RCA RT2280, RT2250 Owner’s Manual

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (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 FCCrequirements, 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.

ForYour 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.

ForYourRecords

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.

ServiceInformation

This product should be serviced only by those spe-
cially 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.

THE LiGHTNiNG
FLASH AND ARROW-

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TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SmGN

ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE" iNSiDE
THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS iN-

SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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ALERTING YOU OF

MPORTANT

NSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

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

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

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

One receiver unit

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One pair of "AA"

batteries

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One external FM Dipole

antenna

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

One external AM loop

antenna

One RCA Universal

Remote Control

(CRK76)

• one instruction book;

• one safety leaflet;

• one Quick Connection Guide

one video cable (single wire} with
}/ellow RCA connectors;

UnpackingTheSpeakers(RT2280/RT2250Only)

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

SUB WOOEER REAR SPEAKERS

° 6 speaker cables including:

2 X greyiblack Cable

for rear speakers ..............cable for subwoofer

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.

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S-VIDEO
If your video component has a S-Video jack

included, you can make use of itte enjoy
enhanced video quality by connecting it to the

relevant S-Video jack at the rear side of the
receiver. One video cable s needed for eacn

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 "hake sure to match the shape of
the plug and jack. otherwise you will not be able
to plug in completely.

DVD

_'_'- I to S-VIDEO OUT DVD/

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$_ t_UDIOOUT_DVD

DIGIT iNPUT-- 12

Connect components
capab e of outputing d

tal (e.g. DVD

or SAT) ' standard ,'_

PC[V Iformat digital ,o
signals. Read section on
"lnpu qal Setting"

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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 (net supplied) or coaxial digital connecting
cord (net supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Delby 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 MULTI JOG to match your connection.

Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. Avidee
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

UNIT
BACK PANEL

CD Player

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If your CD player is equipped with digits optical jacks, use of optical cable is preferred.
What you need is just one more optical digital connecting cord(not supplied). Plug it in
".he digital input jack of the recewer and select OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see

details on Dg 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 sti
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 tN _TV

to AUDIO OUT

VCR

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FRONT TERMINAL I
Remark If you have a video

camera, video game machine, or an I
extra VCR, connect it to VCR 2 jack

at the front of the rece ver 1

Digital Connections

Read instructions carefully when connecting compo-
nents to the receiver.

Digita n Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), or
PCM signals when compatible components are con-

nected.

COAXIAL DIGITAL iN (AUDIO)

Connect to coaxial dig tal output of ....

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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.

SUB WOOFER

back panel to connect
anotner powerea

subwoofer other than

Use _nls jack on the left
the one supplied.

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONTSPEAKERS

REAR SPEAKERS(SURROUNDSOUND)

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 ter-
minal).

Speaker Polarity

When connecting the speakers, make sure the polari-
ties ("+" 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 sub-
woofer, a mono aural audio cord (not supplied) is

needed (RCA terminal).

Antenna and Speaker

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.

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.

Release tabto 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 .

Positioning your speaker

(_ Left, Right (Front Speakers)

They carry primarily music and sound effects

(_ 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.

_) Surround (Rear Speakers)

Their overall sound balance should be as close as pos-
sible 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 recommend-
ed 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 provid-
ed with RT2280/RT2250 are magnetically shielded to
protect your TV set.

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

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

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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.

B

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.

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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).

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TestTone / 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)

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Level adjustment & surround channel level expec.

tation

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 chan-
nel is usually much lower than the front. Don't be
tempted to readjust the surround level; program pro-
ducers 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.

The system is equippe d with DoIby Digita!,

and manufactured under License from Dolby

Laboratories.

BEI[oo'B"i 0i0i o,

D I G I T A L license fromDolby

"Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trade-
marks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992-
1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured under

Laboratories. "Dolby",

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• 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 pre-

set radio stations selection.

9. TUNING

Pressfor about 2 seconds to activate Automatic Preset function.
Pressonce to review all preset stations.

10. R SCAN (Preset Scan)

• Pressand hold for about 2 seconds to start the automatic

tuner station preset.

• Pressto view preset stations one by one.

11. SURR. MODE

Pressrepeatedly to select the surround mode you want. ( refer
to "Advanced Sound Control" on page 20.)

12. 6 CH (6 Channels External Input)

Pressto select the input connected to an external 6-Channel
decoder. Pressagain 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 gener-
ated in the speakers one by one so that you can adjust the vol-
ume of individual speaker. When keep pressing for two sec-
onds, it will enter setup mode for speakers and subwoofers.
Rotate the MULTI JOG to choose the options. (refer to "The
TEST/SETUP button" on page 21.)

14. PRESET EQ

Pressrepeatedly to select the desirable EQ mode (music style) -
CLASSIC,POR ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL or FLAT.Your choice will be

saved automatically.

15. BYPASS

Pressto go back to stereo sound (no DSPeffect, no sound from
center and surround speakers)

16. VCP2/Video Cam Input

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

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.

MUTE

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MENU CLEAR

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DSP

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

• Speaker Icons.

SLEEP

• Unit in Sleep mode.

MEMORY

• Unit in Memory mode.

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° Tuner frequency unit.

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

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, aft the settings wifl be lost and re-set-

ting wifl be necessary.

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 num-
ber in the code list from page 24 to 26.

3. Press and hold the corresponding Source Button

(like VCR1, VCR2, TV, BVD) on the remote while
entering the code from the code list using the

Number Buttons.

4. Release the compo-
nent 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 try-

ing to use the next code (if available) listed for the
brand of your component until the component
responds to the remote command.

Once your remote is encoded, you can press

ON/OFFon the remote Once tO tUrn Off the

component and then followed by the second

time quickly to

unit). If you onty want the receiver to be

turned oFf, setect FM/AM while the unit is ON:

This remote may not operate all models oF

the brands shownl

iFbatteries removed from the battery
compartment of the remote control, aft mem-

ory wilt be lost. You need to re.enter all ....

previously programmed codes ac "

Thebuttons 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 operatel check tO Seeif

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)

1. If there is interference, modify the location

of the antenna until the optimal sound isheard.

TVand 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 recep-

tion for more efficient search.

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.

Automaticpresetstoring:

1. Select the band wave by pressing AM/FM

repeated ly

2- Press and hold
P.SCAN for 3 seconds.

"MEMORY" will be dis-

played in red and will

blink during the auto-

matic storing process.

I

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

weak signal can affect the 'AUtomatic Preset

Storing-functio n flefficiency. Adjust the antenna I

for the best reception for more efficient search. I

6 Channelexternalinput

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 infor-

mation to the receiver that will then amplify the sig-

nal 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.

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 sur-
round 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 configura-
tions (such as size and number of speakers) and type
of program (such as VCR).

Front Left SpeaKer Center Speaker l-rent Right SpeaKer

R_ _r Left SDenKel Rear RI ]ht SpeaKer

DD 3 Stereo

RontLeft _aKe C_nt_r _aK_ FmntRign_p_aK_r

Subwoofer

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 set-

ting,

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 set-

ting (e.g. DVD/OPTI) will be shown on display for a
few seconds.

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)

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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 cas-
sette deck, VCR or turntable.

AVAILABLE INPUT

ANL/Optical/Coaxial
ANL/Optical/Coaxial

ANL/Optical/Coaxial
ANL/- / -

ANL/- / -
ANL/- / -

ANL/Optical / -

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 speak-
ers. 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/SETUP 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:

_Cch

L/R_ _ /L/R

SUR/!_ -- J_SUR

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• 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.

Tryboth + 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

"smafl" to protect them and optimize the

sound quality

Front speakers (L/R) 15 ft

Center speaker (Cch) 15 ft

Rear speaker (SUR) 10 ft

Speaker Icons

The receiver shows you the speakers' types and set-
tings 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 LFEcomplemented.

* LFE stands for Low Frequency Effect. The indication
"LFE" appears if the digital source contains LFE infor-
mation. 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.

Troubleshooting Tips

Receiver/Tuner Operation

STEREOindicator isoff.

• Adjust the antenna.

ThesignalisMono.Severehumor noise.

• The signal is too weak. Connect an external anten-
na.

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

Noaudio.

• 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.

Noaudiofromonechannel

• Check the speaker level setting.
° Check the speaker wire or cable connections.

Noiseoccurswhenthe TVis turnedon.

• The TV istoo close to the audio system.

Specificinstrumentssounddisplaced.

• 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.

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CALIX
CANDLE

CANON
CAPEHART

CARVER
CCE

CITIZEN

COLORTYME
COLT

CRAIG
CURTIS-MATHES

CYBERNEX
DAEWOO

DAYTRON
DBX
DIMENSIA

DYNATECH
ELECTROHOME

ELECTROPHONIC
EMERSON

FISHER

FUJI
FUNAI
GARRARD

GE

GOLDSTAR
GRADIENTE
HARLEY DAVIDSON

HARMAN KARDON
HARWOOD

HEADQUARTER
HITACHI

HI-Q
INSTANT REPLAY

JCI
JC PENNE¥

JENSEN
JVC

KENWOOD

KLH
KODAK

LLOYD
LOGIK

LXl
MAGNAVOX

MAGNIN
MARANTZ

MARTA
MASUSHITA

ME

2131
2026
2027

2002,

2026

2003,

2004,2005,2007,2008,2111,2112,

2021
2013

2009,

2010

2014
2011

2013

2025

2012,
2014

2013,

2014,2015,2016,2017,

2018,

2019

2021,

2022,2114
2110

2020,
2062

2061

2027,
2013,

2014,2015,2016,2017,

2018,

2019,2027

2009
2061
2013,

2014,2023,2061

2000,

2002,2009,2013,2016,

2018,

2021,2022,2024,2115

2013
2015,

2017,2019,2025,2026,

2027,

2028,2110

2110

2010

2009,
2000

2002,

2026
2029

2014,
2014

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
2011,

2023,2048,2049,2050,2051,2052,
2118

2021,

2119

2026

2002,
2026

2000,

2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,2115,
2120

2009,

2014,2018,2054,2121
2026
2026

2009
2061

2011
2002,

2055,2056,2057,2107,
2111,

2120,2122
2023
2021

2021
2009,

2010,2011,2013,2014,
2021,

2022,2055,2056,2058,
2059,

2060,2107,2118
2055,

2056,2111
2009,

2010,2011,2018,2058,

2123

2111,
2009,

2010,2011,2016,2018,
2058,

2111,2123
2061

2014,

2021

2026

2002,
2061

2014
2021,

2022,2062,2063,2104,
2108,

2124
2013

2009,

2010,2011,2016,2018,
2021,

2058,2062,2064
2014

2021
2021

MEMOREX
MGA

MGNTECHNOLOGY
MIDLAND

MINOLTA
MITSUBISH

MONTGOMERYWARD
MOTOROLA

MTC
MULTITECH

NEC
NIKKO

NOBLEX
OLYMPUS

OPTIMUS
OPTONICA

ORION
PANASONIC

PENTAX
PENTEXRESEARCH
PHILCO

PHILIPS
PILOT

PIONEER
PORTLAND
PROSCAN

PROTEC
PULSAR

QUARTER
QUARTZ

QUASAR
RCA

RADOSHACK/REALISTIC
RADIX

RANDEX
RICOH

RUNCO
SAMSUNG

SANKY
SANSU

SANYO
SCOTT

SEARS
SHARP

SHINTOM
SHOGUN

SIGNATURE
SINGER

SONY
STS
SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC
TANDY

TASHIKO
TATUNG

TEAC
TECHNICS

TEKNIKA
TMK
TOSHIBA

TOTEVSION
UNITECH

VECTORRESEARCH
VICTOR
VIDEOCONCEPTS

VIDEOSONIC
WARDS

XR-1000
YAMAHA

ZENITH

2002,
2104,

2029,
2013
2053

2055,
2029,

2070,
2123

2075,
2021,

2002,
2002,
2009,

2076,
2014
2013

2021
2014,
2096

2035
2021,

2016,
2018

2021,
2021,
2014

2010,
2016,

2000,
2061
2104

2011
2011

2021,
2000,

2082,
2089,
2002,

2026,
2014
2014

2128
2104

2005,
2104,

2010,
2011,
2012,

2093,
2011,

2051,
2002,
2004,
2013

2002,
2021,

2002,
2021,

2002,
2124

2002,
2002,
2014

2058,
2002,

2021,
2002,
2013,

2015,
2013,
2013

2009,
2010

2009,
2013

2002,
2029,
2103,

2021,
2009,

2004,

2011,2013,2014,2021,2023,2026,
2131

2065,2113
2056,2107

2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,2069,
2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,

2131
2131
2013,2026

2013,2016,2026,2053,2061
2010,2011,2016,2018,2058,2064,

2078,2079,2111,2123

2131
2022,2109,2125,2126,2127

2055,2056,2107,2120
2022,2062,2063

2062,2096,2124
2055,2080,2081,2123

2017,2019,2110
2001

2022,2125
2001,2003,2013,2021,2055,2056,

2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,2088,
2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,2125
2011,2013,2014,2021,2022,2023,

2029,2049,2050,2096,2131

2013,2015,2033,2053,2112
2131

2092,2111,2123
2013,2023
2015,2025,2032,2035,2038,2065,
2116

2014,2021,2023,2048,2049,2050,
2055,2056,2107,2118

2017,2029,2094,2095,2096,2131
2056,2061,2098

2131
2061,2128

2004,2098,2099,2119,2128
2107

2021,2022,2026,2062,2063,2065,
2026

2011
2111

2026,2058,2085,2111
2109

2014,2021,2026,2100,2129
2024,2047

2049,2051,2055,2065,2093,2116
2014

2010,2015,2016
2010,2015,2016,2113
2013,2014,2015,2021,2023,2026,

2055,2056,2061,2096,2101,2102,
2107,2116,2131

2026,2061
2010,2011,2018,2058,2111

2098,2104,2119,2128

KAWASHO
KAYPANI

KENWOOD
KLOSSNOVABEAM

KTV
LOEWE

LOGIK
LUXMAN
LXl

MAJESTIC
MARANTS

MARANTZ

MEGATRON
MEI

MEMOREX

MINUTZ
MITSUBISHI

MONTGOMERYWARD
MOTOROLA
MTC

MULTITECH
MULTIVISION

NAD

NEC
NIKKO
NTC

ONWA
OPTIMUS
OPTONICA

ORION
PANASONIC

PHILCO

PHILIPs

PILOT
PIONEER

PORTLAND
PRICE CLUB

PRISM
PROSCAN

PROTON
PULSAR

PULSER
QUASAR

RADIO SHACK/REALISTIC

RHAPSODY
RUNCO

SAMPO

SAMSUX
SANSUI

SANYO

SCOTCH
SCOTT

SHOGUN
SIGNATURE

SIMPSON
SONIC
SONY

SOUNDESIGN
SQUAREVIEW

SSS
STARLITE
SUPRE-MACY

SUPREME
SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC
TAN DY

TATUNG
TECHNICS

TECHWOO :3
TEKNIKA

TELECAPTION
TMK
TOSH 8A

TOTEVISION

UNIVERSAL
VICTOR
VIDTECH

VIKING
WARDS

YAMAHA
ZENITH

1008
1176
1002

1004,

1006,1008,1038,1046

1189
1004,

1038
1038
1174

1002
1004,

1006,1008,1019,1062,1068,1069,
1074,

1075,1076,1077,1088,1116,1161,
1183,

1184
1033,

1038,1189
1173

1178

1003,
1054
1004,

1006,1054
1004,

1005,1006,1008,1012,1013,1016,
1038,

1046,1076,1082,1083,1105,1170,
1171

1117
1004,

1006
1049,

1071,1072,1089,1105,1109,1117,
1118,

1160,1162
1171

1052,

1087
1066,

1182
1004,

1005,1006
1174

1000,

1001,1004,1005,1006,1019,1024,
1033,

1046,1052,1062,1069,1074,1075,
1076,

1083,1087,1088,1095,1119,1120,
1184

1004,

1005,1006,1019
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
PROSCAN SATELLITE RECEIVER

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 RECE VER 5069

5O76

5000,5001

Audio (RCA/Dimensia only)

AM/FM 4003
AUX 4004

PHONO 4005

CD 4007
TAPE 4006

Laser disc Players

PROSCAN 2001
RCA 2001

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 receipt-
ed 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 addition-

al 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 dam-
age.

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 WAR-
RANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR
WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTI-

MEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CRE-
ATE 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 DAM-

AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE

PROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-

POSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICA-
BLE 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 materi-
als or workmanship are not covered by this warran-

ty, Costs of such service calls are the sole responsi-
bility of the purchaser.