Optimus CD-8400 Car Stereo System User Manual
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1. 6 5 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 7A8 Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack 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 LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED 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 war2. grammed sequence while the sequence plays After the CD changer plays the last track in the programmed sequence it stops but the programmed sequence is still in memory Press PGM then to restart programmed play To clear the sequence see Clearing a Programmed Sequence on Page 15 Special Features Programming a Sequence While a CD is Playing While the CD changer is playing you can program a sequence of tracks but not an entire CD Press PGM during play then select the CD and track using the remote control s number buttons and DISC SET TRACK SET and press PGM When the current track finishes playing or you press gt programmed play starts Or you can store the track currently being played directly into memory While the track is playing press PGM once to enter the program mode then press PGM again to store the current track You might find this feature convenient to use along with hi lite scan Erasing a Programmed Selection In the program mode when PGM appears on the display press CLEAR to erase the last stored selection track or CD The new last stored selection appears on the display until you press gt M or on the remote control Note You cannot erase a selection that is currently playing or that has already played Clearing a Programmed Sequence Turning off the CD changer does not clear the programmed sequence To clear the sequence do any of the following Press mM when the CD is sto
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4. The programmed disc numbers appear in order as you press DISC NUMBER P Special Features Storing Your Best Tracks Scanning Previous CDs Using Hi Lite Scan 12 Erasing All the CDs from a Custom Group With the CD changer stopped repeatedly press MODE so CUSTOM and the number of the desired group light Then press CLEAR You cannot partially erase a custom group memory You can save up to 20 of the tracks you like best in a special best memory and then replay them at any time To save a track in best memory just press BEST while that track is playing BEST flashes three times To play the tracks you have saved in best memory press BEST while the changer is stopped The CD changer plays in the reverse order the last track you saved plays first Notes e The changer only remembers the last 20 tracks you stored in best mem ory You cannot store the same track twice in succession You cannot save a track from a CD that is in the single play slot into best memory To clear a track from best memory press CLEAR while that track is play ing The best memory is kept even after you turn off the CD changer The changer keeps the tracks in best memory for up to 2 days in the event of a power loss The CD changer remembers the 20 most recently played CDs and lets you review and replay them in reverse order To review the CDs press PREVIOUS PREVIOUS SCAN flashes and the changer plays 10 seconds of the first tr
5. a CD from the single play slot press SINGLE PLAY ACCESS The rack rotates the single play slot to the front When the rack cover opens remove the CD The single play slot is numbered as 0 and is located between discs 100 and 1 You can access this slot by pressing DISC NUMBER gt when the display shows 100 or DISC NUMBER 4 when the display shows 1 You can also reach to the single play slot by pressing 0 on the remote control The display shows the disc number as PO The demo showcases the features of your CD 8400 and its display To turn on the demo press ltd lt 4 within 1 second of turning on the CD changer To turn off the demo press any button Basic Operation Playing CDs Notes With a custom CD group selected e When you press 4 DISC NUMBER gt during play the changer scans only through the CD slots within the cus tom CD group If you select a slot that is not in the custom CD group using the remote control s number buttons no dISC appears for about 3 seconds See Assigning CDs to a Custom CD Group on Page 11 If a CD in the custom CD group is not loaded no dISC appears on the display for about 3 seconds the disc number is erased from memory and play continues from the next CD To select a CD enter its number on the remote control then press DISC SET within 5 seconds You can also use DISC NUMBER P or DISC on the remote to step through the disc numbers until you
