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Optimus STAV-3780 Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. Center Wire Note Grounding is not necessary for reception but we recommend it for better FM reception and to avoid damage from lightning when you use an outdoor FM antenna Use a separate piece of thick polyvinyl insulated wire to connect the s terminal to the building s power service grounding electrode system Werning Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks might ignite the gas 13 Preparing Your Receiver Using One Remote Control for More than One Unit Note When you plug the cable into a component s CONTROL IN jack that com ponent s remote sensor does not func tion i a Receiver Other Component with OSR Mark 0 Remote To the CONTROL IN jack Control of Another Component having the OSR Mark Installing the Remote Control s Batteries Cautions e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type e Always 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 14 If you also have an Optimus professional series CD player VCR or cas sette 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 pointi
2. Before operation press TAPE or the one connected to your cassette deck to select cassette deck operation The remote control operates a single cassette deck and Deck 2 on a dual cassette deck To operate Deck 1 on a dual cassette deck use the but tons shown in parentheses these buttons do not work with all decks POWER Turns on off the cassette deck 4 7 Press to play the other side of an auto reverse cassette deck lt a 3 PP 9 Quickly locates and plays the beginning of recorded material dur ing play Or when the tape is stopped rapidly searches forward or back ward to locate a specific section of the tape H 0 Press to temporarily stop playback recording Press again to re sume E 10 Stops playback recording gt DISC Press to start normal playback DVD OPTIMUS PRESET O RECALL CHANNEL lt STATON gt TV y lt TUN DVD Buttons Using the Remote Control DVD Player Operation Note You must have programmed the code for your DVD player into the remote control for these functions to work Before operation press DVD or the one connected to your DVD player to select DVD player operation POWER Turns on off the DVD player lt Press to switch the audio input On some DVD players pressing this button switches the angle laa bP Returns to the beginning of the cur
3. the other conductor s end into the small hole Press the lever closed to secure the conductor 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 neg ative terminal Repeat Steps 1 4 to connect the left speaker to the receiver s FRONT SPEAKERS left terminals Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Surround Sound Speakers You can connect a pair of speakers to the receiver for surround sound programs Follow the steps in Connecting the Front Speakers to con nect the speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals Connecting the Center Speaker The center speaker gives additional ambience to surround sound Fol low the steps in Connecting the Front Speakers to connect the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals Or if you are intending to use the amplified speaker as your center speaker connect CENTER PRE OUT to its line level input You can also con nect this jack to the audio input of your TV Connecting a Subwoofer Amplifier Your receiver includes a line level subwoofer output Connecting a sub woofer 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 re creating the rumble of an earthquake the bone jarring percussion of a cannon and more
4. 315 314 328 TV Brand Code GE 601 608 610 611 617 602 628 618 Goldstar 610 623 621 602 Grandiente 635 Hitachi 606 610 624 625 618 JVC 613 623 Magnavox 607 610 603 612 629 Mitsubishi 609 610 602 621 Panasonic 608 622 607 Philips 607 Pioneer 600 RadioShack 610 623 621 602 RCA 601 610 615 616 617 618 Sanyo 621 614 Sharp 602 619 627 Sony 604 Toshiba 605 602 626 621 Zenith 603 620 27 Using the Remote Control 28 CATV Brand Code Jerrold 711 701 702 712 704 713 703 714 716 715 Pioneer 700 S A 705 706 708 709 Zenith 707 717 710 MD Brand Code Denon 904 Kenwood 903 Pioneer 900 Sharp 902 Sony 901 While holding down PRESET press the button for the the device you want to set The PRESET RECALL indicator lights The labels on the CONTROL MODE buttons are for your convenience only You can program any device to any button For example if you do not have a DVD player but you wish to program your sec ond VCR use DVD to enter the code for second VCR Point the remote control to the device desired and enter the three digit code The remote control sends power on off signal for the device If the code is correct the device should turn on or off If the device does not function repeat Steps 2 and 3 and try other codes for the manufacturer If it still does not function you must use the original remote control supplied with your device Notes The remote control keeps the code you program
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6. 810 21 Electric Service Lo ii Grounding Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC National Electrical Code 2 NEC Article 250 Part H Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your receiver and safety is a major factor in its design However safety is also your responsibility This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your receiver and accessories Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your receiver Follow them closely and retain them for future reference Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments accessories not recommended by the product manufac turer as they might create a hazard Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Fo
7. AM and FM stations Let you store and recall the frequencies for up to 30 AM FM stations Searches for the next available AM FM station 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 Lets you use a single remote control for the receiver and other compati ble components connected to the receiver Note The remote control requires two AA batteries not supplied ceiver s back panel Serial Number We recommend you record the receiver s serial number here The number is on the re 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 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This receiver is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets both UL and FCC require ments WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO
8. Page 18 6 When you finish using the receiver press POWER to turn it off Basic Operation Tuning the Radio Your receiver has four types of electronic tuning manual automatic direct access and memory Notes frequencies e For weak signals we recommend manual tuning l Manual and Automatic Tuning A class is a group of up to 10 station Follow these steps to manually or automatically tune to stations Note If none of the tuning buttons on the remote control operate press TUNER first Press FM AM on the front panel or repeatedly press FUNC on the remote control so the band name and frequency appears on the display to select the tuner Press FM AM again BAND on the remote control to select the desired band The receiver tunes to and displays the frequency last selected in that band If A B or C and a single digit number appear to the left of the sta tion frequency press TUNING SELECT BAND on the remote control so the band name AM or FM appears To manually select the next lower or higher frequency press lt TUNING gt once to manually select the next lower or higher fre quency Or hold down the button to rapidly change frequencies and release it To automatically search for the next lower or higher station hold down lt TUNING gt until the display starts to change then release it The receiver searches down or up the band to the next strong station Notes e TUNED
9. To use the subwoofer output simply connect SUB WOOFER PRE OUT to an amplified subwoofer s line level input or to an amplifier to which you have connected a subwoofer RadioShack stores sell a variety of suitable subwoofers and amplifiers Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Program Sources Note Use shielded audio cables with phono connectors for all audio connec tions Note If you place the cassette deck di rectly above below or to the left of the receiver the receiver could interfere with the cassette deck s operation If possi ble position the cassette deck to the right or away from the receiver You can connect up to five external program sources to your receiver DVD 5 1CH INPUT SURROUND CENTER L e 0 SURROUND R CENTER 7 VIDEO OUT TO MONITOR TV 2 Turntable CD Player Cassette Deck Cassette Deck Connecting a Turntable Connect a turntable with a magnetic cartridge only Some older turnta bles use a ceramic type cartridge that does not work with this system Connect the turntable s left and right cables to the receiver s L left and R right PHONO IN jacks Then connect the turntable s ground wire to the receiver s SIGNAL GND terminal Connecting a CD Player To connect a CD player to the receiver connect the CD player s left and right output jacks to the receiver s L
10. appears when you receive a strong signal e Ifyou press TUNING gt at the top of the frequency range or lt TUNING at the bottom of the frequency range the display returns to the other end of the range Direct Access Tuning Remote Control Only Follow these steps to directly enter a frequency l Press TUNER to select the tuner Then press BAND to select the desired band The receiver tunes to and displays the frequency last selected in that band 2 Press DIRECT ACCESS appears on the display with the first _ _ flashing 3 Enter the desired frequency using the number buttons Notes If you enter an invalid frequency for example entering 828 the receiver tunes to the closest valid frequency 830 kHz If you do not press a key within 5 seconds the receiver exits direct access tuning Start over at Step 2 17 Basic Operation Notes If you store a frequency in a memory that already contains a frequency you replace the previous frequency e If your receiver is disconnected from AC power for several days it loses all the stored frequencies Using MPX Mode Adjusting Balance 18 Memory Tuning Memory tuning lets you store up to 30 AM or FM frequencies in three different classes 10 frequencies in each class then quickly tune to a class and station Follow these steps to store a station in a memory location using the front panel controls You cannot store a station in a memor
11. connect an outdoor an tenna to the receiver 12 In many areas the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide satisfactory reception AM Antennas Assemble the supplied AM 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 If the receiver is in a rack or on a shelf and there is no room for the AM loop antenna use two screws not supplied to mount the base on the wall or another location as shown Attach the antenna wires to the AM LOOP ANTENNA and 7 ground termi nals upper two terminals Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM recep tion Notes Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use another indoor antenna or an outdoor AM antenna Ensure that the antenna does not touch the receiver or any other metal object e Do not place the antenna near a CD player a personal computer or a TV set e Ifthe wire between your AM loop antenna and receiver is too short you can add extra wire available at your local RadioShack store You can also use an optional RadioShack shortwave antenna kit Cat No 278 758 which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna Connect the outdoor AM antenna wire to the receiver s AM terminal as shown FM Antennas Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Q terminal as show
12. next higher or lower memory location Selects the AM or FM tuner band Tunes to radio stations Selects the FM reception mode Selects the memory class Allows direct input of the station frequency Select the corresponding memory station During Direct Access enter the station s frequency Controls the sound level of the subwoofer when pressed after SURROUND Controls the sound level of the rear speakers when pressed after SURROUND Sounds test tones from each speaker when pressed after SUR ROUND Controls the sound level of the rear speakers when pressed after SURROUND Selects among the three center modes or 3CH Logic when pressed after SURROUND in Dolby Pro Logic mode Controls the sound level of the center speaker when pressed af ter SURROUND Sets the rear channel delay for Dolby Pro Logic Surround pro grams when pressed after SURROUND Adjusts the level of DSP mode Sets the remote control into the surround setup mode Selects Dolby Pro Logic Surround Selects the DSP mode HALL JAZZ DANCE THEATER 1 or THEATER 2 Silences the receiver Press again to restore the sound to its pre vious level Selects virtual surround mode DOLBY VIRTUAL SRS1 or SRS2 Selects 5 D Theater mode Adjusts the system s volume Turns the receiver on and off Selects a program source VCR PHONO tuner CD DVD TV or LD SAT Repeatedly press until the display shows the desired program source Bypasses the r
13. still damage your hearing To temporarily mute the sound press MUTING MUTING appears Press MUTING again to restore the audio level To increase the high and low ranges of sounds for improved audio at a low listening level press LOUDNESS so LOUDNESS appears Press LOUD NESS again to turn off this feature To bypass your receiver s sound controls BASS TREBLE BALANCE or any special sound options so you can hear the audio at its original tonal quality press DIRECT so DIRECT appears Press DIRECT again to turn off this feature Note When you turn off the bypass feature you will have to reselect any desired special sound options see Using Advanced Sound Options on Page 22 19 Cassette Deck VCR Features Using the VCR TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR Buttons Monitoring a Program Source Dubbing a Cassette Tape 20 You can connect two cassette decks to the receiver Selecting either VCR TAPE 1 Or TAPE 2 MONITOR lets you hear the playback from the cassette deck you connected to the receiver s corresponding VCR TAPE 10r TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks Press VCR TAPE 1 VCR appears on the display You hear the playback from the cassette deck or VCR you connected to the receiver s VCR TAPE 1 INjacks Press TAPE 2 MONITOR TAPE 2 appears on the display along with the last program source you selected You can hear playback or monitor a recording from the cassette deck you connected to the receiver s TAPE 2 MONITOR
14. the button the mode alternates between normal and 5 1CH operations To use this feature using the remote control press DvD TV followed by SURROUND then press 5 1CH Note When you use 5 1CH sound mode you cannot use DOLBY VIRTUAL SRS PRO LOGIC 5 D THEATER and DIRECT modes If you press a button for any of these modes DVD 5 1CH flashes on the display as a reminder 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 3CH LOGIC 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 3CH LOGIC For no rear speakers The rear channel s sound is sent to the front left and right speakers 23 Using Advanced Sound Options Test Tone Notes e You must use the remote control to make these sound adjustments e Use the VOLUME control to adjust the overall sound level 24 The test tone lets you balance the signal levels between all your speak ers To adjust the levels see Center Le
15. 4 Moves cursor right gt Moves cursor down W Decreases volume Increases volume Selects the TV s input mode antenna or line input ENTER enters the selected cursor position Selects channel directly Turns the menu on off Satellite Receiver Operation Note You must have programmed the code for your SAT receiver to the remote control for these functions to work Before operation press TV or the one that you connected to your SAT receiver to select SAT receiver operation POWER a laa gt gt a bP lt lt Number Buttons DISC Turns the power on Moves cursor left lt Moves cursor up A Moves cursor right gt Moves cursor down W Turns the power off ENTER enters the selected cursor position Selects channel directly Turns the menu on off 33 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 Static discharge has affected the re ceiver Unplug the power cord then plug it in again If static electricity is a probl
16. Cat No 31 3045 Audio Video OPTIMUS Receiver Professional Series ree OPTIMUS sravs7e0aupiompeo necewen Professional Series e Optimus STAV 37 Digital Synthesized Tuner 30 Memory Locations Automatic Tuning Tape Monitoring Built In Protection Circuits Remote Control Your Optimus STAV 3780 Audio Video Receiver operates as the perfect control center for your audio video system It combines 100 watts per channel of clean power with modern styling It provides connections for one tape deck one VCR two audio video sources a turntable a CD player and two TV s or video monitors Your receiver has special sound options Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound delivers movie theater sound for audio video programs espe cially those encoded with Dolby Surround Sound signals DSP Effects creates a listening environment that simulates a concert hall jazz club theater or a dance hall Virtual Dolby Surround uses TruSurround tech nology to provide a three dimensional sound field using only the front left and right speakers 5 D Theater provides clear dynamic sound effect by sending audio signals through the rear channel to simulate stereo sound In addition you can connect a multi channel decoder or DVD player with 5 1 channel output so that all five channels and the subwoofer have independent signals Additional features include Precisely tunes to
17. T OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AN This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying this product A CAUTION Power Lines Locate an outdoor antenna away from power lines Nonuse Periods Unplug the receiver s power cord when you will not use it for extended periods Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected 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 antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See the example below Antenna Lead In Wire Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section
18. TAPE 2 and the last program source you selected appear on the display See Using the VCR TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR But tons The VOLUME control does not affect the level of the signal going to the tape decks Cassette Deck VCR Features Playing and Recording Video Tapes You can connect two video sources to the receiver If you connect a VCR to the VCR TAPE 1 and DVD TV or LD SAT audio and video jacks you can copy video cassette 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 vcr TAPE 1 DVD TV Or LD SAT Press the button VCR TAPE 1 DVD TV or LD SAT that corresponds to the jack the VCR is connected to VCR DVD TV or LD SAT appears on the display Follow the VCR s instructions to begin playback If you connected a monitor to the receiver s TO MONITOR TV 1 and 2jacks you can view the program on that monitor Copying a Video Tape Follow these steps to copy a video tape from one VCR to another through the STAV 3780 1 Insert the tape you want to copy into the VCR connected to DVD Tv Or LD SAT 2 Insert a blank tape or one you want to record over into the VCR connected to the VCR TAPE 1 jack 3 Press DVD TV or LD SAT 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 T
19. and RCD IN jacks Connecting Cassette Decks You can connect cassette decks to the VCR TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks Connect the cassette deck s output jacks to the VCR TAPE 1 IN PLAY or TAPE 2 MONITOR IN PLAY jacks Then connect the cassette deck s input jacks to the VCR TAPE 1 OUT REC or TAPE 2 MONITOR OUT REC jacks You can connect a third cassette deck for playback only to the DVD TV IN or LD SAT audio jacks Preparing Your Receiver Note If your VCR is monaural use a Y adapter available at your local Ra dioShack store to connect the VCR s audio output to both the L and R audio in puts on the receiver 10 VIDEO OUT R TO MONITOR TV TV Monitor DVD Connecting Video Sources If you connect three video sources such as VCRs laser disc LD play ers or digital video disc DVD players to your receiver you can use the receiver to select each video source You can also use the receiver to easily record from these 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 IN PLAY LD SAT IN Or DVD TV IN jacks Then connect phono cables from the receiver s VCR TAPE 1 OUT REC 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 LD SAT VIDEO IN Or DVD TV VIDEO IN jacks The
20. are using 8 to 16 ohm impedance set it to 8 16 Q position Preparing Your Receiver Right Front Speakers Left Right _Left_ Center Speaker e 9 O ee ee ee 0000 R_L AUDIO CENTER IN Pre out ga E z now Lo D ogei 5 Ora Eo PA R L AUDIO ENEE l P SS PRO OL A fa 2 B B e RO OLA FRONT SPEAKERS Amplified Sab Nociar Right Surround Speakers Left ee ee Note Be sure you connect the re ceiver s right and left positive and negative terminals to the speaker s corresponding right and left positive and negative terminals Connecting the Front Speakers Follow these steps to connect the right speaker to the receiver s right FRONT SPEAKERS terminals 1 Press open the receiver s FRONT SPEAKERS R red lever and insert the ridged or color coded conductor s end into the small hole Press the lever closed to secure the conductor fre E ERA 2 Press open the receiver s FRONT SPEAKERS R black lever and insert
21. b cb ia CRS REESE SEA SOS RHEE UE TEE Ee eee eRe EAE ESS 50 dB General Power Requirements setin a wees We fo E Gas aa eer en Se elie he ale ated arene A Gua 120 Volts AC 60 Hz Power Consumption swns meses eene e a ad cade Baad oe ded Fed dee Oe 280 Watts 410 VA UL AC Outlet Ratings Switched 0 0 0 0 eee ee eee Total 100 Watts 0 8 Amps Maximum Dimensions MWD ba A ee A a eis ca pach ated 61 4 x 169 16 x 143 4 Inches 158 x 420 x 374 mm WELD Gy Joost IE Se NE Se Le E aE A eat A O BR Oa OR Ne E A 19 lb 14 oz 9 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement with out notice 38 Index to Features by Control Name This table lists the control and indicator names found on the front of your receiver along with the page number where the con trol or indicator is discussed To find a description for the buttons on the remote control see Using the Remote Control on Page 25 Control 5 D THEATER TONE BALANCE CD CLASS DIRECT DOLBY PRO LOGIC DSP MODE DVD TV FM AM LD SAT LOUDNESS MEMORY MPX MODE MUTING PHONES PHONO POWER SELECT SPEAKERS lt 1 STATION gt TAPE 2 MONITOR lt TUNING gt TUNING SELECT VCR TAPE 1 VIRTUAL SRS VOLUME 39 04A99 Limited Two Year Warranty This product is warrant
22. by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas
23. ce receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unat tended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience recepta 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 they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an impr
24. e Hee ce 25 Troubleshooting lt s aie ia Be ge Sree elie Be geld Bele a it OOE mha w Bre le wel Feel ee 34 Care and Maintenance ooooomococcra ene ener en erence e ee eee eee eee eee ees 35 The FCC Wants You to Know ccc ese ec ee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee rere eee 36 Specifications 0 cc cence eee eee ence n eee eee heehee ee een eee eee 37 Index to Features by Control Name 20002 eee ee 39 Preparing Your Receiver Caution Make all the necessary connections before you plug in or turn on the receiver Positioning Speakers R Midway Point Between Speakers a b Normal Listening Point e Surround speakers generally sound best if you position them above ear level To avoid picture interference of 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 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
25. eceiver s audio control circuits Press again to re store the previous settings 29 Using the Remote Control cD 30 OPTIMUS A OPTIMUS CD Player Buttons Cassette Deck Buttons CD Player MD Recorder Operation Note You must have connected the CD player to both of your receiver s CONTROL OUT and audio jacks or programmed the code for your CD player MD recorder into the remote control for these functions to work Before operation press CD or the one connected to your CD player MD recorder to select CD player operation POWER Turns the CD player MD recorder on and off laa l Returns to the beginning of the current track or advances to the next track di Rapidly advances backward forward within a track i Press to pause play Press again to resume a Stops playback gt Plays the disc Number Buttons Selects track 10 Enters 10 of the track number For example to enter track 15 press 10 then 5 might not work with some CD players DISC CD player only Selects discs in a multi play CD changer DISC might not work with some CD players Cassette Deck Operation Note You must have connected the cassette deck to both your receiver s CONTROL OUT and audio jacks or programmed the code for your cassette deck into the remote control for these functions to work
26. ed by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for two 2 years from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE PECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE R PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR ANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE IENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT PECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD SED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect
27. em use the remote control as much as possible No sound Incorrect connections Check and correct the connections The mute function is activated Press MUTING The volume is turned down Turn up the volume Speaker wires are disconnected Connect the speaker wires Speakers are turned off Press SPEAKER so SPPA appears on the display TAPE 2 function is engaged Press TAPE 2 SO TAPE 2 clears from the display No picture when you select a video source The selected video source is not set correctly Correct the problem with the selected video source Incorrect connections Check and correct the connections High noise level Station not correctly tuned Adjust tuning Antenna not connected Connect the antenna FM antenna still coiled or is not pointing in the correct direction Stretch both ends of the antenna taut and reposition the antenna AM loop antenna not pointing in the correct direction Adjust the AM loop antenna Noise is coming from another electri cal appliance Try using an AC line noise filter to reduce the noise Automatic tuning does not stop when searching for stations Stations are too weak Use a better antenna Cannot make copies of video tapes Tapes are protected by a copy pro tection method You cannot make a good copy Video connections are incorrect Check and correct the connect
28. er THEATER 2 seems like a smaller theater Try each setting to find the best effect for your programs DIALOG enhances the frequencies of human voice so you can hear the dialogs more clear ly To turn on a DSP effect press DSP MODE until the desired option ap pears on the display Press DSP MODE to turn off the DSP mode DSP OFF appears on the display Using Advanced Sound Options 5 D Theater 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 5 D Theater provides clearer and more dynamic sound effects by out putting audio 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 Press 5 D THEATER to turn this feature on off DVD 5 1 Channel Input Together with a multi channel decoder or DVD player with 5 1 channel output you can feed sound to all five speaker channels The front L R surround L R center speaker channels and the subwoofer have inde pendent signals for enhanced rich sound The subwoofer channel con tains bass sound only and the frequency range is smaller than the other speaker channels so it is called 5 1 channel system Note This feature is active only when you select DVD TV function Press DVD TV on the front panel to select the function then press DVD TV again Each time you press
29. er Claims Front Channel Surround Power Output 100 Watts per Channel 1 kHz 0 9 THD 8 Ohms Center Channel Surround Power Output sasare eee 100 Watts 1 kHz 0 9 THD 8 Ohms Continuous Rear Surround Power Output 100 Watts per Channel 1 kHz 0 9 THD 8 Ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance PHONO sarar E ee hae sah She ea he ete WS 2 8 mV 47 kOhms CD DVD TV LD SAT VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 Monitor 005 200 mV 47 kOhms Phono Overload Level 0 1 THD 1 KHz 0 0 eee eee enn 100 mV Frequency Response PIO RE a dE AEE EES edie die dd 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 0 3 dB CD DVD TV LD SAT VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 Monitor 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 0 3 dB Output Level Impedance VCR TAPE 1 REC TAPE 2 Monitor REC 0 0 cee ee eee 200 mV 2 2 kKOhms Tone Controls BASS a a it ts a EE 8 dB 150 Hz A E T E TAN 8 dB 10 kHz LAU a a da ae Ba BA OG 7 dB 6 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF Short Circuited A Network Phono atada RS AA AAA 72 dB CD DVD TV LD SAT VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 Monitor o o 96 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 Watt 1 kHz PAI A A a ie 0 75 dB CD DVD TV LD SAT VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 Monitor o o 79 dB Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR TAPE 1 DVD TV LD SAT 1 Volt Peak to Peak 75 Ohms Output Level Impedance VCR TAPE 1 MONITOR TV 0 0 000005 1 V
30. ess this to enter the chan nel you selected with number buttons Using the Remote Control TV OPTIMUS PRESET O RECALL POWER CHANNEL STATION KK J pa lt TV VOL lt TUNING gt gt DIRECT CLASS ACCESS o gt SW LEVEL PRESET V 5 D IRTUAL THEATER RECEIVER POWER FUNC MASTER DIRECT VOLUME STAV 3780 PREPROGRAMMED AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE eee TV CATV SAT TV and CATV Operation Note You must have programmed the code for your TV or CATV into the remote control for these functions to work Before operation press Tv or the one connected to your TV or CATV to select TV CATV operation POWER lt CHANNEL D gt TV FUNC TV only lt TV VOL gt Number Buttons Turns on off the TV or CATV Press to change the tuner channel Selects the TV s input mode antenna or line input Adjusts the volume Selects channel directly On some TVs you might need to press DISC after entering the channel number On some models the functions of the buttons are different POWER Id Number Buttons DISC Turns the power on off Moves cursor left lt Moves cursor up
31. ess you can fully insert the blades to prevent blade exposure Your receiver has an AC power outlet that you can use to power an elec tronic device such as a turntable cassette deck or VCR This switched outlet turns on and off with the receiver and provides a maximum of 100 watts cau ll DON ONNECT E TVSI MONITOR AC 120V 60Hz 8 160 SWITCHED 100W MAX OBA MAX AC OUTLET 6 LESS THAN 80 _ SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Before you plug in the receiver s power cord double check all other con nections 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 CAUTION SPEAKER mpi page bh OR Ba tel SPEAKER AC 120V 60Hz Mee 15 Basic Operation Warning To prevent possible hearing loss turn VOLUME to MIN before you turn on the receiver or change the program sources After you turn on the receiver or change the program source adjust vOL UME fo a comfortable listening level Note If you select a source while TAPE 2 MONITOR is engaged TAPE 2 flashes five times on the display reminding you to disengage the TAPE 2 MONITOR func tion Note To find out what a particular button or control is used for see Page 25 for the remote control or Page 39 for the front panel to find the pa
32. facturers 1 Find the code for your device in the following chart DVD Brand Code JVC 004 010 Panasonic 003 009 Pioneer 000 006 arte reer Samsung 005 011 oy Sony 002 008 Toshiba 001 007 LD Brand Code a Kenwood 103 Mitsubishi 100 Panasonic 105 106 O Philips 104 Pioneer 100 RCA 107 Sony 101 SAT Brand Codes Pioneer 200 RCA 201 203 Sony 202 25 Using the Remote Control 26 VCR Brand Code Fisher 410 426 412 427 425 420 Goldstar 411 409 Hitachi 408 401 406 436 434 JVC 428 430 429 408 414 431 407 Magnavox 414 408 426 403 Mitsubishi 409 420 421 422 423 424 408 407 Optimus 408 432 433 402 418 419 Panasonic 408 432 433 Pioneer 400 RCA 401 406 408 414 405 413 411 415 Sanyo 410 412 425 435 Sharp 402 418 419 Sony 416 417 404 408 Toshiba 405 409 426 Zenith 403 404 417 TAPE Brand Code Denon 810 Fisher 813 JVC 802 815 Kenwood 804 807 Onkyo 809 808 Optimus 800 Pioneer 800 Sony 801 806 TEAC 805 Technics 803 Yamaha 811 812 816 Using the Remote Control CD Brand Code Denon 309 JVC 303 Kenwood 310 321 311 Marantz 323 312 324 Onkyo 320 308 307 Optimus 300 Philips 312 322 Pioneer 300 RCA 302 319 313 Sanyo 313 Sony 301 316 317 318 TEAC 305 306 327 324 325 Technics 304 326 Yamaha
33. ge where the button or control is described 16 The controls on the remote control work the same as the buttons on the 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 2 Press SPEAKERS on the front panel if necessary so SP gt A appears on the display 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 MONI TOR press TAPE 2 MONITOR so TAPE 2 appears on the display To listen to a source other than one connected to TAPE 2 MONITOR be sure TAPE 2 does not show on the display If necessary press TAPE 2 MONITOR So TAPE 2 disappears Then press VCR TAPE 1 DVD TV or LD SAT digital video disc laser disc CD AM FM tuner or PHONO or repeatedly press FUNC on the remote control to display the de sired program source 4 Adjust VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or counterclock wise to decrease it Or you can use MASTER VOLUME on the remote control 5 Adjust the bass treble or balance to suit your listening prefer ence Repeatedly press TONE BALANCE on the front of the receiver until the item you want to adjust appears on the display TREB BASS or BALANCE Then press lt TONE gt until you get the desired sound For more detail on adjusting the sound balance see Adjusting Balance on
34. he 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 21 Using Advanced Sound Optio Your receiver has four special sound options Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3CH Logic DSP Effect and Dolby Virtual These special options enhance the sound from a connected program source Note The tone controls do not work when you select VIRTUAL Mode 22 Notes To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Sur round Sound you need a stereo audio video source e Dolby Surround does not operate correctly if the signal passes through a graphic equalizer If you connected an equalizer to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks do not select TAPE 2 MONITOR when you listen to Dolby Surround signals Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround puts you in the middle of the action The cen ter and rear channel speakers add incredible realism by directing the sound to the appropriate speakers making you feel like you are really there Pro Logic is the standard for surround sound systems Dolby 3CH LOGIC produces a more spacious sound field than is possible with ordinary stereo playback by sending the rear channel s sound to
35. ions Remote control does not work Remote is set to other device Press the CONTROL MODE button for the device to control Code is not correctly set Try re programming the remote control Batteries are weak Replace the batteries Remote does not control cas sette deck or CD player 34 Cassette deck or CD player is not compatible The feature only works with Optimus Professional Series components Control cable is not plugged in Properly connect the control cable Audio cables are not plugged in Properly connect the audio cables Care and Maintenance Your Optimus STAV 3780 Audio Video Receiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the receiver so you can enjoy it for years Keep the receiver dry Ifit 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 cir cuit boards and can cause the receiver to work improperly Use and store the receiver and its remote control only in normal tem perature 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 D
