Optimus Portable CD Player 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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Notes:  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
fire or shock hazard, do not expose  
this product to rain or moisture.  
• The remote control requires two  
AAA batteries to operate. If you  
want to power the CD-3329 from  
batteries, you need eight D batter-  
ies for it.  
CAUTION  
• The cassette compartment doors  
are taped shut to protect them  
during shipment. Peel off the tape  
before using the cassette player.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
DO NOT OPEN.  
!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-  
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-  
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
This symbol is intended to alert you  
to the presence of uninsulated 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  
maintenance instructions are in-  
cluded in the literature accompany-  
ing this product.  
!
We recommend you record the CD-  
3329’s serial number here. The num-  
ber 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  
Using the Radio .................................................................................................... 9  
Using 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  
Using the Cassette Recorder ............................................................................ 16  
Loading a Cassette Tape ............................................................................... 16  
Playing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................ 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  
2. Press the red speaker terminal tab  
labeled R + on the back of the sys-  
tem, insert the stripped end of the  
right speaker’s stripped wire into  
the terminal, then release the tab.  
CONNECTING THE  
SPEAKERS  
Caution: Do not plug in the power  
cord until you connect the speakers.  
Operating the CD-3329 without con-  
nected speakers could damage it.  
The wires for the CD-3329’s detach-  
able speakers are rolled up in the re-  
cessed area at the back of each  
speaker.  
Unwind the wire from each speaker,  
then follow these steps to connect the  
speakers to the system.  
3. Press the black speaker terminal  
tab labeled R – on the back of the  
system, insert the stripped end of  
the right speaker’s other wire into  
the terminal, then release the tab.  
1. If you want to attach the speakers,  
align the dovetails on the side of  
the right speaker with the tracks  
on the right end of the main sys-  
tem and slide the speaker down  
until it clicks into place.  
4. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to connect  
the left speaker to the L + and L –  
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 sys-  
tem while you slide the speakers up-  
ward along the tracks.  
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 until it  
clicks into place.  
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2. Install the batteries as indicated  
by the polarity symbols (+) and (–)  
marked inside the compartment.  
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.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the  
required size and recommended  
type.  
CONNECTING POWER  
You can power your CD-3329 from ei-  
ther:  
• Do not mix old and new batteries,  
different types of batteries (stan-  
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable),  
or rechargeable batteries of differ-  
ent capacities.  
• Standard AC power (with the sup-  
plied power cord)  
• Eight D batteries (not supplied)  
Follow these steps to install batteries.  
Note: Connecting the power cord dis-  
connects internal batteries.  
1. Press the tab on the battery com-  
partment cover and lift the cover  
to open it.  
Using AC Power  
To use AC power, plug the supplied  
AC ~ 120V  
power cord into the  
jack on  
the back of the CD-3329. Then plug  
the other end into a standard AC out-  
let.  
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Cautions:  
Follow these steps to install batteries.  
• 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.  
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 expo-  
sure.  
• Always unplug the power cord  
from the AC outlet before you  
unplug it from the CD-3329.  
2. Insert the batteries as indicated by  
the polarity symbols (+ and –)  
marked above the battery com-  
partment.  
After you connect the power cord to  
the AC outlet, the POWER indicator  
CD  
RA-  
lights if the switch is set to  
or  
DIO TAPE  
. But if it is set to  
, the indica-  
tor does not light until you play or  
record a tape.  
Using Batteries  
Note: For easy removal, place all  
eight batteries over the ribbon.  
The CD-3329 can use eight D batter-  
ies (not supplied) for power. We rec-  
ommend alkaline batteries, such as  
Cat. No. 23-550.  
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.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the  
required size and recommended  
type.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries,  
different types of batteries (stan-  
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable),  
or rechargeable batteries of differ-  
ent capacities.  
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USING HEADPHONES  
For private listening, plug a pair of op-  
tional headphones (not supplied) with  
1
a /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 set-  
ting 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-vol-  
ume listening can lead to perma-  
nent 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 does not cause  
discomfort might still damage your  
hearing.  
