Page 2 - Introducing the Optimus STAV-3670; Dolby Pro Logic
2 Introducing the Optimus STAV-3670 Your Optimus STAV-3670 Audio/Video Receiver is the perfect control center for your audio/video system. It combines 100 watts-per-channel of clean power with modern styling And, it provides connections for one tape deck, one audio/video source, one more tape deck 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 This symbol is intended to alert you to thepresence of uninsulated dangerous voltagewithin the system’s enclosure that might beof sufficient magnitude to constitute a riskof electric shock. Do...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents Preparing Your Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Positioning Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Preparing Your Receiver; Positioning Speakers; hole; • Surround speakers generally sound; 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; Preparing the Speaker Wires; • Only connect speakers that are rated
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. 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 ...
Page 8 - Connecting Surround-Sound Speakers; Connecting the Center Speaker; Connecting a Subwoofer Amplifier
8 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting Surround-Sound Speakers You can connect a pair of speakers to the receiver for surround-sound pro-grams. 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...
Page 9 - Connecting Program Sources; Connecting a Turntable
9 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 10 - Connecting Video Sources; and
10 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 select each video source. You can also use the receiver to easily record from these video so...
Page 11 - Connecting the Antennas; AM Antennas; FM Antennas; ILLUSTRATION STILL REQUIRED
11 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide satisfac-tory reception. AM Antennas Assemble the supplied AM antenna’s base by swinging the base in the direction of the arrow and inserting the antenna’s bottom tabs into the base’...
Page 12 - Note: If your antenna has 300
12 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 coaxial cable. Note: If your antenna has 300 Ω twin-lead cable, consult your local RadioShack store for the correct adapter. 1. Disconnect t...
Page 13 - • Use only fresh batteries of the required
13 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....
Page 14 - Using the AC Power Outlet
14 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 15 - Basic Operation; Note: If you select a source while; TAPE
15 Basic Operation 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. Se...
Page 16 - Tuning the Radio; Manual and Automatic Tuning; TUNED; Memory Tuning; MEMORY; Using FM MONO; MONO; • 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 manually or automatically tune to the stations. 1. Press TUNER . Then press FM/AM to select the desired band. The receiver tune...
Page 17 - BALANCE Control; Muting the Receiver; MUTING; Using Headphones; Listening Safely
17 display. STEREO appears when you receive an FM broadcast in stereo. You can improve the reception of weak FM stations by pressing FM MONO until MONO appears. This reduces noise while you listen to a weak FM station, but you get monaural instead of stereo sound. BALANCE Control The BALANCE control...
Page 18 - Cassette Deck/VCR Features; Recording an Audio 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 con- nected to the receiver’s corresponding ( VCR/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR ) jacks. Using the VCR/TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 MO...
Page 19 - Playing a Video Tape; Copying a Video Tape
19 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 Tape ...
Page 20 - Using Advanced Sound Options; Dolby Pro Logic Surround
20 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 get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Surround Sound, y...
Page 21 - Center Mode Setting; • Use the
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 • SURROUND on the remote control to SU...
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 24 - Troubleshooting; Problem
24 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 on t...
Page 25 - Care and Maintenance
25 Care and Maintenance Your Optimus STAV-3670 Audio/Video Receiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following sugges-tions 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 mi...
Page 26 - The FCC Wants You to Know
26 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 27 - Specifications; Amplifier
27 Specifications Amplifier Front Channel Average Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Watts 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 ...
Page 28 - FM Tuner; AM Tuner
28 Specifications FM Tuner Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 29 - Index to Features by Control Name; Control
29 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 30 - Notes
