Optimus CD-3329 User Manual

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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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FEATURES

Your Optimus CD-3329 combines a
remote-controlled CD player with two
trays, an AM/FM radio, and a double
cassette recorder with detachable
speakers — all in one convenient, por­table package.

CD Player

Continuous Pla

from one CD to the next without stop­ping.

Pro

rammable Pla

gram up to 20 tracks to play in any se­quence.

Audible Search

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

Automatic Search Music S
(ASMS)

any track on a CD.

Repeat Pla

repeat a single track , an entire CD, or
a series of programmed tracks.

— quickly locates and plays

— lets you play

— lets you pro-

— helps you locate a

stem

— let s y ou automatically

Cassette Deck

Multiple Source Recordin

you record from the CD player, radio,
or another cassette tape.

Automatic Level Control (ALC)

automatically adjusts the recording
level.

Auto-Stop

tape-handling parts by automatically
stopping the cassette tape when it
reaches the end.

DUB. NORMAL/HIGH Switch

you dub the tape at normal or twice
the normal speed.

— protects the tape and

— lets

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— lets

Other Special Features

Two Power Options

the CD-3329 from standard AC power
with the supplied po wer cord or inter­nal batteries (not supplied).

E-Bass Control

to emphasize the bass sound.

— let you power

— boosts low tones

3- or 5-inch CD Compatible

you play either 3- or 5-inch CDs on the
system.

Remote Control

most CD functions from up to 20 feet
away.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

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— lets you control

— lets

© 1998 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserv ed .

Stereo Wide Control

hance stereo effects.

— lets you en-

CAUTION

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Notes:

• The remote control requires two
AAA batteries to operate. If you
want to power the CD-33 29 from
batteries, you need eight D batter­ies for it.

• The cassette compartment doors
are taped shut to protect them
during shipment. Peel o ff the tape
before using the cassette player.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BA CK. NO USER-S ERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert you
to the p r es en c e o f un in su lated dan ­gerous 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.

This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and

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maintenance instructions are in­cluded in the literature accompany­ing this product.

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We recommend you record the CD­3329’s serial number here. The num­ber is on the back of the CD-3329.

Serial Number: ___________ ______

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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 ......................................................................................... 8

Usin

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

Usin

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

Using the Remote Control ............................................................................. 10

Loading a CD ................................................................................................. 10

Playing a CD .................................................................................................. 11

Special Features ............................................................................................ 12

Audible Search ........................................................................................ 12

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

Pause ...................................................................................................... 12

Cue ......................................................................................................... 12

Repeat .................................................................................................... 13

Continuous Play ...................................................................................... 13

Programmed Play .......................................................................................... 14

Deleting a Programmed Sequence ......................................................... 14

CD and CD Player Tips ................................................................................. 15

Usin

the Cassette Recorder ............................................................................ 16

Loading a Cassette Tape ............................................................................... 16

Playing a Cassette Ta pe ................................................................................ 16

Normal Play ............................................................................................ 16

Consecutive Play .................................................................................... 17

Using Fast-Forward and Rewind ............................................................ 17

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

Recording ...................................................................................................... 18

Recording from the CD Player ................................................................ 18

Recording from the Radio ....................................................................... 19

Dubbing a Cassette Tape ...................................................................... .. 19

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

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

Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................ 20

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

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

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts .......................................... ....... ....... ....... .. 22

The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 22

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

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PREPARATION

CONNECTING THE
SPEAKERS

Caution:

cord until you connect the speakers.
Operating the CD-3329 without con­nected speakers could damage it.

The wires for the CD-3329’s detach­able speakers are roll ed up in the re­cessed area at the back of each
speaker.

Unwind the wire from each speaker,
then follow these steps to c onnect the
speakers to the system.

1. If you want to attach the speakers,

Do not plug in the power

align the dovetails on the side of
the right speaker with the tracks
on the right end of the main sys­tem and slide the speaker down
until it clicks int o place.

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

2. Press the red speaker terminal tab
labeled
tem, insert the stripped end of the
right speaker’s stripped wire into
the terminal, then release the tab.

3. Press the black speaker terminal
tab labeled
system, insert the stripped end of
the right speaker’s other wire into
the terminal, then release the tab.

4. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to connect
the left speaker to the
terminals.

To disconnect the speakers from the
system, disconnect the speaker wires
from the CD-3329. Then (if speakers
are attached) hold down the main sys­tem while you slide the speakers up­ward along the tracks.

