Optimus 14-546A, CD-3321 owner manual Connecting Power, Using Batteries

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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 sup- plied power cord)

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

Note: Connecting the power cord or an optional DC adapter disconnects the in- ternal batteries.

Using Batteries

You need eight D batteries (not sup- plied) to power the CD-3321. We recom- mend 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.

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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.

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2.Insert eight D batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the battery compart- ment.

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3. Replace the cover.

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

Cautions:

•Always remove old or weak batter- ies. 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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Contents CD-3321 Cassette Deck Features FeaturesCD Player Features Other Special FeaturesCDs that can be played on this player have this mark on them Contents Connecting Speakers PreparationConnecting Power Using BatteriesUsing AC Power Using Your Vehicle’s Cigarette- Lighter SocketUsing Headphones Listening SafelyUsing the Radio Using the CD Player Loading and Playing a CDCue Special FeaturesPause RepeatProgrammed Play Automatic Search Music System AsmsCD and CD Player Care Tips 14-546a.fm Page 14 Wednesday, April 7, 1999 657 AM Playing a Cassette Tape Using the Cassette PlayerLoading a Cassette Tape Normal PlayUsing Fast-Forward and Rewind Consecutive PlayUsing Pause RecordingRecording from the CD Player Recording from the Radio Dubbing a Cassette TapeTape Tips Erasing a Cassette TapePreventing Accidental Erasure Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Care and Maintenance Cleaning the TAPE- Handling Parts FCC NoticeSpecifications Cassette PlayerRadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas

CD-3321, 14-546A specifications

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