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Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; FCC NOTICE

2 INTRODUCTION Your RCA STA-3850 Stereo Receiver operates as the perfect control center for your audio system. It combines 50 watts-per-channel of clean power with modern styling. It provides connections for one tape deck, a turntable, a CD player, and one other audio source, such as audio from a di...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck, 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...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

4 CONTENTS Preparation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Positioning Speakers ......................................................................

Page 5 - PREPARATION; POSITIONING SPEAKERS; Preparing the Speaker Wires

5 PREPARATION Caution: Make all the necessary connections before you plug in or turn on the receiver. POSITIONING SPEAKERS Speaker (not supplied) placement 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 y...

Page 6 - CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS; AM Antennas

6 2. Press open the receiver’s negative ( – ) black lever for the same speaker and insert the other conductor’s end into the small hole. Release the lever to secure the conductor. 3. Connect the ridged or color-coded conductor’s loose end to the speaker’s positive (+) terminal. 4. Connect the remain...

Page 7 - FM Antennas

7 Attach the antenna wires from the AM loop antenna to the AM and GND (ground) ANTENNA terminals. Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM reception. Notes: • Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use another indoor antenna or an outdoor AM antenna. • Ensure that ...

Page 8 - CONNECTING TO AC POWER

8 Note: Grounding is not necessary for reception, but we recommend it for better FM reception and to avoid damage from lightning when you use an outdoor FM antenna. Use a separate piece of thick polyvinyl insulated wire to connect the GND ANTENNA terminal to an earth ground, such as a metal cold-wat...

Page 9 - OPERATION; USING THE SLEEP TIMER; Manual and Automatic Tuning

9 OPERATION Warning: To prevent possible hearing loss, turn VOLUME to MIN before you turn on the receiver or change the program source. After you turn on the receiver or change the program source, adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level. You can use the supplied remote control by pointing it ...

Page 10 - MEMORY TUNING; Automatically Storing Stations

10 • If you press TUNING UP at the top of the frequency range or TUNING DOWN at the bottom of the frequency range, the frequency at the opposite end of the range appears. Direct Tuning (Remote Control Only) Follow these steps to directly enter a frequency. 1. Press FM or AM on the front panel (or on...

Page 11 - Listening Safely; CASSETTE DECK FEATURES

11 Notes: • To improve the reception of weak FM stations, press FM MODE . This reduces signal noise, but you hear monaural instead of stereo sound. • For stations with a weak signal, we recommend manual tuning. ADJUSTING BALANCE The BALANCE control lets you adjust the sound balance between the left ...

Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING

12 TROUBLESHOOTING If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the receiver still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance. Problem Cause Suggestion Power does not turn on. Power ...

Page 13 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your RCA STA-3850 Stereo Receiver for a long time: • Keep the receiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the receiver only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the receiver gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the receiver a...

Page 14 - SPECIFICATIONS

14 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Power Output ................................................................................................................................. 50 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms From 40 to 20,000 Hz, With No More than 0.5% Total Harmonic Distortion Measured Pursuant to the ...

Page 15 - NOTES