Optimus 31-3042 owner manual Using Advanced Sound Options

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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 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 a Subwoofer Amplifier Connecting Surround-Sound SpeakersConnecting the Center Speaker Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Cassette Decks Connecting a TurntableConnecting a CD Player Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Video Sources Connecting a Video MonitorPreparing Your Receiver FM Antennas Connecting the AntennasAM 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 Direct Access Tuning Remote Control Only Tuning the RadioManual and Automatic Tuning Basic Operation Memory Tuning Using FM MonoAdjusting Balance 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 Receiver/Amplifier Operation Using the Remote ControlControl Mode Buttons 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 Video Section SpecificationsAmplifier Specifications General FM TunerAM Tuner 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