz

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jack

Cautions:

• You must use a DC cigarette-lighter adapter that supplies 12 volts and delivers at least 1 amp. Its center ti p must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the CD-33 21’s

12V

jack. The recommended adapter meets these spec ifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CD-3321 or the adapter.

• Unplug the adapte r from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket when you turn off the ignition. This prevents your vehicle’s battery from being drained if you leave the CD3321 on when you turn off the ignition.

• Always plug the DC adapter into the CD-3321 before you plug it into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the adapter from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug its barrel plug from the CD-3321.

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Insert the DC adapter’s 5.5 outer diameter/2.1 inner diameter barrel plug into

DC 12V

the

jack on the back of the CD3321, then plug the DC adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

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Note:

If the CD-3321 does not operate when you turn it on, remove the DC adapter from your vehicle’s cigarettelighter socket and check the socket for debris. Also check the fus e in the ad apter and your vehicle’s fuse block.

USING HEADP HONES

For private listening, plug a pair of optional headphones with a into the

PHONES

jack. Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of headphones.

/8-inch plug

• Set the volume to its lowest setting before you begin listening. Afte r you begin listening, ad just the volume t o a comfortable listening level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time your ears adapt to the listening level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

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Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

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