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Cat. No. 12-1629
CR-329 AM/FM Cassette Clock Radio
Auto-Stop — reduces tape wear by
turning off and releasing the tape-
handling parts when the tape reaches
its end.
Your Optimus CR-329 AM/FM Cas-
sette Clock Radio offers you all the
conveniences of an alarm clock, an
AM/FM radio, and a cassette tape
player in one attractive and functional
package. You can wake to a sound,
the radio, a cassette tape, or a combi-
nation. You can fall asleep with the ra-
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
WARNING:
dio
playing,
and
the
radio
automatically shuts off at a preset
time.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
!
Its features include:
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK
CAUTION:
Red Numeric Display with Bright-
ness Control — makes the clock easy
to read.
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Sleep Timer — plays the radio for up
to 1 hour and 59 minutes before it au-
tomatically turns off.
This symbol is intended to
alert you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the product’s
enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to con-
Snooze Feature — temporarily silenc-
es the alarm for about 9 minutes so
you can get a few extra minutes of
sleep.
stitute
a
risk of electric
shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
Battery Back-Up — keeps the clock
running and the alarm set if power is
interrupted.
This symbol is intended to
inform you that important
operating and maintenance
instructions are included in
the literature accompanying
this product.
!
© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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Hold down ALARM, then repeatedly
press (or hold down) HOUR until the
desired hour appears. PM lights when
you set a PM hour. Then hold down
ALARM, then repeatedly press (or
hold down) MINUTE until the desired
minute appears.
CLOCK OPERATION
Setting the Time
Hold down TIME, then repeatedly
press (or hold down) HOUR until the
display shows the correct hour setting.
PM lights when you set a PM hour.
Then hold down TIME, and repeatedly
press (or hold down) MINUTE until the
display shows the correct minute set-
ting.
To view the alarm time at any time,
hold down ALARM.
Turning the Alarm On/Off
Follow these steps to have the radio
turn on at the set alarm time.
Note: To prevent changing the time
accidentally, always release HOUR or
MINUTE before you release TIME.
1. Set the radio to the desired sta-
tion and volume (see “Playing the
Radio” on Page 5).
Changing the Display
Brightness
2. Set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
AUTO. ALARM lights.
To change the brightness of the dis-
play, move DIMMER on the back of the
clock radio to HI or LO.
Setting the Alarm Time
You can set an alarm for a specified
time so the buzzer sounds, the radio
plays, a cassette tape plays, or the
buzzer sounds and a cassette tape
plays.
At the preset alarm time, the radio
turns on and plays for up to 2 hours.
To turn off the radio, set ON/OFF/
AUTO/ALARM to OFF.
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To have the buzzer sound at the set
alarm time, set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM
to ALARM. ALARM lights.
and plays for the rest of the alarm peri-
od.
At the preset alarm time, the buzzer
sounds.
Follow these steps to have only the
cassette player turn on at the set alarm
time.
To stop the buzzer immediately, set
ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to OFF.
1. Load a cassette tape (see “Load-
ing a Cassette Tape” on Page 5).
2. Set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
To stop the buzzer and turn on the ra-
dio, set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
AUTO to play the radio for about 2
hours or to ON to leave the radio on.
AUTO. ALARM lights.
3. Press PLAY.
At the preset alarm time, the cassette
plays until it reaches the end of the
side, then it automatically stops. After
the cassette stops, the radio turns on
and plays for the rest of the alarm peri-
od.
Follow these steps to have the buzzer
and cassette player turn on at the set
alarm time.
1. Load a cassette tape (see “Load-
ing a Cassette Tape” on Page 5).
2. Set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
Using Snooze
ALARM. ALARM lights.
To temporarily silence the alarm (buzz-
er, radio, cassette, or buzzer/cassette),
press SNOOZE. This silences the
alarm for about 9 minutes.
3. Press PLAY.
At the preset alarm time, the buzzer
sounds and the cassette plays.
You can repeat this cycle as many
times as you like. To turn off the alarm
so it does not sound again, set ON/
OFF/AUTO/ALARM to OFF.
To stop the cassette and buzzer im-
mediately,
set
ON/OFF/AUTO/
ALARM to OFF and press STOP.
To stop the buzzer but have the cas-
sette continue playing, set ON/OFF/
AUTO/ALARM to AUTO. The cassette
plays until it reaches the end of the
side, then it automatically stops. After
the cassette stops, the radio turns on
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2. Press SLEEP. 0:59 appears on
RADIO OPERATION
the display and the radio turns on.
Playing the Radio
1. Set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
ON.
3. Hold down SLEEP. Repeatedly
press HOUR to increase the
sleep time to 1 hour and 59 min-
utes, or repeatedly press MINUTE
to decrease the minutes setting.
2. Set FM/AM to the desired band.
Notes:
The radio plays for the set length of
time then automatically turns off. To
turn off the radio before the pro-
grammed sleep time has elapsed,
press SNOOZE.
• The clock radio has a built-in
AM antenna. For the best AM
reception, rotate the radio.
• The FM antenna is built into the
power cord. For the best FM
reception, fully extend the
power cord.
CASSETTE OPERATION
Loading a Cassette Tape
3. Turn TUNING to the desired sta-
tion.
1. Take up any slack in the tape by
turning one of the cassette’s hubs
with a pencil. (If you do not
remove excess slack, the tape
could tangle in the playback
mechanism.) Then open the cas-
sette compartment door by gently
pulling open the front of the radio.
4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable
listening level.
5. To turn off the radio set ON/OFF/
AUTO/ALARM to OFF.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the radio to play for up to
1 hour and 59 minutes then automati-
cally turn off.
1. Set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
AUTO, ALARM, or OFF.
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2. Load the cassette into the cas-
sette guides on the compartment
door. Insert it with its open edge
up and the full reel to the right.
The side facing you is the side
that plays.
CARE
To enjoy your AM/FM Cassette Clock
Radio for a long time:
• Keep the clock radio dry. If it gets
wet, wipe it dry immediately.
3. Close the cassette compartment
door.
• Use and store the clock radio only
in normal temperature environ-
ments.
Playing a Cassette Tape
• Handle the clock radio gently and
carefully. Don’t drop it.
1. Set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
ON.
• Keep the clock radio away from
dust and dirt.
2. Load a cassette tape.
• Wipe the clock radio with a damp
cloth occasionally to keep it look-
ing new.
3. Press PLAY. The cassette plays
until it reaches the end of the side,
then it automatically stops.
Notes:
Modifying or tampering with the clock
radio’s internal components can cause
a malfunction and invalidate its war-
ranty. If your clock radio is not per-
forming as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
• Press STOP, then FAST-F to
rapidly wind the tape forward.
Press STOP, then PLAY again
to resume play.
• During fast-forwarding, the
tape does not automatically
stop when it reaches the end.
Press STOP to release the
tape-handling parts and protect
the tape.
4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable
listening level.
5. Press STOP to stop playback
before it automatically stops.
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2. Unplug the clock radio’s power
cord from the AC outlet.
FCC Information
Your radio might cause TV or radio in-
terference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
radio is causing the interference, turn
off your radio. If the interference goes
away, your radio is causing the inter-
ference. Try to eliminate the interfer-
ence by:
3. Open the cassette compartment
door.
4. Press PLAY to expose the tape-
handling parts.
5. Use a cotton swab dipped in
denatured alcohol or tape head
cleaning solution to clean the tape
head, pinch roller, tape guides,
and capstan
• moving your radio away from the
TV or other radio
• connecting your radio to an outlet
that is on a different electrical cir-
cuit from the receiver
6. When you finish cleaning, press
STOP, close the cassette com-
partment door, then plug the clock
radio’s power cord into a standard
AC outlet.
• contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
Your local RadioShack store sells a
complete line of cassette deck clean-
ing supplies.
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using the radio.
Restoring Tape Tension and
Quality
Cleaning the Tape-Handling
Parts
After you play a cassette tape several
times, the tape might become tightly
wound on the reels. This can cause
playback sound quality to deteriorate.
Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coat-
ing can accumulate on the tape heads
and other parts that the tape touches.
This can greatly reduce the perfor-
mance of the cassette player. After ev-
ery 20 hours of tape player operation,
clean the tape-handling parts with a
cassette deck cleaning kit or use the
following cleaning procedure.
To restore the sound quality, fast-
forward the tape from the beginning to
the end of one side, then turn it over
and fast-forward it to the end of the oth-
er side. Then loosen the tape reels by
gently tapping each side of the cas-
sette’s outer shell on a flat surface.
1. Set ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM to
OFF.
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Caution: Be careful not to damage the
cassette when tapping it. Do not touch
the exposed tape or allow any sharp
objects near the cassette.
Backup Battery ........................9V DC
Power Output (max.)..............500 mW
Speaker ........... 3 Inch, 8 ohm, 0.5 W
Dimensions
(HWD): ........ 41/2 × 89/10 × 31/10 Inches
(114 × 226 × 79 mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range:
Weight ................... 1 lb, 15 oz (850 g)
FM: ......................... 88–108 MHz
AM: .......................530–1710 kHz
Specifications are typical; individual
units might vary. Specifications are
subject to change and improvement
without notice.
Tape Speed ............................ 17/8 ips
Power Source: 120V AC 60 Hz, 10 W
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack
franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack 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 CON-
TAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY
TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
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 incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of
purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless 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
property 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, im-
proper 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.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
04/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
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