R +

on the back of t he sys-

R –

on the back of the

L +

and

L –

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INSTALLING THE
REMOTE CONTROL’S
BATTERIES

The remote control requires two AAA
batteries (not supplied) for power. We
recommend alkaline batteries, such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555.

Cautions:

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

• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan­dard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of differ­ent capacities.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Press the tab on the battery com ­partment cover and lift the cover
to open it.

2. Install the batteries as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+) and (–)
marked inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

CONNECTING POWER

You can power your CD-3329 from ei­ther:

• Standard AC power (with the sup­plied power cord)

• Eight D batteries (not supplied)

Note:

Connecting the power cord dis-

connects internal batteries.

Using AC Power

To use AC power, plug the supplied
power cord into the
the back of the CD-3329. Then plug
the other end into a standard AC out­let.

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AC ~ 120V

jack on

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Cautions:

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

• Be sure the plug’s blades are fully
inserted to prevent blade expo­sure.

• Always unplug the power cord
from the AC outlet before you
unplug it from the CD-3329.

After you connect the power cord to
the AC outlet, the POWER indicator

CD

lights if t he switch is set to

DIO

. But if it is s et to

TAPE

, the indica-

or

RA-

tor does not light until you play or
record a tape.

Using Batte ries

The CD-3329 can use eig ht D batter­ies (not supplied) for power. We rec­ommend alkaline batteries, such as
Cat. No. 23-550.

Cautions:

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

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. Insert the batteries as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked above the battery com­partment.

Note: For easy removal, place all
eight batteries over the ribbon.

3. Replace the cover.

Note: If you do not plan to use the
system for several days, or if you plan
to power the system using AC power
only, remove the batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan­dard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of differ­ent capacities.

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USING HEADPHONES

For private listening, plug a pair of op­tional headphones (not supplied) with

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a

/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug into the
jack. Your local RadioShack st ore h as
a wide selection of headphones.

Listening Safely

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

• Set the volume to its lowest set­ting 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-vol­ume listening can lead to perma­nent 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 d oes not cause
discomfort might still damage your
hearing.

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USING THE RADIO

1. Se t the s witch to
the radio.

2. Set

BAND

3. Adjust

to

TUNING

AM

to the desired sta-

tion.

RADIO

FM.

or

to turn on

5. Adjust

VOLUME

to a comfortable

listening level.

6. To boost the bass sound, set

BASS OFF/ON

to ON.

E-

7. To enhance the stereo effect, set

STEREO WIDE OFF/ON

to ON.

4. Set

FM STEREO/MONO

REO

or

• If you set

FM STEREO

MONO

.

FM STEREO/MONO

, the FM STEREO

FM STE-

to

indicator lights.

• To improve reception for weak

FM stations, set

to

MONO

MONO

FM STEREO/

. The sound is
no longer in stereo, but recep­tion should improve.

to

8. To turn off the radio, set the switch

TAPE

to

.

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USING THE CD PLAYER

USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL

Several buttons on both the system
and the remote control operate the
same CD player functions.

To use the remote control, be sure
that its front end is pointing with a
clear path towards the front of the CD­3329, then press the desired buttons.

LOADING A CD

1. Set the switch to CD.

3. Place a CD in the tray with the
label facing up.

Be sure the CD is securely

Note:

in place.

4. Close the compartment door.
the current tray number and the
total number of tracks appear after
a few seconds.

CD

,

2. Press
CD 2 compartment door to open
either compartment.

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OPEN

beside the CD 1 or

: If no CD is installed,

Note

appears again after a few sec­onds.

To unload the CD after it finishes play­ing, press

OPEN

and remove the CD.

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PLAYING A CD

CD1

or

PLAY/PAUSE

PLAY/CD1

CD2

on the remote) to

(or || on the

PLAY CD2

or

1. Press
remote). The current track number
and an arrow appear. The CD
then plays all the tracks in order.

Or, press
(
play the CD in the other compart­ment.

3. To enhance the stereo effect, set

STEREO WIDE OFF/ON

4. Adjust

VOLUME

to ON.

to a comfortable

listening level.

5. The CD stops automatically after it
plays all the tracks. To stop the
CD before the end of the last
track, press

STOP

(or on the

remote.)

2. To boost the bass, set

OFF/ON

to ON.

E-BASS

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Audible Search

To search forward on the CD, hold

SKIP |

down
during play. As you hold down

|

, the CD rapidly advances and you
hear the music at a faster speed and
lower volume. Releas e
sume normal play.

