4-507.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Cat. No. 14-507A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
14-507.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM 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 Play — lets you play from one CD to the next without stopping. Programmable Play — lets you program up to 20 tracks to play in any sequence.
14-507.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Notes: • The remote control requires two AAA batteries to operate. If you want to power the CD-3329 from batteries, you need eight D batteries for it. • The cassette compartment doors are taped shut to protect them during shipment. Peel off 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
14-507.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... 5 Connecting the Speakers ................................................................................ 5 Installing the Remote Control’s Batteries ........................................................ 6 Connecting Power ...........................................................................................
14-507.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Caution: Do not plug in the power cord until you connect the speakers. Operating the CD-3329 without connected speakers could damage it. 2. Press the red speaker terminal tab labeled R + on the back of the system, insert the stripped end of the right speaker’s stripped wire into the terminal, then release the tab.
14-507.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL’S BATTERIES 2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+) and (–) marked inside the compartment. 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.
14-507.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM 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. 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. • Be sure the plug’s blades are fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
14-507.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM USING HEADPHONES For private listening, plug a pair of optional headphones (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug into the jack. Your local RadioShack store has 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.
14-507.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM USING THE RADIO 1. Set the switch to RADIO to turn on the radio. 5. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 2. Set BAND to AM or FM. 6. To boost the bass sound, set EBASS OFF/ON to ON. 3. Adjust TUNING to the desired station. 4. Set FM STEREO/MONO to FM STEREO or MONO. • If you set FM STEREO/MONO to FM STEREO, the FM STEREO indicator lights. 7. To enhance the stereo effect, set STEREO WIDE OFF/ON to ON. 8.
14-507.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM USING THE CD PLAYER USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 3. Place a CD in the tray with the label facing up. 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. 2.
14-507.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM PLAYING A CD 3. To enhance the stereo effect, set STEREO WIDE OFF/ON to ON. 1. Press PLAY/PAUSE (or || on the remote). The current track number and an arrow appear. The CD then plays all the tracks in order. 4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. Or, press PLAY/CD1 or PLAY CD2 (CD1 or CD2 on the remote) to play the CD in the other compartment. 5. The CD stops automatically after it plays all the tracks.
14-507.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM SPECIAL FEATURES Audible Search To search forward on the CD, hold | (or | on the remote) down SKIP during play. As you hold down SKIP |, the CD rapidly advances and you hear the music at a faster speed and | to relower volume. Release SKIP sume normal play. During play, press and release SKIP | ( | on the remote) to skip to the beginning of the next track, or press and release SKIP | (| on the remote) to skip to the beginning of the current track.
14-507.fm Page 13 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Repeat Continuous Play You can repeatedly play one track, a programmed sequence (see “Programmed Play” on Page 14), or an entire CD. You can use continuous play to have a CD in either tray automatically start playing after the CD in the other tray finishes. When you press CONTINUOUS PLAY once, the system plays the current CD first, then plays the other CD (if one is loaded), then stops.
-507.fm Page 14 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM PROGRAMMED PLAY You can program up to 20 tracks from the loaded CDs to play in any sequence. 1. Hold down PROGRAM until PROGRAM, CD 1 and CD 2 flash. • To check a programmed | (or sequence, press SKIP | on the remote) repeatedly 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 PROGRAM then PLAY/ PAUSE (or || on the remote) to 2.
14-507.fm Page 15 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM CD AND CD PLAYER TIPS Although a CD is very durable, you should handle it with care. We recommend these precautions. • Keep the CD in its protective case or sleeve when you are 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.
14-507.fm Page 16 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM 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. 3. Load a tape into the tape guides with the side you want to play facing you, the exposed tape edge down, and the full reel to the left. Note: You cannot operate the tape deck using the remote control. LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 4. Close the compartment door.
14-507.fm Page 17 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM 3. Press PLAY on the deck you are using to begin playback. The POWER indicator lights. 1. Set the switch to TAPE. 2. Load a cassette in each deck. 3. Press PLAY on Tape 2. The system begins playing the tape in Tape 2. 4. Press PAUSE, then PLAY on Tape 1. 4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. 5. To boost the bass, set E- BASS OFF/ON to ON. 6. To enhance the stereo effect, set STEREO WIDE OFF/ON to ON . 7.
14-507.fm Page 18 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM 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. VOLUME 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.
14-507.fm Page 19 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Recording from the Radio 1. Load a cassette tape in Tape 1. 2. Set the switch to RADIO. 3. Set BAND to AM or FM. 4. Press RECORD on Tape 1 to begin recording. Both RECORD and PLAY lock down. 5. The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end. To stop recording sooner, press STOP/ EJECT on Tape 1. Dubbing a Cassette Tape Follow these steps to dub (copy) from a tape in Tape 2 to a tape in Tape 1. 1.
14-507.fm Page 20 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Preventing Accidental Erasure Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 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. 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.
14-507.fm Page 21 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM 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.
14-507.fm Page 22 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM 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 batteries and disconnect the power cord. 2. Open the cassette compartment door on each deck. 3. Press PLAY on each deck to expose the tape-handling parts. 4.
14-507.fm Page 23 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range ...................................................................... AM: 530–1710 kHz FM: 88–108 MHz CASSETTE RECORDER Tape Speed ................................................................................................... 17/8 ips Tape System ......................................................................................4 Track Stereo Recording System ...................................................
14-507.fm Page 24 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:01 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
