Page 2 - FCC Rules
2 Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz-ard, do not expose this product to rainor moisture. This symbol is intended to alert youto the presence of uninsulated dan-gerous voltage within the product’senclosure that might be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock. Do not open thep...
Page 3 - FEATURES; CD CHANGER
3 FEATURES Your Optimus System 744 Mini StereoComponent System offers all of thefeatures you need for excellent stereosound and entertainment in one at-tractive package. The system includesa 21-disc CD changer, precision AM/FM stereo tuner, and high-speed dualcassette decks, as well as several oth-e...
Page 4 - STEREO TUNER
4 STEREO TUNER Digital Synthesized Tuning — elimi- nates tuning drift by locking the tuneron the selected frequency. Preset Tuning Memories — let you store and easily recall up to 24 of yourfavorite AM and FM radio stations. OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Remote Control — lets you control most of the system...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................................................................ 7 Connecting Speakers ....................................................................................... 7 Connecting the Front Speakers .............................
Page 7 - PREPARATION; Connecting Rear 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. •...
Page 9 - Connecting the FM Antenna
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 ...
Page 10 - CONNECTING POWER
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 ...
Page 11 - Listening Safely
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...
Page 12 - BASIC OPERATION; SYSTEM DISPLAYS; USING THE SYSTEM
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...
Page 13 - USING MUTE; MUTE
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...
Page 15 - USING THE TUNER; MANUAL TUNING
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...
Page 16 - Storing Preset Stations
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...
Page 17 - AM; Recalling a Preset Station; MHz
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 ...
Page 18 - USING THE CD CHANGER; LOADING CDS; DISC
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...
Page 20 - oo; REMOVING CDS
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...
Page 21 - B C
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 ...
Page 23 - Random Play; RANDOM; RANDOM; RANDOM; Repeat Play
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...
Page 24 - Random Repeat Play
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 ...
Page 25 - Disc Scan; PROGRAMMED PLAY; PROGRAM
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...
Page 26 - Caution: Do not press
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...
Page 27 - GROUP FILE PLAY; Assigning CDs to Groups
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 ...
Page 28 - OPEN; Reviewing a Group Program
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 ...
Page 29 - CLOSE; Clearing an Entire Group
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...
Page 30 - CD CARE TIPS
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...
Page 31 - USING THE CASSETTE DECK; TAPE
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...
Page 33 - RECORDING; Caution: Do not force down
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...
Page 35 - TAPE TIPS; Recommended Tapes
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...
Page 36 - Erasing a Cassette Tape
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...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
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...
Page 39 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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...
Page 41 - SPECIFICATIONS; AMPLIFIER
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) ........................
Page 42 - GENERAL
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...
Page 43 - NOTES
43 NOTES 13-1291.fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 6:29 PM
