Optimus SYSTEM 734 Owner's Manual
Optimus SYSTEM 734 Owner's Manual

Optimus SYSTEM 734 Owner's Manual

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13-1279.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM
Cat. No. 13-1279
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SYSTEM 734
Mini Stereo Component System
with 3-Disc Automatic CD Changer
AM/FM Stereo
3 Preset Equalizer Controls
15-Watts Per Channel Amplifier
Dual Hi-Speed Dubbing Cassette Deck
2-Way Speaker System
Electronic Volume Control
Clock
On/Off Timer
and Remote Control
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  • Page 1 13-1279.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM Cat. No. 13-1279 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SYSTEM 734 Mini Stereo Component System with 3-Disc Automatic CD Changer AM/FM Stereo 3 Preset Equalizer Controls 15-Watts Per Channel Amplifier...
  • Page 2 32 tracks in any cassette tape when it finishes playing order. or recording to protect the tape and tape-handling parts. © 1995 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
  • Page 3 (8 AM and 24 FM). possible eye injury. Remote Control — lets you control Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz- most of the System 734’s functions ard, do not expose this product to rain from a distance. or moisture.
  • Page 4 Read this manual carefully. It will help Note: Most material on compact discs you get the most enjoyment from your and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted. System 734. Unauthorized duplication of copyright- ed material is a violation of the copy- For your records, we urge you to...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    13-1279.fm Page 5 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation ......................7 Connecting the Speakers ................7 Connecting the Antennas ................7 Connecting an Additional Audio Source ............7 Connecting Power ................... 8 Setting the Current Time ................. 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............
  • Page 6 13-1279.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM Cassette Deck Operation .................. 27 Loading a Tape ....................27 Playing a Tape ....................27 Consecutive Play ..................28 Recording a Cassette Tape ................29 Recording from a CD ................29 Copying Cassette Tapes .................
  • Page 7: Preparation

    CONNECTING AN tabs. ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE To connect an additional audio source to your System 734, such as a TV, VCR, CD changer or cassette deck, plug the audio source’s left and right line level audio wires into (left) AUX L (right).
  • Page 8: Connecting Power

    Notes: SETTING THE CURRENT TIME • See “Using an Additional Audio Source” to operate an external audio source with the System 734. 1. Press and hold for about 2 CLOCK seconds. The hour digit(s) flash. • If you connect a turntable to the System 734, the turntable must have a built-in equalizer amplifier.
  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    • If the hour digit stops flashing • The time appears constantly while before you finish setting the the System 734 is turned off. To hour, start again from Step 1. display the time at any time while the system is turned on, simply 3.
  • Page 10: Connecting Headphones

    To protect your hearing, follow these meters), from an angle of up to guidelines when you use headphones. 60° in front of the System 734. If it • Set the volume to the lowest set- does not operate properly within ting before you begin listening.
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    To increase the system’s volume, turn same system function. You can use ei- towards , or press VOLUME VOL- ther control to operate the System 734. on the remote control. To de- UME s crease the volume, turn VOLUME Caution: Exposing the remote control...
  • Page 12: Using Extended Bass (E-Bass)

    CLASSIC on the dis- play. Using Extended Bass (E-Bass) To cancel the selected setting, press To enhance the System 734’s bass the selected button or press EQ PRE- sound, press on the main sys- E-BASS on the remote control until the se- tem.
  • Page 13: Setting The On/Off Timer

    TUNING UP DOWN on the PRESET/TUNING s You can set the System 734 to auto- remote control. matically turn itself on, play the last se- lected radio station, CD, or cassette tape, then turn itself off again. Notes: •...
  • Page 14 13-1279.fm Page 14 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM 6. To increase or decrease the off- 11. Select the desired radio station or time hour setting, within 5 sec- CD you want the System 734 to onds press play when it turns itself on (see TUNING UP...
  • Page 15: Radio Operation

    13-1279.fm Page 15 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM RADIO OPERATION To rapidly scan for a station, press LISTENING TO THE and hold , or TUNING UP DOWN RADIO on the PRESET/TUNING s remote control, until AUTO 1. Repeatedly press until FUNCTION appears on the display (about 2...
  • Page 16: Using Memory Tuning

    Note: The first time you press FM stereo stations, press after connecting power, MEMORY MONO (monaural) the System 734 automatically MONO. appears on the display. The selects memory position 01. Each sound is no longer in stereo, but time you press it after that, it reception should improve.
  • Page 17: Recalling A Stored Station

    • When power is disconnected or interrupted for 24 hours or more, the System 734 loses all of its memory settings. Recalling a Stored Station 1. Press to select the desired BAND band.
  • Page 18: Cd Changer Operation

    13-1279.fm Page 18 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM CD CHANGER OPERATION The System 734 lets you load up to 3. Carefully place a CD in slot num- three CDs at once and gives you many ber 1 with the label facing up.
  • Page 19 CD changer, (the track number) appear, then the CD begins to • The System 734 displays the play and its elapsed play time selected CD’s total playing time appears on the display. and number of tracks at all times before and after play.
  • Page 20: Loading/Unloading Cds During Play

    CDs. Loading/Unloading CDs During Play The System 734’s rotating 3-disc CD • To skip to the beginning of the changer lets you load and unload up to next track during play, press and two CDs while a third CD is playing.
  • Page 21: Audible Search

    Random Play selected CDs total number of tracks and playing time appear. The System 734 lets you set the CD changer to play the tracks on all CDs in random order. 1. With at least one CD in the CD changer and no CD playing, press on the remote control.
  • Page 22: Intro Scanning

