RCA RT2360, RT2360BK User Manual

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EXPORTER

Thomson Inc.

P.O. Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Marque(s) Deposée

55705620 (EN/F/E)

www.rca.com

www.rca.com/LatinAmerica

Printed in China / Impreso en China

IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57 Col. Ampliación Granada C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F. Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20 R.F.C.: CTM-980723-KS5

0151

MUTE

ON/STANDBY

BASS/TREBLE

VOLUME

LEVEL

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

PHONES

TUNING MEMORYFM/AM SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT

ST / MONO

SURR MODE

DSP MODE

VIDEO

V-AUX

L - AUDIO - R

SOURCE

usermanual

RT2360/RT2360BK

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo

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 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.

Technical Specification

Product:

Dolby Digital Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RT2360/RT2360BK

Electrical current consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power consumption: 165 Watts

IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra No. 57 Col. Ampliación Granada C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F. Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

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. 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

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

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

SHOCK HAZARD,

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

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

OR ELECTRICAL

Table of Content

FCC Information

Getting Started

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

Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Advanced Sound Control

Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . .18

Fine Setting of Components . . . . . . . . .19

Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . .20

Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . .22

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . .22

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . .22

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Important battery information . . . . . . .23

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Don’t infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 (U.S.) . . . . . . . .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 instruction book;

• one safety leaflet;

• one Quick Connection Guide

One RCA Universal

Remote Control

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

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

ON/STANDBY

MUTE

PHONES

SOURCE

TUNING MEMORYFM/AM SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT

SOURCE

VOLUME

SURR MODE

ST / MONO

DSP MODE

BASS/TREBLE

V-AUX

LEVEL

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO

+ -

Getting Started

Unpacking The Speakers

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

• 6 speaker wires 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. Whenever a button is pressed, a red indicator will light up on the remote control.

Install batteries as follows:

1. Remove battery compartment door by applying thumb pressure on battery door and then lift the door out and off the cabinet.

2. Insert 2 AA batteries in the compartment and replace the compartment door.

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.

1 X white/black wire for

front left speaker

1 X purple/black wire for subwoofer

1 X green/black wire for center speaker

1 X red/black wire for

front right speaker

1 X blue/black wire for

rear left speaker

1 X gray/black wire for

rear right speaker

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

5 cm/ 2"

ON/STANDBY

MUTE

SOURCE

PHONES

10 cm/ 4"

10 cm/4"

TUNING MEMORYFM/AM SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT

10 cm/4"

VOLUME

SURR MODE

BASS/TREBLE

DSP MODE

ST / MONO

V-AUX

10 cm/ 4"

LEVEL

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO

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

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 S-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.

use of an optical digital cable (not supplied) or coaxial digital cable (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 DIGITAL INPUT to select the corresponding digital input source. 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.

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.

OPTICAL 1

CD Player

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

DVD

to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD)

to VIDEO OUT (DVD)

to AUDIO OUT(DVD)

SAT

to VIDEO OUT (SAT)

to AUDIO OUT (SAT)

to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT)

to S-VIDEO IN (TV)

to VIDEO IN (TV)

to AUDIO OUT (TV)

Tape Deck

to AUDIO OUT (CD)

to LINE OUT (Tape Deck)

to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )

to AUDIO OUT (VCR)

to VIDEO OUT (VCR)

to AUDIO IN (VCR)

to VIDEO IN (VCR)

FRONT TERMINAL

VCR

Remark: If you have a video camera, video game machine, or an extra

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 cable (not supplied). Plug it in

VCR, connect it to VAUX input at the front of the receiver

the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see details on pg 19 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.

Getting Started

Digital Connections

Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver.

Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS 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 locate the base end of the AM antenna and snap into place as shown below in AM Loop Antenna.

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.

OPTICAL 1

COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)

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

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

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

75Ω

OPTICAL 1

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

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 wires

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. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

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

• White/Black (Front Left Speaker),

• Red/Black (Front Right Speaker),

• Green/Black (Center Speaker)

• Blue/Black (Rear Left Speaker).

• Grey/Black (Rear Right Speaker).

• Purple/Black (Subwoofer)

Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers to the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the same for center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the subwoofer (with purple/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 wires are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass (“out of phase” effect).

Connecting the Subwoofer

Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (purple/ black) provided.

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

20.

CENTER 

SPEAKERS

CENTER

GREEN / BLACK

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

SUB WOOFER

PURPLE / BLACK

SUB WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS

RIGHT

CENTER

SPEAKER

REAR

REAR SPEAKERS 

(SURROUND SOUND)

RED / BLACK

FRONT

GREY / BLACK

LEFT

REAR

WHITE / BLACK

BLUE / BLACK

Antenna and Speaker

Push terminal tab down to insert wire.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation

ends of the Antenna and points.