To search backward, hol d down

|

(or |on the remote) during play.
Release
play.

Automatic Search Music
System (ASMS)

You can use the automatic search
music system to skip forward or back­ward through tracks on a CD or in a
programmed sequence (see “Pro­grammed Play” on Page 14).

(or | on the remote)

SKIP |

SKIP |

to resume normal

SKIP

to re-

SKIP

During play, press and release

|

(| on the remote) to skip to the

SKIP

beginning of the next track, or press
and release

SKIP | (|

on the re­mote) to skip to the beginning of the
current track.

Repeatedly press

|

(| or

|

on the remote) to skip

SKIP |

or

SKIP

forward or backward through addition­al tracks.

Pause

You can pause a CD during play by
pressing

PLAY/PAUSE

(or || on the

remote). The arrow disappears and

PAUSE

To resume play, press
(or || on the remote) again.

flashes.

PLAY/PAUSE

PAUSE

disappears and the CD continues to
play.

Cue

To select a track before you begin
play or during pause, press

SKIP |

or

(| or

|

until the desired track number ap­pears. Then press

PLAY/PAUSE

on the remote) to play the track.

SKIP |

on the remote)

(or

||

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Repeat

You can repeatedl y play one track, a
programmed sequence (see “Pro­grammed Play” on Page 14), or an en­tire CD.

(or

RE-

with

RE-

with

To repeat a single track, press

PEAT

before or during play.

REPEA T PLAY

(or

on the remote)

REPEAT

an arrow pointing to the current track
number appears.

To repeat a program m ed seq uenc e or
an entire CD, press

PEAT PLAY

on the remote) twice be-

fore or during play.

REPEAT

REPEAT ALL

an arrow pointing to the tray number
appears.

Continuous Play

You can use continuous play to have
a CD in either tray a utomatically start
playing after the CD in the other tray
finishes.

When you press
once, the system plays the current CD
first, then plays the other CD (if one is
loaded), then stops.

When you press
again, the non-stop play indicator ap­pears and the system plays one CD
then the other continuously.

CONTINUOUS PLAY

CONTINUOUS PLAY

To cancel repeat play, repeatedly
press

REPEAT

the r e mote) u n til

ALL

disappears.

REPEAT PLAY

(or

REPEAT

REPEAT

or

on

To cancel continuous pl ay, repeate dly

CONTINUOUS PLAY

press

until all con-

tinuous play indicators disappear.

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PROGRAMMED PLAY

You can program up to 20 tracks from
the loaded CDs to play in any se­quence.

CD 1

,

CD 1

PROGRAM

CD 2

and

CD 2

or

to select your

1. Hold down

GRAM

2. Press
desired CD. Then press

SKIP |

or

(| or
remote) to find the track you want
to program.

3. When you reach the desired track,
press

1

and

PROGRAM

CD 2

PROGRAM, CD

.

flash again for you to

program the next track.

PRO-

until

flash.

SKIP |

|

on the

• To check a programmed
sequence, press

|

on the remote) repeatedly

SKIP |

to review the tracks.

5. Press

PLAY/PAUSE

(or || on the
remote). The CD player plays the
tracks in the order you pro­grammed, then stops.

Notes:

•Press

PAUSE

PROGRAM

then

(or || on the remote) to
start playing the sequence again
from the beginning.

• You can press

|

(| or

SKIP |

|

on the remote) to
move through the programmed
sequence during play .

Deleting a Programmed
Sequence

(or

PLAY/

SKIP

or

4. Repeat Steps 2–3 for each track
you want to program.

Notes:

• When 20 tracks are pro-

grammed,

CD 2

PROGRAM, CD 1

do not flash because you

and

cannot program any more
tracks. To change the pro­grammed tracks, yo u must first
cancel the programmed
sequence (see “Deleting a Pro­grammed Sequence”), then
program a new sequence.

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To delete the prog rammed sequence,
do any of the following:

• Open the CD compartment door.

• Set the switch to

•Press

•Press

CONTINUOUS PLAY
CD 1

or

CD 2

RADIO

.

or

TAPE

.

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CD AND CD PLAYER
TIPS

Although a CD is very durable, you
should handle it with care. We recom ­mend these precautions.

• Keep the CD in its protective case
or sleeve when you a re not play­ing it.

• Keep the CD clean. Your local
RadioShack store sells a suitable
CD cleaner kit.

• Keep the CD dry. A drop of mois­ture can act as a lens and affect
the laser beam’s focus. If it gets
wet, wipe the CD with a soft, dry
cloth before playing it.

• Do not write on either side of a
CD, especially the non-label side.

• Handle the CD by its edge to
avoid fingerprints and surface
scratches, which can prevent the
laser from accurately reading the
CD. To clean the surface, use a
CD Cleaner Kit (such as Cat. No.
42-226) or Scratch ’n Fix (Cat. No.
42-127).

Cautions:

• To avoid damaging the CD player,
do not place anything but a CD in
the CD compartment.

• Remove any loaded CD from the
CD player before moving the CD­3329 to prevent damaging the
CD.

• Moving the CD player suddenly
from a cold place to a warmer one
can cause moisture to form on the
pickup lens and disrupt operation.
If this happens, unplug it and wait
about 2 hours for the moisture to
evaporate before playing a CD.

• Do not store CDs in high-tempera­ture, high-humidity locations.

Note:

sudden shock or jolt during play, the
CD’s rotation speed might suddenly
change, and the music migh t be brief­ly interrupted or the current track
might start over. This is not a malfunc­tion.

If the CD-3329 is subject to a

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USING THE CASSETTE RECORDER

You can play your favorite cassette
tapes on either of the CD-3329 ’s cas­sette decks and make recordings on
Tape 1.

You cannot operate the tape

Note:

deck using the remote control.

LOADING A CASSETTE
TAPE

Follow these steps to load a cassette
tape in Tape 1 or Tape 2.

1. Take up any slack in the cassette
tape by turning the hub with a
pencil. If you do not remove
excess slack, the tape could
become tangled in the record/
playback mechanism. Avoid
touching the tape.

3. Load a tape i nto the tape gui des
with the side you want to play fac­ing you, the exposed tape edge
down, and the full reel to the left.

4. Close the compartment door.

PLAYING A CASSETTE
TAPE

You can play a ca ssette tape in either
Tape 1 (
Tape 2 (
cassette tapes in both decks and play
them consecutively.

1 RECORD/PLAYBACK

PLA YBACK 2

), or you can load

) or

2. Press
cassette compartment door.

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STOP/EJECT

to open the

Normal Play

Follow these steps to play a cassette
tape in Tape 1 or Tape 2.

1. Load a cassette tape in Tape 1 or
Tape 2.

TAPE

2. Set the switch

to

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3. Press

PLAY

on the deck you are
using to begin playback. The
POWER indicator lights.

4. Adjust

VOLUME

to a comfortable

listening level.

5. To boost the bass, set

OFF/ON

to ON.

E- BASS

6. To enhance the stereo effect, set

STEREO WIDE OFF/ON

to ON.

7. The tape automatically stops
when it reaches the end. To stop
playing the tape b efore it reaches
the end, press

STOP/EJECT

.

1. Set the switch to

TAPE

.

2. Load a cassette in each deck.

PLAY

3. Press

on Tape 2. The sys­tem begins playing the tape in
Tape 2.

4. Press

PAUSE,

then

PLAY

on Tape

1.

5. When the tape in Tape 2 reaches
the end,

PAUSE

on Tape 1 re­leases and the system automati­cally plays the tape in Tape 1.

Using Fast-Forward and
Rewind

While the tape is st opped or playing,

FAS T- F

press
tape rapidly forward or backward.

STOP/EJECT

Press

REWIND

or

to stop the tape.

to move the

8. Press

STOP/EJECT

again to open
the cassette compartment, then
remove the cassette tape.

Turn the tape over and press

PLAY

to play the other side.

Consecutive Play

The CD-3329 can play one s ide of a
tape in Tape 2, then automatically
play one side of a tape in Tape 1.

Using Pause

PAUSE

Press
Press

PAUSE

to temporarily stop play.
again to resume play.

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RECORDING

You can record from the CD player,
radio, or another tape.

Notes:

• The CD-3329’s Automatic Level
Control (ALC) automatically ad­justs the recording level.
has no effect on recording.

• Tape quality greatly affects the
quality of the recording. We rec­ommend regular length (60- or 90­minute) cassette tapes. We do not
recommend long-play cassette
tapes such as C-120s because
they are thin and can easily tan­gle. For low-noise, wide-range
recordings, use normal-bias tape.

• Before you load a cassette tape
for recording, turn the cassette’s
hub with your finger or a pencil to
move the tape past its leader.

• Before recording, be sure the
erase-protection tabs are in place
on the cassette tape you are using
to record. See “Preventing Acci­dental Erasure” on Page 20.

