RCA STAV3860 Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. AM LOOP ANTENNA FM Wire Antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area Antenna Snap Connectors Pa Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into Al 3 8 In A the hole then snap the connector shut pP ll Fat Using External Antennas m To Improve FM Reception m To Improve AM Reception Connect an external FM antenna Connect a 15 18 feet length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors A OUTDOOR ANTENNA INDOOR ANTENNA ANTENNA VINYL COATED WIRE 75 Q COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS Connect your audio components as shown below When connecting equipment always make sure the power is switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet CD PLAYER E E Audio Video Cords Use good quality audio video cords with RCA phono plugs at each CD R CASSETTE DECK MD end to connect the audio or video components and a video cord to DAT ETC connect the monitor TV E co Se Ro Connect red plugs to R right white f plugs to L left and the yellow plugs gt L to VIDEO a A R Be sure to push the plugs securely SF into their sockets Cassette Deck Placement Depending on where2. Y 1 MONITOR ADDITIONAL SYSTEM CONTROL CD PLAYER CONTROLS memo To control your CD player with this remote control the remote must be CD mode with the k proper SOURCE SELECT button TAPE SOURCE SELECT MN KIJASMS DH lt 1 lt SEARCH gt gt 6120 QS D ACCESS CLASS O o al gt O O SORROUND OO DSP MODE MUTING casero CAEL FL RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER VOLUME STAV 386 o AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE 058 8 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to put the remote control in the CD mode SOURCE POWER Press to switch the CD player between STAN DBY and ON da Press to return to the start of the current track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks P Press to advance to the start of the next track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks A This button has no function HI Press to pause playback gt Hold down for fast forward playback lt a Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Press to start playback E Press to stop playback on some models pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open 27 CASSETTE DECK CONTROLS memo To control your cassette deck with this remote control the remote must be i
3. e do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer Power Sources Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label If you are not sure of your homes power type consult your product dealer or local power company Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still doesnt fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If you need an extension use a polarized cord Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall out
4. 29 Troubleshooting eiii a aa aaah aa iaa 29 O 31 PREPARATION CHECKING THE SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories AM Loop Antenna FM Wire Antenna Remote Control Unit USING THIS MANUAL This manual is for the STAV 3860 audio video receiver It is divided into two main sections Set up The following symbols are used This section covers installing your receiver and throughout this manual connecting all the other components in your home theater system to it It also describes how to set up a multi channel speaker system to take memo Provides detailed precautions and full advantage of the great surround sound advice on operations etc features of your receiver Operation E Indicates that display is blinking This section shows you how to use every feature of the receiver and its remote control unit It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your other home theater components To find out more about a specific button control or indicator see Displays and Controls starting on page 17 This will point you to the relevant chapter in the manual In the Additional Information section p 29 31 you ll find a troubleshooting section and specifications INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Notes Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This would prevent proper heat dispersal e When installing in a rack she
5. 7 Repeat steps 3 4 for all of your speakers Adjust the volumes of the all speakers so their volume seems the same from your normal listening position 15 SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DSP 1 Usethe DSP MODE button to turn on a DSP effect You can cycle through the five different types with the DSP button Play a source CD tape etc and set the master volume to a moderate level Press the CH SELECT button The first speaker FL front left and t s relative volume level dB appears in the display Adjust the front left FL speaker level with the CHANNEL LEVEL buttons Adjust the volumes of the speakers to a standard level of your choice when seated in your normal listening position Press CH SELECT again to move to the next speaker The second speaker cT center and it s relative volume level dB appears in the display Adjust the center CT speaker level with the CHANNEL LEVEL buttons Adjust the volume of the speaker so its volume seems the same as the previous speaker from your normal listening position 7 Repeat steps 3 4 for all of your speakers Adjust the volumes of all the speakers so their volume seems the same from your normal listening position memo These speaker level settings are applicable to DSP a effects only e Each effect level applies only to the DSP type HA
