Optimus 31-3040, STAV-3690 User Manual

Cat. No.

Audio/Video
Receiver

STAV-3690

31-3040

SFC

MODE

POWER

PHONES

STAV-3690 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

STAND BY

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC

THEATER

VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO L AUDIO R

5-D

LOUDNESS

DSP

DIGITAL
SIGNAL

PROCESSOR

BASS

OSR

TREBLE

BALANCE

SPEAKERS MEMORY FM/AM ENTER

RL

BA

SELECTCLASSFM MONORETURN

VCR

TAPE 1

INTELLIGENT SYSTEM REMOTE

DVD/TV

LD/SAT

CD TUNER

MULTI

JOG

PHONO

DOLBY SURROUND

PRO•LOGIC

TAPE 2

MONITOR

VOLUME

MAXMIN

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

Introducing the Optimus STAV-3690

Your Optimus STAV-3690 Audio/Video Receiver is the perfect control center for
your audio/video system. It combines 500 watts total Pro Logic‘ Surround
Sound power with five equal-power discrete amplifiers, and provides connec­tions for one tape deck, one VCR, two more tape decks or audio/video playback
sources, a turntable, a CD player, and a video monitor, plus front panel audio/
video input jacks for connecting one more audio/video device such as a cam­corder.

Digital-Synthesized Tuner

30 Memory Locations

Multi-J og Tuning

Subwoofer Output

Tape Monitoring

Built-In Protection Circuits

Your receiver also has special sound options.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

delivers movie theater sound for audio/video programs (especially those en­coded with Dolby Surround Sound signals).
sound field than ordinary playback.

SFC Effects

Dolby 3CH Logic

provides a wider

creates a listening environment

that simulates a concert hall, jazz club, recording studio, or a live performance.

5D Theater

provides clear dynamic sound effects by sending audio signals

through the rear channel to simulate stereo sounds.
Additional features include:
Precisely tunes to AM and FM stations.
Let you store and recall the frequencies for up to 30 AM/FM stations.
Offers you a simple tuning method for either stored stations or the entire fre-

quency range.
Lets you easily connect an amplified subwoofer that delivers the very low fre-

quency bass sounds, to bring out the richness and depth of music plus the full
impact of motion-picture special effects, for sound you can actually feel.

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

Automatically turn off the receiver to help avoid power surges or short circuit
damage.

Trainable Remote Control

Lets you use a single remote control for the receiver and other compatible com­ponents connected to the receiver.

The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not supplied).

Note:

We recommend you record the receiver’s serial number here. The number is on the
receiver’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 A rticle 820-40 of the National Electrical Code t hat
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular , specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground­ing system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

1997 Tandy Corporation.

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Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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This receiver is made and tested to meet exacting
safety stand ards. It meets both UL and FCC require­ments.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIAANCE TO RAIN O R
MOISTURE.

CAUTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbo l is intended to alert y ou to the
presen ce of uninsulated d angerous voltage
within the system’s enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the system’s
case.

This s ymb ol is in te nd ed t o inf or m y ou th at i m­portant operating and maintenance instruc-

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tions are included in the literature acc­ompanying this system.

CAUTION

Power Line s —L ocat e an outdo or ante nna aw ay from

power li ne s.
Nonuse Periods —Unplug the receiver’s power cord

when you will not use it for extended periods.
Outdoor Antenn a Groun ding—If an ou tsid e ant enn a

or cable sy stem is connecte d to the receiver, ground
the antenna or cable system so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 80, provides information about proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna­discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See the
example below.

Antenna
Lead-In
Wire

Ground Clamp

Antenna
Discharge Unit

Electric
Service
Equipment

NEC -- National Electrical Code

(NEC S ection 810-20)
Grounding Conductor

(NEC S ection 810-21)

Grounding Clamps

Power S ervice Grounding
Electrode System

NECArticle 250,Part H

Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your receiver, and safety i
a major factor in its design . However, safety is also your responsib ility.

This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your receiver an
accessories. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your receiver. Fol
low them closely, and retain them for future reference.

Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
Cleaning — Unplug t his p roduct f rom th e wall outlet b efore cleani ng. Us e only a damp cloth f o

cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Attachments — Do not use atta chments/accessories not re commended by the produ c t manufac

turer, as they might create a hazard.
Water and Moisture — Do not u se th is pr oduc t nea r water (for examp le, near a b atht ub, w ashbo wl

kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).
Accessories — Do not place this p roduct o n an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table . Th

product may fal l, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Us
only with a cart , stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with th
product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mounting, and use a recommended mountin
accessory.

Carts — Move the product on a cart carefully. Quick stops, excessive force, an
uneven surfaces may cause the product/cart to overturn.

Ventilation — Slots an d op enings i n the cab inet pr ov id e ventilat i on , ensure r e li
able operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these open
ings, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. D
not pl ace the product in a built-in bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ven
tilat ion as specified by the manufacturer.

Power Sources — Operate th is pr oduc t usin g onl y the p ower sourc e ind icated on its marki ng la bel
If you are not sure of your home's power type, consult your product dealer or local power company

Polariz ation — This pro duct is eq uipp ed wi th a po la rize d AC li ne pl ug (a plu g hav in g one b lad
wider than the other). This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. I
you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn't fit, con
tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar
ized plug. If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.

Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on o
pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conve
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

Lightning — For ad de d protec tio n f or this product dur in g a li ghtning st orm , o r w he n i t is le ft unat
tended an d unus ed fo r lo ng per i od s of t im e, un plug it fro m t he wall ou t le t and di sco nn ect the an te n
na or cabl e s yst e m. This w il l prev en t d am ag e to t h e p rodu ct du e t o li gh t ni ng an d p ow er- l ine s ur g es

Overloading — Do not ov erloa d wal l outle ts, ex tensio n cor ds, or in teg ral conv enie nce r ecepta cles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as the
may to uch da nger ou s volt ag e poin ts or short out pa rts that coul d resu lt in a fire or ele ctric sh ock
Never spill liquid of any ki nd on the product.

Servicing— Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers ma
expo se yo u to dangero us vo lt age or oth er hazards . Ref e r al l servicin g t o qu al if i ed se r v ic e pe r s on
nel.

Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to q ual
ified s ervice personne l under the follo wing conditions:

• When the power- s upply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product h as been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust onl
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment o
other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techni
cian to restore the product to normal oper ation.

• If the product h as been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are requir ed, be sure the service technician use
replacement parts spe c ified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the origina
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check — Upon completion of service or repairs to this product, ask the service technicia
to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mount — The produc t shou ld be mount ed t o a wall or cei ling only as rec ommen de
by the manufacturer.

Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat .

Contents

reparing Yo ur Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Positioning Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting Program Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using One Remote Control for More than One Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing the Remote Control’s Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the AC Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

asic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Balance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Loudness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Muting the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tuning the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using FM MONO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

assette Deck/VCR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the VCR/TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 Monitor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Recording an Audio Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Dubbing a Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing and Recording Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

sing Advanced Sound Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Sound Mode Adjustments (Remote Control Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

sing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Resetting the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Training the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

roubleshootin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Returning Controls to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

are and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

he FCC Wants You to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

pecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

ndex to Features by Control Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Prepar in g Your Rec ei ver

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Caution: Make all the necessary connections before you plug in or turn on the receiver.

Positioning Speakers

a

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Halfway Point

Halfway Point

Between Speak

b

b

Normal Listening Point

Person in Listening Area

• Surround speakers generally sound
best if you position them above ear
level.

• To avoid interference with the picture
on a nearby TV, use magnetically
shielded speaker systems. This is par­ticularly important for the center
speaker since it is usually located
closest to the TV.

Between Speakers

a=b

R

a = b

Where you place your speakers (not supplied) can make a noticeable difference
in your system’s sound. The guidelines in this section will help you choose the
best locations. After you use your receiver for a while, you might want to try dif­ferent locations for your speakers.

Bass response depends largely on speaker location. For strong bass, place the
speakers in the corners of the room. If you want even stronger bass, place the
speakers directly on the floor. If the bass is too strong, move the speakers
slightly away from the corners of the room, or raise them 6 to 18 inches off the
floor. You can buy speaker stands at your local RadioShack store.

The distance between the speakers should be about the same as the distance
between the normal listening point and the point halfway between the speakers.
If you place the speakers too close together, you reduce the stereo separation.
If you place them too far apart, you reduce the bass effect and create a “hole” i n
the middle of the sound.

Most speakers have a tweeter dispersion angle of about 60 degrees. Ideally ,
your listening position should be just inside the overlap area of tweeter disper­sion. You can angle the speakers toward you for better stereo effect.

To position your speakers for surround sound, place the A or B (front) speakers
at the front of your listening area, and place the surround (rear) speakers behind
or to the sides of the listening point (see “Using Advanced Sound Options” on
Page 21). Also, place the center speaker above, below, or behind the TV.
Sound might not appear to coincide with the picture if you place it beside the TV

TV

Front Left
Speaker

Rear Left
Speaker

Center Speaker

Listening

Front

Area

Rear

Front Right
Speaker

Rear Right
Speaker

Preparing Your Receiver

Wire Strands

Wire Strands

Conductor

Conductor

onnecting Speakers

Follow these guidelines when you select
and connect speakers.

• Be sure you properly connect all
speakers.

• Do n ot connect t wo pairs of speakers
to a single set of terminals (A or B) at
the same time. When you use two
pairs of speakers, conne ct one set to

Speakers A
B

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and one set to

• Realistic, Optimus, and other high­quality speakers have color-coded
speaker terminals (red for positive po­larity and black for negative polarity).
Use these color-coded terminals as a
guide to help you properly connect the
speakers to the receiver.

• Us e 16-gauge (or larger) speaker wire
for all speaker connections, and con­sider possible speaker locations be­fore you decide how much speaker
wire you need.

Speakers

Preparing the Speaker Wires

Speaker wire consists of two conductors (individual wires) encased in insulation
and is usually color-coded or marked with a ridge along one side so you can
identify each conductor. Use these markings as a guide to help you properly
connect the speakers to your receiver.

Follow these steps to prepare the speaker wires.

1. Cut the speaker wires to the necessary length.

2. Separate the wires about 4 inches on each end.

3. Using a wire stripper, carefully strip about
end of each conductor.

3

/4 inch of insulation from the

4. Twist the end of each exposed wire to secure any loose strands.

Setting the Impedance Selector Switch

Before connecting speakers, check your speaker system’s impedance (see

IMPED-

your speaker system’s specifications). Normally it is 8W. If it is, leave the

ANCE SELECTOR

switch set to

impedance, set the switch to

8W~16W/ SPEAKER
6Ω~16Ω/SPEAKER

L

R

A

B

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CAUTION:

A

CAUTION: SEE INSTRUCT MANUAL

B

. If your speaker system has 6W

SPEAKER IMPEADANCE

816

/SPEAKER

/SPEAKER

6 16
8 16

/SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

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B

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B

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FRONT SPEAKERS

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R

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKER

REAR

SPEAKERS

L

R

AUDIO

IN

PRE OUT

CENTER

AUDIO

IN

Center Channel
Power Amplifier

Amplified
Subwoofer

Preparing Your Receiver

Right Front S peakers A Left

Right Front Speakers B Left

Center Speaker

Note:

Be sure you connect the
receiver’s right and left positive (+) and
negative (–) terminals to the speaker’s
corresponding right and left positive (+)
and negative (–) terminals.

Surround
Speakers

LeftRight

Connecting the A and B Speakers

Follow these steps to connect the right speaker to the receiver’s right

SPEAKERS A

1. Lift the receiver’s

2. Lift the receiver’s

terminals.

FRONT SPEAKERS A R

(+) red lever and insert the ridged
or color-coded conductor’s end into the small hole. Pull down the lever to
secure the conductor .

FRONT SPEAKERS A R (–

) black lever and insert the other
conductor’s end into the small hole. Pull down the lever to secure the con
ductor.

FRONT

3. Connect the ridged or color-coded conductor’s loose end to the right
speaker’s positive (+) terminal.

4. Connect the remaining loose conductor to the right speaker’s negative (–)
terminal.

Repeat Steps 1–4 to connect the left speaker to the receiver’s left

terminals.

ERS A

FRONT SPEAK

Repeat this entire process to connect a second pair of speakers to the

SPEAKERS B

terminals.

FRONT

Preparing Your Receiver

Connecting Su rround-Sound Speakers

You can connect a pair of speakers to the receiver for surround-sound pro­grams. Follow the steps in “Connecting the A and B Speakers” to connect the
speakers to the

REAR SPEAKERS

terminals.

Connecting the Center Speaker

The center speaker gives additional ambience to surround sound. Connect the
center speaker to the
ing the A and B Speakers.”

CENTER SPEAKER

terminals. Follow the steps in “Connect-

Connecting Center Channel and Subwoofer Amplifiers

To increase th e center channel’s output power, you can connect an amplifier to
the

CENTER PRE OUT

plifier.
Y our receiver includes a line-level subwoofer output. Connecting a subwoofer to

your system dramatically extends bass response for incredible richness and
depth. When you listen to surround-sound programs, a subwoofer enhances
your home theater experience by realistically recreating the rumble of an earth­quake, the bone-jarring percussion of a cannon, and more. To use the subwoof­er output, simply connect
level input or to an amplifier to which you have connected a subwoofer.

jack. Then connect the center channel speaker to the am-

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

to an amplified subwoofer’s line-

RadioShack stores sell a variety of suitable subwoofers and amplifiers.

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Preparing Your Receiver

VIDEO

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Connecting Program Sources

Use shielded audio cables with phono
connectors for all audio connections.

You can connect up to six external program sources to your receiver.

TO MONITOR TV

IN

IN

PLAY

MONITOR

SIGNAL GND

R

LINE

RECPLAY

L

R

REC

INPUTOUTPUT

TAPE2

L

OUT

OUT
REC

L

IN

IN

IN

LD/

SAT

TAPE 1

L

R

R

R

VCR/

R

L

PLAY

LINE

INOUT

DVD/

TV

R

L

L

RECPLAY

L
R

REC

INPUTOUTPUT

R

OUT PUT

CONTROL

OUT

IN OUTIN IN

L

R

L

PHONO

R

IN

CD

L

R

L

PLAY

L
R

L

L
R

VIDE

L

R

R

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 possi­ble, position the cassette deck to the
right of the receiver or locate it away
from the receiver.

CD

Turntable CD Player Cassette Deck Cassette Deck

Connecting a Turntable

Connect a turntable with a magnetic cartridge only. Some older turntables use a
ceramic-type cartridge that does not work with this system.

Connect the turntable’s left and right cables to the receiver’s left and right

PHONO

jacks. Then connect the turntable’s ground wire to the receiver’s

NAL GND

Connecting a CD Player

terminal.

SIG-

To connect a CD player to the receiver, connect the CD player’s left and right
output jacks to the receiver’s

CD

jacks.

Connecting Cassette Decks

Y ou can connect cassette decks to the
Connect the cassette deck’s output jacks to the

PLAY

jacks, and connect the cassette deck’s input jacks to

dio) or

TAPE 2 OUT REC

jacks.

VCR/TAPE 1

VCR/TAPE 1 IN

and the

You can connect a third cassette deck (for playback only) to the
dio) jacks.

TAPE 2 MONITOR

(audio) or

TAPE 2 IN

VCR/TAPE 1 OUT

LD/SAT IN

jacks.

(au-

(au-

Preparing Your Receiver

VIDEO

TO MONITOR TV

IN

IN

PLAY

OUT
REC

OUT

CONTROL
OUT

IN OUTIN IN

v

IN

L

IN

IN

IN

INOUT

VIDEO

L

R

CD

PHONO

SIGNAL GND

v

L

R

V

R

L

V

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN

OUT

L
R

TV Monitor LD Player LD PlayerVCR

Connecting Video Sources

TAPE2

MONITOR

V

V

R

R

R

L

AUDIO

OUT

v

L

V

VIDEO

OUT

L

R

VCR/

TAPE 1

L
R

INPUTOUTPUT

VCR

RECPLAY

REC

DVD/

TV

R

L

R

L

R

LD/
SAT

L

V

R

V

L

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN

OUT

PLAY

Note:

If your VCR is monaural, use a Y­adapter (available at your local Ra­dioShack store) to connect the VCR’s
audio output to both the

and R audio in-

L

puts on the receiver.

If you connect two or more video sources, such as VCRs or laser disc players,
to your receiver, you can use the receiver to select each video source. You can
also use the receiver to easily record from the video sources to the source con­nected to

VCR/TAPE 1

.

Connect phono cables from each video source’s audio outputs to the receiver’s

VCR/TAPE 1

ceiver’s

VCR/TAPE 1 OUT

or

LD/SAT IN

(audio) jacks. Then connect phono cables from the re-

(audio) jacks to the source’s audio input jacks.

Connect video cables from each video source’s video outputs to the receiver’s

VCR/TAPE 1 VIDEO IN

receiver’s

VCR/TAPE 1 VIDEO OUT

or

LD/SAT VIDEO IN

You can connect a third video source to the
source’s video output to the receiver’s
dio outputs to the receiver’s

The front panel

VIDEO L AUDIO R

DVD/TV IN

jacks. Then connect video cables from the

jack to the VCR’s video input.

DVD/TV IN

DVD/TV VIDEO IN

jacks. Connect the

jack, and the source’s au-

(audio) jacks.

jacks accept another audio/video device. These
jacks are convenient for temporarily connecting another video source to the re­ceiver, such as a camcorder.

Connecting a Video Monitor

The monitor (or TV with baseband video input) you connect to the
minal can monitor any program you connect to the receiver’s
or

MONITOR TV

input jacks. Connect a video cable from the receiver’s

DVD/TV

jack to the monitor’s video input.

VCR/TAPE 1, LD/SAT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT TO

ter-

,

10

Preparing Your Receiver

-

-

FM

UNBAL

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

75

Connecting the Antennas

Antenna
Tabs

Antenna Wires

Antenna Wires

AM Loop Antenna

Base

FM
UNBAL

75

AM

In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide satisfac­tory reception.

AM Antennas

Assemble the included antenna’s base by swinging the base in the direction of
the arrow and inserting the antenna’s bottom tabs into the base’s slot. Then at­tach the antenna wires to the

Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM reception.
If the receiver is in a rack or on a shelf and there is no room for the AM loop an

tenna, use two screws (not supplied) to mount the base on the wall or another
location as shown.

Notes:

• Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use another indoor
antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.

• Ensure the antenna does not touch the receiver or other metal objects.

• Do not place the antenna near a CD player, a personal computer, or a TV
set.

• If the wire between your AM loop antenna and receiver is too short, you
can add extra wire, available at your local RadioShack store.

LOOP ANTENNA

terminals (bottom two terminals).

LOOP

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

Ground

Outdoor AM Antenna

AM Loop Antenna

Note:

For the best results, use 75-ohm

ANTENNA

Ground

LOOP

ANTENNA

coaxial cable to connect an outdoor
antenna to the receiver.

FM
UNBAL

75

AM

You can also use a RadioShack shortwave antenna kit (Cat. No. 278-758),
which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna. Connect the outdoor AM anten
na wire to the receiver’s AM terminal, as shown.

FM Antennas

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM UNBAL 75

extend it.

FM Antenna

For better FM reception, you can also use a rabbit-ear TV antenna (for indoor
use only). To connect the TV antenna to the receiver, you need a VHF/UHF/FM
splitter (not included). RadioShack stores carry a full line of quality antennas
and antenna connection accessories.

Ω

terminal as shown, then

11

Preparing Your Receiver

75Ω Coaxial Cable

Center Wire

Shielding

Warning:

To prevent injury, read and fol­low all cautions and warnings that
accompany the outdoor antenna.

Caution:

only touch the

The cable’s shielding should

GND

termi n al.

For the best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna. Follow these steps to
connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75Ω coaxial cable.

Note: If your antenna has 300Ω twin-lead cable, consult your local RadioShack
store for the correct adapter.

1. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receiver’s

FM UNBAL 75

Ω

terminal.

2. With a stripping tool, remove about 1

1

/2 inches of the outdoor antenna ca-

ble’s outer insulation to expose the cable’s shielding.

3. Fold back the outer insulation from the inner insulation.

4. Remove about 1 inch of the inner insulation from around the center wire.

Inner Insulation

Outer Insulation

Shielding

5. Pull the shielding to one side. Connect the center wire to the receiver’s

UNBAL 75

Ω

terminal. Twist the shielding to secure any loose wire strands,

Center Wire

FM

and connect it to the terminal.

FM
UNBAL

75

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

Note: Grounding is not necessary for reception, but we recommend it to avoid
damage from lightning when you use an outdoor FM antenna and for better FM
reception. Use a separate piece of thick polyvinyl insulated wire to connect the

terminal to the building’s power grounding electrode system.

Warning: Never con nect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks might
ignite the gas.

12

3

Preparing Your Receiver

Using One Remote Control
for More than One Unit

Note:

component’s
ponent’s remote sensor does not func­tion.

When you plug the cable into a

CONTROL

OUT

IN

Receiver

Remote

Control

CONTROL IN

jack, that com-

CONTROL

IN

OUT

Other Component
with OSR Mark

To the CONTROL IN Jack
of Another Component
Having the OSR Mark

If you also have an Optimus professional series CD player, VCR, or cassette
deck with the OSR mark ( ), you can connect its

CONTROL IN

jack to the
receiver 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 front panel.

1. Connect each component to the receiver as shown in “Connecting Pro­gram Sources” on Page 8.

Note:

You must connect the audio cables between the receiver and the
other audio accessory to use your receiver’s remote control to control the
accessory.

2. Connect the cable supplied with the CD player, VCR, or cassette deck to
the receiver’s

CONTROL OUT

jack and the other component’s

CONTROL IN

jack.

3. When you want to control more than one other component using the re­ceiver’s remote control, daisy-chain the

CONTROL OUT

and

CONTROL IN

connections as shown.

Installing the
Remote Control’s Batteries

Cautions:

• Us e only fresh batteries of the recom­mended size and type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, dif­ferent types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable), or re­chargeable batteries of different ca­pacities.

• Alway s remove old or weak batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic circuits.

Note:

If the remote’s range is reduced,

replace the batteries.

The remote control uses two AAA batteries (not included). For the longest bat­tery life, we recommend alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555).

1. Press and slide open the battery compartment cover.

2. Place two fresh AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the po­larity symbols (+ and –) marked in the compartment. Then replace the
battery compartment cover.

1

Preparing Your Receiver

L

R

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKER

REAR

SPEAKERS

L

R

A

B

A

B

R

L

R L

FRONT SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

DO NOT CONNECT
TV SET OR MONITOR.

AC 120V 60HZ

SWITCHED
100W MAX

0.8A MAX

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCT MANUAL

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8 16

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/SPEAKER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEADANCE
816

/SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

CENTER

PRE OUT

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WOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKER

REAR

SPEAKERS

L

R

A

B

A

B

R

L

R L

FRONT SPEAKERS

CAUTION:

DO NOT CONNECT
TV SET OR MONITOR.

AC 120V 60HZ

SWITCHED
100W MAX

0.8A MAX

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCT MANUAL

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CAUTION:

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/SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

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Using the AC Power Outlet

Caution:

high power consumption, such as a
heater, iron, monitor, or TV, to this AC
outlet. Doing so can cause a risk of over­heating and fire, and could damage the
receiver.

Do not connect appliances with

onnecting to AC Power

Warning:

not use this polarized plug with an exten­sion cord, receptacle, or other outlet
unless you can fully inse rt the blades to
prevent blade exposure.

To prevent electric shock, do

Your receiver has an AC power outlet that you can use to power another elec­tronic device, such as a turntable, cassette deck, VCR, or so on. This switched
outlet turns on and off with the receiver and provides a maximum of 100 Watts.

Before you plug in the receiver’s power cord, double check all other connec­tions.

To power the receiver, plug the supplied power cord into a standard AC outlet.
The power cord’s plug is polarized and fits only one way.

14

5

Basic Op eration

-

-

Warning: To prevent possible hearing
loss, turn

VOLUME

on the receiver or change the program
sources. After you turn on the receiver or
change the program source, adj ust

UME

to a comfortable listening level.

to

MIN

befo re you tu rn

VOL-

The controls on the remote control work the same as the buttons on the

Note:

receiver’s front panel, though some are labeled differently.
Follow these steps to use the receiver.

1. Press

POWER

to turn on the receiver’s power. It takes about 5 seconds to

begin hearing sound.

Note: If you want to find out what a par­ticular button or control is used for, see
Page 23 (for the remote control) or P age
32 (for the fron t panel) to find the page
where the button or control is described.

Note: If you select an other source while

TAPE 2 MONITOR

is selected,

TAPE 2

flashes on the display, reminding you to
disengage the

TAPE 2 MONITOR

function.

2. Select the speakers.

SPEAKERS B

when

A

appears when

is selecte d .

If you connected speakers only to the

SPEAKERS A

press

(or B) to turn on only those speakers.

If you connected speakers to both the

SPEAKERS A

FRONT SPEAKERS A

FRONT SPEAKERS A

is selected. B appears

(or B) terminals,

and

B terminals,

either:

•Press in

SPEAKERS A

or B to turn on either pair of speakers for a two-

speaker stereo effect.

•Press in

SPEAKERS A

and

B to turn on both pairs of speakers for a

four-speaker stereo effect.

Press

SPEAKERS A

and B to turn off the front speakers so you can listen

privately with headphones.
See “Using Advanced Sound Options” on Page 21 for selecting the rear

and center speakers.

3. Select a program source.
To tune to a radio station, see “Tuning the Radio” on Page 17.
To listen to signals from the component connected to

TAPE 2 MONITOR

press

so

TAPE 2

appears on the display.

To listen to a source other than one connected to

TAPE 2

TOR
TUNER, PHONO

does not show on the display. If necessary, press

so

TAPE 2

disappears. Then press

, or repeatedly press

VCR/TAPE 1, LD/SAT, DVD/TV, CD

FUNCTION

on the remote control to dis

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 2 MONI-

play the desired program source.

,

be sure

,

,

To view/listen to the source connected to the front panel
jacks, press
press the remote control’s

VIDE O I N PU T

next to the jacks on the front panel, or repeatedly

FUNCTION

button so

VIDEO

appears on the dis

VIDEO L AUDIO R

play .

4. Adjust
decrease it. Or, you can use

5. Use the

6. Adjust

VOLUME

BASS

and

BALANCE

clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to

TREBLE

MASTER VOLUME –/+

controls to adjust the program’s tonal quality.

on the remote control.

to suit your listening preferences. See “Balance Control”

on Page 16.

7. When you finish using the receiver, press

POWER

to turn it off.

1

Basic Oper ati on

Balance Control

BALANCE

The

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 “Position­ing Speakers” on Page 5).

Loudness Contro l

Muting the Receiver

Using Headphones

For an unusual speaker placement, adjust

1. Select

2. Press

TUNER

. Then press

FM MONO

so

MONO

FM/AM

appears. The sound is monaural instead of ste-

BALANCE

as follows:

to select the FM band.

reo, so each speaker delivers the same output.

3. Turn

BALANCE

until you hear the sound coming equally from each speaker

when you are in the listening area.

4. Press

FM MONO

so

MONO

disappears from the display.

To increase the high and low ranges of sounds for improved audio at a low lis­tening level, press
appears. Press

LOUDNESS

LOUDNESS

(or

To tempo rarily mute the sound, pres s
appears. Press

MUTING

again to restore the audio level.

LOUD.

(or

LOUD.

on the remote control) so

) again to turn off this feature.

MUTING

on the remote control.

LOUDNESS

MUTING

To listen with headphone s (not supplied), insert the headphones’ 1/4-inch plug
into the receiver’s front panel
listen with headphones without disturbing others, press

PHONES

jack. To silence the speakers so you can

SPEAKERS A

and B.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, note the following when using headphones.

• Set the volume to its lowest setting before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high­volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to
the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might
still damage your hearing.

16

7

Basic Operation

-

-

-

-

Tuning the Radio

You can tune your receiver manually or you can store stations in memory.

Manual Tuning (Front Panel Only)

Follow these steps to manually tune to a station.

1. Press

TUNER

. Then press

FM/AM

to select the desired band.

When you select the AM or FM band, the receiver tunes to and displays
the frequency last selected in that band.

2. Press

3. Turn

SELECT

MULTI JOG

FREQ

so

appears on the

to tune the desired station.

JOG MODE

TUNED

display.

appears when you

tune to a strong station.

Memory Tuning

Memory tuning lets you store up to 30 AM or FM frequencies in one of three dif
ferent classes (10 frequencies in each class), then you can instantly tune to a
stored station. The three classes let you group stations so there are fewer sta­tions to search through to find the one you want.

Follow these steps to store a station in a memory location.

1. Press

TUNER

. Then press

FM/AM

to select the desired band.

Notes:

• If you store a frequency in a memory
that already contains a freq uency, you
replace the previous frequency.

• If your receiver is disconnected from
AC power for several da ys, it loses all
the stored frequencies.

2. Use manual tuning to select the frequency you want to store.
If desired, press

FM MONO

for FM stereo or monaural sound (see “Using

FM MONO” on Page 18 ). This setting is also stored in the memory.

3. Press

4. While

MEMORY

MEMORY

want appears, turn
then press

MEMORY

.

appears for 5 seconds.

is on the display, press

MULTI JOG

ENTER

to store the frequency in memory.

to select the memory number you want,

CLASS

so the class number you

The frequency and class number flash, then light steadily.

To tune to a stored station, press
play. P ress

CLASS

to select the class number you want, then t urn

SELECT

so ST appears on the

JOG MODE

MULTI JOG

dis

until
the desired frequency appears on the display. When you reach the last frequen
cy in a class, the receiver automatically moves to the next memory class.

You can also use

STATION

on the remote control to select a station in memo

ry. See “Using the Remote Control” on Page 23.

1

Basic Oper ati on

Using FM MONO

To receive FM stations in stereo, press
display.

You can improve the reception of weak FM stations by pressing

MONO

you get monaural instead of stereo sound.

STEREO

appears. This reduces noise while you listen to a weak FM station, but

appears when the tuner receives an FM broadcast in stereo.

FM MONO

so

MONO

disappears from the

FM MONO

so

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9

Cassette Deck/VCR Features

-

Using the VCR/TAPE 1 and
TAPE 2 Monitor Buttons

You can connect two cassette decks to the receiver. Selecting either

TAPE 2 MONITOR

or
nected to the receiver’s corresponding (

VCR/TAPE 1

Press
cassette deck or VCR you connected to the receiver’s

TAPE 2 MONITOR

Press

lets you hear the playback from the cassette deck you con-

VCR/TAPE 1, TAPE 2 MONITOR

VCR

.

appears on the display. You hear the playback from the

VCR/TAPE 1

TAPE 2

.

appears on the display along with the last pro-

VCR/TAPE 1

) jacks.

jacks.

gram source you selected. You can hear playback or monitor a recording from
the cassette deck you connected to the receiver ’s

TAPE 2 MONITOR REC

source when you press
To return to the previous source, press

jacks continue to output sound from the previously selected

TAPE 2 MONITOR

.

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 2 MONITOR

again so

jacks. The

TAPE 2

disa p

pears.

Notes:

• If you press

TAPE 2 MONITOR

when the cassette deck is neither playing nor
recording, the receiver mutes the current audio source. To hear the audio
source, press

• Do not press
nected to

TAPE 2 MONITOR REC

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 2

so

disappears from the display.

while you are recording on the deck con-

. If you do, the recording is interrupted for

about 1 second.

Recording an Audio Source

Dubbing a Cassette Tape

The receiver sends the audio of the program source you select—

TAPE 2 MONITOR, DVD/TV, LD/SAT, CD, TUNER, PHONO
OUT

(audio) and

TAPE 2 MONITOR REC

jacks.

, or

VIDEO

VCR/TAPE 1

—to the

VCR/TAPE 1

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

VCR/TAPE 1

the

jacks as the source, and the deck you connected to the

jacks as the recording deck. Then press

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 2

so

TAPE 2

appears on
the display to hear the recording. See “Using the VCR/TAPE 1 and TAPE 2
Monitor Buttons.”

Note:

VOLUME, BALANCE

The

, and tone controls do not affect the signal going to

the t ape decks.

,

1

Cass ette Deck/VCR Features

Playing and Recording

ideo Tap es

You can connect four video sources to the receiver. If you connect a VCR to the

VCR/TAPE 1

audio and video jacks, you can copy video tapes from one VCR to

another and monitor the dubbing process.

Playing a Video Tape

To play a video tape, load the tape into the VCR connected to either

LD/SAT, or DVD/TV

. Press the button (

sponds to the jack the VCR is connected to.

VCR/TAPE 1, LD/SAT

VCR, LD/SAT

, or

DVD/TV

, or

the display. To view the program on a source connected to the front panel

L AUDIO R

jacks, press

VIDEO INPUT

next to the ja cks.

VIDEO

appears on the dis­play. Follow the VCR’s instructions to begin playback. If you connected a moni­tor to the receiver’s

VIDEO OUT

jack, you can view the program on that monitor.

VCR/TAPE 1

) that corre-

DVD

appears on

VIDEO

Copying a Video Tape

Follow these steps to copy a video tape from one VCR to another.

1. Load the tape you want to copy into a VCR connected to the

TV

, or front panel

VIDEO L AUDIO R

jacks.

2. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record over) into the VCR con­nected to the

3. Press

VCR/TAPE 1

LD/SAT, DVD/TV

jacks.

VIDEO INPUT

, or

.

LD/SAT, DVD/

,

4. Begin recording and playback on the VCRs.

Important:

Most material performed in public, such as concerts, plays, and
movies, or distributed on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted. The unautho­rized recording or duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copy­right laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines,
imprisonment, or both. Note, however, that in the United States, it is not a viola­tion of U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to record a broadcast television pro­gram for private (in-home) viewing.

0

Using Advanced Sound Options

-

-

-

Your receiver has three special sound options: Dolby Pro Logic Surround, SFC
Effects, and 5-D Theater. These special options enhance the sound you hear
from a program source.

Notes:

• To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Surround
Sound, you need a stereo VCR.

• Dolby Surround does not operate correctly if the signal passes through a
graphic equalizer. If you connected an equalizer to the
jacks, do not select
signals.

