RCA RT2280 User Manual

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

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