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1. Jajoomqns 1dO Rear Left lt surround speakers gt CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system s back panel They must be hooked up for you to receive clear reception Follow the same connection procedures as those for your speakers After connecting the antennas extend them to their full length and adjust their positioning for better radio station reception 300 ohm FM ANTENNA GND Antenna Hookup SETTING UP THE SYSTEM CONNECTING AUXILIARY COMPONENTS You can connect a laserdisc player second VCR or camcorder COMPONENT video recorder to the VIDEO connection Oa L R VIDEO our Using a paired red white stereo cable and a single yellow video cable connect your new audio system to the complimentary component as shown to the right To play laserdiscs or videos press the VCR2 LD and then play NOTES When using this connection for a second VCR ua i the recording option is not available e MONITOR If your camcorder or video camera does not have an out O Q RCA type terminal for audio video you can purchase an TV adapter from an RCA dealer or electronic parts store If the video connection is being used when you try to hook up your video recorder or camcorder connect the component through any other available video output VIDEO AUDIO IN CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM T R E o TO YOUR TV vni OOO
2. Recording from the CD player 15 Recording from the radio 15 Recording from tape to tape 15 Recording from TV VCR video 16 Remote cable codes 26 Remote control use 17 Remote TV codes 24 REPEAT 11 Repeat play 13 Sample set up for surround sound Satellite receiver controls remote SEARCH 11 Setting up for surround sound 3 main front speakers center speakers 20 surround speakers subwoofers Setting up the system 3 Simultaneous playing and loading CD 13 Simulated 8 Skipping discs 13 Speakers 3 STANDBY 7 STOP CD 12 STOP cassette 14 Subwoofers 4 SURROUND MODE 8 Surround sound level controls remote 20 Surround speakers 3 System location 2 T Tape care 29 TEST TONE 8 TRACK 12 Troubleshooting tips 23 Tuner Controls and Operations 7 TUNING 7 TV codes remote 24 TV controls remote 17 U Using headphones 6 vV VCR codes remote 25 VCR controls remote 18 VOLUME 7 Ww Wide 8 WIND 14 29 LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Provide you with a new or at our option a refurbished unit e The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period How to make a warranty claim e Proper
3. 059 017 021 049 050 055 031 032 041 051 052 060 Viewstar 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 Warner Amex CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EKTERIOR e Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth HANDLING COMPACT DISCS e Do not touch their signal surfaces Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole e Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces Also do not scratch or damage the label e Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player Do not use damaged cracked or warped discs CLEANING COMPACT DISCS e Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter e Ifa disc becomes very dirty wet a soft cloth in water wring it out well wipe the dirt away gently and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth e Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on discs Also never clean the discs with benzene thinner or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface TAPE CARE e Do not expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places High temperatures may warp the shell or damage the tape itself e Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use e Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets electric motors electrical transformers and other devices Keep t
4. The Bypass mode utilizes just the main speakers CENTER MODE The CENTER MODE button lets you select the Normal Phantom or Wide mode These modes are only available when Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo are active NORMAL The NORMAL mode can be active in Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes The Normal mode takes the low bass frequencies from the center channel and distributes it to the main speakers to maintain the program s original integrity PHANTOM The PHANTOM button is only active in Dolby Pro Logic mode and uses the two main and two surround speakers The center speaker is off and the sound that usually comes from it is distributed through the left and right main speakers Do not use the Phantom mode to balance your speakers WIDE The WIDE mode can be active in Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes This mode utilizes the three front speakers left right and center with all audio delivered through the center speaker The center speaker reproduces the same bass levels as the left and right main speakers TUNER CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS EO MODE The EO button scrolls between the four preset electronic egualizer freguencies Custom Rock Classic or Pop In CUSTOM mode you can adjust the sound effect by using the BASS and TREBLE knobs on the front of the unit REAR LEVEL The REAR LEVEL UP A and DOWN Y buttons control the volume of the surround speakers only when the system is in Dolby Pro Logic Hall or Simul
5. CHOOSE A LOCATION isis asas ananeng anana naa nean ang ini wakaa 2 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM sosis 3 CONNECTING PLACING AND BALANCING THE SPEAKERS 3 CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS 2ieccssittdee titii ete 5 CONNECTING AUXILIARY COAAPONENTS cc c e 6 CONNECTING FOR POWER 00000ee anaa eee anana aana oerte maanani 6 USING HEADPHONES St sea maba bata 6 TUNER CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 7 GENERAL CONTROLS si 6 na an aa a aa aa anane LANG na aab ja aba 7 DISPLAY MESSADESS aae ccntum ian gen a deng Mam a dangan bai 9 CHOOSING A RADIO STATION iterari t nana anan eaaa anana 9 PROGRAMMING PIRENETS et riusciti angan akizidi kaaa 10 CD CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS eee 11 GENERAL CONTROLS ia wa nga gagana ntis ure ga cat ur a geni ena 11 DISPLAY MESSAGES ea me aa 12 LOADING TONS m 13 PLAYING DISCS iii iia wa 13 SKIPPING DISCS eiin aa 13 CASSETTE DECK CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 14 GENERAL CONTROLS isiishie 14 PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES nine menamatkan ban neba babana hang nini 14 RECORDING FROM THE RADIO ciiin antreten 15 RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER disetenstetaetit kaidah ana 15 RECORDING FROM TAPE TO TAPE ca ciuticeneoiieiiussoecbiobitidrdendeii 15 RECORDING FROM THE TV VER OR VIDEO ciiobaiioaiusbeee 16 USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL 17 BATTERY INSTALLATION mais kazana 17 GENERAL CONTROLS tnial mama iuret tco 17 PROGRAMMING THE UN
6. Record mode Press PLAY to resume activity If a deck is paused for more than three minutes it will automatically shut itself off PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES You can play cassettes from either of the two tape deck 1 Press the Tape function button to activate the cassette deck The Tape LED will light 2 On the cassette compartment door press and release where it says PUSH OPEN A to open 3 Insert a tape exposed side down into the compartment door and close it securely 4 Press WIND PP forward or 44 reverse to move tape to the desired starting point Press PLAY to begin playing the tape NOTE Remote will only control tapes in deck 1 14 CASSETTE DECK CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS RECORDING FROM THE RADIO 1 Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1 2 Choose the Tuner function Press the BAND button to chose a frequency Use the TUNING UP 4 or DOWN buttons to select a station 3 Press RECORD to ready deck and then PLAY to begin recording 4 Press STOP to end recording RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER 1 Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1 2 Choose the CD function 3 Insert the disc s to be recorded You can start with any track on a disc or you can create a program to record 4 When ready to begin taping press RECORD and then PLAY on the Tape deck The system will automatically signal the CD to simultaneously begin the CD playing and the tape recording RECORDING FROM TAPE TO TAPE 1 Insert the prerecorded t
7. removed 1 Choose the radio station and band you wish to store 2 Press the MEMORY button to activate the Preset mode 3 Select a preset number by using the PRESET UP A or DOWN W buttons to select the preset channel you want to hear 4 Press MEMORY again to lock in your choice After you have finished programming your selections into the system s memory you need only use the PRESET UP or DOWN buttons on the unit to search for the desired frequency On the remote use the number pad to select the number of the preset channel you want to hear 10 CD CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS nit siete Xe ak IN m T bi N y BDISC SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOADING SYSTEM GENERAL CONTROLS lt lt SEARCH gt gt The SEARCH forward gt gt and reverse lt lt buttons allow you to search two different ways Search the current track while disc is playing e Search the current track while the Repeat mode is active for that track The Search mode works in two different speeds normal and fast To activate normal speed simply press the SEARCH button and release To initiate a faster search hold the SEARCH button down for two seconds REPEAT The REPEAT button allows you to repeat the current track the whole disc or the entire programmed play sequence The Repeat mode can be combined with Play Program or Random modes REPEAT will show in the display if your choice i
