Realistic sta 2200 owners manual

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OWNERS MANUAL

PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

STA-2200 DIGITAL SYNTHESIZED
am /fm stereo receiver

CATALOG NO. 31-2085

CUSTOM MANUFACTURED FOR RADIO SHACK-A DIVISION OF TANOY CORPORATION WMLISUC®

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This equtpment IS warranteed against defects for 2 years from date
of purchase. Within this period. we WI repair it without charge for
parts and labor, Simply bring your sales slip as proof of purchase
date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not covertransporta
tion costs. Nor does it cover equrpment subjected to misuse or
accrdental damage,

This Warranty gives you spec-iii: legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary lrom state to state

We Servrce What We Sell

For your own protection, we urge you to record the Serial Number of this unit in
the space provided. Youll find the Serial Number on the back panel of the unit

:rSerial Nunjm:

Your new Realistic STAv2200 is a high-powered AM/FM Stereo Receiver uti-
lizing the latest in digital computer technology for a product unmatChed in
quality, versatility and reliability.

The built-in microprocessoncontrolled CMOS LSI Frequency Synthesizer
eliminates the dial scale and replaces it with an ultra-accurate digital readout.
The STA-2200 tunes up or down the dial automatically, stopping at each station
thats on the air in your area.

IN ADDITION, THE STA-2200 FEATURES:

0 FM front-end uses a dual-gate MOS FET for immunity from problems caused
by overloading (local strong signals) and other spuriousresponse effects.
Tuning is with Varicap Diodes, controlled by the Microprocessor (no me-
chanical tuning problems).

I FM IF section incorporates 3 le resulting in very high gain and outstand-
ing limiting characteristics (ultra-low-noise FM reception). Three linear-
phase ceramic filters assure superb selectivity with lowest distortion, Quad-
rature detector and PLL stereo detector gives you the best possible FM
and FM Stereo Signal with state-oftheAart separation,

o PLL FrequencySynthesizing CMOS lC provides no drift, digital tuning.

0 12 Memory Locations Store your favorite stations for easy one-button
access (six for AM, six for FM).

I Real-time clock.

0 MOS-FETs in the power amplifier for high-power with ultra-low distortion
even at high frequencies.

O Automatic Protection Circuitry to protect against voltage surges, overloads,
shorts and overheating.

0 Switchable DOLBY' FM processor to let you enjoy the low-noise and in-
creased dynamic range of stations broadcasting Dolby encoded music.

The STA-2200 ore-amplifier allows you to tailor the sound to your preference

with selectable turnover on the Tone controls and a wide range of inputs.

The Power Amplifier delivers a solid 60 watts RMS per channel. Enough to

drive two pairs of even the most inefficient speaker systems.

Noise rductiorr system manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories
"Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratoires.