42-5069.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Cat. No. 42-5069 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
42-5069.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM FEATURES Your Optimus CD-3590 Portable Compact Disc Player uses the latest digital audio technology to give you the clean, crisp sound of compact discs. You can connect the CD player to your home audio or auto sound system, or connect a pair of stereo earphones for portable, private listening. Its unique digital anti-shock system virtually eliminates skips caused by sudden shocks.
42-5069.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Audible Search — helps you locate a particular section of a track by rapidly playing the CD in either direction. Repeat Play — lets you automatically repeat a single track, an entire CD, randomly selected tracks, or a programmed sequence of tracks. Pause — lets you temporarily stop playback of a CD and start it again from the same point. Intro Scan — helps you locate a desired track by playing the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
2-5069.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM The CD player’s advanced technology makes it simple to operate. Be sure you read this Owner’s Manual completely so you can take advantage of all the CD player’s advanced features. We recommend you record the CD player’s serial number here. The number is in the battery compartment.
42-5069.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM CONTENTS Choosing a Power Source .......................................................................... 7 Using Batteries ....................................................................................... 7 Installing Batteries ........................................................................... 7 Charging a Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack ...................................... 8 Charging Tips .................................................
42-5069.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Programmed Play ................................................................................. 22 Checking, Adding To, Replacing, or Clearing the Programmed Sequence ....................................................................................... 24 Repeat Play .......................................................................................... 24 Troubleshooting ............................................................................
42-5069.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE You can power your CD player from: • Two AA alkaline batteries (not supplied) or one special-order rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack (not supplied) Installing Batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift it open.
42-5069.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. • Never mix fresh and old batteries, alkaline and nickelcadmium batteries, or nickelcadmium batteries of different capacities. • Never heat, disassemble, or throw batteries into a fire.
42-5069.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Follow these steps to recharge the nickel-cadmium battery pack while it is in the battery compartment. 1. Set the tip polarity on the adapter to positive (+), and set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. 2. Insert the adapter’s 4.0 mm outer diameter/1.7 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the CD player’s EXT DC 6V jack. Notes: • It takes about 10 hours for the CD-3590 to charge a fully discharged nickel-cadmium battery pack.
42-5069.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM • Under normal usage conditions, the nickel-cadmium battery pack can be recharged about 500 times. • Fully discharge the battery pack occasionally by playing the CD player until it no longer plays. Then fully recharge the battery pack. This helps restore the battery pack’s full charging capacity. • Avoid charging the battery pack in a hot environment (more than 113°F) as this can permanently reduce the battery pack’s charging capacity.
42-5069.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM • You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 550 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the CD player’s EXT DC 6V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications can damage the CD player or the adapter. Follow these steps to use your vehicle’s battery power.
42-5069.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM USING AC POWER You can power the CD player from standard AC power using an AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1664 (not supplied). Follow these steps to use an AC adapter. EXT DC 6V Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 550 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the CD player’s EXT DC 6V jack. The recommended AC adapter meets these specifications.
42-5069.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM CONNECTIONS You can listen to your CD player by connecting stereo earphones or amplified speakers to the player’s PHONES jack, or by connecting the player’s LINE OUT jack to a home audio or auto sound system. Your local RadioShack store carries a variety of earphones, amplified speakers, cable adapters, and audio patch cables.
42-5069.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended highvolume listening can lead to permanent 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. Traffic Safety Do not wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and can be illegal in some areas.
42-5069.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM CONNECTING TO A HOME AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTING TO AN AUTO SOUND SYSTEM To listen to your CD player through your home audio system’s amplifier/ receiver and full-size speakers, connect the supplied Y-cable’s 1/8-inch plug to the CD player’s LINE OUT jack. Then connect the Y-cable’s phono plugs to the CD, AUX, or TV audio LEFT and RIGHT input jacks on your amplifier/receiver.
42-5069.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM If your auto sound system has a CD input jack — you need a stereo 1/8inch patch cable, such as Cat. No. 42-2387. Connect one end to the CD player’s LINE OUT jack and the other end to the auto sound system’s CD INPUT jack. If your auto sound system has a cassette player, use the supplied CD-tocassette adapter. Insert the adapter label side up into your car’s cassette player. Then connect the CD-tocassette adapter’s cord into the CD player’s PHONES jack.
42-5069.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM OPERATION PLAYING A CD 1. Set VOLUME to the minimum level and move HOLD to the off position. onds, the CD player displays 00 briefly, then turns off. 4. Press . The display briefly shows a flashing – –, then the first track begins to play. The display shows the current track number and elapsed time. 5. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 2. Press OPEN and lift the disc compartment cover. 3.
