Cat. No.

31-3040

Audio/Video

Receiver

STAV-3690

STAV-3690 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

SFC

STAND BY

MODE

DOLBY

PRO LOGIC

5-D

THEATER LOUDNESS

DSP

DIGITAL

SIGNAL

PROCESSOR

OSR

POWER

PHONES

VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO L AUDIO R

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

RETURN

L R

A

SPEAKERS

B

FM MONO CLASS SELECT

MEMORY FM/AM ENTER

INTELLIGENT SYSTEM REMOTE

DOLBY SURROUND

P R O • L O G I C

VCR

TAPE 1

DVD/TV LD/SAT CD TUNER PHONO

TAPE 2

MONITOR

MULTI

JOG

MIN MAX

VOLUME

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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Introducing the Optimus STAV-3690

Your Optimus STAV-3690 Audio/Video Receiver is the perfect control center for your audio/video system. It combines 500 watts total Pro Logic‘ Surround

Sound power with five equal-power discrete amplifiers, and provides connections for one tape deck, one VCR, two more tape decks or audio/video playback sources, a turntable, a CD player, and a video monitor, plus front panel audio/ video input jacks for connecting one more audio/video device such as a camcorder.

Your receiver also has special sound options.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

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

Dolby 3CH Logic

provides a wider sound field than ordinary playback.

SFC Effects

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

5D Theater

provides clear dynamic sound effects by sending audio signals through the rear channel to simulate stereo sounds.

Additional features include:

Digital-Synthesized Tuner Precisely tunes to AM and FM stations.

30 Memory Locations Let you store and recall the frequencies for up to 30 AM/FM stations.

Multi-Jog Tuning Offers you a simple tuning method for either stored stations or the entire frequency range.

Subwoofer Output Lets you easily connect an amplified subwoofer that delivers the very low frequency bass sounds, to bring out the richness and depth of music plus the full impact of motion-picture special effects, for sound you can actually feel.

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

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

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

We recommend you record the receiver’s serial number here. The number is on the receiver’s back panel.

Serial Number:_____________________________________________

Note to the Cable TV System Installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to 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 grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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



1997 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

Optimus and RadioShack 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 requirements.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIAANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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.

!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

!

This symbol is intended to alert you to the 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 important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this system.

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 antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See the example below.

Ground Clamp

Electric

Service

Equipment

NEC -- National Electrical Code

Antenna

Lead-In

Wire

Antenna

Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Grounding Clamps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System

(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 manufacturer, as they might create a hazard.

Water and Moisture — Do not use this product 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 reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings, 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 ventilation 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, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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, convenience 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 unattended 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 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.

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 personnel.

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.

• If 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 of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician 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 recommended 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.

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Contents

Preparing Your Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cassette Deck/VCR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

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

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

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

Using Advanced Sound Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

The FCC Wants You to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Index to Features by Control Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Preparing Your Receiver

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

Positioning Speakers

L b b a=b a = b

R

Halfway Point

Between Speake

Between Speakers

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

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

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

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

The distance between the speakers should be about the same as the distance between the normal listening point and the point halfway between the speakers.

If you place the speakers too close together, you reduce the stereo separation.

If you place them too far apart, you reduce the bass effect and create a “hole” 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 tweeter dispersion. You can angle the speakers toward you for better stereo effect.

To position your speakers for surround sound, place the A or B (front) speakers at the front of your listening area, and place the surround (rear) speakers behind or to the sides of the listening point (see “Using Advanced Sound Options” on

Page 21). Also, place the center speaker above, below, or behind the TV.

Sound might not appear to coincide with the picture if you place it beside the TV.

Front Left

Speaker

TV

Center Speaker

Front

Front Right

Speaker

Listening

Area

Rear Left

Speaker

Rear

Rear Right

Speaker

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Preparing Your Receiver

Connecting Speakers

Follow these guidelines when you select and connect speakers.

• 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 highquality speakers have color-coded speaker terminals (red for positive polarity and black for negative polarity).

Use these color-coded terminals as a guide to help you properly connect the speakers to the receiver.

• Use 16-gauge (or larger) speaker wire for all speaker connections, and consider 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

Conductor

Conductor

Wire Strands

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 exposed wire to secure any loose strands.

