Electrohome RV-3798 User's Manual
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1. TV This five speaker configuration is an effective option for recreating in any room the full cinema experience It can be adapted to suit your taste and listening space This five speaker configuration is an effective option for Dolby ProLogic and DVD 5 1 sound applications ado EXAMPLE 2 Opt Subwoofer This configuration is recommended for four speakers It provides Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound without a center speaker Choose Phantom for the Center mode 47 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before referring to the checklist below make sure you have correctly followed the connecting and operating procedures If you have any questions that this booklet cannot answer please call your nearest RCA dealer RECEIVER TUNER OPERATION STEREO indicator is off e Adjust the antenna e The signal is too weak Connect an external antenna The signal is Mono Severe hum or noise e The signal is too weak Connect an external antenna e Adjust the antenna REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The remote control does not operate the unit e Another function is selected on the remote Press the correct function button e The batteries are exhausted Replace all batteries The remote is not pointed at the remote control sensor on the main unit or th2. o 100 St MODE MODE REAR TREBLE 7 BAND PHONES BALANCE 5 P TEST DELAY BASS LEVEL S2 2 FRONT PANEL AM FM Activates the tuner BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers BAND Selects the AM or FM radio band BASS Accesses Bass mode so that you can adjust the bass using the LEVEL up and down buttons CENTER MODE Lets you select a center mode when using Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo Normal Select if you are using a small center speaker This is the recommended mode Wide Select if the center speaker is large or the same as the left and right speakers The full range of Dolby Surround Center Channel is routed to the center speaker Phantom Select when there is no center speaker The signal intended for the center speaker is divided equally between the left and right main speakers Phantom mode is not available in 3 Stereo mode CENTER Selects the center speaker so you can adjust the volume level CD Selects the CD player input DELAY Lets you choose 15 20 or 30 milliseconds as the sound delay in the rear speaker to adjust the audio output for room size When listening the closer you are to the rear speakers the higher you should set the delay Experiment to achieve the best sound effect for your room 20ms is recommended DVD LD Selects the DVD or laserdisc player as
3. If your TV has more than one video input make sure the VCR1 LD VCR2 and SAT buttons tune the TV to the same channel that the receiver monitor out is plugged into Refer to the TV s user s guide for more information 10 IN LO A N 0 TAPE MD 37 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER DSS RECEIVER THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo or surround sound from programs broadcast in stereo stereo sound from the RCA DSS receiver TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE 1 paired red white stereo cable 1 single yellow video cable 2 coaxial cables Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left TO CONNECT uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair 1 Connect the cables as shown in the performance or damage your receiver and diagram below other components Also do not stack the RCA DSSO receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier USING THIS CONNECTION To watch TV programs in stereo SATELLITE DISH 1 Press TV and tune to a channel TV S VIDEO To watch satellite programming 1 Press SAT CABLE RCA DSS FROM ANT 2 Tune to a channel RECEIVER S VIDEO OUTTOTV SATELLITE 3 Follow the
4. 5 Change to the TV channel you want to watch on the large screen 6 Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the sound between the large picture and the small picture 7 To swap the video between the large picture and the small picture use the SWAP PIP button on the remote If you swap the TV picture to the PIP and the other video source to the large picture you may not be able to swap the audio TO CHANGE THE VIDEO SOURCE AND SWAP THE AUDIO If you want to change the video source for the PIP and want to be able to use SWAP AUDIO 1 Turn off PIP 2 Change the video source to another video component connected to the receiver The Swap Audio feature may not 3 Press TV to watch the TV work with all TV brands with the PIP feature 4 Press PIP The video source appears in the PIP The video from the TV appears in the large picture If your TV has a PIP feature see the TV s user s guide for 5 Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the audio as you want instructions for using it 11 12 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS This section describes the receiver s controls and connections including The front panel The front panel display The remote control The back panel 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER 23 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Y Y Lm 13 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER 160W 5 CHANNEL VOLUME
5. You can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs VCRs and cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or ProScan product you may not need to program the remote at all Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLA TV To determine whether you need to program the remote turn on the TV point the remote at the TV s remote sensor and press TV Then press the POWER or CH or CH button to see if the TV responds to the remote commands If not you need to program the remote Follow these steps to program your remote to control your TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Look up your TV brand and code number s the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the TV button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the TV button then press POWER to see if the TV responds to the remote commands If not try pressing TV then POWER 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your TV brand until the TV responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown If a battery is removed from the battery compartment of the remote control all control key functions will return to the original mode 26 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE REMOTE TV CODES 011 027 033 011 027 033 064 Colortyme Concerto Daytron Dimensia Electrohome 03
6. interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If this equipment does cause interference to radios or televisions not connected to your system try to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna that is the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the interference e Change the position of the unit with respect to the radio television equipment that is receiving the interference e Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving the interference Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult with your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies 50 APPENDIX LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year for labor charges One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first
7. 20 Surround Modes 15 SURROUND SOUND button 15 Surround sound level controls on the remote 18 SWAP PIP button 20 Switched AC outlet 36 T Tape deck connecting 44 controls on the remote 26 TAPE MD button 15 TEST button 15 TEST indicator 16 TREBLE button 15 TUNING button 15 Tuning the receiver 8 Turning off Pro Logic 15 TV codes for programming the remote 27 connecting 37 controls on the remote 19 TV Button 20 TV MENU button 20 VCR codes for programming the remote 29 connecting 37 40 controls on the remote 20 21 VCR button 15 21 VOL up and down buttons 18 VOLUME button 15 Ww Wide Center Mode 14 57 For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer Authorized Servicenter all toll free in the USA 1 800 336 1900 If your product needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Malaysia TOCOM 15184940
8. OUTTO TV AUDIO RECEIVER 0 AA i O X9 9 9 a SAT w a SUB 4 6 09 AUDIO SUB WOOFER neto OUT 40 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER CAMCORDER OR VIDEO CAMERA If your camcorder or video camera does not have an RCA type terminal for audio video you can purchase an adapter from an RCA dealer or electronics parts store THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo sound if the camcorder records or plays in stereo TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU HOULD HAVE 1 paired red white stereo cable 1 single yellow video cable TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below If the DVD LD connection is being used connect the camcorder or video camera to any other available video input USING THIS CONNECTION To play the camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder or video camera 2 Press LDeVCR2 on your remote 3 Press PLAY on the camcorder or video camera AUDIO RECEIVER our SUB WOOFER TAPE MD QUT MONO 41 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER LASERDISC PLAYER You can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the DVD LD connection Using this connection you can play a laserdisc in stereo surround sound Note Only one of the three items may be connected at a time Either the laserdisc the second VCR or the DVD p
9. doesn t respond the remote needs to be programmed Use the codes in the code list on the next page or on the sheet packed with your remote Follow these steps to program your remote to control your audio component 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and corresponding code number in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the component button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the component button then press POWER to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown AUDIO CODES ads Aiwa Akai Denon Dynamic Bass Emerson Fisher Hitachi JVC 016 058 030 035 032 033 034 031 Kenwood 017 074 074 067 070 077 071 072 073 009 Lotte NEC 075 Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Nakamichi Onkyo Panasonic Philips Pioneer 040 041 024 003 007 043 044 006 005 004 054 Realistic 063 066 Sansui 045 Scott 066 055 056 Sherwood 011 013 Sony 021 049 046 048 053 047 Teac 010 069 Technics Yamaha PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE P
10. instructions in the IN RCA DSS User s Guide AUDIO RECEIVER 38 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER DVD PLAYER THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo or surround sound from the DVD player TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE 1 paired red white stereo cable 1 single yellow video cable TO CONNECT 1 For DVD 2 Channel Audio connect as shown in Diagram A 2 For DVD 5 1 Audio connect as shown in Diagram B USING THIS CONNECTION To play a DVD DIAGRAM B 1 Press DVD to put the receiver in DVD mode DVD 5 1 2 Press play PLAYER DIAGRAM A RECEIVER SUB WOOFER QUT 2 SUB WOOFER QUT 39 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER SECOND VCR Using this connection enables you to play a video tape but not record a tape THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo surround sound or mono on the VCR e VCR playback only TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE 1 paired red white stereo cable 1 single yellow video cable 1 coaxial cable TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below Note the connection on the receiver is labeled DVD LD but the remote button is labeled LDeVCR2 USING THIS CONNECTION To play a tape on the second VCR 1 Press LDeVCR2 on your remote r IN FROM ANT 2 Press PLAY
11. the speakers must be correctly balanced To balance the speakers using the test tone all speakers must be connected to your receiver Your receiver must be in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3 Stereo or Hall Mode TO BALANCE THE SPEAKERS 1 Press TEST on the receiver s front panel The receiver generates pink noise and applies it at 2 second intervals to the left main center right main and left and right rear channels simultaneously in that order 2 Make adjustments by pressing Press on your remote control LEVEL up or down on the receiver to adjust the balance for each channel Each time you press these buttons the receiver provides you with 4 more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to the next The adjustments will be indicated on the receiver s display as they are made Follow the sequence below to make adjustments TEST TONE 1 Press REAR CENTER once and adjust the left main LEFT channel CENTER 2 Press again and adjust the center main RIGHT channel 3 Press REAReCENTER again and adjust the left rear PERENE 4 Press REAReCENTER two more times and adjust the right rear channel the center main channel must be passed through to adjust the right rear channel 5 Press again to adjust the right main channel 6 Press TEST again to end the test 3 You will make two passes at adjusting
12. 56 Marantz 002 008 014 016 029 030 044 046 061 Magnavox 007 009 013 044 Capehart Citizen 045 046 052 007 009 013 044 Curtis Mathes 000 007 008 014 015 044 046 053 064 067 Daewoo 002 014 016 030 044 046 059 061 064 008 053 075 077 005 035 044 Dynatech Electrohome Panasonic Emerson 008 009 010 013 015 020 023 027 034 041 042 047 049 057 062 065 067 068 070 002 012 018 019 043 048 058 Pentex Research Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Harman Kardon Hitachi 000 005 007 008 028 035 037 054 069 Radio Shack Realistic 002 006 008 009 012 015 019 027 043 053 Samsung 042 Sansui JC Penney 002 005 007 008 014 016 030 035 051 053 002 014 016 030 007 013 022 032 002 005 009 012 018 019 035 043 048 006 024 027 039 017 026 038 008 015 029 053 049 Totevision Unitech Video Concepts Videosonic 005 006 007 008 009 012 013 015 025 027 031 035 002 014 016 030 011 017 026 072 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AN AUDIO COMPONENT To program the remote for a remote controllable audio component point the remote at the component and press the correct component button CD for a CD player TAPE for a tape player etc Then press POWER or CH or CH If the component
13. 8 061 068 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 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 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 Marants 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 056 061 068 Mitsubishi 006 011 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 061 068 011 019 027 006 007 010 011 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 Philips 002 006 007 010 011 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Pioneer 011 027 045 062 093 Portland ProScan Proton 011 027 037 072 012 038 092 Radio Shack 000 021 025 036 037 059 064 078 000 006 011 019 027 034 038 044 046 088 100 101 109 Realistic Samsung 006 011 014 015 019 027 036 037 077 110 Sanyo 017 021 039 056 057 058 028 037 064 000 006 011 014 017 018 021 023 027 039 040 041 051 071 083 095 011 020 025 027 037 052 053 059 060 108 011 027 033 Sylvania 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 08
14. 9 011 019 027 033 036 037 040 066 018 021 023 040 071 077 085 090 Universal 000 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 013 019 025 027 028 035 043 059 066 076 082 089 Yamaha 27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR To determine whether you need to program the remote turn on the VCR point the remote at the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR Then press the POWER or CH or CH button to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not you need to program the remote Follow these steps to program your remote to control your VCR 1 Turn on the VCR 2 Look up your VCR brand and code number s in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote 3 Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the VCR button then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not try pressing VCR then POWER 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your VCR brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown To program the LDeVCR2 button to control a second VCR follow these steps but use the LD VCR2 button instead of the VCR button 28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE REMOTE VCR CODES Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell Broksonic Candle 045 046 052 008 029 053 0
15. CAMMING ERE 9 Balancing the Speaker System 10 Using Swap Ao o Aa E E 11 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER 13 Front Panel ER Ou EE TU EE IURE 14 Front Panel 16 Remote Control 3 tete Ee oet eere EE rede 18 Back Panel 5st eset eth ect ete ines 24 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 25 Programming the Remote to Control a 26 Programming the Remote to Control a 28 Programming the Remote to Control an Audio Component 30 Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box 31 Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player 32 Programming the Remote to Control DVD Player 32 Programming the Remote to Control an RCA DSS Receiver 33 Programming the Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver 33 APPENDIX A CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER 35 Things to know before connecting the components 35 Using the Subwoofer Connections 36 Connecting TV 2 37 Connecting an DSS Receiver 38 Connecting DVD Player 2 39 Connecting a Second 40 Connecting a Camcorder or Vi
16. E REMOTE TO CONTROL A DVD PLAYER The remote is preprogrammed to control a RCA DVD player A few of the remote buttons used with a DVD player are shown below You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your DVD player Receiver Remote works like DVD Remote INFO INFO GO BACK GO BACK CLEAR CLEAR MENU SELECT MENU SELECT MOVE Arrows ARROWS PLAYLIST PLAYLIST ENTER ENTER 32 LASERDISC PLAYER CODES Pioneer 033 037 ProScan 033 037 033 037 This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AN RCA BRAND 55 RECEIVER The remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA 0552 receiver A few of the remote buttons used with the RCA DSS receiver are shown below You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver Receiver Remote works like RCA DSS Remote INFO SELECT DISPLAY GO BACK PREV CH ANTENNA TV SAT CLEAR CLEAR MENU SELECT MENU MOVE ARROWS ARROWS PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER CODES SATELLITE RECEIVER 1 Turn on the satellite receiver 2 Look up the satellite receiver brand and corresponding code number s in the code list on RCA DSS System the right General Instruments 092 093 094 3 Press and hold the 5 button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release th
17. OLS Increases the volume in rear and center speakers Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker BY PASS Turns on and off By Pass mode which cancels all Surround sound modes Sound is generated without effects REAR CTR LEVEL Adjusts the balance level of the rear and center speakers Press once for Rear Press again for Center RECEIVER TUNER CONTROLS CH and CH Tune the receiver to the next or previous preset station stored in the receiver s memory FWD Lets you manually move up the AM FM band INPUT SEEK Searches for and stops on AM FM stations with signals of sufficient strength MENU SELECT Stores the selected station in the receiver s memory Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed REV Lets you manually move down the AM FM band TV CONTROLS Onsome RCA TV models used to adjust menu controls On some TV models used to adjust menu controls ANTENNA Changes the antenna input CHAN and CHAN Tunes the TV channel up and down CLEAR Removes any menu from the screen DELAY CH CTRL In some RCA TV models lets you control the channel that appears in the PIP window or the main screen in PIP mode GO BACKeDISC Returns to the previous channel GUIDE RDM For some models brings up 12 small pictures previews of the next 12 channels in the channel list Press again to turn off channel guide INFO Displays channel information INPUT SEEK For some TV models toggles through th
18. ROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A CABLE BOX REMOTE CONTROLLABLE CABLE BOX CODES Refer to the cable box connection page or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box You may be able to ABC 022 046 053 054 program the remote for your remote controllable cable box 007 008 ablestar 007 008 Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet Diarnond 056 packed with your remote Eagle 007 008 Eastern International 002 General Instrument 046 GI 400 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 003 012 013 034 048 037 043 046 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 045 046 047 062 065 037 043 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Look up the cable box brand and its code number s in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with the remote 3 Press and hold the SATeCABLE button on the remote Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list Magnavox 5 Release the SATeCABLE button then press POWER or CH or CH to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands If not try pressing 5 then POWER again to see if the cable box responds Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your cable box until the cable box responds to the remote commands NSC Oak Oak Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Randtek RCA Re
19. USER S GUIDE RV 3798 ye E nate et Ree s dts olii AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER SAFETY INFORMATION REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol indicates This symbol voltage inside indicates important the product that presents a instructions accompanying risk of electric shock or the product personal injury Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert RN NIS Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques n J intoduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 teer rni enne en rotten niu 3 OPERATING THE 7 Tuning the 8 Storing Stations in 8 PFESETS
20. VE QUESTIONS about the front panel or remote control buttons as you 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST go through this section refer to Chapter 3 Tour of the Receiver 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER Soo 23 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Important In order to safeguard your hearing turn the volume down before turning on your receiver Unless otherwise specified the buttons mentioned in this chapter are on the remote control OPERATING THE RECEIVER TUNING THE RECEIVER USING THE REMOTE 1 Press AMeFM to activate the tuner 2 Press AMeFM again to select the or FM band TUNING Press FWD to move up the AM or FM band Press REV to move down the AM or FM band AUTO TUNING Use the SEEK feature to automatically search for stations of sufficient strength Press INPUTeSEEK SEARCH appears in the display Beginning at its current frequency the tuner finds and stops on the next station whose frequency is strong enough to be received To continue the search press INPUTeSEEK again STORING STATIONS IN You can store up to 30 AM and FM stations These stations can be stored in random order Use the convenient Preset Stations List in this guide to note the name and location of the stations you have stored To Store a Station 1 Press AMeFM to turn on the receiver 2 Select the band AM or FM 3 Select the station you want to store in memory using the methods describe
21. ain speaker to the MAIN R terminals REAR SPEAKERS Connect the left rear speaker to the REAR L terminal Connect the right rear speaker to the REAR R terminal Position the speakers behind you in your TV room To improve the surround sound effect you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the floor CENTER SPEAKER Connect the center speaker to the CENTER terminal CONNECTING SPEAKERS TO THE RECEIVER 1 If necessary remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire 2 Press down and hold the lever on the speaker terminal 3 Insert the wire in the hole Be sure to connect the to 4 and the to Otherwise the speakers will not be in phase causing reduction in bass frequencies 4 Release the lever Pull gently on the wire to make sure it is secure CONNECTING THE SUBWOOFER 1 Using a single audio cable connect the subwoofer to the SUB WOOFER 1 or 2 connection 46 1 2 SUB WOOFER QUT FRONT SPEAKERS 80 SURROUND SPEAKERS 4 REAR me De Speaker Connections APPENDIX SPEAKER PLACEMENT SPEAKER PLACEMENT These diagrams offer suggested speaker placements that can enhance your home theater experience Place the subwoofer anywhere you want EXAMPLE 1 Center
22. al rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your television outside the U S A This warranty does not apply See your dealer for details 51 APPENDIX EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 52 Amplifier Section Rated Power Output Video Section Left Main Center Right Main at 8 Typical Right Left Stereo Power Output at 8 Rear Surround at 8 Q Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation Input Sensitivity Impedance Muting Attenuation Subwoofer Output Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR 1 VCR 2 LD SAT Output Sensitivity Impedance VCR 1 Video Monitor Frequency Response for VCR 1 VCR 2 LD SAT and Video Monitor Signal to Noise Ratio Crosstalk 3 58 MHz FM Tuner Section Tuner Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity THD 75 kHz Dev Stereo Signal to Noise 65 dBf Stereo Stereo Separation Image Rejection IF Rejection AM Suppression 65 dBf Antenna Input 40 watts 40 watts 40 watts 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 0 2596 THD 50W 1kHz at 0 996 THD 40 watts 40 watts 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 25 THD without Dolby Process 75 dBA 65 dB 1 kHz 45 dB 10 kHz 150 mV 47k Q 65dB 2 0V 0 5V max volume 1 Vp p 75 1 Vp p 75 5 Hz 1 5 dB 10 MHz 3 dB reference 500 kHz 0 dB 45 dB 45 dB 87 5 to 107 9 MHz 15 dBf 0 596 70 dBA 40 dB 1 kHz 40 dB 97 9 MHz 65 dB 50 dB 300 Q Balanc
23. d above 4 Press MENU SELECT MEMORY appears in the display While MEMORY is visible press number buttons on the remote for the station If the Memory indicator on the For stations 1 2 or 3 press 0 then press 1 2 or 3 For display turns off before you stations 4 through 30 press the numbers directly preset your station selection press MENU SELECT again If the receiver is disconnected from its power source the preset stations are maintained in memory for up to 7 days OPERATING THE RECEIVER To Play a Preset Station Press the appropriate Preset Stations number For stations 1 2 or 3 press 0 then press 1 2 or 3 For stations 4 through 30 press the numbers directly Or press CH to tune to the next preset station or CH to tune to the previous preset station PRESET SCANNING Use P SCAN Preset Scan on the receiver s front panel to review the preset stations stored in the tuner s memory Press P SCAN PRESET and the station s location in memory appear in the display The tuner automatically scans all preset stations in order pausing at each one for approximately 4 seconds When the tuner reaches the station you want press P SCAN to stop the scanning If the scan is not interrupted the tuner reviews all preset stations in order stopping at the point where the scan began OPERATING THE RECEIVER BALANCING THE SPEAKER SYSTEM To reproduce sound effects as they were intended
24. deo 41 Connecting a Laserdisc Player 42 Connecting a Compact Disc Player 43 Connecting a Tape deck or Minidisc Player 44 Connecting 0 45 Connecting Speakers creen eere 46 Connecting The Subwoofer 2 2 46 APPENDIX B SPEAKER PLACEMENT 47 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 48 APPENDIX D CARE AND CLEANING 49 APPENDIX E FCC INFORMATION 50 DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV INC a unit of GM Hughes Electronics TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX LIMITED WARRANTY 51 APPENDIX EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 52 APPENDIX PRESET STATION LIST FORM 54 oir TETTE 55 FIRST THINGS FIRST HI MY NAME IS KIM and wrote this user manual along with the help of the engineers designers and product managers We worked hard to make sure that you have a rewarding experience using this RCA A V receiver FIRST THINGS FIRST OPERATING THE RECEIVER READ THE FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS The first section of this owner s manual shows you how to use your audio receiver for the first time The next three sections tell you about usin
