System 710 (130-1253)          Preparation             Faxback Doc. # 6634

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

Warning:  Do not connect the System 710 to AC power until you make all
          other connections.

Follow these steps to set up the System 710:

1.  Plug the cable with the black connector from the equalizer/tuner's
    CONTROL A outlet into the power amplifier/cassette deck's CONTROL A
    jack.

    Note:  Do not force the connector.  If it does not fit one way, turn
           it over and try again.

2.  Plug the cable with the red connector from the equalizer/tuner's
    CONTROL B jack.

3.  Plug the cable with blue connector from the equalizer/tuner's
    CONTROL C outlet into the CD changer's CONTROL C jack.

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

To help you properly connect speaker wires, one conductor of each pair of
wires is marked with a stripe or groove and the wires are different
colors.

Follow these steps to connect your System 710 to the speakers:

1.  Separate the conductors for a length of about 4 inches from the end.

2.  Strip 1/4 inch of insulation from each conductor's end.  Then twist
    the ends of each conductor.

3.  Press the speaker terminal tabs labeled RIGHT on the back of the
    system 710.

4.  Insert the right speaker's striped wire into the negative (-)
    terminal and the other wire into the positive (+) terminal.

5.  Release the speaker terminal tabs to lock the wire in place.

6.  Repeat these steps for the left speaker.

Note:  If you incorrectly connect the speaker wires, bass sound decreases.


CONNECTING ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

You can connect an additional pair of speakers (not supplied) for
surround-sound operation.  Be sure the speakers have an impedance of at
least 8 ohms.  Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of 
speakers.


CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS

When you tune to local AM and FM stations, you use the supplied AM loop
antenna and indoor FM antenna.  For better FM reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna.


Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

Follow these steps to connect the AM loop antenna:

1.  Twist the antenna wires' stripped ends.

2.  Press both AM ANTENNA terminal tabs on the back of the System 710 and
    insert the antenna wire ends into the holes.  The release the tabs.

3.  Position the antenna for the best reception.  If necessary, use the
    supplied screws to hang the antenna on the wall.

Connecting the supplied FM Antenna

The supplied FM antenna is usually adequate for FM reception in
metropolitan areas.  If FM reception is weak, disconnect the FM antenna
from the terminal on the back of the System 710, and connect an outdoor
antenna.

If you install an outdoor antenna, follow all directions and safety
precautions that comes with the antenna.

Use 300-ohm twin lead or 75-ohm coaxial cable for this connection.  Your
local Radio Shack store sells a complete line of outdoor antennas and
accessories.

Follow these steps to connect the supplied FM antennas:

1.  Insert the antenna's plug into the FM antenna terminal.

2.  Position the antenna for the best reception.

Notes:  If you use 75-ohm coaxial cable with your antenna, connect the
        outer conductor to the GND side of the 75 OHM FM ANTENNA terminal
        and the inner conductor to the other terminal.

        If you use a 300-ohm antenna cable, use a 300-to-75-ohm matching
        transformer available at your local Radio Shack store.


CONNECTING AUXILIARY AUDIO SOURCES

Connecting a Turntable

Follow these steps to connect a turntable to the System 710.

1.  Plug the turntable's left and right audio cables into System 710's
    PHONO jacks.

2.  If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the GND terminal
    next to the PHONO jacks.

Connecting a VCR

1.  Plug the VCR's audio output cables into the System 710's VCR IN jacks.

2.  Plug the VCR's audio input cables into the System 710's LINE OUT
   jacks.


CONNECTING TO POWER

To connect the System 710 to a power source, plug its AC cord into a
standard household outlet.

INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL'S BATTERY

The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for power.
We recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack's Cat. No. 23-552.

Note:  If the remote control operates poorly or does not work, replace the
       batteries.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

1.  Press the batteries compartment cover's tab and slide off the cover in
    the direction of the arrow

2.  Insert the batteries, observing the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked
    in the compartment.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.


SETTING THE CLOCK

Before you can use the System 710's built-in timer, you must set the clock
to the timer, you must set the clock to the correct time.

Note:  The System 710's special memory protection features supplies 2 days
       of backup power to protect all information in memory in case of a
       power failure.

1.  Press TIMER MODE.  PGM-1 flashes on the display.

2.  Repeatedly press TUNING/EQUALIZER /\ or \/ until CLOCK appears.

3.  Press TIMER SET MEMORY.  The time appears and the hour digits flash.

4.  Press TUNING/EQUALIZER /\ or \/ to set the hour.  When you reach the
     correct hour, press TIMER SET MEMORY.

5.  Press TUNING/EQUALIZER /\ or \/ to set the minutes.  When you reach
    the correct time, press TIMER SET MEMORY.  05 SEC appears and the
    counter counts down 5 seconds before it returns to the normal display.


SETTING THE DISPLAY'S BRIGHTNESS

You can dim or completely turn off the display.  Press DIMMER on the
remote control once to dim the display, a second time to turn it off
completely, and a third time to back on.

(LB/all-06/28/94)