Optimus CD-3330 User Manual
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Cat. No. 14-508
O WNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
A
CD-3330
Portable CD Player
with AM/FM Stereo Cassette
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FEATURES
Your Optimus CD-3330 Portable CD
Player is an all-in-one music system with
a stereo AM/FM radio, a cassette recorder, and a top-loading CD player. It is
small and portable so you can take it
anywhere, indoors or out. Anywhere you
go, at work or play, y ou ca n listen to the
radio, prerecorded cassette tapes, or
compact discs.
Automatic Stop
— protects the tape
and tape-handling parts by automatically
stopping the tape when it reaches the
end.
Headphone Jack
— l ets you connec t a
pair of headphones or earphones for private listening.
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Oversampling
×
— improves the
CD’s sound by multiplyi ng the standard
44.1 kHz sample rate by eight.
Dual-Source Recording
— lets you
record from the CD player or radio.
Two Power Options
— you can use
standard AC power (with the supplied
AC power cord) or internal batteries (not
supplied) to power the player.
Important:
Most material on compact
discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted. Unauthorized duplication of
copyrighted material i s a violation of th e
copyright laws of most countries and
such duplication ma y resul t in fines and /
or imprisonment. Note, howe ver, that in
the United States, it is not a violation of
U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to
use an audio re cording device to dupl icate musical recordings for noncommercial (personal) use.
CDs that can be played on this CD player have this mark on them:
One-Touch Recording
— lets you start
recording by pressing a single button.
Automatic Level Control
—
automatically adjus ts the recording lev-
el.
Automatic Search Music System
—
lets you quickly locate and play any
track on a CD.
1999 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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The CD player’s advanced technology
makes it simple to ope rate. But, be s ure
you read this Owner’s Manual completely so you can take advantage of all its
advanced features.
We recommend you record your CD
player’s serial number here. The number is below the rating label on the ba ck
panel of the CD player.
Serial Number __________________
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This CD player is made and tested to
meet exacting safety standards. It meets
FCC requirements and complies with
safety performance standards of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
Warnings:
• This CD player employs a laser light
beam. Only a qualified ser vice person should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device, due to
possible eye injury.
• The use of control s, adjustment s, or
procedures other than those specified herei n mi ght re su lt i n haza rd o us
radiation exposure.
THE FCC WANTS Y OU TO
KNOW
This recorder complies with the limits for
a Class B digital device a s specified in
Part 15 of
vide reasonable protection against radio and TV inter ference , even w hen it i s
operating properly. To elimi nate inte rference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
FCC Rules.
These limits pro-
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
: 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.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
!
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
recorder and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the recorder and the radio
and TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 5
Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 5
Using AC Power ........................................................................................... 5
Using Batteries ............................................................................................. 5
Using Headphones ............................................................................................. 6
Listening Safely ............................................................................................ 6
Radio Operation ...................................................................................................... 7
CD Player Operation ............................................................................................... 8
Loading a CD ...................................................................................................... 8
Playing a CD ............................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. .... 8
Automatic Search Music System ........................................................................ 9
CD Care Tips ...................................................................................................... 9
Cassette Player Operation ................................................................................... 10
Playing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................... 10
Recording ......................................................................................................... 10
Recording from the CD Player ................................................................... 11
Recording from the Radio .......................................................................... 11
Tape Tips .......................................................................................................... 12
Erasing a Cassette Tape ............................................................................ 12
Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................... 12
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................................... 12
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 13
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts . ....... ...... ....................................... ...... .. 14
Specifications ......................... .......................... .......................... ......................... .. 15
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your CD-3330 from either:
• standard AC power (with the supplied power cord)
• six 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
back of the CD-3330. Then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet.
Cautions:
• The plug’s blades are polarized (one
blade is wider than the othe r) and fit
only one way. If the plug does not fit
easily, tur n it over and try again . Do
not force it.
AC I N ~ jack on the
Using Batteries
You can use six D batteries (not supplied) to power the CD-3330. For the
best performance and longest life, we
recommend alkali ne batteries, available
at you local RadioShack store.
Cautions
• Use only fresh batteries of the
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
1. Press down on the two tabs above
:
required size and recommended
type.
different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
Hint
: For the easiest battery installation, turn the CD-3330 face down on
a flat surface.
the battery c ompartment cover and
pull out the cover to remove it.
• Always unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet before you unplug it
from the CD-3330.
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