Optimus 12 2155 User Manual

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Cat. No. 12-2154/2155

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

High-Power In-Dash

AM/FM Stereo CD Player

with Loud Feature (12-2154)

with Favorite Sound Memory (12-2155)

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Seek Tuning — searches forward or

backward to the next strong station in

the selected band. This makes finding

a station quick and easy.

Line-Out Jacks — make it easy to

connect a booster.

Loudness Button (12-2154 only) —

lets you increase the low range of

sounds at low volume levels.

Digital Synthesized Circuitry

—

gives you precise tuning and drift-free

reception.

Favorite Sound Memories (FSM)

(12-2155 only) — let you store cur-

rent volume, bass, treble, balance,

and fader settings, then have your ste-

reo return to those settings by press-

ing a single button.

Advanced FM Optimizer Circuitry

— automatically adjusts the tuner’s

stereo separation and high-frequency

response to give you the best possible

sound, regardless of the signal level.

We recommend you record your ste-

reo’s serial number here. The number

is on the top panel of the stereo.

GENERAL

Serial Number: _________________

Electronic Bass, Treble, Fader, and

Balance Controls — let you easily

adjust high and low sounds and the

balance between the left/right and

front/rear speakers, so you can tailor

the sound to suit your preferences.

The CD player in this stereo system is

made and tested to meet exacting

safety standards. It meets FCC re-

quirements and complies with safety

performance standards of the U.S.

Department of Health and Human

Services.

Anti-Theft Control Panel — lets you

quickly remove and store the stereo’s

control panel in the supplied carry

case. This discourages theft because

the stereo cannot operate without the

control panel.

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.

Lighted On/Off Button — makes it

easy to turn on your stereo, even

when you drive at night.

• The use of controls, adjustments,

or procedures other than those

specified herein might result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

Easy to See Liquid Crystal Display

— helps you see the display in all

lighting conditions. The 12-2154’s dis-

play is amber, and the 12-2155’s dis-

play is green.

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CONTENTS

Installation ............................................................................................................ 6

Before You Begin the Installation .................................................................... 6

Preparing the Mounting Area .................................................................... 6

Routing Speaker Wires ............................................................................. 6

Removing the Shipping Screw .................................................................. 6

Making the Connections .................................................................................. 7

Using an Adapter Harness ........................................................................ 8

Connecting Ground, Power, and Optional Components ........................... 8

Connecting an Equalizer/Booster ............................................................. 9

Connecting Two Pairs of Speakers ........................................................... 9

Connecting One Pair of Speakers .......................................................... 10

Connecting the Antenna ......................................................................... 11

Completing the Connections ................................................................... 11

Testing the Connections ................................................................................ 11

Mounting the Stereo ...................................................................................... 12

Removing the Stereo from the Dash ............................................................. 14

Using the Control Panel .................................................................................... 15

Installing the Control Panel ............................................................................ 15

Removing the Control Panel .......................................................................... 15

Basic Operation ................................................................................................. 16

Turning the Stereo On and Off ...................................................................... 16

Setting the Clock ........................................................................................... 16

Adjusting the Sound ...................................................................................... 17

Favorite Sound Memory (12-2155 Only) ....................................................... 17

Displaying the Clock ...................................................................................... 18

Turning the Key Tone On and Off .................................................................. 18

Radio Operation ................................................................................................. 19

Playing the Radio .......................................................................................... 19

Memory Tuning .............................................................................................. 19

Storing Stations ....................................................................................... 20

Storing Stations in Automatic Travel Programming Memory .................. 20

Selecting a Stored Station ...................................................................... 20

Scanning Stored Stations ....................................................................... 21

CD Player Operation .......................................................................................... 22

Playing a CD .................................................................................................. 22

Selecting a Track ........................................................................................... 23

Audible Search .............................................................................................. 23

Shuffle Play ................................................................................................... 23

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Repeat Play .................................................................................................. 24

Scanning the Tracks ..................................................................................... 24

Switching Between the CD and the Radio .................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 25

Resetting the Stereo .................................................................................... 26

Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 27

The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 27

CD Care Tips ................................................................................................ 28

Replacing a Fuse .......................................................................................... 28

Replacing the Red Power Wire’s Fuse ................................................... 28

Replacing the Blade-Type Fuse ............................................................. 29

Specifications .................................................................................................... 30

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INSTALLATION

7¹/²-inch wide by 7¹/⁴-inch deep (57 ¥

190 ¥ 186 mm) mounting area.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

THE INSTALLATION

Note: If the mounting area is too

large, you might be able to mount the

stereo with an in-dash installation kit,

available at your local RadioShack

store. Follow the installation kit’s in-

structions to mount the stereo.

