Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 This receiver is made and tested to meet exactingsafety 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. This symbol is intended to alert you to thepresence of uninsulated dangerous voltagewithin the system’s enclosu...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents Preparing Your Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Positioning Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Preparing Your Receiver; Positioning Speakers; hole; • Surround speakers generally sound
5 Preparing Your Receiver Positioning Speakers 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 locat...
Page 6 - Connecting Speakers; Preparing the Speaker Wires; • Only connect speakers that are rated; and one set to
6 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Speakers Preparing the Speaker Wires Speaker wire consists of two conductors (individual wires) encased in insulation and is usually color-coded or marked with a ridge along one side so you can identify each conductor. Use these markings as a guide to help you pr...
Page 7 - Connecting the A and B Speakers
7 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the A and B Speakers Follow these steps to connect the right speaker to the receiver ’s right FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals. 1. Press the receiver’s FRONT SPEAKERS A R (+) red lever and insert the ridged or color-coded conductor’s end into the small hole. Pull back ...
Page 8 - Connecting Program Sources; Connecting a Turntable
8 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Program Sources You can connect up to five external program sources to your receiver at one time. 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. Co...
Page 9 - Connecting Video Sources; Connecting a Video Monitor; and; TV Monito; VCR
9 Preparing Your 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 vi...
Page 10 - Connecting the Antennas; AM Antennas; FM Antennas
10 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas 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....
Page 11 - Note: If your antenna has 300
11 Preparing Your Receiver For the best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna. Follow these steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75 Ω cable. Note: If your antenna has 300 Ω twin-lead cable, consult your local RadioShack store for the correct adapter. 1. Disconnect the suppl...
Page 12 - • Use only fresh batteries of the recom-
12 Preparing Your Receiver Using One Remote Controlfor More than One Unit 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...
Page 13 - Using the AC Power Outlet
13 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-let turns on and off with the receiver and provides a maximum of 100 Watts. Connecting to AC...
Page 14 - Basic Operation; Note: If you select a source while
14 Basic Operation 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. 1. Press POWER to turn on the receiver’s power. It takes about 5 seconds to begin hearing sound. 2. Select the speakers. If you connected sp...
Page 15 - Tuning the Radio; Manual and Automatic Tuning; STEREO; Memory Tuning; MEMORY; • If you store a frequency in a memory
15 Basic Operation Tuning the Radio 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...
Page 16 - Using FM Mono; Listening Safely
16 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 no...
Page 17 - Cassette Deck/VCR Features; Recording a Program Source
17 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 1Button Press VCR/...
Page 18 - Playing a Video Cassette Tape; Copying a Video Cassette Tape
18 Cassette Deck/VCR Features Playing and Recording Video Tapes You can connect two video sources to the receiver. If you connect a VCR to the VCR/TAPE 1 and 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 Casse...
Page 19 - Using Advanced Sound Options; Dolby Pro-Logic Surround; • To get the full benefit from programs
19 Using Advanced Sound Options 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 LOG...
Page 20 - Center Mode Setting; • Use the
20 Using Advanced Sound Options Sound Mode Adjustments(Remote Control Only) Center Mode Setting The center mode setting affects the center channel’s bass signals. It operates only when you select the Dolby Pro-Logic Surround or Dolby 3CH Logic mode. Each time you press CENTER MODE on the remote cont...
Page 21 - Using the Remote Control
21 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 rec...
Page 22 - CD Player Section; Note: You must connect the CD changer both to your receiver ’s; Tape Section
22 Using the Remote Control CD Player Section Before operation, set AUDIO • SURROUND 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/O...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Problem
23 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. Returning Controls toFactory Defaults Press RETURN to r...
Page 24 - Care and Maintenance
24 Care and Maintenance Your Optimus STAV-3560/3570 Digital Synthesized A/V Surround Receiver is an example of superior design and 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 immediate...
Page 25 - The FCC Wants You To Know
25 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...
Page 26 - Specifications; Amplifier
26 Specifications Amplifier Front Channel Average Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Watt (STAV-3570)/60 Watts (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 ...
Page 27 - FM Tuner; AM Tuner
27 Specifications FM Tuner Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 28 - Index to Features by Control Name; Control
28 Index to Features by Control Name This table lists the control and indicator names found on the front of your receiver, along with the page number where the con-trol or indicator is discussed. To find a description for the buttons on the remote control, see “Using the Remote Control” on Page 22. ...
Page 29 - Notes
