Page 2 - Introducing the Optimus STAV-3790; Dolby Digital; Note to the Cable TV System Installer:
2 Introducing the Optimus STAV-3790 Your Optimus STAV-3790 Audio/Video Receiver operates as the perfect control center for your audio/video system. It combines 100 watts-per -channel of clean power with modern styling. It provides connections for one tape deck, one VCR, two audio/video sources, an a...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION; CAUTION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This receiver is made and tested to meet exacting safetystandards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements. CAUTION Power Lines — Locate an outdoor antenna away frompower lines. Nonuse Periods — Unplug the receiver’s power cordwhen you will not use it for extended perio...
Page 4 - Contents
4 Contents Preparing Your Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Positioning Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Preparing Your Receiver; Positioning Speakers; hole
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 different locati...
Page 6 - 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 p...
Page 7 - Connecting the Front Speakers
7 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Front Speakers Follow these steps to connect the right speaker to the receiver’s right FRONT SPEAKERS terminals. 1. Press open the receiver’s FRONT SPEAKERS R (+) red lever and insert the ridged or color -coded conductor’s end into the small hole. Press the l...
Page 8 - Connecting Surround-Sound Speakers; Connecting the Center Speaker; to its line-level input. You can also connect this; Connecting a Subwoofer Amplifier; to an amplified subwoofer’s line-level input or to an amplifier to
8 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 “Preparing Your Receiver” on Page 7 to connect the speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. Connecting the Center Speaker The center sp...
Page 9 - Connecting a CD Player
9 Preparing Your Receiver ConnectingProgram Sources You can connect up to seven external program sources to your receiver. 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 L and R CD IN jacks. Connecting Cassette Dec...
Page 10 - Connecting Video Sources; and
10 Preparing Your Receiver Note: If you have a turntable with magnetic cartridge and want to con- nect it to the STAV-3790, you need to connect a pre-amplifier between the turntable and the receiver. Some turntables have a switchable built-in amplifier: if your turntable has this feature, switch it ...
Page 11 - Connecting a Camcorder
11 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting a Camcorder You can connect the camcorder (or other audio/video device) to the front panel VIDEO INPUT jacks. You need a stereo A/V cable (not supplied) with plugs that fit the receiver’s jacks and the camcorder’s jacks for this connection. Insert the plugs at o...
Page 12 - Digital Connections; jack input; • You must remove the DIGITAL IN OPT
12 Preparing Your Receiver Digital Connections You can connect up to three digital output devices to your receiver. Two inputs use the fiber -optic cable, and one uses coaxial digital audio cable. Using the appropriate cable, make connections between the digital out-put jack of your device and the d...
Page 13 - AM Antennas; FM Antennas
13 Preparing Your Receiver Connecting the Antennas In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide satisfactory 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’s...
Page 15 - • Use only fresh batteries of the required
15 Preparing Your Receiver Using One Remote Controlfor More than One Unit If you also have an Optimus professional series CD player, VCR, or cas-sette 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 17 - Initial Setup; Basic Procedure; Speaker Size Setting; SUBWF ON; • When you select; SUBWF; sets to; ON
17 Initial Setup To obtain the best possible surround sound, you need to set up and adjust your receiver and its components. This is particularly important when you use the (Dolby) sound mode. These are one-time adjust- ments and you need not to repeat (unless you change the configuration of your sy...
Page 18 - Crossover Frequency Setting; LFEATT 0; Low Cut Filter On/Off Setting; OFF; Speaker Distance Settings; speaker setting is
18 Initial Setup Crossover Frequency Setting When you select S for any of the speaker’s size setting modes, the receiver sends the bass frequencies that were destined for that particu-lar speaker to the subwoofer. This setting determines the frequency that is sent to the subwoofer. If you set all sp...
Page 19 - Dynamic Range Control Setting
19 Initial Setup 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to enter the distance between the surround speakers and your listening area. Each time you press the button, distance changes for 1 foot (between 1 to 30 feet). Dynamic Range Control Setting In Dolby Digital mode, the dynamic range (how loud and soft sounds are produ...
Page 20 - Basic Operation; to; Note: If you select a source while; flashes
20 Basic Operation 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. 2. Press SPEAKERS A or B on the front panel (if necessary) so...
Page 21 - Manual and Automatic Tuning; Direct Access Tuning (Remote Control Only)
21 Basic Operation Tuning the Radio Your receiver has four types of electronic tuning — manual, automatic, direct access, and memory. Manual and Automatic Tuning Follow these steps to manually or automatically tune to stations. Hint: If none of the tuning buttons on the remote control operate, press...
Page 22 - Memory Tuning; Using MPX MODE; MONO; Using Headphones; Listening Safely; • A class is a group of up to 10 station
22 Basic Operation Memory Tuning Memory tuning lets you store up to 30 AM or FM frequencies in three different classes (10 frequencies in each class), then quickly tune to a class and station. Follow these steps to store a station in a memory location using the front panel controls. (You cannot stor...
Page 24 - Cassette Deck/VCR Features; Dubbing a Cassette Tape; TAPE
24 Cassette Deck/VCR Features You can connect two cassette decks to the receiver. Selecting either MD/ TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR lets you hear the playback from the cassette deck you connected to the receiver’s corresponding ( MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR ) jacks. Using the MD/TAPE 1 andTAPE 2 MONITOR...
Page 25 - Playing a Video Tape
25 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 and another VCR or camcorder to DVD/LD , TV/SAT , or front panel VIDEO INPUT audio and video jacks, you can copy video cassette tapes from one VCR to an...
Page 26 - Using Advanced Sound Options
26 Using Advanced Sound Options Your receiver has three special sound options: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic Surround, and DSP Effect. These special options enhance the sound from a connected program source. Notes: • To get the full benefit from programs encoded with Dolby Sur- round Sound, you nee...
Page 28 - CONTROL MODE Buttons; PUSHFUNC; Using the Remote Control
28 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 29 - Receiver/Amplifier Operation; Before operation, press; Number Buttons
29 Using the Remote Control Receiver/Amplifier Operation Before operation, press TUNER to select receiver/amplifier operation. RECEIVER POWER Turns the STAV-3790 on/off. MUTING Silences the receiver. Press again to restore the sound to its pre-vious level. – TUNE + Tunes to radio stations. ENTER Sel...
Page 30 - CD Player/MD Recorder Operation; Cassette Deck Operation
30 Using the Remote Control CD Player/MD Recorder Operation Note: You must have connected the CD player to both of your receiver’s CONTROL OUT and audio jacks or programmed the code for your CD player/MD recorder into the remote control for these functions to work. Before operation, press CD to sele...
Page 31 - DVD/LD Player Operation
31 Using the Remote Control DVD/LD Player Operation Note: You must have programmed the code for your DVD or LD player into the remote control for these functions to work. Before operation, press DVD/LD to select DVD/LD player operation. POWER Turns on/off the DVD/LD player. Press to pause play. Pres...
Page 32 - VCR Operation
32 Using the Remote Control VCR Operation Note: You must have programmed the code for your VCR into the remote control for these functions to work. Before operation, press VCR1 or VCR2 (the one you assigned your VCR operation) to select VCR operation. POWER Turns on/off the VCR. Press to temporarily...
Page 33 - Satellite Receiver Operation; Background Control
33 Using the Remote Control Satellite Receiver Operation Note: You must have programmed the code for your SAT receiver to the remote control for these functions to work. Before operation, press TV/SAT receiver to select SAT receiver operation. POWER Turns the power on. / / ▲ / ▼ Moves the cursor lef...
Page 35 - VCR Brand
35 Using the Remote Control VCR Brand Code Fisher 410,426,412,427,425,420 Goldstar 411,409 Grandiente 452 Hitachi 408,401,406,436,434 JVC 428,430,429,408,414,431,407 Magnavox 414,408,426,403 Mitsubishi 409,420,421,422,423,424,408,407 Optimus 408,432,433,402,418,419 Panasonic 408,432,433 Pioneer 400,...
Page 36 - CD Brand
36 Using the Remote Control CD Brand Code Denon 309 JVC 303 Kenwood 310,321,311 Marantz 323,312,324 Onkyo 320,308,307 Optimus 300 Philips 312,322 Pioneer 300 RCA 302,319,313 Sanyo 313 Sony 301,316,317,318 TEAC 305,306,327,324,325 Technics 304,326 Yamaha 315,314,328 TV Brand Code GE 601,608,607,610,6...
Page 37 - CATV Brand
37 Using the Remote Control CATV Brand Code Jerrold 711,701,702,712,704,713,703,714,716,715 Pioneer 700 S.A. 705,706,708,709 Zenith 707,717,710 MD Brand Code Denon 906 Kenwood 903 Onkyo 905 Pioneer 900, 902 Sharp 902 Sony 901 TEAC 904 31-3046.fm Page 37 Monday, January 29, 2001 12:43 PM
Page 38 - Troubleshooting; Problem; SP A
38 Troubleshooting If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this char t 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 39 - Care and Maintenance
39 Care and Maintenance Your Optimus STAV-3790 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 min...
Page 40 - The FCC Wants You to Know; • Moving your radio or TV away from the receiver
40 The FCC Wants You to Know Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference even when it is oper-ating properly. To determine whether your receiver is causing the inter-ference, turn off your receiver. If the interference goes away, your re-ceiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference...
Page 41 - Specifications; Amplifier
41 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 Ru...
Page 42 - 0 dB Quieting Sensitivity; AM Tuner; Inches
42 Specifications FM Tuner Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 13.2 dBf, ...
Page 43 - Index to Features by Control Name; Control
43 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 28 C...
Page 44 - Printed in Indonesia; Limited Two-Year Warranty
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 <ARB7198-A> 06A99 Printed in Indonesia Limited Two-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-ship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase fr...
