RCA RT2280 User Manual

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STANDBY/ON

THOMSON multimedia Inc.

10330 N.Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN 46290

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IMPORTADOR COMERICALIZADORA THOMSON DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V SIERRA CANDELA NO. 111, PISO 11 COL. LOMAS DE CHAPULTEPEC DEL. MIGUEL HIDALGO MEXICO D.F. C.P. 11000 R.F.C. CTM-980723 KS5

HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280

6 CH.IN

VCR-2 / VIDEO CAM INPUT

High Current Discrete Amplifier

FUNCTION

usermanual

RT2280/RT2250/RT2250R

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 multimedia Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. 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. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult 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 TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number: Model No.

Remote Control No. CRK76 Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

Table of Content

FCC Information Getting Started

Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpacking the Speakers (RT2280 Only) . .3 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the

Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Protect your Components from

Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Connecting to Audio-Visual

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Digital Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . .6

Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Surround Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Advanced Surround Setting . . . . . . . . . .8

Test Tone / Channel Balance . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting for Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Operating your Receiver

Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Selection of Audio/Video Source . . . . . .13

Using the Remote to Control Additional

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the receiver to play a Source . . . .15

Advanced Sound Control

Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . .19

Fine Setting of Components . . . . . . . . .20

Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . .21

Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . .23

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . .23

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . .23

Remote Codes

Cable Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Audio (RCA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Laser disc Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Limited Warranty (US) . . . . . . . . .27

Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . .28

Getting Started

Unpacking the Receiver

You should receive the following items:

One receiver unit

One pair of “AA”

batteries

One external FM Dipole

antenna

One external AM loop

antenna

one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors;

one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA connectors;

• one instruction book;

• one safety leaflet;

• one Quick Connection Guide

One RCA Universal

Remote Control

(CRK76)

STANDBY/ON

6 CH.IN

High Current Discrete Amplifier

HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280

FUNCTION

VCR-2 / VIDEO CAM INPUT

+ -

VCR1

DVD•6 CH

MUTE

•

ON OFF

AM•FM

VCR2

SAT•CABLE

TAPECD

•

INFO•RDS

INPUT•SEEK

RECORD

ANT•FMS

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

LEVELAUDIO

universal

CLEAR

SURRDIGITAL

Getting Started

Unpacking The Speakers (RT2280/RT2250 Only)

• one set of speakers including 2 left and right front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 left and right rear speakers.

• 6 speaker cables including:

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control

Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver.

Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver

• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated:

• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all connections are completed.

• Do not use your set immediately after transferring it from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of condensation.

• Do not expose your set to water and excessively high temperatures.

• After having disconnected your set, clean the case with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never use strong solvents.

Protect your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in 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 near the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not affect other components. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place it on the top shelf.

2 X grey/black cable

for rear speakers

1 X brown/black

cable for subwoofer

1 X blue/black cable for centre speaker

2 X red/black cable

for front speakers

FRONT SPEAKERS

SUB WOOFER

CENTER SPEAKERS

REAR SPEAKERS

(SURROUND SOUND)

10 cm/4"

10 cm/ 4"

10 cm/4"

5 cm/ 2"

10 cm/ 4"

Getting Started

Connecting to Audio-Visual Components

DIGITAL CONNECTION

If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) or coaxial digital connecting

S-VIDEO

If your video component has a S-Video jack included, you can make use of it to enjoy enhanced video quality by connecting it to the relevant S-Video jack at the rear side of the receiver. One video cable is needed for each component. When S-Video cable is used, composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable must also be connected for VCR recording. Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or S-Video cable, make sure to match the shape of the plug and jack, otherwise, you will not be able to plug in completely.

DVD

DIGITAL INPUT

Connect components capable of outputing Dolby Digital (e.g. DVD or SAT) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Read section on "Input Signal Setting" under "Advanced Sound Control" carefully to adjust the matching input settings.

DIGITAL INPUT

e.g. DTS

(Decoder)

to AUDIO OUT

cord (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player. When optical or coaxial cable is used, the analog audio cables are still needed if recording through a tape or VCR is desired. This receiver provides one optical and one coaxial digital input for the connection of your components. Please connect your components (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and press FUNCTION and then rotate MULTIJOG to match your connection. Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. A video connection must also be established for a SAT receiver and DVD player. S-video provides the best connection for the video portion of the signal. Composite video (yellow RCA connector) can also be used. It is important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the Home Theater to the TV is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the Home Theater.

to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD)

to VIDEO OUT (DVD)

to AUDIO OUT(DVD)

to AUDIO OUT (DVD)

Multi-Channel Decoder

SAT

to VIDEO OUT (SAT)

to AUDIO OUT (SAT)

to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT)

to S-VIDEO IN (TV)

IN IN

DVD/CD/SAT

MONITOR OUT

IN OUT

OPTICAL

PRE OUT

UNIT

DVD/CD/SAT/TV

FRONT L REAR L

FRONT R REAR R

IN OUT IN

BACK PANEL

Tape Deck

to LINE OUT (Tape Deck)

to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )

to AUDIO OUT (CD)

to AUDIO OUT (VCR)

to VIDEO OUT (VCR)

CD Player

If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, use of optical cable is preferred. What you need is just one more optical digital connecting cord(not supplied). Plug it in the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see details on pg 20 chapter "Input Signal Setting"). You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by the optical cable. When optical cable is used, analog cables are still needed for recording to tape output. Note: This receiver has one digital optical jack only. Be sure that such connection does not prevent optical cable connection of other components (e.g. DVD & SAT)

to VIDEO IN (VCR)

to AUDIO IN (VCR)

FRONT TERMINAL

Remark: If you have a video camera, video game machine, or an extra VCR, connect it to VCR 2 jack at the front of the receiver

to VIDEO IN (TV)

to AUDIO OUT (TV)

VCR

Getting Started

RT2280 Rev.0 2001/01/12

Antenna and Speaker

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire.

Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the

ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points.

Digital Connections

Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver.

Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), or PCM signals when compatible components are connected.

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 in order to receive clear reception.

AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna

1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and located the base end

2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal

AM Loop Antenna

HINT

• For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length and arrange the Antenna as a T Shape

• For AM reception, rotate the antenna horizontally to get better reception.

COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)

Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible devices.

DVD / CD / SAT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)

Optical Fiber Cable Connect to optical digital output of DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible devices.

SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV

ANTENNA

LOOP

75‰

ININ

MONITOR OUT

IN OUT IN

IN OUT

CENTER SPEAKER (8‰)

SUBWOOFER (8‰)

MODEL NO.: RT2280

THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.

FRONT SPEAKERS (8‰)

300

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD/CD/SAT

OPTICAL

DVD/CD/SAT/TV

PRE OUT

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD/CD/SAT

OPTICAL

DVD/CD/SAT/TV

FRONT L REAR L

FRONT R REAR R

ANTENNA

75Ω

LOOP

DIGITAL INPUT

DVD/CD/SAT

OPTICAL

PRE OUT

DVD/CD/SAT/TV

FRONT L REAR L

FRONT R REAR R

IN OUT IN

IN IN

ANTENNA

LOOPFM75‰

MONITOR OUT

IN OUT

CENTER SPEAKER (8‰)

MODEL NO.: RT2280

THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.

FRONT SPEAKERS (8‰)

300

SUBWOOFER (8‰)

Getting Started

Connecting the Speakers

Speakers

There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround effects all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver

At least two front speakers (left and right) are required. For better sound quality, Center speaker, rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be connected. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance surround effects. Adding a Subwoofer will increase bass response.

If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects, with small speakers, it is a must to use the subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal.

Speaker cords

1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Snap the tab closed.

To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and the terminals are color-coded.

• Red/Black (Front Speakers),

• Blue/Black (Center Speaker)

• Grey/Black (Rear Speakers).

• Brown/Black (Subwoofer) Connect the L, R speaker (with red/black terminal) on

the back of the speakers to the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the same for center (with blue/black terminal), rear speaker (with grey/black terminal) and the subwoofer (with brown/black terminal).

Speaker Polarity

When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass (“out of phase” effect).

Connecting the Subwoofer

For RT2280/RT2250, connect the subwoofer with the speaker cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2250R, or if you want to connect your own powered subwoofer, a mono aural audio cord (not supplied) is needed (RCA terminal).

This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a large variety of speakers and subwoofers. For more information please refer to section “Fine Setting of the Speakers” in “Advanced Sound Control” on page

21.

Antenna and Speaker

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab

down to insert wire.

Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points.

FRONT SPEAKERS

RIGHT

FRONT

RIGHT

LEFT

CENTER

SPEAKER

SUB WOOFER

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SPEAKER

This part not

available for RT2280R

Use this jack on the left back panel to connect another powered subwoofer other than the one supplied.

REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOUND)

Getting Started

Positioning your speaker

1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)

They carry primarily music and sound effects

2 Center

In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers.

3 Surround (Rear Speakers)

Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field.

Subwoofer

A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which dramatically heightens involvement with the action on the screen. It is therefore recommended to connect subwoofers when small speakers are used.

Magnetic shielding

Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion. Front and center speakers provided with RT2280/RT2250 are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.

It is not recommended to place the rear speakers near the TV set.

Front Speaker Placement

Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that follow will help you get good results.

Alignment

Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them.

Advanced Setting

Angle

Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45degree angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate the soundtrack mixer's perspective.

Height

The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front speakers should be as close as possible to the same height. This often requires placing the center speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Getting Started

Preferred surround placement

Location

If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it.

Height

If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects.

Aiming

Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround sound field.

Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement

Rear wall

If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you.

No adjacent walls

Surrounds can go on stands facing each other to approximate the preferred sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards. In the latter case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Getting Started

Test Tone / Channel balance

Channel balance

Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level. (details see operation of test/setup)

Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation

Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you'll find that on actual program material the surround channel is usually much lower than the front. Don't be tempted to readjust the surround level; program producers use surround mostly for subtle atmosphereics and ambience, and only rarely for special effects. A good surround mix doesn't call attention to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.

Connecting for Power

Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the speakers before plugging your receiver into the outlet. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

Using Headphones

To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the receiver. However, make sure you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level after headphones are in place.

Once headphones are connected, “HEADPHONE DOWNMIX 2 CHANNEL” will scroll on display. This feature automatically converts multi-channel speaker outputs to 2 channel stereo for your listening pleasure.

Hearing Comfort & Well-Being

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continous extended play.

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Factory Setting

The RT2280/RT2250 is preset to the following setting when you first time turn on the power Function = Tuner Surround mode = Stereo (Left + Right (small) + subwoofer on) Volume setting = 25 dB

Bass & treble = 0 dB

Restore to Factory Settings

You can always restore all settings back to its original state. When the receiver is in STANDBY mode, press accordingly to restore all settings back to factory default : STADIUM NIGHT DSP OFF CLUB

NOTE

The system is equipped with Dolby Digital, and manufactured under License from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Digital Manufactured under license from Dolby

NOTE

All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will be lost after factory setting is restored.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Operating Your Receiver

Receiver Controls

1. ST ANDBY/ON

T o turn the unit on/ off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before power off.

2. MUTE

T o mute all audio outputs.

3. PHONES

Plug your headphones (not supplied) into it for your private enjoyment. Speakers will be off when phones are inserted.

4. Source Buttons

T o select sound source. For example, CD, SAT etc.

5. Display

T o display current status of the receiver.