VOLUME

Caution:

If you try to record on a
cassette tape that has had the
erase-protection tabs removed,
you cannot press down

RECORD

Do not force it, as this can dam­age the mechanism.

Recording f ro m the CD Pl aye r

1. Set the switch to CD and load a
CD.

Notes:

• If needed, press

SKIP |

(| or

SKIP |

|

remote) to find the desired
track.

• To record a programmed

sequence, follow the steps in
“Programmed Play” on Page 14
to store the tracks first.

2. Load a cassette in Tape 1.

3. Press
player (or

4. Press

RECORD

PLAY/PAUSE

||

on the remote).

RECORD

and

on the CD

on Tape 1. Both

PLAY

lock down.
The CD starts playing and Tape 1
begins recording from the CD.

or

on the

.

If you want to skip an unwante d sec­tion during recording, you can tempo­rarily stop recording by pressing

PAUSE

on Tape 1 while the unwanted

section plays. To resume recording,

PAUSE

press

on Tape 1 again.

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Note:

You can listen to the CD as

you record.

5. The tape automatically stops
when it reaches the end. To stop

STOP

the CD player, press

. To
stop recording before the tape
reaches the end, press

EJECT

.

STOP/

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Recording from the Radio

1. Load a cassette tape in Tape 1.

High-speed dubbing slightly

Note:

reduces the sound quality of the
recording.

RADIO

2. Set the switch to

3. Set

BAND

4. Press

AM

to

RECORD

on Tape 1 to begin

recording. Both

PLAY

lock down.

or FM.

.

RECORD

and

5. The tape automatically stops
when it reaches the end. To stop
recording sooner, press

EJECT

on Tape 1.

STOP/

Dubbing a Cassette Tape

Follow these steps to dub (copy) f rom
a tape in Tape 2 to a tape in Tape 1.

1. Load the tape you want to copy
from into Tape 2 with the side you
want to copy facing you and the
full reel to the left.

2. Load a blank tape, or one you
want to record over, in Tape 1 with
the side you want to record on
facing you and the full reel to the
left.

3. To dub the tape at normal speed,

DUB. NORMAL/HIGH to NOR-

set

MAL

.

4. Press
Tape 1.

PAUSE

RECORD

, then

and

RECORD

PLAY

both

on

lock down.

PLAY

5. Press
recording.

on Tape 2 to begin

PAUSE

on Tape 1 auto-

matically releases.

6. Press

STOP/EJECT

stop recording.

PLAY

release.

7. Press

STOP/EJECT

on Tape 1 to

RECORD

and

on Tape 2 to

stop playing the tape.

TAPE T IPS

Erasing a Cassette Tape

If you no longer want a recording, you
can record over it or erase it. To erase
the entire cassette tape, set the switch

TAPE

to
end without a tape in Tape 2.

You can quickly erase both sides of a
cassette tape using a bulk tape eras­er, available at your l ocal RadioShack
store.

and let the tape record to the

To dub the tape at about twice the
normal speed, set

HIGH

HIGH

to

DUB. NORMAL/

. You hear a high-

pitched sound during recording.

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Preventing Accidental
Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase-pro­tection tabs, one for each side. To pro­tect a recording from being
accidentally recorded over or erased,
use a screwdriver to remove one or
both of the cassette tape’s erase­protection tabs.

Removing the erase-protection

Note:

tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser
from erasing a cassette tape.

If you want to record on a tape side af­ter you have removed the erase­protection tab, place a piece of strong
tape over that si de’s erase-protection
hole. Be sure you cover only the hole
originally covered by the erase­protection tab.

Resto r ing Tape Tension and
Sound Quality

After you play a cassette tape several
times, the tape might become tightly
wound on the reels. This can cause
playback sound quality to deteriorate.

To restore the sound quality, fast­forward the tape from the beginning to
the end of one side, then completely
rewind it. Then loosen the t ape reels
by gently tapping each side of the cas­sette’s outer shell on a flat surface.

:

Caution

the cassette when tapping it. Do not
touch the exposed tape or allow any
sharp objects near the cassette.

Be careful not to damage

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus CD-3329 Portable Triple-Play Compact Disc Player with AM/FM Ste­reo Dual-Cassette Recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.
The following suggestions will help you care for the CD-3329 so you can enjoy it for
years.

Keep the CD-3329 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the CD-3329 only in normal temperature environ­ments. Temperature extrem es can shorten t he life of electronic de­vices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the CD-3329 away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema­ture wear of parts.

Handle the CD-3329 gently and carefully. Dropping it can dama ge
circuit boards and cases and can cause the CD-3329 to work improp­erly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Batteries can
leak chemicals that damage your CD-3329’s electronic parts.

Wipe the CD-3329 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter­gents to clean the CD-3329.

Modifying or tampering with the CD-3329’s interna l compone nts can cau se a m al­function and might invalidate your CD-3329’s warranty and void your FCC authori­zation to operate it. If your CD-3329 is no t performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.

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CLEANING THE TAPE­HANDLING PARTS

Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s
coating can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts that the tape
touches. This can greatly reduce the
performance of the CD-3329. Use the
following cleaning procedure after ev­ery 20 hours of operation.

1. Remove the batte ries and di scon­nect the power cord.

2. Open the cassette compartment
door on each deck.

3. Press
expose the tape-handling parts.

4. Use a cotton swab dipped in
denatured alcohol or tape head
cleaning solution to clean the tape
guides, record or play heads,
pinch rollers, capstans, and e rase
heads.

PLAY

on each deck to

illus of both
cassette
compartments

5. When you finish cleaning, press

STOP/EJECT

close the cassette compartment
doors.

Your local RadioShack store sells a
complete line of cassette de ck clean­ing supplies.

on each deck and

THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW

Your product might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
CD-3329 is causing the interference,
turn off your CD-3329. If the i nterfer­ence goes away, your CD-3329 is
causing it. Try to eliminate the interfer­ence by:

• moving you r CD-3329 away from
the receiver

• connecting your CD-3329 to an
outlet that is on a different electr i­cal circuit from the receiver.

• contacting your local RadioShack
store fo r hel p.

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If you cannot eliminate the interfer­ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using your CD-3329.

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SPECIFICATIONS

RADIO

Frequency Range ...................................................................... AM: 530–1710 kHz

FM: 88–108 MHz

CASSETTE RECORDER

Tape Speed ...................................................................................................1

7

/8 ips

Tape System . .....................................................................................4 Track Stereo

Recording System .......................................................................................AC Bias

Erasing System ..................................................................................Magnet Erase

Wow and Flutter ................................................................................ 0.35% or less

CD PLAYER

Number of Tracks to be Programmed ..................................................... 20 Tracks

Frequency Response (–3 dB) ...........................................................150–15,000 Hz

Signal-To-Noise (A-WTD) ............................................................................... 60 dB

Sampling Frequency .................................................................................. 44.1 kHz

Oversampling ............................................................................................. 8 Times

Harmonic Distortion ........................................................................................... .5%

GENERAL

Speakers ......................................................................................Detachable 5"

2

¥

Speaker Impedance .....................................................................................4 ohms

Power Requirements ...........................DC 12 V (8 D batteries, Cat. No. 23-550) or

AC 120V, 60 Hz

Remote Contr o l . ............... ....... .............. ....... ......... 2 x 1.5V AAA Alkal in e Ba tte ries

Output Power (10% THD) .................................................................... 5 W/Channel

Dimensions (HWD) (with 2 speakers) ....................................10

233/4 ¥ 10 Inches

¥

(254

603 ¥ 254 mm)

¥

Weight (with 2 speakers) ............................................................................. 15.4 lbs

(7 kg)

Specifications are typical; individual units m ight vary. Specifications are subj ect to
change and improvement without notice.

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Limited Ninety-Day W arranty

This product is warra nted by RadioSha ck against ma nufacturing defec ts in materi al and workman­ship under norm al use for ninety (90) da ys from th e date of pu rchase from Ra dioShack company­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO E XPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL­ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE­SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR­RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE­NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD­VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in­cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the war ranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purch ase date to any Radio Shack store. Radi oS hack will, at i ts option, un­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refun d the purchase
price. All replaced part s and products, and pr oducts on which a refu nd is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pro ducts may be used in the performa nce of
warranty service. Rep aired or replaced parts and pro ducts are warranted for the remainde r of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse , imprope r or abno rmal usage, fai lure to fol lo w instru ctions , improp er insta llatio n or
maintenance, alterati on, lightning or other incidence of exc ess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provi ded by a RadioShack Auth orized Service Facili ty; (c) consumables suc h as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmeti c damage; (e) tr anspor tation, s hipp ing or insu rance cos ts; or ( f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you spec ific l egal rights , and you may also have ot her ri ghts whi ch vary from
state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

3/97

RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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