6. is not set to the Check the receiver amplifier s input set correct input ting The receiver amplifier s volume is set Turn up the receiver amplifier s volume too low A CD is loaded backwards Load the CD with the label side to the left Sound is noisy or distorted The CD changer is not correctly con Recheck all connections nected Interference from another electronic Turn off nearby appliances or use a dif device ferent AC outlet for the appliance CD skips CD is dirty or damaged Clean or repair the CD see CD Care Tips on Page 18 or try a different CD Remote control does not work Too far from the CD changer Move closer to the CD changer Another device s cable is plugged into Use the other device s remote control the CONTROL IN jack Weak batteries Replace the batteries Receiver remote control does not work The control cable is not plugged in Properly plug in the control cable Audio cables are not plugged in Properly plug in audio cables 16 Troubleshooting Self Diagnostics The CD 8400 has a self diagnostic function When the CD changer detects an abnormal condition it displays an error number on the display If this happens try the suggestion shown If the error number still appears take the CD changer to your local RadioShack store for assistance Symptom Possible Cause Suggestion U1 The disc is not loaded properly Load the CD with the label side to th
7. Cat No 42 5064 101 Disc O PTI MU S Compact Disc Professional Seri Changer CD 8400 UNLOAD BEST PREVIOUS DISC NUMBER O O CEJ COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIQ Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Multiple Compact Disc Racks Plus Single Play Sequence Programming Remote Control Custom Playback Random Play Repeat Play Digital Output Best Selection Memory Previous Playback Hi Lite Scan Audible Search Automatic Search Music System Memory Hold Function Synchro Record 1 Bit DAC Your Optimus CD 8400 101 Disc Compact Disc Automatic Changer is the next step in CD changer technology It lets you load up to 101 CDs This lets you select up to 100 CDs for continuous play and gives you more musical variety without your having to continually remove and load CDs You can also load a single CD for easy one time play The CD 8400 s advanced design makes the CD changer simple to operate Be sure to pay attention to the Special Features section of this manual so you can understand and take advantage of everything the CD 8400 can do Your CD 8400 s features include Let you load up to 100 CDs for continuous or programmed play plus a single CD for easy one time play Lets you program up to 36 selections a single track or an entire CD to play in any order you choose Lets you control the CD changer from a distance Lets you assign loaded CDs into any of th
8. PEAT appears on the display or press W With play stopped press RANDOM RANDOM appears on the display and ran dom play starts in the selected play mode SINGLE randomly plays all of the current CD s tracks Once all the CD s tracks have played the CD changer stops ALL selects a track from a CD and plays the track then repeatedly selects another CD and plays another track When the CD changer finishes playing 100 selections or as many as possible from the CDs that are loaded it stops CUSTOM selects a track from a CD in a custom CD group and plays the track then repeatedly selects another CD in the same group and plays another track When the CD changer finishes playing 100 selections or as many as possible from the CDs that are loaded it stops Special Features Programming a Sequence 14 To cancel random play and continue normal play select a disc other than the one currently playing either by pressing lt DISC NUMBER gt or by using the remote control s number buttons then pressing DISC SET To stop random play press W Notes During play press RANDOM to skip the track currently playing and advance to the next random selection You can switch between the ALL or SINGLE modes during random play If the CD changer does not have 100 CDs loaded the CD changer might select the same track or CD more than once You can use repeat during random play If you start random play during progr
9. ack of each of the last 20 CDs you played starting at 1 minute into the first track on each CD To listen to an entire CD and cancel the previous scan function press Pil To stop the previous scan function press W Notes e Ifa track is less than 1 minute long previous scan starts at the beginning of the track ACD in the single play slot is not included in the previous scan memory Neither are any CDs played using random play hi lite scan programmed play and best selection The previous scan memory remains stored even after you turn off the CD changer The changer keeps the CDs stored in previous scan memory for up to 2 days in the event of a power loss To listen to 10 seconds from each CD press HI LITE while the changer is stopped or during normal play DISC SCAN flashes and the changer plays 10 seconds from each CD starting at 1 minute into the first track To listen to 10 seconds from every track on all CDs press HI LITE twice while the changer is stopped or during normal programmed or favorite track play SCAN flashes and the changer plays 10 seconds from each track starting at 1 minute into each track Special Features Repeating Tracks CDs and Sequences Playing Tracks in Random Order To stop scanning either press gt H to start play at the current track or press W to stop play Notes e Ifthe track is less than 1 minute long hi lite scan starts at the beginning of the track e You can us
10. ammed play the program s contents are erased and the CD changer starts ALL random play You can program up to 36 selections from all loaded CDs to play in any order you choose A selection can be a single track or an entire CD Follow these steps to program a sequence 1 Press mto cancel the current function 2 Press PGM on the remote control or PROGRAM on the front panel PGM appears on the display 3 Select the CD that contains the first track you want to program using the remote control s number buttons and DISC SET The selected CD s num ber and AL appear You can also use DISC NUMBER P or DISC on the remote and press PGM to select a CD The disc number and AL appear If you do not select a track within about 2 seconds the entire CD is automatically stored If you program an entire CD skip to Step 5 4 Select the track you want to program using the remote control s number buttons and TRACK SET The displayed track and disc numbers are stored in the first memory position You can also use PPI or 4 then press PGM or PROGRAM to select a track 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each track or CD you want to program up to 36 selections 6 Press pil The CD changer plays the sequence Notes e If you try to program a non existent CD or track for example track 10 when that CD has only nine tracks the CD changer ignores the entry e Press PP PPI or 14d lt 4 to move forward or backward through the pro
11. ds or integral convenience recepta cles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing tc qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e If the product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment ol other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techni cian to restore the product to normal operation e lf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufactu
12. e CD changer s L left and R right LINE OUT jacks matching the red plug to the red R LINE OUT jack and the white plug to the white L LINE OUT jack Receiver Amplifier o y 3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the receiver s or amplifier s left and right CD AUX or TAPE input jacks Caution Do not connect the CD changer to the receiver s or amplifier s PHONO inputs Connecting to Another You can connect the CD changer to another digital audio product such as a dig Diaital Audio Pr ital recorder You need an optical cable Cat No 42 2466 available by special g ta udio oduct order through your local RadioShack store for this connection To make the connection remove the protective dust cap from the digital jacks and connect Note Be sure to leave the dust cap in the optical cable to the jacks place when you are not using the jack Connecting Power After you have connected the CD changer to your receiver or amplifier plug the CD changer s power cord into a standard AC outlet Note Do not connect the CD Caution To prevent electric shock the plug s blades are polarized and fit only changer s power cord to an amplifier one way If the plug does not fit easily turn it over and try again Do not force the or other switched outlet The CD plug into any AC outlet changer loses memorized settings when power is removed Con necting to a Cassette The Synch
13. e If your receiver amplifier such as most Optimus Professional Series receiver Control with the CD Changer amplifiers has an OSR mark the receiver amplifier s remote can control some of the CD changer s functions Plug one end of the supplied control cable into the CD changer s CONTROL IN jack Plug the other end of the cable into the receiver amplifier s CONTROL OUT jack Notes This connection disables the CD changer s infrared sensor Aim the remote control at the receiver amplifier s infrared sensor e You must also connect audio cables to your receiver for the receiver s remote control to operate your CD changer For details on connection and operation refer to the receiver amplifier s owner s manual Basic Operation Warning To protect your hearing set the volume on your receiver or amplifier to its lowest level before you load and play a CD Caution Do not set the volume on your receiver or amplifier too high while playing soft or quiet portions of a music program Due to the CD changer s wide dynamic range the speakers might be damaged if the music program includes a sudden loud passage Using the Remote Control Many of the CD changer s buttons also have a corresponding button on the remote control and you can use either the CD changer or the remote control to control the function Note The remote operates the CD To use the remote control point it at the infrared sensor on the left side of the change
14. e PP gt and lt 4 to skip forward and backward You can use repeat during hi lite scan see Repeating Tracks CDs and Sequences Your CD changer can repeat a single track a single CD all loaded CDs a cus tom CD group or a programmed sequence To repeat a single track before or during play of a track you want to repeat press REPEAT on the remote control REPEAT 1 appears on the display If the CD changer is stopped press pul At the end of the track the CD changer replays the track To repeat a single CD before or during play repeatedly press MODE until SINGLE appears on the display then press REPEAT twice REPEAT appears on the display If the CD changer is stopped press pal When the CD changer reaches the end of the CD it replays the CD To repeat all CDs before or during play repeatedly press MODE until ALL appears on the display then press REPEAT twice REPEAT appears on the dis play If the CD changer is stopped press mil When the CD changer reaches the end of the last CD it replays all loaded CDs in order To repeat CDs in a custom group before play repeatedly press MODE until CUSTOM and the number of the desired group appear on the display then press REPEAT twice REPEAT appears on the display If the CD changer is stopped press pil When the CD changer reaches the end of the last CD it replays all CDs in the group in order To cancel repeat play press REPEAT until neither REPEAT 1 nor RE
15. e left The CD might be dirty Clean the CD Check to see if there is a foreign object in the slot U2 Mechanism operation error Check to see if there is a foreign object in the slot Unplug the power cord and plug it in again U3 Rack cover error Check to see if the rack cover is blocked by anything Unplug the power cord and plug it in again Care and Maintenance Y uh Y CD Care Tips 18 Your Optimus CD 8400 101 Disc Compact Disc Changer is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the CD changer so you can enjoy it for years Keep the CD changer dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids can con tain minerals that can corrode electronic circuits Handle the CD changer gently and carefully Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and case and can cause it to work improperly Use and store the CD changer only in normal temperature environments Tem perature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries in the remote control and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the CD changer away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the CD changer with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the CD changer Modifying or tampering with the CD changer s internal parts can cause a mal function and might invalidat
16. e your CD changer s warranty If your CD changer is not working as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance Even though a CD is very durable you should handle it with care e Keep the CD inside the CD changer or in its protective case or sleeve when you are not playing it Handle a CD by its edges to avoid fingerprints which can prevent the CD changer s laser beam from accurately reading the CD Your local RadioShack store sells a suitable CD cleaner kit Do not write on either side of the CD particularly the non label side Sig nals are read from the non label side Keep the CD dry A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam s focus If a CD skips or the CD changer displays Y1 when you try to play it it might be scratched Your local RadioShack store sells a Scratch n Fix kit Cat No 42 127 that might help remove the scratch and stop the skip See also Trouble shooting on Page 16 Specifications Audio Frequency Response occococococoocooo eee eeee 2 20 000 Hz Wow and Flutter Limit of Measurement 0 001 or less ElAJ Disc Diameter oooocccccocoo e Ee a E E Ea ee 3 and 5 inch Power Requirements 0000e2 eee eee eae 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 00 0 Er ERA eee 12 Watts Size HWDY EA Senn eee els anes 7 Y2 x 16 916 x 151916 Inches 190 x 420 x 402 mm WeIGKE 225d chad asada hod Page Stas R A dee BS ee 14 lbs 50z
17. er of the programmed track playing see Programming a Sequence on Page 14 During best selection play pressing TIME twice dis plays the number of tracks stored in the best selection memory see Storing Your Best Tracks on Page 12 Notes e The CD changer does not display the current CD s total remaining time during programmed random or best selection play The CD changer might not display the remaining time for tracks num bered greater than 24 on a CD 10 Special Features Quickly Selecting Tracks When the CD changer is stopped or paused press Ke d or PP PPI or 4d or gt gt on the remote control until the CD changer displays the desired track s number Or enter the track number using the remote control s number buttons then press TRACK SET within 5 seconds If you use this feature while a CD plays the CD changer stops playing the cur rent track and skips to the next or previous track Searching for a Section of a Track To rapidly search forward or backward for a track section while a CD plays hold down PP gt or td lt 4 on the front panel P or lt 4 on the remote control The display shows the elapsed time to help you locate the desired section and the CD plays ata lower volume and higher speed than normal Release the but ton to resume normal play You can also search a track when a CD is paused The searching speed is faster the display shows only the minutes and you do not hear t
18. he CD play Note You cannot search past the end End appears on the display or the beginning of a CD Assigning CDs to a Custom CD Group Note To change the CDs assigned to a custom CD group you must clear all the entries and enter the desired CDs again You can assign any loaded CD into a custom CD group This lets you group your favorite CDs together for more convenient playback Follow these steps to assign CDs to a group 1 While the CD changer is stopped repeatedly press MODE until CUSTOM and the number of the desired group light If any discs have been assigned to the group the lowest disc number appears on the display Press CLEAR to clear the group 2 Select a CD for storing into the group e If you use lt DISC NUMBER simply wait until the display blinks The disc number is automatically stored in memory f you use the remote control s number buttons press DISC SET to store the disc number in memory 3 Repeat Step 2 to store all the CDs you want Notes The custom group memory is kept even after you turn off the CD changer The changer keeps the CDs stored in custom group memory for up to 2 days in the event of a power loss Checking the Custom Group Contents With the CD changer stopped repeatedly press MODE so CUSTOM and the number of the desired group light Then repeatedly press TIME so C and the custom group number appear on the display Then repeatedly press DISC NUMBER gt
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20. lays the disc track number and the currently playing track s elapsed play time If a slot does not contain a CD the CD changer displays no diSC next to the disc number as it skips to the next slot The CD changer memorizes which slots contain CDs then it skips empty slots on subsequent play passes Opening the rack cover to load unload CDs for example resets this memory 5 To temporarily stop play press gt H Il on the remote control The display shows gt i Press H again or press or Il on the remote control to resume play 6 The CD changer automatically stops play at the end of the last track on the highest numbered CD To stop play sooner press m The CD changer returns to the first track on the last played CD Note A sudden shock or jolt while a CD is playing might suddenly change the CD s rotation speed or make the CD changer skip the current track This might momentarily mute or distort the sound This is not a malfunction Basic Operation Checking the Time Remaining The display normally shows the current CD and track numbers and the current and Elapsed on a CD track s elapsed play time Press TIME on the remote control once during play to display the current track s remaining time Press TIME again to display the current CD s remaining time Press TIME again to display the current CD s total elapsed time During programmed play pressing TIME twice displays the total programmed time and the numb
21. not rotate and you can not use UNLOAD SINGLE PLAY ACCESS or 4 DISC NUMBER Loading a CD in the Single Play Slot Using the Demo 3 Hold the CD vertically and insert it into the CD slot label side to the left 4 To load more CDs repeatedly press lt DISC NUMBER or DISC on the remote so the desired rack number appears on the display Then repeat Step 3 5 When you finish loading the desired CDs press OPEN CLOSE to close the rack cover To remove a CD select the slot number of the disc you want to remove then press UNLOAD The rack rotates the selected disc slot to the front When the rack cover opens remove the selected CD Press OPEN CLOSE to close the rack cover Cautions Donottry to manually open the rack cover only use OPEN CLOSE Do not load anything other than 5 inch or 3 inch CDs into the slots This could damage the CD changer Do not use an adapter for 3 inch CDs Also avoid placing 3 inch CDs between 5 inch CDs as this makes it hard to remove the 3 inch CDs e The CD changer does not play with the rack cover open The single play slot lets you easily load a single CD To load a CD in the single play slot press SINGLE PLAY ACCESS The CD changer turns on if it was turned off and rotates the rack so the single play slot comes to the loading position Insert the CD with its label to the left Then press SINGLE PLAY PLAY to start playing To remove
22. pped Start best selection play Select ALL SINGLE CUSTOM previous scan or play the CD in the sin gle play slot while programming a sequence e Press RANDOM while programming a sequence Storing a Pause within a Programmed Sequence for Recording to Cassette When you record a programmed sequence onto a cassette tape you can pro gram a pause to occur after the last selection you plan to record on the first side of the tape so you can turn the tape over To store a pause press ion the remote in Step 3 of Programming a Sequence on Page 14 PA appears on the display During play when the CD changer pauses and displays Il turn over the tape and press Ito resume recording Notes e You cannot program a pause as the first or last selection You cannot program two pauses in a row Troubleshooting If your CD changer is not working as it should these suggestions might help you solve the problem If the CD changer still does not operate properly take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance Symptom Possible Cause Suggestion Playback stops abruptly or the CD A CD is loaded backwards Load the CD with the label side to the changer pauses or stops during play left back CD is dirty or scratched Clean the CD see CD Care Tips on Page 18 No sound The CD changer is not correctly con Recheck all connections nected The receiver amplifier
23. presence of uninsulated dangerous 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 in structions are included in the literature ac companying this product This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area How ever your equipment might cause TV or radio interfer ence even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio TV technician if the problem still exists You must use shielded interface cables with this equip ment Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your CD changer and safety is a major factor in its design However safety is also your responsibility This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your CD changer and accessories Read all the included safety and operating instructions before u
24. r from up to 23 feet away and front panel and press the control button within 30 of the front of the CD changer When the remote control s operating distance reduces or if the remote control stops working replace the batteries Loading CDs in the Rack The multi disc rack holds 100 CDs The disc slots are numbered in clockwise order from 1 to 100 and can hold either 3 inch or 5 inch CDs Follow these steps to load up to 100 CDs in the slots 1 Press POWER to turn on the CD changer If necessary repeatedly press lt DISC NUMBER or DISC gt on the remote so the slot number you Note Always handle CDs by their want appears on the display edges Fingerprints and scratches on a CD s surface can prevent the laser UNLOAD BEST PREVIOUS DISC NUMBER beam from correctly reading the digital information For more information see CD Care Tips on Page 18 es gt m o oros DS EE 2 Press UNLOAD to open the rack cover UNLOAD BEST PREVIOUS DISC NUMBER O O O GE Ac Peo T EE Basic Operation Notes e You can use OPEN CLOSE to open the rack cover and remove the disc if the disc to remove is already at the front of the rack The display shows HOLD while the rack cover is open You can open the rack cover even while a disc is playing Hold down OPEN CLOSE until the display shows OPEN The rack cover opens and the display shows HOLD In this case the rack does
25. ranty 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 RadioShac
26. reach the desired CD Hold down either button for a rapid search If the position you select does not have a CD the CD changer displays no dISC and plays the next CD To select a disc in the single play slot repeatedly press lt DISC NUMBER until the changer displays PO Follow these steps to play CDs Note Be sure the CD changer s rack cover is closed playback does not begin if the rack cover is open 1 Turn on your receiver amplifier and select the audio input CD AUX or TAPE to which you connected your CD changer 2 Press POWER to turn on the CD changer The CD changer returns to the first track of the last CD you played 3 While the CD changer is stopped repeatedly press MODE until the play mode you want appears on the display ALL Plays all the loaded CDs SINGLE Plays only the selected CD CUSTOM I II or III Plays only the CDs that belong to the custom CD group see Assigning CDs to a Custom CD Group on Page 11 You can switch between ALL and SINGLE during play but you can select custom play only when the CD changer is stopped Note You can also select and play a CD in the single play slot by press ing 0 then DISC SET on the remote control 4 Press pil gt on the remote control to begin play from Track 1 on Disc 1 or the last CD you played and have all tracks and CDs play in order The CD changer stops after it plays the highest numbered CD you loaded The changer disp
27. ree custom CD groups and play only the CDs assigned to the group Randomly selects and plays all tracks on a single CD on CDs in a custom CD group or on all CDs Automatically repeats a single track all tracks on a single CD all tracks ina custom CD group all tracks on all loaded CDs or a programmed sequence Lets you connect your CD changer to another digital device Lets you save up to 20 of your favorite tracks for one touch playback Plays 10 seconds from each of the 20 most recently played CDs to help you locate a CD you want to listen to again Helps you locate a CD or track by playing 10 seconds from the first track of each CD or 10 seconds from each track on all CDs Helps you locate a particular section of the music by playing the CD rapidly in either direction Lets you easily locate and play any track on a CD Remembers which CD is playing when you turn off the CD 8400 and begins playing from the first track of that CD when you turn it back on Lets you synchronize recording when you connect the CD changer to a compat ible cassette deck Uses the latest in digital to analog conversion circuitry to accurately reproduce all sound levels with virtually no distortion Serial Number We recommend you record the CD 8400 s serial number here The serial number is on the CD 8400 s back panel 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used b
28. rer or having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mount The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom mended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Preparatl n criar A E e ieee a er aca owe ee 5 Connecting the CD Changer to Your Receiver or Amplifier 000 00 cece eee eee ees 5 Connecting to Another Digital Audio Product 0 00 eee 5 Connecting Power ii E eee ode 5 Connecting to a Cassette Deck s Synchro Jack 00000 eee 5 Installing the Remote Control s Batteries 0 0 0 0 tees 6 Using a Receiver s Remote Control with the CD Changer cece eee ett 6 Basic Operation nna EAN EA NO O en A a 7 Using the Remote Control oi rocs 20 0 0 ee ttt tee 7 Loading CDSM the Rack 64 20 4 osito aca ead teed 7 Loading a CD in the Single Play Slot 0 0 2 0 cee tee 8 Using ithe DEMO Fyre earns Baa ERRELE et eal 4 Wed a eA eh en BS aa ee eines eae tes 8 PLAYING CDS se 0 59 denier nb O done o Ried aa Wee ea ape EEEE E K
29. ro Record feature lets you easily copy CDs to cassette tapes If you Deck s Synch ro Jack have a cassette deck that has a CD DECK SYNCHRO jack such as many Opti mus Professional Series cassette decks the CD changer can automatically start and stop with the cassette deck Connect the CD deck synchro cord sup plied with the cassette deck to the CD changer s and cassette deck s CD DECK SYNCHRO jacks For details on connection and operation refer to the cassette deck s owner s manual Installing the Remote Your CD changer s remote control requires two AA batteries not supplied for Control s Batteries power We recommend alkaline batteries RadioShack Cat No 23 552 1 Press in the battery compartment cover s latch and lift off the cover 2 Puttwo fresh AA batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polar ity symbols and marked inside 3 Replace the cover Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capaci ties Always remove old or weak batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic circuits e If you do not plan to use the remote control for a month or more remove and store the batteries Note If the remote s range is reduced replace the batteries immediately Using a Receiver s Remot
30. sing your CD changer Follow them closely and retain them for future reference Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments accessories not recommended by the product manufac turer as they might create a hazard Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Follow the manufacturer s instructions for mounting and use a recommended mounting accessory Carts Move the product on a cart carefully Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product cart to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation ensure reli e able operation and protect from overheating Do not block or cover these open ings and do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do N not place the product in a built in bookcase or rack
31. unless it provides proper ven _ tilation as specified by the manufacturer Power Sources Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label If you are not sure of your home s power type consult your product dealer or local power company Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature li you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still doesn t fit con tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized plug If you need an extension use a polarized cord Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Nonuse Periods Unplug the CD changer s power cord when you will not use it for extended periods Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unat tended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cor
32. y Tandy Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution Do not load anything other than 3 or 5 inch CDs into the CD changer The CD 8400 is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards lt meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with the safety performance standards of the U S Department of Health and Human Services Warnings This system employs a laser light beam Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury The use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein might result in haz ardous radiation exposure Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tape is copyrighted The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and or imprisonment Note however in the United States it is not a violation of U S copy right laws for a consumer to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncom mercial personal use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON NEL A A This symbol is intended to alert you to the
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