Setting the Impedance Selector Switch

Before connecting speakers, check your speaker system’s impedance (see your speaker system’s specifications). Normally it is 8W. If it is, leave the

IMPED-

ANCE SELECTOR

switch set to

8W~16W/ SPEAKER

. If your speaker system has 6W impedance, set the switch to

6

Ω

~16

Ω

/SPEAKER

.

A

B

R L

R L

FRONT SPEAKERS

A

B

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEADANCE

8 16 /SPEAKER

CAUTION:

SEE INSTRUCT MANUAL

6 16

8 16

/SPEAKER

/SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

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Right

Right

Preparing Your Receiver

Left Front Speakers A

Front Speakers B

Center Speaker

Left

Center Channel

Power Amplifier

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

IN

Amplified

Subwoofer

CENTER

PRE OUT

R

L

A

B

R

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKER

R L

REAR

SPEAKERS

L

A

R L

FRONT SPEAKERS

B

Right

Surround

Speakers

Left

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

Connecting the A and B Speakers

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

FRONT

SPEAKERS A

terminals.

1. Lift the receiver’s

FRONT SPEAKERS A R

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

2. Lift the receiver’s

FRONT SPEAKERS A R

(

–

) black lever and insert the other conductor’s end into the small hole. Pull down 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 1–4 to connect the left speaker to the receiver’s left

FRONT SPEAK-

ERS A

terminals.

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

FRONT

SPEAKERS B

terminals.

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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 A and B Speakers” to connect the speakers to the

REAR SPEAKERS

terminals.

Connecting the Center Speaker

The center speaker gives additional ambience to surround sound. Connect the center speaker to the

CENTER SPEAKER

terminals. Follow the steps in “Connecting the A and B Speakers.”

Connecting Center Channel and Subwoofer Amplifiers

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

CENTER PRE OUT

jack. Then connect the center channel speaker to the amplifier.

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 earthquake, the bone-jarring percussion of a cannon, and more. To use the subwoofer output, simply connect

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

to an amplified subwoofer’s linelevel 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

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

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

CONTROL

OUT IN

VIDEO

OUT

TO MONITOR TV

IN

IN OUT IN

VIDEO

L

R

L

IN IN

IN

PLAY

OUT

REC IN

R

PHONO

CD

TAPE2

MONITOR

SIGNAL GND

LD/

SAT

IN OUT

VCR/

TAPE 1

IN

L

DVD/

TV

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

OUT PUT

L

R

PLAY

LINE

REC

L

PLAY

OUTPUT

R

REC

INPUT

PLAY

LINE

REC

L

PLAY

OUTPUT

R

REC

INPUT

Turntable

CD

CD Player Cassette Deck Cassette Deck

Connecting a Turntable

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

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

PHONO

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

SIG-

NAL 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

CD

jacks.

Note: If you place the cassette deck directly above, below, or to the left of the receiver, the receiver could interfere with the cassette deck’s operation. If possible, position the cassette deck to the right of the receiver or locate it away from the receiver.

Connecting Cassette Decks

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 IN

PLAY

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

VCR/TAPE 1 OUT

(audio) or

TAPE 2 OUT REC

jacks.

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

LD/SAT IN

(audio) jacks.

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Preparing Your Receiver v

CONTROL

OUT IN

VIDEO

OUT

TO MONITOR TV

IN IN OUT IN

VIDEO

IN IN

IN

PLAY

OUT

REC

L

R

PHONO

CD TAPE2

MONITOR

SIGNAL GND

IN

LD/

SAT

IN OUT

VCR/

TAPE 1

IN

L

DVD/

TV

R v

L

R

V

V

10

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO

OUT

IN

VIDEO

PLAY

AUDIO

REC

L

OUT

PLAY

OUTPUT

R

REC

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

VIDEO

OUT

TV Monitor LD Player VCR

VCR

LD Player

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

L

and

R

audio inputs on the receiver.

Connecting Video Sources

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

VCR/TAPE 1

.

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

VCR/TAPE 1

or

LD/SAT IN

(audio) jacks. Then connect phono cables from the receiver’s

VCR/TAPE 1 OUT

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

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

VCR/TAPE 1 VIDEO IN

or

LD/SAT VIDEO IN

jacks. Then connect video cables from the receiver’s

VCR/TAPE 1 VIDEO OUT

jack to the VCR’s video input.

