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1. e ai ai 19 20 Displays and Controls Remote Control nea H m Professional Series 9 MTI CONTRAI TI CONTAOL ec TV SAT VCR IDVR CD iSteiers oe HaS ess 2 3 4 DO DSPMODE MIDNIGHT 5 1CH ED CHANNEL TEST Sa TONE arr SEL CH CG Cs CHANNEL LEVEL EFFECT Ia me En res Go fwa a MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver remote control in the stated mode For other equipment controls see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 29 30 Q RECEIVER button see page 13 Use this button when setting up the surround sound or the receiver Also press it if you want to use special features attached to some of the number buttons for example DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5 1CH Number Mode buttons see pages 26 31 32 in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD or DVD mode Also buttons marked with the following names have special functions If you try to use one of these functions but the display flashes it means that function cannot be used in the current mode for example DSP modes cannot be used when 5 1 CH setting is on Use the number buttons to select the radio frequency DO see pages 17 25 Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button DSP mode see pages 24 Use to put rece
2. Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is placed noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver If you experience noise move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver Connecting DVD 5 1 Channel Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5 1 channel audio output formats You can connect a device with 5 1 channel output such as DVD 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 The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal DVD multi channel decoder with 5 1 channel a a A analog output jacks coma veo 9 ae Oa Tome or ort WO a jourt XR kiss MONTOR OO se J Ban OE tw OK ya Note e The 5 1 channel input can only be used when DVD 5 1 CH is selected Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below Regarding digital video components like a DVD player you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal To hear a digital source like a DVD you should hook up their audio to a digital input see page 6 It is also a good idea t
3. Ow e Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below These are all analog connections and your analog audio components like a cassette deck use these jacks Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs but for components that only play you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs two plugs To use digital source features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks If you want to record to from digital components like an MD to from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections See page 6 for more on digital connections You can connect one more audio playback device to AUX jacks When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal UTPUT CD player L OO climaits R mp fromm OQO woy ovo coa coma Gcw AX OPT e lo 1 OO BJO 6 REC PLA EO Ox O R FRONT L CENTE FOO A DOC CD recorder L out L 2 amp or Cassette deck k Mears CE Siano pS pre OS O w
4. CD R TAPE MD REC D te SAN E Sat OS Ete SERA YAN ae 200 mV 2 2 kQ Tone Control BASS enaa aaa a ena an ERARAS 6 dB 100 Hz TREBLE S ainn es 6 dB 10 kHz EOUDNESS ae miea tak 9 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO spt Mr tas uae tes cheat MEZI Sr acest cee 79 dB Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO A EEEE ays A pasa tates 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance CRIES fa flatts Ge bata tata 1 Vp p 75 Q Frequency Response VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO gt MONITOR irra naan een ee 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio Cross FAIR 058 a enna Mit eee eee 55 dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 006 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Si eae ee KAN Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 pV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity eeenne Mono 20 2 dB Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf Distortion a ene Reh Stereo 0 5 96 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation nerien n 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Input DIN asii 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range mpesa 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Sensitivity HE Loop ant
5. OF DRAMA Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater and is suitable for watching dramas on SURROUND sources marked DR DO ere or BRS ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of a modern large movie theater You can enjoy the power and dynamics of DIGITAL Damos Df Povey surrounn motion picture audio which is suitable for action movies on sources marked ERRI kes r erT aT OF EXPANDED This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space allowing two channel stereo signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode DSP modes The DSP Digital Signal Processing modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing standard two channel stereo sources Dolby Pro Logic sources and Dolby Digital sources DSP function does not work with the speakers set to off HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a large wooden concert hall Complex delay of reflected sounds coupled with reverberation effects create a dynamic and beautiful sound characteristic of an orchestra performing in a concert hall making it suitable for classical music HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of
6. with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country or area Operating Range of the Remote Control Unit The remote control may not work properly if 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 23ft 7m Connecting Your Equipment Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet Audio Video Cords Use audio video cords not supplied to connect the 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 Be sure to insert completely a l Vogg SIP A Connecting Digital Components In order to use PCM OO Digital DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections you do not need of connections is the same but since some digital components only have matching like with like for example the coaxial out from the componen to do both The quality of these two types one type of digital terminal it is a matter of to coaxial in on the receiver This receiver has a coaxial in
7. TO REDUCE THERION OF i se tow ase abel you a ae ai ke ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE type consult your product dealer or local power company COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit in the SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 r J e doesn t fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do This symbol is intended to alert you not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If you need an to the presence of dangerous voltage extension use a polarized cord inside the product that can cause 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 AN shock Do not open the product s paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN case and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning 5 ked n storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This symbol is intended to alert you unplug it from the
8. The Energy Saving Design This receiver is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF in Standby mode Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset code In addition the multi operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations automatically DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc 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 2001 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received the following supplied accessories e AM loop antenna e FM wire antenna e Remote control e Owners manual Using This Manual This manual 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 It also describes how to set up a multi channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your receiver Operation This section shows you how to use every feature of the receiver and
9. Va 7 No SWITCHED KA KZ TOBA MAK AC120V 60Hz Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source lip J amp You can use the speaker on your TV as the center speaker Connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on the receiver to the audio input jack on your TV In this case you need not to connect the center C speaker Connecting Your Equipment Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker terminal strands together and insert exposed wire 3 8 in T J Q Caution Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure Hints on speaker placement The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs Refer to speaker manual for details X 3 Tighten terminal 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 to get the most out of them Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV When placing speakers near the TV we recommend
10. a stone concert hall The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in a concert hall making it suitable for classical music JAZZ Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club Less delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of hearing a live band DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub A short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of dance music THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel Sound Modes Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input When you select a function for example CD that is only hooked up by a digital connection then the ANALOG DIGITAL signal input switch will automatically choose digital If you have that function hooked up by both digital and analog connections this switch lets you choose which to listen to Professional Series O MULTI CONTROL LD TV SAT VCRIDVR CD Gan AA n 1 Press RECEIVER This switches the remote control to the receiver mode 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection 3 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL DO DIGITAL lights when a D
11. how 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 below Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Memorizing Stations on page 27 for more on how to do this 1 rel ae ooto Di Os OO e eo Oo 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUNER button on the remote control or turn the MULTIJOG dial on the receiver to select the tuner mode 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM 3 Tune to a station Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold either the TUNING A or TUNING W 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 To change the frequency one step at a time press the TUNING A or TUNING buttons High speed tuning Press and hold the TUNING A or TUNING Y button for high speed tuning releasing the button once the desired frequency is reached MPX mode If there is interference or noise during a FM radio broadcast or the radio reception is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the soun
12. put the remote control in the stated mode Button s Function Components CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR Player Cassette deck POWER SOURCE gt gt gt umber Buttons 10 Button ENTER DISC Button Press to switch the components between STANDBY and ON Press to return to the start of the current track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks CD MD CD R DVD LD Player Go back channels channel VCR DVR player Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck Press to advance to the start of the next track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks Cassette deck CD MD CD R LD Player Go forward channels channel VCR DVR player Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck Pause playback or recording Hold down for fast forward playback rt playback Stop playback on some models pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open Directly access tracks on a program source Cassette deck CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR Player Cassette dec CD MD CD R VCR DV VR Player e D F D Casse C CD MD CD R VCR DVD lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback DVR Player Cassette dec St CD MD CD R VCR DVD a DVR Player Cassette dec CD MD CD RAVCR DV DVR Player Cassette dec CD MD CD R AVCRALD Player LD de LD DVD LD Use the number buttons to
13. wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable to important operating and system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and maintenance instructions in this power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets 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 owner s manual or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture liquid of any kind on the product of your receiver and safety is a major factor in its design However Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening safety is also your responsibility or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other This section lists important information that will help you properly hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel use and enjoy your receiver and accessories Read all the included Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall safety and operating instructions before using your receiver follow outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the them closely and retain them for future reference following conditions Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the product and in the
14. 22 Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input 23 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ee 23 Selecting a Sound Mode 24 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode cece 24 ADVANCED THEATER Mode CED DES mode hear eE E Aa 25 PlayingOther SOUTC S ranen airan aia 25 Using the T ner areires 26 Finding a Staion eenen a aies 26 Tuning Directly to a Station 26 Memorizing Stations s 27 Recalling Memorized StatiODS eeeeeeeeeeeoee 27 Making a Recording o 28 Making an Audio or a Video Recording 28 Record MONITOR was esse ineen 28 Controlling the Rest of Your System 29 Setting Up the Remote Control eee 29 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 30 Direct Function MULTI CONTROL 30 CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR Player Cassette Deck Controls 31 Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV Controls 32 Pr s t Code Tist sishiigitecnsctshtaavsetiacrseoren ites 33 Additional Information ccccccceeeeees 34 Troubleshooting SPECT CATIONS sacs okay taa ke pasa oo ae s vo eman sapen Introductory Information Congratulations on buying this fine RCA product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference Your RCA Audio Video Receiver has the following features DTS D
15. D player during playback noise is output e This is not a malfunction but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers Cannot be remote controlled e Replace the batteries refer to page 4 e Operate within 23 feet 7 m 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel refer to page 4 Remove the obstacle or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light The display is dark or off Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default 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 Additional Information Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 2 total harmonic distortion front Continuous Power Output Prontas ras 100 W per channel 1kHz 1 0 96 8 Q Center oiiire 100 W 1kHz 1 0 8 Q Surround 100 W per channel 1kHz 1 0 8 Q Input Sensitivity Impedance CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO PAN eines A Aa ee me ae es 200 mV 47 kQ Frequency Response CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO ty nee e SWE ce 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 8dB Output Level Impedance VCR DVR REC
16. E SETUP button see pages 29 30 Use this button when setting up the remote control to control other components 21 22 Sound Modes Learning about the Sound Modes There are two cinema modes DO STANDARD and ADVANCED THEATER These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio visual sources like DVDs and LDs Intrinsic to home theater these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks Again try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like DO STANDARD mode This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital DTS and Dolby Surround soundtracks No special effects are added It is good for enjoying movies that have been recorded in Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround DOLBY 0 pote surrouno You can identify Dolby Digital software by the PAS or n e nat marks Most Dolby Surround software is marked Dosa but unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby Surround ADVANCED THEATER modes MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked DOS DIGITAL DO pouey surrounn mean Ta TAL
17. IGHT 5 1CH 1 Press RECEIVER This sets the remote to select the sound mode Skip this step when using the controls on the receiver 2 Switch the Dolby DTS mode on and off by pressing OO on the remote control or DU DTS on the front panel Each press changes the display as follows eee MUSICAL gt DRAMA OFF EXPANDED ACTION Refer to page 22 for more details about each surround effect Note e The effects of Dolby DTS mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT the default setting is 70 Also the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT button The STANDARD mode cannot be changed Playing Other Sources Professional Series 4 ier Sall 3 z oor 0 0 i DI D 3 8 ki E E 0 ge aif ki Turn on the power of the playback compo nent 1 3 A i v O80 Q Nw fi We a lor Turn on the power of the receiver Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel Press a MULTI CONTROL button to select the source you want to playback If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the MULTI JOG dial to select the source see page 18 13 If necessary press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 25 26 Using the Tuner Finding a Station The following steps show you
18. PIONEER 901 903 902 904 905 906 900 907 FOR DAT 902 3 10 623 621 602 0 ZENITH ERROLD SA ZENITH PIONEER 01 702 703 704 711 712 13 714 715 716 705 706 708 709 PANASONIC 707 710 717 TOSHIBA 700 Jvc MAGNAVOX 6 6 6 6 610 623 621 602 RCA 6 6 6 7 7 FISHER RCA SONY ECHOSTAR EER 201 203 202 HITACHI 205 SONY 200 ASONIC EER 227 MITSUBISHI 207 226 EER 456 SANYO Y HNICS WOOD ON m m on ORK 301 316 317 318 SHARP 304 326 GOLDSTAR 310 311 321 GRANDIENTE 309 OPTIMUS PIONEER 401 413 415 406 408 414 405 411 432 433 402 418 419 403 404 417 414 408 426 403 412 426 427 410 425 4 408 432 433 405 409 426 407 428 429 430 431 4 414 406 434 436 408 401 404 416 417 457 458 4 408 409 420 421 422 423 4 408 407 410 425 435 412 402 418 419 411 409 441 408 432 433 402 418 419 400 33 34 Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are 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 component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be resolved by following the the suggested remedies below take the unit to your nearest local RadioSha
19. Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume level 23 24 Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the set up procedures described in Setting Up for Surround Sound starting on page 13 before using the sound modes This is particularly important when using the DO Dolby surround mode Surround operation MULTI CONTROL ESEs IR TAPE MD TV CONTI ni oie 1 2 2586 EFFECT a 1 Press RECEIVER This sets the remote to select the sound mode You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode Each press changes the DSP mode as follows El 1 HALL 2 gt JAZZ gt Wi OFF THEATER 2 THEATER 1 Notes e The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 the default setting value is 70 by pressing EFFECT DVD 5 1 ch input playback Connect a DVD player with 5 1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5 1 channel playback DVD LD MULTI nen CONTROL S OO DSPMODE MIDNGHT 51CH RECEIVER 2 O Gey BE 5 1CH at There are two ways to switch on DVD 5 1 CH mode Using the remote control press the DVD LD MULTI CONTROL button Then press the RECEIVER button and number button 4 5 1CH On the main unit simply press the DVD 5 1CH
20. TEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita tion 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 un less 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 prop erty 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
21. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged operating instructions e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or e Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating aerosol cleaners instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating Attachments Do not use attachments accessories not instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in recommended by the product manufacturer as they might create a damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician hazard to restore the product to normal operation Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified 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 recomme
22. button Press number button 4 5 1CH on the remote to go back to the DVD LD mode To exit this mode using the main unit simply press another function button for example DVD LD Notes e When 5 1 ch input is selected Dolby mode DSP mode SIGNAL SELECT ATT DIRECT TONE MIDNIGHT mode and LOUDNESS cannot be operated e When 5 1ch input is selected only the volume level and channel levels can be set MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is low surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels RGA Professional Series O 1 Press RECEIVER This sets the remote to select the sound mode You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver 2 Press MIDNIGHT Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off Note e The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume level Sound Modes ADVANCED THEATER Mode DU DTS mode Switch on the DO DTS mode by pressing the DO button When DO DTS mode is ON Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and DTS and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal Use this button to cycle through the various modes When the standard mode is selected DSP modes are off Pra Sons TWBAT VORVR cn e 1 MI SSES DO DSPMODE MIDN
23. can not handle deep bass tones this setting allows you to send those sounds to the subwoofer or speakers set to Large if you do not have a subwoofer instead of the speakers set to Small in your system Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to the subwoofer or Large speakers We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if smaller bookshelf type speakers are used for your Small speakers Press A or to specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers 100 Hz 150 Hz or 200 Hz 100Hz lt gt 150Hz 200Hz joi 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer or Large speakers 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer or Large speakers 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the subwoofer or Large speakers Preparations Notes e The initial setting is 100 Hz e Ifall speakers front center and surround are set to Large in SPEAKERS setting mode the crossover frequency cannot be set because there are no Small speakers appears in the display LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers Press A or V to set the attenuation level 0 dB 10 dB or dB co be 0dB 10 dB Di co display Notes e The ini
24. ch the station is stored Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes A B and C 3 Use the PRESET TUNING lt gt P SET lt gt buttons to select the station memory in which the station is stored Alternately recall the station memory using the number buttons on the remote control Note e Ifthe 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 27 28 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 Note The receiver s volume balance tone bass treble loudness and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal MONITOR 1 1 Turn the MULTI JOG dial on the receiver or press the FUNCTION button on the remote control to select a source to record you can also use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control to select a source All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote control 2 Prepare the program source Tune to the radio stat
25. ck store 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 The power does not turn ON e Connect the power plug to the wall outlet e Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again e Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed No sound is output when a function is selected e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to pages 6 to 11 e If MUTING is on press MUTING on the remote control to turn it off e Adjust MASTER VOLUME e If MONITOR is on press the MONITOR button to turn it off Ifno speakers are selected press SPEAKERS to select the speakers you connected No image is output when a function is selected e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to pages 6 to 11 e Press the correct function button Considerable noise in radio broadcasts e Tune in the correct frequency e Connect the antenna refer to page 9 e Route RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires e Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall e Connect an outdoor FM antenna refer to
26. d quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Tuning Directly to a Station Sometimes you will already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to In this case you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control this function is not available using the front panel controls of the receiver Oddo RECEVER TUNER TAPE ID TV CONT 1 3385 Mi DLD DO DSPMODE MONGHT 51H A K 3232 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUNER button on the remote control or turn the MULTIJOG dial on the receiver to select the tuner mode 2 Press the BAND button to select either FM or AM Each press switches the band between FM and AM 3 Press D ACCESS DIRECT ACCESS 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station Example To tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 Note e Ifyou make a mistake while inputting the frequency press the D ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again Using the Tuner Memorizing Stations If you often listen to a particular radio station it is convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time This receiver 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 sto
27. e 16 Connecting Your Equipment 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 if desired and face in the direction that gives the best reception DIGITAL IN DIGITAL PCM DO DTS our vo cou co me coax opr opt opt R FRONT L CENTER QO SA SZ SS A VN YAN Wan ClO SJ SJ ISA Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole then snap the connector shut AN li FM wire antenna wi pP M l l 3 8 in 10mm v Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area Using External Antennas To improve FM reception 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 Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl coated wire M ANTENNA 10 Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers A
28. e language on one channel and a different language on the other Remember you can only use this setting if you have Dolby Digital software with this feature and want to isolate one of the channels therein There are two different ways to route the sound in the dual mono setting one is with Dolby Digital mode on the other with Dolby Digital mode off If Dolby Digital mode is switched on the ch1 setting will play channel 1 through your center speaker The ch2 setting will play channel 2 through your center speaker With Dolby Digital mode off the dual mono sound routing is as follows In the ch1 setting you will hear channel 1 out of both front speakers In the ch2 setting you will hear channel 2 out of both speakers In the L c1 R c2 setting the speakers will play the soundtrack independently of each other The left front speaker will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play channel 2 Press A or V to cycle through the possible DUAL MONO settings a Lc1R c2 aa ch2 4 chi Note e The default setting of this feature is ch 1 Component input 1 setting Tells the receiver what component is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jack Press A or to select the component setting DVD TV VCR or OFF Note e The initial setting is DVD Component input 2 setting Tells the receiver what component is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jack Press A or to select the component setting TV VCR OFF or DVD No
29. e this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver Note e The initial setting is CD R Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel adjusting the speaker volume balance Use to set the relative volume of each channel RGA Professional Series O 1 Press RECEIVER This switches the remote to the receiver mode 2 Press D0 3 Press VOLUME or to adjust the volume to an appropriate level 4 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone The test tone is output in the following order depending on the speaker setting mode FL CT FR SW lt SL t SR e Test tone is only output in Dolby DTS modes The test tone sequence corresponds to the speaker setting mode 5 Adjust CHANNEL LEVEL so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position e Ifa speaker is deselected in the speaker setting mode see page 14 then no test tone will be output for that speaker e The channel level range is 10 dB e Levels can be set for each surround mode 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone Notes Since the SUBWOOFER transmits an ultra low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is e The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT e Initial setting is O dB e You can set each sound mode individually and these s
30. effects from any stereo source Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control SIGNAL SELECT button see page 23 Use to select between an analog or digital signal DO DTS button see pages 23 25 Use to switch between the various Dolby DTS surround modes 2 TONE button Press this button to access the bass and treble controls which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial 0D B D O MULTI JOG dial The Multi Jog dial performs a number of tasks Use it to select the function like DVD or CD that you want to play You can also use it after pressing the TONE button to increase or decrease the amount of bass or treble VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume 5 VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera or video game system to the VIDEO INPUT jacks refer to page 10 MIDNIGHT button see page 24 Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume This feature will enable you to hear quiet sounds and not get jolted by loud or sudden sound effects 2 SPEAKERS button Use to switch the speaker system A gt B gt A B gt off In B and A B speaker modes you hear only 2 channel stereo sound MPX button see page 26 If there is interference or noise during a FM radio broadcast or the radio reception 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 BAND button Switches between
31. enna 350 pV m Selectivity Schnee stan te ders terete eines a eya sise wanes 25 dB Signal to Noise Ratio s s s 50 dB ANTENNA ye e voye kk ke ase ako asie pea Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements Power Consumption In Standby sven de din amen Wee ia vem ene at AG Oute F riotesoanayssipran se Dimensions dw t 16 9 16 W x 6 4 16 H x 15 13 16 D in 420 W x 158 H x 401 D mm Weight without package 19 lb 7 oz 8 8 kg Furnished Parts AM loop antenna eair cate His saaa ra nave cineca 1 EM WIPE PAN CENMA i e de arIa EIER IAEE eig 1 Remote control Li panou did SAME ko hs adhere hed 1 Owner s manual biza chee hla ba be rad okeve nS 1 NOTE e Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commissions Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer 02A01 Limited Two Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship 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 WRIT
32. ettings are completely independent of each other The sound modes you can set include DSP stereo DVD 5 1 Ch and DO DTS as explained in steps above However you can only use the test tone feature when setting DU DTS 17 18 Displays and Controls Front Panel up VIDEO RECEIVER 00 000 000D SPEAKERS MIDNIGHT STAND BY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode Note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power 1W in standby mode POWER button Switches the receiver between on and standby Note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power 1W in standby mode 3 PRESET TUNING buttons see page 27 Selects station memories when using the tuner TUNING buttons see page 26 Selects the frequency when using the tuner 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 source MONITOR button Press to switch tape monitoring on off DVD 5 1CH button see page 24 Use this button to switch between a DVD player hooked up to the digital inputs and a 5 1 ch external decoder hooked up to the 5 1 ch analog inputs DSP MODE button see page 24 Use to switch between the various DSP modes available HALL1 HALL 2 JAZZ DANCE THE ATER1 THEATER 2 and DSP off Use to create different surround sound
33. full complement of six speakers is shown here but everyones home setup will vary Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers called front speakers in the diagram but we recommend you use at least three speakers and five is best The B speaker system is only for a pair of stereo speakers Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers Notes e The receiver has two speaker systems A and B A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers If you switch on both A and B speaker systems only front speakers and the subwoofer will be audible No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost Similarly if you choose just the B system you will only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers e Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q Front Speakers A Center Speaker Surround Speakers L c e OL Powered subwoofer la POA ei DYDAD Go MONTORTV OUT AA ou Geof R FRONT L ZN AN SIS Seer eeniecr TVSETOR MONITOR a
34. he input signal can only be used in ANALOG mode DIRECT indicator Lights when source DIRECT is in use This function bypasses all tone balance DSP and Dolby Surround effects Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not SP BA and or B means speakers are switched on SP gt means speakers are switched off MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is selected Used to hear a recording as it is being made see page 28 Character display Shows the radio frequency or function for example the DVD LD function receiver is using DO PRO LOGIC indicator When the OO DOLBY DTS mode of the receiver is n this lights to indicate playback of a two channel source O DSP indicator Lights when any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected 2 MIDNIGHT indicator ights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is in use 3 LOUDNESS indicator ights when the LOUDNESS is on Use to boost the bass and treble at low volume Tuner indicators MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode Master Volume Level Shows the overall volume level Volume level is maintained even when the power is off dB indicates the minimum level and 0dB indicates the maximum level e Depending on the level settings you make for individual channels the MAX level can range between 10dB and OdB
35. icated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI CONTROL button If you have two TVs assign the main TV to the TV CONT button If you hook up your system this way the first four TV controls will always be accessible Controlling the Rest of Your System Preset Code List Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer 001 RCA 002 PHILIPS 003 YAMAHA 004 JVC 005 TEAC 006 ONKYO 007 MARANTZ 009 SANYO 000 003 111 OPTIMUS ASONIC WOOD PHILIPS RCA MITSUBISHI PIONEER 01 PIONEER Manufacturer Code 302 319 300 313 312 322 314 315 328 303 305 306 324 325 327 307 308 320 323 312 324 313 300 300 05 106 CD R PHILIPS 03 PIONEER 346 345 04 TAPE X 07 CHNICS 00 00 111 RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX GE PANASONIC SONY TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI HITACHI VC SHARP SANYO PHILIPS GOLDSTAR GRADIENTE RADIOSHACK PIONEER 601 615 616 617 610 623 621 602 618 603 620 603 620 612 629 607 610 603 611 628 601 608 607 610 FISHER 617 602 618 RCA 608 622 607 OPTIMUS 604 PIONEER 801 806 803 804 807 805 810 808 809 811 812 802 813 800 800 800 605 626 602 621 SONY 609 610 602 621 KENWOOD 606 624 625 610 618 SHARP TEAC ONKYO DENON 02 619 627 14 621 0
36. igital Theater Systems Decoder Equipped DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters Playback of DVD LD and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to worry about program formats When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the DO Dolby Surround mode decoding switches automatically according to the input signal All you have to do is sit back and enjoy Advanced Theater Modes Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby Surround performance by simulating the environment of a movie theater DRAMA ACTION or the ambience of a concert hall MUSICAL With EXPANDED THEATER you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital Various Surround Effects DSP The DSP Digital Signal Processing surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies Midnight Listening Mode When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low the surround effects may tend to become less than satisfactory When the midnight listening mode is on you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes DVD 5 1 Channel Input A special 5 1 channel input makes the receiver fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5 1 channel outputs
37. ion or load the CD For a video recording load the video cassette or DVD 3 Insert a blank tape MD or video cassette into the recording device connected to either CD R MD TAPE 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 recorder s instruction manual if you are unsure whether yours has manual controls 4 Start recording then start playback of the source component Record MONITOR You can listen to monitor the recording as it is being made 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 Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up the Remote Control Recalling preset codes The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button Once the preset code is assigned pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component Notes Refer to Preset Code List on page 33 for the components and manufacturers available Refer to Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 31 32 for detailed explanations on how to operate your other components 1 Press REMOTE SETUP and 1 at the same time to select the
38. 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 18 In the Additional Information section pages 34 35 you will find a troubleshooting section and specifications Installing the Receiver Please note Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This would prevent proper heat dispersal e When installing in a rack or shelf be sure to leave more than 8 inches 20 cm of space above the receiver When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends the cables over the top of this unit If the cables are laid on top of the unit the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers Loading the Batteries The remote control operates on two AA batteries not supplied We recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries for longest life Cautions Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions Never use new and old batteries together Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case e Batteries of the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together e When disposing of used batteries please comply
39. iver in one of the DSP modes To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button MIDNIGHT see page 24 Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button 5 1 CH see page 24 When the DVD LD or DVD 5 1 CH function is selected each press switches the DVD LD input between DVD LD and DVD 5 1 CH To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button CHANNEL SELECT see page 17 memo Use to select a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button TEST TONE see page 17 Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button ATT If the Overload indicator lights often use to attenuate lower the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion To use press the RECEIVER button first then press this button SIGNAL SELECT see page 23 Use to select the proper signal analog digital for the source your are inputting To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button CHANNEL LEVEL see page 17 memo Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button The following four sets of buttons are dedicated TV control They are only used for controlling your TV FUNC button Use select
40. k using this remote control Point the remote control towards the remote sensor of the receiver even when operating other equipment CONTROL The remote control signals are received by the remote Receiver sensor of the receiver and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal Other Products with sR Mark Note You can also control components with an mark Connect to Control in by pointing the receiver s remote control directly at the ee ik OS nai component This type of operation does not require Remote control unit control cords Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Switch the power of this unit on The STANDBY indicator goes out To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the following set up operations This is particularly important when using the DO Dolby DTS surround mode You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers Refer to the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode RGA Professional Series O FI RECEIVER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME ra CO JO PREPROGRAMMED AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM REMOTE 057 1 Press RECEIVER POWER to turn the power on The STANDBY indicator goes out 2 Press RECEIVER This button switches the remote to the receivers surround setup mode 3 Press lt 4 or gt to select the mode you wan
41. ll models If it does not work with the preset code use the learning feature TV FUNC CHANNEL TV VOL Adjust the TV volume e TV Sa POWER SOURCE lt lt lt Move to lower numbered channels Cable TV Sa Select channels e TV Sa Press to switch the DTV on or off DTV Choose the RED commands on a DTV menu se to move to higher numbered channels se to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu Use as the GUIDE button for navigating Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu Use to get INFO on the DTV program Use to switch DTV audio tracks umber se to select a specific TV channel Buttons 10 Button Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV channel ENTER DISC se to enter a channel Button Select different menus from the DTV functions Select the menu screen e TV Sa TOP MENU Clear the DTV menu Use to bring up the GUIDE on a satellite TV e TV Sa Select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen ENTER Use to bring up the DTV menus Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen For TV and cable TV use this button to immediately enter a new channel EFFECT CHANNEL ENTER function For satellite TV use this button to exit the e TV Sai menu screen Note e The first four buttons for the receiver are ded
42. navigate the on screen display Select tracks higher than 10 Press this button and the remaining number to get the track 10 Button 3 track 13 Choose the disc tiple CD D DVR Player R VCR LD Player player Ejects the disc Press to switch between the VCR tuner and the TV tuner MD Player DVR player Changes sides of the LD Press to return to the start of the current track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks LD Player CD MD CD R VCR LD Player Cassette deck Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using Press to advance to the start of the next track Repeated presses skips to the art of following tracks DVD DVR P CD MD CD Cassette deck ayer R VCR LD Player s Use to display the lead trailer on a DVD DVD DVR p ayer gt Fast forward the tape Navigate DVD menus options Cassette dec DVD DVR P 31 32 Controlling the Rest of Your System Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see pages 29 30 Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode Button s Function Components TV POWER Press to switch the DTV on or off DTV Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON Cable TV Satellite TV TV Press to switch the TV input Not possible with a
43. nded 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 Table of Contents Introductory Information irreeveereerrereooones 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories 5 Using this Manuales oratna aa ede 5 Installing the Receiver a ir 5 When Making Cable Connections 0005 5 Loading the Batteries rrrereeereereererrereesoone 5 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 5 Connecting Your Equipment ee 6 Connecting Digital Components n s 6 Connecting Audio Components s s s 7 Connecting DVD 5 1 Channel Components T Connecting Video Component eee 8 Using S Video or Component Connections 8 Connecting Antennas urroirerreireeroeereeroeeseenoen 9 Using External Antennas isise 9 Connecting Speakers ursa as 0 AC Outlet switched 100 W 0 8 A max 2 Operating Other Components 0 cee 2 PLEPALACONS 3 2 s sev bene otero iai 13 Setting Up for Surround Sound eeeseseeee 3 Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 7 Displays and Controls s s s 18 Front Panel eraser ssacaceasvs ezeus aseexadityeass NEENA 8 Display saaa et ea 9 Remote Control sisi at pies do esse donn ede ete 20 Sound Modes onasin onie 22 Learning about the Sound Modes 4
44. o hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well see page 7 When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDE VIDEO TV tuner VIDEO 00 L L or Satellite tuner L NTE O loue R R R x voce MEN N out E d gt f Bim POSL 7 EDs OUTPUT n FRNT kis O INPUT DVD player VIDEO gt Near7so se Oe RE l or LD player L OS OO 6 5 amp VIDEO nw R R L a a Front To view and listen to the signals from these jacks select VIDEO function Video camera Using S Video or Component Connections This receiver has S Video and component video inputs outputs Either method provides a better picture than the standard composite color video signals The component connection uses digital video signals so even better results can be obtained Obtain the required cables for connection S Video cord for S Video connection three way RCA cord for component connection Both types of cords are available at your local RadioShack store Note e The signals input to one system comes out the same system s output S Video input signals come out from S Video output component input signals come out from component output jacks only You need to tell the receiver which device you connected to the component inputs See pag
45. olby Digital signal is input DTS lights when a DTS signal is input Notes e SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the ANALOG position for components not assigned to one of the two digital input jacks e This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM G2kHz 44kHz and 48kHz DTS digital signal ormats With digital signal formats other than these set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG e Whena LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG digital noise may be output by playing back the DTS directly no decoding To prevent noise you need to make digital connections Refer to page 6 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL e Some DVD players do not output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 3 2 swe 8 Turn on the power of the playback component Turn on the power of the receiver Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel Press a MULTI CONTROL button to select the source you want to playback If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the FUNCTION button to select the source see page 30 Press RECEIVER This switches the remote control to the receiver mode Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL Refer to Switching ANALOG DIGITAL signal input on this page Press DO to switch the Dolby DTS mode on
46. or listen in this specialized mono mode e Component input 1 setting page 16 Use to specify the video component connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jack e Component input 2 setting page 16 Use to specify the video component connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jack e Coaxial digital input setting page 16 Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input e Optical digital input 1 setting page 16 Use to specify the input assigned to this optical digital input e Optical digital input 2 setting page 17 Use to specify the input assigned to this optical digital input 4 Press A or V to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes Note Press ENTER to exit the setting mode The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed within 20 seconds 13 14 Preparations SPEAKERS Front Center Surround setting mode This setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected For example here you set whether you have connected surround speakers or not and how big they are Selecting Large or Small will determine how much bass is sent by the receiver to the speakers being set In the display F C and S refer to front center and surround speakers respectively Speaker size is denoted as L for large speakers S for small speake
47. owner s manual Audio Video Receiver Professional Series g CE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This receiver is made and tested to meet exacting Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for safety standards It meets both UL and FCC example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a 4 W f f wet basement or near a swimming pool requirements and complies with sa ety pertormance Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand standards of the US Department of Health and tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to Human Services 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 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 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation ensure reliable operation and protect from overheating Do not block or cover these openings and 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 CAUTION
48. p of the remote control will blink After blinking three times all the settings will be cancelled Direct Function MULTI CONTROL The direct function is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function for example controlling your CD player while putting the remote control in a different function This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When the DIRECT function is ON any MULTI CONTROL button you press will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control When you turn a DIRECT function OFF you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver Thus you could switch the remote control to the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component 1 To turn the DIRECT function OFF the default setting is ON press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at the same time 2 To turn the DIRECT function ON if you have turned it off press REMOTE SETUP and number button 2 at the same time TV CONT does not have this feature and thus cannot use the DIRECT FUNCTION Controlling the Rest of Your System CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR Player Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see pages 29 30 Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to
49. page 9 e Adjust the direction and position for best reception e Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna refer to page 9 Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver e Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically e Connect an outdoor antenna refer to page 9 No sound from surround or center speakers e Refer to SPEAKERS setting mode on pages 13 to 16 to check the speaker settings Refer to Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel on page 17 to check the speaker levels e Connect the speakers refer to page 10 e Make sure that both A and B sets of speakers are not switched on at the same time A B setting Sound is produced from other components but not from LD or DVD player e Set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made refer to page 23 e Set the digital input settings correctly refer to page 16 17 e Make digital connections refer to page 6 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL refer to page 23 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back e Make sure your DVD is digitally connected to this receiver refer to page 6 and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL When a search is performed by a DTS compatible C
50. preset mode The LED on the remote control starts to blink To cancel the preset mode at any time press REMOTE SETUP Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD LD DVD or LD player TV SAT TV or Satellite tuner VCR DVR VCR or Digital Video Recorder cD CD player CD R TAPE MD CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT TV or Cable TV tuner The LED lights steadily 3 Point the remote control at the component and use the number buttons to enter the 3 digit setup code see pages 33 for Preset Code List The LED start to blink and the remote emits a power ON or OFF signal If the component turns ON or OFE you have entered the proper code If you have entered an incorrect code start again from step two and try other codes Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the preset mode The remote control returns to the previous operation mode Notes If you make a mistake you can push the REMOTE SETUP button at any time and start again TUNER cannot be preset If no commands are entered the remote control automatically exits the preset code mode after 30 seconds 29 30 Controlling the Rest of Your System Clearing All the Remote Control Settings Clears all presets and restores factory default settings 1 Press and hold REMOTE SETUP and 0 at the same time for more 3 seconds The LED display at the to
51. put and two optical inputs for a total of three digital inputs There is one digital out jack which is marked DIGITAL OUT By connecting this to the optical input on a digita can make direct digital recordings with this unit Connect your digital co the receiver which device you connected to the digital inputs See page 1 When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned from the wall outlet The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal in CONTROL 00 22 fF 00 00 0 CERE e lo la DIGITAL IN ARM PCM Q DTS AA ovo f fco al coaxf OPT BA m gt VIDEO R FRONT L CENTER YAN YANN 7 MOO z W SAT A E g p pvp LD BB pre Digital Audio Cords Optical Cables DIGITAL e es ea DIGITAL OUT COAX recorder such as MD DAT and CD R you mponents as shown below You need to tell 6 off and the power cord is disconnected CD recorder DIGITAL CD player DIGITAL DVD player Digital audio coaxial cords standard video cords can also be used or optical cables neither supplied are used to connect digital components to this receiver When you use optical digital input or output terminals pull off the caps and insert the plugs Be sure to insert completely Optical cable J x 9 Digital audio coaxial cord or standard video cord l
52. r CD TUNER AUX CDR TAPE VCR DVR DVD LD DVD 5 1 CH VIDEO and TV SAT RECEIVER POWER button This switches between STANDBY mode and power ON for this receiver 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 2 LED display This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to the receiver It also flashes at other times for example when teaching the receiver preset codes with specific meanings 3 EFFECT buttons Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes P SET lt gt TUNING A VW and ENTER buttons see pages 13 17 26 27 31 32 Use these arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system These buttons are also used to control DVD menus options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player The TUNING A V buttons can be used to find radio frequencies The P SET lt gt buttons can be used to select the stations of memorized radio frequencies 5 TOP MENU button In DVD mode this button brings you to the top or most fundamental menu CHANNEL buttons Use to select the stations of memorized radio frequencies Also use to skip tracks backward or forward on CDs and DVDs MUTING button Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted VOLUME buttons Use to set the overall listening volume REMOT
53. res the MPX setting auto stereo or mono see page 26 and ATT setting The process for memorizing stations is only possible from the controls on the front panel of the receiver 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize See Finding a Station and Tuning Directly to a Station on page 26 for more on how to do this 2 Press MEMORY The display shows a blinking memory class TUNED SP gt A STEREO an KET KI rt Peed ood 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes A B and C 4 Press PRESET TUNING lt gt to select the desired station memory number Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 available station memories in each class 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 preset stations can be easily recalled a aa e TWE DSPMODE MDNIGHT 51CH 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUNER button on the remote control or turn the MULTIJOG dial on the receiver to select the tuner mode 2 Press CLASS to select the class in whi
54. rs and k asterisk if no speaker is connected Note If the cone size diameter of the speaker is larger than 5 inches please set to Large Choose a speaker setting mode according to the speakers you hooked up Use the A or V buttons The configurations shown below will appear in the display on the front of the receiver One of them should match your speaker set up Cycle through the different possibilities until you find the one that matches your set up Press gt to advance to the next receiver setting and press lt to return to a previous receiver setting rot Pe WA 1 Aw L e EY MN a 7 carer Cb ee OM eo Wt 1 mo LA DL SUBWOOFER ON PLS OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUBWOOFER is used or not Also when used you have the option to use the PLS setting Press A or to select subwoofer ON PLS or OFE Notes e The initial setting is ON e Setting the front speaker size to Small in the SPEAKERS setting mode automatically locks the subwoofer in the ON position e Use the PLUS for extra bass When you use PLS you will get the bass sounds from the subwoofer even if the front speakers are set to Large Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds the frequencies between the speakers Since most smaller speakers
55. station AM and FM radio bands MEMORY button see page 27 Press to memorize a station for recall using the PRESET TUNING buttons CLASS button see page 27 Switches between the three banks classes of station memories PHONES jack Use to connect headphones Use the SPEAKERS button to turn off the speakers if you want to mute the sound from the speakers Displays and Controls Display SIGNAL SELECT hts eerie IL DIRECT a po DIGITAL DTS l DOPRO LOGIC DSP MIDNIGHT SP gt AB TUNED ANALOG DIGITAL LOUDNESS MONO STEREO SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component DO DIGITAL Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is played DTS Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is selected DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is selected DTS indicator Lights when DTS mode is being used OO DIGITAL indicator When the DO DOLBY DTS mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal However DU PRO LOGIC lights during two channel playback of Dolby Digital Overload indicator This lights when an analog signal is too high the SIGNAL SELECT would have to be on ANALOG It indicates the sound is distorting and the input signal should be reduced ATT indicator Lights when ATT is used to attenuate reduce the evel of t
56. t the same time Press A or to set the distance of the SURROUND speakers from the main listening position within a 30 foot range Notes e The initial setting is 10 ft e When S is selected in SPEAKERS setting mode the SURROUND distance cannot be set e One step equals about 1 ft 15 Preparations Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds do not get distorted It does this by compressing the dynamic range When watching a movie at low volume setting this function enables low level sounds to be heard more easily but you will not be jolted by louder sounds Press A or V to set the dynamic range control OFE MAX or MID Notes e The initial setting is OFF e When the volume level is increased set to OFF e For listening enjoyment at low volumes set to MAX for maximum dynamic range compression e Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is being played back Dual mono setting The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them As of now these are not that widely used With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to Thus it is useful for soundtracks that have on
57. t to set For best results start with SPEAKERS setting mode and make your initial adjustments in the order described below The current settings are displayed automatically e SPEAKERS Front Center Surround setting mode page 14 Use to specify the number and type of speakers you have connected e SUBWOOFER ON PLUS OFF setting mode page 14 Use to specify if the subwoofer as on plus or off e Crossover frequency setting mode page 14 Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or Large speakers if you do not have a subwoofer e LFE attenuator setting mode page 15 Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies e Low cut filter ON OFF setting mode page 15 Use to cut the distorted sound from the subwoofer e FRONT speakers distance setting mode page 15 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front speakers e CENTER speakers distance setting mode page 15 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker e SURROUND speakers distance setting mode page 15 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers e Dynamic range control setting mode page 16 Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track e Dual mono setting mode page 16 Use with DO Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you want to isolate one channel
58. te e The initial setting is TV Coaxial digital input setting Tells the receiver what component you have hooked up to the coaxial digital input jack Press A or to select the coaxial digital input DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign a component to the digital jack whenever you select that component for example a DVD player the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can see this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver Note e The initial setting is DVD Optical digital input 1 setting Tells the receiver what component you have hooked up to the optical input jack 1 Press A or to select the optical digital input DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign a component to the digital jack whenever you select that component for example a DVD player the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can see this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver Note e The initial setting is CD Preparations Optical digital input 2 setting Tells the receiver what component you have hooked up to the optical input jack 2 Press A or to select the optical digital input 2 DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign a component to this digital jack whenever you select that component for example a DVD player the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can se
59. 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 acts 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 Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 31 5012 ARB7240 A Printed in Indonesia
60. the TV function POWER button Use to turn on the power of the TV CH buttons Use to change channels on your TV VOL buttons Use to adjust the volume on your TV MENU button Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player 6 SOURCE POWER button Use to turn on off the components connected to the receiver Displays and Controls The following buttons are both controls for other components like a DVD player and dedicated tuner controls The tuner controls are explained here You can use them after you have pushed the TUNER MULTI CONTROL button CLASS button see page 27 Use to switch between the three banks classes of station memories MPX MODE button see page 26 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 Also this is the pause button for CDs or tapes and DVDs BAND button see page 26 Use to switch between the AM and FM band when in TUNER mode D ACCESS button see page 26 Use to directly access a radio station by pressing the number of the station you want LOUDNESS button Use to switch on the loudness This feature is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at low volumes FUNCTION button Use to select the playback or recording source This button lets you cycle through the different functions of the receiver in the following orde
61. tial setting is 0 dB e When co is selected appears in the display LFE is not available Low cut filter ON OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the subwoofer Press A or YW to select low cut filter ON or OFE Notes e The initial setting is OFF e Ifthe SUBWOOFER is set to OFF in the SUBWOOFER ON OFF setting mode the low cut filter cannot be set FRONT speakers distance setting mode Sets the distance from the FRONT speakers to the listening position Press A or V to set the distance of the FRONT speakers from the main listening position within a 30 foot range Notes e The initial setting is 10 ft One step equals about 1 ft CENTER speaker distance setting mode Sets the distance from the CENTER speakers to the listening position Press A or V to set the distance of the CENTER speaker from the main listening position within a 30 foot range Notes e The initial setting is 10 ft e When C is selected in SPEAKERS setting mode the center distance cannot be set e One step equals about 1 ft SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the Surround speakers distance Like the Center speaker position the Surround speakers may be set in a location closer or farther to your main listening position than the Front speakers Set the distance of the Surround speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from both Front and Surround speakers a
62. 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 he TV screen Caution Ifyou 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 he 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 rom the listening position than the front and center speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect e 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 Overhead view of speaker set up Front Front Left Center Right m m C p Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right n w n Listening Position 3 D view of speaker set up La a 11 12 Connecting Your Equipment AC Outlet switched 100 W 0 8 A max Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver s POWER s
63. witch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A Caution Do not connect a heater TV or any other kind of heavy appliance Also make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically Notes e This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e 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 Caution Do not connect a monitor or TV set to this unit s AC outlet Power cord Caution Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture or anything else heavy on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged contact your local RadioShack store for assistance Operating Other Components By connecting a control cord optional you can control other equipment with an mar

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