Before you install your stereo, read all

the instructions in this owner’s manu-

al. You should be able to answer all of

these questions about your vehicle’s

electrical and sound systems.

• Which terminal in my vehicle’s

fuse box supplies power even

when the ignition is turned off?

Cautions:

• Make sure the stereo will not tilt

up more than 30 degrees when it

is mounted.

• Which terminal in my vehicle’s

fuse box is for accessories?

• Be sure to avoid obstructions be-

hind the mounting surface.

• How do I connect a wire to the

fuse box?

Also, be aware that installation in your

vehicle might require cutting or modi-

fying your vehicle.

Routing Speaker Wires

If you install speakers, avoid routing

the speaker wires near moving parts

or sharp edges. You can usually route

them along the wiring channel be-

neath the vehicle’s door facings by

carefully removing the molding that

holds the carpet in place. After you

route the speaker wires, replace the

molding.

Place the stereo as close as possible

to the selected mounting location. We

recommend that you install the stereo

by temporarily connecting it to ground

and power, optional components, and

your speakers. Then test the connec-

tions, disconnect the stereo, mount it in

your vehicle, and reconnect it. The in-

structions in this manual are arranged

in this order.

Removing the Shipping

Screw

Preparing the Mounting Area

The shipping screw helps protect the

stereo’s CD player from being dam-

aged during shipment.

Before you mount the stereo, make

sure you have all the necessary mate-

rials. Then confirm that the stereo fits

your vehicle’s mounting area. This au-

tosound stereo system is a DIN-E size

unit that requires a 2¹/⁴-inch high by

Before you mount the stereo, use a

Phillips screwdriver to remove the

shipping screw from the top of the ste-

reo.

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Cautions:

• For added safety and to protect

your stereo, disconnect the cable

from your vehicle battery’s nega-

tive (–) terminal before you begin.

(illus)

Note: Save the shipping screw in

case you ever want to mail or ship the

stereo. You can secure it to the back

of the stereo with a piece of tape.

• Be sure your speakers can handle

64 watts of power (16 watts per

channel). Each speaker must

have an impedance of at least 4

ohms. Your local RadioShack

store carries a full line of speak-

ers.

MAKING THE

CONNECTIONS

The supplied harness with the 14-pin

connector includes all the lead wires

you need to connect the stereo to

ground, power, some optional compo-

nents, and speakers.

• You must connect the GROUND,

+12V TO IGNITION, and +12V TO

BATTERY wires first, then make

all other connections as described

in the following sections before

you plug the harness with the 14-

pin connector into the stereo. If

you do not make connections in

the order shown, damage to the

stereo is possible if any wire con-

nections are made incorrectly.

Important: Do not cut these wires. If

you cut any wire, you cannot obtain a

refund or exchange on this product.

However, your local RadioShack store

will provide warranty service if you cut

a wire and find the product is defec-

tive.

• You must connect a separate wire

to each speaker terminal as

described in the following proce-

dure. Do not use a common wire

or chassis ground for any speaker

connection.

You might need additional wire, de-

pending on your individual autosound

system, to complete the connections.

Your local RadioShack store carries a

full line of wire and wire management

accessories.

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Note: The wires in the wiring harness

have the following colors and labels.

Connecting Ground, Power,

and Optional Components

Follow these steps to connect the har-

ness with the 14-pin connector to

ground, primary and memory backup

power, and optional components.

(illus)

1. Disconnect the cable from your

Using an Adapter Harness

–

vehicle’s negative ( ) battery ter-

minal.

If you are replacing an existing stereo,

or if your vehicle has been factory-

wired for autosound components, you

might be able to use an adapter har-

ness to connect the power and speak-

ers. RadioShack stores sell adapter

harnesses for most vehicles.

Follow the directions that come with

the adapter harness to temporarily

connect the ground, power, optional

components, and speakers. Then go

to “Connecting the Antenna” on

Page 11.

2. Connect the black ground wire to

a chassis ground, such as a metal

screw attached to a metal part of

the vehicle’s frame. Be sure that

the screw is not insulated from the

chassis by a plastic part.

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3. Connect the red power wire (with

in-line fuse holder) to a point in

your vehicle’s fuse block that has

power only when you turn the

vehicle’s key to either the acces-

sory (ACC) or START position.

This connection turns on the ste-

reo when you turn on the ignition

or turn the key to ACC, and turns

off the stereo when you turn off

the ignition. This prevents your

vehicle’s battery from being

drained if you leave the stereo on

when you turn off the ignition.

Connecting an Equalizer/

Booster

If you are connecting the stereo to a

separate equalizer or booster, you

need additional wires (not included).

To increase the total power output

from your system, connect the R

(right) and L (left) line output jacks on

the back of the stereo and blue/white

wire, if necessary, to the equalizer or

booster.

4. Connect the yellow power/mem-

ory wire to your vehicle battery’s

positive (+) terminal or to a point

in your vehicle’s fuse block that

provides a continuous source of

12 volts.

(illus)

This connection provides power

for the stereo’s components (such

as the CD player), and continuous

power for the stereo’s memory

when the ignition is turned off.

Check the equalizer/booster’s owner’s

manual for directions.

5. Connect the blue/white wire to any

optional equipment, designed to

run from a switched source, that

you want the stereo to turn on and

off (such as a booster or a power

antenna).

Connecting Two Pairs of

Speakers

If you are using both front and rear

speakers, follow these steps to con-

nect the harness with the 14-pin con-

nector to the speakers.

This wire does not provide power

to the components. It simply turns

them on or off. If you do not use

this wire, secure it with a wire tie

and do not let it touch metal.

12-2154 Only: Before connecting the

speakers, remove the tape that holds

the mounting sleeve in place and slide

the sleeve off of the stereo. Then set

2CH/4CH on the bottom of the stereo

to 4CH.

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Connecting One Pair of

Speakers

If you are using only one

For 12-2155:

pair of speakers, follow Steps 1–4 in

“Connecting Two Pairs of Speakers”

on Page 9 to connect the harness with

the 14-pin connector to the speakers.

(illus)

1. Connect the gray wire to the right

front speaker’s positive terminal.

This terminal is usually marked

with a plus (+) sign or red mark.

(illus)

2. Connect the gray/black wire to the

right front speaker’s negative ter-

minal. This terminal might be

marked with a minus (–) sign or it

might not be marked at all.

If you are using only one

For 12-2154:

pair of speakers, remove the tape that

holds the mounting sleeve in place

and slide the sleeve off of the stereo.

Then set 2CH/4CH on the bottom of

the stereo to 2CH. Then follow these

steps to connect the harness with the

14-pin connector to the speakers.

3. Connect the white wire to the left

front speaker’s positive terminal.

4. Connect the white/black wire to

the left front speaker’s negative

terminal.

5. Connect the violet wire to the right

rear speaker’s positive terminal.

6. Connect the violet/black wire to

the right rear speaker’s negative

terminal.

(illus)

7. Connect the green wire to the left

rear speaker’s positive terminal.

8. Connect the green/black wire to

the left rear speaker’s negative

terminal.

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1. Connect the gray wire to the right

speaker’s positive terminal. This

terminal is usually marked with a

plus (+) sign or red mark.

(illus showing harness

being reconnected)

2. Connect the violet wire to the right

speaker’s negative terminal. This

terminal might be marked with a

minus (–) sign or it might not be

marked at all.

3. Connect the white wire to the left

speaker’s positive terminal.

4. Connect the green wire to the left

speaker’s negative terminal.

Connecting the Antenna

TESTING THE

CONNECTIONS

Connect the vehicle’s antenna cable

to the antenna jack on the back of the

stereo.

Turn on your vehicle’s ignition and in-

stall your stereo’s control panel (see

“Installing the Control Panel” on

Page 15). ON/OFF lights. Then press

ON/OFF. The stereo’s buttons and dis-

play light.

(illus)

If the stereo does not work, immedi-

ately disconnect the cable from

your vehicle’s negative (–) battery

terminal. Then recheck your connec-

tions.

Completing the Connections

After you verify that the buttons/dis-

play light, follow the instructions in

“Mounting the Stereo” on Page 12.

Make sure you have securely made all

other connections, then plug the har-

ness’ connector into the stereo’s 14-

pin wiring socket. Reconnect the cable

to the vehicle’s negative (–) battery

terminal.

Caution: If you played a CD while

testing the connections, be sure to re-

move the CD from the stereo before

continuing.

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4. Remove the tape that holds the

sleeve in place and slide the

sleeve off of the stereo.

MOUNTING THE STEREO

Be sure you verify that the stereo is

connected properly (see “Testing the

Connections” on Page 11). Then fol-

low these steps to mount the stereo.

1. Make sure the ignition is turned

off, then disconnect the cable from

(illus)

–

your vehicle’s negative ( ) battery

terminal.

Note: If you have a Cat. No. 12-

2154 stereo, you have already

removed the tape (while setting

2CH/4CH

). Continue with Step 5.

5. Turn the sleeve around so the flat

tabs on the front are facing you,

then insert it into the dash. Then

secure the sleeve to the dash by

bending out the tabs with a screw-

driver. Bend out all the side tabs.

2. Disconnect the wire harness and

the antenna.

(new illus)

(illus)

RLS

3. Press

on the right side of the

control panel to remove the con-

trol panel.

6. If your vehicle has an existing

mounting hole behind the dash,

use pliers or a /¹⁶-inch box-end

(illus)

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wrench to attach the short end of the supplied mounting bolt to the back of the

stereo.

If necessary, bend the metal strap

to fit your vehicle’s mounting area.

Then use either the supplied

sheet metal screws or the other

bolt (with attached washer) to

attach the other end of the strap to

a solid metal part of the vehicle

under the dashboard. This strap

also helps ensure proper electrical

grounding of the stereo.

(illus)

7. Reconnect the wire harness and

the antenna.

(illus - show bolt

(with attached

washers))

8. Slide the stereo into the sleeve

until it locks into place.

9. If you are securing the stereo in

an existing mounting hole in the

dash, push the supplied rubber

mounting grommet onto the

mounting bolt.

10. Reconnect the cable to the vehi-

cle battery’s negative (–) termi-

nal. Then install the stereo’s

control panel (see “Installing the

Control Panel” on Page 15).

(illus - show

mounting grommet)

Then push the mounting bolt (cov-

ered by the mounting grommet)

through that mounting hole and

make sure it is secure.

Note: You might need to reset the

stereo’s clock after you reconnect

the cable to the vehicle battery.

Otherwise, you can use one of the

supplied bolts (with attached

washer) to attach one end of the

supplied metal strap to the mount-

ing hole on the back of the stereo.

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4. Insert the supplied keys into the

slots at the left and right sides of

the stereo. Press the keys down-

ward and slide the stereo out of

the dash.

REMOVING THE STEREO

FROM THE DASH

If you ever want to remove the stereo

from the dash, follow these steps.

1. Disconnect the cable from your

–

vehicle’s negative ( ) battery ter-

minal.

(illus - show keys on slots)

Note: The keys are labeled to

show their top edges.

2. If you secured the stereo to an

existing mounting hole under the

dash, slide out the stereo to free

the mounting bolt from the mount-

ing hole.

5. Remove the keys from the slots.

6. Disconnect the wire harness and

the antenna.

7. If you are mailing or shipping the

stereo, use a Phillips screwdriver

to reinstall the shipping screw in

the top of the stereo.

Or, remove the bolt holding the

metal strap attached to the back

of the stereo.

8. Reconnect the cable to the vehi-

cle battery’s negative (–) terminal.

RLS

3. Press

to remove the stereo’s

control panel.