6. CONTROL O SOURCE POWER button NUMBER PLAYER COMMAND buttons Use to select the radio frequency in tuner mode Also you can use to contol RCA professional series components like CD players cassette decks etc according to the comands printed above the button 4 3 7 etc see pages 24 27 29 D ACCESS button This button gives you direct access to radio frequency input allowing you to input a station directly In DVD mode this button brings you to the top menu see pages 24 29 T TONE FM AM button Use this button to hear a test tone from each speaker in turn to set the relative speaker volumes Also switches the BAND in TUNER mode see pages 15 23 24 SURROUND button Use this button to set up the surround sound features of the STAV 3860 Use it to select the type of center mode turn on off subwoofer option and select delay time for each speaker or to start the process of setting the effect levels see pages 13 15 20 22 Do button Use to select a Dolby Pro Logic mode Also used to access Test Tone see pages 15 20 CH SELECT button Used to start the process of setting the speaker levels see 7 below see pages 15 16 RECEIVER STANDBY ON button Use to switch the receiver between on and standby modes FUNCTION button Use select the playback or recording source SOURCE SELECT keys Use to put the remote control NOT the receiver in the stated mode F
7. DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARIS ING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAM AGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to act
8. be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This receiver is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets both UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the US Department of Health and Human Services WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product that can cause shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to alert you to important oper ating and maintenance in structions in this owner s manual Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck and safety is a major factor in its design However safety is also your responsibility This section lists important information that will help you pro
9. by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mount The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Warning This receiver uses a laser Because of possible eye injury only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device Cautions e Theuseof controls or adjustments or the per formance of procedures other than specified herein can result in hazardous exposure to laser light To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure TABLE OF CONTENTS O 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories scccccccccrccericnerernnccenienerinnniinii 6 Using this M an diia da er annie 6 installing the RECOVER iaa Ad Aria 6 Preparing the Remote Control nui n Aa 7 GS ONMECTIMG NOU FS VSUCMM sacar aaa 8 Connecting Antennas rn in 8 Connecting Audio Components viii ra
10. impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q FRONT POWERED SUB WOOFER o FRONT LEFT RIGHT CENTER FRON Y CENTER SPEAKERS SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS IDOL SURROUND SURROUND LEFT RIGHT Speaker terminals Te Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver Twist about 1 2 inch of bare wire strands together po 2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire a Da 9 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure 11 12 Hints on Speaker Placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind Some are designed to be floorstanding while others should be placed on stands to sound their best Some should be placed near a wall others should be placed away from walls Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers e Place the front left and right speakers at equal To achieve the best possible surround sound distances from the TV install your speakers as shown below Be sure all When placing speakers near the TV we speak ers are installed securely to prevent recommend using magnetically shielded accidents and improve sound quality speakers to prevent possible interference such as discoloration of the picture when the FRONT FRONT TV is switched on If you do not have LEFT CENTER RIGHT magnetically shielded speakers and notice C A SUB WOOFER discoloration of the TV picture move t
11. isin TUNER mode for example and you want to listen to your CD player you need to select the CD mode with the FUNCTION button Operating other RCA Components By connecting a control cord optional you can control other RCA professional series equipment using this remote control unit Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor of this unit even when operating other equipment CONTROL 15 STAV 3860 The remote control signals are received by the remote sensor of this unit and sent to the other OTHER RCA PROFESSIONAL devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal SERIES PRODUCTS WITH OSR MARK memo You can also control RCA professional ape j inti CONNECT TO CONTROL IN series components by pointing the TERMINAL OF eae RCA PROFESSIONAL SERIES PRODUCTS WITHOSR MARK receiver s remote control directly at the component This type of operation does not require control cords REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM CONNECTING ANTENNAS Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Using external antennas below Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections AM Loop Antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver Attach to a wall etc if desired and face in the direction that gives the best reception