6. Sound Control

Let you adjust the sound – volume, treble, bass & balance.

• T o change the VOLUME, turn the large central knob.

• T o adjust TREBLE or BASS, press relevant button and turn the knob.

• T o change the volume of individual speaker, press LEVEL button repeatedly to select the speaker , then turn the knob to adjust the level. ( refer to “The TEST/ SET UP button” on page

21)

7. DSP (Digital Sound Processor) & NIGHT mode

Press corresponding button to select the DSP mode (STADIUM/ CONCERT/ THEATER/ ARENA/ CHURCH/ CLUB/ OFF) you want. Press NIGHT for your enjoyment at night (see page 20).

8. MULTI JOG, FUNCTION

When pressing FUNCTION repeatedly , the display will toggle among Audio Source (for DVD, SAT & CD), SLEEP mode and DIM selection.

Please refer to page 20 for “Input Signal Setting”.

• In SLEEP mode, you can set the receiver to turn off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

• In DIM selection, you can rotate to set the brightness of the display . Such setting will be stored.

• Use MULTI JOG for speakers and sub-woofers setup and preset radio stations selection.

9. TUNING

Press for about 2 seconds to activate Automatic Preset function. Press once to review all preset stations.

10. P. SCAN (Preset Scan)

• Press and hold for about 2 seconds to start the automatic tuner station preset.

• Press to view preset stations one by one.

11. SURR. MODE

Press repeatedly to select the surround mode you want. ( refer to “Advanced Sound Control” on page 20.)

12. 6 CH (6 Channels External Input)

Press to select the input connected to an external 6-Channel decoder . Press again to return to the most recently selected source mode. (see 6 Channel External Input on page 11).

13. TEST/ SET UP

When pressing it briefly, a short noise (test tone) will be generated in the speakers one by one so that you can adjust the volume of individual speaker . When keep pressing for two seconds, it will enter setup mode for speakers and subwoofers. Rotate the MULTIJOG to choose the options. (refer to “The TEST/ SET UP button” on page 21.)

14. PRESET EQ

Press repeatedly to select the desirable EQ mode (music style) – CLASSIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL or FLAT. Your choice will be saved automatically.

15. BYP ASS

Press to go back to stereo sound (no DSP effect, no sound from center and surround speakers)

16. VCR2/Video Cam Input

For convenient use of your digital camera, family game machines, second VCR, etc.

7 6

11 12

13 14 15

STANDBY/ON

High Current Discrete Amplifier

HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280

6 CH.IN

FUNCTION

VCR-2 / VIDEO CAM INPUT

Operating Your Receiver

Your Remote Control

Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by pressing any button. If it works, the red LED

will light.

1. ON/OFF

To turn on or off the receiver and other auxiliary components (see page 14 “Using the Remote to Control Additional Components”).

2. Source Buttons

To turn on and select various audio/ video sources. You can also enter the 6 Channels direct input mode by pressing DVD•6CH.

3. CH+, CH- (Channel Buttons)

To select programmed stations (in TUNER mode).

4. VOL (Volume Buttons)

To adjust the volume.

5. MUTE

To mute all audio outputs.

6. Adjustment Buttons

Press AUDIO button to activate the control, then upon pressing OK/FUNCTION, the display will toggle among:

• Preset EQ (Stereo only),

• SLEEP Mode

• DIM Mode. When the display shows the setup you want to change, press the left and right arrow buttons beside OK button to make changes, then press OK to finalize your choice.

7. Number Buttons

To access directly a pre-set station or to peripheral devices (in TUNER mode).

8. MENU (Tuner Mode only)

• Press AM/FM

• Press to store desired frequency in memory. The flashing word MEMORY in red will appear in display. Input your desired channel number while the word is still flashing and the frequency will be stored. (For details, refer to "Storing and Recalling Stations in Memory" on page 10.)

9. Operation Buttons

In TUNER mode, press AM/FM on the remote.

• Press REVERSE and FORWARD keys to tune down or up the radio frequency.

• PLAY, RECORD, STOP and PAUSE keys are only for easy control of external devices that are connected to your receiver such as CD, TV, DVD, TAPE, etc.. The remote control currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE products, but it can be programmed to operate devices from other manufacturers (For details, refer to “Using the Remote to Control Additional Components” on page 14.

10. DIGITAL

Select the way your audio/video components are connected to the receiver (Analog, Optical, Coaxial or Input/Output).

11. LEVEL

Press to adjust the volume of individual speaker. Press repeatedly and the display will toggle among different channels (Left front speaker, Right front speaker, Center speaker, Left rear speaker, Right rear speaker, and Subwoofer). Press the left and right arrow buttons beside OK button for adjustment.

12. SURR (Surround Sound Control)

Press to change the surround sound settings. The display will toggle among DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3 STEREO, STEREO and DSP modes.

(For details, refer to section "Advanced Sound Control" on page 19.)

NOTE

The remote buttons GO BACK•DISK, GUIDE•RDM•PTY, INFO•RDS, INPUT•SEEK & AUDIO do not work in tuner mode.

12 11 10

AM•FM

LEVELAUDIO

SAT•CABLE

TAPECD

INFO•RDS

CLEAR

ANT•FMS

SURRDIGITAL

•

ON OFF

VCR1

VCR2

DVD•6 CH

MUTE

•

FUNCTION

INPUT•SEEK

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

RECORD

STOP PAUSE

universal

Operating Your Receiver

• Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode.

• Audio output is in Dolby ProLogic mode.

• Audio output is in 3 Stereo mode.

• Tuner stereo signal detected.

• Tuner station detected.

• Unit is in DSP (Digital Sound Processing) mode.

• Speaker Icons.

• Unit in Sleep mode.

• Unit in Memory mode.

• Tuner frequency unit.

DSP

TUNED

SLEEP

MEMORY

KHz MHz

Display

Operating Your Receiver

Switching on /off

• To switch on the receiver, press STANDBY/ON but- ton (1) once. Alternatively, you can press any of the source buttons to power on the receiver.

• Standby: when the receiver is on, press the STANDBY/ON button once to activate the standby mode.

• To switch off the unit completely, unplug the power cord from the socket

Selection of Audio/Video source

When one of the source button is pressed, the audio and video input corresponding to the name will be activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into to it.

Example 1:

If you connect a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver and press the DVD button, you will be able to have the sound and image transmitted by the DVD.

Example 2:

Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to the VCR 1 input (audio + video) of the receiver and the VCR1 button is pressed, image and sound from the VCR source will replace the DVD.

NOTE

Your receiver has a back up memory to keep your settings like preset radio station for about 2 weeks in case electricity cut occurs. If the receiver is unplugged for more than 2 weeks, all the settings will be lost and re-setting will be necessary.

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Operating your Receiver

You can connect up to 7 audio/video sources to this amplifier:

Source button Corresponding connector (receiver front panel) (receiver back panel)

- DVD DVD IN (audio / video)

- SAT SAT IN (audio / video)

- VCR-1 VCR-1 IN (audio / video)

- VCR-2 VCR 2 IN (audio / video)

- CD CD IN (audio only)

- TV TV IN (audio only)

- TAPE TAPE IN (audio only)

- FM/AM built-in When a source is selected, the source name will be

shown on the display. Example: Press DVD to select DVD as the source to

the amplifier.

Using the Remote to Control Additional Components

You can set your remote to control other components (like CD, TV, DVD, TAPE, etc.). What you need is to encode them in advance (not necessary for recent RCA & Proscan models).

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and corresponding code number in the code list from page 24 to 26.

3. Press and hold the corresponding Source Button (like VCR1, VCR2, TV, DVD) on the remote while entering the code from the code list using the Number Buttons.

4. Release the component button, then press ON•OFF to see if the component will be turned off.

5. If this does not work, repeat steps 3 and 4 by trying to use the next code (if available) listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote command.

NOTE

1. Your receiver has a built in tuner. Just connect the appropriate antenna on the back of the receiver and you will be able to listen to radio stations. (See details in Tuner section)

2. Other sources can be connected to the above standard source. Example: you can connect a LD into the DVD inputs.

3. Refer to the "Connecting To Audio-Visual Components" section for details on connection.

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Using the receiver to play a source

After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control them through the receiver.

Playing a DVD with the receiver

1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see connecting your receiver for details)

2. Press STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver

3. Select the DVD source by pressing the DVD source button

4. Switch ON the DVD player and start playback

5. Switch ON your TV

6. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the TV (refer to your TV manual for details) until the image from the DVD player is displayed

7. Set the sound Mode if needed (see "Advanced sound control" for details)

Example 1:

To play 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound

Press SURR. MODE button until "Dolby Digital" appears on the Display and all of the speakers’ icons light up.

Example 2:

DVD: You may also need to select the Dolby Digital

5.1 on the DVD disc menu to have the digital surround enabled providing that the disc is encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 (please refer to the DVD player and DVD disc instruction)

NOTE

Once your remote is encoded, you can press ON/OFF on the remote once to turn off the component and then followed by the second time quickly to turn off the receiver (i.e. this unit). If you only want the receiver to be turned off, select FM/ AM while the unit is ON before pressing ON/OFF.

HINT

This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.

If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of the remote control, all memory will be lost. You need to re-enter all previously programmed codes again.

The buttons on the remote may not work correspondingly with those on other brand components. Experiment with the remote and your components to see which buttons work. If only a few functions operate, check to see if another code set will work with more buttons.

NOTE

To play Dolby Digital sound, the source must be connected to the receiver via the optical or coaxial terminal (see "Digital Connection” on page 5 for details)

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Example 3:

LD: You may need to select a different Audio Channel on your LD (refer to your LD player manual)

8. Adjust volume knob accordingly

Operating the Radio

The receiver has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM radio function.

Manual tuning

1. Connect the FM and AM antenna accordingly (see "Connecting the Antenna" on page 5 section for details)

2. Press STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver.

3. Press AM/FM and "TUNER" will flash on the display.

4- To select band, press the AM/FM button again to toggle between AM/FM mode. When an FM station broadcast Stereo sound, STEREO is displayed.

5- Tune the stations by pressing TUNING UP or DOWN repeatedly until the desired station is found. Alternatively, you can press and hold TUNING UP or DOWN for about one second to activate the automatic SEARCH function. In this mode the receiver will automatically tune frequencies until it finds a station

7. Repeat steps 5 or 6 to tune another radio station.

Select sound effect if needed by pressing Preset EQ or DSP sound (see "Advance sound section" for details)

NOTE

1. If there is interference, modify the location of the antenna until the optimal sound is heard. TV and other electronic devices could be the cause of interferences so try to position the antenna away of them.

2. Weak signal can affect the "auto Search function". Adjust the antenna for better reception for more efficient search.

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Storing radio stations:

The receiver can store up to 30 radio stations in memory. You can enter every single radio station yourself or the receiver can store all available radio station automatically in an ascending order.

Automatic preset storing :

1. Select the band wave by pressing AM/FM repeatedly

2- Press and hold P.SCAN for 3 seconds. “MEMORY” will be displayed in red and will blink during the automatic storing process.

Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio station stored automatically. When all available radio stations are stored or if all 30 memory locations are full, the auto preset will stop.

Manual preset

1. Select the band wave by pressing AM/FM repeatedly

2. Tune to a radio station (see "Manual tuning" on page 16 above for details)

3. Press MENU on the remote control. "MEMORY" will appear on the display

4. While the word "Memory " is still flashing, input your desired preset number (1-30) using the numeric keys on the remote control to store the radio station.

NOTE

Weak signal can affect the "Automatic Preset Storing function" efficiency. Adjust the antenna for the best reception for more efficient search.

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Retrieving preset stations

1. Press AM/FM to select tuner mode

2. Rotate MULTI JOG on the receiver or press CH+ or CH- buttons on the remote to select preset stations.

6 Channel external input

An external decoder (Dts, Dolby Digital, etc…) or a device with built-in multi-channel decoder and 6 channel output connector (DVD player, TV…) can be connected to the 6CH input. It is therefore possible to play any future 6 Channels coding (SACD, DVD Audio) thanks to this connection. The external decoder device will send the separated audio information to the receiver that will then amplify the signal and send to appropriate speakers.

To activate 6 Channel external input, press 6 CH on the receiver or press DVD/6 CH twice on the remote control.

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Advanced Sound Control

Sound Enhancement Systems

This receiver is equipped with several built-in sound enhancement systems.

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo

This surround system reproduces theater-like surround sound from Dolby-encoded software. The Pro Logic mode uses the built-in circuit to steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround channel audio signals and uses all five speakers and an optional subwoofer to play decoded Dolby Pro Logic program source, such as TV and VCR. The 3 Stereo mode will redirect the Surround signals to the front left and right speakers when only the front and center speakers are used.

Use this mode to suit your speaker system configurations (such as size and number of speakers) and type of program (such as VCR).

Dolby Digital

The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital surround from software processed in the Dolby Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound quality and more powerful presence than conventional Dolby Surround.

This unit is equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround sound. Being different from Dolby Pro Logic in which only four channels ( Front Left, Front Right, Centre and Rear ) are used, the new system provides stereo separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear-Left ). These 5 channels, together with the subwoofer channel for bass sounds ( counted as 0.1 channel ), constitute as 5.1-Channel ( or 6 Channels ) Input for Dolby Digital that brings you the most sophisticated sound enjoyment.

Recording Dolby Digital Source

To record from a digital (optical or coaxial) input using a VCR/Tape that is connected to the receiver, the sound must be set to stereo first. Press SURR. MODE to select stereo mode.

If the receiver is set to 5.1 sound information recording from surround speaker, the center speaker will not be recorded.

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Stereo

The Stereo mode uses the two main channel outputs from the front speakers. Use this mode if you have connected the front speakers only.

DSP (Digital Sound Processor)

These digital sound effects resemble sounds in a real environment such as Stadium, Concert, Theater, Arena, Church, Club. DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to digital ones which enables you to adjust the sound without degrading the sound quality. Different modes will give you different feel of size and type of listening environment. (Not available in Dolby Digital (DVD))

Night Mode

By using Dynamic Range Compression technology, you can enjoy enhanced sound quality by Dolby Digital at night without interrupting your roommates or neighbors. While enjoying a Dolby Digital enabled component (DVD, SAT), you can activate Night Mode by pressing NIGHT button at the front of the receiver, and this mode will compress the difference in volume between normal voices and sounds like explosions. There are two modes (SOFT, SOFTER) for you to choose the extents of compression.

Fine Setting of the Components

The receiver has pre-selected the best surround mode for you once you turn on the unit by pressing the Source Buttons (like DVD, SAT, CD) directly. The default surround modes for different components are as table below. If you decide to change the surround mode, you can press the SURR MODE repeatedly to toggle among the different surround mode choices and select the one you want. Dolby Digital/Pro Logic 3 Stereo Stereo

The receiver will keep the last selection in memory.

Input Signal Setting

The receiver defaults to the most convenient settings for your easiest use (see table).

If your connection is different from the default setting,

1. Select the source

2. Press FUNCTION

3. Rotate MULTI JOG to toggle among optical/ coaxi- al/ analog to match your connection. Your selection will be stored automatically.

Every time you press the source button, the input setting (e.g. DVD/ OPTI) will be shown on display for a few seconds.

Digital Input

Select this setting to play digital signals from a DVD, CD, LD player, SAT or TV.

Analog Input

Select this setting to play analog signals from a cassette deck, VCR or turntable.

Source/ If Digital Input (optical If Analog Input Input or coaxial) is selected is selected

DVD Dolby Digital/PRO LOGIC STEREO SAT Dolby Digital/PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC VCR1 N/A PRO LOGIC VCR2 N/A PRO LOGIC TV N/A PRO LOGIC CD STEREO STEREO TAPE N/A STEREO TUNER N/A STEREO

DEFAULT INPUT (as seen on display)

Coaxial (SAT/ COAX) Optical (DVD/ OPTI) Analog (CD/ ANL) Analog (VCR1/ ANL) Analog (VCR2/ ANL) Built-in Tuner Analog (TAPE/ ANL) Analog (TV / ANL)

SOURCE

SAT DVD CD VCR1 VCR2 FM/AM TAPE TV

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Digital input is only available for DVD, SAT, CD and TV

AVAILABLE INPUT

ANL/Optical/Coaxial ANL/Optical/Coaxial ANL/Optical/Coaxial ANL/ - / ANL/ - / ANL/ - / ANL/ Optical / -

SOURCE

SAT DVD CD VCR1 VCR2 TAPE TV

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Fine Setting of the Speakers

This receiver supports a wide range of speakers and subwoofers. For optimal surround sound enjoyment, you need to register the speaker selection settings of your audio system. If you buy this receiver with accompanied speaker package, then this step has been done for you.

Also, to make the surround sound more effective and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening room, you need to delay the signal from some of the speakers. Such channel delay compensates for center or surround speakers that are closer to listening position than the front speakers. You can make use of the TEST/ SET UP button to adjust the speakers’ relative loudness.

The TEST/ SET UP button

You can adjust the relative loudness of the individual speakers by TEST/ SET UP button. In Dolby modes, press the button briefly. A short noise will be heard in the speakers one by one. The speaker having the noise at that moment will be shown in the display. You can listen to that speaker and rotate the MULTI JOG to adjust the level.

Advanced Setting

Factory defaulted Advance setting indication from VFD

The receiver has defaulted the following distances:

Front speakers (L/R) 15 ft Center speaker (Cch) 15 ft Rear speaker (SUR) 10 ft

Speaker Configurations

You can also change the setup of the speakers by pressing the TEST/ SET UP button until the display shows L/R SML or L/R LRG which enables you to set the size of the front speaker. Available Selections:

Pressing TEST/SETUP repeatedly while the display is still showing L/R LRG (about 5 seconds), the display will toggle among: front, center, surround, subwoofer, subwoofer phase and speakers’ distance setup. Set the speaker size or speakers’ distance by rotating the MULTI JOG.

Front Speaker selection Large/ Small Center Speaker selection Large/ Small/ None Surround Speaker selection Large/ Small/ None Subwoofer selection Yes/ No Subwoofer Phase + / Front Speaker distance 0-40 ft Centre Speaker distance 0-40 ft Rear Speaker distance 0-40 ft

NOTE

• The sub-woofer selection will always be YES when the main speakers are set to small (SML).

• For the subwoofer phase setting, it will be affected by how you locate the subwoofer. Try both + and - settings and select the one that has better bass effect.

• If your unit comes with speakers (RT2280/2250), always set all speakers size to “small” to protect them and optimize the sound quality.

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Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.

• Subwoofer Phase: Try both settings and select the sound preferred.

• Speaker distance: For optimum surround experience measure the distance between the speaker and your favorite listening position.

1. Press and hold TEST/SET UP for 3 seconds

2. While the VFD display is showing L/R SML, rotate MULTI JOG to select and release to save setting.

3. Press TEST/SETUP once to move to the next speaker setting.

4. Repeat step 3 to set up the next speaker

6. When set up is done, wait for 5 seconds to automatically save your settings or press any source key to

save your selection and set up mode.

Speaker Icons

The receiver shows you the speakers’ types and settings on the display with the following icons:

Displaying Program Formats

When a digital source is playing, the receiver will automatically switch to the proper surround mode and indicates on the speaker icons on the right-hand side of the display. (See diagram)

It is important to note, however, that not all Dolby Digital sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE*. Speaker icons show how many and which speaker you have enabled (See “Fine Setting of the Speakers”) and the letters inside the speaker icons show which channel is present in the source information. For example, the diagram shown means you have all the five speakers and subwoofer enabled and the digital sources you played have five channels plus LFE complemented.

* LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect. The indication “LFE” appears if the digital source contains LFE information. In this case, the bass signal will be delivered to the subwoofer, offering more dynamic deep bass sound effects. If the letter is flashing, the signal is

either too weak or just gone.

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Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting Tips

Receiver/Tuner Operation

STEREO indicator is off.

• Adjust the antenna.

The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.

• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.

• Another function mode is selected on the remote. Press the correct Source Button.

• No batteries installed. (included with your system) Install the batteries before attempting to operate the remote. Be sure to match the + and - ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote battery compartment.

• The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.

• The remote is not pointed at the remote control sensor on the main unit or there 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 speakers are connected.

• Check the input connections.

• Check the power cord connections.

• Make sure the MUTE indicator on the front panel is off.

• Make sure the digital setting (optical, coaxial or analog) is correct.

No audio from one channel.

• Check the speaker level setting.

• Check the speaker wire or cable connections.

Noise occurs when the TV is turned on.

• The TV is too close to the audio system.

Specific instruments sound displaced.

• Check the connections between the receiver and the speakers if the sound does not match the video.

• Press the Source Button for the video source.

Cleaning the Exterior

• Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never use strong solvents.

Equipment Specifications RT2280/RT2250:

AMPLIFIER SECTION:

All 5 channels: RT2280: each 80W at 8 ohm. 0.9% THD @1 kHz RT2250: each 50W at 8 ohm. 0.9% THD @1 kHz Subwoofer channel: 100w at 8Ω (RT2280/RT2250 only) Muting Attenuation: 65dB Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Bypass mode)

VIDEO SECTION:

Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm Output (Level/ Impedance): 1Vp-p/ 75 ohm Frequency Response: 10Hz to 6MHz at +/- 3dB Signal to noise ratio: 40dB Crosstalk @3.58MHz: 40dB

AM TUNER SECTION:

Frequency Response: 80Hz – 2kHz +/-6dB Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB Signal to Noise: 38dB Image Ratio: 27dB @ 1000kHz IF Rejection: 35dB

FM TUNER SECTION:

Frequency Response: 40Hz – 15kHz +/-3dB Quieting: 24dBu Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono) Image Ratio: 40dB IF Rejection: 50dB

Remote Codes

CABLE CODES

ABC 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053 ANTRONIX 5008, 5009 ARCHER 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 CABLETENNA 5008 CABLEVIEW 5008 CENTURY 5011 CITIZEN 5011 COLOUR VOICE 5012, 5013 COMTRONICS 5014, 5015 CONTEC 5016 EASTERN 5017 GARRARD 5011 GC ELECTRONICS 5009 GEMINI 5018, 5019, 5049 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 5003 HAMLIN 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045 HITACHI 5003 HYTEX 5002 JASCO 5011 JERROLD 5003, 5005, 5007, 5018, 5023,

5024, 5046, 5053 MAGNAVOX 5025 MEMOREX 5026 MOVIE TIME 5002, 5027, 5028 NSC 5002, 5027, 5028 OAK 5002, 5016, 5029 PANASONIC 5048, 5052 PARAGON 5026 PHILIPS 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025,

5030, 5031, 5032 PIONEER 5033, 5034 PULSAR 5026 RCA 5047, 5049, 5052 REALISTIC 5009, 5049 REGAL 5022, 5035 REGENCY 5017 REMBRANDT 5003 RUNCO 5026 SAMSUNG 5014, 5034 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038 SIGNAL 5014, 5018 SIGNATURE 5003 SL MARX 5014 SPRUCER 5052 STARCOM 5007, 5018, 5053 STARGATE 5014, 5018 STARQUEST 5018 TANDY 5040 TELEVIEW 5014 TOCOM 5004, 5023, 5041 TOSHIBA 5026 TUSA 5018 TV86 5027 UNIKA 5008, 5009, 5011 UNITED ARTISTS 5002 UNITED CABLE 5053 UNIVERSAL 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 VIDEOWAY 5044 VIEWSTAR 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

ZENITH 5026, 5050, 5051

VCR CODES

ADMIRAL 2131 ADVENTURA 2026 AIKO 2027 AIWA 2002, 2026 AKAI 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113 AMERICAN HIGH 2021 ASHA 2013 AUDIO DYNAMICS 2009, 2010 AUDIOVOX 2014 BELL & HOWELL 2011 BEAUMARK 2013 BROKSONIC 2012, 2025 CALIX 2014 CANDLE 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,

2018, 2019 CANON 2021, 2022, 2114 CAPEHART 2020, 2110 CARVER 2062 CCE 2027, 2061 CITIZEN 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,

2018, 2019, 2027 COLORTYME 2009 COLT 2061 CRAIG 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 CURTIS-MATHES 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016,

2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115 CYBERNEX 2013 DAEWOO 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,

2027, 2028, 2110 DAYTRON 2110 DBX 2009, 2010 DIMENSIA 2000 DYNATECH 2002, 2026 ELECTROHOME 2014, 2029 ELECTROPHONIC 2014 EMERSON 2002, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,

2026,

2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036,

2037,

2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045,

2047,

2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130 FISHER 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052,

2118 FUJI 2021, 2119 FUNAI 2002, 2026 GARRARD 2026 GE 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115,

2120 GOLDSTAR 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121 GRADIENTE 2026 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2026 HARMAN KARDON 2009 HARWOOD 2061 HEADQUARTER 2011 HITACHI 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107,

2111, 2120, 2122 HI-Q 2023 INSTANT REPLAY 2021 JCI 2021 JC PENNEY 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014,

2021, 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058,

2059, 2060, 2107, 2118 JENSEN 2055, 2056, 2111 JVC 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058,

2111, 2123 KENWOOD 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,

2058, 2111, 2123 KLH 2061 KODAK 2014, 2021 LLOYD 2002, 2026 LOGIK 2061 LXI 2014 MAGNAVOX 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104,

2108, 2124 MAGNIN 2013 MARANTZ 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,

2021, 2058, 2062, 2064 MARTA 2014 MASUSHITA 2021 MEI 2021

Remote Codes

MEMOREX 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026,

2104, 2131 MGA 2029, 2065, 2113 MGN TECHNOLOGY 2013 MIDLAND 2053 MINOLTA 2055, 2056, 2107 MITSUBISHI 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,

2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113,

2123 MONTGOMERY WARD 2075, 2131 MOTOROLA 2021, 2131 MTC 2002, 2013, 2026 MULTITECH 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061 NEC 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064,

2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123 NIKKO 2014 NOBLEX 2013 OLYMPUS 2021 OPTIMUS 2014, 2131 OPTONICA 2096 ORION 2035 PANASONIC 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127 PENTAX 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120 PENTEX RESEARCH 2018 PHILCO 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063 PHILIPS 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124 PILOT 2014 PIONEER 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123 PORTLAND 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110 PROSCAN 2000, 2001 PROTEC 2061 PULSAR 2104 QUARTER 2011 QUARTZ 2011 QUASAR 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,

2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088,

2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125 RADIOSHACK/REALISTIC 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023,

2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131 RADIX 2014 RANDEX 2014 RICOH 2128 RUNCO 2104 SAMSUNG 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112 SANKY 2104, 2131 SANSUI 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123 SANYO 2011, 2013, 2023 SCOTT 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,

2093, 2116 SEARS 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,

2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118 SHARP 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131 SHINTOM 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098 SHOGUN 2013 SIGNATURE 2002, 2131 SINGER 2021, 2061, 2128 SONY 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128 STS 2021, 2107 SYLVANIA 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065,

2124 SYMPHONIC 2002, 2026 TANDY 2002, 2011 TASHIKO 2014 TATUNG 2058, 2111 TEAC 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111 TECHNICS 2021, 2109 TEKNIKA 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129 TMK 2013, 2024, 2047 TOSHIBA 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116 TOTEVSION 2013, 2014 UNITECH 2013 VECTOR RESEARCH 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 VICTOR 2010 VIDEO CONCEPTS 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113 VIDEOSONIC 2013 WARDS 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,

2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102,

2103, 2107, 2116, 2131 XR-1000 2021, 2026, 2061 YAMAHA 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111 ZENITH 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

TV CODES

ABEX 1172 ADMIRAL 1001, 1173 ADVENTURA 1174 AIKO 1016 AKAI 1002 ALLERON 1046 AMTRON 1038 ANAM NATIONAL 1003, 1038 AOC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176 AUDIOVOX 1038 BELCOR 1004 BELL & HOWELL 1001, 1083, 1162 BRADFORD 1038 BROKWOOD 1004 CANDLE 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174 CAPEHART 1175 CELEBRITY 1002 CENTURION 1009 CITIZEN 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016, 1038, 1105, 1171,