You can connect a third video source to the

DVD/TV IN

jacks. Connect the source’s video output to the receiver’s

DVD/TV VIDEO IN

jack, and the source’s audio outputs to the receiver’s

DVD/TV IN

(audio) jacks.

The front panel

VIDEO L AUDIO R

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

Connecting a Video Monitor

The monitor (or TV with baseband video input) you connect to the

VIDEO OUT

terminal can monitor any program you connect to the receiver’s

VCR/TAPE 1

,

LD/SAT

, or

DVD/TV

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

Antenna Wires

Antenna Wires

AM Loop Antenna

Outdoor AM Antenna

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

Antenna

Tabs

Base

FM

UNBAL

75

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

Ground

FM

UNBAL

75

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

LOOP ANTENNA

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 for 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 a CD player, a personal computer, or a TV set.

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

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.

AM Loop Antenna

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

Ground

FM Antennas

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

FM UNBAL 75

Ω

terminal as shown, then extend it.

FM Antenna

FM

UNBAL

75

AM

Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna to the receiver.

LOOP

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

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

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12

Preparing Your Receiver

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

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

Ω

coaxial cable.

Note: If your antenna has 300

Ω

twin-lead cable, consult your local RadioShack store for the correct adapter.

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

FM UNBAL 75

Ω terminal.

2. With a stripping tool, remove about 1 1 /

2

inches of the outdoor antenna cable’s outer insulation to expose the cable’s shielding.

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

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

Inner Insulation

Caution: The cable’s shielding should only touch the

GND

terminal.

Center Wire

Outer Insulation

Shielding

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

FM

UNBAL 75

Ω

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

75

Ω

Coaxial Cable

Center Wire

FM

UNBAL

75

Shielding

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

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

terminal to the building’s power grounding electrode system.

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

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 component’s remote sensor does not function.

CONTROL

OUT

IN

Receiver

Remote

Control

CONTROL

IN

OUT

Other Component with OSR Mark

To the CONTROL IN Jack of Another Component

Having the OSR Mark

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

CONTROL IN

jack to the receiver so you can control all of your equipment with a single remote control.

You can also use the other component’s remote control by pointing it at the receiver’s front panel.

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

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

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

CONTROL OUT

jack and the other component’s

CONTROL IN

jack.

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

CONTROL OUT

and

CONTROL IN

connections as shown.

Installing the

Remote Control’s Batteries

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type.

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

• Always remove old or weak batteries.

Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic circuits.

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

1. Press and slide open the battery compartment cover.

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

Note: If the remote’s range is reduced, replace the batteries.

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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 overheating and fire, and could damage the receiver.

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

A

B

CENTER

PRE OUT

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PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SPEAKER

R L

REAR

SPEAKERS

R L

R L

FRONT SPEAKERS

A

B

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEADANCE

8 16 /SPEAKER

AC 120V 60HZ

CAUTION: SEE INSTRUCT MANUAL

6 16

8 16

/SPEAKER

/SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

CAUTION:

DO NOT CONNECT

TV SET OR MONITOR.

SWITCHED

100W MAX

0.8A MAX

AC OUTLET

Connecting to AC Power

Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless you can fully insert the blades to prevent blade exposure.

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

To power the receiver, plug the supplied power cord into a standard AC outlet.

The power cord’s plug is polarized and fits only one way.

A

B

CENTER

PRE OUT

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REAR

SPEAKERS

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FRONT SPEAKERS

A

B

CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEADANCE

8 16 /SPEAKER

AC 120V 60HZ

CAUTION: SEE INSTRUCT MANUAL

6 16

8 16

/SPEAKER

/SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

CAUTION:

DO NOT CONNECT

TV SET OR MONITOR.

SWITCHED

100W MAX

0.8A MAX

AC OUTLET

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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 particular button or control is used for, see

Page 23 (for the remote control) or Page

32 (for the front panel) to find the page where the button or control is described.

Note: If you select another source while

TAPE 2 MONITOR

is selected,

TAPE 2

flashes on the display, reminding you to disengage the

TAPE 2 MONITOR

function.

Note: 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. It takes about 5 seconds to begin hearing sound.

2. Select the speakers.

A

appears when

SPEAKERS A

is selected.

B

appears when

SPEAKERS B

is selected.

