Optimus 31-3042 owner manual Introducing the Optimus STAV-3770

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Introducing the Optimus STAV-3770

Your Optimus STAV-3770 Audio/Video Receiver is the perfect control center for your audio/video system. It combines 100 watts-per-channel of clean power with modern styling. And, it provides connections for one tape deck, one audio/ video source, one more tape deck or audio/video playback source, a turntable, a CD player, and a video monitor.

Your receiver also has special sound options. Dolby Pro LogicSurround Sound delivers movie theater sound for audio/video programs (especially those encoded with Dolby Surround Sound signals). Dolby 3CH Logic provides a wider sound field than ordinary playback. DSP Effects creates a listening envi- ronment that simulates a concert hall, jazz club, theater, or a dance hall. Dolby Virtual provides a three-dimensional sound field using only the front left and right speakers.

Additional features include:

Digital-Synthesized Tuner Precisely tunes to AM and FM stations.

30 Memory Locations Let you store and recall the frequencies for up to 30 AM/FM stations. Automatic Tuning Searches for the next available AM/FM station.

Tape Monitoring Lets you listen to the actual recording as you record, if your tape deck has a tape-monitoring feature.

Built-In Protection Circuits Automatically turn off the receiver to help avoid power surges or short circuit damage.

Remote Control Lets you use a single remote control for the receiver and other compatible com- ponents connected to the receiver.

Note: The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied).

We recommend you record the receiver’s serial number here. The number is on the re- ceiver’s back panel.

Serial Number:_____________________________________________

Note to the Cable TV System Installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground- ing system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol ( ) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

©1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

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Contents Audio/Video Receiver Please read before using this equipmentAudio/Video Receiver Introducing the Optimus STAV-3770 Introducing the Optimus STAV-3770 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Positioning Speakers Preparing Your ReceiverPreparing Your Receiver Preparing the Speaker Wires Connecting SpeakersPreparing Your Receiver Connecting the Front Speakers Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Surround-Sound Speakers Connecting the Center SpeakerConnecting a Subwoofer Amplifier Preparing Your Receiver Connecting a Turntable Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting Cassette Decks Preparing Your Receiver Connecting a Video Monitor Connecting Video SourcesPreparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas AM AntennasFM Antennas Preparing Your Receiver Inner Insulation Center Wire Outer Insulation Shielding Preparing Your Receiver Using One Remote Control for More than One Unit Installing Remote Control’s BatteriesPreparing Your Receiver Connecting to AC Power Using the AC Power OutletPreparing Your Receiver Basic Operation Basic Operation Tuning the Radio Manual and Automatic TuningDirect Access Tuning Remote Control Only Basic Operation Using FM Mono Adjusting BalanceMemory Tuning Basic Operation Loudness Control Using HeadphonesBypassing the Sound Controls Remote Control Only Muting the ReceiverBasic Operation Dubbing a Cassette Tape Cassette Deck/VCR FeaturesCassette Deck/VCR Features Copying a Video Tape Playing a Video TapeCassette Deck/VCR Features Dolby Virtual Using Advanced Sound OptionsDolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3CH LogicUsing Advanced Sound Options Rear Level Center Mode SettingTest Tone Center LevelUsing Advanced Sound Options Effect Level Delay TimeUsing Advanced Sound Options Using the Remote Control Control Mode ButtonsReceiver/Amplifier Operation Using the Remote Control Cassette Deck Operation CD Player OperationUsing the Remote Control Problem Cause Suggestion TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance FCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Specifications AmplifierVideo Section Specifications FM Tuner AM TunerGeneral Specifications Control Index to Features by Control NameIndex to Features by Control Name RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas