Optimus 744 Basic Operation, System Displays, Using the Remote Control, Using the System

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BASIC OPERATION

SYSTEM DISPLAYS

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

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.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To use the remote control, point it di- rectly at the infrared sensor (marked REMOTE SENSOR) on the right side of the system display, then firmly press the desired button.

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

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USING THE SYSTEM

Important: To prevent hearing dam- age, set the volume to its lowest level before playing the radio, a CD, a cas- sette 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.

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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.

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Contents System FCC Wants YOU to Know Features CD ChangerDual Cassette Deck Other Special Features Stereo TunerContents Disc Scan Connecting Speakers Connecting the Front SpeakersConnecting Rear Speakers PreparationConnecting Antennas Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the FM Antenna Removing the CD Protection LockConnecting AN Additional Audio Source Connecting PowerResetting the CD Changer Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlConnecting Headphones Listening SafelyUsing the Remote Control Using the SystemBasic Operation System DisplaysUsing Mute Using the Preset Graphic Equalizer Using the Tuner Manual TuningPreset Tuning Automatic TuningStoring Preset Stations Recalling a Preset Station Using the CD Changer Loading CDSFm Page 19 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM Selecting Playing a CD Removing CDSTo stop play, press Stop on System or on the remote control Displaying Information About CDs Skip PlayAudible Search Random Play Repeat PlayRandom Repeat Play Music ScanProgrammed Play Disc ScanProgramming and Playing a Sequence System. You Group File Play Reviewing the Programmed SequenceClearing the Programmed Sequence Assigning CDs to GroupsReviewing a Group Program After Loading CDsPlaying a Group Clearing a CD from a GroupClearing an Entire Group CD Care Tips Using the Cassette Deck Loading and Playing a Cassette TapeUsing Consecutive Play Recording Dubbing Copying Cassette TapesCopying CDs to a Cassette Tape Tape Tips Recording from the Tuner or Another Sound SourceRecommended Tapes Storing Your TapesErasing a Cassette Tape Preventing Accidental ErasureRestoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SuggestionFm Page 38 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM Care and Maintenance Cleaning the TAPE- Handling Parts TapeSpecifications AmplifierGeneral Fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas