3-1295.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM Cat. No. 13-1295A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
13-1295.fm Page 2 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM FEATURES Your Optimus System 747 Mini Stereo Component System offers all the versatile features you need for excellent stereo sound and entertainment, all in one compact package. The system includes a top-loading 3disc carousel CD player with 32-track programmable memory, an AM/FM stereo tuner, a cassette player with auto-stop, and two 2-way speakers with 5-inch woofers and piezo tweeters.
13-1295.fm Page 3 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM Compact discs that you can play on your system’s CD player have this mark on them: Warning: This system uses a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. We recommend you record your system’s serial number here. The number is on the back panel.
13-1295.fm Page 4 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... 5 Connecting the Speakers ................................................................................ 5 Connecting the FM Antenna ............................................................................ 5 Connecting to Power .......................................................................................
13-1295.fm Page 5 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM PREPARATION Note: Complete all other connections before connecting the system to AC power and turning it on. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Attach the supplied FM antenna to the 300-ohm FM ANTENNA terminal on the back of the system. show FM ANTENNA terminal show SPEAKER terminals on back of system 1.
13-1295.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM Warning: To prevent electric shock, the power cord plug’s blades are polarized and fit a polarized AC outlet only one way. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, do not force it. Turn it over and reinsert it. USING HEADPHONES You can use headphones (not supplied) to listen in privacy. Insert the headphones’ 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug into the jack. show location Notes: • Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selection of headphones.
13-1295.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM BASIC OPERATION Warning: To protect your hearing, rotate VOLUME to the lowest sound level before you turn on the system. Follow these steps to operate your system. 4. Slide STEREO WIDE to ON to hear the sound equally from the left and right speakers. show STEREO WIDE location 1. Set FUNCTION to TAPE , TUNER, or CD . POWER ON lights. show FUNCTION switch location 5. Slide E-BASS to ON to emphasize bass sounds.
13-1295.fm Page 8 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM TUNER OPERATION 1. Slide FUNCTION to TUNER. show FUNCTION set to TUNER Note: When you select TUNER, the system automatically tunes to the station that was playing when the system was turned off or when it was last set to TUNER. 2. Set BAND to AM or FM to tune to AM or FM radio stations. show BAND set to FM 3. Use FM MONO/STEREO to select monaural or stereo sound.
13-1295.fm Page 9 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM CD PLAYER OPERATION LOADING A CD 1. Slide FUNCTION to CD. 4. After you load the CDs, close the CD compartment cover. The system displays the current tray number and the number of tracks on the CD in that tray. Notes: show FUNCTION set to CD • Track number 00 and the current tray number appear while the system checks each tray. • If no CDs are installed, no appears. 2. Lift the CD compartment cover.
13-1295.fm Page 10 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM • During playback, if the changer is subjected to a sudden shock or jolt, the speed of rotation might change, or some noise might be produced. This is not a malfunction. 2. Adjust the volume and set E-BASS and STEREO WIDE for the desired sound. 3. To temporarily stop play, press PLAY/PAUSE . y appears. To PLAY/ resume play, press PAUSE again.
13-1295.fm Page 11 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM AUDIBLE SEARCH SEARCH or Hold down SEARCH to search forward or backward during play. The CD plays rapidly and you hear the music at a high speed and low volume. 3. Press PLAY/PAUSE . After one track plays, the system randomly selects another track and plays it, continuing until all tracks on all loaded CDs have played. Notes: • To repeat the current track, . To play the press SKIP next random track, press SKIP .
13-1295.fm Page 12 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM REPEAT PLAY PROGRAMMED PLAY You can repeat a single track on a selected CD, all tracks on a selected CD, all tracks on all loaded CDs, or a programmed sequence (see “Programmed Play” on Page 12). You can program up to 32 selections (tracks or CDs) from any loaded CDs to play in any order you choose. show REPEAT location STOP to cancel any CD 1. Press function. Programming and Playing a Sequence of Tracks 2. Press PROGRAM.
-1295.fm Page 13 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM 6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to play the tracks in the programmed order. PROGRAM appears and the system displays the current tray and track number. Notes: or SKIP • You can use SKIP SEARCH or and SEARCH to move between selections during programmed play. • You cannot use random play while a programmed sequence is stored. • Pressing DISC SKIP has no effect while a programmed sequence plays. 7.
13-1295.fm Page 14 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM • Do not store CDs in hightemperature, high-humidity locations. The CDs might warp. • Keep CDs dry. A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam’s focus. • Always handle a CD by the edges to avoid fingerprints and always keep it in its protective case or sleeve when not in use. Fingerprints and scratches on the CD’s surface can prevent the laser beam from correctly reading the digital information.
13-1295.fm Page 15 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM CASSETTE DECK OPERATION The system has one cassette deck for normal cassette tape playback and recording. The deck has a full-release auto-stop system to protect tapes and prevent pinch roller damage. When a tape reaches the end of a side, the tape mechanism automatically stops and releases the tape. LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hub with a pencil.
13-1295.fm Page 16 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM • To fast-forward or rewind the tape, press STOP/EJECT then press FAST-F or REWIND . show FAST-F and REWIND location • To stop fast-forward or rewind, press STOP/EJECT . 3. Adjust the volume and set E-BASS and STEREO WIDE for the desired sound. 4. To manually stop play, press STOP/EJECT . Press STOP/ EJECT while the cassette player is stopped to open the cassette compartment and remove the tape.
13-1295.fm Page 17 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM 7. To stop recording before it autoSTOP on matically stops, press the CD player, then press STOP/ EJECT on the deck. show BEAT 1/2 location Recording from the Tuner 1. Load a blank cassette, or one you want to record over. 2. Press PAUSE y then RECORD . 3. Set FUNCTION to TUNER. 4. Select the desired station, then on the deck to repress PAUSE lease it and start recording.
13-1295.fm Page 18 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM If you want to record on a tape side after you have removed the eraseprotection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s eraseprotection hole. show Side A erase protection tab being covered by tape Notes: • Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the eraseprotection tab. • Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape.
13-1295.fm Page 19 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus System 747 Mini Stereo Component System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the system so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the system gently and carefully.
13-1295.fm Page 20 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM 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 performance of the cassette player. Use the following cleaning procedure after every 20 hours of tape player operation. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide selection of cassette deck cleaning supplies. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Open the cassette compartment door. 3.
13-1295.fm Page 21 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM SPECIFICATIONS Cassette Tape Speed ........................................................................... 17/8 ips (4.75 cm/sec) Wow and Flutter ................................................................................ 0.35% WRMS Frequency Response ............................................................. 125 Hz–8 kHz ±6 dB Recording System ......................................................................................
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13-1295.fm Page 24 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:10 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