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USING THE RADIO  
1. Set the switch to RADIO to turn on  
5. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable  
the radio.  
listening level.  
2. Set BAND to AM or FM.  
6. To boost the bass sound, set E-  
BASS OFF/ON to ON.  
3. Adjust TUNING to the desired sta-  
tion.  
7. To enhance the stereo effect, set  
STEREO WIDE OFF/ON to ON.  
4. Set FM STEREO/MONO to FM STE-  
REO or MONO.  
8. To turn off the radio, set the switch  
to TAPE.  
• If you set FM STEREO/MONO to  
FM STEREO, the FM STEREO  
indicator lights.  
To improve reception for weak  
FM stations, set FM STEREO/  
MONO to MONO. The sound is  
no longer in stereo, but recep-  
tion should improve.  
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USING THE CD PLAYER  
3. Place a CD in the tray with the  
label facing up.  
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 CD-  
3329, then press the desired buttons.  
Note: Be sure the CD is securely  
in place.  
4. Close the compartment door. CD,  
the current tray number and the  
total number of tracks appear after  
a few seconds.  
LOADING A CD  
1. Set the switch to CD.  
Note: If no CD is installed, 00  
appears again after a few sec-  
onds.  
2. Press OPEN beside the CD 1 or  
CD 2 compartment door to open  
either compartment.  
To unload the CD after it finishes play-  
ing, press OPEN and remove the CD.  
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3. To enhance the stereo effect, set  
STEREO WIDE OFF/ON ON  
PLAYING A CD  
to  
.
PLAY/PAUSE  
||  
on the  
1. Press  
(or  
remote). The current track number  
and an arrow appear. The CD  
then plays all the tracks in order.  
VOLUME  
4. Adjust  
to a comfortable  
listening level.  
PLAY/CD1  
PLAY CD2  
Or, press  
CD1  
or  
CD2  
or  
(
on the remote) to  
play the CD in the other compart-  
ment.  
5. The CD stops automatically after it  
plays all the tracks. To stop the  
CD before the end of the last  
STOP  
track, press  
remote.)  
(or  
on the  
E-BASS  
2. To boost the bass, set  
OFF/ON ON  
to  
.
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SKIP  
During play, press and release  
SPECIAL FEATURES  
Audible Search  
|
|
(
on the remote) to skip to the  
beginning of the next track, or press  
SKIP |  
on the re-  
|
(
and release  
mote) to skip to the beginning of the  
current track.  
To search forward on the CD, hold  
SKIP  
|
|
down  
(or  
on the remote)  
SKIP  
during play. As you hold down  
SKIP  
|
SKIP  
Repeatedly press  
or  
|
, the CD rapidly advances and you  
|
|
|
(
or  
on the remote) to skip  
hear the music at a faster speed and  
forward or backward through addition-  
al tracks.  
SKIP  
|
lower volume. Release  
sume normal play.  
to re-  
Pause  
You can pause a CD during play by  
PLAY/PAUSE  
||  
on the  
pressing  
(or  
remote). The arrow disappears and  
PAUSEflashes.  
SKIP  
To search backward, hold down  
|
|
(or  
on the remote) during play.  
SKIP |  
Release  
play.  
to resume normal  
Automatic Search Music  
System (ASMS)  
PLAY/PAUSE  
on the remote) again. PAUSE  
To resume play, press  
||  
(or  
disappears and the CD continues to  
play.  
You can use the automatic search  
music system to skip forward or back-  
ward through tracks on a CD or in a  
programmed sequence (see “Pro-  
grammed Play” on Page 14).  
Cue  
To select a track before you begin  
SKIP  
|
play or during pause, press  
SKIP |  
on the remote)  
|
|
or  
until the desired track number ap-  
PLAY/PAUSE ||  
(
or  
pears. Then press  
on the remote) to play the track.  
(or  
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Repeat  
Continuous Play  
You can repeatedly play one track, a  
programmed sequence (see “Pro-  
grammed Play” on Page 14), or an en-  
tire 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.  
To repeat a single track, press RE-  
PEAT (or REPEAT PLAY on the remote)  
before or during play. REPEAT with  
an arrow pointing to the current track  
number appears.  
To repeat a programmed sequence or  
an entire CD, press REPEAT (or RE-  
PEAT PLAY on the remote) twice be-  
fore or during play. REPEATALLwith  
an arrow pointing to the tray number  
appears.  
When you press CONTINUOUS PLAY  
again, the non-stop play indicator ap-  
pears and the system plays one CD  
then the other continuously.  
To cancel repeat play, repeatedly  
press REPEAT (or REPEAT PLAY on  
the remote) until REPEATor REPEAT  
ALLdisappears.  
To cancel continuous play, repeatedly  
press CONTINUOUS PLAY until all con-  
tinuous play indicators disappear.  
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To check  
a
programmed  
SKIP  
on the remote) repeatedly  
to review the tracks.  
PROGRAMMED PLAY  
|
sequence, press  
(or  
|
You can program up to 20 tracks from  
the loaded CDs to play in any se-  
quence.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
||  
on the  
5. Press  
(or  
remote). The CD player plays the  
tracks in the order you pro-  
grammed, then stops.  
PROGRAM  
GRAM, CD 1and CD 2 flash.  
1. Hold down  
until PRO-  
Notes:  
PROGRAM  
PLAY/  
on the remote) to  
• Press  
PAUSE  
then  
||  
(or  
start playing the sequence again  
from the beginning.  
CD 1  
CD 2  
2. Press  
desired CD. Then press  
SKIP |  
or  
to select your  
SKIP  
|
SKIP  
|
SKIP  
• You can press  
or  
|
|
or  
(
or  
on the  
|
|
|
(
or  
on the remote) to  
remote) to find the track you want  
to program.  
move through the programmed  
sequence during play.  
3. When you reach the desired track,  
PROGRAM  
1and CD 2flash again for you to  
program the next track.  
press  
. PROGRAM, CD  
Deleting a Programmed  
Sequence  
4. Repeat Steps 2–3 for each track  
you want to program.  
To delete the programmed sequence,  
do any of the following:  
Notes:  
• Open the CD compartment door.  
• When 20 tracks are pro-  
grammed, PROGRAM, CD1and  
CD2do not flash because you  
cannot program any more  
tracks. To change the pro-  
grammed tracks, you must first  
RADIO  
TAPE  
.
• Set the switch to  
or  
CONTINUOUS PLAY  
• Press  
• Press  
.
CD 1  
CD 2  
.
or  
cancel  
the  
programmed  
sequence (see “Deleting a Pro-  
grammed Sequence”), then  
program a new sequence.  
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Cautions:  
CD AND CD PLAYER  
TIPS  
To avoid damaging the CD player,  
do not place anything but a CD in  
the CD compartment.  
Although a CD is very durable, you  
should handle it with care. We recom-  
mend these precautions.  
• Remove any loaded CD from the  
CD player before moving the CD-  
3329 to prevent damaging the  
CD.  
• Keep the CD in its protective case  
or sleeve when you are not play-  
ing it.  
• 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.  
• Keep the CD clean. Your local  
RadioShack store sells a suitable  
CD cleaner kit.  
• Keep the CD dry. A drop of mois-  
ture 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).  
• Do not store CDs in high-tempera-  
ture, high-humidity locations.  
Note: If the CD-3329 is subject to a  
sudden shock or jolt during play, the  
CD’s rotation speed might suddenly  
change, and the music might be brief-  
ly interrupted or the current track  
might start over. This is not a malfunc-  
tion.  
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USING THE CASSETTE RECORDER  
You can play your favorite cassette  
tapes on either of the CD-3329’s cas-  
sette decks and make recordings on  
Tape 1.  
3. Load a tape into the tape guides  
with the side you want to play fac-  
ing 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.  
Follow these steps to load a cassette  
tape in Tape 1 or Tape 2.  
PLAYING A CASSETTE  
TAPE  
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/  
You can play a cassette tape in either  
Tape 1 (1 RECORD/PLAYBACK) or  
Tape 2 (PLAYBACK 2), or you can load  
cassette tapes in both decks and play  
them consecutively.  
playback  
mechanism.  
Avoid  
touching the tape.  
Normal Play  
Follow these steps to play a cassette  
tape in Tape 1 or Tape 2.  
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the  
1. Load a cassette tape in Tape 1 or  
Tape 2.  
cassette compartment door.  
2. Set the switch to TAPE.  
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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 sys-  
tem 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 re-  
leases and the system automati-  
cally plays the tape in Tape 1.  
4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable  
listening level.  
5. To boost the bass, set E- BASS  
OFF/ON to ON.  
Using Fast-Forward and  
Rewind  
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 before it reaches  
the end, press STOP/EJECT.  
While the tape is stopped or playing,  
press FAST-F or REWIND to move the  
tape rapidly forward or backward.  
Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.  
8. Press STOP/EJECT again to open  
the cassette compartment, then  
remove the cassette tape.  
Using Pause  
Turn the tape over and press  
PLAY to play the other side.  
Press PAUSE to temporarily stop play.  
Press PAUSE again to resume play.  
Consecutive Play  
The CD-3329 can play one side of a  
tape in Tape 2, then automatically  
play one side of a tape in Tape 1.  
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Caution: If you try to record on a  
cassette tape that has had the  
erase-protection tabs removed,  
RECORDING  
You can record from the CD player,  
radio, or another tape.  
RECORD  
you cannot press down  
.
Do not force it, as this can dam-  
age the mechanism.  
Notes:  
• The CD-3329’s Automatic Level  
Control (ALC) automatically ad-  
Recording from the CD Player  
VOLUME  
justs the recording level.  
CD  
and load a  
has no effect on recording.  
1. Set the switch to  
CD.  
Tape quality greatly affects the  
quality of the recording. We rec-  
ommend regular length (60- or 90-  
minute) cassette tapes. We do not  
recommend long-play cassette  
tapes such as C-120s because  
they are thin and can easily tan-  
gle. For low-noise, wide-range  
recordings, use normal-bias tape.  
Notes:  
SKIP |  
• If needed, press  
or  
SKIP  
|
|
|
(
or  
on the  
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.  
• 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.  
2. Load a cassette in Tape 1.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
3. Press  
on the CD  
||  
on the remote).  
• Before recording, be sure the  
erase-protection tabs are in place  
on the cassette tape you are using  
to record. See “Preventing Acci-  
dental Erasure” on Page 20.  
player (or  
RECORD  
4. Press  
on Tape 1. Both  
RECORD  
PLAY  
lock down.  
and  
The CD starts playing and Tape 1  
begins recording from the CD.  
If you want to skip an unwanted sec-  
tion during recording, you can tempo-  
rarily stop recording by pressing  
Note: You can listen to the CD as  
you record.  
5. The tape automatically stops  
when it reaches the end. To stop  
PAUSE  
on Tape 1 while the unwanted  
section plays. To resume recording,  
PAUSE  
STOP  
. To  
the CD player, press  
press  
on Tape 1 again.  
stop recording before the tape  
STOP/  
reaches the end, press  
EJECT  
.
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Note: High-speed dubbing slightly  
reduces the sound quality of the  
recording.  
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 PAUSE, then RECORD on  
Tape 1. RECORD and PLAY both  
lock down.  
4. Press RECORD on Tape 1 to begin  
recording. Both RECORD and  
PLAY lock down.  
5. Press PLAY on Tape 2 to begin  
recording. PAUSE on Tape 1 auto-  
matically releases.  
5. The tape automatically stops  
when it reaches the end. To stop  
recording sooner, press STOP/  
EJECT on Tape 1.  
6. Press STOP/EJECT on Tape 1 to  
stop recording. RECORD and  
PLAY release.  
7. Press STOP/EJECT on Tape 2 to  
stop playing the tape.  
Dubbing a Cassette Tape  
Follow these steps to dub (copy) from  
a tape in Tape 2 to a tape in Tape 1.  
TAPE TIPS  
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.  
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  
to TAPE and let the tape record to the  
end without a tape in Tape 2.  
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.  
You can quickly erase both sides of a  
cassette tape using a bulk tape eras-  
er, available at your local RadioShack  
store.  
3. To dub the tape at normal speed,  
set DUB. NORMAL/HIGH to NOR-  
MAL.  
To dub the tape at about twice the  
normal speed, set DUB. NORMAL/  
HIGH to HIGH. You hear a high-  
pitched sound during recording.  
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Preventing Accidental  
Erasure  
Restoring Tape Tension and  
Sound Quality  
Cassette tapes have two erase-pro-  
tection tabs, one for each side. To pro-  
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.  
tect  
a
recording  
from  
being  
accidentally recorded over or erased,  
use a screwdriver to remove one or  
both of the cassette tape’s erase-  
protection tabs.  
To restore the sound quality, fast-  
forward the tape from the beginning to  
the end of one side, then completely  
rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels  
by gently tapping each side of the cas-  
sette’s outer shell on a flat surface.  
: Be careful not to damage  
Caution  
the cassette when tapping it. Do not  
touch the exposed tape or allow any  
sharp objects near the cassette.  
Note: Removing the erase-protection  
tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser  
from erasing a cassette tape.  
If you want to record on a tape side af-  
ter you have removed the erase-  
protection tab, place a piece of strong  
tape over that side’s erase-protection  
hole. Be sure you cover only the hole  
originally covered by the erase-  
protection tab.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your Optimus CD-3329 Portable Triple-Play Compact Disc Player with AM/FM Ste-  
reo 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 environ-  
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic de-  
vices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the CD-3329 away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-  
ture wear of parts.  
Handle the CD-3329 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage  
circuit boards and cases and can cause the CD-3329 to work improp-  
erly.  
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 deter-  
gents to clean the CD-3329.  
Modifying or tampering with the CD-3329’s internal components can cause a mal-  
function and might invalidate your CD-3329’s warranty and void your FCC authori-  
zation to operate it. If your CD-3329 is not performing as it should, take it to your  
local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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5. When you finish cleaning, press  
STOP/EJECT  
CLEANING THE TAPE-  
HANDLING PARTS  
on each deck and  
close the cassette compartment  
doors.  
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 ev-  
ery 20 hours of operation.  
Your local RadioShack store sells a  
complete line of cassette deck clean-  
ing supplies.  
THE FCC WANTS YOU  
TO KNOW  
1. Remove the batteries and discon-  
nect the power cord.  
2. Open the cassette compartment  
door on each deck.  
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 interfer-  
ence goes away, your CD-3329 is  
causing it. Try to eliminate the interfer-  
ence by:  
PLAY  
3. Press  
on each deck to  
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 erase  
heads.  
• moving your CD-3329 away from  
the receiver  
• connecting your CD-3329 to an  
outlet that is on a different electri-  
cal circuit from the receiver.  
illus of both  
cassette  
compartments  
• contacting your local RadioShack  
store for help.  
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-  
ence, 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  
7
Tape Speed ................................................................................................... 1 /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 Control ..................................................... 2 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline Batteries  
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 might vary. Specifications are subject to  
change and improvement without notice.  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-  
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS 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 LIABIL-  
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-  
SPECT 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 WAR-  
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-  
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less 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) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder 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, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 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  
8A8  
Printed in Hong Kong  
 

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