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- Page 1 31-3032 Cat. No. Digital Synthesize Audio/Video Surround Receive STAV-3370 Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
- Page 2 Additionally licensed under one or more of the following Patents: U.S. Number 3,959,590; Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D Optimus and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. Your Optimus STAV-3370 Digital Synthesized A/V Surround Receiver is the per- fect control center for your audio/video system.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This receiver is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC require- ments To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this sys- tem to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
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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 Between Speakers Main Listening Area • Surround speakers generally sound best if you position them above ear level. •... -
Page 6: Connecting Speakers
Speakers A Speakers B • Realistic, Optimus, and other high- quality speakers have color-coded speaker terminals (red for positive polarity and black for negative polar- ity). Use these color-coded terminals as a guide to help you properly con- nect the speakers to the receiver. - Page 7 Note: sure connect receiver’s right and left positive (+) and negative (–) terminals to the speaker’s corresponding right and left positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. Connecting the A and B Speakers Follow these steps to connect the right speaker to the receiver’s right terminals.
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Page 8: Connecting Program Sources
Preparing Your Receiver 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 9 Note: If your VCR is monaural, use a Y- adapter (available at your local Radio Shack store) to connect the VCR’s audio output to both the audio inputs on the receiver. Connecting Video Sources If you connect two video sources such as VCRs or laser disc players to your receiver, you can use the receiver to switch between viewing the sources.
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Page 10: Connecting The Antennas
Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas UNBAL AM Loop Antenn Ground LOOP ANTENNA r AM Antenna UNBAL Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna to the receiver. In many cities, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide adequate reception. - Page 11 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 cable. Note: If your antenna has 300 twin-lead cable, consult your local Radio Shack store for the correct adapter.
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Page 12: Using One Remote Control For More Than One Unit
Note: If the remote’s range is reduced, replace the batteries immediately. If you also have an Optimus professional series CD player, VCR, or cassette deck with the OSR mark, you can connect its so you can control all of your equipment with a single remote control. You can also use the other component’s remote control by pointing it at the receiver’s... -
Page 13: Using The Ac Power Outlet
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 14: 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 22 (for the remote control) or Page 30 (for the front panel) to find the page... -
Page 15: Balance Control
Balance Control Muting the Receiver Using Headphones BALANCE control lets you adjust the sound balance between the left and 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 16: Tuning The Radio
Basic Operation 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. -
Page 17: Using Fm Mono
Using FM Mono Turning Off the Display Using Sleep (Remote Control Only) To receive FM stations in stereo, press the display. appears on the display when you receive an FM broadcast STEREO in stereo. You can improve the reception of weak FM stations by pressing appears. -
Page 18: Cassette Deck/Vcr Features
Cassette Deck/VCR Features Using the VCR/TAPE 1 Button Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR Button Recording a Program Source You can connect two cassette decks to the receiver. Selecting either lets you hear the playback from the cassette deck you TAPE 2 MONITOR connected to the receiver’s corresponding ( jacks. -
Page 19: Dubbing A Cassette Tape
Dubbing a Cassette Tape Playing and Recording Video Tapes Cassette Deck/VCR Features You can copy, or dub, a cassette tape from one cassette deck to another. You can use either deck as the playback or recording deck. However, if you want to monitor the cassette deck during dubbing, use the deck connected to jacks as the source, and the deck you connected to the VCR/TAPE 1... -
Page 20: Using Advanced Sound Options
Using Advanced Sound Options Your receiver has four special sound options: Dolby Pro-Logic Surround, Dolby 3CH Logic, Studio-Effect Surround, and Simulated Surround. These special options enhance a program source. Notes: • To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Surround Sound, you need a stereo VCR. -
Page 21: Sound Mode Adjustments
Sound Mode Adjustments (Remote Control Only) Notes: • If you do not use a center speaker, the monaural signals are only reproduced if you select PHANTOM. • You cannot select PHANTOM in the Dolby 3CH Logic Sound mode. Notes: • Use the control to adjust the VOLUME overall sound level. -
Page 22: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control The remote control works up to a distance of about 23 feet, and within a 30- degree angle on either side of the receiver. Point the control at the receiver’s front panel and press the desired button(s). Many buttons on the remote control work the same as buttons on the receiver’s front panel. - Page 23 MUTING Silences the receiver. Press again to restore the sound to its previous level. See Page 15. – TUNING + Tunes to radio stations with AUDIO VCR set to AUDIO. See Page 16. Manual Tuning: Press once to select the next higher or lower frequency.
- Page 24 Using the Remote Control Tape/VCR Section Before operation: • Set for a cassette deck or to AUDIO VCR AUDIO • For a cassette deck, select TAPE 2 MONITOR • For a dual cassette deck, select cassette deck, press DECK 2 Press to start normal play.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the receiver still does not work properly, contact your local Radio Shack store for assistance. Problem Power does not turn on. -
Page 26: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Your STAV-3370 Digital Synthesized A/V Surround 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. CLEANER 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 27: 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 28: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier Front Channel Average Power Output ......... 110 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms Front Channel Surround Power Output . - Page 29 Specifications FM Tuner Frequency Range ............... . . 87.5 to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity .
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Page 30: 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 22. - Page 31 Notes...
- Page 32 RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 2 years from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store.