Optimus 744 - Manuals

5 CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................................................................ 7 Connecting Speakers ....................................................................................... 7 Connecting the Front Speakers .............................

7 PREPARATION Cautions: • Do not connect the system to AC power until you complete thespeaker and antenna connec-tions. • Be sure to follow all the instruc- tions in the enclosed “SafetyInstructions” sheet. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Cautions: • Never operate the system without first connecting speakers. •...

9 2. Uncoil the loop antenna’s braided wire. 3. Flip open the pair of terminal tabs marked AM LOOP on the back of the system, then insert the loopantenna’s bare wires into the ter-minals. Then push the tabs in theopposite direction to lock them. Notes: • To avoid noise or interference, do not place ...

10 CONNECTING AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE If you have a VCR or other equipment,such as a camcorder or a TV that hasline-level audio outputs, you can playthe sound through your system. Use acable with two phono jacks to connectthe source’s left and right audio outputjacks to the VCR/AUX L and R jacks ...

11 2. Insert the batteries into the com- partment as indicated by thepolarity symbols (+ and –) markedinside. 3. Replace the cover. Caution: Always dispose of old bat-teries promptly and properly; do notbury or burn them. Notes: • If you will not be using the remote control for a month or more,remov...

12 BASIC OPERATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS The system (upper) display shows in-formation about many of the system’sfunctions. The CD (lower) displayshows information about the system’sCD functions. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL To use the remote control, point it di-rectly at the infrared sensor (markedREMOTE SE...

13 Notes: • When you turn on the system, it automatically selects the samefunction that was selected whenyou turned it off. • If you choose another function (for example, TAPE ) while play- ing a CD, the system automati-cally stops playing the CD andselects that function. 3. Start the selected audio...

15 USING THE TUNER 1. If necessary, press POWER . 2. Press TUNER . The currently se- lected band ( AM , FM1 , or FM2 ), frequency number, and MHz or kHz appears on the system dis- play. 3. Tune to AM or FM radio stations using manual, automatic, or pre-set tuning. Notes: • You can use the remote con...

16 3. Repeatedly press TUNING DOWN or UP on the system to tune down or up the selected band. Toquickly tune down or up the band,press and hold down the button. AUTOMATIC TUNING Follow these steps to tune to the nexthigher or lower station with a strongsignal. Note: The tuner stops only on strongstat...

17 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 to store up to eight stations each in AM , FM1 , and FM2 . Notes: • You cannot clear a station from memory, but you can store a newone in its place. • When power is disconnected or interrupted for more than a week,the system loses all of its memorysettings. Recalling a Preset ...

18 USING THE CD CHANGER The system lets you load up to 21CDs at once and gives you many op-tions to control the way it plays them. Cautions: • To help prevent dust from entering the system, always keep the CDchanger ’s door closed exceptwhen loading or unloading CDs. • Make sure to remove the cautio...

20 9. Press DISC CHECK on the front of the system. The system selectseach CD tray in the CD changerand checks it for a CD. If there isa CD in the tray, oo appears on the CD display next to the discnumber. If there is no CD in thetray, -- appears on the CD dis- play next to the disc numberinstead. No...

21 SINGLE DISC PLAY MODE — In this mode, the CD changer playsall tracks of a single loaded CD,and 1 DISC appears on the CD display. Playback begins with thefirst track of the selected CD andcontinues to the end of the lasttrack on the CD. Select the singleplay mode by repeatedly press-ing PLAY MODE ...

23 • If you reach the beginning of the current CD while pressing andholding down SKIP/SEARCH on the system, the CD changer plays from Track 1 of thecurrent CD after you release thebutton. Random Play During random play, the CD changerrandomly selects and plays all tracks. Notes: • The CD changer can...

24 To select a repeat option, repeatedlypress REPEAT on the remote control. Depending on the mode the system isset to, the system displays the follow-ing options each time you press RE- PEAT : Normal play mode: • REPEAT 1 (track) • REPEAT ALL DISC • ALL DISC — Cancel repeat option and resume normal ...

25 Notes: • The play mode must be set to ALL DISC or 1 DISC to use musicscan. See “Selecting and Playinga CD” on Page 20. • If you press MUSIC SCAN or M.SCAN during normal play, music scan starts with the next track onthe CD. Disc Scan Press DISC SCAN on the system to play the first 10 seconds of th...

26 The CD display shows the discnumber you entered in Step 2 andthe track number (next to P ) you entered in this step. The CDchanger programs your selection. Note: If the track number youentered disappears before youpress TRACK , repeat Steps 2–3. 4. Repeat Steps 2–3 to program more selections. Not...

27 Reviewing the Programmed Sequence To review the programmed sequence,press DISC CHECK on the front of the system next to the CD display. The display shows the following pro-gramming information for each selec-tion in the sequence. • DISC and the selected CD’s disc number • The track number (under ...

28 4. Repeatedly press DISC SELEC- TOR or on the system to enter the disc number for a CDyou want to assign to a group. 5. Press EJECT/LOAD on the inside of the CD door. OPEN appears on the CD display, and the selecteddisc tray slides out. 6. Load the CD into the disc tray, 7. Press PERSONAL FILE A ...

29 Playing a Group 1. Repeatedly press PLAY MODE on the system or P. MODE on the remote control until appears on the display. 2. Press PERSONAL FILE A , B , or C on the system or repeatedly press A/B/C on the remote control until the group letter for the group youwant to play is highlighted. 3. Pres...

30 CD CARE TIPS Even though a CD is very durable, youshould handle it with care. • Keep the CD inside the CD changer or in its protective case or sleevewhen you are not playing it. • Handle a CD by its edges to avoid fingerprints that can prevent theCD changer ’s laser beam fromaccurately reading th...

31 USING THE CASSETTE DECK The system has two cassette decks.You can play tapes in TAPE 1, andyou can use TAPE 2 (RECORD/PLAY) to play or record tapes. Note: To control a tape, use the con-trol buttons under the deck where youloaded it. LOADING AND PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Note: Before playing or rec...

33 When the tape in TAPE 1 finishesplaying, the tape in TAPE 2 automati-cally begins playback. The system au-tomatically stops the tape in TAPE 2when it reaches the end. RECORDING You can use the system to record ontoa cassette tape from: • Another cassette tape • The CD changer • The tuner • Anothe...

35 Recording from the Tuner or Another Sound Source Caution: Do not press any buttons onthe remote control while recording.Doing so might cause a distorted re-cording. Follow these steps to record from thetuner or from an external audio sourceconnected to the system, such as aturntable, VCR, or othe...

36 Erasing a Cassette Tape To record over a cassette tape, selectan audio source with no audio playing,then simply record as usual. The cas-sette deck records over the previousrecording. To erase the entire cassettetape, let the tape record to the end. You can quickly erase both sides of acassette t...

37 TROUBLESHOOTING If your system is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you elimi-nate the problem. If the system still does not operate normally, take it to your localRadioShack store for assistance. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion No power when POWER is pressed on system. Pow...

39 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus System 744 Mini Stereo Component System is an example of supe-rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help your care for thesystem so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids cancontai...

41 SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER Frequency Response .............................................................. 40 Hz–20 kHz ± 3 dBRMS Output Power (1% THD into 8 Ohms at 80 Hz–15 kHz)....... 15 Watts/ChannelInput Sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz, AUX IN)/ Output (15 W Volume Max) ........................

42 Controls34 keysPower Requirements3VDC (Two AAA Batteries) GENERAL Power Requirements120 V AC, 60 HzPower Consumption105 wattsDimensions (HWD)15 1 / 4 x 11 x 12 1 / 2 Inches (39 x 28 x 32 cm)Weight 22 lbs 6.5 oz (10 kg) Specifications are typical; individualunits might vary. Specifications aresubj...

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