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Optimus 31-3040 Owner's Manual

Professional series audio/video receiver
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STAV-3690 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
STAND BY
DOLBY
SFC
5-D
MODE
PRO LOGIC
THEATER LOUDNESS
POWER
VIDEO INPUT
PHONES
VIDEO
Owner's Manual
OSR
DSP
DIGITAL
SIGNAL
PROCESSOR
BASS
BALANCE
TREBLE
L AUDIO R
L
Audio/Video
Receiver
STAV-3690
RETURN
FM MONO
CLASS
SPEAKERS
MEMORY
FM/AM
R
A
B
Please read before using this equipment.
Cat. No.
INTELLIGENT SYSTEM REMOTE
VCR
DVD/TV LD/SAT
CD
TUNER PHONO
TAPE 1
MULTI
SELECT
JOG
ENTER
MIN
31-3040
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O • L O G I C
TAPE 2
MONITOR
VOLUME
MAX

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  • Page 1 Please read before using this equipment. Cat. No. INTELLIGENT SYSTEM REMOTE DVD/TV LD/SAT TUNER PHONO TAPE 1 MULTI FM MONO CLASS SELECT MEMORY FM/AM ENTER 31-3040 DOLBY SURROUND P R O • L O G I C TAPE 2 MONITOR VOLUME...
  • Page 2 Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol ( Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. Your Optimus STAV-3690 Audio/Video Receiver is the perfect control center for your audio/video system. It combines 500 watts total Pro Logic‘ Surround...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This receiver is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC require- ments. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIAANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparing Your Receiver ................5 Positioning Speakers .

  • Page 5: Preparing Your Receiver

    Preparing Your Receiver Caution: Make all the necessary connections before you plug in or turn on the receiver. Positioning Speakers Halfway Point Halfway Point Between Speake Between Speakers a = b Person in Listening Area Normal Listening Point • Surround speakers generally sound best if you position them above ear level.

  • Page 6: Connecting Speakers

    When you use two pairs of speakers, connect one set to Speakers A and one set to Speakers • Realistic, Optimus, and other high- quality speakers have color-coded speaker terminals (red for positive po- larity and black for negative polarity).
  • Page 7 Center Channel Power Amplifier Note: sure connect receiver’s right and left positive (+) and negative (–) terminals to the speaker’s corresponding right and left positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. Right Right AUDIO AUDIO Amplified Subwoofer Connecting the A and B Speakers Follow these steps to connect the right speaker to the receiver’s right terminals.
  • Page 8 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Surround-Sound Speakers You can connect a pair of speakers to the receiver for surround-sound pro- grams. Follow the steps in “Connecting the A and B Speakers” to connect the speakers to the terminals. REAR SPEAKERS Connecting the Center Speaker The center speaker gives additional ambience to surround sound.

  • Page 9: Connecting Program Sources

    Connecting Program Sources Use shielded audio cables with phono connectors for all audio connections. Note: If you place the cassette deck directly above, below, or to the left of the receiver, the receiver could interfere with the cassette deck’s operation. If possi- ble, position the cassette deck to the right of the receiver or locate it away from the receiver.
  • Page 10 Preparing Your Receiver Note: If your VCR is monaural, use a Y- adapter (available at your local Ra- dioShack store) to connect the VCR’s audio output to both the audio in- puts on the receiver. CONTROL PLAY PHONO MONITOR SIGNAL GND VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Antennas

    Connecting the Antennas Antenna Tabs Antenna Wires Antenna Wires AM Loop Antenna Ground Outdoor AM Antenna AM Loop Antenna Ground Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna to the receiver. In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide satisfac- tory reception.
  • Page 12 Preparing Your Receiver Warning: To prevent injury, read and fol- low all cautions and warnings that accompany the outdoor antenna. Caution: The cable’s shielding should only touch the terminal. For the best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna. Follow these steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75 coaxial cable.

  • Page 13: Using One Remote Control For More Than One Unit

    Note: If the remote’s range is reduced, replace the batteries. If you also have an Optimus professional series CD player, VCR, or cassette deck with the OSR mark ( ), you can connect its receiver so you can control all of your equipment with a single remote control.

  • Page 14: Using The Ac Power Outlet

    Preparing Your Receiver Using the AC Power Outlet Caution: Do not connect appliances with high power consumption, such as a heater, iron, monitor, or TV, to this AC outlet. Doing so can cause a risk of over- heating and fire, and could damage the receiver.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Warning: To prevent possible hearing loss, turn before you turn VOLUME on the receiver or change the program sources. After you turn on the receiver or change the program source, adjust to a comfortable listening level. Note: If you want to find out what a par- ticular button or control is used for, see Page 23 (for the remote control) or Page 32 (for the front panel) to find the page...

  • Page 16: Balance Control

    Basic Operation Balance Control Loudness Control Muting the Receiver Using Headphones control lets you adjust the sound balance between the left and BALANCE right speakers. If you properly position the speakers and your listening area is centered between them, the center control setting is usually best (see “Position- ing Speakers”...

  • Page 17: Tuning The Radio

    Tuning the Radio Notes: • If you store a frequency in a memory that already contains a frequency, you replace the previous frequency. • If your receiver is disconnected from AC power for several days, it loses all the stored frequencies. You can tune your receiver manually or you can store stations in memory.

  • Page 18: Using Fm Mono

    Basic Operation Using FM MONO To receive FM stations in stereo, press display. STEREO appears when the tuner receives an FM broadcast in stereo. You can improve the reception of weak FM stations by pressing MONO appears. This reduces noise while you listen to a weak FM station, but you get monaural instead of stereo sound.

  • Page 19: Cassette Deck/Vcr Features

    Cassette Deck/VCR Features Using the VCR/TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 Monitor Buttons Recording an Audio Source Dubbing a Cassette Tape You can connect two cassette decks to the receiver. Selecting either lets you hear the playback from the cassette deck you con- TAPE 2 MONITOR nected to the receiver’s corresponding ( Press...

  • Page 20: Playing And Recording Video Tapes

    Cassette Deck/VCR Features Playing and Recording Video Tapes You can connect four video sources to the receiver. If you connect a VCR to the audio and video jacks, you can copy video tapes from one VCR to VCR/TAPE 1 another and monitor the dubbing process. Playing a Video Tape To play a video tape, load the tape into the VCR connected to either .

  • Page 21: Using Advanced Sound Options

    Using Advanced Sound Options Your receiver has three special sound options: Dolby Pro Logic Surround, SFC Effects, and 5-D Theater. These special options enhance the sound you hear from a program source. Notes: • To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Surround Sound, you need a stereo VCR.

  • Page 22: Sound Mode Adjustments (Remote Control Only)

    Using Advanced Sound Options Sound Mode Adjustments (Remote Control Only) Note: If you do not use a center speaker, the monaural signals are only repro- duced if you select PHANTOM. Note: Use the control to adjust VOLUME the overall sound level. Center Mode Setting The center mode setting affects the center channel’s bass signals.

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control TRANSMIT/LEARN LEARN RESET AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME POWER MUTING Receiver/ FUNCTION ROGIC MODE THEATER Amplifier TAPE 2 CENTER TEST MONITOR LOUD. MODE TONE Section CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL TUNER/TV STATION TV CHANNEL 0/10 FM/AM CLASS FM MONO POWER TV MODE...
  • Page 24 Using the Remote Control TRANSMIT/LEARN LEARN RESET AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME POWER MUTING THEATER FUNCTION ROGIC MODE TAPE 2 CENTER TEST MONITOR LOUD. MODE TONE CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL TUNER/TV Tuner/TV STATION Section TV CHANNEL 0/10 FM/AM CLASS FM MONO POWER TV MODE –...

  • Page 25: Resetting The Remote Control

    TRANSMIT/LEARN LEARN RESET AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME POWER MUTING FUNCTION ROGIC MODE THEATER TAPE 2 CENTER TEST LOUD. MONITOR MODE TONE CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL TUNER/TV STATION TV CHANNEL 0/10 FM/AM CLASS FM MONO POWER TV MODE – TV VOLUME + DECK 1 DECK 2 ASMS...
  • Page 26 Using the Remote Control Follow these steps to train the STAV-3690’s remote control. 1. Place both controls 1–2 inches apart with the windows facing each other. 2. Select the switch position. Set the switch to the position that AUDIO/VIDEO best matches the function —to for a VCR or television.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Try using an AC line noise filter to reduce the noise. You cannot make a usable copy. Check and correct the connections. This feature works only with Optimus Profes- sional Series components. Properly connect the control cable. Properly connect the audio cables.

  • Page 28: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your STAV-3690 Audio/Video Receiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the receiver so you can enjoy it for years. Modifying or tampering with your receiver’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the receiver’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

  • Page 29: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    The FCC Wants You To Know Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your receiver is causing the interference, turn off your receiver. If the interference goes away, your receiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: •...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Front Channel Average Power Output ......... 100 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms Front Channel Surround Power Output .
  • Page 31 FM Tuner Frequency Range ............... 87.5 to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity .

  • Page 32: Index To Features By Control Name

    Index to Features by Control Name This table lists the control and indicator names found on the front of your receiver, along with the page number where the con- trol or indicator is discussed. To find a description for the buttons on the remote control, see “Using the Remote Control” on Page 23.
  • Page 33 NOTES...
  • Page 36 Limited Two-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES...

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