Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
13-1278.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM
Cat. No. 13-1278
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SYSTEM 731
Micro Stereo Component System
with 7-Disc Elevator CD Changer
50-Track Memory and Random Play
AM/FM Stereo Tuner with 24 Presets
Cassette with CD Synchro Dubbing
5
/
-Inch Woofers, Piezo Tweeters
1
4
Extended Bass
3 Preset Equalizer Settings
Clock
Wake Timer
Sleep Timer
and Remote Control
R
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Optimus SYSTEM 731
- Page 1 13-1278.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM Cat. No. 13-1278 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SYSTEM 731 Micro Stereo Component System with 7-Disc Elevator CD Changer 50-Track Memory and Random Play AM/FM Stereo Tuner with 24 Presets...
- Page 2 CDs in random order. Repeat Play — lets you automatical- ly repeat the tracks on all CDs or a series of programmed tracks. © 1995 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
- Page 3 Note: The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for Remote Control — lets you control power. most of the System 731’s functions from a distance. Read this manual carefully. It will help you get the most enjoyment Dual Backlit LCD Displays — clear- from your System 731.
- Page 4 13-1278.fm Page 4 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM CDs that can be played on this changer have this mark on them: Note: Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copy- righted. 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.
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
13-1278.fm Page 5 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation ..................... 7 Connecting the Speakers ................7 Speaker Placement ................7 Connecting the FM Antenna ..............7 Connecting an Additional Audio Source ............ 8 Connecting Power ..................8 Setting the Current Time ................ - Page 6 13-1278.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM Cassette Deck Operation ................24 Loading a Tape ..................24 Playing a Tape ..................25 Recording a Cassette Tape ..............26 Recording from a CD ................ 26 Recording from the Radio ..............27 Tape Tips ....................
-
Page 7: Preparation
13-1278.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM PREPARATION Important: Complete all other con- might want to experiment with sever- nections to the System 731 before al locations to find the best one. you connect it to power. Notes: •... -
Page 8: Connecting An Additional Audio Source
CONNECTING AN display. ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE To connect an additional audio source to your System 731, such as a TV, VCR, CD changer or cassette deck, plug the audio source’s left and right line level audio wires into INPUT (left) and (right). -
Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
13-1278.fm Page 9 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM 2. Within 5 seconds, press INSTALLING TUNING to change the hour setting –/HR BATTERIES IN THE TUNING + /MIN to change the REMOTE CONTROL minute setting. The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. -
Page 10: Connecting Headphones
Over time, your ears headphones with a -inch plug (not adapt to the volume level, so a supplied) to the System 731. Your lo- volume level that does not cal Radio Shack store sells a wide cause discomfort... -
Page 11: Basic Operation
To use the remote control, be sure that the front To turn off the system, press POWER end of it is pointing with a clear path again. STAND-BY/MUTE turns on. toward the front of the System 731, then press the desired button(s). -
Page 12: Setting The Sound
Using Extended Bass Important: To prevent hearing dam- (X-BASS) age, set the volume to its lowest level before playing the radio, a CD, a cas- To enhance the System 731’s bass sette tape, or an additional audio sound, press (Extended X-BASS source. -
Page 13: Changing The Preset Graphic Equalizer Settings
Graphic Equalizer Settings fall on the system’s left display to show the current sound level for each The System 731 has three preset of the five frequencies. In addition, a graphic equalizer settings to let you light bar marked... -
Page 14: Radio Operation
FM groups (see Notes: “Using Memory Tuning”). • The System 731 automatically 2. Press , or delivers stereo sound each TUNING – TUNING... -
Page 15: Using Memory Tuning
FM antenna. • The AM antenna is built-in. To 1. Repeatedly press TUNER improve AM reception, move select , or or re-position the System 731. 2. Press , or TUNING – TUNING 3. Adjust and select the... -
Page 16: Recalling A Stored Station
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 50 hours or more, the System 731 loses all of its memory settings. -
Page 17: Cd Changer Operation
13-1278.fm Page 17 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM CD CHANGER OPERATION The System 731 lets you load up to 3. Press . The OPEN/LOAD seven CDs at once and gives you changer drawer opens. many options to control the way it plays them. - Page 18 VOLUME, desired and graphic X-BASS equalizer settings. 8. The System 731 automatically stops play at the end of the high- est numbered CD loaded in the system. For example, if you To play a different CD, press the have four CDs loaded, play...
