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RCA STAV-3860 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 owner’s manual Audio/Video Receiver...
  • Page 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 from movies and other material recorded in Dolby Surround/Pro Logic.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 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 The use of controls or adjustments, or the per formance of procedures other than specified herein, can result in hazardous exposure to laser light.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation ... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 6 Using this Manual ... 6 Installing the Receiver ... 6 Preparing the Remote Control ... 7 Connecting Your System ... 8 Connecting Antennas ... 8 Connecting Audio Components ... 9 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components ...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    PREPARATION CHECKING THE SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: AM Loop Antenna USING THIS MANUAL This manual is for the STAV-3860 audio/video receiver. It is divided into two main sections: Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting all the other components in your home theater system to it.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Remote Control

    CD player, you need to select the CD mode with the 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.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your System

    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.

  • Page 9: Connecting Audio Components

    CENTER SPEAKERS SPEAKER Audio/Video Cords Use good quality audio/video cords with RCA/phono plugs at each end to connect the audio or video components and a video cord to connect the monitor/TV. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.

  • Page 10: Connecting Dvd 5.1 Channel Components

    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.

  • Page 11: Connecting Speakers

    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). When connecting equipment, always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

  • Page 12: Ac Outlet

    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.

  • Page 13: Setting Up For Surround Sound

    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.
  • Page 14 SOURCE TUNER POWER TAPE SOURCE SELECT ASMS SEARCH DECK 2 & EFFECT DISC/STATION 6, 8, 10 D. ACCESS CLASS TUNING 5, 7, 9 DECK 1 & T.TONE FM/AM TUNING 6, 8, 10 SORROUND DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL CH SELECT LEVEL VOLUME RECEIVER FUNCTION...
  • Page 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 from your normal listening position. Follow the steps: SOURCE TUNER POWER TAPE SOURCE SELECT ASMS SEARCH DECK 2...
  • Page 16 SETTING UP SPEAKER LEVELS FOR DSP SOURCE TUNER POWER TAPE SOURCE SELECT ASMS SEARCH DECK 2 & EFFECT DISC/STATION D. ACCESS CLASS TUNING DECK 1 & T.TONE FM/AM TUNING SORROUND DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL 3, 5, CH SELECT LEVEL VOLUME RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER...

  • Page 17: Displays And Controls

    DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 POWER button Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode (note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode).

  • Page 18: Display

    DISPLAY PRO LOGIC 1 2 PRO LOGIC indicator Lights when any Dolby Pro Logic mode is selected. The main character display briefly shows the current Pro Logic mode ( THEATER 1, THEATER 2 page 20). 2 DSP indicator Lights when any DSP mode is selected. The main character display briefly shows the current DSP mode ( HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1 and...

  • Page 19: Remote Control

    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 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).

  • Page 20: Listening In Surround Sound

    LISTENING IN SURROUND 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.

  • Page 21: Listening In Dvd 5.1 Channel Input 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.

  • Page 22: Listening In Dsp Mode

    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.

  • Page 23: Using The Tuner

    USING THE TUNER 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, see Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page.

  • Page 24: Tuning Directly To A Station

    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.

  • Page 25: Recalling Memorized Stations

    RECALLING MEMORIZED STATIONS Having memorized up to 30 stations (see "Memorizing 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. SOURCE TUNER POWER...

  • Page 26: Making A Recording

    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.

  • Page 27: Additional System Control

    ADDITIONAL SYSTEM CONTROL CD PLAYER CONTROLS To control your CD player with this remote control, the remote must be CD mode with the memo proper SOURCE SELECT SOURCE POWER TAPE SOURCE SELECT ASMS SEARCH DECK 2 & EFFECT DISC/STATION D. ACCESS TUNING DECK 1 &...

  • Page 28: Cassette Deck Controls

    CASSETTE DECK CONTROLS To control your cassette deck with this remote control, the remote must be in the TAPE mode memo with the TAPE SOURCE SELECT For regular cassette decks use buttons 3–0 below for the tape control functions. For double deck models, use buttons 3–0 to control deck 2 and buttons -–= to control deck 1.

  • Page 29: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 30 Symptom Cannot be remote controlled. 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. Cause • The remote control unit's batteries have worn out.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    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 Front ... 60 W + 60 W (1kHz, 0.9 %, 8 ) Center ...
  • Page 32 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.

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