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USING THE CONTROL PANEL

The stereo’s control panel must be in

REMOVING THE

CONTROL PANEL

place for the stereo to operate. When

you remove it, the display turns off

and the stereo cannot be used. This is

a simple but effective security mea-

sure.

1. Press RLS. You hear a click and

the control panel swings out.

Any stored stations remain in memory

when the control panel is removed.

(illus - show control panel swing)

INSTALLING THE

CONTROL PANEL

1. Insert the left edge of the control

panel into the left edge of the

recess. The hole in the control

panel interlocks with the tab in the

recess.

2. Remove the control panel, then

store it in the supplied carry case.

(illus)

(illus - show pin in recess hole)

Caution: To keep the metal connect-

ing pins clean, do not touch the con-

necting pins in the recess or on the

back of the control panel.

2. Gently push the right edge of the

control panel into the recess until

you hear a click.

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BASIC OPERATION

Unless otherwise noted, all illustra-

tions in this manual show the Cat. No.

12-2155 stereo.

3. While holding down CLOCK,

repeatedly press

TUNE/SEEK

TRACK – until the stereo displays

the correct minute. (To continu-

ously advance the minute, hold

down TUNE/SEEK TRACK –.)

TURNING THE STEREO

ON AND OFF

(illus)

To turn on the stereo, press ON/OFF.

The buttons and display light. To turn

off the stereo, press ON/OFF again.

Notes:

• The clock resets the seconds to 0

as soon as you stop advancing

the minute.

(new illus)

• You can use a watch with a sweep

second hand or other time refer-

ence to set the clock to the exact

second at the beginning of an

hour. When the time reference

reaches the beginning of an hour,

hold down CLOCK, then press 6.

The clock resets the minutes and

seconds to 00 and advances the

hour if the minutes were past 29.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the ste-

reo.

2. While holding down CLOCK,

repeatedly press

TUNE/SEEK

TRACK + until the stereo displays

the correct hour. (To continuously

advance the hour, hold down

TUNE/SEEK TRACK +.)

(illus)

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you adjust the fader toward the

rear speakers, R and a number

appear.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

When you listen to your stereo, adjust

these controls to suit your listening

preferences.

• If bAS, TRE, bAL, or FAdand the

number disappear before you

–

press

or , repeatedly press

until the

setting you want reappears, then

AUDIO CONTROL SEL

(illus)

repeatedly press or hold down

–

or to set it.

• To set bass, treble, balance, and

fader to their center (middle) set-

AUDIO CONTROL

tings, hold down

SEL

AUDIO CONTROL SEL + –

/ — Repeat-

for about 3 seconds until the

stereo beeps twice.

edly press or hold down to increase or

decrease the volume. VOLand a vol-

ume level number appear.

LOUD

(12-2154 Only) — To increase

the low ranges of sounds, repeatedly

Warning: To protect your hearing, do

not listen at high volume levels. Slowly

increase the volume to a comfortable

listening level.

LOUD

press

until ONappears. To turn

LOUD

off loudness, repeatedly press

until OFFappears.

AUDIO CONTROL SEL

— Repeatedly

press until bAS, TRE, bAL, or FAd

and a number appear on the display,

(illus)

then repeatedly press or hold down

–

or within 5 seconds to change the

stereo’s bass, treble, balance, or fader

settings.

FAVORITE SOUND

MEMORY (12-2155

ONLY)

Notes:

• When you adjust the balance

toward the left speakers, Land a

number appear on the display.

When you adjust the balance

toward the right speakers, Rand a

number appear.

You can store your stereo’s current

volume, bass, treble, balance, and

fader settings into memory. This lets

you select the best sound for the mu-

sic you listen to and save that sound,

• When you adjust the fader toward

the front speakers, F and a num-

ber appear on the display. When

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so you can recall it later. You can store two FSM (favorite sound memory) settings.

Follow these steps to store an FSM

setting.

CLOCK

While the radio or a CD is playing,

press CLOCK to display the clock.

1. Repeatedly press FSM until FSM

Ior FSMIIappears.

(new illus)

(illus)

2. Adjust the volume, bass, treble,

TURNING THE KEY TONE

ON AND OFF

balance and fader using the infor-

mation in “Adjusting the Sound”

on Page 17.

The stereo is preset to beep when you

FSM I or FSM II blinks

while you adjust the controls.

Note:

press most buttons. To turn the key

tone off, turn the stereo off, then hold

down ATP (automatic travel program-

ming) and 6 together for about 3 sec-

onds until bP(beep) OFFappears.

3. When you finish adjusting the ste-

reo’s settings, hold down FSM until

the stereo beeps twice. This indi-

cates that the settings you

entered are saved in the FSM set-

ting you selected.

To turn the key tone back on, turn the

stereo off, then hold down ATP and 6

together for about 3 seconds until bP

ONappears.

To select an FSM setting you saved,

repeatedly press FSM until FSM Ior

FSM IIappears. The stereo is set to

those settings you entered in Step 2.

To turn off FSM, repeatedly press FSM

until FSM Iand FSM IIdisappear

from the display. The stereo is set to

its default settings.

(illus)

DISPLAYING THE

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RADIO OPERATION

Manual

Tuning:

Repeatedly

PLAYING THE RADIO

press TUNE/SEEK TRACK – or + to

tune down or up the selected

band.

1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the ste-

reo. The radio automatically tunes

to the last station and band

selected.

TUNE/

Seek Tuning: Hold down

SEEK TRACK – or + for about 1

second to tune to the next lower

or higher station.

4. Press AUDIO CONTROL SEL + or –

to increase or decrease the vol-

ume as desired.

(add new illus)

2. Press BND to select the desired

band. AM appears when the AM

band is selected. FMI or FMII

appears when an FM band is

selected.

(illus)

Notes:

•

appears when an FM signal

is received in stereo.

(illus)

• See “Adjusting the Sound” on

Page 17 for information about

changing the stereo’s other set-

tings.

3. Tune to the desired station in one

of the following ways.

MEMORY TUNING

You can manually store up to 6 AM

and 12 FM stations in memory groups.

Each memory group (AM, FMI, and

FMII) holds up to six stations. You can

also automatically store the first 6

strong AM and first 6 strong FM sta-

tions in a separate automatic travel

programming memory.

(illus)

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2. Hold down ATP (automatic travel

programming) for about 2 sec-

onds. The stereo displays ATP,

scans the selected band, and

automatically stores the first 6

strong stations it finds in auto-

matic travel programming mem-

ory.

Storing Stations

1. Repeatedly press BND to select

the desired memory group (AM,

FMI, or FMII).

2. Tune to the station you want to

store.

3. Hold down the desired memory

channel button until P-, the mem-

ory channel number, and the fre-

quency flash once on the display.

The station is stored.

(illus)

After the stereo stores all six sta-

tions in the selected band, it tunes

to the first station it stored in auto-

matic travel programming mem-

ory.

(illus - callout ‘Memory Channel

Buttons)

Note: If the stereo could not find

any stations, P - 1 - - -

appears on the display. Press

BND or select another station to

listen to the radio.

Storing Stations in Automatic

Travel Programming Memory

3. Repeatedly press BND until ATP

disappears to get out of automatic

travel programming.

The stereo can store the first 6 strong

AM and the first 6 strong FM stations it

finds into its automatic travel program-

ming (ATP) memory. This memory is

separate from the stereo’s memory

groups, so it does not replace the sta-

tions you manually stored.

Selecting a Stored Station

To select a station you manually

stored in AM, FMI, or FMII, repeatedly

press BND to select the desired mem-

ory group, then press the desired

memory channel button.

1. Repeatedly press BND to select

the desired band (AM, FMI, or

FMII).

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Note: Do not hold down the memory

channel button. This stores the cur-

rently tuned station into that location.

Scanning Stored Stations

The radio can scan all stored stations

in the selected band, pausing for 5

seconds at each station.

To select a station you automatically

stored in automatic travel program-

ming memory, follow these steps:

To start scanning stations you manu-

BND

ally stored, repeatedly press

select the desired memory group, then

BND

1. Repeatedly press

to select

the desired band (AM, FMI, or

hold down

until SCNappears.

FMII).

ATP

2. Press

to select the desired memory sta-

ATP

for less than 1 second

To scan the stations in the automatic

travel programming memory, repeat-

BND

tion. Each time you press

stereo advances to the next mem-

ory channel.

, the

edly press

to select the desired

ATP

so ATP appears,

band, press

then hold down

pears.

BND

until SCN ap-

Notes:

ATP

. This

• Do not hold down

As the radio scans each memory

channel, P-and the channel number

flash and the frequency is displayed.

After scanning all memory channels,

the stereo returns to the original sta-

tion.

causes the stereo to automati-

cally scan and store the first 6

strong stations it finds into its

automatic travel programming

memory.

• If the stereo could not find any

strong stations, P - x - - -

(where x is one of the stereo’s

6 channel numbers) appears for

the empty channels.

To stop scanning when the radio

pauses at a station you want to listen

BND

to, press

again during the pause.

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CD PLAYER OPERATION

Cautions:

played, and the CD starts to play

from the point where you last

stopped it.

• Play only CDs that

have this mark on

them:

(illus)

• The CD player has

wide

dynamic range. As a result, if you

turn your stereo’s volume up too

high during soft (low volume) sec-

tions of a program, your speakers

might be damaged when a sud-

den loud passage occurs.

After the stereo plays the entire

CD, it automatically repeats all

tracks, starting with Track 1.

3. Press + or

–

to increase or

decrease the volume as desired.

• If the CD player is jolted during

play, the rotation speed might sud-

denly change or the CD player

might make an unusual noise.

This is not a malfunction.

Note: See “Adjusting the Sound”

on Page 17 for information about

changing the stereo’s other set-

tings.

4. To pause playback, press CD. TR

and the track number flash. To

resume play, press CD again.

PLAYING A CD

Note: If you pause a CD for more

than 5 minutes, the stereo turns

off.

1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the ste-

reo.

2. Insert a CD (label side up) in the

slot. The stereo automatically

switches to CD play mode if the

radio is playing and displays cd

In. Then the display shows

, cd, and TR01, and the CD

5. To remove a CD from the CD

player, press

. EJ cdappears.

(illus)

starts to play from Track 1.

(illus)

If a CD is already in the CD player

(

appears on the display),

simply press CD to play the CD.

The stereo displays cd, TR, and

the number of the track you last

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Notes:

• If you eject a CD while it is playing

and do not remove it from the CD

player, the stereo automatically

draws the CD back in and starts

playing again after about 5 sec-

onds.

(illus - arrow TUNE/SEEK TRACK)

• If you eject a CD then remove it

from the CD player, the stereo dis-

plays nocd(or the current time if

SHUFFLE PLAY

CLOCK

you press

You can set the stereo to randomly

select and play tracks from the loaded

CD. After each track plays, the stereo

automatically selects another track

and plays it until you stop shuffle play.

SELECTING A TRACK

To select a track on the loaded CD,

TUNE/SEEK TRACK +

press

play to advance to the next track or

TUNE/SEEK TRACK –

during

SHUF/1

To begin shuffle play, press

SHFappears during shuffle play.

to go back to the

start of the current track. Repeatedly

TUNE/SEEK TRACK +

–

press

or to se-

lect the next or previous track.

(illus - arrow SHUF key)

AUDIBLE SEARCH

To search for a particular section of a

TUNE/SEEK TRACK +

track, hold down

SHUF/1

To stop shuffle play, press

TUNE/SEEK TRACK –

during play.

again to resume normal play. SHFdis-

The stereo rapidly plays the CD either

forward or backward (like cueing or re-

viewing a cassette tape). When you

hear the section you want, release

appears.

Note: You can use audible search

during shuffle play (see “Audible

Search”).

TUNE/SEEK TRACK +

TUNE/SEEK

TRACK –

to resume normal play.

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SCN/3

To stop scanning, press

again

REPEAT PLAY

at the desired track to resume normal

play. SCNdisappears.

You can set the stereo to repeat a sin-

gle track on the loaded CD.

RPT/2

To repeat a track, press

during

SWITCHING BETWEEN

THE CD AND THE RADIO

play. RPTappears during repeat play.

When the track ends, it automatically

repeats.

You can temporarily stop a CD and lis-

BND

ten to the radio by pressing

. The

CD stops and the radio tunes to the

last station selected.

(illus - arrow RPT key)

To continue playing the CD from the

point where you stopped it, press

To stop repeating the track and re-

RPT/2.

sume normal play, press

disappears.

RPT

Scanning the Tracks

You can set the stereo to play the first

10 seconds of each track on the load-

ed CD, so you can find the track you

want to listen to.

SCN/3

To begin scanning, press

appears during scanning.

. SCN

(illus - arrow SCN key)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your stereo’s CD player is not working as it should, it displays an error indicator. If

it is a numbered error, it ejects the CD. Try these suggestions.

Indicator

Problem

Suggestion

Loading and/or unloading

operation fails.

Make sure a CD is loaded. If it

is not, insert the CD properly. If

it is, eject the CD and load it

again.

E01

The CD is loaded incorrectly. Reload the CD with the label

side up.

E07

The CD is dirty or defective.

Clean the CD (see “CD Care

Tips” on Page 28) or try anoth-

er CD.

No CD is loaded.

Load a CD.

no cd

If the stereo still does not operate properly, the connecting pins in the recess or on

the back of the control panel might be dirty. Use a soft cloth or a contact cleaner

(such as Cat. No. 64-4340) to clean them.

(illus)

If the stereo still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store

for assistance.

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RESETTING THE

STEREO

If your stereo locks up or does not

work properly, remove the front panel

and use a straightened paper clip to

press the reset button on the bottom

left side of the inside panel for about 1

second.

(illus)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus High-Power In-Dash AM/FM Stereo CD Player is an example of su-

perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for

your stereo so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the stereo dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids

might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Keep the stereo away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature

wear of parts.

Handle the stereo gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-

cuit boards and cases and can cause the stereo to work improperly.

Wipe the stereo with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking

new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-

gents to clean the stereo.

Modifying or tampering with the stereo’s internal components can cause a malfunc-

tion, invalidating your stereo’s warranty and voiding your FCC authorization to oper-

ate it. If your stereo is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack

store for assistance.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

Your stereo might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating proper-

ly. To determine whether your stereo is causing the interference, turn off your ste-

reo. If the interference goes away, your stereo is causing it. Try to eliminate the

interference by:

• Moving your stereo away from the receiver

• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your

stereo.

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CD CARE TIPS

REPLACING A FUSE

Even though a CD is very durable, you

should handle it with care. We recom-

mend the following precautions.

If the stereo does not operate, you

might need to replace the red power

wire’s 1-amp 1¹/⁴-inch fuse with the

supplied spare fuse (Cat. No. 270-

1005). If the clock resets or stored sta-

tions are lost when the ignition is off,

you might need to replace the 10-amp

blade-type fuse on the stereo’s back

panel with the supplied spare fuse

(Cat. No. 270-1081). Check both fus-

es.

• Keep the CD in its protective case

or sleeve when you are not play-

ing it.

• Handle a CD by its edges to avoid

fingerprints which can prevent the

CD player’s laser beam from

accurately reading the CD. Your

local RadioShack store sells a

suitable CD cleaner kit.

Caution: Do not use a fuse with rat-

ings other than those specified here.

Doing so might damage your stereo.

• Do not write on either side of the

CD, particularly the non-label

side. (Signals are read from the

non-label side.)

Replacing the Red Power

Wire’s Fuse

• Keep the CD dry. A water drop

can act as a lens and affect the

laser beam’s focus.

1. Disconnect the cable from your

–

vehicle’s negative ( ) battery ter-

• If you park your vehicle in the sun,

temperatures inside the vehicle

can easily reach levels that could

damage your CDs. To prevent

heat damage, avoid leaving your

CDs in your vehicle.

minal.

If a CD skips when you try to play it, it

might be scratched. Your local Ra-

dioShack store sells a Scratch n Fix

kit (Cat. No. 42-127) that might help

remove the scratch and stop the skip.