If you connected speakers only to the

FRONT SPEAKERS A

(or

B

) terminals, press

SPEAKERS A

(or

B

) to turn on only those speakers.

If you connected speakers to both the

FRONT SPEAKERS A

and

B

terminals, either:

• Press in

SPEAKERS A

or

B

to turn on either pair of speakers for a twospeaker stereo effect.

• Press in

SPEAKERS A

and

B

to turn on both pairs of speakers for a four-speaker stereo effect.

Press

SPEAKERS A

and

B

to turn off the front speakers so you can listen privately with headphones.

See “Using Advanced Sound Options” on Page 21 for selecting the rear and center speakers.

3. Select a program source.

To tune to a radio station, see “Tuning the Radio” on Page 17.

To listen to signals from the component connected to

TAPE 2 MONITOR

, press

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 MONI-

TOR

so

TAPE 2

disappears. Then press

VCR/TAPE 1

,

LD/SAT

,

DVD/TV

,

CD

,

TUNER

,

PHONO

, or repeatedly press

FUNCTION

on the remote control to display the desired program source.

To view/listen to the source connected to the front panel

VIDEO L AUDIO R

jacks, press

VIDEO INPUT

next to the jacks on the front panel, or repeatedly press the remote control’s

FUNCTION

button so

VIDEO

appears on the display.

4. Adjust

VOLUME

clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease it. Or, you can use

MASTER VOLUME –/+

on the remote control.

5. Use the

BASS

and

TREBLE

controls to adjust the program’s tonal quality.

6. Adjust

BALANCE

to suit your listening preferences. See “Balance Control” on Page 16.

7. When you finish using the receiver, press

POWER

to turn it off.

15

Basic Operation

Balance Control

Loudness Control

Muting the Receiver

Using Headphones

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 is usually best (see “Positioning 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

so

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

so

MONO

disappears from the display.

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

LOUDNESS

(or

LOUD.

on the remote control) so

LOUDNESS

appears. Press

LOUDNESS

(or

LOUD.

) again to turn off this feature.

To temporarily mute the sound, press

MUTING

on the remote control.

MUTING

appears. Press

MUTING

again to restore the audio level.

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 so you can listen with headphones without disturbing others, press

SPEAKERS A

and

B

.

Listening Safely

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

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

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

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

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Basic Operation

Tuning the Radio

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

Notes:

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

• If your receiver is disconnected from

AC power for several days, it loses all the stored frequencies.

Manual Tuning (Front Panel Only)

Follow these steps to manually tune to a station.

1. Press

TUNER

. Then press

FM/AM

to select the desired band.

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

2. Press

SELECT

so

FREQ

appears on the

JOG MODE

display.

3. Turn

MULTI JOG

to tune the desired station.

TUNED

appears when you tune to a strong station.

Memory Tuning

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

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

1. Press

TUNER

. Then press

FM/AM

to select the desired band.

2. Use manual tuning to select the frequency you want to store.

If desired, press

FM MONO

for FM stereo or monaural sound (see “Using

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

3. Press

MEMORY

.

MEMORY

appears for 5 seconds.

4. While

MEMORY

is on the display, press

CLASS

so the class number you want appears, turn

MULTI JOG

to select the memory number you want, then press

ENTER

to store the frequency in memory.

The frequency and class number flash, then light steadily.

To tune to a stored station, press

SELECT

so

ST

appears on the

JOG MODE

display. Press

CLASS

to select the class number you want, then turn

MULTI JOG

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

You can also use

STATION

on the remote control to select a station in memory. See “Using the Remote Control” on Page 23.

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Basic Operation

Using FM MONO

To receive FM stations in stereo, press

FM MONO

so

MONO

disappears from the display.

STEREO

appears when the tuner receives an FM broadcast in stereo.

You can improve the reception of weak FM stations by pressing

FM MONO

so

MONO

appears. This reduces noise while you listen to a weak FM station, but you get monaural instead of stereo sound.

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Cassette Deck/VCR Features

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.

Using the VCR/TAPE 1 and

TAPE 2 Monitor Buttons

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

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 MONITOR REC

jacks continue to output sound from the previously selected source when 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 the cassette deck is neither playing 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

. If you do, the recording is interrupted for about 1 second.