Wire Connection

Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

is completely removed from the

speaker wires at all connection

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 this unit 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 three 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.

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 atmospherics 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 DOWN MIX 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 continuous extended play.

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

Factory Setting

The unit is preset to the following settings when you first power the receiver up right out of the box: Function = Tuner Volume setting = 45 Bass & treble = 0 dB Speaker settings: Center, rear, front = small

Subwoofer = on

EQ: FLAT

NOTE

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

Dolby Digital Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D

NOTE

Reset to Factory Settings:

All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will be lost after factory setting is restored. You may restore factory setting with the following procedures:

1. Enter Standby mode

2. Press SURR. MODE key when holding SOURCE UP.

3. All preset stations will reset to FM87.5MHz and all receiver settings restore to default settings as described above.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380,

5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Operating Your Receiver

Receiver Controls

1. STANDBY/ON

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

2. MUTE

To mute speakers and headphone out.

3. PHONES

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

4. Source Buttons

To select sound source. For example, CD, SAT, Tuner etc.

5. Display

To display current status of the receiver.

6. Sound Control

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

• To change the VOLUME, turn the large knob.

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

• Bass/Treble can only be activated under stereo mode.

Bass/Treble effects are only active when there is no custom EQ effect. When pressing BASS/TREBLE, the unit will automatically go to EQ OFF mode.

• To change the volume of individual speaker, press LEVEL button repeatedly to select the speaker, then turn the knob to adjust the level.

7. DSP (Digital Sound Processor)

Press this button to select the DSP mode (STADIUM/THEATER/CONCERT/CLUB/CHURCH/ARENA/DSP OFF) you want.

8. SETUP FUNCTION

• To adjust the speaker size, speaker distance, speaker phase, night mode, sleep and display dimmer.

• In SLEEP mode, you can set the receiver to turn off from 5 to 120 minutes.

9. TUNING

Press for about 2 seconds to search for next station. Press once to review all preset stations in preset mode. In normal mode, press to increase/decrease tuner frequencies.

10. SURR. MODE

Press repeatedly to select the surround mode you want. ( refer to “Advanced Sound Control” on page 19)

11. MEMORY

Press to toggle between manual tuning mode and preset station mode, Press and hold to manually store tuner station in preset mode.

12. FM/AM

Press to choose between FM/AM in TUNER mode. Press and hold to automatically search and save preset stations (FM only). FM/AM button can only switch tuner bands and can not select Tuner source.

13. TEST tone

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. (See page 9 for details)

14. EQ

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

15. DIGITAL INPUT/ ST / MONO

Press repeatedly to select the input device (analog / optical / coaxial). In FM mode, press to toggle between stereo and mono.

16. V-AUX Input

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

2 3 4 7

13 14

ON/STANDBY

MUTE

PHONES

HOME THEATER AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER

SOURCE

TUNING MEMORYFM/AM SETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT

ST / MONO

SURR MODE

DSP MODE

VOLUME

BASS/TREBLE

V-AUX

VIDEO

LEVEL

L - AUDIO - R

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.

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

a. Press AUDIO button to activate the control, then DSP/EQ/SETUP key.

b. Press the left and right buttons, , the display will toggle among: SLEEP, Night mode, DIMMER, EQ and DSP.

c. When the display shows the setup you want to change, press the up and down 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 (in TUNER mode) or to peripheral devices .

8. MENU (Tuner Mode only)

• Press AM/FM

• To store Preset Stations. (For details, refer to "Storing and Recalling Stations in Memory" on page 17.)

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, VCR, 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 or Coaxial). In TUNER mode, press to toggle between Stereo and Mono sound.

11. LEVEL

Press to adjust the volume of each 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 VOLUME up and down arrow buttons for adjustment..

12. SURR (Surround Sound Control)

Press to change the surround sound settings. The display will toggle among DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PROLOGIC, DTS , STEREO.

13. LED indicator

Lights up whenever a key on the remote control is pressed.

NOTE

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

Operating Your Receiver

• Audio output is in dts mode.

• Audio output is in Dolby Digital mode.

• Audio output is in Dolby Pro Logic mode.

• Tuner stereo signal detected.

• Tuner station detected.

• Speaker Icons.

• Unit in Sleep mode.

• Unit in Memory or Preset mode.

• Tuner frequency unit.

• EQ effect activated.

TUNED

SLEEP

MEMORY

KHz MHz

Display

LFE

LS RS

Operating Your Receiver

Switching on/off

• To switch on the receiver, press ON/STANDBY button once, or any source button on the remote control.

• Standby: when the receiver is on, press the ON/STANDBY 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 buttons 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 it.

Example 1:

If you connect a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver and press the DVD button, or press source button repeatedly until DVD is selected, 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, press the VCR button , or press source button repeatedly until VCR is selected, image and sound from the VCR source will replace the DVD.

N N

ON/STANDBY

SOURCE

FM/AM

TUNI

SOURCE

FM/AM

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 VCR IN/OUT (audio / video)

- V-AUX V-AUX IN (audio / video)

- CD CD IN (audio only)

- TV TV IN (audio only)

- TAPE TAPE IN/OUT (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 23 to 25.

3. Press and hold the corresponding Source Button (like VCR, 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 turn 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.

Operating your Receiver

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 ON/STANDBY to switch on the receiver

3. Select the DVD source.

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 speaker'’ 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)

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

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 or DTS sound, the source must be connected to the receiver via the optical or coaxial terminal

Operating your Receiver

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 ON/STANDBY to switch on the receiver.

3. Press SOURCE keys to enter TUNER mode.

4- To select band, press the FM/AM button to toggle between AM/FM mode.

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

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

Selecting Mono or Stereo Sound

Press ST/MONO on the main unit or the DIGITAL button on the remote control to toggle between mono and stereo sound in FM tuner mode (when available).

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 from them.

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

ON/STANDBY

SOURCE

FM/AM

TUNI

FM/AM TUNING

MEMORY

SOURCE

FM/AM

TUNING ME

ETUP TEST TONE EQ DIGITAL INPUT

ST / MONO

SURR MODE

DSP MODE

Operating your Receiver

Storing radio stations:

The receiver can store up to 40 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 : (FM only)

1. Select the band by pressing FM/AM

2- Press and hold FM/AM on the main unit for 3 seconds. “MEMORY” will be displayed in red and will blink during the automatic storing process.

Radio frequencies will be scanned and radio station stored automatically. When all available radio stations are stored or if all 40 memory locations are full, the auto preset will stop.

Manual preset

1. Select FM or AM band by pressing FM/AM repeatedly.

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

3. Press and hold the MEMORY button on the front panel or MENU on the remote control. "MEMORY" will flash and a preset number will be displayed on the display.

4. Press TUNING UP/DOWN, while MEMORY is still flashing to select the desired preset memory location.

5. Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or the remote control to store frequency in selected preset location.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 to store other frequencies.

Retrieving preset stations

1. Press FM/AM to select tuner mode

2. Press MEMORY/MENU button to enter preset setting mode (MEMORY icon shows on display), Press TUNING UP/DOWN to select preset station.

NOTE

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

SOURCE

FM/AM

TUNING MEM

SOURCE

FM/AM

TUNING MEM

TUNING MEMORY

FM/AM TUNING

MEMORY

SOURCE

FM/AM

TUNING ME

SOURCE

M TUNING MEMORY

FM/AM

TUNING ME

Advanced Sound Control

Sound Enhancement Systems

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

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.

Digital Theater Systems (DTS)

DTS is a digital surround system which delivers six channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio. It offers five full-range channels plus a special low frequency effect (LFE) channel for subwoofer, resulting commonly know 5.1 channels. It can be applied with existing 5.1 speaker configurations.

DTS is available in DVD, SAT/CAB, TV and CD mode. (When digital cable is connected)

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 / THEATER / CONCERT / CLUB / CHURCH / ARENA). 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/DTS)

Night Mode

By using Dynamic Range Compression technology (pressing OK), you can enjoy enhanced Dolby Digital sound quality at night without interrupting your roommates or neighbors. Night Mode will compress the difference in volume between normal voices and sound like explosions, while still enjoying a Dolby Digital enable component (DVD, SAT). Night Mode can be activated by pressing the OK button repeatedly until NORMAL appears on the display. While Normal is still on the display, press the LEFT or RIGHT Adjustment buttons on the remote control,around the OK button, on the remote control until you select the desired mode. There are three modes (NORMAL, SOFT, SOFTER) for you to choose the extents of compression.

Listening

Zone

Front Left Speaker

Rear Left Speaker

Center Speaker

Front Right Speaker

Subwoofer

Rear Right Speaker

Advanced Sound Control

Fine Setting of the Components

The receiver has pre-selected surround mode once you turn on the unit by pressing the Source Buttons (like DVD, SAT, CD) directly. The default surround modes for different components are listed in the 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. DTS / DOLBY PROLOGIC/ Stereo DOLBY DIGITAL

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 DIGITAL INPUT button to toggle among optical/ coaxial/ analog to match your connection. Your selection will be stored automatically.

The selected source and input source will be displayed on the display as long as they are active, except for some temporary change of display (e.g. adjusting volume).

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/DTS PRO LOGIC SAT Dolby Digital/DTS PRO LOGIC VCR N/A PRO LOGIC V-AUX N/A PRO LOGIC TV Dolby Digital/DTS STEREO CD STEREO STEREO TAPE N/A STEREO TUNER N/A STEREO

DEFAULT INPUT (as seen on display)

Analog (SAT/ ANL) Analog (DVD/ ANL) Analog (CD/ ANL) Analog (VCR/ ANL) Analog (V-AUX/ ANL) Built-in Tuner Analog (TAPE/ ANL) Analog (TV / ANL)

SOURCE

SAT DVD CD VCR V-AUX FM/AM TAPE TV

NOTE

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

AVAILABLE INPUT

Analog / Optical / Coaxial Analog / Optical / Coaxial Analog / Optical / Coaxial Analog / - / Analog / - / Analog / - / Analog / Optical / -

SOURCE

SAT DVD CD VCR V-AUX TAPE TV

NOTE

If linear PCM source (CD), format wil be Dolby Prologic even with Digital Input.

Advanced Sound Control

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 SETUP button to adjust the speakers’ relative loudness.

The TEST TONE button

You can adjust the relative loudness of the individual speakers by the TEST TONE button.

1. In Surround (Dolby Digital/Pro Logic/DTS) modes, press TEST TONE 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.

2. To adjust the volume level of the test tone, turn up/down the VOLUME knob or press VOL UP/DOWN key on the remote control.

3. To adjust individual speaker volume level, press the LEVEL key on the main unit when the short noise is played on the speaker you want to adjust then turn the VOLUME knob to modify the output level.

4. Press LEVEL again to save your setting.

5. Repeat step 3 to adjust other speaker volume levels.

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 SETUP 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 SETUP button once, while the display is still showing L/R LRG, you may press the OK button to toggle among: front, center, surround, subwoofer, subwoofer phase and speakers’ distance, sleep and dimmer setup. Set the speaker size or speakers’ distance by pressing UP/DOWN ARROW button.

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 3-40 ft Centre Speaker distance 0-40 ft Rear Speaker distance 0-40 ft

NOTE

To adjust the level of all speakers (center and surround speakers), you must select Pro Logic mode first by pressing the SURROUND key

SETUP TEST TONE

EQ DIGITAL INPUT

ST / MONO

Lch

L/S

Front

Left

Rear

Left

Center

Cch

Front Right

Rch

R/S

Rear

Right

MODE

VOLUME

BASS/TREBLE

LEVEL

BASS/TREBLE LEVEL

V-AUX

VIDEO

L - AUDIO - R

Advance Sound Control

Use a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.

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

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

1. Press SETUP once.

2. While the VFD display is showing L/R SML, press UP/DOWN ARROW button to select.

3. Press OK button once to move to the next speaker setting.

4. Repeat step 3 to set up the next speaker

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

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, always set all speakers size to “small” to protect them and optimize the sound quality.

• When left and right front speakers are set to SMALL, center and surround speakers can not be set to LARGE.

SETUP TEST TONE

EQ DIGITAL I

ST / MO

Large front speakers

Small front speakers

Large center speaker

Small center speaker

Large rear speakers

Small rear speakers

LFE

Subwoofer present

LFE

LS RS

SETUP TEST TONEMEMORY

SOURCE

FM/AM

TUNI

Troubleshooting Tips

Receiver/Tuner Operation

ST indicator is off.

• Adjust the antenna.

• Press DIGITAL INPUT/ST/MONO button to insure you are not outputting in mono.

The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.

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

• Adjust Antenna

• Reposition Antenna away from any electronics.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.

• Another source 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.

Remote loses Programmed codes.

• Weak batteries, replace batteries.

Remote forgets what source was selected.

• Weak batteries, replace batteries.

General

No audio.

• Make sure the speakers are connected.

• Check the input connections.

• Check the power cord connections.

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

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

• Check that the headphone is not inserted.

No audio from one channel.

• Check the speaker level setting.

• Check the speaker wire or external source 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.

• Check if the video and audio cable are correctly inserted.

TAPE OUT and REC OUT do not operate in VCR mode.

• Check to make sure the unit is not in 6-channel direct input mode.

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:

AMPLIFIER SECTION:

All 5 channels: each 50W at 8 ohm. <10% THD @1 kHz Subwoofer channel: 50w at 8Ω , <10% THD @100 kHz Muting Attenuation: 65dB Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital mode 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

Dimensions (H x W x D inch) :

Unit - 5.1 x 17 x 16.5

Speaker - 6.9 x 4.6 x 4.5 Subwoofer - 14 x 6.3 x 14

Care and Maintenance

Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.

Important battery information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to provincial and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

Safety precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician.

• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained technician for inspection.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing.

Headset safety

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.

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

• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

Don’t infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson.

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 Warrranty (U.S.)

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 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 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 Warranty (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 RT2360, RT2360BK User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual