Optimus 31-3035 Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. CAUTION NOT CONNECT TV SET OR MONITOR AC 120V 60HZ SWITCHED 100W MAX 0 8A MAX AC OUTLET 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 to a comfortable listening level Note If you want to find out what a par ticular button or control is used for see Page 22 for the remote control or Page 29 for the front panel to find the page where the button or control is described Note If you select a source while TAPE 2 MONITOR 5 engaged TAPE 2 flashes five times on the display reminding you to disengage the TAPE 2 MONITOR func tion 14 Note The controls on the remote control work the same as the buttons on the receiver s front panel Follow these steps to use the receiver i Press POWER to turn on the receiver s power It takes about 5 seconds to begin hearing sound Select the speakers If you connected speakers only to the FRONT SPEAKERS or B ter minals press SPEAKERS A or B to turn on only those speakers If you connected speakers to both the FRONT SPEAKERS and B ter minals do any of the following e Press in SPEAKERS A or B to turn on either pair of speakers for a two speake2. lend wall abba scare aerated ane 8 dB 150 Hz TODS ieee ieee thee Se oe RE Saas Ge HE ee A EE 8 dB 10 kHz DUPE ate ks Niet ete catia lenses eta asta de ate 8 dB 80 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF Short Circuited A Network PRONO bia chet ye Mate Ab ALAN Cin ead cb 72 dB CD LD DVD VCR TAPE 1 Tape 2 Monitor 0 2 eee tenes 96 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 Watt 1 kHz PRON 75 dB CD LD DVD VCR TAPE 1 Tape 2 Monitor 0 2 79 dB Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR TAPE 1 1 1 Volt Peak to Peak 75 Ohms Output Level Impedance VCR TAPE 1 1 Volt Peak to Peak 75 Ohms Frequency Response VCR TAPE 1 LD DVD 5 Hz to 7 MHz 0 3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio amp reid na pene dee pee deeded Shas Padded 55 dB Crosstalk 29 gai as chy 55 26 Specifications FM Tuner Frequency ata ge aid Rae alee nay 87 5 to 10
3. 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 a NEC Section 810 21 Grounding Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Article 250 Part H Electric Service NEC National Electrical Code 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 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 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 prod
4. He nade ee nd eee ca eevee 26 Index to Features by Control Name 2 2 2 00 cece eee eee eee eee eee eee 28 Preparing Your Receiver Caution Make all the necessary connections before you plug in or turn on the receiver Positioning Speakers R Halfway Point Between Speake a a b Q Person in Listening Area e 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 par ticularly 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 dif ferent 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 po
5. Power Requirements 120 Volts AC 60 Hz Power Consumption sue pees pea adn 200 Watts 300 VA UL AC Outlet Ratings 5 Total 100 Watts 0 8 Amps Maximum Dimensions HWD 51 2 169 16 x 1215 16 Inches 140 x 420 x 328 mm Rena toric arc Cfo a ie ar eee 15 lbs 13 oz 7 2 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 27 Index Features by Control 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 22 Control BALANCE BASS BEST CLASS FM MONO FM AM LD DVD MEMORY MUTING NORMAL PHANTOM PHONES PHONO POWER RANDOM RETURN SELECT SFC MODE SPEAKERS A and B SUPER BASS TAPE 2 MONITOR TREBLE TUNER TUNING VCR TAPE 1 VOLUME WIDE 28 29 30 31 7 6 RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is
6. only touch the GND terminal For the best radio reception use an outdoor antenna Follow these steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75Q cable Note If your antenna has 3000 twin lead cable consult your local RadioShack store for the correct adapter 1 Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receiver s FM UNBAL 750 terminal 2 With a stripping tool remove about 11 2 inches of the 750 cable s outer insulation to expose the cable s shielding 3 Fold back the insulation from the inner insulation 4 Remove about 1 inch of the inner insulation from around the center wire Inner Insulation Center Outer Insulation 7 Shielding 5 Pull the shielding to one side Connect the center wire to the receiver s FM UNBAL 750 terminal Twist the shielding to secure any loose wire strands and connect it to the GND terminal FM Outdoor Antenna Shielder Core AM 75 4 LOOP ANTENNA GND GND 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 GND terminal to an earth ground such as a metal cold water pipe Warning Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks might ignite the gas Preparing Your Receiver Using One Remote Control for Mo
7. 30 Memory Locations Let you store and recall the frequencies for up to 30 AM FM stations Super Bass Creates richer fuller sound by enhancing the bass portion of the program Tape Monitoring Lets you listen to the actual recording as you record if your tape deck has a tape monitoring feature Built In Protection Circuits Turn off the receiver to help prevent damage if a power surge or short circuit occurs Remote Control Lets you use a single remote control for the receiver and other compatible com ponents connected to the receiver We recommend you record the receiver s serial number here The serial 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 article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground ing system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under one or more of the following Patents U S Number 3 959 590 Canadian Numbers 1 004 603 and 1 037 877 Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark
8. STAV 3560 per Channel into 8 Ohms From 40 to 20 000 Hz With No More than 0 9 Total Harmonic Distortion Measured Pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation Rule on Amplifier Output Power Claims Front Channel Surround Power Output 70 Watts per Channel STAV 3570 60 Watss per Channel STAV 3560 Center Channel Surround Power Output 70 Watts STAV 3570 60 Watts STAV 3560 Continuous Rear Surround Power Output 70 Watts STAV 3570 60 Watts STAV 3560 per Channel 1 kHz 0 8 THD 8 Ohms Dynamic Power Output 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 170 Watts 160 Watts 130 Watts STAV 3570 110 Watts 100 Watts 70 Watts STAV 3560 Input Sensitivity Impedance PROMO gates tak dota ania het eke Bega BU deeded ates eae 2 8 mV 47 CD LD DVD VCR TAPE 1 2 200 mV 47 kOhms Phono Overload Level 0 1 THD 1 KHZ roniti ect eee 100 mV Frequency Response PHONO ci deca s ance ip akan headin Ashish paca 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 0 3 dB CD LD DVD VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 Monitor 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 0 3 dB Output Level Impedance VCR TAPE 1 REC 2 Monitor REC 00000 cee eee 200 mV 2 2 kOhms Tone Controls BASS
9. used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark 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 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this sys tem to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT 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 This symbol is intended to alert you to the J presence of uninsulated dangerous 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 symbol is intended to inform you that im portant operating and maintenance instruc tions are included in the literature acc ompanying this system WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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
10. warranted against defects for 2 years from date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal ers Within this period we will repair it without charge for parts and labor Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store War ranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to mis use or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIOSHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limi tation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We Service What We Sell 9 94 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 lt ARB1484 A gt Printed in Malaysia
11. 8 MHz Usable Sensitivity 0 0 0 EE a Er tet Mono 11 2 dBf IHF 1 0 uV 75 Ohms 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity MORO RET ERE 16 8 dBf 1 9 uV 75 Ohms DISKO sca ine ann Aa eae Oe Ae CRU Rage Leanne Heat 38 6 dBf 23 3 uV 75 Ohms Signal to Noise Ratio age Pagadian Phe baad Headed Hdd dae oa dled 73 dB at 85 Stergo eradicate aces A nett trad Sale Pal Ak ar tC NN ran aint tC Nana erates ate 70 dB at 85 dBf Distortion StereO err eee eee ete ae gee Biches deen ted aed 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 0 0 06 c cette 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo SeparatioN far Mate nee aed a Gear Sea renter Fee E whee Mace 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency oee iin eee eet ene eee 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna saith a Naess od Ne 75 Ohms Unbalanced AM Tuner Frequency Range di ha ee iia a BA Bae ee adie 530 to 1700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop Antenna lt s au ene 350 uV m we DAS Dee kee hai ecard ate ea Ra trade dete ek a oat fata tae ag 25 dB Signal to Noise Ratio ids pte ee peed Pe peed ee ead de pada bee peewee ade 50 dB General
12. AKERS Amplified Subwoofer Right Surround Speakers Left Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the A and B Speakers Note sure connect the Follow these steps to connect the right speaker to the receiver s right FRONT receiver s right and left positive and SPEAKERS A terminals negative terminals to the speaker s corresponding right and left positive 1 Press the receiver s FRONT SPEAKERS A R red lever and insert the and negative terminals ridged or color coded conductor s end into the small hole Pull back the lever to secure the conductor 2 Press the receiver s FRONT SPEAKERS A black lever and insert the other conductor s end into the small hole Pull back the lever 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 negative terminal Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to connect the left speaker to the receiver s FRONT SPEAKERS L terminals Repeat this entire process to connect a second pair of speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals Connecting Surround Sound Speakers You can connect a pair of speakers to the receiver s REAR SPEAKERS terminals for surround sound programs Follow the steps in Connecting the A and B Speakers Connecting the Center Speaker The center speaker gives additio
13. Cat No 31 3035 3036 Digital Synthesize EELA Audio Video Professional Seri Surround Receive STAV 3560 3570 OPTIMUS POWER OPTIMUS 6stav s570 DIGITAL SYNTHESIZED AUDIO VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER Professional Series SFC MODE PROLOGIC Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Introducing the Optimus STAV 3560 3570 Your Optimus STAV 3560 3570 Digital Synthesized A V Surround Receiver is the perfect control center for your audio video system It combines 60 watts per channel STAV 3560 or 100 watts per channel STAV 3570 of clean power with modern stylingl And it provides connections for one tape deck one audio video source one more tape deck or audio video playback source a turntable a CD player and a video monitor Your receiver also has four special sound options Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound delivers movie theater sound for audio video programs especially those encoded with Dolby Surround Sound signals Dolby 3CH Logic provides a wider sound field than ordinary playback Studio Effect simulates the ambiance of a recording studio adding extra richness to your music Simulated Surround gives you a surround sound effect even when you listen to monaural sources Additional features include Digital Synthesized Tuner Precisely tunes to AM and FM stations Automatic Tuning Searches for the next available AM FM station
14. ER Then press FM AM to select the desired band Using either manual or automatic tuning select the frequency you want to store If desired press FM MONO for FM monaural sound see Using FM Mono on Page 17 This setting is stored in the memory Press MEMORY MEMORY lights and ch and the class number 1 2 or 3 flash on the display for about 5 seconds While MEMORY is on the display press CLASS until the class number you want 1 3 appears on the display Then press STATION lt until the station number you want appears on the display The station number lights steadily indicating the receiver memorized the frequency Repeat these steps to store additional frequencies To tune to a stored frequency press CLASS so the desired class number appears on the display then press STATION 4 gt to select the station Basic Operation Using FM Mono To receive FM stations in stereo press FM MONO until MONO disappears from the display STEREO appears on the display when you receive an FM broadcast in stereo You can improve the reception of weak FM stations by pressing FM MONO until MONO appears This reduces noise while you listen to a weak FM station but you get monaural instead of stereo sound Balance Control The 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 control setting
15. PE 1 or LD DVD the audio and video program are also sent to the TO MONITOR jacks The VOLUME control does not affect the level of the signal going to the tape decks 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 the VCR TAPE 1 jacks as the source and the deck you connected to the TAPE 2 REC jacks as the recording deck Then press TAPE 2 MONITOR until TAPE 2 and the last program source you selected appear on the display See Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR Button Cassette Deck VCR Features Playing and Recording Video Tapes 18 You can connect two video sources to the receiver If you connect a VCR to the VCR TAPE 1 and LD DVD audio and video jacks you can copy video cassette tapes from one VCR to another and monitor the dubbing process Playing a Video Cassette Tape To play a video tape load the tape into the VCR connected to either VCR TAPE 1 or LD DVD Press the button VCR TAPE 1 or LD DVD that corresponds to the jack the VCR is connected to VCR or LD DVD appears on the display Follow the VCR s instructions to begin playback If you connected a monitor to the receiver s TO MONITOR TV jack you can view the program on that monitor Copying a Video Cassette Tape Follow these steps to copy a video tape from one VCR to another 1 Load the tap
16. UDIO See Page 24 TAPE 2 MONITOR Switches the receiver to monitor the source connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks See Page 18 S BASS Press to enhance bass sound with AUDIOeSURROUND set to AUDIO MUTING Silences the receiver Press again to restore the sound to its previous level See Page 15 9 STATION gt Press to move the next higher or lower station in memory CLASS Press to select the class of the station in memory FM MONO Press to disable the FM stereo mode to improve reception of weaker FM stations 21 Using the Remote Control CD Player Section Before operation set AUDIOeSURROUND to AUDIO Note You must connect the CD changer both to your receiver s CONTROL OUT and audio jacks for these functions to work CD POWER Turns the CD player on and off only for CD players having the CONTROL IN OUT feature 44 ASMS gt gt Returns to the beginning of the current track or advances to the next track lt DISC SELECT gt Selects discs in a multi play CD changer Note Some CD players might not function with DISC SELECT rE gt Plays the CD D CD Player o Stops play Section 3 Oe Press to temporarily stop play Press again to resume RANDOM Starts random playback Tape Sectic BEST With a CD changer that has a BEST track memory function STATON such as an Optimus Professional Series CD 8200 8300 SS 8400 press to sele
17. Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR Button Recording a Program Source Dubbing a Cassette Tape 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 1 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 IN jacks 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 jacks The TAPE 2 REC jacks continue to output the previously selected source when you press TAPE 2 MONITOR To return to the previous source press TAPE 2 MONITOR again so TAPE 2 dis appears Notes If you press TAPE 2 MONITOR when that cassette deck is neither playing nor recording the receiver mutes the current audio source To hear the audio source press TAPE 2 MONITOR until TAPE 2 disappears from the display Do not press TAPE 2 MONITOR while you are recording on the deck con nected to TAPE 2 REC If you do the recording is interrupted for about 1 second The receiver sends the audio program source you select VCR TAPE 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR CD TUNER PHONO to the VCR TAPE 1 OUT audio and TAPE 2 MONITOR REC jacks if you select VCR TA
18. an PHANTOM before adjusting the center level Slide AUDIOeSURROUND to SURROUND Then press REAR LEVEL to adjust the rear speakers sound level while in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Simu lated Surround mode Delay Time Notes In the Simulated Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround modes the receiver slightly delays the sound going to the rear speakers You can change the delay time from 5 to 30 milliseconds ms in 2 ms steps Adjust this for the best sur round effect e For Dolby Pro Logic Surround the delay is preset to 5 mS e The delay time does not affect the Stu dio Effect mode Slide AUDIOeSURROUND to SURROUND Then press and hold DELAY TIME to change the delay time The receiver displays the selected time 20 Using the Remote Control 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 but tons on the receiver AUDIO SURROUND Switch Set the switch to AUDIO to control audio components such as CD players or cassette decks Set the switch to SURROUND when setting the surround sound options SURROUND 7 l lt lt asms_ gt gt AUDIO o When you set the switch to SURROUND dual functio
19. are incorrect You cannot make a good copy Check and correct the connections Remote does not control cassette deck or CD player Returning Controls to Factory Defaults Cassette deck or CD player is not compatible Control cable is not plugged in Audio cables are not plugged in The feature only works with Optimus Pro fessional Series components Properly connect the control cable Properly connect the audio cables Press RETURN to return the controls to the following settings Tape 2 Monitor Off Source TUNER FM Set to the last tuned frequency If the receiver Band cannot receive the frequency it starts searching for the next strong station Surround Mode Off Muting Off Super Bass Off 23 Your Optimus STAV 3560 3570 Digital Synthesized A V Surround Receiver is an example of superior design craftsman ship The following suggestions will help you 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 Tempera ture extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or
20. ct and play your favorite CD track COM ABBE BOG Tape Section GO Before operation Ors Set AUDIOeSURROUND to AUDIO SYSTEM REMOTE Fora dual cassette deck select DECK 1 or DECK 2 If you use a single cassette deck press DECK 2 You must connect the cassette deck both to your receiver s CONTROL OUT and audio jacks for these functions to work gt Press to start normal play lt Press to play the reverse side of an auto reverse cassette deck Press to temporarily stop playback recording Press again to resume o Press to stop the operation 44 and gt gt Lets you quickly locate and play the beginning of recorded material during play When the tape is stopped lets you rapidly search forward or backward to locate a specific section of the tape DECK 1 DECK 2 Selects Deck 1 or Deck 2 when you use a dual cassette deck TAPE POWER Turns on off the cassette deck Note TAPE POWER does not work with all Optimus Profes sional Series cassette decks 22 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 Solution Power does not turn on Power cord is disconnected Protection circuit is activated Plug in the power cord Unplug the power cord t
21. ct phono cables from a VCR s audio outputs to the receiver s VCR TAPE 1 or LD DVD IN audio jacks Then connect phono cables from the receiver s VCR TAPE 1 OUT audio jacks to the VCR s audio input jacks Connect video cables from each video source s video outputs to the receiver s VCR TAPE 1 or LD DVD VIDEO IN jacks Then connect video cables from the receiver s VCR TAPE 1 VIDEO OUT jack to the VCR s video input Connecting a Video Monitor 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 VCR TAPE 1 or LD DVD input jacks Connect a video cable from the receiver s VIDEO OUT TO MONITOR TV jack to the monitor s video input Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas AM Loop Antenna Note For the best results use 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna to the receiver 10 In many cities the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide adequate 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 AM LOOP ANTENNA and GND terminals bottom two terminals 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 fo
22. e 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 GND terminal Connecting Cassette Deck s You can connect cassette decks to the VCR TAPE 1 and the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks Connect the cassette deck s output jacks to the VCR TAPE 1 IN audio or TAPE 2 MONITOR PLAY jacks and connect the cassette deck s input jacks to the VCR TAPE 1 OUT audio or TAPE 2 MONITOR REC jacks You can connect a third cassette deck for playback only to the LD DVD IN audio jacks 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 and R IN jacks Preparing Your Receiver Note If your VCR is monaural use a Y adapter available at your local RadioShack store to connect the VCR s audio output to both the L and R audio inputs on the receiver Connecting Video Sources If you connect two video sources such as VCRs laser disc LD players or dig ital video disc DVD players to your receiver you can use the receiver to switch between viewing the sources You can also use the receiver to easily record from the video sources to the source connected to VCR TAPE 1 VCR LD DVD Player TV Monito Conne
23. e to help you properly con nect the speakers to the receiver Use 16 gauge or larger speaker wire for all speaker connections and con sider possible speaker locations before 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 Right Front B Speakers Left Right Front A Speakers Left Center Speaker 6 ORO I _ al Te ese AUDIO ORO M FRONT SPEAKERS f 5 ah DSS tO T WOOFER SPEAKER spE
24. e you want to copy into the VCR connected to LD DVD 2 Load blank tape or one you want to record over into the VCR con nected to the VCR TAPE 1 jacks 3 Press LD DVD 4 Begin recording and playback on the VCRs Using Advanced Sound Options Notes e To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Surround Sound you need a stereo VCR e Dolby Surround does not operate cor rectly 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 sig nale Your receiver has four special sound options Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3CH Logic Studio Effect Surround and Simulated Surround These special options enhance a program source Notes To activate Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3CH Logic press DOLBY PRO LOGIC then press CENTER MODE on the remote control to select the Dolby Pro Logic options normal wide or phatom or Dolby 3CH Logic For studio effect or simulated surround press SFC MODE until the desired option appears on the display On the remote control press SURR MODE to select the sound options when you select the Dolby Pro Logic use CENTER MODE to make a selection see Sound Mode Adjustments Remote Control Only on Page 20 Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround puts you in the middle of the action The center and rear channel speakers add
25. hen plug it in again The receiver does not respond to button presses Static discharge has affected con trol Unplug the power cord then plug it in again If static electricity is a problem use the remote control as much as possible No sound Incorrect connections The mute function is activated The volume is turned down Speaker wires are disconnected Neither set of speakers is selected Check and correct the connections Press MUTING Turn up the volume Connect the speaker wires Press in SPEAKERS A or B No picture when you select a video source The selected video source is not set correctly Incorrect connections Correct the problem with the selected video source Correct the connections High noise level Station not correctly tuned Antenna not connected FM antenna still coiled or is not pointing in the correct direction AM loop antenna not pointing in the correct direction Noise is coming from another elec trical appliance Tune to a stronger station Connect the antenna 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 Tuning does not automatically stop when searching for FM stations Stations are too weak Use a better antenna Cannot make copies of video tapes Tapes are protected by a copy restriction method Video connections
26. incredible realism by directing the sound to the appropriate speakers making you feel like you are really there You 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 ordinary 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 speakers Studio Effect Studio Effect gives the effect of listening in a recording studio The front speak ers provide normal stereo and the rear speakers provide a subtly reverberated sound Select this mode when you listen to sources not encoded with Dolby Surround Simulated Surround Simulated Surround simulates a surround effect when you listen to a monaural mono source Using Advanced Sound Options Sound Mode Adjustments Center Mode Setting Remote Control Only 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 Note you do not use a center speaker Each time you press CENTER MODE on the remote control the setting changes the monaural signals are only repro and the receiver s corresponding indicator lights NORMAL WIDE or PHAN duced if you select PHANTOM TOM Dolby Pro Logic Surround o
27. int 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 dis persion You can angle the speakers toward you for better stereo effect To position your speakers for surround sound place the A or B speakers at the front of your listening area and place the surround speakers behind or to the sides of the listening point see Using Advanced Sound Options 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 Rear Channel Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Speakers Follow these guidelines when you select and connect speakers e Only connect speakers that are rated at between 8 and 16 Ohms Be sure you properly connect all speakers Do not connect two pairs of speakers to a single set of terminals A or B at the same time When you use two pairs of speakers connect one set to Speakers A and one set to Speakers B Realistic Optimus and other high quality speakers have color coded speaker terminals red for positive polarity and black for negative polar ity Use these color coded terminals as a guid
28. is usually best see Position ing Speakers on Page 5 For an unusual speaker placement adjust BALANCE as follows 1 Select TUNER Then press FM AM to select the FM band 2 Press FM MONO until MONO appears The sound is monaural instead of stereo 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 until MONO disappears from the display Muting the Receiver To temporarily mute the sound press MUTING on the remote control MUTING appears Press MUTING again to restore the audio level Using Headphones 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 set A and B SPEAKERS to the out position and turn off any special sound options 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 volume to a comfortable level Do listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume 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 Cassette Deck VCR Features Using the VCR TAPE 1 Button
29. 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 con trol 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 24 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 e Moving your radio 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 25 Specifications Amplifier Front Channel Average Power Output 100 Watt STAV 3570 60 Watts
30. n buttons control the func tion marked in gold next to the button For example the button marked TEST TONE and RETURN operates as the test tone function when you set the switch to SURROUND and returns the system to default settings when you set the switch to AUDIO Receiver Amplifier Section Receive oo Amplifie FUNCTION Selects a program source VCR Tape 1 LD DVD CD tuner SA Section or phono Repeatedly press FUNCTION until the display ogo shows your desired program source See 14 MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the system s volume See 14 OPTIMUS AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE CENTER MODE Selects among the three center modes or 3CH Logic See Page 21 CENTER LEVEL Controls the relative volume of the center speaker with AUDIO SURROUND set to AUDIO See Page 21 REAR LEVEL Controls the relative volume of the rear speakers with AUDIOeSURROUND set to SURROUND See Page 21 TEST TONE Sounds test tones from each speaker with AUDIOeSUR ROUND set to SURROUND See Page 21 DELAY TIME Sets the rear channel delay for Dolby Pro Logic Surround and Simulated Surround programs with AUDIOeSURROUND set to SURROUND See Page 21 SURR MODE Selects between Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Simulated Sur round sound See Page 20 RECEIVER POWER Turns the receiver on and off See Page 14 RETURN Returns the receiver to its default settings with AUDIOeSUR ROUND set to A
31. nal ambience to surround sound Connect the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals Follow the steps in Con necting the A and B Speakers Connecting a Subwoofer Amplifier STAV 3570 Only Your 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 earth quake the bone jarring percussion of a cannon and more To use this output simply connect it to an amplified subwoofer s line level input or to an amplifier connected to a subwoofer RadioShack stores sell a variety of suitable subwoofers and amplifiers Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Program Sources You can connect up to five external program sources to your receiver at one time OUT IN IN TO MONITOR TV PLAY Turntable Cassette Deck Cassette Deck CD Player Note Use shielded audio cables with phono connectors for all audio connec tions 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 possi ble position the cassette deck to the right of the receiver or locate it away from the receiver Connecting a Turntable Connect a turntable with a magnetic cartridg
32. plug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qual ified 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 lf the 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 improper adjustment ol other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techni cian to restore the product to normal operation lf the product has been dropped or damaged 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 recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other prod
33. ptions or 3CH LOGIC NORMAL Select this mode if you use a small center speaker The front left and right speakers play the center channel bass sounds WIDE Select this mode if you use a medium or large center speaker The cen ter speaker plays the center channel bass sounds PHANTOM Select this mode if you have no center speaker All center channel sound comes from the front left and right speakers Test Tone The test tone feature provides a test tone that lets you balance the signal levels between all your speakers To adjust the levels see Center Level and Rear Level To activate the test tone select one of the surround sound modes and set AUDIOeSURROUND on the remote to SURROUND Then press TEST TONE The receiver sounds a 2 second tone from the front left center front right and rear speakers in sequence The center test tone sounds only when you select the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3CH Logic Sound mode In the Dolby 3CH Logic Sound mode the receiver sounds 2 second tone from the left center and right speakers in sequence Press TEST TONE again to turn off this feature Center Level Slide AUDIOeSURROUND to AUDIO Then press CENTER LEVEL to adjust the Notes center speaker sound level while in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Logic mode e Use the VOLUME control to adjust the overall sound level e Set the center mode to a selection Rear Level other th
34. r receiver is disconnected from AC power for several days it loses all the stored frequencies Your receiver offers three types of electronic tuning manual automatic and memory Manual and Automatic Tuning Follow these steps to manualy or automatically tune to the stations 1 Press TUNER Then press FM AM to select the desired band The receiver tunes to and displays the frequency last selected in that band Press TUNING gt or lt once to manually select the next higher or lower fre quency Or press and hold down TUNING gt lt to rapidly change freqe uncies Release the button to stop To automatically search for the next higher or lower station release TUN ING as soon as the display starts to change The receiver seaches up or down the band to the next strong station Notes STEREO appears the display for FM stereo broadcasts TUNED appears on the display when you tune to a strong station To find a weak FM station press FM MONO until MONO appears See Using FM Mono on Page 16 e If you press TUNING at the top of the frequency range or TUNING 4 at the bottom of the frequency range the display returns to the other end of the range Memory Tuning Memory tuning lets you instantly tune to a stored frequency You can store up to 10 AM or FM frequencies in any of the three classes up to 30 frequencies total Follow these steps to store a station 1 2 Press TUN
35. r stereo effect e Press in SPEAKERS A and B to turn on both pairs of speakers for a four speaker stereo effect e Press SPEAKERS and B to the out position to silence all speakers and listen privately with headphones see Using Headphones on Page 16 Select a program source To tune to a radio station see Tuning the Radio on Page 16 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 LD DVD laser disc digital video disc CD TUNER or PHONO or repeatedly press FUNCTION on the remote control to display the desired program source Adjust VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it Or you can use MASTER VOLUME on the remote con trol Use the BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the program s tonal quality To enhance the bass level press SUPER BASS Adjust BALANCE to suit your listening preferences See Balance Control on Page 15 Press POWER to turn off the receiver Basic Operation Tuning the Radio Note For weak signals we recommned manual tuning Notes e If you store a frequency in a memory that already contains a frequency you replace the previous frequency e If you
36. r the AM loop antenna 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 CD player a personal computer 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 You can also use a 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 UNBAL 750 terminal and extend it as shown FM Antenna FM AM UNBAL 75 2 LOOP ANTENNA GND GND co E ong SS Se ANTENNA For better FM reception you can also use a rabbit ear TV antenna for indoor use only or an outdoor VHF TV antenna 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 outdoor antennas and antenna connection accesso ries Preparing Your Receiver Warning To prevent injury read and fol low all cautions and warnings that accompany the outdoor antenna Caution The cable s shielding should
37. re than One Unit Note When you plug the cable into a component s CONTROL IN jack that component s remote sensor does function CONTROL jz Receiver Other Component with OSR Mark Remote To the CONTROL IN jz Control of Another Componer Having the OSR Mark Installing the Remote Control s Batteries Cautions e Use only fresh batteries of the recom mended size and 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 immediately 12 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 Pro gram Sources Note You must connect the audio cables between the receiver and the other audio accessory to use your receiver s remote control to ccontrol the accessory 2 Connect the cable supplied with the CD player VCR or cassette deck between 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 u
38. rt 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 nience 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 anten na 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 receptacles 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 ae Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Damage Requiring Service Un
39. s 16 Using Headphones cener agadan no Dialed E PR aa Goan wR WE Mase dle Be 16 Cassette Deck VCR ee tie See ee eee wee 17 Using the VCR TAPE 1 Button 0 0 17 Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR Button eenden nRa tte eee eee ees 17 Recording a Program Source iess iaeaea ene 17 Dubbing Cassette o o ee en bie etd ee des 18 Playing and Recording Video Tapes 0 cee eae 18 Using Advanced Sound Options 0c cece eee eee eee eens 19 Sound Mode Adjustments 20 Using the Remote Control tisa ee ee AE ee ee eee 21 Troubleshooting cins rae ee re cea eS a ee Peni eae a aes 23 Returning Controls to Factory Defaults eee eae 23 Care Maintenance dies ee ee De ee ee a a ee ee 24 The FCC Wants You To KNOW 2 ies te tk eee ee eee eee eee 25 Specilications 020 0002 eas cae
40. sing the receiver s remote control daisy chain the CONTROL OUT and CONTROL IN connections as shown The remote control uses two AA batteries not included For the longest battery life we recommend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 557 1 Press and remove the battery compartment cover 2 Place two fresh AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked in the compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Preparing Your Receiver Using the AC Power Outlet Your receiver has an AC power outlet that you can use to power an electronic device such as a turntable cassette deck VCR and so on This switched out Caution Do not connect appliances with turns on and off with the receiver and provides a maximum of 100 Watts 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 Before you plug in the receiver s power cord double check all other connec tions Warning To prevent electric shock do To power the receiver plug the supplied power cord into a standard AC outlet not use this polarized plug with an exten The power cord s plug is polarized and fits only one way sion cord receptacle or other outlet unless you can fully insert the blades to prevent blade exposure
41. uct near water for example near a bathtub washbowl 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 Follow 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 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 you cannot inse
42. ucts including amplifiers that produce heat Preparing Your di caveat OE nde 5 POSITIONING SPEAKS pl lng A ten teh MUN E 5 Connecting Speakersa 2265 die ba one bene ding 6 Connecting Program SOUrCES Gti dae ala oe RG oo esti A 8 Connecting the Antennas soss cea eh new Ree Sena oe ee ee Eee Se Be ed 10 Using One Remote Control for More Than One 12 Installing the Remote Control s Batteries 1 0 0 eee ae 12 Using the AC Power Outlet i Fo eve ev ed pny ede Dee 13 Connecting to AC FOW BE demanded dade Bat 13 BaSic Operation De eee ee a ee ee 14 Tuning the Radio be ee ee Se OE oe a ee ee ec ee ted 15 Usha FM MONG ies Ses force ate Roa ree SEO Oa eM het ae eek i peed kOe aes 16 BalanGe Controls sites atte ata eis set he lin as SM Aare Malinda ae 16 Muting the Receiver ora ne tenet eee ee
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