Optimus 14-1098 Cassette Player Owner`s manual

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Cat. No. 13-1291

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

System 744

Mini Stereo Component System


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Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Warning: This CD changer 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.

THE FCC WANTS YOU

TO KNOW

!

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

Note: Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted.

Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and/or imprisonment. Note, however, that in the United States, it is not a violation of U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial (personal) use.

This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of

FCC Rules

. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.

You must use shielded interface cables with this stereo system.

© 1996 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.


FEATURES

Your Optimus System 744 Mini Stereo

Component System offers all of the features you need for excellent stereo sound and entertainment in one attractive package. The system includes a 21-disc CD changer, precision AM/

FM stereo tuner, and high-speed dual cassette decks, as well as several other special features. The supplied remote control lets you control the system from across the room. The supplied twin speakers let you immediately begin using your system.

The system’s auxiliary input jacks let you connect an auxiliary audio source to the system, such as a TV, VCR, or camcorder, so you can use the system to listen to the audio source.

CD CHANGER

21-Disc CD Changer

—

lets you load up to 21 5-inch CDs.

Audible Search

—

helps you locate a particular section of a CD by rapidly playing it in either direction.

Programmable Play

—

lets you program and play up to 50 tracks from all loaded CDs in any order.

Random Play

—

lets you set the system to randomly play at least 100 tracks from all loaded CDs.

Repeat Play

—

lets you automatically repeat a single track on a CD, all tracks on a single CD, all tracks on all loaded CDs, or a programmed sequence.

Music and Disc Scan

—

scans and plays the first 10 seconds of each track (music scan) or the first track

(disc scan) on each loaded CD, so you can find a specific track.

Group Playback

—

lets you assign each loaded CD to any of three music groups, and play only those CDs assigned to the selected group.

CD Case Holder

—

holds up to 21 CD jewel cases, to safely store them and help you remember where you loaded

CDs in the system.

DUAL CASSETTE DECK

Multiple Source Recording

—

lets you record onto a cassette tape from the CD changer, radio, or another cassette tape.

High-Speed Dubbing

—

lets you copy at a high speed from one cassette deck to the other.

Consecutive Play

—

plays one side each of two tapes, one after the other.

Automatic Level Control (ALC)

— automatically adjusts the recording level.

Soft Cassette Tape Eject —

slowly opens the cassette compartment door when you press the eject button, so the tape does not pop out.

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STEREO TUNER

Digital Synthesized Tuning

—

eliminates tuning drift by locking the tuner on the selected frequency.

Preset Tuning Memories

—

let you store and easily recall up to 24 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations.

Notes:

• The remote control requires two

AAA batteries (not supplied) for power.

• You must remove all CDs from the

CD changer before you move the system.

OTHER SPECIAL

FEATURES

Remote Control

—

lets you control most of the system’s functions from a distance.

Two Backlit Displays

—

clearly display your system’s indicators for easy viewing in almost any lighting condition.

Four Preset Graphic Equalizer Set-

tings

—

provide you with common sound settings for enhancing pop, jazz, or classical music at the press of a button. Or, you can select a flat setting for natural, unaltered music reproduction.

Rear Speaker Jacks

—

let you connect optional rear stereo speakers, to provide a simulated surround sound effect.

Auxiliary Input Jacks

—

let you connect an additional audio source, such as a TV, VCR, or turntable, to your system.

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We recommend you record the serial number of your system here. The number is on the back of the system.

Serial Number: _________________

CDs that can be played on this changer have this mark on them:

Important: Before you operate the

CD changer, you must remove the CD protection lock on the bottom of the system. See “Removing the CD Protection Lock” on Page 9.


CONTENTS

Preparation............................................................................................................ 7

Connecting Speakers....................................................................................... 7

Connecting the Front Speakers ................................................................ 7

Connecting Rear Speakers ...................................................................... 7

Choosing a Location for Your Speakers........................................................... 8

Connecting the Antennas................................................................................. 8

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna ............................................................ 8

Connecting the FM Antenna ..................................................................... 9

Removing the CD Protection Lock ................................................................... 9

Connecting an Additional Audio Source ........................................................ 10

Connecting Power.......................................................................................... 10

Resetting the CD Changer ............................................................................. 10

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...................................................... 10

Connecting Headphones ............................................................................... 11

Listening Safely ...................................................................................... 11

Basic Operation .................................................................................................. 12

System Displays ............................................................................................ 12

Using the Remote Control.............................................................................. 12

Using the System ........................................................................................... 12

Using Mute ..................................................................................................... 13

Using the Preset Graphic Equalizer ............................................................... 14

Using the Tuner .................................................................................................. 15

Manual Tuning ............................................................................................... 15

Automatic Tuning ........................................................................................... 16

Preset Tuning ................................................................................................. 16

Storing Preset Stations ........................................................................... 16

Recalling a Preset Station ...................................................................... 17

Using the CD Changer ....................................................................................... 18

Loading CDs .................................................................................................. 18

Removing CDs ............................................................................................... 20

Selecting and Playing a CD ........................................................................... 20

Displaying Information About CDs .......................................................... 22

Skip Play ................................................................................................. 22

Audible Search ........................................................................................ 22

Random Play .......................................................................................... 23

Repeat Play ............................................................................................ 23

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

Music Scan ............................................................................................. 24

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Disc Scan ................................................................................................ 25

Programmed Play ........................................................................................... 25

Programming and Playing a Sequence .................................................. 25

Reviewing the Programmed Sequence .................................................. 27

Clearing the Programmed Sequence ...................................................... 27

Group File Play............................................................................................... 27

Assigning CDs to Groups ........................................................................ 27

Reviewing a Group Program ................................................................... 28

Playing a Group ...................................................................................... 29

Clearing a CD from a Group ................................................................... 29

Clearing an Entire Group ........................................................................ 29

CD Care Tips .................................................................................................. 30

Using the Cassette Deck .................................................................................... 31

Loading and Playing a Cassette Tape ............................................................ 31

Using Consecutive Play.................................................................................. 32

Recording ....................................................................................................... 33

Dubbing (Copying) Cassette Tapes ........................................................ 33

Copying CDs to a Cassette Tape ............................................................ 34

Recording from the Tuner or Another Sound Source .............................. 35

Tape Tips ........................................................................................................ 35

Recommended Tapes ............................................................................. 35

Storing Your Tapes .................................................................................. 35

Erasing a Cassette Tape .......................................................................... 36

Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................ 36

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................................ 36

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 37

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 39

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................................................................. 40

Specifications...................................................................................................... 41

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PREPARATION

Cautions:

• Do not connect the system to AC power until you complete the speaker and antenna connections.

• Be sure to follow all the instructions in the enclosed “Safety

Instructions” sheet.

Note: If you want to connect front speakers other than the supplied ones, use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms.

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CONNECTING

SPEAKERS

Cautions:

• Never operate the system without first connecting speakers.

• To avoid damaging your system and speakers, never let the speaker wire’s bare ends touch each other.

Note: You can operate the system without connecting optional rear speakers.

Connecting the Front

Speakers

For the maximum bass response and best overall performance, connect the supplied front speakers to the

FRONT

SPEAKERS

terminals on the back of the system so their polarities match

(black to negative, and red to positive).

1. Flip open the pair of terminal tabs marked

FRONT SPEAKERS

R

(+ and –) on the back of the system, then insert the right front speaker’s red wire into the red (+) terminal and its black wire into the black (–) terminal. Then push the tabs in the opposite direction to lock them.

2. Repeat Step 1 to connect the left front speaker’s wires to the terminals marked

FRONT SPEAKERS L

(+ and –).

Connecting Rear Speakers

For wider stereo response and a simulated surround effect, you can connect optional rear stereo speakers to the

REAR SPEAKERS

terminals on the back of the system. Be sure to connect them according to the proper polarity (black to negative, and red to positive).

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Note: Use only 8-watt speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms. A selection of speakers is available at your local

RadioShack store.

CHOOSING A LOCATION

FOR YOUR SPEAKERS

(show both front and stereo wide speakers installed)

For the best sound quality, place the front speakers on each side of the system, at equal distances from the system.

To increase the bass, place the front speakers on the floor in the corners of your room or against the wall. Avoid placing the speakers on thick carpet.

To decrease the bass, move the front speakers slightly away from the corners, pull them out from the wall, or raise them 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm) off the floor.

If you connected rear speakers to the system, place them behind or to the sides of your listening area.

CONNECTING THE

ANTENNAS

You can use the supplied indoor AM loop antenna and FM antenna for adequate reception in most areas.

For the best reception, you can connect an outdoor antenna. Your local

RadioShack store sells a complete line of outdoor AM and FM antennas and accessories.

Warning: Use extreme caution when you install or remove an outdoor AM or

FM antenna. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches the power line, contact with the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. DO

NOT attempt to do so yourself.

Connecting the AM Loop

Antenna

1. Assemble the supplied AM loop antenna.

(show loop part of antenna being inserted into base)

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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 loop antenna’s bare wires into the terminals. Then push the tabs in the opposite direction to lock them.

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Notes:

• To avoid noise or interference, do not place the loop antenna near a power source or speaker cord.

• For the best reception, install the loop antenna away from any wall.

Connecting the FM Antenna

To connect the supplied FM antenna, flip open the pair of terminal tabs marked

FM 300W

on the back of the system, and insert the antenna’s bare wires into the terminals. Then push the tabs in the opposite direction to lock them.

Extend and position the antenna’s wire for the best reception.

REMOVING THE CD

PROTECTION LOCK

The system has a CD protection lock under the system’s base. Installed at the factory, the CD protection lock secures the system’s CD changer to protect it from damage during shipping.

To use the CD changer, you must remove the CD protection lock.

(one combined illus for all following steps)

Caution: Be sure the power cord is unplugged from the AC outlet before you begin.

To remove the CD protection lock, turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops, then pull it out to remove it.Note: Save the CD protection lock so you can use it to secure the system if you move it.

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CONNECTING AN

ADDITIONAL AUDIO

SOURCE

If you have a VCR or other equipment, such as a camcorder or a TV that has line-level audio outputs, you can play the sound through your system. Use a cable with two phono jacks to connect the source’s left and right audio output jacks to the

VCR/AUX L

and

R

jacks on the back of the system.

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CONNECTING POWER

To connect power, after all other connections are made, plug your system’s power cord into a standard AC outlet.

The STANDBY indicator (above the

BAND

button at the top of the system) lights.

Caution: Your system’s power cord has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). If you have difficulty inserting the plug into the outlet, do not force it. Turn the plug over and try again.

RESETTING THE CD

CHANGER

If the CD changer does not work properly, you might need to reset it by unplugging the system’s power cord from the AC outlet. Wait at least 10 seconds, then plug the power cord back in.

Note: If you unplug the system, it saves all tuner memory settings for about a week.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

IN THE REMOTE

CONTROL

The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555.

Caution: Always use fresh batteries of the required size and type.

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1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

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2. Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

Caution: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them.

Notes:

• If you will not be using the remote control for a month or more, remove the batteries.

• If the remote control does not work or has poor range, replace both batteries.

CONNECTING

HEADPHONES

To listen without disturbing others, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones with a

1

/

4

-inch plug (not supplied) to the system. Your local

RadioShack store has a wide selection of headphones.

To connect headphones, insert the headphones’

1

/

4

-inch plug into the

PHONES

jack on the front of the system.

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Note: Connecting headphones automatically disconnects the system’s speakers.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.

After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended highvolume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

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BASIC OPERATION

SYSTEM DISPLAYS

The system (upper) display shows information about many of the system’s functions. The CD (lower) display shows information about the system’s

CD functions.

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USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL

To use the remote control, point it directly at the infrared sensor (marked

REMOTE SENSOR) on the right side of the system display, then firmly press the desired button.

does not have

MUTE

,

PROG.

,

REPEAT

, and

CLEAR

—

only the remote control has these buttons.

Caution: Exposing the remote control or the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong lights, such as a spotlight, will reduce its operating distance and can make it inoperative.

USING THE SYSTEM

Important: To prevent hearing damage, set the volume to its lowest level before playing the radio, a CD, a cassette tape, or an additional audio source.

1. To turn on the system, press

POWER

. The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the system’s last selected settings appear.

(illus - call out STANDBY indicator)

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2. Press one of the

INPUT SELEC-

TOR

buttons (

TUNER

,

TAPE

,

CD

, or

VCR/AUX

) to choose what you want to listen to.

Many of the system’s buttons also have a corresponding button on the remote control, and you can press either the system or remote control button to control the function. The system

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Notes:

• When you turn on the system, it automatically selects the same function that was selected when you turned it off.

• If you choose another function

(for example,

TAPE

) while playing a CD, the system automatically stops playing the CD and selects that function.

3. Start the selected audio source, if necessary.

4. If you connected rear stereo speakers to the

REAR SPEAKERS

jacks on the back of the system, press

SURROUND

on the front of the system until it clicks in to turn on the rear speakers. Press in

SURROUND

until it clicks out to resume normal sound.

5. Repeatedly press

VOLUME CON-

TROL UP

or

DOWN

on the system (or

VOLUME

or

DOWN

on the remote control) to adjust the sound to a comfortable listening level.

6. To turn off the system, press

POWER

. The STANDBY indicator turns on and the system turns off.

Note: If you do not plan to use the system for a long time, disconnect it from the AC outlet. The system draws a small amount of power even when it is not turned on.

USING MUTE

To turn off the sound temporarily, press

MUTE

on the remote control.

MUTE

appears on the system display, and all information on the system display flashes.

To resume listening, press

MUTE

MUTE

disappears from the system display.

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USING THE PRESET

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

The system has preset graphic equalizer settings to let you vary the balance of sound produced over these three frequencies:

• 100 Hz

• 1 kHz

• 10 kHz

These settings are designed to give you the best sound for jazz, pop, and classical music. The

FLAT

setting provides an unaltered tone for all types of music.

Each time you turn it on, the system automatically uses the last selected graphic equalizer setting. To change the setting, press one of the

GRAPHIC

EQUALIZER

buttons (

CLASSIC

,

JAZZ

,

POPS

, or

FLAT

) on the system. The indicator for that setting lights.

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USING THE TUNER

1. If necessary, press

POWER

.

2. Press

TUNER

. The currently selected band (

AM

,

FM1

, or

FM2

), frequency number, and

MHz

or

kHz

appears on the system display.

(illus) the reception should improve. To return to stereo, press

FM MODE

.

AUTO

appears on the display.

MANUAL TUNING

Follow these steps to tune to both strong and weak stations.

1. Repeatedly press

BAND

to select the desired band (

AM

appears for

AM,

FM1

or

FM2

appears for FM).

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3. Tune to AM or FM radio stations using manual, automatic, or preset tuning.

Notes:

• You can use the remote control to tune preset stations. However, you cannot use the remote control to directly enter a radio station’s frequency number.

• When you turn on the system, it tunes to the station that was playing when you last turned off the system.

• If

AUTO

appears on the system display and you receive an FM broadcast in stereo,

STEREO

also appears.

• If FM stereo reception is noisy and

AUTO

appears on the system display, press

FM MODE

on the system.

AUTO

disappears. The sound is no longer in stereo, but

2. If

AUTO TUNING

appears on the system display, press

AUTO/

MANU

on the system.

AUTO

TUNING

disappears.

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3. Repeatedly press

TUNING DOWN

or

UP

on the system to tune down or up the selected band. To quickly tune down or up the band, press and hold down the button.

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AUTOMATIC TUNING

Follow these steps to tune to the next higher or lower station with a strong signal.

Note: The tuner stops only on strong stations using automatic tuning. To tune both strong and weak stations, use manual tuning.

1. Repeatedly press

BAND

to select the desired band (

AM

,

FM1

, or

FM2

).

AUTO/MANU

on the system.

AUTO TUNING


The system automatically tunes to the next strong station.

PRESET TUNING

You can store and easily recall up to

24 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations (8 AM and 16 FM) in the system’s memory.

Storing Preset Stations

1. Tune to the band and station you want to store.

2. Press

MEMO

on the system.

MEMORY


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3. Press

TUNING DOWN

or

ING UP

on the system to tune down or up the selected band.

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3. Within 5 seconds, press the number button (1–8) for the memory location where you want to store the station.

MEMORY

disappears, and

PRESET

and the selected memory location number appear on the display. The system stores the station in that memory location.

Note: If

MEMORY

disappears before you press the desired memory number, press

MEMO

on the system again, then repeat this step.


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 new one in its place.

• When power is disconnected or interrupted for more than a week, the system loses all of its memory settings.

Recalling a Preset Station

1. Repeatedly press

BAND

on the system to select the desired band.

2. Press the number button (1–8) for the desired memory location.

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The band, the frequency number and

MHz

or

kHz

,

PRESET

,

and the memory location number appear on the display.

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USING THE CD CHANGER

The system lets you load up to 21

CDs at once and gives you many options to control the way it plays them.

Cautions:

• To help prevent dust from entering the system, always keep the CD changer’s door closed except when loading or unloading CDs.

• Make sure to remove the caution tag from the CD changer’s door and the CD protection lock from the system before you try to load and play CDs. See “Removing the

CD Protection Lock” on Page 8.

• Do not load anything other than 5inch CDs into the CD changer. Do not load single 3-inch CDs or 3inch CDs with any type of adapter device. This could damage the CD changer.

2. Press

DOOR OPEN

. The CD changer’s door opens.

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3. Before you load a CD, assign a disc number (1–21) to it by repeatedly pressing

DISC SELECTOR

or on the system until the desired disc number appears

DISC

) on the CD display.

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LOADING CDS

Note: If you want to assign CDs to groups, see “Selecting and Playing a

CD” on Page 20 and “Group File Play” on Page 27 for more information.

1. Press

POWER

to turn the system on, then press

CD

to select the CD function.

4. Remove the CD you want to load from its jewel case. Then place the case into the appropriate numbered slot in the supplied CD box holder. This helps you quickly find which CD you assigned to which disc number.

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5. Press

EJECT/LOAD

on the front of the system behind the CD changer’s door.

OPEN

appears on the CD display, and the selected disc tray slides out.

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6. To load a CD, gently place it onto the disc tray, label side up.

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Warnings:

• To avoid personal injury, do not allow young children to operate the system unattended.

• To avoid personal injury and damage to the CD changer and

CD when loading a CD, insert your fingers and the CD inside the CD changer only as far as necessary to load and unload it.

Cautions:

• Do not stop a disc tray by hand while it is moving. This will damage the CD changer.

• Never try to load or unload a

CD while a disc tray is moving.

This could damage the CD changer and the CD.

• Do not load more than one CD into the same disc tray. This could damage the CD changer and the CD.

• When you load a CD into a disc tray, be sure it fits completely inside the tray before you press

EJECT/LOAD

. Otherwise, the

CD could jam, resulting in damage to the CD changer and the

CD.

• Do not force a CD into a disc tray. This could damage the CD changer and the CD.

• Do not apply excessive force to the CD changer’s door when it is open. This could damage the

CD changer.

7. Press

EJECT/LOAD

.

CLOSE

appears on the CD display, and the disc tray slides inside the CD changer.

8. Repeat Steps 3–7 to load more

CDs (up to 21).

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9. Press

DISC CHECK

on the front of the system. The system selects each CD tray in the CD changer and checks it for a CD. If there is a CD in the tray,

oo

appears on the CD display next to the disc number. If there is no CD in the tray,

--

appears on the CD display next to the disc number instead.

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4. Gently remove the CD from the disc tray, then press

EJECT/LOAD

.

The disc tray slides back inside the CD changer.

5. Gently push the CD changer’s door up to close it.

SELECTING AND

PLAYING A CD


POWER

to turn on the system.

2. To select the CD you want to play, repeatedly press

DISC SELECTOR

or until the disc number appears on the CD display.

Note: During disc check, the system checks only for the presence of a CD in each tray in the CD changer (not if the CD is defective or loaded incorrectly).

10. Gently push the CD changer’s door up until it clicks to close it.

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REMOVING CDS

1. Press

DOOR OPEN


2. With play stopped, repeatedly press or until the disc number for the CD you want to remove appears

DISC

) on the CD display.

3. Press

EJECT/LOAD

on the inside of the CD door. The selected disc tray slides out.

3. Select the CD play mode.

NORMAL PLAY MODE

—

In this mode, the CD changer plays all tracks of all loaded CDs. The system selects this mode automatically unless you change it. To select this mode from another mode, repeatedly press

PLAY

MODE

on the system or

P. MODE

on the remote control until

ALL

DISC

appears on the CD display.

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SINGLE DISC PLAY MODE

—

In this mode, the CD changer plays all tracks of a single loaded CD, and

1 DISC

appears on the CD display. Playback begins with the first track of the selected CD and continues to the end of the last track on the CD. Select the single play mode by repeatedly pressing

PLAY MODE

on the system or

P. MODE


1 DISC

appears on the CD display.

GROUP FILE PLAY MODE

—

In this mode, the CD changer plays all tracks of all CDs in a group file you select (see “Group File Play” on Page 27). Select group file play mode by repeatedly pressing

PLAY MODE

on the system or

P.

MODE


A B C

and

ALL DISC

appear on the display.

4. Press

PLAY/PAUSE

on the system or on the remote control. After a few seconds, appears on the

CD display, and the selected CD begins to play from Track 1.

While a CD plays, the system displays the following:

•

DISC

and the current disc number

•

• The current track number

• Elapsed time for the current track (in minutes and seconds)

• One of the following:

—

A B C

ALL DISC

if the CD changer is set to play all

CDs you entered in a group file.

—

1 DISC

(if the CD changer is set to play the current CD)

—

ALL DISC

(if the CD changer is set to play all loaded CDs)

Notes:

• If you select a disc number that does not have a CD assigned to it then press

PLAY/PAUSE

or

,

nodISC

appears on the

CD display for a few seconds.

Then the CD changer automatically plays the next higher loaded CD (if any).

• A sudden shock or jolt while a

CD is playing might suddenly change the CD’s rotation speed or make the CD changer skip the current track. This might momentarily mute or distort the sound. This is not a malfunction.

• To temporarily stop play, press

PLAY/PAUSE

on the front of the system or on the remote and appears on the CD display. To resume play, press

PLAY/PAUSE

or again.

5. To stop play, press

STOP

on the system or on the remote control.

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Displaying Information About

CDs

The elapsed time of the current track

(in minutes and seconds) automatically appears on the CD display as a CD plays. To display additional information about the current CD, repeatedly press

TIME MODE

on the system or

TIME

on the remote control. As you press

TIME MODE

or

TIME

, information appears in the following order:

• Elapsed time of the entire CD (in minutes and seconds)

• Remaining time for the current track (in minutes and seconds)

• Remaining time for the entire CD

(in minutes and seconds)

Note: The elapsed time since the first track started and the elapsed time since the CD started might not be the same. This is normal.

Skip Play

To skip backward or forward to a track (while a CD is playing or paused), repeatedly press

SKIP/

SEARCH

or on the system or or on the remote control until the desired track number appears. The CD changer skips to the selected track, then plays it.

To skip to a track on another CD

(while a CD is playing or paused), repeatedly press

DISC SELECTOR

or

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to select the CD’s number, then repeatedly press

SKIP/SEARCH

tem or

or

or

on the sys-

on the remote control until the desired track number appears. The CD changer skips to the selected track on the selected CD, then plays it.

Note: If you use skip play while a CD is paused, the CD remains paused when the CD changer skips to the selected track.

Audible Search

To search for a particular section of a track (while a CD is playing or paused), press and hold down

SKIP/

SEARCH

or on the system. The CD changer rapidly plays the CD either backward or forward (like reviewing or cueing a cassette tape) and automatically reduces the CD’s volume if the CD was playing. When you hear the desired section, release

SKIP/SEARCH

or on the system to resume normal play.

Notes:

• You cannot use or on the remote control to do audible search.

• If you use audible search while a CD is paused, it remains paused when you release

SKIP/

SEARCH

or

on the system.


• If you reach the beginning of the current CD while pressing and holding down

SKIP/SEARCH

on the system, the CD changer plays from Track 1 of the current CD after you release the button.

Random Play

During random play, the CD changer randomly selects and plays all tracks.

Notes:

• The CD changer can randomly select and play at least 100 tracks during random play.

• You can select random play in any

CD play mode.

Follow these steps to play random tracks.

1. Select the CD play mode you want to use.

2. Press

RANDOM PLAY

on the system or

RANDOM


RANDOM

appears on the

CD display, and the CD changer automatically plays tracks from the selected CD(s) in random order.

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3. To skip to another track during random play, press

SKIP/SEARCH

system or

or

or remote control once.

on the

on the

4. To cancel random play, press

RANDOM PLAY

or

RANDOM

again.

RANDOM

disappears from the CD display, and the CD changer continues to play CDs in the normal play mode.

To cancel random play and stop playing CDs, press

STOP

on the system or on the remote control.

RANDOM

disappears from the CD display, and the CD changer stops.

Repeat Play

You can repeat a selected track, all tracks of a selected CD, a programmed sequence (see “Programmed Play” on Page 25), all tracks on all loaded CDs, or all tracks in a group file (see “Group File Play” on

Page 27).

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To select a repeat option, repeatedly press

REPEAT


Depending on the mode the system is set to, the system displays the following options each time you press

RE-

PEAT

:

Normal play mode:

•

REPEAT 1

(track)

•

REPEAT ALL DISC

•

ALL DISC

—

Cancel repeat option and resume normal play mode.

Single disc play mode:

•

REPEAT 1

(track)

• REPEAT 1 DISC

•

1 DISC

—

Cancel repeat option and resume single disc play mode.

Group file play mode:

•

REPEAT 1

(track)

• REPEAT ALL DISC

•

ALL DISC

—

Cancel repeat option and resume group file play mode.

Program mode:

•

REPEAT 1

(track)

• REPEAT ALL PROGRAM

•

PROGRAM

—

Cancel repeat and resume program mode play.

To repeat a single track in a programmed sequence, when

PRO-

GRAM

appears on the CD display, repeatedly press

REPEAT


REPEAT 1

also appears on the CD display.

To repeat the entire programmed sequence, when

PROGRAM

appears on the CD display, repeatedly press

RE-

PEAT

until

REPEAT ALL

also appears on the CD display.

To cancel repeat play at any time, repeatedly press

REPEAT


REPEAT

disappears from the CD display.

Random Repeat Play

You can set the system to randomly repeat play of up to 200 tracks or more by doing either of the following:

• During random play, press

• Select a repeat play option (see

“Repeat Play” on Page 23), then press

RANDOM PLAY

on the system or

RANDOM


Music Scan

Press

MUSIC SCAN

on the system or

M. SCAN

on the remote control to play the first 10 seconds of each track. The track number flashes.

or

M. SCAN

again to stop music scan.

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(Illus - show MUSIC SCAN key)

Notes:

• The play mode must be set to ALL

DISC or 1 DISC to use music scan. See “Selecting and Playing a CD” on Page 20.

• If you press

MUSIC SCAN

or scan starts with the next track on the CD.

Disc Scan

Press

DISC SCAN

on the system to play the first 10 seconds of the first track on each loaded CD. The disc number flashes. Press

DISC SCAN

again to stop disc scan.

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PROGRAMMED PLAY

You can program up to 50 selections from all loaded CDs to play in any order you choose.

Note: You can store a selection more than once in a programmed sequence.

Programming and Playing a

Sequence

1. With play stopped, press

PROG.


DISC 0

and

PROGRAM

and appear on the CD display.

0P-01

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Notes:

• The play mode must be set to ALL

DISC or 1 DISC to use disc scan.

See “Selecting and Playing a CD” on Page 20.

• If you press

DISC SCAN

during normal play, disc scan starts from the first track on the next CD.

2. Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the disc number for the CD that has the tracks you want to program. Then, within 4 seconds, press

DISC


Note: If the disc number you entered disappears before you

DISC

, repeat this step.

3. Within 4 seconds, enter the first track number you want to program. Then, within 4 seconds,


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The CD display shows the disc number you entered in Step 2 and the track number (next to

P

) you entered in this step. The CD changer programs your selection.

Note: If the track number you entered disappears before you

TRACK

, repeat Steps 2–3.

4. Repeat Steps 2–3 to program more selections.

Note: You must re-enter the disc number in Step 2 even if you program more than one track from the same disc.

5. To play the programmed sequence, press

PLAY/PAUSE

on the front of the system or on the remote control. After a few seconds, appears on the CD display, and the first programmed track on the first programmed CD begins to play.

To play the previous track or the next track in the programmed sequence, press

SKIP/SEARCH

or on the system or remote control.

or on the

You can use audible search during programmed play by pressing and holding down

SKIP/

SEARCH

or

on the system. You cannot use or on the remote control to do audible search.

Note: When the CD changer reaches the beginning of a track during audible search, it pauses there.

6. After the CD changer plays the last track in the programmed sequence, it stops automatically.

You can also press

STOP

on the system or on the remote control to stop the programmed sequence.

Caution: Do not press

STOP

on the system or on the remote control more than once.

Doing that clears the programmed sequence.

Notes:

• If you programmed a non-existent track (for example, Track 10 when that CD has only nine tracks), the

CD changer skips the track and plays the next programmed track.

• The programmed sequence stays in memory after playback is over.

See “Clearing the Programmed

Sequence” on Page 27 for how to clear the programmed sequence.

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Reviewing the Programmed

Sequence

To review the programmed sequence, press

DISC CHECK

on the front of the system next to the CD display.

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The display shows the following programming information for each selection in the sequence.

•

DISC

and the selected CD’s disc number

• The track number (under

PRO-

GRAM

)

•

P-

and the selection number. This number shows the order in which the selection plays within the sequence.

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Clearing the Programmed

Sequence

The CD changer saves a programmed sequence as long as power is supplied to the CD changer.

To clear all of a programmed sequence, either:

• Press

STOP

on the system or

on the remote control twice.

• Turn off the system or unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

To clear part of a programmed sequence, repeatedly press

CLEAR

on the remote control. The system clears the displayed track from the programmed sequence each time you press

CLEAR

.

GROUP FILE PLAY

You can assign each loaded CD to one of three preset groups, then select and play only those CDs that contain the type of music you want to hear.

For example, if you have 7 classical

CDs, 5 pop CDs, and 9 jazz CDs, you can group the classical CDs in group A, the pop CDs in group B, and the jazz

CDs in group C. Then you can select and play only the CDs in a specific group.

Assigning CDs to Groups

You can assign CDs to a group while you load them or after.

While Loading CDs:


CD


2. Press

DOOR OPEN


3. Repeatedly press

PLAY MODE

on the system or

P. MODE

on the remote control until appears on the display.

A B C

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4. Repeatedly press

DISC SELEC-

TOR

or on the system to enter the disc number for a CD you 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 selected disc tray slides out.

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6. Load the CD into the disc tray,

7. Press

PERSONAL FILE A

,

B

, or

C

on the system for the group letter you want to assign to the CD.

F-

and the group letter you selected

(

A

,

b

, or

C

) briefly appears on the

CD display, and the disc tray slides inside the CD changer. The

CD is now assigned to the group letter you pressed.

8. Repeat Steps 4–7 to load and group other CDs into the desired groups.

After Loading CDs:


CD


2. Repeatedly press

PLAY MODE

on the system or

P. MODE

on the

28 remote control until appears on the display.

A B C

3. Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the disc number for a CD you want to assign to a group.

4. Within 3 seconds, press

PER-

SONAL FILE A

,

B

, or

C

on the system for the group letter you want to assign to the CD.

F-

and the group letter you selected (

A

,

b

, or

C

) briefly appears on the CD display. The CD is now assigned to the group letter you pressed.

Note: If the disc number you entered changes to the disc number displayed before you pressed a

PERSONAL FILE

button, repeat

Step 3.

5. Repeat Steps 3–4 to assign other

CDs into groups.

Reviewing a Group Program

When you finish entering CDs into groups, you can review the CDs you have grouped. To review a group, press

PERSONAL FILE A

,

B

, or

C

on the system or repeatedly press

A/B/C

on the remote control until the letter for the group you want to review is highlighted. Then press

DISC CHECK

on the front of the system. As the system checks each disc number, it displays

oo

if the CD is a member of that group or

--

if the CD is not a member of the group.


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Playing a Group

1. Repeatedly press

PLAY MODE

on the system or

P. MODE

on the remote control until appears on the display.

A B C

2. Press

PERSONAL FILE A

,

B

, or

C


A/B/C

on the remote control until the group letter for the group you want to play is highlighted.

3. Press

PLAY/PAUSE

on the front of the system or on the remote control. After a few seconds, appears on the CD display, and the first CD in the group you selected begins to play from Track

1. The system plays all loaded

CDs in the group, then stops.

4. To stop play before all CDs play, press

STOP

on the system or


Clearing a CD from a Group

Follow these steps to clear one or more CDs from a group.

1. Press

DOOR OPEN


2. Repeatedly press

DISC SELEC-

TOR

or until the disc number for the CD you want to remove from the group appears on the CD display.

3. Press

EJECT/LOAD

on the inside of the CD door. The selected disc tray slides out.

4. Press

EJECT/LOAD

again.

CLOSE

appears on the CD display, and the disc tray slides inside the CD changer. The CD you selected is removed from the group.

Clearing an Entire Group

The CD changer saves a group as long as power is supplied to the CD changer. To clear a group, press

PERSONAL FILE A

,

B

, or

C


A/B/C

on the remote control until the group letter for the group you want to clear is highlighted, then press

CLEAR


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CD CARE TIPS

Even though a CD is very durable, you should handle it with care.

• Keep the CD inside the CD changer or in its protective case or sleeve when you are not playing it.

• Handle a CD by its edges to avoid fingerprints that can prevent the

CD changer’s laser beam from accurately reading the CD. Your local RadioShack store sells a suitable CD cleaner kit.

• Do not write on either side of the

CD, particularly the non-label side. (Signals are read from the non-label side).

• Keep the CD dry. A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam’s focus.

• Never use chemicals such as record cleaning sprays, anti-static sprays or fluids, benzene or thinner to clean CDs. These chemicals will permanently damage the plastic surface of the CD.

• If a CD skips when you try to play it, the CD might be scratched. Your local RadioShack store sells a Scratch ’n

Fix kit (Cat. No. 42-127) that might stop the skip. Also see

“Troubleshooting” on Page 37.

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USING THE CASSETTE DECK

The system has two cassette decks.

You can play tapes in TAPE 1, and you can use TAPE 2 (RECORD/

PLAY) to play or record tapes.

Note: To control a tape, use the control buttons under the deck where you loaded it.

(illus)

3. Press

STOP/EJECT

. The cassette compartment door opens.

LOADING AND PLAYING

A CASSETTE TAPE

Note: Before playing or recording any cassette tape, take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hub with a pencil. If you do not remove excess slack, the tape could become tangled in the record/playback mechanism.

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4. Insert the cassette tape into the door’s guides with its open edge facing down, the side you want to play facing you, and its full reel to the left.

(illus show tape with pencil thru hub)

Follow these steps to load and play a cassette tape in either deck.


POWER


2. Press

TAPE

to select the tape function.

TAPE


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5. Gently close the cassette compartment door.

6. Press

PLAY

. The tape plays until it reaches the end of the side, then it automatically stops.

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Notes:

• To temporarily stop playback, press

PAUSE

. Press

PAUSE

again to continue playback.

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• To fast-forward or rewind the tape, press

STOP/EJECT

to stop the tape, then press

FAST-F

or

REWIND

. Press

STOP/EJECT

when the tape reaches the desired location.

(illus)

Caution: To avoid damaging the tape, do not go directly from rewind to fast-forward or from fastforward to rewind without first

STOP/EJECT

.

7. Adjust

UP

or

DOWN

on the system or

VOL-

UME UP

or

DOWN

on the remote control to a comfortable listening level, and select the


setting (

CLASSIC

,

JAZZ

,

POPS

, or

FLAT

) on the system.

8. To stop the tape at any time during playback, press

STOP/EJECT

.

Press

STOP/EJECT

again to open the cassette compartment and remove the tape.

USING CONSECUTIVE

PLAY

You can set the tape player to play one side of a tape in TAPE 1, then automatically play one side of a tape in

TAPE 2.


POWER


2. Press

TAPE


TAPE


STOP/EJECT

on both TAPE

1 and TAPE 2. The cassette compartment doors open.

4. Load the tape you want to hear first into TAPE 1, then load the other tape into TAPE 2 with their open edges facing down, the sides you want to hear facing you, and their full reels to the left.

5. Gently close the cassette compartment doors.

6. Press

PLAY

on TAPE 1. The tape in TAPE 1 plays.

7. While the tape in TAPE 1 is playing, press

PAUSE

and then

PLAY

on TAPE 2.

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When the tape in TAPE 1 finishes playing, the tape in TAPE 2 automatically begins playback. The system automatically stops the tape in TAPE 2 when it reaches the end.

RECORDING

You can use the system to record onto a cassette tape from:

• Another cassette tape

• The CD changer

• The tuner

• Another audio source

Caution: Do not force down

RECORD

.

This can damage the recording mechanism.

Notes:

• Be sure the cassette’s erase-protection tab is in place. See “Preventing Accidental Erasure” on

Page 36.

• The recording level is preset.

Adjusting

VOLUME CONTROL

UP

or

DOWN

on the system or

or

DOWN

on the remote control does not adjust the recording level.

• To prepare a blank tape for recording, completely rewind the tape, then press

PLAY

, wait about 8 seconds for the tape to play past the tape leader, then press

STOP/EJECT

.

• Pressing a


button (

CLASSIC

,

JAZZ

,

POPS

, or

FLAT

) on the system while recording might cause a pop to be recorded onto the tape.

Dubbing (Copying) Cassette

Tapes

You can use the cassette deck to copy a tape from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. You can select between normal and highspeed dubbing, and you can monitor the tape as you dub it.

1. Press

TAPE


TAPE


2. Press

STOP/EJECT

on both TAPE

1 and TAPE 2. The cassette compartment doors open.

3. Load the tape you want to copy into TAPE 1.

4. Load a blank tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE 2.

5. Gently close the cassette compartment doors.

6. Set the dubbing speed:

• To record in half the normal recording time, press

HI-SPEED

DUBBING

on the system until it clicks and stays in.

(illus - show button)

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Note: If you set the system to dub at high speed, the sound you hear will be distorted during dubbing.

This is normal.

• To record at normal speed for better quality sound, press

HI-SPEED DUBBING

until it clicks and pops out.

Caution: Do not change the dubbing speed while dubbing. Doing so might damage the tape or cause a distorted recording.

7. Press

PAUSE

and then

RECORD

on TAPE 2.

PAUSE

,

RECORD

, and

PLAY

lock down on TAPE 2.

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8. Press

PLAY

on TAPE 1.

PAUSE

on

TAPE 2 automatically releases and recording starts.

To temporarily stop recording, press

PAUSE

on TAPE 2. To resume recording, press

PAUSE

again.

9. To completely stop recording before it automatically stops,

STOP/EJECT

on TAPE 2.

Copying CDs to a Cassette

Tape

1. Press

CD

.

CD


2. Select the mode you want to use

(see “Selecting and Playing a CD” on Page 20).

3. If you want to record a program of

CD selections, follow the steps in

“Programmed Play” on Page 25 or

“Group File Play” on Page 27 to program the sequence.

4. Press

STOP/EJECT

on TAPE 2.

The cassette compartment door opens.


Then gently close the cassette compartment door.

6. Press

RECORD

on TAPE 2.

SYNCHRO

appears on the CD display,

RECORD

and

PLAY

lock down on TAPE 2, and the tape records from the CD.

(illus)


PAUSE


PAUSE

again.

7. To completely stop recording before it automatically stops,

STOP/EJECT

on TAPE 2.

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Recording from the Tuner or

Another Sound Source

Caution: Do not press any buttons on the remote control while recording.

Doing so might cause a distorted recording.

Follow these steps to record from the tuner or from an external audio source connected to the system, such as a turntable, VCR, or other audio equipment.


2. Press the source selection button

(

TUNER

or

VCR/AUX

) for the desired audio source.

(illus)

3. Press

RECORD

on TAPE 2, then start the selected audio source (if necessary). The tape records until it reaches the end of the tape, then it automatically stops.


PAUSE


PAUSE

again.

4. To completely stop recording before it automatically stops, stop the selected audio source (if necessary), then press

STOP/EJECT

on

TAPE 2. Press

STOP/EJECT

again to open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette tape.

TAPE TIPS

Recommended Tapes

Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. We recommend extended-range or low noise Type I regular length (60-minute or 90-minute) normal-bias cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-play cassette tapes such as C-120s because they are thin and can easily tangle.

Storing Your Tapes

Follow these suggestions for storing your cassette tapes.

• Keep them away from excessive dust and dirt.

• Do not expose them to moisture or high humidity.

• Keep them away from strong magnetic fields that can be generated by other electronic devices

(transformers, motors, and so on).

• Your local RadioShack store offers a complete selection of tape storage options.

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Erasing a Cassette Tape

To record over a cassette tape, select an audio source with no audio playing, then simply record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording. To erase the entire cassette tape, let the tape record to the end.

You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser, available at your local RadioShack store.

Preventing Accidental

Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs

—

one for each side.

When a tab is in place, you can record on that side. To protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over, use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-protection tabs. This prevents

RECORD

from being pressed.

(illus - show ‘Side A Tab’) nally covered by the erase-protection tab.

(illus - show tape being placed over open hole)

Caution: Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape.

Restoring Tape Tension and

Sound Quality

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.

To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat surface.

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.

If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase-protection tab for that side, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole.

Be sure you cover only the hole origi-

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If your system is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the system still does not operate normally, take it to your local

RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem

No power when

POWER

is pressed on system.

No power when

POWER

is pressed on remote.

No sound.

Possible Cause

Power problem.

Batteries in the remote control are weak.

• Volume controls set to minimum.

Sound from one speaker only.

No sound from rear stereo speakers.

Remote does not work.

• Wrong function

• Audio source not

• selected.

started.

MUTE

is pressed.

• Speakers connected incorrectly.

Speakers connected incorrectly.

•

SURROUND

not set to

ON

.

• Speakers connected incorrectly.

Batteries in the remote are weak.

Suggestion

Check the power cord and AC outlet.

Replace the batteries with fresh ones.

• Adjust

VOLUME

CONTROL UP

or

DOWN

on the system, or

VOLUME

UP

or

DOWN


• Select another function.

• Start the desired audio source.

• Press

MUTE


• Check speaker connections.

Check all speaker connections.

• Set

SURROUND

on system to

ON

.

• Check all speaker connections.

Replace the batteries with fresh ones.

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Problem Possible Cause Suggestion

CD changer does not work.

CD changer will not load a CD.

Sound from CD skips.

Poor sound quality during cassette tape playback.

•

CD

not selected.

• CD loaded incorrectly.

CD mechanism is jammed.

CD is dirty or damaged.

Multiple CDs loaded, but one CD plays once then stops.

System set to single play mode.

Incorrect tape type.

• Press

CD

.

• Remove the CD and reload it with the label side up.

Unplug the system from

AC power, wait about 5 seconds, then plug the system back into the AC outlet.

Clean the CD and reload it, or try a new CD.

Set play mode to ALL

DISC. See “Selecting and Playing a CD” on

Page 20.

Use correct bias tape.

See “Recommended

Tapes” on Page 35.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus System 744 Mini Stereo Component System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help your care for the system so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type for the remote control. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.

Handle the system gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause it to work improperly.

Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments.

Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.

CLEANER

Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean it.

Modifying or tampering with the system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the system’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your system is not performing as it should, take it to your local

RadioShack store for assistance.

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CLEANING THE TAPE–

HANDLING PARTS

Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the cassette player’s performance. To prevent noise and poor high-frequency response, clean the cassette player’s tape-handling parts after every 20 hours of use. Your local

RadioShack store sells a complete line of cleaning kits.

Follow these steps to clean the tapehandling parts on your system’s cassette decks.

1. Turn off the system, then unplug the power cord.

Note: Unplugging the system clears any programs in the CD changer’s memory.

2. Press

STOP/EJECT

on both cassette decks. Both cassette compartment doors open.

3. Press

PLAY

on both cassette decks to expose the tape-handling parts.

4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to gently clean the record/play heads, pinch rollers, capstans, tape guides, and erase head.

Tape 1

(illus - split existing illus into 2 parts, and place top illus here)

Tape 2

(illus - split existing illus into 2 parts, and place bottom illus here)

5. When you finish cleaning, press

STOP/EJECT

on both cassette decks, close both cassette compartment doors, plug in the system, then press

POWER.

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SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER

Frequency Response .............................................................. 40 Hz–20 kHz ± 3 dB

RMS Output Power (1% THD into 8 Ohms at 80 Hz–15 kHz).......15 Watts/Channel

Input Sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz, AUX IN)/

Output (15 W Volume Max).................................................... 350 mV/47 kOhm

TUNER (FM)

Frequency Range ............................................................................87.5–108.0 MHz

Usable Sensitivity .............................................................................................20 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio........................................................................................50 dB

TUNER (AM)

Frequency Range .............................................................................. 530 –1720 kHz

Sensitivity .........................................................................................................58 dB


DUAL CASSETTE DECK


Track Format ........................................................................... 4 Tracks, 2 Channels

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Nominal) .......................................................................45 dB

Wow and Flutter ....................................................................... 0.35% Max (WRMS)

Tape Speed ............................................................................................ 4.8 cm/Sec.

Normal Tape ............................................................... 125 Hz–8 kHz ± 6 dB (PLAY)

CD CHANGER

CD Capacity .................................................................................................. 21 CDs



Wow and Flutter ......................................................................Virtually undetectable

CD Used .......................................................................................... 5-inch (120 mm)

Sampling Frequency.................................................................................... 44.1 kHz

Optical Source ...................................... Non-Contact 3-Beam Semiconductor Laser

Number of Channels................................................................................... 2, Stereo

CD Rotation Speed......................................500–200 RPM (Constant Linear Model)

Signal Quantization .......................................................................................... 16-bit

INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

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Controls34 keys

Power Requirements3VDC (Two AAA Batteries)

GENERAL

Power Requirements120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption105 watts

Dimensions (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; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

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NOTES

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RadioShack Limited Warranty

This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from

RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring

your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES

AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION

OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

We Service What We Sell

10/95

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Printed in China

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