Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; The RCA STAV–3860 has these great features.; Note to the Cable TV System Installer:
2 INTRODUCTION The RCA STAV–3860 has these great features. Five Channels of Independent Amplification — five independent power amplifiers, each rated at 60W, ensure accurate, dynamic reproduction of all multi-channel material. Dolby* Pro Logic — enjoy stunning multi-channel, surround sound effects f...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This receiver is made and tested to meetexacting safety standards. It meets bothUL and FCC requirements and complieswith safety performance standards of theUS Department of Health and HumanServices. Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in themanufacture o...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation ....................................................................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................. 6Using this Manual ..................
Page 6 - PREPARATION; Remote Control Unit; USING THIS MANUAL; Indicates that display is blinking.; Set up; CHECKING THE SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES; memo
6 PREPARATION Remote Control Unit AM Loop Antenna FM Wire Antenna USING THIS MANUAL This manual is for the STAV-3860 audio/video receiver. It is divided into two mainsections: The following symbols are usedthroughout this manual: Provides detailed precautions andadvice on operations, etc. Indicates ...
Page 7 - The FUNCTION & SOURCE SELECT Buttons on the Remote Control; Operating other RCA Components
7 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit The remote control may not work properly if: 30 30 23 ft. 1 2 3 4 5 6 + + - - PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL Dry Cell Batteries (not included) (AA size IEC R6P x 2) Loading the batteries CONTROL OUT OUT IN CONTROL The FUNCTION & SOURCE SELECT Buttons on the...
Page 8 - CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM; Connect an external FM antenna.
8 CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM FM Wire Antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along awindow frame or other suitable area. 7 To Improve FM Reception Connect an external FM antenna. FM UNBAL 75 Ω FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA 7 To Improve AM Reception Connect a 15–18 feet length of vin...
Page 9 - CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS
9 CD PLAYER CD-R, CASSETTE DECK MD,DAT ETC. L R L R CD OUT CD-R /TAPE /MD IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN CONTROL SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFERPREOUT TOMONITORTV VCR/ DVR TV/ SAT DVD /LD FRONT P L A Y CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L R SUB WOOFER L R O U T R E C DVD 5.1 CH INPUT OUT FM UNBAL 7...
Page 10 - CONNECTING DVD 5.1 CHANNEL COMPONENTS; CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS
10 L R L R CD OUT CD-R /TAPE /MD IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN CONTROL SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFERPREOUT TOMONITORTV VCR/ DVR TV/ SAT DVD /LD FRONT P L A Y CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS L R SUB WOOFER L R O U T R E C DVD 5.1 CH INPUT OUT FM UNBAL 75 Ω AC OUTLET AM LOOP ANTENNA FM ANTENNA ...
Page 11 - Speaker terminals; Twist about 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together.; CONNECTING SPEAKERS; • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
11 Speaker terminals Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to thereceiver. 1 Twist about 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together. 2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure. ª · L R L R CD OUT CD-R /TAPE /MD IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OU...
Page 13 - SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND; SURROUND; Normal; NORMAL
13 SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND The STAV-3860 offers several options for surround sound listening, depending on the speakers in your setup. Having installed the speakers in your room, it's important to set up the relative volume levels anddelay time in order to make the most of the receiver's surro...
Page 15 - SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC; SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DVD 5.1 CH; FL; CH SELECT; CT
15 SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DOLBY PRO LOGIC For the best surround sound, set up the relative speaker levels so that they all have the same volume fromyour normal listening position. Follow the steps: CLASS MPX D. ACCESS SOURCE SOURCE SELECT TAPE CD TUNER CH SELECT FUNCTION FL DIMMER RECEIVER * ...
Page 16 - SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DSP; DSP MODE
16 SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DSP CLASS MPX D. ACCESS SOURCE SOURCE SELECT TAPE CD TUNER CH SELECT FUNCTION FL DIMMER RECEIVER * & & # # @ @ EFFECT ASMS SEARCH T.TONE FM/AM MUTING VOLUME DSP MODE 2 ! ! CHANNEL LEVEL DISC/STATION $ $ DECK 1 DECK 2 TUNING TUNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 0 7 8 POWER PO...
Page 17 - DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS; FRONT PANEL; TUNED
17 DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL OSR DOLBY SURROUND P R O • L O G I C 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 ~ ! ^ % = $ @ # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - 1 POWER button Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode (notethat the receiver consumes a small amount ...
Page 18 - DISPLAY; THEATER 2; dB
18 DISPLAY 1 2 PRO LOGIC indicator Lights when any Dolby Pro Logic mode isselected.The main character display briefly shows thecurrent Pro Logic mode ( PRO LOGIC, THEATER 1, THEATER 2 ) after selection (see page 20). 2 DSP indicator Lights when any DSP mode is selected. The maincharacter display bri...
Page 19 - Use select the playback or recording source.; MONO; will improve the sound; Use to set the overall listening volume.; REMOTE CONTROL
19 1 SOURCE (POWER) button 2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMAND buttons Use to select the radio frequency in tuner mode.Also, you can use to contol RCA professionalseries components like CD players, cassette decks,etc. according to the comands printed above thebutton (4, 3, 7, etc.) (see pages 24, 27–29). 3 D.AC...
Page 20 - LISTENING IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE; LISTENING IN SURROUND SOUND; SP OFF; SURR OFF
20 LISTENING IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE To really appreciate what the STAV-3860 can do, sit back and experience a movie encoded in DolbyDigital or Dolby Surround with five speaker surround sound creating theater-like sound effects in yourliving room. When choosing software, look for the mark on DVD dis...
Page 21 - LISTENING IN DVD 5.1 CHANNEL INPUT MODE; FUNCTION
21 LISTENING IN DVD 5.1 CHANNEL INPUT MODE You can use this feature if you have a DVD player and a Dolby Digital decoder or a DVD player with abuilt-in Dolby Digital decoder. Both these decoders will have separate analog audio outputs for the frontleft and right, center, surround left and right, and...
Page 22 - LISTENING IN DSP MODE; DANCE; HALL
22 LISTENING IN DSP MODE The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes transform your living room into a variety of different soundenvironments when playing standard (two channel) stereo sources. Optionally, you can adjust the amountof effect added to the source. The descriptions below give an idea of h...
Page 23 - FINDING A STATION; USING THE TUNER; MPX; Automatic Tuning; MPX Mode; MPX
23 FINDING A STATION Follow steps below to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual(step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, seeTuning Directly to a Station on the following page. Once you are tuned to ...
Page 24 - Tuning Directly to a Station
24 MEMORIZING STATIONS (FRONT PANEL ONLY) If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency foreasy recall. The STAV-3860 can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A,B and C)of 10 stations each. When memorizing FM fr...
Page 25 - RECALLING MEMORIZED STATIONS
25 RECALLING MEMORIZED STATIONS Having memorized up to 30 stations (see "Memorizing Stations" on page 24), you can listen to a stationwith a couple of button presses. The receiver and the remote control must both be set to tuner mode for AM/FM station listening. 3 4 1 CLASS MPX D. ACCESS SOU...
Page 26 - MAKING A RECORDING; MAKING AN AUDIO OR A VIDEO RECORDING; Record MONITOR; MONITOR
26 MAKING A RECORDING MAKING AN AUDIO OR A VIDEO RECORDING The following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner, or froman audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Recordings can be madeto a CD-Recorder, cassette deck, MD,...
Page 27 - ADDITIONAL SYSTEM CONTROL; CD PLAYER CONTROLS; SOURCE SELECT; Use; This button has no function.
27 ADDITIONAL SYSTEM CONTROL CLASS MPX D. ACCESS SOURCE SOURCE SELECT TAPE CD TUNER CH SELECT FUNCTION FL DIMMER RECEIVER * & & # # @ @ EFFECT ASMS SEARCH T.TONE FM/AM MUTING VOLUME DSP MODE 2 ! ! CHANNEL LEVEL DISC/STATION $ $ DECK 1 DECK 2 TUNING TUNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 0 7 8 POWER POWER STAV...
Page 28 - CASSETTE DECK CONTROLS; TAPE SOURCE SELECT; Press to pause playback or recording.
28 memo CLASS MPX D. ACCESS SOURCE SOURCE SELECT TAPE CD TUNER CH SELECT FUNCTION FL DIMMER RECEIVER * & & # # @ @ EFFECT ASMS SEARCH T.TONE FM/AM MUTING VOLUME DSP MODE 2 ! ! CHANNEL LEVEL DISC/STATION $ $ DECK 1 DECK 2 TUNING TUNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 0 7 8 POWER POWER STAV-3860AUDIO/VIDEO SYST...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Cause
29 TROUBLESHOOTING This receiver has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limitedwarranty from RadioShack. If your receiver is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShackstore or call 1-800-THE-SHACK for assistance. Incorrect operation is often m...
Page 31 - SPECIFICATIONS
31 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier SectionContinuous average power output of 60 watts* perchannel, min., at 8 ohms, from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz withno more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power OutputFront ................................. 60 W + 60 W (1kHz, 0.9 %, 8 Ω ) Center .......
Page 32 - RadioShack
Limited Two-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanshipunder normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned storesand authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra...