1174, 1177 CLAIRTONE 1176 COLORTYME 1004, 1006 CONCERTO 1004, 1006 CONTEC/CONY 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176 CRAIG 1038 CROWN 1038, 1171 CURTIS MATHES 1000, 1004, 1006, 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171 CXC 1038 DAEWOO 1004, 1005,1006, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127,

1171 DAYTRON 1004, 1006, 1171 DIMENSIA 1000 DUMONT 1004, 1151 DYNATECH 1178 ELECTROBAND 1002, 1176 ELECTROHOME 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022 EMERSON 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024,

1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030,

1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037,

1038, 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046,

1047, 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177,

1179, 1191 ENVISION 1004, 1006 FISHER 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180 FUJITSO 1046 FUNAI 1038, 1046 FUTURETEC 1038 GE 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,

1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168,

1181 GIBRALTER 1004, 1151 GOLDSTAR 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1019, 1056, 1057,

1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172 GRUNDY 1038, 1046, 1171 HALLMARK 1004, 1006 HARVARD 1038 HITACHI 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013, 1059, 1060, 1061,

1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1139, 1140, 1141,

1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150,

1179 IMA 1038 INFINITY 1062 JANEIL 1174 JBL 1062 JCB 1002 JC PENNY 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1022, 1052,

1054, 1058, 1063, 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105,

1128, 1171, 1172, 1181 JENSEN 1004, 1006 JVC 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060, 1065, 1066, 1067,

1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182

Remote Codes

KAWASHO 1002, 1004, 1006 KAYPANI 1175 KENWOOD 1004, 1006, 1019 KLOSS NOVABEAM 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183 KTV 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177 LOEWE 1062 LOGIK 1083 LUXMAN 1004, 1006 LXI 1000, 1006, 1049, 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073,

1162, 1181

MAGNAVOX 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1089, 1130,

1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184 MAJESTIC 1083 MARANTS 1062 MARANTZ 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078 MEGATRON 1006, 1059 MEI 1176 MEMOREX 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162 MGA 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,

1080, 1082 MIDLAND 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181 MINUTZ 1052 MITSUBISHI 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1022, 1051, 1079,

1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1083, 1125 MONTGOMERY WARD 1083 MOTOROLA 1003, 1173 MTC 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178 MULTITECH 1038, 1178 MULTIVISION 1084 NAD 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185 NEC 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089 NIKKO 1006, 1016 NTC 1016 ONWA 1038 OPTIMUS 1185 OPTONICA 1095, 1173 ORION 1035, 1191 PANASONIC 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170 PHILCO 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,

1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1077, 1183,

1184 PHILIPS 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068,

1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088,

1089 PILOT 1004, 1171 PIONEER 1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185 PORTLAND 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171 PRICE CLUB 1105 PRISM 1054 PROSCAN 1000, 1181 PROTON 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175 PULSAR 1151 PULSER 1004 QUASAR 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094 RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012, 1038, 1049, 1095,

1162, 1171, 1172 RCA 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1019,

1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103,

1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190 RHAPSODY 1176 RUNCO 1151 SAMPO 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175 SAMSUNG 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012, 1015, 1019, 1104,

1105, 1106, 1171, 1172 SAMSUX 1171 SANSUI 1191 SANYO 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1080, 1107, 1108,

1162, 1169, 1180, 1189 SCOTCH 1006 SCOTT 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046 SEARS 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013, 1019, 1046, 1048,

1049, 1050, 1051, 1066, 1071, 1072, 1109,

1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189 SHARP 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029, 1095, 1111, 1112,

1113, 1122, 1171, 1173 SHOGUN 1004 SIGNATURE 1001, 1083, 1115

SIMPSON 1008 SONIC 1176 SONY 1002 SOUNDESIGN 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046 SQUAREVIEW 1189 SSS 1004, 1038 STARLITE 1038 SUPRE-MACY 1174 SUPREME 1002 SYLVANIA 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,

1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161,

1183, 1184 SYMPHONIC 1033, 1038, 1189 TANDY 1173 TATUNG 1003, 1178 TECHNICS 1054 TECHWOOD 1004, 1006, 1054 TEKNIKA 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,

1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170,

1171 TELECAPTION 1117 TMK 1004, 1006 TOSHIBA 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089, 1105, 1109, 1117,

1118, 1160, 1162 TOTEVISION 1171 UNIVERSAL 1052, 1087 VICTOR 1066, 1182 VIDTECH 1004, 1005, 1006 VIKING 1174 WARDS 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019, 1024,

1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1069, 1074, 1075,

1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120,

1184 YAMAHA 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019 ZENITH 1004, 1083, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154

Satellite Receivers

CHAPPARAL 5056, 5057 DRAKE 5058, 5059 GE SATELLITE RECEIVER 5000, 5001 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 5060, 5061, 5062 PANASONIC SATELLITE RECEIVER 5075 PRIMESTAR DBS 5076 PROSCAN SATELLITE RECEIVER

5000, 5001 RCA SATELLITE RECEIVER 5000, 5001 REALISTIC 5063 SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER 5072 STS1 5064 STS2 5065 STS3 5066 STS4 5067 TOSHIBA 5068 TOSHIBA SATELLITE RECEIVER 5073 UNIDEN SATELLITE RECEIVER 5069

Audio (RCA/Dimensia only)

AM/FM 4003 AUX 4004 PHONO 4005 CD 4007 TAPE 4006

Laser disc Players

PROSCAN 2001 RCA 2001

Limited W arrranty (US)

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts

• 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:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit.

How you get service:

• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your unit outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

Limited W arranty (Canada)

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts

• 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:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit.

How you get service:

• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from Province to Province.

If you purchased your unit outside Canada:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

RCA RT2280 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual