RCA RT2580 User Manual
Rev.1
EN - cover with new nom address and sentence
F - updated warranty page with new phone number
HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280
6 CH.IN
VCR-2 / VIDEO CAM INPUT
High Current Discrete Amplifier
STANDBY/ON
FUNCTION
usermanual
RT2580
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.
EXPORTER
Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Marque(s) Deposée
55403750 (EN/F/E)
www.rca.com
www.rca.com/LatinAmerica
Printed in China / Impreso en China
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliacion Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
R.F.C.: CTM-980723-KS5
0151
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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
Advanced Sound Control
Sound Enhancement Systems . . . . . . . .19
Fine Setting of Components . . . . . . . . .20
Fine Setting of the Speakers . . . . . . . . .21
Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Receiver/Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . .23
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . .23
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . .23
Remote Codes
Cable Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
VCR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TV Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Audio (RCA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Laser disc Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Limited Warranty (US) . . . . . . . . .27
Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . .28
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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
multimedia Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and
television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception (which you can determine by
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is
receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that
the unit and the equipment receiving interference
are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How
To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when
ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized
(one blade is wider than the
other) and only fits into AC
power outlets one way. If the
plug won’t go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over
and try to insert it the other
way. If it still won’t fit, contact
a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a
different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety
feature.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For Your Records
In the event that service should be required, you
may need both the model number and the serial
number. In the space below, record the date and
place of purchase, and the serial number:
Model No.
Remote Control No.
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
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 ARROWHEAD 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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Getting Started
Unpacking The Speakers
• one set of speakers including 2 left and right front
speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 2 left
and right rear speakers.
• 6 speaker cables including:
Inserting Batteries into Remote Control
Insert two AA(R6) batteries according to the + and signs on the battery compartment. To use the remote
control, point it directly at your receiver.
Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver
• Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as
indicated:
• Do not connect to the AC power cords until all
connections are completed.
• Do not use your set immediately after transferring
it from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of
condensation.
• Do not expose your set to water and excessively
high temperatures.
• After having disconnected your set, clean the case
with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather
chamois. Never use strong solvents.
Protect your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any component.
Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components directly on top of each
other.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand
so heated air rising from it will not affect other components. If you have a satellite receiver, you should
place it on the top shelf.
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Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver
You should receive the following items:
2
10 cm/4"
10 cm/
4"
10 cm/
4"
10 cm/4"
5 cm/
2"
HOME THEATER AV SURROUND RECEIVER RT2280
6 CH.IN
VCR-2 / VIDEO CAM INPUT
High Current Discrete Amplifier
STANDBY/ON
FUNCTION
+ -
+ -
One receiver unit
One pair of “AA”
batteries
One external FM Dipole
antenna
One external AM loop
antenna
one audio cable (two wires) with red
and white RCA connectors;
one video cable (single wire) with
yellow RCA connectors;
STOP PAUSE
TV
ON OFF
VCR1
VCR2
DVD•6 CH
LEVELAUDIO
RECORD
SURRDIGITAL
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
MUTE
C
H
+
C
H
-
V
O
L
V
O
L
TAPECD
MENU
CLEAR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
SAT•CABLE
universal
AM•FM
INFO•RDS
INPUT•SEEK
ANT•FMS
G
O
B
A
C
K
•
D
I
S
K
G
U
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D
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P
T
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OK
• one instruction book;
• one safety leaflet;
• one Quick Connection Guide
FRONT SPEAKERS
CENTER SPEAKERS
SUB WOOFER
REAR SPEAKERS
(SURROUND SOUND)
One RCA Universal
Remote Control
2 X grey/black cable
for rear speakers
1 X brown/black
cable for subwoofer
1 X blue/black cable
for centre speaker
2 X red/black cable
for front speakers
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Connecting to Audio-Visual Components
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PRE OUT
FRONT L REAR L
FRONT R REAR R
IN IN
IN OUT IN
MONITOR OUT
IN OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
DVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TV
OPTICAL
TV
VCR
CD Player
Tape Deck
SAT
Multi-Channel
Decoder
e.g. DTS
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)
to AUDIO OUT
to AUDIO OUT (DVD)
UNIT
BACK PANEL
DIGITAL CONNECTION
If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make
use of an optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) or coaxial digital connecting
cord (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital
sound quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD
player or CD player. When optical or coaxial cable is used, the analog audio cables are
still needed if recording through a tape or VCR is desired. This receiver provides one
optical and one coaxial digital input for the connection of your components. Please
connect your components (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and
press FUNCTION and then rotate MULTIJOG to match your connection.
Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. A video
connection must also be established for a SAT receiver and DVD player. S-video
provides the best connection for the video portion of the signal. Composite video
(yellow RCA connector) can also be used. It is
important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the
Home Theater to the TV is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the
Home Theater.
FRONT TERMINAL
Remark: If you have a video
camera, video game machine, or an
extra VCR, connect it to VCR 2 jack
at the front of the receiver
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 cord(not supplied). Plug it in
the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see
details on pg 20 chapter "Input Signal Setting"). You can enjoy better sound quality
brought to you by the optical cable. When optical cable is used, analog cables are still
needed for recording to tape output.
Note: This receiver has one digital optical jack only. Be sure that such connection does
not prevent optical cable connection of other components (e.g. DVD & SAT)
S-VIDEO
If your video component has a S-Video jack
included, you can make use of it to enjoy
enhanced video quality by connecting it to the
relevant S-Video jack at the rear side of the
receiver. One video cable is needed for each
component. When S-Video cable is used,
composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable
must also be connected for VCR recording.
Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or
S-Video cable, make sure to match the shape of
the plug and jack, otherwise, you will not be able
to plug in completely.
DVD
(Decoder)
MODEL NO.: RT2280
300
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.
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FRONT SPEAKERS (8Ω)
SUBWOOFER (8Ω)
CENTER SPEAKER (8Ω)
PRE OUT
FRONT L REAR L
FRONT R REAR R
RT2280 Rev.0 2001/01/12
IN IN
IN OUT IN
MONITOR OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
DVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TV
OPTICAL
IN OUT
ANTENNA
AM
LOOPFM75Ω
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna and
speaker wires at all connection
points.
Digital Connections
Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver.
Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3), or
PCM signals when compatible components are connected.
Connecting the Antennas
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM
terminals on the system’s back panel.
They must be hooked up in order to receive clear
reception.
AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna
1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and located the base end
2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal
AM Loop Antenna
MODEL NO.: RT2280
300
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.
8
FRONT SPEAKERS (8Ω)
SUBWOOFER (8Ω)
CENTER SPEAKER (8Ω)
PRE OUT
FRONT L REAR L
FRONT R REAR R
ANTENNA
IN OUT IN
MONITOR OUT
DIGITAL INPUT
IN OUT
ININ
AM
LOOP
FM
75Ω
DVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TV
OPTICAL
DIGITAL INPUT
DVD/CD/SAT
DVD/CD/SAT/TV
OPTICAL
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
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.
ANTENNA
AM
LOOPFM75Ω
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 RT2580 are magnetically shielded to protect
your TV set.
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers
near the TV set.
Front Speaker Placement
Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater
setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement
that follow will help you get good results.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead
of them.
Advanced Setting
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45degree angle with your favorite viewing position will
duplicate the soundtrack mixer's perspective.
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three
front speakers should be as close as possible to the
same height. This often requires placing the center
speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
EN
7
Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
Speakers
There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front,
1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good
surround effects all six speakers need to be
connected to the receiver
At least two front speakers (left and right) are
required. For better sound quality, Center speaker,
rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be
connected. Adding center and rear speakers will
enhance surround effects. Adding a Subwoofer will
increase bass response.
If you want to enjoy full range of sound effects, with
small speakers, it is a must to use the subwoofer with
the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal.
Speaker cords
1 for each speaker, is
needed for connection.
Twist the stripped ends of
speaker cord about 2/3
inch (15 mm). Press down
on the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire.
Snap the tab closed.
To ease speaker connections, the speaker cords and
the terminals are color-coded.
• Red/Black (Front Speakers),
• Blue/Black (Center Speaker)
• Grey/Black (Rear Speakers).
• Brown/Black (Subwoofer)
Connect the L, R speaker (with red/black terminal) on
the back of the speakers to the corresponding color
on the receiver. Do the same for center (with
blue/black terminal), rear speaker (with grey/black
terminal) and the subwoofer (with brown/black terminal).
Speaker Polarity
When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the receiver) of
speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack
bass (“out of phase” effect).
Connecting the Subwoofer
For RT2580, connect the subwoofer with the speaker
cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2580, or if you
want to connect your own powered subwoofer, a
mono aural audio cord (not supplied) is needed (RCA
terminal).
This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a
large variety of speakers and subwoofers. For more
information please refer to section “Fine Setting of
the Speakers” in “Advanced Sound Control” on page
21.
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SUB WOOFER
SPEAKER
RIGHT
+
-
LEFT
+
-
LEFT
+
-
RIGHT
+
-
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT SPEAKERS
REAR SPEAKERS (SURROUND SOUND)
+
-
SUB WOOFER
+
-
FRONT
This part not
available for RT2280R
CENTER
Use this jack on the left
back panel to connect
another powered
subwoofer other than
the one supplied.
Antenna and Speaker
Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the Antenna and
speaker wires at all connection
points.
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2
3
3
A
B
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
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