25. e APPENDIX G EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 520 to 1720 kHz 20 dB Quieting 800 uV m 1000 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 45 dBA Image Rejection 40 dB 600 kHz IF Rejection 40 dB Specifications are based on nominal measurements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1 037 877 Dolby the double D symbol Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV INC a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation 53 APPENDIX PRESET STATION LIST FORM Preset Notes Frequenc Band Number 54 INDEX SYMBOLS button 18 button 18 A AC outlets 36 Accessories included 4 AMeFM button 18 AM FM antennas connecting 45 AM FM button 8 14 ANTENNA button 18 21 Antennas connecting 45 Audio codes for programming the remote 30 Audio hum reducing 35 AUDIO SWAP button 11 18 Back panel 24 BALANCE button 14 Balancing speakers 10 BAND button 8 14 Basic controls on the remote 18 BASS button 14 Batteries inserting in the remote 5 BYPASS button 18 Bypass mode selecting 15 Cable box codes for programming the remote 31 Camcorder connecting 41 Care and Cleaning 49 CD button 14 21 CD player connecting 43 controls on the remote 21 CENTER button 14 CENTER MODE button 14 Center modes No
26. e pages in the guide if in guide mode GUIDE RDM Displays the guide on the screen INFO Displays satellite header on screen When in the guide lets you select a program Lets you select an option in a menu MOVE arrows Lets you point to different on screen menu items Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed POWER Turns the RCA DSS receiver off SAT CABLE Turns on the satellite receiver and puts the remote in satellite mode 21 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER PLAYER CONTROLS CD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player FWD Moves forward through the CD one track at a time GO BACKeDISC Selects disc to be played Press GO BACK DISC and then the CD number using the number buttons GUIDE RDM Activates the Random function which plays a random selection of tracks from one or all CDs INFO In some CD models lets you switch between the number track information and time information MENU SELECT Programs the CD changer to play up to 32 tracks in any order you choose Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed PAUSE Pauses the CD PLAY Plays the CD RESET REP Repeats a track a CD or an entire program Press once to repeat the currently playing track twice for the CD or program and three times to turn the function off REV Moves backward through the CD one track at a time STOP Stops the CD from playing TAPE DECK CONTROLS FWD Fast
27. e SATeCABLE button then press POWER or CH or to see if the receiver responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing SAT CABLE then POWER again 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your receiver until the receiver responds to the remote commands This remote not operate all DSS E a registered trademark of DIRECT INC models of the brands shown a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation 33 34 APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING THE COMPONENTS FIRST THINGS FIRST e Protect components from power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet Always turn off the receiver and or components before 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER you connect or disconnect any cables Always make sure the color coded plugs match the color of the terminals in which they are inserted The connection cable plugs and jacks are color coded as follows TOUR OF THE RECEIVER Speaker Terminals Red for positive terminals Black for negative terminals RCA Phono Terminals Red for the right R channel White for the left L channel Yellow for the video V 4 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Black for the subwoofer Y Y 35 Some units may be supplied with connection plugs that are color coded red and black instead of red and white In this case the black plug takes the plac
28. e You can program the remote to operate many other brands of audio and video components See available input sources MENU SELECT For some models stores channels in the TV s Chapter 4 Programming the memory Remote for details 19 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER MOVE arrows some models when using PIP moves the small picture to another corner of the screen Also used for menu navigation in some TV models 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 RESETeREP Returns picture quality controls to their original settings SKIP To change channels press once The TV will wait 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 VCR CONTROLS CHAN and CHAN 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 FWD Fast forwards a tape Also searches forward while a tape is playing GO BACKeDISC Returns to the previous channel INFO Displays channel time and counter information on the screen INPUT SEEK For some VCR models selects line input or tuner LD VCR2 For some VCR models if programmed tur
29. e of the white plug POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks Place audio video cables to the sides of the receiver s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect the components Try not to coil any power cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your receiver APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATING Do not block ventilation holes any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components directly on top of each other Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heating air rising from it will not flow around other components If you have a satellite receiver you should place it on the top shelf USING THE SWITCHED OUTLET When another component is plugged into the switched AC outlet on the back of the receiver the receiver power button will operate the power for the other component Do not plug your TV or VCR in the switched outlet on the back of the receiver USING THE SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS You can connect the subwoofer outlet jacks to powerful subwoofers such as the RCA SP3500SW Connect one of the black
30. ere is an obstacle between the remote and the main unit The remote control is too far from the main unit Move closer GENERAL No audio Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel is off e Make sure the speakers are turned on Check the connections Check the power cord connection No audio from one channel Adjust the balance control Check the speaker wire connection or connecting cable 48 APPENDIX D CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING Use a polishing cloth or other clean dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt When the surface is very dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a mild soap solution Do not use furniture wax or cleaners Never use alcohol paint thinner benzene or a chemically treated cloth to clean your system Chemicals may damage the finish on the unit When using a damp cloth make sure you squeeze out as much of the water as possible 49 APPENDIX FCC INFORMATION FCC INFORMATION 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 Important Information Required by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference 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
31. ery compartment BASIC CONTROLS POWER Turns the AM FM receiver off with one press If you have multiple components turned on and not the AM FM receiver pressing POWER once turns off the last component turned on Pressing POWER again quickly turns off all other components VOL UP and DOWN Increases or decreases the volume MUTE Turns off the receiver s sound Press again to restore the sound RECEIVER CONTROLS AMeFM Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM band and the FM band CTR MODE Changes the Center mode when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes Press once and the current mode appears Press again to change the mode DELAY CH CTRL Selects the amount of Surround Sound delay between the main and rear speakers Choose from 15 20 or 30 milliseconds Press once and the current setting appears Press again to change the setting SURROUND Lets you select a Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby 3 Stereo Hall or By Pass Press once and the current mode appears Press again to change the mode SWAP AUDIO Swaps the audio only from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture in picture PIP 18 MUTE CH BACK DISC 07020 OOO Q E INFO CLEAR RESET REP DELAY CH CTRL TV MENU SELECT PIP SWAP PIP PLAYLIST 2 BY PASS swap LEVEL PROON AUDIO TOUR OF THE RECEIVER SURROUND SOUND LEVEL CONTR
32. forwards the tape Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed PAUSE Pauses the tape PLAY Plays the tape POWER Turns the tape player off REV Rewinds the tape TAPE Turns on the tape player and puts the remote in tape mode 22 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER LASERDISC PLAYER CONTROLS and CH Changes to the next higher or lower chapter on the laserdisc FWD Scans forward on the laserdisc LDeVCR2 For some laserdisc models if programmed turns on the laserdisc player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode Number Buttons Let you change to a specific chapter PAUSE Pauses the laserdisc PLAY Plays a laserdisc PLAYLIST For some laserdisc models if programmed programs to playback chapters on laserdisc in a certain order POWER Turns the laserdisc player off REV Scans backward on the laserdisc STOP Stops the laserdisc The buttons on the remote may not work on all other brands of components Experiment with the remote and your components to see which buttons work 23 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER FRONT SPEAKERS 80 SURROUND SPEAKERS 42MIN AC OUTLETS REAR 120V 60Hz J SWITCHED 180W 1 5 MAX AE REAR za a6 SUB GA UNSWITCHED 180W 1 54 AUDIO SUB WOOFER cD TAPE MD QUT VLL 2 BACK PANEL AUDIO Connections Pr
33. g the receiver s controls and programming the remote Use the last sections of the manual to connect your receiver to other components and as a general reference If you have a specific question refer to the table of contents or the index 4 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 3 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER Y EON y READ ME Note boxes like this one contain helpful and interesting PLEASE READ THE NOTES IN THE TEXT The engineers and designers gave me some great tips about this audio video receiver When a tip applies to the information on a page included it in a note box at the bottom of the page information about using your audio receiver FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 1 UNPACK THE RECEIVER Unpack the receiver and the accessories The accessories packed with the receiver include the remote CRK67G1 four AAA batteries an AM loop antenna an FM wire antenna and Important Safeguards STEP 2 CONNECT THE RECEIVER Before you plug in and turn on your audio video receiver connect the receiver to the components in your system and connect the speakers The next section shows how to connect the receiver to a TV only If you are going to connect the receiver to a TV and VCR laserdisc player or other component see Appendix A Connecting the Receiver Page 37 For information on connecting your speakers see Appendix A Connecting the Receiver For three suggestions on placing your speakers for the best sound see Appendix B S
34. gal Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Signature Sprucer Starcom Stargate 2000 Sylvania Teknika Texscan Tocom Unika Universal Viewstar Warner Amex Zenith 009 001 016 038 016 003 027 039 061 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 018 020 044 007 008 000 027 003 012 013 002 033 044 003 022 035 063 064 046 027 046 058 011 059 006 010 011 059 017 021 049 050 055 031 032 041 051 052 060 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 044 014 042 057 061 This remote not operate all models of the brands shown 31 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A LASERDISC 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 remote to control your laserdisc player 1 Turn on the laserdisc player 2 Look up the brand and its code number s in the code list 3 Press and hold the LDeVCR2 button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the LDeVCR2 button then press POWER to see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing LDeVCR2 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 TH
35. he Double D symbol are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp 16 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER FUNCTION DISPLAYS PRESET The receiver s front panel displays function information such as the frequency of the selected station when you press AM FM or change the station or the selected component as when you press the DVD LD button 0 LOGIC IB ns Function Mode MODE DISPLAYS The receiver s front panel displays mode information such as H H LL the selected SURROUND MODE or the selected CENTER MODE Selected Surround Mode LOGIC 3n 28 LL NT OS Selected Center Mode SURROUND MEMORY If you have entered different surround modes for different pieces of equipment the receiver saves each sourround mode independently The TV surround setting will always be the same as the satellite surround setting If you do not have a satellite hooked up you must go into satellite mode to change the TV surround setting 17 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL Your remote control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment To use the remote control effectively always aim it directly at your receiver The remote control operates on four batteries included with your system Install them before attempting to operate the remote Be sure to match the and ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote s batt
36. input with conventional 2 Channel A udio 14 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER DVD 5 1 Selects the Decoded Dolby Digital 5 1 audio input LEVEL Lets you adjust the bass and treble levels and the rear and center speaker volume levels Works with the BASS TREBLE REAR and CENTER buttons P SCAN Lets you review the preset stations PHONES Provides a connection for headphones POWER Turns the receiver on or off The POWER indicator located in the center of the button is red when the receiver is in standby REAR Selects the rear speaker s so you can adjust the volume level SAT Selects the satellite receiver input SEEK Searches for AM FM stations of sufficient strength TAPE MD Selects the tape or minidisc player as input SPEAKERS Turns on and off the speakers SURROUND MODE Selects a Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Surround Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround sound with Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video home theater TV and some music This is the recommended mode if you have all speakers Dolby 3 Stereo Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround sound without Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video home theater TV and some music Hall Turns on Sound system without a center speaker and is suggested for classical music jazz and other music Bypass Turns off the Surround circuitry Sound is generated without effects conventional stereo TEST Turns on pink noise so that you can balance the spea
37. kers Press again to turn off TREBLE Accesses Treble mode so that you can adjust the treble using the LEVEL up and down buttons TUNING Moves up or down the selected AM FM band TV Selects the TV as input VCR Selects VCR as input VOLUME Increases or decreases the volume When you connect headphones if you do not want the main speakers on press the SPEAKERS button to turn them off 15 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER EEK MUTE TEST STEREO S MEMORY MU SPEAKERS OFF D0 PRO LOGIC nn rr e LI LI Li LI LI LI LI Status Indicators FRONT PANEL DISPLAYS The receiver s display panel shows the current status of the receiver and choices for some commands STATUS INDICATORS OU pro LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode is turned on kHZ An AM station is selected MEMORY The receiver is memorizing the frequency of the selected station MHz An FM station is selected MUTE The sound is muted The MUTE symbol blinks in the front panel display when the sound is muted PRESET The receiver is tuned to a preset station The PRESET symbol blinks in the front panel display when the receiver is scanning stays on when you are listening to a preset station and turns off when you manually tune the receiver SEEK The receiver is in seek mode and searching for a station SPEAKERS OFF The speakers are turned off STEREO An FM stereo signal is being received TEST The receiver is in Dolby test mode Dolby and t
38. layer THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo or surround sound from the laserdisc TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE 1 paired red white stereo cable 2 single yellow video cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To play the laserdisc 1 Press LDeVCR2 on your remote 2 Press PLAY LASERDISC PLAYER 0090 d La R VIDEO 7 oo 4 AUDIO RECEIVER 42 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER COMPACT DISC PLAYER THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo or surround sound if available TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE 1 paired red white stereo cable TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To play a CD 1 Turn on the CD player if the remote is not programmed to control the CD player 2 Press CD to put the receiver in CD mode 3 Press PLAY The AUDIO SOURCE connection can be used as input for any stereo audio signal CD PLAYER AW R AUDIO RECEIVER 00 Ir SUB WOOFER OUT APPENDIX A CONNECTING THE RECEIVER TAPE DECK OR MINIDISC PLAYER THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo or surround sound if available TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU SHOULD HAVE 2 paired red white stereo cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect
39. ns on a second VCR and puts the remote in VCR2 mode MENU SELECT Displays the on screen programming menus Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed PAUSE Pauses a tape PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR off REC Records a tape another component refer to the component s user s guide If you have questions about the use of the remote buttons with REV Rewinds a tape Also searches backward while a tape is playing 20 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER SKIP To change channels press once The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Press repeatedly to increase the time STOP Stops a tape VCR Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode DVD PLAYER CONTROLS CH and CH Changes to the next higher or lower track on DVD DVD Turns on the DVD player and puts the remote in DVD mode Switches between DVD 2 Channel Audio and DVD 5 1 Audio inputs FWD Scans forward on the DVD Number Buttons Let you change to a specific track PAUSE Pauses the DVD PLAY Plays the DVD PLAYLIST For some DVD models lets you toggle through programmed playback standard playback and random playback POWER Turns the DVD player off REW Scans backward on the DVD STOP Stops the DVD SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROLS ANTENNA Toggles between antenna input and satellite receiver input CH and CH Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the satellite system Steps through th
40. ovides audio connections for components such as a VCR TV CD player laserdisc player DVD player or tape player Provides audio input from another component OUT Sends audio output to another component such as a minidisc tape player or VCR Sends a signal to the subwoofer VIDEO Connections Provides video connections for the video portion of another component such as a VCR TV laserdisc player DVD player or satellite receiver Provides video input from another video component OUT Sends video output to another video component such as a VCR Monitor Out Sends video output to the TV SPEAKERS Provides connection to the speakers SURROUND SPEAKERS Provides connection for the Surround Sound Speakers AC Outlets One switched AC outlet and one unswitched AC outlet provide A C power outlets for other components FM ANT Provides connection for an FM antenna AM ANT Provides connection for an AM antenna 24 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE IF YOU WANT TO USE THE REMOTE WITH YOUR TV OR OTHER FIRST THINGS FIRST COMPONENT ETE The remote already works with most other ProScan TVs and VCRs You however can program the remote to control most Danes f remote 5 2 OPERATING THE RECEIVER VCRs cable boxes satellite receivers and audio equipment 3 TOUR OF THE RECEIVER L PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 25 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
41. peaker Placement Page 47 TV ONLY Do not plug your TV or VCR into the switched outlet on the back of the receiver You will need 1 paired red white stereo cable 1 single yellow video cable L MONO RIGHT M IDEO S VIDEO L MONO RIGHT ff VIDE 1 stereo A V cable 1 coaxial cable Connect the cables as shown to the right AUDIO RECEIVER R 1D REAR IN I9 OR ANTENNA OUTPUT VIDEO L MONO RIGHT VIDEO RIGHT 6 OUTPUT VIDEO V RIU TV TUNER O ARO OUTPUT FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 3 PUT BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE 1 Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote 2 Insert the four AAA batteries matching the and ends of each battery with the symbols in the compartment 3 Replace the cover STEP 4 PLUG IN THE RECEIVER Before you plug in the receiver connect the other components and speakers Plug the power cord into the wall outlet matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely STEP 5 TURN ON THE RECEIVER Press the POWER button on the receiver or any device button on the remote Read on The next section tells you how to operate the receiver Then read the section that takes you ona tour of the receiver and remote control OPERATING THE RECEIVER IF YOU HA
42. phones 15 PIP audio swap 11 button 18 20 PLAY button 18 20 21 22 POWER button 15 18 20 21 22 PRESET indicator 16 Preset stations list 54 playing 8 setting 9 56 Pro Logic Surround turning off and on 15 Programming the remote to control a cable box 31 Laserdisc 32 RCA DSS Receiver 33 satellite receiver 33 TV 26 VCR 28 R RCA DSS Receiver codes for programming a remote 33 connecting 38 controls on the remote 21 REAR button 15 Rear speakers 46 REAR CTR Level button 18 REC button 20 Receiver controls on the remote 18 Remote 19 20 21 Basic Controls 18 CD player controls 21 inserting batteries 5 Laserdisc controls 21 programming 26 programming for a satellite receiver 33 Satellite Receiver controls 21 Receiver Controls 18 Receiver Tuner controls 19 surround sound level controls 19 tape deck controls 22 TV Controls 19 VCR Controls 20 21 Remote control buttons 18 RESETeREP button 20 22 REVbutton 18 20 21 22 SAT button 14 SAT CABLE button 21 SEEK button 15 SEEK indicator 16 SKIP button 20 INDEX SPEAKER button 15 Speaker terminals matching 37 Speakers 10 balancing 10 connecting 46 placing 47 turning on and off 15 24 46 SPEAKERS OFF indicator 16 Specifications equipment 52 Stations preset 8 storing in memory 8 9 Status indicators on the front panel 16 STEREO indicator 16 STOP button 20 21 22 Storing stations in memory 9 Subwoofer connecting 37 SURROUND button 18
43. rental or 45 days after shipment to the rental firm whichever is first What we will do Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter the labor charges to repair your audio video receiver Provide you new or at our option refurbished replacement parts for the Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter to make repairs How you get service Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter For their names and locations ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your audio video receiver Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems caused by your external antenna or cable systems Damage from misuse or neglect Remote control batteries Units that have been modified or incorporated into other products Units purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific leg
44. rmal 14 Phantom 14 Wide 14 Center speaker 46 CH CTRL DELAY button 18 and buttons 18 20 21 CLEAR button 18 20 21 Components 36 Connecting components 36 things to know before connecting 36 Connections Antennas 45 Camcorder 41 CD player 43 DVD player 42 Laserdisc 39 Minidisc player 44 RCA DSS Receiver 38 Second VCR 40 Speakers 46 Tape deck player 44 TV and VCR 37 Video Camera 41 CTR MODE button 18 D DELAY button 14 Dolby 3 Stereo selecting 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround selecting 15 DVD LD button 14 21 DVD 5 1 14 21 DVD Connection 39 E ENTER button 8 Equipment specifications 52 F Front panel buttons 14 Front panel displays 16 Function displays 17 Status indicators 16 Function displays 17 FWD button 18 19 20 21 22 23 G GO BACKeDISC button 19 20 22 GUIDE RDM button 21 22 H Hall mode selecting 15 headphones 55 INDEX connecting 15 5 button 18 20 INFO button 18 20 21 L Laserdisc codes for programming a remote 32 connecting 42 controls on the remote 21 LEVEL button 15 M Main speakers 46 MEMORY indicator 16 MENUeSELECT button 20 MENU PROGRAM button 18 22 Minidisc player connecting 44 Mode indicators 17 MOVE arrows 19 21 MUTE button 18 19 MUTE indicator 16 N Normal Center Mode 14 Number buttons 18 20 21 22 P P SCAN button 8 15 PAUSE button 20 21 22 Phantom Center Mode 14 PHONES connection for head
45. terminals on the back of the receiver to the subwoofer s line input If the subwoofer has two input jacks connect the receiver to the input jack labeled Mono If there is no label for Mono use the right input jack If a second subwoofer is used connect it to the AG OUTLETS st 120V 60Hz remaining receiver output jack even oh See the subwoofer s user s manual for specific information about adjusting the subwoofer UNSWITCHED 180W 1 5A MAX AC Outlets 36 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER TV AND VCR THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e stereo or surround sound from TV programs broadcast in stereo e stereo surround sound or mono sound from a VCR viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU HOULD HAVE 3 paired red white stereo cables 3 single yellow video cables 2 coaxial cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To watch TV programs 1 Turn off the VCR 2 Press TV and tune to a channel To watch or play a tape on the VCR 1 Press VCR 2 Press PLAY To record one program and watch another AUDIO RECEIVER 1 Press VCR and tune to a channel 2 Begin recording 3 Make sure TV VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV 4 Press TV and tune to a channel Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others
46. the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION To play a tape 1 Press TAPE MD 2 Press PLAY To record a tape 1 Turn on the audio source you want to record 2 Press RECORD on the tape player To play a minidisc 1 Press TAPE MD 2 Press PLAY 44 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER ANTENNAS Extend the FM antenna to its full length and adjust it for the best reception After you adjust the AM antenna place it ona level surface or attach it to a wall using the holes in the antenna s base THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES stereo sound from FM stations mono sound from AM stations TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE 1 FM wire antenna included 1 AM loop antenna included TO CONNECT 1 Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below USING THIS CONNECTION FM Wire Antenna To listen to the radio 1 Turn on the receiver 2 Select a band AM FM 3 Turn to the desired frequency mH 4 Adjust the position of the antenna as needed AM Loop Antenna 45 APPENDIX CONNECTING THE RECEIVER SPEAKERS All wires must be securely fastened in their terminals A loose connection can cause intermittent sound or noise and can damage your receiver If you are using Surround speakers you must connect both speakers MAIN SPEAKERS Connect the left main speaker to the MAIN L terminals Connect the right m
47. your speakers In the first pass adjust the bars on the Test Tone screen of your TV to equal levels In the second pass stand at the spot in the room where you are most likely to listen to your system the rear speakers sound should be coming from behind your head Adjust all of the speaker outputs to sound equal from your position Fine tuning is best performed You may not need to check or adjust these levels again unless with the remote controloo That you move your system rearrange the speakers or change your preferred seating location in the room adjustments can be made from the viewing or listening area Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 10 OPERATING THE RECEIVER USING SWAP AUDIO Swap audio lets you change the sound from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture in picture PIP with an external video source TO USE SWAP AUDIO When you are watching TV and turn on PIP you can turn on another video source and swap the sound from the large picture coming from the TV to the small picture coming from the other video source 1 Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and put the receiver in TV mode 2 Press the PIP button PIP flashes for 4 seconds on the receiver s front panel The empty PIP appears the screen 3 Activate a video source for the PIP The picture from the video source appears in the PIP 4 Press TV
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