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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)
(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,
5
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
to
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
a
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
or
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
or
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
CD
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.
See also “Troubleshooting” on
Page 25.
,
2. Push together and twist the fuse
holder’s parts on the red power
wire until they spring apart. Then
remove the fuse.
(illus - show red fuse holder)
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3. If the fuse is blown, replace it. Use
only the supplied 11/4-inch fuse or
2. If the back of the stereo is not
accessible, remove the stereo
from the dash as described in
“Removing the Stereo From the
Dash” on Page 14.
a
replacement fuse with the
proper rating (such as Cat. No.
270-1005). The fuse must be 1
amp.
3. Grasp the fuse’s plastic end and
pull it out.
4. Reassemble the fuse holder by
inserting the fuse into the longer
of the fuse holder’s ends, and
pushing together and twisting the
two parts until they latch together.
5. Reconnect the cable to the vehi-
cle battery’s negative (–) terminal.
(illus - show blade-type fuse holder)
4. If the fuse is blown, replace it. Use
only the supplied blade-type fuse
or a replacement fuse with the
proper rating (such as Cat. No.
270-1081). The fuse must be 10
amps.
Replacing the Blade-Type
Fuse
5. Grasp the new fuse’s plastic end
and push it in.
1. Disconnect the cable from your
vehicle’s negative (–) battery ter-
minal.
6. If necessary, reinstall the stereo in
the dash.
7. Reconnect the cable to the vehi-
cle battery’s negative (–) terminal.
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SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO
FM (Nominal)
AM (Nominal)
Frequency Range
Frequency Response (± 3 dB)
IF Rejection
88–108 MHz
50–12500 Hz
85 dB
530–1710 kHz
N/A
40 dB
Image Rejection
60 dB
25 dB
Selectivity
66 dB
100 dB
49 dB
Signal-to-Noise (S/N) Ratio
Stereo Separation
Usable Sensitivity
60 dB
30 dB
N/A
17 dBf
29 dB
CD PLAYER
Frequency Response ........................................................................... 5–20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..................................................................................... 65 dB
Harmonic Distortion ..................................................................................... 0.08 %
Wow and Flutter ............................................................................. Not Measurable
CDs Used (Diameter) .................................... 5-inch (120 mm) and 3-inch (80 mm)
SIGNAL FORMAT
D-A Conversion ...................................................................................... 1 Bit Linear
Transmission Bit Rate .......................................................................... 1.4 Mbit/sec
Sampling Frequency .................................................................................... 8 times
Pick-Up System .............................................................................. Optical Pick-Up
Optical Source ................................................................................................ Laser
Wavelength .................................................................................................. 785 nm
Rotation Speed .................................................................................. 200–500 rpm
Error Correction .............................................................................................. CIRC
Number of Channels ..................................................................... 2-channel stereo
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GENERAL
Power Source ................................................................. 12V DC Negative Ground
Speaker Output Impedance ......................................................................... 4 Ohms
Maximum Power ................................ 25 Watts ¥ 2CH or 6 Watts ¥ 4CH (12-2154)
25 Watts ¥ 4CH (12-2155)
Power Output (RMS) ......................... 16 Watts ¥ 2CH or 4 Watts ¥ 4CH (12-2154)
16 Watts ¥ 4CH (12-2155)
Chassis Size (HWD) ........................................................ 2.28 ¥ 7.40 ¥ 7.08 Inches
(58 ¥ 188 ¥ 180 mm)
Weight ......................................................................................................... 52.9 oz
(1.5 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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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 warranty 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.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
1ED6P10A11200A
Printed in Malaysia
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