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 Please read before using this equipment Audio/Video ReceiverAudio/Video Receiver Introducing the Optimus STAV-3770 Introducing the Optimus STAV-3770 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Contents Contents Preparing Your Receiver Positioning SpeakersPreparing Your Receiver Connecting Speakers Preparing the Speaker WiresPreparing Your Receiver Connecting the Front Speakers Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Center Speaker Connecting Surround-Sound SpeakersConnecting a Subwoofer Amplifier Preparing Your Receiver Connecting a CD Player Connecting a TurntableConnecting Cassette Decks Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Video Sources Connecting a Video MonitorPreparing Your Receiver AM Antennas Connecting the AntennasFM Antennas Preparing Your Receiver Inner Insulation Center Wire Outer Insulation Shielding Preparing Your Receiver Installing Remote Control’s Batteries Using One Remote Control for More than One UnitPreparing Your Receiver Using the AC Power Outlet Connecting to AC PowerPreparing Your Receiver Basic Operation Basic Operation Manual and Automatic Tuning Tuning the RadioDirect Access Tuning Remote Control Only Basic Operation Adjusting Balance Using FM MonoMemory Tuning Basic Operation Using Headphones Bypassing the Sound Controls Remote Control OnlyMuting the Receiver Loudness ControlBasic Operation Cassette Deck/VCR Features Dubbing a Cassette TapeCassette Deck/VCR Features Playing a Video Tape Copying a Video TapeCassette Deck/VCR Features Using Advanced Sound Options Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby 3CH Logic Dolby VirtualUsing Advanced Sound Options Center Mode Setting Test ToneCenter Level Rear LevelUsing Advanced Sound Options Delay Time Effect LevelUsing Advanced Sound Options Control Mode Buttons Using the Remote ControlReceiver/Amplifier Operation Using the Remote Control CD Player Operation Cassette Deck OperationUsing the Remote Control Troubleshooting Problem Cause SuggestionTroubleshooting Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance FCC Wants You to Know FCC Wants You to Know Amplifier SpecificationsVideo Section Specifications AM Tuner FM TunerGeneral Specifications Index to Features by Control Name ControlIndex to Features by Control Name RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas