Page 2 - Introducing the Optimus STAV-3590; Digital-Synthesized Tuner Precisely tunes to AM and FM stations.
2 Introducing the Optimus STAV-3590 Your Optimus STAV-3590 Digital Synthesized A/V Surround Receiver is the per-fect control center for your audio/video system. It combines 150 watts-per-chan-nel of clean power with modern styling and provides connections for one tape deck, one audio/video source, o...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 This receiver is made and tested to meet exactingsafety standards. It meets both UL and FCC require-ments. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIAANCE TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this sys-tem to rain or moisture. This sy...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents Preparing Your Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Positioning Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Preparing Your Receiver; Positioning Speakers; hole; • Surround speakers generally sound; Center Speaker; TV
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; • Be sure you properly connect all; 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. 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 tu...
Page 9 - Connecting Video Sources; and
9 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Video Sources If you connect two video sources such as VCRs or laser disc 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 VC...
Page 10 - Connecting the Antennas; AM Antennas; FM Antennas
10 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas In many cities, the supplid 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 - Balance Control; MONO; Muting the Receiver; MUTING; Using Headphones; Listening Safely
15 Basic Operation 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 is usually best (see “Position-ing Speakers” on Page 5). Fo...
Page 16 - Tuning the Radio; Manual and Automatic Tuning; or; Memory Tuning; • If you store a frequency in a memory
16 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. When you select th...
Page 17 - Using FM Mono
17 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 18 - Cassette Deck/VCR Features; Recording a Program Source
18 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 19 - Dubbing a Cassette Tape; Playing a Video Cassette Tape; Copying a Video Cassette Tape
19 Cassette Deck/VCR Features 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 a...
Page 20 - Using Advanced Sound Options; Dolby Pro-Logic Surround
20 Using Advanced Sound Options Your receiver has five special sound options: Dolby Pro-Logic Surround, Dolby 3CH Logic, Studio-Effect Surround, Arena-Effect Surround, and Simulated Sur-round. These special options enhance a program source. Notes: • To get the full benefit from programs encoded with...
Page 21 - Center Mode Setting
21 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. Slide AUDIO • VCR/TV on the remote control to AUDI...
Page 22 - Using the Remote Control
22 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 23 - CD Player Section
23 Using the Remote Control MUTING Silences the receiver. Press again to restore the sound to its previous level. See Page 15. AUTO SOURCECONTROL 1 and 2 Stores and recalls the current settings. See Page 17. Tuner/TV Section For these functions, set AUDIO • VCR/TV to AUDIO to control the tuner, or t...
Page 25 - Training the Remote Control
25 Using the Remote Control Tape/VCR Section Before operation: • Set AUDIO • VCR/TV to AUDIO for a cassette deck or to VCR/TV 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 ...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; Problem
27 Troubleshooting If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help you. 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 ...
Page 28 - Care and Maintenance
28 Care and Maintenance Your STAV-3590 Digital Synthesized A/V Surround 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 ca...
Page 29 - The FCC Wants You To Know
29 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 30 - Specifications; Amplifier
30 Specifications Amplifier Front Channel Average Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 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...
Page 31 - FM Tuner; AM Tuner; Control
31 Specifications FM Tuner Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