-
Page 19: Special Cd Changer Features
Release the button to resume normal through the tracks on all loaded CDs. play. Random Play The System 731 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, •... -
Page 20: Cue
• You can search forward or Repeat Play backward on the current CD or repeat all tracks during ran- The System 731 lets you continuous- dom play. ly repeat all tracks on all loaded CDs 2. To briefly stop random play, or an entire programmed sequence. -
Page 21: Programmed Play
13-1278.fm Page 21 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM PROGRAMMED PLAY 3. To store the selected track, press MEMORY on the remote control. MEMORY flashes for You can program the CD changer to about 4 seconds, then lights play up to 50 tracks in any order you steadily, and (the program P-01... -
Page 22: Reviewing A Programmed Sequence
13-1278.fm Page 22 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM Note: briefly stop pro- • To resume regular or random grammed play, press play after storing a programmed PAUSE on the main system. appears sequence, you must first erase on the display. To resume pro- the programmed sequence (see grammed play, press “Erasing a Programmed Se-... -
Page 23: Cd And Cd Changer Care Tips
CD AND CD CHANGER tions. CARE TIPS If the System 731 is subjected to a Although a CD is very durable, you sudden shock or jolt during play, the should handle it with care. We rec- CD’s rotation speed might suddenly ommend the following precautions. -
Page 24: Cassette Deck Operation
13-1278.fm Page 24 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM CASSETTE DECK OPERATION The System 731’s cassette deck lets • Before recording, be sure the you play your favorite cassette tapes cassette tape’s erase-protection or record from the CD changer or ra- tabs are in place. -
Page 25: Playing A Tape
X-BASS and graphic equalizer settings. 1. Press appears on TAPE TAPE the display. 4. The System 731 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end. To stop the tape at any time during playback, press STOP/EJECT 2. Press PLAY . -
Page 26: Recording Acassette Tape
3. Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into CASSETTE TAPE the cassette deck. The System 731 lets you record onto 4. To record the tracks from all a cassette tape from the CD changer loaded CDs in order, press the or the radio. -
Page 27: Recording From The Radio
Press again to PAUSE Recording from the Radio resume recording. 5. To listen to the radio during The System 731 lets you record onto recording, adjust VOLUME, a cassette tape from any AM or FM select the desired X-BASS radio station. -
Page 28: Tape Tips
— one for each side. To release, and recording stops. protect a recording from being acci- dentally recorded over or erased, To set your System 731 to automati- break off that side’s plastic tab with a cally begin recording from the radio screwdriver. -
Page 29: Using An Additional Audio Source
13-1278.fm Page 29 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM USING AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE If you connected an additional audio RECORDING FROM AN source, such as a TV, VCR, turnta- ADDITIONAL AUDIO ble, or an external CD changer or SOURCE cassette deck, you can use your Sys- tem 731 to listen to or record from To record onto a cassette tape from... -
Page 30: Special Features
4. Select the desired radio station, 2. Within 5 seconds, press CD, or cassette tape you want TUNING to change the hour setting the System 731 to play when it –/HR TUNING + /MIN to change the turns itself on. -
Page 31: Setting The Sleep Timer
You can set the System 731 to auto- turns itself off. matically turn itself off up to 90 min- utes from the time you set it. To turn off the system before the sleep time has elapsed, press 1. -
Page 32: Maintenance
Modifying or tampering with the System 731’s internal components can cause a malfunction, might invalidate its warranty, and void your FCC authorization to use it. If your System 731 is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts
13-1278.fm Page 33 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM CLEANING THE TAPE- THE FCC WANTS YOU HANDLING PARTS TO KNOW Dirt, dust or particles of a cassette This stereo system complies with the tape’s coating can accumulate on the limits for a Class B digital device as cassette deck’s tape heads and oth- specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . -
Page 34: Specifications
13-1278.fm Page 34 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM SPECIFICATIONS Cassette Deck Tape Speed ....................1 Wow and Flutter ................0.15% WRMS Frequency Response (at -3 dB) ..........100 Hz – 8 kHz Recording System ................. AC Bias Erase System ..................Magnet CD Changer Number of Programmable Tracks ............ - Page 35 13-1278.fm Page 35 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 PM General Power Supply ..............120V AC 60 Hz, 90W Tuning Range ..............AM: 520 – 1710 kHz FM: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Speaker Size ..................5 Inches Impedance of (Stereo) Headphones Jack ........... 16 – 32 Power Output ..............
- Page 36 13-1278.fm Page 36 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:24 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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SYSTEM 731 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers