RCA STAV3860 Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
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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.
Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV.
When placing speakers near the TV, we
recommend using magnetically shielded
speakers to prevent possible interference,
such as discoloration of the picture when the
TV is switched on. If you do not have
magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the
speakers farther away from the TV.
Install the center speaker above or below the
TV so that the sound of the center channel is
localized at the TV screen.
CAUTION: If you choose to install the
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.
If possible, install the surround speakers
slightly above ear level.
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.
3-D View of Speaker Set Up
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.
This unit should be disconnnected by removing the power plug
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.
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To achieve the best possible surround sound,
install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all
speakers are installed securely to prevent
accidents and improve sound quality.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC
OUTLET.
SURROUND LEFT
SURROUND RIGHT
LISTENING
POSITION
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
CENTER
SUB WOOFER