12. selected The main character display briefly shows the current Pro Logic mode PRO LOGIC THEATER 1 THEATER 2 after selection see page 20 DSP indicator Lights when any DSP mode is selected The main character display briefly shows the current DSP mode HALL JAZZ DANCE THEATER1 and THEATER 2 after selection see page 22 DIRECT indicator Lights when source DIRECT is on This function bypasses all tone balance DSP and Dolby Surround effects MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is selected to hear a recording as it s being made see page 26 TUNER indicators MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX MODE button see page 23 TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode O i MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level Volume level is maintained even when the power is off dB indicates the minimum level and OdB indicates the maximum level e Depending on the level settings for individual channels the MAX level can range between 10dB and 0dB SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not If SP mA appears speakers are switched on If SP gt appears speakers are switched off S BASS indicator Lights when the S BASS is on see note on page 17 CHARACTER display Shows the radio frequency or function DVD LD CD etc receiver is using REMOTE
13. 5 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range cocooccicioncccncnncnnicinnnno 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna serere 350 V m Selec O P EAE Signal to N oise Ratio ANTENNA A A ANA Miscellaneous Power Requirements seernes Power CONSUMPTION c occcioncicnononininnoncncnnnnranonninancnnn In Standby aa Dimensions 16 9 16 W x 6 4 16 H x 15 7 16 D in 420 W x 158 H x 391 D mm Weight without package 18 Ib 9 oz 8 4 kg Furnished Parts EMANAN iii aa 1 AM Loop Antenna Remote Control Unit Operating Instructions PPP NOTE Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 31 09A99 Limited Two Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two 2 years from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR
14. LL for example that it is set in You can set the effect levels for each type independently 16 DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL STA 3860 4 JDIO VIDEO RECEIVER piema PROCESSOR ON OFF POWER button Switches the receiver between on and standby STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power 1W in standby mode STATION FREQUENCY lt p gt TUNING SELECT buttons STATION Selects station memories when using the tuner FREQUENCY Selects the frequency when using the tuner TUNING SELECT Switches between station memory and frequency select modes see pages 23 25 CLASS button Switches between the three banks classes of station memories see page 25 MEMORY button Press to memorize a station for recall using the STATION buttons see page 24 MPX MODE button If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast see page 23 Display see page 18 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control DSP MODE button Use t
15. ONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT S AC OUTLET SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND The STAV 3860 offers several options for surround sound listening depending on the speakers in your set up Having installed the speakers in your room it s important to set up the relative volume levels and delay time in order to make the most of the receiver s surround sound capabilities You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers Setting the Center Mode the Subwoofer and Speaker Distances It is important to set the type of center mode which corresponds to your speaker system set the subwoofer on off set speaker distances and set volume levels of each speaker From your normal listening position the volumes of the various speakers in your system should appear to be equal Follow the steps below for settings especially the volumes of the center and surround speakers relative to the main front speakers for Dolby Pro Logic mode 5 1 CH mode and the DSP mode 1 Switch on the receiver 2 Press the SURROUND button 3 Press the gt button to select the surround sound setup mode Repeatedly pressing the button cycles through the three setup modes center mode setup subwoofer setup distance setup The mode appears in the display on the front panel 4 Usethe aw buttons to select one of the four types of center mode The center m
16. OUND SOUND LISTENING IN DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE To really appreciate what the STAV 3860 can do sit back and experience a movie encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround with five speaker surround sound creating theater like sound effects in your living room When choosing software look for the JO pozey surrouno mark on DVD discs laser discs and video tapes sometimes unmarked software is also recorded in Dolby Surround To enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound from DVD discs you ll need to have connected your DVD player or Dolby Digital decoder to the receiver s 5 1 channel inputs see page 10 and set the receiver to DVD 5 1CH input mode See Listening in DVD 5 1 Channel Imput Mode on page 21 Many video tapes feature Dolby Surround Pro Logic The STAV 3860 takes advantage of this to provide dramatic and realistic surround sound The effect can be further enhanced by choosing a Pro Logic with DSP mode Follow the steps on this page when playing Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic material When using any of these modes it s really important that your speakers are set up correctly see pages 11 12 and that you ve worked through the steps in Setting Up for Surround Sound on pages 13 15 1 Presstheno button DOLBY PRO LOGIC on the receiver Pressing repeatedly changes the Pro Logic mode in the following sequence PRO LOGIC POUYO iy oO THEATER 1 PRO LOGIC SURR OFF lt with lt q THEATER 2 2 Press
17. VR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT 200 mV 47 kQ Frequency Response CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT 5 Hz to 100 0003 Hz Output Level l mpedance VCR DVR REC CD R TAPE MD REC 200 mV 2 2 kQ Tone Control DAS CEG canis AAR 6 dB 100 Hz TREBLE ferae a a a i AEA 6 dB 10 kHz S BASS iinnat 8 dB 100 Hz Signal to N oise Ratio IHF short circuited A network CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Video Section Input Sensitivity lmpedance VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT len 1Vp p 75 Q Output Level I mpedance VGRIDV Ricci 1Vp p 75 Q Frequency Response VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT gt MONITOR taza 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB Signal to N oise Ratio CrOSS Tiana cil FM Tuner Section Frequency Range secsec 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 pV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity oo eee Mono 20 2 dB Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to N oise Ratio Mono 76 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 72 dB at 85 dBf Distortion cai ticas Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity s e 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation ooccconnininnnicioncnccnrnnnaniananos 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response iseen 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Inputs iia aia 7
18. ack or recording a ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING This receiver has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack If your receiver is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1 800 THE SHACK for assistance Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another compo nent Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used Symptom The power does not turn on Cause The power plug is disconnected The protection circuit may have activated Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed Static electricity caused by dry air Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again No sound is output when a function is set Improper connections Sound is muted The volume is turned down Speakers are turned off Monitor is on Make sure the component is connected correctly see pages 8 through 11 Press MUTING on the remote control Adjust VOLUME Press SPEAKERS to switch on the speakers Press the MONITOR button No image is output when a function is set Improper connections The input sourc
19. ce you ve found a station you can store it in the receiver s memory for easy recall anytime see Recalling Memorized Stations on page 25 MPX Mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast 23 24 Tuning Directly to a Station If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to simply enter the frequency using the number buttons on the remote control This function is not available using the front panel controls of the receiver The receiver and the remote control must both be set to tuner mode for AM FM station listening 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the receiver in tuner mode On the receiver press the FM AM button to select the tuner mode 2 Pressthe TUNER button on the remote control to put it in tuner mode 3 Press the FM AM button to select either FM or AM Each press switches the band between FM and AM on the front panel use the FM AM button 4 Press D ACCESS DIRECT ACCESS 5 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station Example To tune to 106 00 FM press1 0 6 0 0 Y A EZ M If i rol ILICI LI LJ If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency press the D ACCESS button twic
20. e Dolby Pro Logic mode Follow the steps below to use the 5 1 channel mode 1 Usethe FUNCTION button to select DVD 5 1 CH On the receiver press the DVD 5 1 CH function button to select the DVD input mode directly On the remote control repeated presses of the FUNCTION button switches between 5 1 channel input and the other inputs memo e You can input level settings spefically for the 5 1 CH pad mode to enhance you surround sound experience see Setting Up Speaker Levels for DVD 5 1CH on page 15 Thetone controls S BASS or the DIRECT function are not available in 5 1 CH mode 21 22 LISTENING IN DSP MODE The DSP Digital Signal Processing modes transform your living room into a variety of different sound environments when playing standard two channel stereo sources Optionally you can adjust the amount of effect added to the source The descriptions below give an idea of how the five different modes sound but you might want to play a source and experiment HALL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large classical concert hall Long delay and reverb decay times create a sense of music being played in a large space JAZZ Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club Shorter delay times and a tighter reverb help to give the sound a live small club fe
21. e is not properly selected Make sure the component is connected correctly see Connecting Your System on pages 8 through 11 Press the correct function button Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Incorrect frequency The antenna is not connected Tune in the correct frequency Connect the antenna see Connecting Antennas on page 8 FM broadcasts The FM antenna is not fully extended or poorly positioned Weak radio signal Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall Connect an outdoor FM antenna see Connecting Antennas on page 8 AM broadcasts The AM antenna is poorly positioned Weak radio signal Interference caused by other equipment fluorescent lamp motor etc Adjust the direction and position for best reception Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna see Connecting Antennas on page 8 Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically Weak radio signal Connect an outdoor antenna see Connecting Antennas on page 8 No sound from surround or center speakers Incorrect center mode The surround and or center levels are turned down The surround and or center speakers are disconnected Set the correct center mode according to the speak
22. e to cancel the frequency and start again MEMORIZING STATIONS FRONT PANEL ONLY If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy 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 frequencies the receiver also stores the MPX setting auto stereo or mono see MPX Mode on page 23 The process for memorizing stations is only possible from the controls on the front panel of the receiver 1 Tuneto a station you want to store 3 2 4 See Finding a Station on page 23 and Tuning Directly to a Station 2 Press MEMORY The display shows a blinking memory class TUNED SP A STEREO 002 1 2 I Ld 3 Repeatedly press CLASS to select one of the three classes 3 2 4 4 Repeatedly press STATION to select the desired station memory number After choosing the location you want the preset class and number blink for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station Repeat steps 1 to 4 to memorize up to 30 stations RECALLING MEMORIZED STATIONS Having memorized up to 30 stations see Memorizi
23. el DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a dance music club THEATER 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a mid sized movie theater THEATER 2 Similar to the above but maintains proper localization of each channel 1 Useto DSP MODE button to select a DSP MODE Repeated presses of DSP MODE changes the DSP mode in the following sequence HALL gt JAZZ gt DANCE DSF lt lt THEATER 2 lt 1 Y THEATER 1 2 Press the SURROUND button 3 Usethe EFFECT buttons to adjust the DSP effect level You can adjust the effect level within an range of 10 90 the default settinig is 50 memo e The settings for effect level in DSP mode are independent of the effect level in PRO LOGIC with THEATER 1 and PRO LOGIC with THEATER 2 modes e You can input level settings spefically for the DSP mode and this will enhance your surround sound 1 experience see page 16 e Ifyou turn on DSP when the speakes are off SP OFF flashes indicating DSP is not available when the speakers are off You cannot use the tone controls or the DIRECT function with DSP mode USING THE TUNER FINDING A STATION Follow steps below to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and
24. ers in your system see Setting Up for Surround Sound on page 13 See Setting Volume Levels on page 15 16 to check the speaker levels Connect the speakers see Connecting Speakers on pages 11 12 29 30 Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot be remote controlled The remote control unit s e Replace the batteries see Preparing the batteries have worn out Remote Control on page 7 Too far away or bad angle of e Operate within 7 m 30 of the remote operation sensor on the front panel see Preparing the Remote Control on page 7 There is an obstacle between the e Remove the obstacle or operate from receiver and the remote control another position Strong light such as fluorescent e Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the light is shining onto the unit s front panel to direct light remote control signal light receiving window If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 60 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 09 total harmonic distortion front Continuous Power Output Eta 60 W 60 W 1kHz 0 9 8 Q A ardent 60 W 1kHz 0 9 8 Q Surround coocociccnccnninnninnonos 60 W 60 W 1kHz 0 9 8 Q Input Sensitivity lmpedance CD VCR D
25. he speakers farther away from the TV e Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is PARDO MD REET SURROUND RIGHT localized at the TV screen E EW E LISTENING CAUTION If you choose to install the POSITION center speaker on top of the TV be sure to secure it with putty or by other suitable means to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes H Ja l 3 D View of Speaker Set Up If possible install the surround speakers slightly above ear level e Try not to install the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W 0 8 A MAX Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver s STANDBY ON button Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A Do not connect a heater TV etc AC OUTLET memo e This unit should be disconnnected by removing the power plug A from the wall socket when not in regular use Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters irons or television sets to this AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk This can also cause the receiver to malfunction SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0 8A MAX CAUTION DO NOT C
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27. lets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation e Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct changein performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified
28. lf etc be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver 8 INCHES RECEIVER I CN PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL Loading the batteries CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in Dry Cell Batteries not included such hazards as leakage and bursting AA size IEC R6P x 2 Observe the following precautions Never use new and old batteries to gether e Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case e Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together Operating Range of Remote Control Unit The remote control may not work properly if memo e There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver s remote sensor e Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays e The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit The FUNCTION amp SOURCE SELECT Buttons on the Remote Control Please note that the remote control has two types of buttons one called FUNCTION and aset of buttons called SOURCE SELECT Use the FUNCTION button to choose the component you want to listen to CD CDR TAPE TUNER etc and use the SOURCE SELECT buttons to change which component the remote control itself will operate Thus if the STAV 3860
29. manual step tuning functions If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to see Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see M emorizing Stations on page 24 for more on how to do this The receiver and the remote control must both be set to tuner mode for AM FM station listening 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the receiver in tuner mode On the receiver press the FM AM button to select the tuner mode 2 Pressthe TUNER button on the remote control to put it in tuner mode 3 UsetheFM AM button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM on the front panel use the FM AM button 4 Tune to a station Automatic Tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold either the TUNING or TUNING button for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat this step to search for other stations Manual Tuning 4 MER 1 To change the frequency one step at a time press the TUNING TUNING Av buttons To change frequency more quickly press and hold the TUNING TUNING buttons until the desired frequency is reached then release Sl ed On
30. n the TAPE mode em with the TAPE SOURCE SELECT button For regular cassette decks use buttons below for the tape control functions For double deck models use buttons 40 to control deck 2 and buttons 4 42 to control deck 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to put the remote control in the tape mode 2 SOURCE POWER Press to switch the cassette deck between Ep STAN DBY and ON not possible on all models Q aa O gt D This button has no function in cassette deck TAREAS AAN mode Hadas ie p oa ae This button has no function in cassette deck 6 oa 10 mode ao 4d Press to start playback of reverse side of tape FAN auto reverse models only mE ai O O n OQO Press to pause playback or recording CHSELECT LEVEL CE OD gt gt Raa Gare hn Press to fast forward the tape Pressing during Es O Ol playback starts forward search AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE 652 lt a Press to rewind the tape Pressing during playback starts reverse search O gt Press to start playback Press to stop playback O a gt gt Press to fast forward the tape Pressing during playback starts forward search V lt lt Press to rewind the tape Pressing during playback starts reverse search ENTER W Press to stop playback lt 4 Press to start playback of reverse side of tape auto reverse models only p gt Press to start playback 2 MPX m Press to pause playb
31. ng Stations on page 24 you can listen to a station with a couple of button presses The receiver and the remote control must both be set to tuner mode for AM FM station listening 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the receiver in tuner mode On the receiver press the FM AM button to select the tuner mode 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to put it in tuner mode 3 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes A B and C 4 Usethe STATION lt P buttons to select the station memory in which the station is stored Alternatively recall the station memory using the number buttons on the remote control memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed 2 2 tt o prococeoa 25 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 from an audio or video source connected to the receiver such as a CD player or TV Recordings can be made to a CD Recorder cassette deck MD VCR or DVR deck connected to the CD R TAPE MD VCR or DVR in out connectors memo The receiver s vol
32. o switch between the various DSP modes available HALL JAZZ DANCE THEATER 1 THEATER 2 and DSP off Use to create different surround sound effects from any stereo source see page 22 eS dm Y DOLBY PRO LOGIC button Use to switch between the various Pro Logic modes PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC with THEATER 1 PRO LOGIC with THEATER 2 and Pro Logic off see page 20 VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume PHONES jack Use to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off SPEAKERS ON OFF button Use to switch the speaker system on or off FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter There are three brightness settings as well as an off setting BASS buttons Use to increase decrease bass within a range of 6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps It cannot be used when S BASS is on TREBLE lt gt buttons Use to increase decrease treble within a range of 6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps Function buttons Use to select a source for playback or recording S BASS button Use to switch on and off the bass boost Use for a more powerful bass sound N egates use of BASS buttons DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off This mode bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a program source 17 DISPLAY DO PRO LOGIC indicator Lights when any Dolby Pro Logic mode is
33. ode cycle and the diagrams below explain each center mode gt NORMAL gt WIDE lt _ gt 3 STEREO lt _ _ PHANTOM lt ___ A W eA Normal Middle and high frequency sounds are heard from the center speaker 0 B Bass frequencies from the center channel are played through the front speakers 19 fo Wide If a full range speaker is used for the center channel all center channel sound including bass frequencies are heard through the 1 center speaker o o Phantom Center channel sounds are played through L E both front speakers equally 0 o Y 3 Stereo Surround channel sounds and center channel bass frequencies are heard through the front o stereo speakers 13 Press the button to select the SUBWF Subwoofer select mode Use the A y buttons to turn the subwoofer function on or off Select SUBWF ON if you have a subwoofer and SUBWF OFF if you don t have a subwoofer Press the gt button to select the distance mode for the FRNT front speakers For true surround sound effect the sound from the front speakers and the surround speakers should arrive to the listener s ears at a slightly different time Telling the receiver how far your front and surround speakers are from your listening position will allow for this The firs
34. or other equipment controls see Controlling the Rest of Your System starting on page 27 DISC STATION buttons Use to select the station of memorized frequencies see pages 25 27 CLASS button Use to switch between the three banks classes of station memories see page 25 43 lt gt av TUNING and m ENTER buttons Use these arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system see pages 13 16 These buttons are also used to control for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player The TUNING buttons can be used to find radio frequencies see pages 13 14 23 MPX button Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality see page 23 DSP MODE button Use to switch between the various DSP modes available HALL JAZZ DANCE THEATER 1 THEATER 2 and DSP off Use to create different surround sound effects from any stereo source see page 22 MUTING button Use to mute all audio without affecting any of the current sound settings CHANNEL LEVEL buttons Use to set the relative speaker volumes for all the speakers in your system see O above see pages 15 16 VOLUME buttons Use to set the overall listening volume FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter There are three brightness settings as well as an off setting 19 20 LISTENING IN SURR
35. owner s manual Audio Video Receiver Professional Series ay A E A WE 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 from movies and other material recorded in Dolby Surround Pro Logic Enhance your listening experience further with built in signal processing that recreates the movie theater ambience in your living room Digital Surround Effects using Digital Signal Processing DSP technology various listening environments such as a theater or ajazz club may be simulated and applied to any music or video source DVD 5 1 Channel Input a special 5 1 Channel input makes the STAV 3860 fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5 1 channel outputs The Energy saving Design this unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF in Standby mode Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode refer to Specifications on pages 31 Note to the Cable TV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall
36. perly use and enjoy your cassette deck and accessories Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your cassette deck follow them closely and retain them for future reference Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer as they might create a hazard Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Follow the manufacturers instructions for mounting and use a recommended mounting accessory Carts Move the product on a cart carefully Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product cart to overturn o Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation ensure reliable operation and protect from overheating Do not block or cover these openings and
37. s of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 31 5003 lt ARB7216 A gt Printed in Indonesia
38. t distance setting you ll see will be FRNT for your front speakers You can set the distance in a range from 1 30 feet Press the aw buttons to increase decrease the distance of the FRNT speakers You should determine how far the speakers are from your normal listening position and set the distance accordingly You can set the distance in a range from 1 30 feet Press the button to select the distance mode for the SURR Surround speakers 10 Press the aw buttons to increase decrease the distance of the SURR speakers Again determine how far the speakers are from your normal listening position and set the distance accordingly As above you can set the distance in a range from 1 30 feet When you are finished setting up the delay time the receiver will return to normal operating mode after about 20 seconds Alternatively you can cycle through the options with the gt buttons until you return to the regular operating mode memo You only need to make the distance settings if your system k has surround speakers 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 from your normal listening position Follow the steps 1 Press the OO button 2 Press the SURROUND button 3 Press the T TONE button A short test tone will be heard in turn from each speaker in your se
39. t up except the subwoofer 4 Adjust the respective speaker levels with the CHANNEL LEVEL buttons when the TEST TONE sounds from that speaker Adjust the volumes of the speakers so that the volume of all speakers appears equal from your normal listening position 5 Press T TONE again When you are satisfied that the set up is complete press the T TONE button to return to normal operation memo e NoTEST TONE sounds for the subwoofer e These speaker level settings are applicable to PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC with THEATER 1 amp PRO LOGIC with THEATER 2 settings SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DVD 5 1 CH 1 Use the FUNCTION button to select DVD 5 1 CH input mode 2 PlayaDVD 5 1 CH source and set the master volume to a moderate level 3 Press the CH SELECT button The first speaker FL front left and its relative volume level dB appears in the display 4 Adjust the front left FL speaker level with the CHANNEL LEVEL buttons Adjust the volumes of the speakers to a standard level of your choice when seated in your normal listening position 5 Press CH SELECT again to move to the next speaker The second speaker cT center and its relative volume level dB appears in the display 6 Adjust the center CT speaker level with the CHANNEL LEVEL buttons Adjust the speaker volume so it seems the same as the previous speaker from your normal listening position
40. the SURROUND button This starts the process of setting the effect level 3 Usethe EFFECT to adjust the DSP effect level PRO LOGIC with THEATER 1 and PRO LOGIC with THEATER 2 You can adjust the effect level within an range of 10 90 the default settinig is 50 memo You need to input mode distance level settings specifically for your Pro Logic mode see pages 13 15 e Ifyou turn the speakers off PRO LOGIC goes off as well When you turn the speakers back on PRO LOGIC will NOT go back on 1 e Ifyou try and turn PRO LOGIC on when the speakes are off SP OFF will flash on the display informing you that you can t turn on PRO LOGIC when the speakers are off e You can t use the tone controls or the DIRECT function with PRO LOGIC mode 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 a built in Dolby Digital decoder Both these decoders will have separate analog audio outputs for the front left and right center surround left and right and sub woofer channels Connect these to the 5 1 channel inputs of the STAV 3860 for enhanced playback of Dolby Digital material see page 10 for instructions on connecting 5 1 channel mode of the STAV 3860 provides better surround channel sound and overall channel separation than th
41. the cassette deck is placed noise caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver may occur during playback If you experience noise move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver 10 CONNECTING DVD 5 1 CHANNEL COMPONENTS DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5 1 channel audio output formats Refer to page 21 for more information on how to switch between the two input methods You can connect a DVD player or multi channel decoder equipped with 5 1 analog outputs to the 5 1 analog inputs on the receiver Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections COMPONENTS EQUIPPED WITH 5 1 CHANNEL ANALOG OUTPUT JACKS memo The 5 1 channel input can only be used when e DVD 5 1 CH is selected CONNECTING VIDEO COMPONENTS Connect your video components as shown below When connecting equipment make sure the power is switched off and the power cord disconnected from the wall outlet VCR DVR ETC E E TV MONITOR CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect your speakers as shown below Be sure to connect each speaker to the appropriate speaker terminals and also to connect the positive and negative terminals correctly positive to positive negative to negative W hen connecting equipment always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet e Use speakers with a nominal
42. ume balance tone bass treble S bass and surround effects Dolby Pro Logic and DSP settings have no effect on the recorded signal 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to record All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote control On the receiver select the source directly using the front panel buttons 2 Prepare the program source Tune to the radio station load the CD or other media 3 Insert a blank tape or other media into the recording device connected to either CD R TAPE MD or VCR DVR and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically check your video s instruction manual if you are unsure whether yours has manual controls 4 Start recording then start playback of the source component RGA SOURCE cD TUNER TAPE D SOURCE SELECT K ASMS gt lt A SEARCH gt gt DISC STATION EFFECT DO DSPMODE MUTING CHSELECT CENEL EE FL RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER VOLUME Record MONITOR You can listen to monitor the recording using the MONITOR button on the Front Panel a cassette deck would have to have a record monitor function Press the MONITOR button to switch between the recorded signal and the original source signal a STAV7660 AUS VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE
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