RT2380
EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P. O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
© 2004 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Marque(s) Deposée
5585891B (EN/F/E)
www.rca.com
Printed in China / Impreso en China
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
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RT2380
RT2380BK
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.
user
manual
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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: RT2380 / RT2380BK
Electrical current consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power consumption: 135 Watts
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
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
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CA UTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
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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Table of Content
FCC Information
Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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
TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . .6
Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Preferred Surround Placement . . . . . . . .8
Advanced 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
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Important battery information . . . . . . .23
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Don’t infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .23
Limited Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . .24
Limited W
arranty (Canada) . . . . .25
EN
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Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver
You should receive the following items:
2
+ -
+ -
One receiver unit
One pair of “AAA”
batteries
One pig-tail
antenna wire
One external AM loop
antenna
• one instruction book;
• one safety leaflet;
• one Quick Connection Guide
One Remote Control
one audio cable (two
wires) with red and
white RCA connectors;
Unpacking The Speakers
• one set of speakers including 1 set of left and right
front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 1 set
of left and right rear speakers.
• 6 speaker wires including:
1 X white/grey striped
wire for front left
speaker
1 X purple/grey striped
wire for subwoofer
1 X green/grey striped
wire for center speaker
1 X red/grey striped wire
for front right speaker
1 X blue/grey striped
wire for rear left speaker
1 X gray/grey striped
wire for rear right
speaker
Front Speakers
Center Speaker
Rear Speakers
(Surround Sound)
Subwoofer
one Video cable
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Getting Started
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
Insert two “AAA” (R03) batteries according to the + and
- signs in the battery compartment. To use the remote
control, point it directly at your receiver.
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 AAA 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.
• Do not place the unit near other components that
generate heat such as heating vents.
• 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.
EN
3
10 cm/4"
5 cm/
2"
10 cm/4"
10 cm/
4"
10 cm/
4"
Front View
Side View
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Getting Started
Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
4
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
DVD SAT
TV
VCR
CD
TAPE
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
IN
IN
MONITOR
OUT
TV
VCR
CD Player
SAT
to LINE OUT (Tape Deck)
to LINE IN ( Tape Deck )
to AUDIO OUT (CD)
to VIDEO OUT (SAT)
to AUDIO OUT (SAT)
to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT)
to S-VIDEO OUT
(DVD)
to AUDIO OUT
(DVD)
to VIDEO OUT
(DVD)
to AUDIO OUT (TV)
to VIDEO IN (TV)
to S-VIDEO IN (TV)
to AUDIO OUT (VCR)
to VIDEO OUT (VCR)
to VIDEO IN (VCR)
to AUDIO IN (VCR)
Tape Deck
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.
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 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.
DVD
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 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 Theatre to the TV is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD
player to the Home Theatre.
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.
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Getting Started
EN
5
Digital Connections
Read instructions carefully when connecting
components to the receiver.
Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM
signals when compatible components are
connected.
TV Connections
TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (not
included) for inputting audio / video signals.
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.
2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal.
3. Inert the antenna wires into the terminal and release
the tabs to secure the wires in place.
FM 75‰
3‰
FR FL
SR
SL
CEN
SUB
6‰
SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
DVD SAT
TV
VCR
CD
TAPE
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
GND
AM LOOP
IN
IN
MONITOR
OUT
SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Connect to coaxial digital output of
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible
devices.
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Optical Fiber Cable
Connect to optical digital output of
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible
devices.
DVD / CD / SAT
DIGITAL INPUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
S-VIDEO
HINT
• For FM reception, extend antenna to its full
length.
• For AM reception, rotate the antenna
horizontally to get better reception.
RF modulator
TV
RF cable
AV cable
The diagram shown above may varies from your actual RF
modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual.
AV in
AV out
RF in RF out
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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 the full sound range, 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/Grey Striped (Front Left Speaker),
• Red/Grey Striped (Front Right Speaker),
• Green/Grey Striped (Center Speaker)
• Blue/Grey Striped (Rear Left Speaker).
• Grey/Grey Striped (Rear Right Speaker).
• Purple/Grey Striped (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 subwoofer. For more
information please refer to section “Fine Setting of the
Speakers” in “Advanced Sound Control” on page 20.
6
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna and
speaker wires at all connection
points.
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
Push terminal tab down to
insert wire.
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