36. jacks The TAPE 2 MONITOR REC jacks continue to output sound from the previously selected source after you press TAPE 2 MONITOR To return to the previous source press TAPE 2 MONITOR again so TAPE 2 disappears Notes If you press TAPE 2 MONITOR when that cassette deck is neither play ing nor recording the receiver mutes the current audio source To hear the audio source press TAPE 2 MONITOR so TAPE 2 disappears from the display Do not press TAPE 2 MONITOR while you are recording on the deck connected to TAPE 2 MONITOR REC Doing so interrupts the recording for about 1 second The receiver sends the audio of the program source you select vVCR TAPE 1 DVD TV LD SAT CD FM AM tuner or PHONO to the VCR TAPE 1 OUT REC audio and TAPE 2 MONITOR OUT REC jacks If you select VCR TAPE 1 DVD TV or LD SAT the video program is sent to the VIDEO OUT TO MONITOR TV 1 and 2 jacks The video program input from DVD TV or LD SAT is also sent to VCR1 TAPE1REC video jack The VOLUME control does not affect the level of the signal going to the tape decks You can copy dub a cassette tape from one cassette deck to another using the STAV 3780 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 the VCR TAPE 1 jacks as the source and the deck you con nected to the TAPE 2 RECjacks as the recording deck Then press TAPE 2 MONITOR so
37. l setting is usually best see Positioning Speakers on Page 5 For an unusual speaker placement adjust the speaker balance as follows 1 Press FM AM to select the tuner then press FM AM again to select the FM band 2 Press MPX MODE so MONO appears The sound is monaural instead of stereo so each speaker delivers the same output 3 Repeatedly press SELECT on the front of the receiver until BALANCE appears Then press L BALANCE R until you hear the sound coming equally from each speaker when you are in the listening area 4 Press MPX MODE so MONO disappears from the display Basic Operation Using Headphones Muting the Receiver Loudness Control Bypassing the Sound Controls To listen with headphones not supplied insert the headphones 1 4 inch plug into the receiver s front panel PHONES jack To silence the speakers and listen with headphones without disturbing others press SPEAKER so only SP appears on the display Listening Safely To protect your hearing note the following when using headphones e Set the volume to its lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level e Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss e 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
38. llow the manufacturer s instructions for mounting and use a recommended mounting accessory Carts Move the product on a cart carefully Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product cart to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation ensure reli 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 Do not place the product in a built in bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ven tilation as specified by the manufacturer Power Sources Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label If you are not sure of your home s power type consult your product dealer or local power company Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If 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 or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conve nien
39. med for short peri ods of time allowing you to replace the batteries without losing the codes However if the remote control fails to operate after you replace the batteries re enter the codes e You can clear all the programmed codes if necessary Press PRESET DISC and POWER on the top row not RECEIVER POWER at the bottom at the same time for about three seconds until the PRESET RECALL indicator blinks three times Using the Remote Control TUNER A OPTIMUS PRESET O RECALL ic TY VOL p SANO TUNING gt b gt 4 gt 7 m O DIRECT ACCESS o lt fa 00 lt O 3 n Sp a4 EN 0 Faw z m OJOO ELAY TM 2 EE T STAV 3780 PREPROGRAMMED AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE E Receiver Amplifier Buttons Receiver Amplifier Operation Before operation press TUNER to select receiver amplifier operation lt STATION gt BAND lt TUNING gt MPX CLASS DIRECT ACCESS Number Buttons SW LEVEL REAR RIGHT LEVEL TEST TONE REAR LEFT LEVEL CENTER MODE CENTER LEVEL DELAY TIME EFFECT SURROUND PRO LOGIC DSP MODE MUTING VIRTUAL 5 D THEATER MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER POWER FUNC DIRECT Tunes to the
40. n then extend it 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 Preparing Your Receiver Warning To prevent injury read and fol low all cautions and warnings that ac company the outdoor antenna Caution The cable s shielding should only touch the r terminal For the best radio reception use an outdoor antenna Follow these steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75Q coax ial cable Note If your antenna has 300Q twin lead cable consult your local RadioShack store for the correct adapter 1 Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receiver s FM UNBAL 75Q terminal 2 With a stripping tool remove about 1 2 inches of the outdoor antenna cable s outer insulation to expose the cable s shielding 3 Fold back the shielding from the inner insulation 4 Remove about 1 inch of the inner insulation from around the cen ter wire 5 Pull the shielding to one side Connect the center wire to the receiver s FM UNBAL 759 terminal Twist the shielding to secure any loose wire strands and connect it to the FM UNBAL 75Q s terminal Inner Insulation Center Wire Outer Insulation Shielding Outdoor FM Antenna Shielding
41. n connect video cables from the receiver s VCR TAPE 1 VIDEO OUT jack to the source s video input Connecting TVs Video Monitors You can connect either two TV s or video monitors to the receiver The monitor or TV with baseband video input you connect to the VIDEO OUT terminal can monitor any program you connect to the receiver s video input jacks Connect a video cable from the receiver s VIDEO OUT TO MONI TOR TV 1 or 2 jack to the monitor s video input Preparing Your Receiver DVD 5 1CH INPUT Note Subwoofer output is obtained only when you connect a subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack If you use a passive subwoofer without an amplifier subwoofer output is not obtained VIDEO OUT TO MONITOR TV R GS SUBWOOFER ouT DVD 5 1 Channel Inputs The STAV 3780 accepts both 2 channel and 5 1 channel input for DVD players and multi channel decoders Selecting the 5 1 channel mode enables the SURROUND L R CENTER and SUBWOOFER output jacks for sig nal processing with multi channel decoder or DVD player with 5 1 channel output 11 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas AM Loop Antenna Outdoor AM Antenna AM Loop Antenna Note For the best results use 75 ohm coaxial cable to
42. ng it at the receiver s front panel l 3 Connect each component to the receiver as shown in Connecting Program Sources on Page 9 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 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 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 Your remote control requires two AA batteries not included for power For the best operation and longest life we recommend alkaline batter ies available at your local RadioShack store Press and slide open the battery compartment cover Place two fresh AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked in the compartment Replace the battery compartment cover Preparing Your Receiver Using the AC Power Outlet Caution Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as a heater iron monitor or TV to this AC outlet Doing so can cause a risk of over heating and fire and could damage the receiver Connecting to AC Power Warning To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an exten sion cord receptacle or other outlet un l
43. ng of the current chapter track or advances to the next chapter track Rapidly advances backward forward within a chapter track Press to pause play Press again to resume On some LD play ers press to pause the playback so you can view a single frame freeze frame operation Stops playback Plays the disc Selects chapter track Enters 10 of the track number For example to enter track 15 press 10 then 5 might not work with some LD players Selects the side of a disc Note You must have programmed the code for your VCR into the remote control for these functions to work Before operation press VCR or the one connected to your VCR to select VCR operation POWER lt CHANNEL gt lt d r n gt DISC Number Buttons 10 Turns on off the VCR Press to change the VCR s tuner channel Press to switch the VCR antenna output VCR s tuner output or direct signal from antenna to use TV s tuner Quickly locates and plays the beginning of recorded material dur ing play Or when the tape is stopped rapidly searches forward or back ward to locate a specific section of the tape Press to temporarily stop playback recording Press again to re sume On some VCRs press to pause the playback so you can view a single frame freeze frame operation Stops playback recording Press to start normal playback Selects channel directly might not work with some VCRs With some VCRs you might need to pr
44. o 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 Modifying or tampering with your receiver s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the receiver s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If the receiver is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 35 The FCC Wan u to Know Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference even when it is oper ating properly To determine whether your receiver is causing the inter ference turn off your receiver If the interference goes away your re ceiver is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by 36 e Moving your radio or TV away from the receiver Connecting your receiver to an outlet that is on a different electri cal circuit from the radio or TV e Contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your receiver Amplifier Front Channel Average Power Output 0 0 0 000 e eee eee eee 100 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms From 20 to 20 000 Hz With No More than 0 09 Total Harmonic Distortion Measured Pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation Rule on Amplifier Output Pow
45. olt Peak to Peak 75 Ohms Frequency Response VCR TAPE 1 DVD TV LD SAT to Monitor 5 Hz to 7 MHz 0 3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio A ia ol a ater SD cea 55 dB Crosstalk taser pce chet siege A A A de uate A EN NETOS 55 dB 37 Specifications FM Tuner FrequenCy RALES eS Se aa eR A E A ale A Bele dae eI A 87 5 to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity pati aos SAAS REA BES Ae eA A EAA aes Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Ohms 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono ee aeua RA aes ae Ls A a EE I ES E 20 2 dBf LOT CO E E pe ciante A ae E E E A se aah A ETTET we abate echo ee Soe aks aed 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio MORO cee cece ete deltaic do Lal delos dedos dedalo dlls yoo Abels gts dedo db pedos a e dodo dla 0 73 dB at 85 dBf SLEPT EOS ayu erie Gis Gi awe Wises ewe Ge UR DOE See bee ee SE A AO He Gi als 70 dB at 85 dBf DISTA A AAC A E ETE SR I edo de dal e Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity ooooooooooooor eee eee 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separations i402 laws rasa parda dada rr td aed ates 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response suea tyron a a T ee eee ee ee eee 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antennas ln puts esse sete gag se a ES che BAO RA tee at ah Beret peti deeds 75 Ohms Unbalanced AM Tuner Frequency Range cos ds sua Loss de dees Sele dele ele De Hue ae A ee ee eel ek 530 to 1700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop Antenna 350 uV m Selectivity orrir AAA Al A Pa eA eae ase 25 dB Signal to Noise Ratio ss 204 346 ck ecb eb
46. ontrol for More than One Unit 2 0 0 0 ec ee ene 14 Installing the Remote Control s Batteries 2 0 ee ee eee 14 Using the AC Power Outlet jig ogee ten A eRe ee ede seed aie ante acetate edt Sere eae ea 15 Connecting to AG PoWer v 50 vac sedi Sem oem Oe Dem Oe AR ee Cee Cin ed cede ie te We ee eee 15 Basic Operationd lt a siaha A a RA a Baw elaine Gate ere Boe a whe dade 16 Tuning the Radio se ss see por nae Olde a lee Slee RR EE dae He Ea a eee eae Oe Se a 17 Usine MPX Modesto dara cares Sa are de cates eat dnt AA A We aah Ae aig We Beas eae Skates abe sans 18 Adjusting Balance cuca a ee am eG ei oe oe A SAE ele rta 18 Using Headphones dvi se ate A ta eee ted cord se dco ater cd IS Gee ea a RE a 19 Muting the Receiver sedas cr ra eb ee he de te AS 19 Lotidness Control miii sade Seve Savalas E A Se ayaa E terete A E A Beata Beatie wee dhe E ates BSS 19 Bypassing the Sound Controls 19 Cassette Deck VCR Features cc ence nee e nee rr rr eee eee 20 Using the VCR TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 MONITOR Buttons 0 0 eee eee 20 Monitoring a Program Source terri a a Seeks ted tedden ae Soe Oe AAA 20 Dubbing a Cassette Tape ispo rp sore rr Hew Oe ee Oe Ree a 20 Playing and Recording Video Tapes 2 ee eee eee eee 21 Using Advanced Sound Options 000 cee eee ee 22 Sound Mode Adjustments Remote Control Only 0 0 cee ee ee 23 Using the Remote Control gecesi cot aie a oe i a cea a aw ee cee a a ee Sew e
47. oper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techni cian to restore the product to normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original 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 technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mount The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom mended 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 Preparing Your Receiver ici a ade Bice ai Sie a a teeter ls Te aw Oe ee ees Shae es a ca lw te 5 Positioning Speakers sss kote aha hand EE aka a bas a arse Wench a aie etal asa naka Das GaSe AE A A 5 Connecting Speakers ied be sce shee eh OE a he A Ee See Gate EA ee a ea oe NR Ee 6 Connecting Program Sources iii A ee a A ee dc ad a AA Eo SO SS See A 9 Connecting the Antennas sss rra A Wed We SAA 12 Using One Remote C
48. rent chapter track or advances to the next chapter track lt lt gt gt Rapidly advances backward forward within a chapter track i Press to pause play Press again to resume On some DVD play ers press to pause the playback so you can view a single frame freeze frame operation a Stops playback gt Plays the disc DISC Turns the menu on off The number buttons and 10 work differently depending on the type of DVD players you are using The two basic systems are A Some models use the buttons as the normal number buttons Number Buttons Selects chapter track 10 Enters 10 of the chapter track number For example to enter chapter track 15 press 10 then 5 B Some models use the buttons as the cursor buttons Up arrow A Left arrow lt ENTER Right arrow gt Down arrow MENU RETURN 10 TITLE O oOo QO AOA A N 31 Using the Remote Control LD Player Operation VCR 32 L B OPTIMUS o D Player uttons VCR Buttons Note You must have programmed the code for your LD player into the remote control for these functions to work Before operation press LD or the one connected to your LD player to select LD player operation POWER laa PP lt p gt i E gt Number Buttons 10 DISC VCR Operation Turns the LD player on and off Returns to the beginni
49. rround speak ers are 6 feet closer to you than the front speakers try selecting 20 ms setting Press SURROUND then hold down DELAY TIME to change the delay time The receiver displays the selected time Effect Level With DSP you can change the delay time to alter the sound effect from 10 to 90 Press SURROUND then hold down EFFECT to change the effect level The effect can vary depending on the source program Using the Remote Control Control Mode OPTIMUS PRESET RECALL lt CHANNEL gt POWER STATION DAH TV VOL BAND TUNING gt DIRECT 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 CONTROL MODE Buttons The CONTROL MODE buttons select the device you want to control The remote control can operate the basic functions of your other audio video device Follow these steps to program the remote control with the correct manufacturer s code number for the device Note Some brands have more than one code listed in the charts If a code does not work with your device try another The listed codes might not work with all models from the listed manu
50. speakers Do not connect two pairs of speakers to a single set of terminals at the same time Optimus and other high quality speak ers have color coded speaker termi nals red for positive polarity and black for negative polarity Use these color coded terminals as a guide to help you properly connect the speak ers to the receiver Use 16 gauge or larger speaker wire for all speaker connections and con sider possible speaker locations be fore you decide how much speaker wire you need 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 Wire Strands Speaker Wire Wire Strands Conductor 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 3 4 inch of insulation from the end of each conductor 4 Twist the end of each conductor to secure any loose wire strands Setting the Impedance Selector Switch Before proceeding to speaker connection be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the appropriate position If you connect speakers with 6 to 8 ohm impedance set the switch to 6 LESS THAN 8 W position If you
51. the front left and right speakers Select 3CH LOGIC when you play a Dolby Surround Sound program and do not have rear speakers To turn on Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3CH Logic press PRO LOGIC until PRO LOGIC appears on the display then press SURROUND on the remote control followed by CENTER MODE to select NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM or 3CH LOGIC See Sound Mode Adjustments Remote Con trol Only on Page 23 for information about each of these options Virtual Dolby Surround Dolby Virtual SRS Virtual lets you enjoy programs encoded with Dolby Surround while using only two front speakers SRS creates a surround sound environ ment from a material recorded in stereo Select SRS 1 for the source that has broad frequency range such as classical or live music Use SRS 2 for pop and jazz recording for smaller audio session atmosphere To turn on Virtual Dolby Surround press VIRTUAL SRS VIRTUAL on the remote control until the desired option VIRTUAL SRS1 or SRS2 appears Press VIRTUAL SRS VIRTUAL on the remote control to turn off this feature DSP Effect You can choose one of five DSP effects HALL JAZZ DANCE THE ATER 1 THEATER 2 or DIALOG Hall simulates a large concert hall best suited for classical music Jazz provides the acoustic effects gener ally heard in jazz clubs Dance gives the effect of a discotheque Both theater modes provide the effect of a movie theater THEATER 1 sounds like a large movie theat
52. 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 in 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 the tweeter dispersion You can angle the speakers toward you for better stereo effect To position your speakers for surround sound place the front speakers at the front of your listening area and place the rear surround speak ers behind or to the sides of the listening point see Using Advanced Sound Options on Page 22 Place the center speaker above below or behind the TV If you place it beside the TV the picture may not coin cide with the sound Front Left Center Speaker Front Right Speaker Speaker Front Listening Area ID A A ql Rear Rear Left Rear Right Speaker Speaker Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Speakers Follow these guidelines when you select and connect speakers Only connect speakers that are rated at between 6 and 16 Ohms Be sure you properly connect all
53. vel and Rear Level To turn on the test tone select one of the surround sound modes PRO LOGIC or 5 1 CH 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 FLch Cch FRch SRch and SLch 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 Center Level Press CENTER LEVEL to adjust the center speaker sound level Rear Levels Press REAR RIGHT LEVEL or REAR LEFT LEVEL to adjust the rear speak ers sound level Subwoofer Level Press SW LEVEL to adjust the subwoofer sound level This control works in any sound mode Note Depending on the sound mode you selected some speaker level controls do not work For example when you select 3CH LOGIC REAR RIGHT LEVEL Or REAR LEFT LEVEL does not work Delay Time In the Dolby Pro Logic Surround modes except 3CH Logic the receiver slightly delays the sound going to the rear speakers You can change this delay time from 15 to 30 milliseconds ms in 5 ms steps Adjust the delay time for the best surround effect As a general guide each step corresponds to 3 5 feet in distance For example if the su
54. y using the remote control 1 Press FMAM to select the tuner then press FM AM again to select the desired band 2 Tune to the frequency you want to store If desired press MPX MODE MPX on the remote control for FM stereo or monaural sound see Using MPX Mode This setting is also stored in memory 3 Press MEMORY The class A B or C and for the channel num ber flash on the display for about 5 seconds 4 Press CLASS until the class you want A B or C appears then press lt STATION gt until the channel number you want appears In about 5 seconds the class and channel number light steadily indicating the receiver stored the frequency To tune to a stored station press CLASS so the desired class number appears then repeatedly press lt STATION D gt to select the channel Or you can directly enter the channel number using that number s key on the remote control To receive FM stations in stereo press MPX MODE so MONO disappears from the display STEREO appears when you receive an FM broadcast in stereo You can improve the reception of weak FM stations by pressing MPX MODE until MONO appears This reduces noise while you listen to a weak FM station but you get monaural instead of stereo sound The TONE BALANCE 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 contro

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