8. sources and let it stand for approximately 30 minutes CHOOSE A LOCALE The following guidelines should be helpful in setting up your new audio system e Choose level solid surfaces for all components of your system Do not place on surfaces such as carpet or foam rubber e Choose a location away from direct sunlight air ducts radiators and other sources of heat e Avoid locations subject to moisture mechanical vibrations shock or excessive heat e Choose a location with adequate air circulation Good ventilation is essential to protect the system from internal heat build up Be a Pack Rat It is a good idea to keep the box and all of the packing materials your system came with in case you need to store move or ship the unit at a later date SETTING UP THE SYSTEM CONNECTING PLACING AND BALANC ING THE SPEAKERS CONNECTING THE WIRES Each speaker the two main two surround and one central has a designated set of terminals on the back panel of the central unit Uncoil the speaker wires and locate the bare ends Press down on the tab to open the red terminal and insert the red wire Snap the tab closed Now press down on the black terminal tab and insert the black wire Snap the tab closed WARNING Be sure to follow these instructions carefully The system can be damaged if speakers are improperly connected SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND THE MAIN SPEAKERS The two main speakers should be set betwee
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11. 1 and press PLAY Quickly press the TAPE button again to select deck 2 and then press PLAY to start recording NOTE HIGH NORMAL speed dubbing will not work from the remote SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROLS DSS CABLE Turns on satellite receiver mode AO no i CHAN up and down v Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the satellite receiver Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed POWER Turns the satellite receiver off VCR1 DSS CApir Ty pOWER VCR201D CD AM FM TAPE AUX REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE Ce aj Lu CHAN SKIP 4 MUTE CS PREV CHeDISC 0 70 20 Q O O O 800 SO ANTENNA DISPLAY CLEAR RESETeREP DELAY GUIDESRDM CH CTRL MENU TV MENU md NA PIP SWAPPIP 9992 3 CTR MODE F Ve PROGRAM 2 c BY PASS SWAP LEVEL ROVS AUDIO Universal 19 USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER CONTROLS AMeFM Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM band and the FM bands CTR MODE Changes the Center mode when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes Press to change the mode SURROUND Lets you select a Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3 Stereo Simulate Bypass or Hall Press to change the mode CHAN up and down v Tunes the receiver to the next or previous preset station stored in the receiver s memory FF Let
12. ANCE BASS TREBLE DN FM MODE A A CENTER LEVEL SURROUND MODE REAR LEVEL O O O MEMORY CENTER LEVEL TENTER MODE TEAR LEVEL w Y Mic TEST TONE EO MODE 7 000 GENERAL CONTROLS STAND BY The STAND BY indicator light stays on as long as the system is plugged in and the power is turned on and off by the remote control When you activate deactivate the system via the POWER button on the unit the light automatically goes off POWER ON OFF The POWER button on the unit or on the remote activates the system The system will default to the last mode it was in before power was removed IRS In the middle of the LCD is the Infrared Remote Sensor This feature enables use of the remote control to operate the system The remote control will not work if the IRS is blocked or covered in any way FUNCTION BUTTONS The function buttons are located just below the IRS They are CD TUNER TAPE TV VCR 1 and VCR2sLD which corresponds to the VCR2eLD on the remote VOLUME The VOLUME dial regulates the level of audio output To increase output rotate the dial to the right To decrease output rotate the dial to the left TUNING The TUNING UP and DOWN buttons allow you to find the radio station of your choice PRESET The PRESET UP A and DOWN F buttons allow you easy access for up to 24 preset radio stations BAND The BAND button switch
13. E e YA PROGRAM 2 2 e BY PASS SWAP LEVEL RRON universa LASERDISC PLAYER CODES Pioneer 033 037 033 037 033 037 ProScan 18 USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL CD PLAYER CONTROLS CD Puts the remote in CD mode Press twice to go to the next disc FF Allows you to search up PROGRAM Programs the CD changer to play up to 20 tracks in any order you choose PAUSE Pauses the CD PLAY Plays the CD REW Allows you to search down STOP Stops the CD from playing CHAN up and down v Allows you to advance to the next track or reverse to the previous track CASSETTE DECK CONTROLS TAPE Turns on another tape deck brand and toggles between TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 FF Fast forwards the tape PAUSE Pauses the tape PLAY Plays the tape REW Rewinds the tape STOP Stops the tape from playing TO USE A CASSETTE 1 Press the TAPE button to select the cassette deck 2 Press the TAPE button again to select TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 3 Use the corresponding buttons to control the cassette deck TO RECORD FROM THE TUNER TO TAPE DECK 1 e Press RECORD and then PLAY to begin recording TO RECORD FROM THE TAPE DECK 2 TO TAPE DECK 1 Insert the prerecorded tape you want to record from into deck 2 Insert a blank tape into deck 1 Using the TAPE button to select deck 2 Press RECORD to ready the decks Press the TAPE button to select deck
14. IVERSAL REMOTE tatam ttes 23 TROUBLESHOOTING T IP S 23 APPENDIX A UNIVERSAL REMOTE TV CODES 24 APPENDIX B UNIVERSAL REMOTE VCR CODES 25 APPENDIX C UNIVERSAL REMOTE CABLE CODES 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE eeeeenneeeenne 27 INDEX e 29 FIRST THINGS FIRST UNPACK THE SYSTEM 2 lg E eee Unpack the system and locate all the accessories You should have o e the central unit consisting of a three disc CD player receiver E EE E556 and dual cassette decks e five speakers cooo 050555 two main with approximately 4 ft of wire central unit two surround with approximately 20 ft or wire one center with approximately 5 ft of wire e the RCA Universal remote control CRK67A e an FM wire antenna an AM loop antenna e one video cable single wire with RCA connector surround speakers e one audio cable two wires with RCA connector S202 e and Important Safeguards literature remote o 0 EE B 2050 00 1019 05 CHECK FOR MOISTURE Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day it can also form on the inside of your system causing it to malfunction ko ot 2 Ot TH Di i iot Audio cable If moisture has formed inside your system simply disconnect it from Video cable all power
15. Number Buttons Let you enter channel numbers and time settings when needed PIP Turns on and off picture in picture on most RCA TV models with PIP POWER Turns the TV off PREV CHeDISC Returns to the previous channel RESETeREP Returns picture quality controls to their original settings SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Press repeatedly to increase the time SWAP PIP Swaps the main picture in the PIP window TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode TV MENU Displays the TV s on screen menus go VERT DSS CABLE py dE 3 O AM FM TAPE AUX MUTE CHAN PREV CH DISC 0 20 0 Q O O 7O O O INPUT SEEK ANTENNA DISPLAY CLEAR RESET REP DELAY CH CTRL MENU TV MENU 4 b 7 PIP SWAPPIP 0909 CTR MODE PROGRAM a VY 2 2 p BY PASS SWAP LEVEL ROVS AUDIO Universal 17 USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL VCR CONTROLS CHAN up and down v Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the VCR CLEAR Resets the tape counter and corrects entries when programming the menus DISPLAY Displays channel time and counter information on the screen FF Fast forwards a tape Also searches forward while a tape is playing INPUTsSEEK For some VCR models selects line input or tuner MENU PROGRAM Di
16. OVE gt 9 WZ 0002 CTR MODE C WY PROGRAM 2 o 7 BY PASS SWAP LEVEL PROV AUDIO Universa USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or ProScan VCR you may not need to program the remote at all Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed PROGRAMMING FOR USE WITH YOUR TV VCR To determine whether you need to program the universal remote turn on the TV or VCR point the remote at the TV VCR s remote sensor and press TV VCR Then press the POWER or CHAN up or down v button to see if the TV VCR responds to the remote commands If not you need to program the remote Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your TV VCR 1 Turn on the TV VCR 2 Look up your TV VCR brand and code number s in the code list in appendices or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the TV VCR 1 button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list Release the TV VCR 1 button then press POWER to see if the TV VCR responds to the remote commands If not try pressing TV VCR 1 then POWER 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your TV VCR brand until the TV VCR responds to the remote commands PROGRAMMING FOR USE WITH YOUR CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER 1 Turn on the cab
17. USER S GUIDE RP 2380 FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation In accordance with FCC requirements changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user s authority to operate this product This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Applicable at the date of manufacture This device generates and uses radio frequency RF energy and if not installed and used properly this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance with the specifications of FCC Rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna that is the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the in
18. and Digital Satellite General Instruments 092 093 094 USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING FOR USE WITH A LASER DISC PLAYER You may be able to program your remote to control a laserdisc player Use the codes shown to the right or on the sheet packed with your remote Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your laserdisc player LASERDISC 1 Turn on the laserdisc player PLAYER CODES 2 Look up the brand and its code number s in the code list 3 Press and hold the VCR2eLD button on the remote 033 037 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 033 037 5 Release the VCR2 LD button then press POWER to see if the laserdisc 033 037 player responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing VCR2 LD then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands PROGRAMMING THE AUX BUTTON You can program the AUX button on the remote to control another component The AUX button can be used to control other brands of audio components TVs cable boxes satellite receivers and VCRs To program the AUX button follow these steps 1 Turn on the component and find the brand and corresponding code number s in one of the code lists in the appendices 2 Press and hold the AUX button on the remote Then press the other component button AM FM TAPE CD DSSeCABLE etc 3 Release th
19. ape you want to record into Deck 2 2 Insert a blank tape into Deck 1 NOTE The system will enter Dubbing or High Speed Dubbing mode only if both tape decks are occupied However the system will not enter either mode if the erase protection cap of the cassette in Deck 1 has been removed 3 Press the DUB dubbing button 4 Press only one of the flashing PLAY buttons on either deck to begin recording 5 Press STOP at any time to stop recording NOTE Pressing PAUSE will change the DUB function to the normal recording function HIGH SPEED DUBBING 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 from above 2 Press the HIGH SPEED DUB button 3 Press only one of the flashing PLAY buttons on either deck to begin recording at almost twice the normal speed DON T INFRINGE 4 Press STOP at any time to stop recording This product used for the purposes NOTE PAUSE will not work during High Speed Dubbing Tor which it is sold i e entertainment violates no copyright law Any attempts to use this product for that which it was not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson Consumer Electronics 15 CASSETTE DECK CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS RECORDING FROM THE TV VCR OR VIDEO Your system is capable of recording audio from a TV program VCR tape or videotape 1 Insert a cassette into Deck 1 2 Choose the function TV VCR or Video 3 Choose the TV program or segment of VCR or videotape you want to record 4 Pres
20. apes away from magnets and magnetic fields CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in contact with the tape These deposits can cause incomplete erasure muffled playback sound and might prevent automatic stop Open the compartment door push the PLAY button and gently clean the heads capstan and pinch wheel with a head cleaner lt f Clean These Parts Always unplug the power cord before cleaning and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner Clean heads after every 25 hours of use e Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette available from many audio equipment stores e Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly 27 INDEX 28 A Antennas 5 Appendix A Remote TV codes 24 Appendix B Remote VCR codes 24 Appendix C Remote cable codes 26 Auxiliary components 6 Balancing the speakers 4 BALANCE BASS TREBLE 9 BAND 7 Battery installation 17 Bypass 8 C Cable codes 26 Care and maintenance 30 Cassette Deck Controls and Operations 14 Cassette deck controls remote 19 CENTER LEVEL 8 Center speakers 3 CD Controls and Operations 11 CD display messages 12 CD player 11 CD player controls remote 19 Choosing a radio station 9 Cleaning compact discs 29 Cleaning tape heads 29 Cleaning the exterior 29 Con
21. ated modes BALANCE BASS TREBLE You can manually set the level of balance bass and treble on your system only when it is in the Custom Preset mode Otherwise the levels are automatically adjusted based on the active Preset mode DISPLAY MESSAGES The following is an example of all the display messages you may encounter while using your tuner Specific messages are explained within the section s they apply EM 1 AUTO MEMO STEREO MEMORY 2 M 7 3601 Ow 20 ILILI i eR TUNER CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS CHOOSING A RADIO STATION 1 Choose the Tuner function The system will default to the last station the tuner was set to before power was removed 2 Use the BAND button to choose AM FM 1 or 2 3 Use the TUNING UP 4 or DOWN button to select the radio station you want to hear Pressing the 4 button once will move the tuner incrementally Pressing and holding the button will cause the tuner to automatically search for the next frequency broadcasting clearly AUTO will appear in the display 4 Press the FM MODE button to switch between FM Stereo and FM Mono for better reception of FM stations Be aware however that you can only receive FM stations in stereo if they are being broadcast in stereo PROGRAMMING PRESETS Your system is capable of holding up to 24 preset radio stations in memory 8 from FM1 8 from FM 2 and 8 from AM for as long as the unit is plugged in and up to two weeks after AC power has been
