3-1277.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Cat. No. 13-1277 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
13-1277.fm Page 2 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM FEATURES Your Optimus System 730 Mini Stereo Component System offers, in one attractive package, all of the features you need for excellent stereo sound and entertainment. The System 730 includes a 7-disc elevator CD changer, AM/FM stereo tuner, dual hi-speed cassette deck, speakers, and a remote control, as well as three preset graphic equalizer controls and several other special features.
13-1277.fm Page 3 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Remote Control — lets you control most of the System 730’s functions from a distance. Dual Backlit LCD Displays — clearly displays your system’s indicators for easy viewing in almost any lighting condition. Three Preset Graphic Equalizer Settings — provide common sound settings for enhancing rock, pop, or classical music at the press of a button. Digital Clock — gives you a digital time display even when the System 730 is turned off.
13-1277.fm Page 4 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Most CDs that can be played on this changer have this mark on them: 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. 4 Note: Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted.
13-1277.fm Page 5 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation ..................................................................................................... 7 Connecting the Speakers .......................................................................... 7 Speaker Placement ............................................................................. 7 Connecting the FM Antenna ......................................................................
13-1277.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Cassette Deck Operation ............................................................................ Loading a Tape ........................................................................................ Playing a Tape ......................................................................................... Consecutive Play .............................................................................. Recording onto a Cassette Tape .......................
13-1277.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM PREPARATION Important: Complete all other connections to the System 730 before you connect it to power. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS 1. Press open the pair of terminal tabs marked MAIN SPEAKERS/ + R – on the back of the System 730, then insert the right speaker’s red wire into the red (+) terminal and its black wire into the black (–) terminal. Then release the tabs.
13-1277.fm Page 8 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA To connect the supplied FM antenna, loosen the screw caps on the terminals marked FM ANTENNA/300Ω on the back of the System 730, slip the antenna’s spade lugs onto the terminals, then tighten the screw caps. Notes: • See “Using an Additional Audio Source” to operate an external audio source with the System 730. • If you connect a turntable to the System 730, the turntable must have a built-in equalizer amplifier.
13-1277.fm Page 9 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM SETTING THE CURRENT TIME 1. Press POWER to turn on the System 730, then press DISPLAY once. TIME and the lastset time appear on the display. • If TIME disappears before you finish setting the hour and minute, start again from Step 1. • When power is disconnected or interrupted, then restored, the last known time flashes on the display. If this happens, reset the time. INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 2.
13-1277.fm Page 10 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. To connect headphones, plug the headphone’s 1/8-inch plug into the PHONES jack on the front of the System 730. 3. Replace the cover. Note: Connecting headphones automatically disconnects the System 730’s speakers. Notes: • If you will not be using the remote control for a month or more, remove the batteries.
13-1277.fm Page 11 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM BASIC OPERATION USING THE DEMONSTRATION FEATURE To showcase the features of your System 730 and its dual display, press DEMO, or press and hold DISPLAY for about 2 seconds. The system repeatedly runs a preset program on both displays. Press DEMO or DISPLAY to stop the demonstration.
13-1277.fm Page 12 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM SETTING THE SOUND Adjusting the Volume To increase the system’s volume, turn VOLUME toward MAX, or press VOLUME + on the remote control. To decrease the volume, turn VOLUME toward MIN, or press VOLUME – on the remote control. Adjusting the Balance To change the sound balance between the left and right speakers, rotate BALANCE toward L (left) or R (right).
-1277.fm Page 13 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Changing the Preset Graphic Equalizer Settings The sound produced by your System 730 is delivered over five different sound frequencies — 70 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 KHz, 3.5 KHz, and 10 KHz. You can set the balance of these frequencies using your system’s three preset graphic equalizer settings. These settings are designed to give you the best sound for rock, pop, and classical music.
13-1277.fm Page 14 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM RADIO OPERATION LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1. Repeatedly press TUNER to select the desired band. Select AM for AM stations, or FM1 or FM2 for FM stations. As you press TUNER, AM, FM1 or FM2 and the last selected station appear on the display. Note: You can tune to any FM station when either FM1 or FM2 is selected, and you can also store and recall stations in memory in the two FM groups (see “Using Memory Tuning”). 2.
13-1277.fm Page 15 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM • To improve reception for weak FM stereo stations, press MONO STEREO/MODE so (monaural) appears on the display. The sound is no longer in stereo, but reception should improve. To return to stereo sound, press STEREO/ MODE. • For the best FM reception, fully extend the FM antenna. • The AM antenna is built-in. To improve AM reception, move or re-position the System 730. 3.
13-1277.fm Page 16 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM • When power is disconnected or interrupted for 50 hours or more, the System 730 loses all of its memory settings. Recalling a Stored Station 1. Press TUNER desired band. to select the 2. Press the desired station’s memory number (1-8). P, the memory number, STATION, and the frequency number appear on the display.
13-1277.fm Page 17 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM CD CHANGER OPERATION The System 730 lets you load up to seven CDs at once and gives you many options to control the way it plays them. 3. Press OPEN/LOAD. The changer drawer opens. CD Note: You can play a 3-inch CD in your System 730, but you must load it in CD tray position 1 (see “Loading and Playing a CD”). LOADING AND PLAYING A CD 4. Carefully place a CD in the drawer with the label facing up. 1. Press CD.
13-1277.fm Page 18 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM 6. To play the last CD you loaded, press PLAY , or CD on the remote control. t t To play a different CD, press the desired disc number, or press DISC then the disc number on the remote control, to select the CD. Then press PLAY , or press CD on the remote control to begin play. appears, then the selected CD begins to play, and its elapsed play time appears. 7.
13-1277.fm Page 19 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM SPECIAL CD CHANGER FEATURES control. The CD rapidly advances and you hear the music at a high speed and low volume. Automatic Search Music System (ASMS) Release the button to resume normal play. The automatic search music system lets you skip forward or backward through the tracks on all loaded CDs. Random Play • To skip to the beginning of the next track, press and release >> , or CD >> on the remote control.
13-1277.fm Page 20 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM 2. To briefly stop random play, press PAUSE on the main system. appears on the display. To resume play, press PLAY , or CD on the remote control. disappears. 3. The System 730 automatically stops random play after it has played all tracks on all loaded CDs. To stop the CD changer at any time during random play, press STOP , or CD on the remote control. RANDOM, , and the CD’s elapsed play time disappear from the display.
13-1277.fm Page 21 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM PROGRAMMED PLAY You can program the CD changer to play up to 50 tracks in any order you choose, and you can program the same CD and/or track to play more than once. Storing/Playing a Programmed Sequence 1. With at least one CD in the CD changer and no CD playing, select a CD by pressing the corresponding disc number (1-7), or press DISC then the desired number on the remote control. CD, the selected CD number, and TRACK 1 appear on the display. 2.
13-1277.fm Page 22 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM 5. Press PLAY , or CD on the remote control, to play the programmed sequence. , P-01, and the first programmed CD and track number appear. Then the CD’s elapsed play time appears, and the first track begins to play. Note: To briefly stop programmed play, press PAUSE on the main system. appears on the display. To resume programmed play, press PLAY , or CD on the remote control. disappears. 6.
13-1277.fm Page 23 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Erasing a Programmed Sequence CD AND CD CHANGER CARE TIPS To erase an entire programmed sequence, while play is stopped, press and hold STOP , or CD on the remote control, for at least 2 seconds. MEMORY disappears from the display. Although a CD is very durable, you should handle it with care. We recommend the following precautions. • Keep the CD in its protective case or sleeve when you are not playing it. • Keep the CD clean.
13-1277.fm Page 24 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM If the System 730 is subjected to a sudden shock or jolt during play, the CD’s rotation speed might suddenly change, and the music might be briefly interrupted. This is not a malfunction. Cautions: • To avoid damaging the CD changer, do not place anything but a CD in the CD drawer. • Remove any loaded CDs from the CD changer before moving the System 730 to prevent damaging the CDs.
13-1277.fm Page 25 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM CASSETTE DECK OPERATION The System 730 has a dual cassette deck system which lets you automatically play two cassette tapes consecutively, record from the CD changer, record one cassette tape onto another, and more. Notes: • The remote control does not operate the System 730’s cassette deck. • Before recording, be sure the cassette tape’s erase-protection tabs are in place. See “Preventing Accidental Erasure.” LOADING A TAPE 1.
13-1277.fm Page 26 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM PLAYING A TAPE 1. Press TAPE . TAPE appears on the display. 2. Press PLAY. The tape begins to play. 4. The System 730 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end. To stop the tape at any time during playback, press STOP/EJECT. Consecutive Play You can set the System 730 to automatically play the first side of the cassette tape in each deck, one after the other. Note: To briefly stop the tape during playback, press PAUSE.
13-1277.fm Page 27 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM When the tape in TAPE 1 reaches the end, the tape in TAPE 2 automatically begins to play. Note: To briefly stop the tape in either deck during playback, press PAUSE on the desired deck. The button locks and the tape stops. Press PAUSE again to continue playback. 4. At the end of the tape in TAPE 2, the system automatically stops the tape. To stop playback on either deck at any time, press STOP/EJECT on that deck. PLAY releases.
13-1277.fm Page 28 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM 3. Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE 2. 4. To record the tracks from all loaded CDs in order, press the disc number of the first CD you want to begin recording, or press DISC then the number on the remote control. To record only selected tracks or change the sequence of the tracks, you must first program the desired sequence. 5.
13-1277.fm Page 29 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Copying Cassette Tapes The System 730 lets you dub (copy) one cassette tape to another, one side at a time, using its dual cassette decks (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2). 1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE 2. 2. Load the tape you want to record from into TAPE 1. 3. Press PAUSE , then RECORD on TAPE 2. PLAY automatically locks down with RECORD and PAUSE. 5. Press PLAY on TAPE 1.
13-1277.fm Page 30 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Notes: • If you press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 1, PLAY releases on that deck, but recording on TAPE 2 continues. • If you press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 2, PLAY and RECORD release, and recording stops. Recording from the Radio The System 730 lets you record onto a cassette tape from any AM or FM radio station. You can also set it to automatically turn on at a preset time and begin recording from the radio. 1.
13-1277.fm Page 31 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM diately begins recording from the radio.
13-1277.fm Page 32 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Recording from an External Microphone The System 730 lets you record onto a cassette tape using an external microphone with a 1/8-inch plug (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 33-2001. Note: The system also lets you hear sound from an external microphone combined with sound from the radio, a prerecorded CD or cassette, or an additional audio source (see “Using an External Microphone”). 1.
13-1277.fm Page 33 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM remote control, to the desired level.
13-1277.fm Page 34 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM 8. The System 730 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end. To stop the tape at any time during recording, press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 2. RECORD and PLAY release, and recording stops. TAPE TIPS Erasing a Cassette Tape To record over a cassette tape, simply record over the previous recording. Note: The tape you are recording over must be a normal bias-type tape.
13-1277.fm Page 35 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM USING AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE If you connected an additional audio source, such as a TV, VCR, turntable, or an external CD changer or cassette deck, you can use your System 730 to listen to or record from that source. LISTENING TO AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE 1. Set VOLUME (or press VOLUME – on the remote control), to its lowest setting, and be sure that the audio source’s volume control (if any) is also set to its lowest level.
13-1277.fm Page 36 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM SPECIAL FEATURES SETTING A WAKE UP TIME Like an alarm clock, you can set your system to automatically turn itself on and play the last selected radio station, CD, or cassette tape. 1. Press DISPLAY three 3. To turn on the wake-up timer, within 5 seconds, press STEREO/MODE. WAKE-UP lights steadily on the display. times. TIME and the last-set wake-up time appear, and WAKE-UP flashes on the display.
13-1277.fm Page 37 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Notes: • If you selected a cassette tape, be sure to release PAUSE on the selected deck after you turn off the system. • To turn off the wake-up timer, repeat Steps 1 and 3. WAKE-UP flashes then disappears from the display to indicate that the timer is turned off. • Until you turn off the wake-up timer, the System 730 automatically turns itself on every day at the preset wake-up time and plays the last selected radio station or CD.
13-1277.fm Page 38 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM Each additional time you press STEREO/MODE, the sleep time decreases by 10 minutes. Note: If TIME disappears from the display before you finish setting the sleep time, repeat Steps 1-2 again. 3. The System 730 remains on for the length of sleep time selected, then automatically turns itself off. To turn off the system before the sleep time has elapsed on the display, press POWER.
13-1277.fm Page 39 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The System 730 lets you connect and hear sound from an external microphone combined with sound from the radio, a prerecorded CD or cassette, or an additional audio source. 1. Plug the microphone’s 1/8-inch plug into MIC on the front of the System 730. 2. Start play on the audio source you want to accompany the microphone. 3.
13-1277.fm Page 40 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM 5. To increase the volume of the microphone’s sound input, turn MIXING toward MAX. To decrease it, turn it toward MIN.
13-1277.fm Page 41 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM MAINTENANCE Your Optimus System 730 Mini Stereo Component System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your System 730 so you can enjoy it for years. CLEANER Keep the System 730 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the System 730 gently and carefully.
13-1277.fm Page 42 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW CLEANING THE TAPEHANDLING PARTS This stereo system 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 stereo system might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly.
13-1277.fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM SPECIFICATIONS Cassette Deck Tape Speed 17/8 ips Wow and Flutter 0.35% WRMS Frequency Response (at -3 dB) 100 Hz–8 kHz Recording System AC Bias Erase System AC CD Changer Number of Programmable Tracks 50 Tracks Frequency Response (at – 3 dB) 50 Hz–20 kHz Dynamic Range 82 dB Signal-to-Noise (JIS-A) 60 dB Harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz) .1% Separation (at 1 kHz) 40 dB Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Quantization Number .
13-1277.fm Page 44 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM General Power Supply120V AC 60 Hz, 90W Tuning RangeAM: 530–1710 kHz FM: 88–108 MHz Speaker Size 51/4 Inches Impedance of Microphone Jack 600 Ω Impedance of (Stereo) Headphones Jack 16–32 Ω Power Output 10 Watts per Channel Remote Control Power 2 AAA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-555) Dimensions of Unit 1315/16 x 1015/16 x 111/16 Inches (HWD) (354 × 278 × 281 mm) Dimensions of Speakers .
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13-1277.fm Page 48 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 4:11 PM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.
