RCA RT2870 User Manual

user manual

RT2870

EXPORTER

AVC Multimedia Inc.

Unit 6, 170 Esna Park Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3 © 2008 AVC Multimedia Inc.

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Printed In China / Impreso en China

RT2870 IB V1.3 (EN)

Important Safety Instructions

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Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.

•Read these instructions.

•Keep these instructions.

•Heed all warnings.

•Follow all instructions.

•Do not use this apparatus near water.

•Clean only with dry cloth.

•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

•Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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Portable Cart Warning

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional safety information

•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

•Always leave sufficient space around the product for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through

vent openings.

•Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the product.

•Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the product.

•Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.

•Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable components.

If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the following precautions: A.Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed

with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.

B.Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to

be recharged.

C.Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner, according to your state/provincial and local regulations.

D.Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like

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It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Connections and Setup

Content of Box

•One main unit

•One remote control with batteries

•One pair of front speakers, one pair of rear speakers, one center speaker and

one subwoofer

•One pig-tail antenna wire

•One AM loop antenna

•One coaxial digital cable

•One 3.5mm stereo cable for line-in

•One User Manual

•One Quick Start Guide

Main unit
Left and right	Left and right
	rear speakers
front speakers

Set up and Maintenance of the Unit

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
	Center speaker	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
Subwoofer	Coaxial digital	Remote	each other.
	cable	control with • Do not place the unit near other components
		batteries	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
Pig-tail	3.5mm stereo		stand so heated air rising from it will not
			affect other components. If you have a
	cable for
antenna wire			satellite receiver, you should place it on the
	line-in
			top shelf.
	User manual
	Quick Start Guide

AM loop antenna

FCC Information

WARNING	To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not
	remove cover or back (no user serviceable
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.	parts inside).	Refer servicing to	qualified
DO NOT OPEN	personnel.
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”		This symbol	indicates
inside the product that presents a risk of		important instructions ac-
electric shock or personal injury.		companying the product.

FCC INFORMATION

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.

The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the bottom panel of unit.

Refer to the identifi cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

IMPORTANT: The power cord can be unplugged to turn off the main power to the unit. It should also be easily accessible in an emergency.

•Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10cm on either side and at the back, as well as 7cm above it are ideal.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

	For Your Safety	Technical Specification
	The AC power plug is
		Product: Audio Receiver with Dolby Digital
	polarized (one blade is wider
	than the other) and only fits	Brand: RCA
	into AC power outlets one	Model: RT2870
	way. If the plug won’t go into	Electrical Consumption
	the outlet completely, turn the
	plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it	Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
	still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to	Power consumption: 90 Watts
	change the outlet, or use a different one. Do
	not attempt to bypass this safety feature.	This audio system has earned
		the ENERGY STAR.
	CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
	wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Connections and Setup

Connecting to Audio Components

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DVD/SAT/CAB

Digital Input

Connect components capable of outputting 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.

Digital Connection

•This unit provides one optical and one coaxial digital input jacks for the connection of your components.

•To connect a SAT receiver or DVD player with a digital output, use an optical digital cable (not included) or coaxial digital cable (included) to carry the audio signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality.

•One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver or DVD player.

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

FCC Information

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 user manual.

Connecting for Power

Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the speakers before plugging your unit 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.

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.

•Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphone can cause hearing loss.

Connections and Setup

Connecting the Speakers

Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of each speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release the tab to lock wire in

the terminal.

When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities (“+” speaker wire to “+” on the unit. For example, red wire to red terminal on the unit) of speaker wires and terminals match.

If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted. Do not let the speaker wires touch each other, it will damage

the speaker.

When connecting subwoofer, connect subwoofer control cable (red/black striped) at the back of the subwoofer to the subwoofer control jack on the unit’s rear panel, then press POWER ON/OFF on the subwoofer speaker to turn it on.

Front Speakers

	Center Speaker
		Right	Left		SUBWOOFER
					AUDIO OUT
	Green/grey or				Use this jack on
					the rear panel
	black striped
					to connect
	or black	striped	Red/grey blackor	stripedblack
					orWhite/grey

another active subwoofer other than the

one supplied.

Purple/grey striped

Blue/grey or black striped

Grey/black striped

Subwoofer

SUBWOOFER	Right	Left
CONTROL
Use this jack on
the rear panel to
connect to the
subwoofer	Rear Speakers
control cable	(Surround Sound)
(red/black
striped) of the
subwoofer.

Connections and Setup

Digital Connections

The digital audio jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals when compatible components are connected.

Optical Digital In (Audio)

Connect to optical digital output of DVD, SAT or other compatible devices using the optical Fiber Cable (not included).

DVD/SAT/CAB

Coaxial Digital In (Audio)

Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD, SAT or other compatible devices using the coaxial digital cable (included).

DVD/SAT

DVD/SAT/CAB

TV Connections

TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (not included) for inputting audio signals.

	TV
	RF cable
RF in	RF out
	RF modulator
	Audio out
	Audio cable
	Audio in

The illustration shown above may varies from your actual RF modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual.

Connecting the Antennas

Connect the AM and FM antennas to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel.

They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception. For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length. For AM reception, rotate the antenna horizontally to get better 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.Insert the antenna wires into the terminal and release the tabs to secure the wires in place.

4.Make sure the white wire on the AM loop antenna is inserted into the AM LOOP terminal and other wire is inserted into the ground loop terminal.

Connections and Setup

Positioning Speakers

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	1
	2
	1
3	4

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)

Front speakers carry primarily music and sound effects.

2. Center

In surround mode, the center speaker carries most of the dialog as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and

right speakers.

3. Surround (Rear Speakers)

The rear speakers’ 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 heighten the action on the screen.

Magnetic Shielding

Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion. Front speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.

Note: Place the rear speakers and subwoofer a foot or more away from

TV when using the Front Surround sound Effect (FSsE).

Front Speaker Placement

Follow the suggestions for speaker placement below to get the best results.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Alignment

Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not ahead of them.

A

B

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Angle

Place the left and right speakers to form a 45degree angle with your favorite viewing position to duplicate the soundtrack

mixer’s perspective.

Height

The midand 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 on top (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Connections and Setup

	Better Surround Placement	Front Surround Mode
	Location	Speaker Placement
	If possible, place surround speakers to either	Configuration 1
	side of the listening area, not behind it.
		Follow the suggestion for speaker placement in
	Height	the section before.
	If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3
	feet above viewers. This helps to minimize
	localization effects.
	Aiming
	Aim surround speakers straight across the	1
	room, not down at viewers, to help create a
	more open, spacious surround sound field.
		Configuration 1
		Configuration 2
		If placing the rear speakers (surround speakers)
		at the back is not a good choice for you, you
	Courtesy Dolby Laboratories	can use the Front Surround sound Effect(FSsE).
		Follow the following instruction for setting
	Alternative Surround Placement	the speakers. (See section “Front Surround
		Sound Effect (FSsE) Setting” under “Advanced
	Rear wall	Sound Control” for details).
	If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim	Mounting the Speakers
	the speakers at each other (A), towards the
	front (B) or towards the sidewalls (C, D).	1. Place the front speaker upside down.
	Experiment with placement until sounds seem	2. Slide in the hinge to the bottom of the front
	to surround you, rather than come from	speaker until the ‘click’ sound is heard.
	behind you.	3. Slide in the rear speaker to the hinge until
		the ‘click’ sound is heard.
		4. Attach the supplied speaker stand to the
		top of the front speaker.
		Note: Match the front left and rear left
		speakers together and match the front right
		and rear right speakers together.
	Courtesy Dolby Laboratories	1	Hinge	2
		Top
	No adjacent walls
	Surround speakers can go on stands facing
	each other to approximate sidewall mounting		Front
	(A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area,		Speaker
	aimed upwards; they can go right on the floor,
	or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as
	on end tables (B).	Bottom

Connections and Setup

3	4	Note: Place the rear speakers and
		subwoofer a foot or more away from TV
Rear		when using the Front Surround sound
		Effect (FSsE).
Speaker

Disconnecting the Speakers
1. To unlock the speakers, press and hold the
hinge spring as illustrated below.
2. Slide out the rear speaker from the hinge.
3. Press and hold the two hinge springs.
4. Slide out the hinge from the front speaker.
Front
Speaker	2
1
Adjusting the Angle of the Speakers	Hinge Spring
To achieve the best Front Surround sound
Effect (FSsE), adjust the mounted front left and
the rear left speakers to the left for an angle of
25o - 45o from the center.	Press
	and
Adjust the mounted front right and rear right	hold
speakers to the right in the same way.
3	4
Front
Speaker

Hinge Spring

Rear Speaker

Press and hold

Rear

Speaker

After adjusting the angle, the speaker should

look like this illustration.

Front

Speaker

Configuration 2