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 2 MONITOR

when you listen to Dolby Surround

To activate Dolby Pro Logic Surround, press
the remote control). For Dolby 3CH Logic, repeatedly press the remote control’s

CENTER MODE

or 5 D Theater, press
on the display.

button until

3CHLOGIC

SFC MODE or 5-D THEATER

appears on the display. For SFC effects

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

until the desired option appears

PRO LOGIC

(or

on

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Dolby Pro Logic Surround puts you in the middle of the action. The center- and
rear-channel speakers add incredible realism by directing the sound to the ap­propriate speakers, making you feel like you are really there. Y ou can find hun­dreds of movies, television shows, and compact discs produced with Dolby
Surround.

Dolby 3CH Logic

Dolby 3CH Logic produces a more spacious sound field than is possible with or
dinary stereo playback by combining the front and rear speaker sounds. Select
this mode when you play a Dolby Surround Sound program and do not have
rear speakers. The rear channel’s sound is sent to the front left and right speak
ers.

SFC Effects

You can choose one of four SFC effects—
Hall Effect simulates a large concert hall, best suited for classical music. Jazz
Effect provides the acoustic effects generally heard in jazz clubs. Studio Effect
gives the effect of listening in a recording studio. Arena Effect is ideal for sourc­es such as live performances. Try each setting and find the best effect for the
programs you want to listen.

HALL, JAZZ, STUDIO

, or

ARENA

.

5-D Theater

5-D Theater provides clearer and more dynamic sound effects by outputting au
dio signals through the rear channel to simulate the stereo sound, compared
with a standard surround system which provides only monaural signals to the
rear speakers. Select

5-D SURR.

select

5-D Theater Surround (

Note:

front speakers, enhanced with simulated surround sound from the rear speak­ers. The center channel does not operate.

5-D PRO

for normal stereo sources.

for sources encoded with Dolby Pro Logic, or

5-D SURR.

) produces stereo sound from the

21

Using Ad vanced Sound Options

ound Mode Adjustments

Remote Control Only)

Note:

If you do not use a center speaker,
the monaural signals are only repro­duce d if you se lect PHANTOM.

Center Mode Setting

The center mode setting affects the center channel’s bass signals. It operates
only when you select Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound. Each time you press

CENTER MODE

NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM

plays:

NORMAL

and right speakers play the center-channel bass sounds.

WIDE

— Select this mode if you use a medium or large center speaker. The

center speaker plays the center-channel bass sounds.

PHANTOM

nel sound is sent to the front left and right speakers.

3CHLOGIC

channel’s sound is sent to the front left and right speakers.

on the remote control, the setting changes and the receiver dis-

3CHLOGI C

, or

— Select this mode if you use a small center speaker. The front left

— Select this mode if you have no center speaker. All center-chan-

— Select this mode if you do not have rear speakers. The rear

.

Test Tone

This feature provides a test tone that lets you balance the signal levels between
all your speakers. See “Center Level” and “Rear Level.”

To activa te the test tone, select one of the surround sound modes and set

DIO/VIDEO

sounds a 2-second tone from the front left, center, front right, and rear speakers,
in sequence.

on the remote control to

AUDIO

. Then press

TEST TONE

. The receiver

AU-

Note:

Use the

VOLUME

the overall sound level.

con trol t o adjus t

Notes:

• The center test tone sounds only when you select the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround (except PHANTOM) or 5-D Pro Logic sound mode.

• In the Dolby 3CH Logic sound mode, the receiver sounds a 2-second
tone from the left, center, and right speakers, in sequence.

TEST TONE

Press

again to turn off this feature.

Center/Rear Leve ls

CENTER LEVEL –/+

Press

REAR LEVEL –/+

Press

CENTER LEVEL

Both
ports the center or rear speakers. For example,
Dolby 3CH Logic.

to adjust the center speaker sound level.

to adjust the rear speakers’ sound level.

REAR LEVEL

and

work only for the sound system that sup-

REAR LEVEL

does not work for

2

3

Using the Remote Control

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

.

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

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. Use these buttons exactly as you would use the corresponding but­tons on the receiver.

AUDIO/VIDEO Switch

The remote control can also control other compatible audio/video compo nent s
when you connect them to the receiver’s
Remote Control for More than One Unit” on Page 13.) Set
to control audio components such as CD players or cassette decks. Set the
switch to

CONTROL OUT

VIDEO

to control video components such as a VCR.

jack. (See “Using One

AUDIO/VIDEO

to

AUDIO

TRANSMIT/LEARN

LEARN RESET

RECEIVER
POWER

FUNCTION

TAPE 2

MONITOR

CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL

1234

5678

9

TV

POWER

ASMS

CD

POWER

BEST RANDOM

CD

DISC

MUTING

PRO

ROGIC

LOUD.

0/10

FM/AM

TV MODE

TUNER/TV

AUDIO VIDEO

MASTER VOLUME

SFC

THEATER

MODE

CENTER

MODE

STATION

TV CHANNEL

CLASS FM MONO

– TV VOLUME +

DECK 1 DECK 2

– VCR CH +

ASMS

TAPE/VCR

TAPE/VCR

TEST

TONE

POWER

When you set the switch to
marked in gold next to the button. For example, the button marked

MODE

operates as the radio band switch when you select

mode switch when you select

VIDEO

, dual-function buttons control the function

AUDIO

VIDEO

.

FM/AM

and

TV

and as the TV

Receiver/Amplifier Operation

RECEIVER POWER
MUTING

MASTER VOLUME – /+
FUNCTION

5-D

Receiver/
Amplifier
Section

PRO LOGIC
SFC MODE

5-D THEATER

TAPE 2 MONITOR

LOUD.

CENTER MODE
TEST TONE

Turns the receiver on and off. See Pa
Silences the receiver. Press a

previous level. See Pa

ain to restore the sound to its

e 16.
Adjusts the system’s volume. See Pa
Selects a pro

ram source (VCR/Tape 1, DVD/TV, LD/SAT,
CD, tuner, phono, or video). Repeatedly press
until the display shows your desired pro
Pa

e 15.

Turns the Dolby Pro Lo

ic Surround o n and off. See Page 21

e 15.

e 14.

FUNCTION

ram source. See

Selects between the Hall, Jazz, Studio, or Arena Ef fects, or
turns the SFC Mode off. See Pa

Selects between 5-D Pr o Lo
5-D function off. See Pa

e 21.

e 21.

ic or 5-D Surround, or t urns the

Switches the receiver to monitor the source connecte d to the

TAPE 2 MONITOR

Boosts/cuts hi
levels. See Pa

Selects amon
Sounds test tones from each speaker. See Pa

jacks. See Page 19.

h and low frequency sounds at low l istening

e 16.

the four center mode settings. See Page 22.

e 22.

STAV-3890

AUDIO/VIDEO PROGRAMMABLE

SYSTEM REMOTE

CENTER LEVEL – /+

REAR LEVEL – /+

Controls the relative vol ume of the center spea ker. See Pa

22.
Controls the relative volume of the rear speakers. See Pa

e

e

22.

2

Using the Remote Control

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

g

Tuner/TV Operation

TRANSMIT/LEARN

LEARN RESET

RECEIVER
POWER

FUNCTION

TAPE 2

MONITOR

CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL

1234

5678

9

TV

POWER

ASMS

CD

POWER

BEST RANDOM

AUDIO/VIDEO PROGRAMMABLE

MUTING

PRO

ROGIC

LOUD.

TUNER/TV

0/10

FM/AM

TV MODE

CD

DISC

STAV-3890

SYSTEM REMOTE

AUDIO VIDEO

MASTER VOLUME

SFC

THEATER

MODE

CENTER

MODE

STATION

TV CHANNEL

CLASS FM MONO

– TV VOLUME +

DECK 1 DECK 2

– VCR CH +

ASMS

TAPE/VCR

TAPE/VCR

TEST

TONE

POWER

For these functions, set

AUDIO/VIDEO

to

to control the tuner, or to

AUDIO

VIDEO

to
control a TV. You must train the remote control for TV functions (see “Training
the Remote Control” on Page 25).

1– 9, 0/10

STATION

– TV CHANNEL +

TV POWER
FM/AM

TV MODE

5-D

CLASS

FM MONO

Tuner/TV
Section

– TV VOLUME +

Press to sele ct memory locat ions in the tune r mode. Press to
directly enter t he channel number in the direct tuni n
See Pa

Tunes to the next hi

AUDIO/VIDEO

Tunes to the next hi

VIDEO

Turns the TV on and off with
Selects the tuner band with

Pa
Selects the TV’s mode with

set to

e 17.

e 17.

set to

VIDEO

her or lower memory location with

AUDIO

. See Page 17.

her or lower TV channel with

.

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

set to

set to

set to

mode.

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

/

.

. See

(for

TVs with multiple modes, such as CATV/Tuner).
Selects the memory class with

See Pa

e 17.

AUDIO/VIDEO

Selects the FM reception mode with

AUDIO

. See Page 18.

Adjusts the TV’s volume with

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

set to

set to

AUDIO

set to

VIDEO

.

.

CD Player Operation

CD Player
Section

Before operation:

•Press

CD POWER

to select the CD player operation.

• You must connect the CD player to both your receiver’s
audio jacks for these functions to work.

ASMS | / |

Returns to the be

inning of the cur rent track/chapter or ad-

vances to the next tra ck/chapter.

CONTROL OUT

and

Plays the CD. Durin

play, pressing this button pauses play-

back.

DISC

CD POWER

Selects discs in a multi-play CD chan

Note: DISC

does not work with all CD players .

er.

Turns the CD player on and off (only for CD players havin

CONTROL IN/OUT

the

feature).

Stops playback.

BEST

Selects your favorite pro
CD, press

BEST

. The unit memorizes the track number then

rams. During play of your favorite

plays only the memorized tracks later (when you press

BEST

while play is stopped) .

RANDOM

Plays the tracks on a CD in random order.

4

5

Tape/VCR Operation

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g

g

Before operation:

Using the Remote Control

TRANSMIT/LEARN

LEARN RESET

RECEIVER
POWER

FUNCTION

TAPE 2

MONITOR

CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL

1234

5678

9

TV

POWER

CD

POWER

BEST RANDOM

AUDIO/VIDEO PROGRAMMABLE

MUTING

PRO

ROGIC

LOUD.

TUNER/TV

0/10

FM/AM

TV MODE

ASMS

CD

DISC

STAV-3890

SYSTEM REMOTE

AUDIO VIDEO

MASTER VOLUME

SFC

THEATER

MODE

CENTER

MODE

STATION

TV CHANNEL

CLASS FM MONO

– TV VOLUME +

DECK 1 DECK 2

– VCR CH +

ASMS

TAPE/VCR

TAPE/VCR

TEST

TONE

POWER

•Set

AUDIO/VIDEO

to

• For a cassette deck, select

• For a dual cassette deck, select

5-D

sette deck, press

DECK 2

• You must connect the tape deck/VCR to both your receiver’s
and audio jacks for these functions to work.

OUT

DECK 1/DECK 2

– VCR CH +

Tape/VCR
Section

ASMS /

for a cassette deck or to

AUDIO

TAPE 2 MONITOR

DECK 1

or

or

VCR/TAPE 1

. If you use a single cas

DECK 2

VIDEO

for a VCR.

.

.

CONTROL

Selects Deck 1 or Deck 2 when you use a dual cassette deck

AUDIO/VIDEO

with
Moves to the next hi

VIDEO

set to

.

Press to start pl aybac k. Press t o play the ot her si de of an
auto-reverse cassette deck

For a cassette deck, le ts you quickly locat e and play the
be

inning of recorded material during play.

AUDIO

set to

.

her or lower channel wit h

.

AUDIO/VIDEO

When the tape is stopped, let s you rapidly search forwa rd or
backward to locate a spec if ic section of the tape.

For a VCR, lets you rapidly view a tape ei ther forward or
backward.

Stops playback.

Resetting the Remote
Control

Training the Remote Contro l

T APE/VCR POWER

Turns on th e conn ected VCR wi th
turns on the cassette deck with

Note:

TAPE/VCR POWER

does not work with all decks.

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

set to

set to

VIDEO

AUDIO

.

If the remote control does not function due to strong static electricity, for exam­ple, insert a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip or the tip of a pen)
into th e

hole on the top of the STA V-3690 remote control, then press and

RESET

release it. This resets the remote control.

You can use your STAV-3690’s remote control instead of ones for other audio/
video components. To do this, you must first teach your STAV-3690’s remote
the other device’s remote control commands.

You can program the commands that appear on the remote control buttons. By
changing the position of the

AUDIO/VIDEO

switch, you can program two com-

mands to a single button.

Notes:

• You do not need to turn on the receiver or the other device.

• You might not be able to teach commands from some remotes.

;

2

Using the Remote Control

1–2''

Follow these steps to train the STAV-3690’s remote control.

1. Place both controls 1–2 inches apart with the windows facing each other.

2. Select the

AUDIO/VIDEO

best matches the function—to

VIDEO

for a VCR or television.

switch position. Set the switch to the position that

AUDIO

for a CD player or tape deck or to

3. Insert a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip or the tip of a

LEARN

pen) into the

hole on the STAV -3690’ s remote control, then press

and release. The TRANSMIT/ LEARN indicator flashes.

4. Within 1 minute, press the STAV-3690’s remote button you want to train.
The TRANS M IT/LEARN in dicator lig hts s teadily.

5. Within 1 minute, hold down the other device’s remote control button that
you want the STAV-3690’s remote to learn. The TRANSMIT/ LEARN indi­cator flashes.

If TRANSMIT/LEARN flashes twice, the signal might be too weak. Place
the remote controls closer together and try again.

If TRANSMIT/LEARN repeatedly flashes, the remote control’s memory is
full. Programming errors can fill memory. For example, fluorescent light,
direct sunlight, the two remote controls being too far apart, or a low bat­tery might cause this error. Correct the error and try again.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to teach additional commands.

7. To exit the teaching mode, press

To clear all learned commands from mem ory, press

ER

TAPE/VCR POWER

, and

at the same time. The

LEARN

or wait 1 minute.

TRANSMIT/LEARN

RECEIVER POWER, CD POW-

indicator flash-

es four times.

6

7

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 RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem Cause Suggestion

Power does not turn on. Power cord is disconnected. Plug in the power cord.

Protection circuit is activated. Unplug the power cord, then plug it in again.

The receiver does not respond
to button presses.

No sound. Incorrect connections. Check and correct the connections.

No picture when you select a
video source.

High noise level. Station not correctly tuned. Tune to a stronger station.

Cannot make copies of video
tapes.

Remote does not control cas­sette deck or CD player.

Static discharge has affected the re­ceiver.

The mute function is activated. Press
The volume is turned down. Turn up the volume.
Speaker wires are disconnected. Connect the speaker wires.
Neither set of speakers is selected. Press in
TAPE 2 function is engaged. Press

The selected video source is not set
correctly.

Incorrect connections. Correct the connections.

Antenna not connected. Connect the antenna.
FM antenna still coiled or is not point-

ing in the correct direction.
AM loop antenna not pointing in the

correct direction.
Noise is coming from another electri-

cal appliance.
Tapes are protected by a copy protec-

tion method.
Video connections are incorrect. Check and correct the connections.
Cassette deck or CD player not com-

patible.
Control cable is not plugged in. Properly connect the control cable.
Audio cables are not plugged in. Properly connect the audio cables.

Unplug the power cord, then plug it in again.
(If static electricity is a problem, try to use the
remote control whenever possible.)

MUTING

TAPE 2

the display.
Correct the problem with the selected video

source.

Stretch both ends of the antenna taut and re­position the antenna.

Adjust the AM loop antenna.

Try using an AC line noise filter to reduce the
noise.

You cannot make a usable copy.

This feature works only with Optimus Profes­sional Series components.

.

SPEAKERS A

TAPE 2

so

or B.

disappears from

Returning Controls to
Factor y Defaults

RETURN

Press

Tape 2 Monitor Off
Source TUNER
Speakers A On

Band

Surround Mode Off
Muting Off

on the receiver to return the controls to the following settings.

FM or AM (Set to the last-tuned frequency . If the receiver
cannot receive the frequency, it starts searching for the next
strong station.)

2

Care and Maintenance

our ST A V -3690 Audio/Video Receiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help

ou care for the receiver so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the receiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain
minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Handle the receiver gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage its circuit
boards and can cause the receiver to work improperly.

Use and store the receiver only in normal temperature environments. Tempera­ture extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and
distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the receiver away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of
parts.

Wipe the receiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not
use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the re­ceiver.

Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type in the remote con­trol. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that can de­stroy electronic circuits.

odifying or tampering with your receiver ’s internal components can cause a malfunct ion and might invalidate the receiver’s
arranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If the receiver is not operating as it should, take it to your local
adioShack store for assistance.

8

9

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:

• Moving your radio or TV away from the receiver

• Connecting your receiver to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit
from the radio or TV

• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using
your receiver.

2

Specifications

mplifier

ront Channel Average Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms

From 20 to 20,000 Hz,

With No More than 0.09% Total Harmoni c Distortion

Measured Pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s

Trade Regulation Rule on Amplifier Output Power Claims

ront Channel Surround Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Watts per Channel (1 kHz, 0.8% THD, 8 Ohms)

enter Channel Surround Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Watts (1 kHz, 0.8% THD, 8 Ohms)

ontinuous Rear Surround Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Watts (1 kHz, 0.8% THD, 8 Ohms)

nput Sensitivity/Impedance

Phono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 mV/47 kOhms

CD, LD, VCR/TAPE 1, Tape 2 Monitor, DVD/TV, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/47 kOhms

hono Overload Level (0.1% THD, 1 kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mV

requency Response

Phono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Hz to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB

CD, LD, VCR/TAPE 1, TAPE 2 Monitor, DVD/TV, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz +0/–3 dB

utput Level/Impedance

VCR/TAPE 1 REC, Tape 2 Monitor REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/2.2 kOhms

one Controls

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±9 dB (150 Hz)

Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±9 dB (10 kHz)

ignal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, Short Circuited, A Network)

Phono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 dB

CD, LD, VCR/TAPE 1, Tape 2 Monitor, DVD/TV, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 dB

ignal-to-Noise Ratio (EIA, at 1 Watt, 1 kHz)

Phono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 dB

CD, LD, VCR/TAPE 1, Tape 2 Monitor, DVD/TV, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 dB

ideo Section

nput Sensitivity/Impedance VCR/TAPE 1, LD, DVD/TV, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vo lt Peak-to-Peak/75 Ohms

utput Level/Impedance VCR/TAPE 1, Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Volt Peak-to-Peak/75 Ohms

requency Response VCR/TAPE 1, DVD/TV, Video, LD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 7 MHz +0/–3 dB

ignal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB

rosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB

0

Specifications

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FM Tuner

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 .5 to 108 MH

Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 11. 2 dBf, IHF (1.0 µV/75 Ohms

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.8 dBf (1.9 µV/75 Ohms

Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.6 dBf (23.3 µV/75 Ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 d B (a t 8 5 d B f

Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 dB (at 85 d B f

Distortion Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5% (1 kHz

Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 dB (400 kHz

Stereo Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB (1 kHz

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz (±1 dB

Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ohms Unbala nc e

AM Tuner

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 to 1700 kH

Sensitivity (IHF, Loop Antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 µV/

Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 d

Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 d

General

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Volts AC, 60 H

Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Watts, 360 VA (UL

AC Outlet Ratings Switched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total 100 Watts (0.8 Amps) Maximu

Dimensions (HWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61/8 × 169/16 × 143/4 Inche

(155 × 420 × 374 mm

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 lb 1 o

(9.1 kg

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

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Index to Features by Control N ame

his table lists the control and indicator names found on the front of your receiver, along with the page number where the con-

rol or indicator is discussed. T o find a description for the buttons on the remote control, see “Using the Remote Control” on

age 23.

Control Page

5-D THEATER

BALANCE

BASS

CD

CLASS

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

DVD/TV

ENTER

FM MONO

FM/AM

LD/SAT

LOUDNESS

MEMORY

MULTI-JOG

PHONES

21
16
15
15
17
21

15, 20

17
18
17
15
16
17
17
16

PHONO

POWER

RETURN

SELECT

SFC MODE

SPEAKERS A and B

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TREBLE

TUNER

VCR/TAPE 1

VOLUME

15
15
27
17
21
15

15, 19

15
17

15, 19

15

2

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NOTES

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This product is warra nted by RadioSha ck against manufac turing defects in material and w orkman­ship under normal use for two (2) years from the da te of purchase from RadioShack company ­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
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ori

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fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dama
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty
state to state.

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es, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

the warranty period, take the pro duct and the RadioShack

e or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

htning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs

e; (e) transportati on, ship ping or insurance costs; or (f) costs

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