    13-1279.fm Page 22 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM INTRO Scanning Repeat Play The INTRO (introduction) scanning The System 734 lets you continuously feature lets you review the first 10 sec- repeat a single track, all tracks on a onds of each track on all loaded CDs.
  • Page 23: Cue

    13-1279.fm Page 23 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM 2. Press and the dISC DISC SKIP desired CD number appear along To select a track before you begin play with PROGRAM or after pressing to pause PLAY/PAUSE the current CD, press SKIP/SEARCH >>...
  • Page 24 13-1279.fm Page 24 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM 4. To store the selected track, press Notes: again. The memory PROGRAM • To briefly stop programmed position number automatically play, press PLAY/PAUSE increases by 1 to indicate it is appears on the display. To ready to store the next track.
  • Page 25: Reviewing A Programmed Sequence

    13-1279.fm Page 25 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM • To resume regular or random play Erasing a Programmed after storing programmed Sequence sequence, you must first erase the programmed sequence (see “Eras- You can do any of the following to ing a Programmed Sequence”).
  • Page 26: Cd And Cd Changer Care Tips

    • Do not store CDs in high-tempera- ture, high-humidity locations. If the System 734 is subjected to a sudden shock or jolt during play, the CD’s rotation speed might suddenly change, and the music might be briefly...
  • Page 27: Cassette Deck Operation

    13-1279.fm Page 27 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM CASSETTE DECK OPERATION The System 734 has a dual cassette LOADING A TAPE deck system which lets you automati- cally play one side of two cassette 1. Press on the desired...
  • Page 28: Consecutive Play

    PAUSE Consecutive Play playback. You can set the System 734 to auto- matically play one side of the cassette tape in TAPE 2, then play one side of the cassette in TAPE 1. 1. Load the first cassette tape you want to play into TAPE 2, and the other into TAPE 1.
  • Page 29: Recording Acassette Tape

    CASSETTE TAPE the CD changer pauses on disc 1, track 1. The System 734 lets you record onto a cassette tape from the CD changer, ra- dio, or another cassette tape. Note: You can also record from an ad- ditional audio source (see “Recording...
  • Page 30: Copying Cassette Tapes

    Copying Cassette Tapes • To briefly stop the CD while recording, press PLAY/PAUSE The System 734 lets you dub (copy) changer. one cassette tape to another, one side appears on the display. To at a time, using its dual cassette decks...
  • Page 31 HIGH SPEED again to resume recording. PAUSE disappears. HI-DUBB 9. The System 734 automatically stops the tape in each deck when that tape reaches the end of the side. To stop the tapes in both decks at any time during recording, press on both decks.
  • Page 32: Recording From The Radio

    Recording from the Radio 5. To listen to the radio during recording, adjust , or VOLUME The System 734 lets you record onto a on the remote control, VOLUME s cassette tape from any AM or FM radio and select the desired E-BASS station.
  • Page 33: Tape Tips

    13-1279.fm Page 33 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM TAPE TIPS If you break off a tab and decide later that you want to record on that side of the tape, carefully cover that side’s tab Erasing a Cassette Tape hole with a piece of adhesive tape.
  • Page 34: Using An Additional Audio Source

    13-1279.fm Page 34 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM USING AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE If you connected an additional audio RECORDING FROM AN source, such as a TV, VCR, turntable, ADDITIONAL AUDIO or an external CD changer or cassette SOURCE deck (see “Connecting an Additional Audio Source”), you can use your Sys- Follow these steps to record onto a...
  • Page 35 1. The button locks and the tape stops. Press again to PAUSE resume recording. 9. The System 734 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end. To stop the tape at any time during recording, press STOP/ on TAPE 1.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    13-1279.fm Page 36 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM 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 local Radio Shack store for assistance.
  • Page 37: Care And Maintenance

    The following suggestions will help you care for the System 734 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the System 734 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq- uids contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Handle the System 734 gently and carefully.
  • Page 38: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    13-1279.fm Page 38 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU deck after every 20 hours of tape play- er operation. TO KNOW 1. Disconnect power. This stereo system complies with the 2. Open the cassette compartment limits for a Class B digital device as door on each deck.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    13-1279.fm Page 39 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM SPECIFICATIONS CD CHANGER Frequency Response .................20 – 20000 Hz Signal-to-Noise Ratio..............85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB) Harmonic Distortion ..............0.05% (1 kHz, 0 dB) Separation ......................70 dB Wow & Flutter ..................Undetectable CD Used Diameter ..........5-inch (120 mm) and 3-inch (80 mm) Signal Format ......D-A Conversion, 6-Bit Linear/Channel Transmission Bit Rate......................
  • Page 40 13-1279.fm Page 40 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM Distortion: Mono ....................0.3%, 1 kHz Stereo ....................0.5%, 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity ............50 dB (±400 kHz) Frequency Response ..........30 to 15 kHz (+0.5 dB, –3 dB) Stereo Separation ................(1 kHz) 33 dB Antenna..................75 ohms (unbalanced) TUNER (AM) Frequency Range ................
  • Page 41: Infrared Remote Control

    13-1279.fm Page 41 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM Cabinet Type ....................2-way Weight ..................6 lbs. 10 0z. (3 kg) INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL Controls ......................27 Keys Power Requirements ............3 V DC (Two AA Batteries) (Cat. No. 23-552) GENERAL Power Requirements ..............120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption (Total) ................75 W Dimensions (Main Unit) (HWD) ..........
  • Page 42 13-1279.fm Page 42 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM NOTES...
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  • Page 44 13-1279.fm Page 44 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:50 PM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur- chase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with- out charge for parts and labor.

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