42-5069.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Caution: This CD player has a wide dynamic range. If you turn up your amplifier’s volume too high during soft (low volume) parts of the music, you might damage your speakers when a sudden loud passage occurs. 6. When the last track finishes playing, the CD player automatically stops, displays 00 for about 10 seconds, and turns off. To stop playing the CD before it ends, press .
42-5069.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Notes: • If shocks are received repeatedly, the memory is quickly used. When appears (showing empty), the sound might skip. • The CD player consumes additional battery power when you use the anti-shock system. When you use the player in a stable location, turn off the system to conserve battery power. To turn off the anti-shock system, press DAS2 again. The sound briefly stops, then disappears from the display.
42-5069.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Note: If the CD player is paused for more than about 3 minutes, it automatically turns off. BASS has no effect. BASS SWITCH CHECKING REMAINING TIME Use BASS to adjust the frequency response of the system to match the type of music you listen to. During normal play or pause, press M-SET/REMAIN to display the remaining time on the current track. MAX — boosts low frequencies so these sounds do not drop out when you listen at low volume levels.
42-5069.fm Page 21 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM INTRO SCAN The intro scan feature automatically plays the first 10 seconds of each track on a CD. 1. Repeatedly press P MODE until INTRO flashes on the display. Note: Intro scan does not play the tracks in a programmed sequence (see “Programmed Play” on Page 22). AUTOMATIC SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM (ASMS) You can use ASMS before or during regular or programmed play to quickly locate any track on a CD. 2. Press .
42-5069.fm Page 22 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM While the CD is stopped, repeatedly press or to move backward or forward to the desired track. Then press within 10 seconds to play the track. AUDIBLE SEARCH Use audible search during play to rapidly search forward or backward to locate a specific section of a track. During audible search, the CD plays at a lower volume and a higher speed. To search forward, press and hold . To search backward, press and hold .
42-5069.fm Page 23 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Note: As you press P MODE, appears on the display with and without . You can program the CD player in either mode. 2. Repeatedly press either or to display the number of the first track you want to program. 3. Press M-SET/REMAIN to store the selected track number. The selection number advances by one and the track number on the display returns to 00. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each track you want to program, up to 22 tracks.
42-5069.fm Page 24 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Checking, Adding To, Replacing, or Clearing the Programmed Sequence To check the programmed sequence, repeatedly press P MODE until the first programmed track number and flash on the display. Then repeatedly press M-SET/REMAIN. Each time you press M-SET/ REMAIN, the display shows the number of the next track in the sequence.
42-5069.fm Page 25 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM To repeat a single track, repeatedly press P MODE until and 1 appear on the display. At the end of the track, the CD player repeatedly plays it. To cancel repeat play, press or repeatedly press P MODE until no indicator appears. To repeat an entire CD, repeatedly press P MODE until and ALL appear on the display. When the CD player reaches the end of the CD, it returns to the first track and repeatedly plays all the tracks.
42-5069.fm Page 26 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your CD player, check this chart for a solution. If these suggestions do not solve the problem, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Operation buttons do not work. CD is loaded but it does not start. The sound skips. Possible Cause Remedy Hold function is active. Set HOLD to the off position. No power. Check the batteries or adapter. CD is loaded upside down.
42-5069.fm Page 27 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARING FOR THE CD-3590 Your Optimus CD-3590 Portable Compact Disc Player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the CD player so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CD player dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the CD player gently and carefully.
42-5069.fm Page 28 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. Modifying or tampering with the CD player’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the CD player’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your CD player is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
42-5069.fm Page 29 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM CD CARE TIPS • If you move the player from a very cold room to a warmer one, moisture can condense on the pickup lens, preventing proper CD play. If this happens, wait 30 minutes before resuming play. • Do not place anything but a CD in the disc tray. This can damage the drive mechanism. • During play, a severe shock or jolt could make the CD’s rotation speed change suddenly and produce some noise. This is not a malfunction.
42-5069.fm Page 30 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO (at LINE OUT) Frequency Response (±3 dB) ................................................... 20–20,000 Hz Dynamic Range ...................................................................................... 86 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................................................. 84 dB Harmonic Distortion at 1 kHz ................................................................... 0.
42-5069.fm Page 31 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM PICK-UP Tracking System ................................................ 3-Beam Tracking Servo Type Object Lens Drive System .................................. 2-Dimensional Parallel Drive Optical Source ............................................................... Semiconductor Laser Wavelength .......................................................................................... 785 nm GENERAL Power Requirements .................................
42-5069.fm Page 32 Thursday, August 12, 1999 10:28 AM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.