22. d apply it automatically at three second intervals to the left main channel center channel right main channel and left and right rear channels simultaneously in that order 2 Asthe pink noise is generated go to the spot in the room where you are most likely to be when listening to your system The rear surround and center speakers should be adjusted to equal the level of output from the left and right main speakers 3 Make adjustments by pressing the REAReCTR button and then the button on your remote control The output from the selected speaker s is adjusted accordingly Each time you press the 4 or button on your remote control to adjust a channel the receiver provides you with two more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to Mena Sit Back and Listen 4 Press the TEST TONE button again to end the test Fine tuning is best performed with the remote control so that adjustments You may not need to check or adjust these levels again unless you move can bende dram the your system rearrange the speakers or change your preferred seating viewing or listening area location in the room DO porey son Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Dee Corporation Dolby the double D symbol QD and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation SETTING UP THE SYSTEM A SAMPLE SET UP FOR SURROUND SOUND ENJOYMENT Left TV 45 degree angle
23. e Using audio cables connect the left and right OUT audio Q O jacks on the back of your TV to the TV audio jacks on the Q OO OOO back of your audio system Then use a video cable to connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the back of your TV to connect to the MONITOR OUT jack on the back of your audio system Tv CONNECTING FOR POWER Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug one blade wider than the other NOTE The STAND BY indicator light will come on to let you know the system is plugged in and ready to use This light will stay on as long as the stereo is plugged in so you can use the remote control to turn on and operate the system USING HEADPHONES To listen privately to your favorite CDs tapes or radio station your system has been equipped with a PHONES jack on the front panel Have a Blast USING A MIC Just Not in Your Ears Recording the MIC input with all signals from the functions Make sure you turn down the such as CD TUNER VCR1 and VIDEO stereo before you put on the headphones Increase the volume to the desired level after headphones are in place TUNER CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS Rea p Operam meum SMULATED c c CUSTOM REMOTE SENSOR BYPASS 5 POWER PRESET eo O BAND E a a a a a CD TUNER TAPE v VCRI VCR2 LD BAL
24. e component button but not the AUX button 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the AUX button then press POWER or CHAN up or v to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t press AUX then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 6 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote commands 22 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Problem Solution System doesn t turn on e Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet e Unplug the unit for a moment and then plug it back in e Check the outlet by plugging in another device No sound e Adjust volume setting e Check for proper connection of speaker wires e Make sure you ve selected the correct function TUNER CD TAPE e Make sure volume is not muted To deactivate press MUTE on the remote Poor radio reception e Make sure FM antenna is connected and properly oriented e Rotate external AM loop antenna to achieve better AM reception e Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit such as hair dryers vacuum cleaners and fluorescent lights CD doesn t play e Make sure the tray contains a disc e Make sure that discs labels are facing up e Make sure that Pause mode is not activated e Make sure CD function is selected CD sound skips e Clean the disc as explained in Care and Maintenance e Check disc for warping scratches or other damage e C
25. es between AM and FM frequencies FM MODE The FM mode improves FM reception by switching between Stereo and Mono NOTE A radio station must be broadcast in stereo for you to receive it in stereo TUNER CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS MEMORY The MEMORY button allows you to store 24 preset radio stations CENTER LEVEL The CENTER LEVEL UP A and DOWN W buttons control the volume of the center speaker only when the system is in Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes TEST TONE The TEST TONE button can only be used in the Dolby Pro Logic mode This feature allows you to balance your speakers as they emit a sound called the pink noise in the left center right and surround channels sequentially for three seconds each NOTE This process is explained more in depth in Balancing Your Speakers page 4 SURROUND MODE The SURROUND MODE button lets you select the Pro Logic 3 Stereo Hall Simulated or Bypass modes PRO LOGIC The Pro Logic mode uses all five speakers so the sound envelopes the room 3 STEREO The 3 Stereo mode uses the two main and one center speaker HALL The Hall mode recreates the effect of listening to a concert or watching a play from inside a music hall It utilizes the main and surround speakers SIMULATED The Simulated mode tries to recreate the feeling of being where the sound is coming from whether you are watching a movie or listening to a CD It utilizes the main and surround speakers BYPASS
26. heck for vibration or shock that may affect the CD player Move system if necessary Distorted or noisy recordings e Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary e Demagnetize recording head as explained in Care and Maintenance Remote control doesn t work e Make sure the audio system is plugged into a working AC outlet e Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the remote control e Make sure batteries in the remote are okay Replace weak batteries e Point the remote directly at the front of the unit while pressing the buttons e Move closer to the unit with the remote control e Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the unit 23 APPENDIX A UNIVERSAL REMOTE TV CODES 011 027 033 011 027 033 064 Colortyme Concerto Curtis Mathes 027 037 Daytron Dimensia Electrohome 038 061 068 Emerson 011 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 037 042 053 064 065 067 075 076 078 079 094 095 096 Envision Fisher 000 008 009 011 012 027 038 068 086 089 091 Goldstar 003 004 006 011 019 027 037 050 Hallmark Hitachi 009 011 027 036 037 040 047 048 063 080 094 097 098 Infinity JC Penney 000 008 011 019 027 040 068 077 086 088 Jensen 012 024 036 037 040 048 051 074 Kawasho 002 011 027 Kenwood 006 011 014 027 Magnavox 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049
27. is warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information YA THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Model RP 9380 P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 20731350 Q 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc 97 10 Trademark s Registered Printed in China Marca s Registras
28. laying a 3 inch compact disc without the use of adapters or inserts in the Disc 1 position only OPEN CLOSE 4 The OPEN CLOSE button can be activated only in the CD function PAUSE The PAUSE button temporarily suspends CD play If PAUSE is pressed while the system is in the Play mode the disc will continue spin To start the disc playing from where it was paused press the PLAY or PAUSE button STOP The STOP button immediately ends disc activity You may stop a disc when it is in Play or Pause mode Ha TRACK PP The TRACK forward 1and reverse ka buttons allow you to scroll through the tracks on a disc or a program list and chose the one you want to hear If in the Play Pause or Stop mode and pressed once it will forward or reverse to the next track if held the track numbers will increment automatically until you let go If used while the system is in the Program mode you can select the tracks to be programmed DISPLAY MESSAGES When the CD player has been activated the display will show the disc number the track number and running time of the CD in the playing position The following is an example of all the messages you will encounter while using your CD player Specific messages are explained within the section s they pertain TRACK MIN SEC B Cc CHO Oo Lii gt KILI CC c1 c2 c3 REPEAT DISINI PROGRAM P 12 CD CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS LOADING DISCS 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open
29. le box satellite receiver 2 For your cable box look up the brand and its code number s in the code list in appendices or on the code sheet packed with the remote For your satellite receiver look up the brand and corresponding code number s in the list to the right 3 Press and hold the DSSeCABLE button on the remote 4 Enterthe three digit code from the code list Release the DSSeCABLE button then press POWER or CHAN up or down v to see if the cable box receiver responds to the remote commands If not try pressing DSSeCABLE then POWER again to see if the cable box receiver responds 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your cable box receiver until it responds to the remote commands NOTE Your remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA brand Digital Satellite Receiver A few of the remote buttons used with the RCA brand Digital Satellite Receiver are shown to the right You may want to experiment with other buttons to see if they work with your receiver Receiver Remote DISPLA