Optimus 31-3042 owner manual Center Mode Setting, Test Tone, Center Level, Rear Level

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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.

Center Mode Setting

The center mode setting affects the center channel’s bass signals. It operates only when you select the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3CH Logic mode. On the remote control, press SURROUND then CENTER MODE. Each time you press CENTER MODE, the setting changes: NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM, or

3chLOGIC.

NORMAL — For a small center speaker. The front left and right speakers play the center-channel bass sounds.

WIDE — For a medium or large center speaker. The center speaker plays the center-channel bass sounds.

PHANTOM — For no center speaker. All center-channel sound comes from the front left and right speakers.

3chLOGIC — For no rear speakers. The rear channel’s sound is sent to the front left and right speakers.

Test Tone

The test tone lets you balance the signal levels between all your speakers. To adjust the levels, see “Center Level” and “Rear Level.”

To turn on the test tone, select one of the surround sound modes (PRO LOGIC, THEATER 1, THEATER 2, or 3chLOGIC) then press SURROUND. Then press TEST TONE. The receiver sounds a 2-second tone from the front left, center, front right, and surround (rear) speakers, in sequence. Lch, Cch, Rch, and Sch appear as the test tone sounds.

The center test tone sounds and Cch appears only when you select Normal, Wide, or 3CH Logic.

If you select 3CH Logic, the receiver sounds the 2-second tone from the left, center, and right speakers, in sequence.

Press TEST TONE again to turn off this feature.

Note: Use the VOLUME control to adjust the overall sound level.

Center Level

Press – CENTER LEVEL + to adjust the center speaker sound level.

Rear Level

Press – REAR LEVEL + to adjust the rear speakers’ sound level.

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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 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 a Video Monitor Connecting Video SourcesPreparing Your Receiver AM Antennas Connecting the 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 Manual and Automatic Tuning Tuning the RadioDirect Access Tuning Remote Control Only Basic Operation Adjusting Balance Using FM MonoMemory 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 Control Mode Buttons Using the Remote ControlReceiver/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 Amplifier SpecificationsVideo Section Specifications AM Tuner FM 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
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