Recording an Audio Source

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

VCR/TAPE 1

,

TAPE 2 MONITOR

,

DVD/TV

,

LD/SAT

,

CD

,

TUNER

,

PHONO

, or

VIDEO

— to the

VCR/TAPE 1

OUT

(audio) and

TAPE 2 MONITOR REC

jacks.

Dubbing a Cassette Tape

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

jacks as the recording deck. Then press

TAPE 2 MONITOR

so

TAPE 2

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

Monitor Buttons.”

Note: The

VOLUME

,

BALANCE

, and tone controls do not affect the signal going to the tape decks.

19

Cassette Deck/VCR Features

Playing and Recording

Video Tapes

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

VCR/TAPE 1

audio and video jacks, you can copy video tapes from one VCR to another and monitor the dubbing process.

Playing a Video Tape

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

VCR/TAPE 1

,

LD/SAT,

or

DVD/TV

. Press the button (

VCR/TAPE 1

,

LD/SAT

, or

DVD/TV

) that corresponds to the jack the VCR is connected to.

VCR

,

LD/SAT

, or

DVD

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

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

jacks, press

VIDEO INPUT

next to the jacks.

VIDEO

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

VIDEO OUT

jack, you can view the program on that monitor.

Copying a Video Tape

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

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

LD/SAT, DVD/

TV

, or front panel

VIDEO L AUDIO R

jacks.

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

VCR/TAPE 1

jacks.

3. Press

LD/SAT

,

DVD/TV

, or

VIDEO INPUT

.

4. Begin recording and playback on the VCRs.

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

20

Using Advanced Sound Options

Your receiver has three special sound options: Dolby Pro Logic Surround, SFC

Effects, and 5-D Theater. These special options enhance the sound you hear from a program source.

Notes:

• To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Surround

Sound, you need a stereo VCR.

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

TAPE 2 MONITOR

jacks, do not select

TAPE 2 MONITOR

when you listen to Dolby Surround signals.

To activate Dolby Pro Logic Surround, press

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

(or

PRO LOGIC

on the remote control). For Dolby 3CH Logic, repeatedly press the remote control’s

CENTER MODE

button until

3CHLOGIC

appears on the display. For SFC effects or 5 D Theater, press

SFC MODE

or

5-D THEATER

until the desired option appears on the display.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Dolby Pro Logic Surround puts you in the middle of the action. The center- and rear-channel speakers add incredible realism by directing the sound to the appropriate speakers, making you feel like you are really there. 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.

SFC Effects

You can choose one of four SFC effects —

HALL

,

JAZZ

,

STUDIO

, or

ARENA

.

Hall Effect simulates a large concert hall, best suited for classical music. Jazz

Effect provides the acoustic effects generally heard in jazz clubs. Studio Effect gives the effect of listening in a recording studio. Arena Effect is ideal for sources such as live performances. Try each setting and find the best effect for the programs you want to listen.

5-D Theater

5-D Theater provides clearer and more dynamic sound effects by outputting 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. Select

5-D PRO

for sources encoded with Dolby Pro Logic, or select

5-D SURR.

for normal stereo sources.

Note: 5-D Theater Surround (

5-D SURR.

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

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Using Advanced Sound Options

Sound Mode Adjustments

(Remote Control Only)

Note: If you do not use a center speaker, the monaural signals are only reproduced if you select PHANTOM.

Center Mode Setting

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

CENTER MODE

on the remote control, the setting changes and the receiver displays:

NORMAL

,

WIDE

,

PHANTOM

, or

3CHLOGIC

.

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 center speaker plays the center-channel bass sounds.

PHANTOM

— Select this mode if you have no center speaker. All center-channel sound is sent to the front left and right speakers.

3CHLOGIC

— Select this mode if you do not have rear speakers. The rear channel’s sound is sent to the front left and right speakers.

Test Tone

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

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

AU-

DIO/VIDEO

on the remote control to

AUDIO

. Then press

TEST TONE

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

Notes:

• The center test tone sounds only when you select the Dolby Pro Logic

Surround (except PHANTOM) or 5-D Pro Logic sound mode.

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

Press

TEST TONE

again to turn off this feature.

Note: Use the

VOLUME

control to adjust the overall sound level.

Center/Rear Levels

Press

CENTER LEVEL –/+

to adjust the center speaker sound level.

Press

REAR LEVEL –/+

to adjust the rear speakers’ sound level.

Both

CENTER LEVEL

and

REAR LEVEL

work only for the sound system that supports the center or rear speakers. For example,

REAR LEVEL

does not work for

Dolby 3CH Logic.

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Using the Remote Control

TRANSMIT/LEARN

LEARN RESET AUDIO VIDEO

RECEIVER

POWER

MUTING

MASTER VOLUME

FUNCTION

PRO

ROGIC

SFC

MODE

5-D

THEATER

TAPE 2

MONITOR LOUD.

CENTER

MODE

TEST

TONE

CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL

1

TUNER/TV

2 3 4

5 6 7 8

STATION

TV CHANNEL

9

TV

POWER

0/10

FM/AM

TV MODE

CLASS FM MONO

– TV VOLUME +

ASMS

CD

DECK 1 DECK 2

– VCR CH +

DISC

CD

POWER

BEST RANDOM

ASMS

TAPE/VCR

POWER

TAPE/VCR

STAV-3890

AUDIO/VIDEO PROGRAMMABLE

SYSTEM REMOTE

Receiver/

Amplifier

Section

The remote control works up to a distance of about 23 feet, and within a 30-degree angle on either side of the receiver. Point the control at the receiver’s front panel and press the desired button(s).

Many buttons on the remote control work the same as buttons on the receiver’s front panel. Use these buttons exactly as you would use the corresponding buttons on the receiver.

AUDIO

/

VIDEO Switch

The remote control can also control other compatible audio/video components when you connect them to the receiver’s

CONTROL OUT

jack. (See “Using One

Remote Control for More than One Unit” on Page 13.) Set

AUDIO/VIDEO

to

AUDIO

to control audio components such as CD players or cassette decks. Set the switch to

VIDEO

to control video components such as a VCR.

When you set the switch to

VIDEO

, dual-function buttons control the function marked in gold next to the button. For example, the button marked

FM/AM

and

TV

MODE

operates as the radio band switch when you select

AUDIO

and as the TV mode switch when you select

VIDEO

.

Receiver/Amplifier Operation

RECEIVER POWER

MUTING

MASTER VOLUME – /+

Adjusts the system’s volume. See Page 14.

FUNCTION

Selects a program source (VCR/Tape 1, DVD/TV, LD/SAT,

CD, tuner, phono, or video). Repeatedly press

FUNCTION

until the display shows your desired program source. See

Page 15.

PRO LOGIC

SFC MODE

5-D THEATER

Turns the Dolby Pro Logic Surround on and off. See Page 21.

Selects between the Hall, Jazz, Studio, or Arena Effects, or turns the SFC Mode off. See Page 21.

Selects between 5-D Pro Logic or 5-D Surround, or turns the

5-D function off. See Page 21.

TAPE 2 MONITOR

LOUD.

Turns the receiver on and off. See Page 15.

Silences the receiver. Press again to restore the sound to its previous level. See Page 16.

Switches the receiver to monitor the source connected to the

TAPE 2 MONITOR

jacks. See Page 19.

Boosts/cuts high and low frequency sounds at low listening levels. See Page 16.

CENTER MODE

TEST TONE

CENTER LEVEL – /+

REAR LEVEL – /+

Selects among the four center mode settings. See Page 22.

Sounds test tones from each speaker. See Page 22.

Controls the relative volume of the center speaker. See Page

22.

Controls the relative volume of the rear speakers. See Page

22.

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Using the Remote Control

TRANSMIT/LEARN

LEARN RESET AUDIO VIDEO

RECEIVER

POWER

MUTING

MASTER VOLUME

FUNCTION

PRO

ROGIC

SFC

MODE

5-D

THEATER

TAPE 2

MONITOR LOUD.

CENTER

MODE

TEST

TONE

CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL

1

TUNER/TV

2 3 4

5 6 7 8

STATION

TV CHANNEL

9

TV

POWER

0/10

FM/AM

TV MODE

CLASS FM MONO

– TV VOLUME +

ASMS

CD

DECK 1 DECK 2

– VCR CH +

DISC

CD

POWER

ASMS

TAPE/VCR

POWER

BEST RANDOM

TAPE/VCR

STAV-3890

AUDIO/VIDEO PROGRAMMABLE

SYSTEM REMOTE

Tuner/TV

Section

Tuner/TV Operation

For these functions, set

AUDIO/VIDEO

to

AUDIO

to control the tuner, or to

VIDEO

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

1– 9, 0/10

STATION

– TV CHANNEL +

TV POWER

FM/AM

TV MODE

CLASS

FM MONO

– TV VOLUME +

Press to select memory locations in the tuner mode. Press to directly enter the channel number in the direct tuning mode.

See Page 17.

Tunes to the next higher or lower memory location with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

AUDIO

. See Page 17.

Tunes to the next higher or lower TV channel with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

VIDEO

.

Turns the TV on and off with

AUDIO/VIDEO

set to

VIDEO

.

Selects the tuner band with

AUDIO/VIDEO

set to

AUDIO

. See

Page 17.

Selects the TV’s mode with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

VIDEO

(for

TVs with multiple modes, such as CATV/Tuner).

Selects the memory class with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

AUDIO

.

See Page 17.

Selects the FM reception mode with

AUDIO/VIDEO

set to

AUDIO

. See Page 18.

Adjusts the TV’s volume with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

VIDEO

.

CD Player

Section

CD Player Operation

Before operation:

• Press

CD POWER

to select the CD player operation.

• You must connect the CD player to both your receiver’s

CONTROL OUT

and audio jacks for these functions to work.

ASMS | / |

DISC

CD POWER

BEST

RANDOM

Returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter or advances to the next track/chapter.

Plays the CD. During play, pressing this button pauses playback.

Selects discs in a multi-play CD changer.

Note: DISC does not work with all CD players.

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

CONTROL IN/OUT

feature).

Stops playback.

Selects your favorite programs. During play of your favorite

CD, press

BEST

. The unit memorizes the track number then plays only the memorized tracks later (when you press

BEST

while play is stopped).

Plays the tracks on a CD in random order.

Using the Remote Control

TRANSMIT/LEARN

LEARN RESET AUDIO VIDEO

RECEIVER

POWER

MUTING

MASTER VOLUME

FUNCTION

PRO

ROGIC

SFC

MODE

5-D

THEATER

TAPE 2

MONITOR LOUD.

CENTER

MODE

TEST

TONE

CENTER LEVEL REAR LEVEL

1

TUNER/TV

2 3 4

5

9

TV

POWER

6 7 8

STATION

TV CHANNEL

0/10

FM/AM

TV MODE

CLASS FM MONO

– TV VOLUME +

ASMS

CD

DECK 1 DECK 2

– VCR CH +

DISC

CD

POWER

BEST RANDOM

ASMS

TAPE/VCR

POWER

TAPE/VCR

STAV-3890

AUDIO/VIDEO PROGRAMMABLE

SYSTEM REMOTE

Resetting the Remote

Control

Tape/VCR

Section

Tape/VCR Operation

Before operation:

• Set

AUDIO/VIDEO

to

AUDIO

for a cassette deck or to

VIDEO

for a VCR.

• For a cassette deck, select

TAPE 2 MONITOR

or

VCR/TAPE 1

.

• For a dual cassette deck, select

DECK 1

or

DECK 2

. If you use a single cassette deck, press

DECK 2

.

• You must connect the tape deck/VCR to both your receiver’s

CONTROL

OUT

and audio jacks for these functions to work.

DECK 1/DECK 2

– VCR CH +

ASMS /

TAPE/VCR POWER

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

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

AUDIO

.

Moves to the next higher or lower channel with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

VIDEO

.

Press to start playback. Press to play the other side of an auto-reverse cassette deck.

For a cassette deck, 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.

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

Stops playback.

Turns on the connected VCR with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

VIDEO

; turns on the cassette deck with

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

set to

AUDIO

.

Note:

TAPE/VCR POWER

does not work with all decks.

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

RESET

hole on the top of the STAV-3690 remote control, then press and release it. This resets the remote control.

Training the Remote Control

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

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

AUDIO

/

VIDEO

switch, you can program two commands to a single button.

Notes:

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

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

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26

Using the Remote Control

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

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

1–2''

2. Select the

AUDIO/VIDEO

switch position. Set the switch to the position that best matches the function — to

AUDIO

for a CD player or tape deck or to

VIDEO

for a VCR or television.

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

LEARN

hole on the STAV-3690’s remote control, then press and release. The TRANSMIT/ LEARN indicator flashes.

4. Within 1 minute, press the STAV-3690’s remote button you want to train.

The TRANSMIT/LEARN indicator lights steadily.

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

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

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

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

7. To exit the teaching mode, press

LEARN

or wait 1 minute.

To clear all learned commands from memory, press

RECEIVER POWER

,

CD POW-

ER

, and

TAPE/VCR POWER

at the same time. The

TRANSMIT/LEARN

indicator flashes four times.

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

Power does not turn on.

The receiver does not respond to button presses.

Power cord is disconnected.

Protection circuit is activated.

Static discharge has affected the receiver.

No sound.

Incorrect connections.

The mute function is activated.

The volume is turned down.

Speaker wires are disconnected.

Neither set of speakers is selected.

TAPE 2 function is engaged.

No picture when you select a video source.

High noise level.

Cannot make copies of video tapes.

Remote does not control cassette deck or CD player.

The selected video source is not set correctly.

Incorrect connections.

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 electrical appliance.

Tapes are protected by a copy protection method.

Video connections are incorrect.

Cassette deck or CD player not compatible.

Control cable is not plugged in.

Audio cables are not plugged in.

Suggestion

Plug in the power cord.

Unplug the power cord, then plug it in again.

Unplug the power cord, then plug it in again.

(If static electricity is a problem, try to use the remote control whenever possible.)

Check and correct the connections.

Press

MUTING

.

Turn up the volume.

Connect the speaker wires.

Press in

SPEAKERS A

or

B

.

Press

TAPE 2

so

TAPE 2

disappears from the display.

Correct the problem with the selected video source.

Correct the connections.

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.

You cannot make a usable copy.

Check and correct the connections.

This feature works only with Optimus Professional Series components.

Properly connect the control cable.

Properly connect the audio cables.

Returning Controls to

Factory Defaults

Press

RETURN

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

Tape 2 Monitor Off

Source

Speakers A

Band

TUNER

On

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

Surround Mode Off

Muting Off

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Care and Maintenance

Your STAV-3690 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. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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The FCC Wants You To Know

Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your receiver is causing the interference, turn off your receiver. If the interference goes away, your receiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:

• Moving your radio or TV away from the receiver

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

• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help

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

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Specifications

Amplifier

Front Channel Average Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Power Claims

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

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

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

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

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

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

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

Frequency Response

Phono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Hz to 20,000 Hz

±

0.3 dB

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

Output Level/Impedance

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

Tone Controls

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

±

9 dB (150 Hz)

Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

±

9 dB (10 kHz)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video Section

Input Sensitivity/Impedance VCR/TAPE 1, LD, DVD/TV, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Volt Peak-to-Peak/75 Ohms

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

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

Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB

Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB

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Specifications

FM Tuner

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 11.2 dBf, IHF (1.0

µ

V/75 Ohms)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.8 dBf (1.9

µ

V/75 Ohms)

Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.6 dBf (23.3

µ

V/75 Ohms)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 dB (at 85 dBf)

Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 dB (at 85 dBf)

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

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

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

Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz (

±

1 dB)

Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ohms Unbalanced

AM Tuner

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 to 1700 kHz

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

µ

V/m

Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB

General

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

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

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

Dimensions (HWD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1

/

8

×

16

9

/

16

×

14

3

/

4

Inches

(155

×

420

×

374 mm)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 lb 1 oz

(9.1 kg)

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

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Index to Features by Control Name

This table lists the control and indicator names found on the front of your receiver, along with the page number where the control or indicator is discussed. To find a description for the buttons on the remote control, see “Using the Remote Control” on

Page 23.

Control

FM MONO

FM/AM

LD/SAT

LOUDNESS

MEMORY

MULTI-JOG

PHONES

PHONO

5-D THEATER

BALANCE

BASS

CD

CLASS

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

DVD/TV

ENTER

POWER

RETURN

SELECT

SFC MODE

SPEAKERS A and B

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TREBLE

TUNER

VCR/TAPE 1

VOLUME

Page

17

21

15

15, 19

15

17

15, 19

15

15

15

27

17

17

16

15, 20

17

18

17

15

16

15

17

21

21

16

15

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NOTES

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34

35

Limited Two-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned 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-

SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE

OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-

RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-

NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-

VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental 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, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect 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 property 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

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