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.

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ALERTING YOU OF
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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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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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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