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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have problems operating your CD player, check this chart. If these sugges- tions do not solve the problem, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CD player does not

OFF/RESUME/HOLD is

Set OFF/RESUME/HOLD

 

work.

set to HOLD.

to OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No power.

Be sure the batteries are

 

 

 

 

not weak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure an AC adapter

 

 

 

 

or the DC adapter is

 

 

 

 

properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are using a DC

 

 

 

 

adapter to power the CD

 

 

 

 

player, check the adapt-

 

 

 

 

er’s fuse. See “Replacing

 

 

 

 

the DC Adapter’s Fuse”

 

 

 

 

on Page 21.

 

 

 

 

 

A CD is loaded, but the

The CD is loaded

Reload the CD, label side

 

CD player does not

upside-down.

up.

 

start.

 

 

 

 

The CD is dirty or

Clean the CD and reload

 

 

 

 

defective.

it, or try a different CD.

 

 

 

 

See “Replacing the DC

 

 

 

 

Adapter’s Fuse” on

 

 

 

 

Page 21.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound from a CD skips.

The CD is dirty or

Clean the CD and reload

 

 

defective.

it, or try a different CD.

 

 

 

 

See “Replacing the DC

 

 

 

 

Adapter’s Fuse” on

 

 

 

 

Page 21.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vibration is excessive.

Set DAS OUT/IN to IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place the CD player in a

 

 

 

 

different location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture has con-

Wait 1 hour for the mois-

 

 

densed on the pickup

ture to evaporate.

 

 

lens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Optimus CD-3690 (42-5076), CD-3680 (42-5075) owner manual Troubleshooting

CD-3690 (42-5076), CD-3680 (42-5075) specifications

The Optimus CD-3680 and CD-3690, products 42-5075 and 42-5076 respectively, represent a significant advancement in compact disc players, offering a blend of innovative technology and user-friendly features. Designed for both audiophiles and casual listeners, these models exemplify the quality and convenience of modern audio playback.

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