RCA RT151 User Manual

Home Theater System

AVC Multimedia, Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3 http: //www.RCAav.com

Read these instructions before using your new product for the rst time.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The lightning flash

with an arrowhead within a triangle alerts you to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that could cause an electric shock.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT S HAL L NO T BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON UNIT. TO BE COMPLETEDLY DISC ONNECT THE POWER INPUT, THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SH AL L BE D ISCONNECT ED F ROM THE

Placement Information

• Do not use this unit in places which are extremely

hot, cold, dusty, or humid.

• In a cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free

space around the unit for adequate ventilation.

• Place the unit on a at and even surface.

• Do not restrict the air ow of this unit by placing

MAINS. THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD NOT BE OBSTRUCTED OR SHOULD BE EASILY ACCESSED DURING INTENDED USE. CAUTION: BATT ERY S HALL NOT BE EXPOS ED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE OR THE LIKE. SHOULD ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR, DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD AND REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE UNIT, IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.

it somewhere with poor air ow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on bedding or

carpeting.

Safety Information

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC power

cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard.

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user Manual

RT151

The exclamation point

within a triangle alerts you to the presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing instructions in this user’s manual.

The symbo l for Cla ss II (Double Insulation)

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long

period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.

Condensation Information

• When left in a heated room where it is warm and

damp, water droplets or condensation may form

inside the unit. When there is condensation inside

the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1-2 hours before turning the power

on, or gradually heat the room and let the unit dry

before use.

Rating Plate Location

The rating plate is located on the rear of unit.

FCC Statements

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

UNI T NOT EX PRESS LY APPR OVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including ampliers)

that produce heat.

Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or

the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not t

into your outlet, consult an electrician

for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use detachments/accessories

specied by the manufacturer.

12)

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualied service

personnel, Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain

or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

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WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS

GETTING STARTED

Remove the PLASTIC sheet before using the remote control.

TO CHANGE THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

1. Open the battery door.

2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size

battery.

Using the Remote Control

• Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located

on the unit.

• When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may not work properly.

• The recommended maximum distance for using the remote control is about 16 feet (5 meters).

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need to replace the battery. Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery.

the battery in a re or it may

leave and/or explode.

REFERENCE GUIDE

REMOTE CONTROL

2 3

4 5

1. ON/STANDBY button

2. SOURCE button

Switches the sound input source (between DVD IN, LINE IN or AUX IN) press

repeatedly to select different sources.

3. RESET button Adjusts all speakers to their original

factory default settings.

7 8

9 10

WARNING:

Do not dispose of

4. CHANNELS button Switches between 5.1 (SURROUND

SO U ND ) an d 2.1 ( ST E REO wi t h SUBWOOFER) sound modes.

5. MUTE button Instantly turns off the sound. Press

again to restore the sound.

6. FRONT -/+ buttons Dec rea ses / incre ase s the level of

FRONT L/R speakers.

7. CENTER -/+ buttons Dec rea ses / incre ase s the level of

CENTER speaker.

8. REAR -/+ buttons Dec rea ses / incre ase s the level of

REAR L/R speakers.

9. SUBWOOFER -/+ buttons Dec rea ses / incre ase s the level of

SUBWOOFER.

10. MASTER VOLUME -/+ buttons Adjusts the volume and the level of all

speakers.

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CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery

is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

REFERENCE GUIDE

UNIT - Front

1234 56

UNIT - Rear

1. Remote Control Sensor

2. STANDBY indicator

Green Light : the unit is in turned ON.

Amber Light : the unit is in STANDBY.

3. ON/STANDBY button

4. SOURCE button

Switches the sound input source

(between DVD IN, LINE IN or AUX IN).

Press repeatedly to select different sources.

5. VOLUME +/- buttons Adjusts the volume and the level of all

8 9 10

11 12 13

speakers.

6. LINE IN jack Connects to the Audio Out of portable

audio players or other audio devices

7. SUBWOOFER

8. DVD IN jack Connects to the Audio Out of DVD

player, VCR, etc.

9. AUX IN jack Connects to the Audio Out of TV or

other audio devices.

10. FRONT Left Speaker terminal

11. FRONT Right Speaker terminal

12. CENTER Speaker terminal

13. SURROUND Left Speaker terminal

14. S U RR OU ND R ig ht S pe ak er terminal

15. POWER CORD

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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

1. POWER CONNECTION

Note :

• Before you plug in the unit, make sure that the rated voltage of your unit matches your

local voltage.

• Keep your hands dry when you are connecting the power cord to the wall outlet to avoid

electric shock.

•

When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.

2. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER

IMPORTANT : Switch off the power before connecting equipment.

The speak ers cords have bee n colo r-c oded to simp lify

connection. Just plug the speaker wire into the corresponding

jacks on the rear of the unit, matching the color tube on the end

of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector.

REAR OF UNIT

SPEAKERS 4

HAUT-PARLEUR 4

F L

F R

C T

S L

S R

To wall outlet

DVD

AUX

F L

F R

C T

S L

S R

• When the player is in the standby mode, it is still consuming some power. If you wish

to disconnect the unit completely from the power, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

FRONT (RIGHT)

Blue

SURROUND

(LEFT)

Black & Red

Black &

Green

CAUTION :

• To prevent damage the unit, be sure to turn off the unit before

making any connection.

• Connecting speakers other

than the speakers supplied with the unit may damage the unit.

CENTER

SURROUND

(RIGHT)

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FRONT (LEFT)

Black & Grey

Black & White

Black &

3. SPEAKERS POSITIONING

SURROUND (LEFT)

FRONT (LEFT)

CENTER

LISTENING

POSITION

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FRONT

(RIGHT)

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

(RIGHT)

CONNECTIONS

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

4. CONNECTING TO TV 5. CONNECTING TO DVD PLAYER / VCR / GAME CONSOLE / VIDEO

•

Connect the audio cable to the white jack of AUX IN (L) and red jack of AUX IN (R) on the

rear of unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV.

• Turn on your TV. This will allow your TV’s sound to play through the unit.

• Press the SOURCE button to select AUX IN mode. You should now hear your TV’s audio over your Home Theater’s speakers. If you don’t:

1. Please check the volume settings on both your Home Theater and your TV.

2. For some TV’s (this is quite rare) you may need to ensure your TV’s Audio Output

is enabled (see TV’s setup menu).

REAR OF UNIT

(red)

(white)

Audio Cable (supplied)

(red) (white)

To AUDIO OUT

DVD

AUX

SPEAKERS 4

F L

F R

C T

S L

S R

HAUT-PARLEUR 4

F L

F R

C T

S L

S R

To wall outlet

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CONNECTIONS

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• Connect the audio cable to the white jack of DVD IN (L) and red jack of DVD IN (R)

on the rear of unit, and then connect to the corresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on your

DVD PLAYER / VCR / Game Console / Video Camera.

• Turn on DVD PLAYER, VCR, Game Console or Video Camera. This will allow your DVD PLAYER / VCR / Game Console / Video Camera’s sound to play through the unit.

• Press the SOURCE button to select DVD IN mode.

NOTE : In order to have TV sound

come through this Home Theater System, your TV must have AUDIO OUT jacks. These jacks will typically

be located on the rear or side of the TV (not in the front). Most, but

not all TV’s have these Audio Out jacks.

NOTE: If you use a Cable or Satellite Box to view TV content, you should be able to use the Audio Out connection on the Cable or Satellite Box to listen to TV audio

through your Home Theater. Simply connect to the Home Theater’s

AUX IN.

REAR OF UNIT

DVD

AUX

F L

F R

C T

S L

S R

SPEAKERS 4

HAUT-PARLEUR 4

GAME

(red)

To AUDIO OUT

(white) (white)

F L

F R

C T

S L

S R

To VIDEO IN

To wall outlet

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SOUND ADJUSTMENT

6. CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT TO ADJUST THE MASTER VOLUME

• Connect an audio cable to the LINE IN jack on the front of unit and the jack of AUDIO OUT/HEADPHONE of your equipment.

• Turn on your other equipment. This will allow your equipment’s sound to play through

the unit.

• Press the SOURCE button to select LINE IN mode.

Audio Cable (not supplied)

• Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.

• Press the VOLUME +/- buttons on the unit or the VOLUME MASTER +/- button on

the remote control to adjust the level of all speakers.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER

• Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.

• Directly press the + or - button on the remote control to increase or decrease the level

of the corresponding speaker(s).

TO RESET

• Press the RESET button on the remote control to return to factory default speaker

settings.

TO CHANGE THE SPEAKER CHANNEL

• Press the CHANNELS button on the remote control to select the listening mode. This will switch between 5.1 (SURROUND MODE) and 2.1 (STEREO with SUBWOOFER).

We recommend you leave system in 5.1 mode. The Center and Rear Surround speakers

will not be active if system is in STEREO mode.

To AUDIO OUT or HEADPHONE jack

Note:

• Surround speakers and center speaker volume adjustments can only be made from

the remote control in 5.1 channel speaker mode, not in 2.1 channel speaker mode.

• Press the MUTE button to turns off the sound instantly. Press again to restore the

sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power requirement : AC ~ 120V 60Hz Power Consumption : 35W

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To VIDEO OUT

Only supplied 1

set of Audio cable

SYMPTOM CAUSE AND SOLUTION

No power.

No sound.

No sound from one channel or unbalanced

left and right volume.

Reversed left and right sound.

The center speaker or the surround speakers give no sound.

The remote control does not function.

• Check that the AC power cord is connected.

• Press the VOLUME + button to increase volume.

•

Ensure the MUTE button is not pressed on the remote control.

• Ensure the SOURCE selection is correct.

Try pressing the RESET button on remote control. If this doesn’t help, try pressing the CHANNEL button on remote control (this will

switch system between 5.1 SURROUND and STEREO modes).

• Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel.

• Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location.

• Adjust individual speaker volumes.

• Check the speaker connection for proper phasing.

• Check the speaker connections are correct.

• The current mode does not support surround sound.

•

Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

• Use the remote control near the unit.

• Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the unit.

• Replace the battery in the remote control with new one.

• If there is a clear plastic strip sticking out from the rear of the

remote control, pull it out.

LIMITED WARRANTY

AVC MULTIMEDIA ("AVC") makes the following limited warranty. These limited warranties exten d to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-co mmerc ial user of the product.

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty

AVC products purchase d in the Uni ted States are warran ted to be free from defects in

mate rial s or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of t heir original ret ail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC's sole discretion. During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed,

service labor to repair a manufac turing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States, you must rst call our Customer Support Center at

1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The deternination of service will

be made by AVC customer support.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the defective warranty date. Such

replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair

or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated

at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is

responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.

Your Responsibility

(1) You must retain your bill of sale to provide proof of purchase.

(2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A.

or Canada.

(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any

product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provi ded with the product, or to product which has been altered o r modi fied without

authorization of AV C, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873 or

www.RCAav.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm, Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-NOON Eastern time.

Important:

You are responsible for any transportati on, shipping or insurance relative to the return of the

product to our Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited,

the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements

and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of

purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law. This warranty gives you spe cific legal r ights and you may also have other rights, which

may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied

warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please contact our web site at www.RCAav.com

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.

Model no. ............................................ Product name .........................................................

Type of set ............................................................................................................................

Serial no. ............................................. Invoice no. ..............................................................

Date purchased ................................... Dealer name ...........................................................

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