System 734 Mini Stereo Component System
(130-1279)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 32594

IMPORTANT:  Complete all connections to the System 734 before you connect
            it to power.

            Be sure to follow all of the installation instructions
            described in the enclosed "Safety Instructions."

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

1.  Press open the pair of terminal tabs marked SPEAKERS/ + R - on the
    back of the main System 734, then insert the right speaker's striped
    wire into the red (+) terminal and its solid wire into the black (-)
    terminal.  Then release the tabs.

    CAUTION:  To avoid damaging your system and speakers, never let the
              speaker wire's bare ends touch each other.

2.  Repeat Step 1 to connect the left speaker's wires to the terminal tabs
    marked SPEAKERS/ - L +.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS

To connect the supplied AM and FM antennas, press open the pair of
terminal tabs marked AM or FM (75 ohm), then insert the stripped end of
the AM or FM antenna's wires into the terminals.  Release the tabs to
close them.

CONNECTING AN 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 AUX L (left and R (right).

NOTES:  See "Using an Additional Audio Source" to operate an external
        audio source with the System 734.

        If you connect a turntable to the System 734, the turntable must
        have a built-in equalizer amplifier.

CONNECTING POWER

To connect power after making all other connections, plug you system's AC
cord into a standard AC outlet. The last known time flashes on the display.

CAUTION:  Your system's AC power cord has a polarized plug (one blade is
          wider than the other).  If you have difficulty inserting the plug
          into the outlet, do not force it.  Turn the plug over and try
          again.

SETTING THE CURRENT TIME

1.  Press and hold CLOCK for about 2 seconds.  The hour digit(s) flash.

2.  To increase or decrease the hour setting, within 5 seconds press
    TUNING UP or DOWN, or PRESET/TUNING /\ or \/ on the remote control.

    NOTES:  To rapidly increase or decrease the hour setting, press and
            hold TUNING UP or DOWN, or PRESET/TUNING /\ or \/ on the remote
            control.

            When changing the hour, be sure to set it to the correct AM or
            PM hour, so AM or PM appears on the display.

            If the hour digit stops flashing before you finish setting the
            hour, start again from Step 1.

3.  Press CLOCK.  The minute digits flash.

4.  To increase or decrease the minutes setting, press TUNING DOWN or UP,
    or PRESET/TUNING /\ or \/ on the remote control.

    NOTES:  To rapidly increase or decrease the minute setting, press and
            hold TUNING UP or DOWN, or PRESET/TUNING /\ or \/ on the remote
            control.

            If the minute digits stop flashing before you finish setting
            the minutes, repeat Steps 1, 3, and 4.

5.  Press CLOCK again to start the clock.

NOTES:  When power is disconnected or interrupted then restored, the last
        known time flashes on the display.  If this happens, reset the
        time.

        The time appears constantly while the System 734 is turned off.
        To display the time at any time while the system is turned on,
        simply press CLOCK.  The current time briefly appears.

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for power.  For
the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries such
as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.

CAUTION:  Always use fresh batteries of the required size and type.

1.  To open the battery compartment cover, press the tab on the cover in
    the direction of the arrow, then lift the cover away from the
    compartment.

2.  Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

3.  Replace the cover.

NOTES:  If you will not be using the remote control for a month or more,
        remove the batteries.

        You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 20 feet
        (6 meters), from an angle of up to 60 degrees in front of the
        System 734.  If it does not operate properly within this range,
        replace the batteries.

WARNING:  Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

To listen without disturbing others, you can connect a pair of 1/4-inch
plug stereo headphones (not supplied) to the System 734.  Your local Radio
Shack store sells a wide selection of stereo headphones.

To connect headphones, plug the headphone's 1/4-inch plug into the PHONES
jack on the front of the System 734.

NOTE:  Connecting headphones automatically disconnects the System 734's
       speakers.

Listening Safely 

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

    Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.
    After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

    Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
    listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over time, your ears
    adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause
    discomfort might still damage your hearing.


(WL/EB 4/24/96)