RCA RT2870R User Manual

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User Manual

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Printed in China

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is
wider than the other) and only  ts 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  t, contact a quali ed electrician to
change the outlet, or use a di erent one. Do not
attempt to bypass this safety feature.

RT2870R

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING
SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

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

FCC INFORMATION

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 o 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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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WARNING: Changes or modi cations 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.

GAME

GAME

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

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

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

Leave su cient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10cm on either side and

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at the back, as well as 7cm above it are ideal.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of •
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Main plug is used as disconnect device and it •
should remain readily operable during intended
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains completely, the mains plug should
be disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.

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.

Technical Speci cation

Product: Audio Receiver with Dolby Digital
Brand : RCA

Electrical Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 90 Watts

This Home Theater has earned
the ENERGY STAR.

Headset Safety

Do not play your headset at a high volume.

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Hearing experts warn against extended high­volume play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce

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volume or discontinu use.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily

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discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air type

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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

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headphone can cause hearing loss.

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

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Important Safety Instructions

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

Please read and save for future reference.

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.

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Keep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with a dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

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accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such

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as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (Including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

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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  t into your wall outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on

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or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories speci ed by

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the manufacturer.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

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table speci ed 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

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or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.

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Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as the power
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  lled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave su cient 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
 ow 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

di erent batter y type, 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  re 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 a proper manner, according
to your state/provincial and local regulations.

D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine,  re or the like.

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Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Connections and Setup

• 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 pair of front speaker stands (for use in Front
Surround Sound Con guration only)

• One pig-tail antenna wire

• One AM loop antenna

• One coaxial digital cable

• One pair of audio cable for analog connections

• One English & one Spanish user manuals

Left and right
rear speakers

control with

User manual

GAME

AM/FM GAME/LINE-IN

TV VCR DVD SAT/CAB

SOURCE

Remote

batteries

BD

Front
speaker
stands

Subwoofer

Pig-tail

antenna wire

AM loop antenna

GAME

Main unit

Left and right

front speakers

Center speaker

Coaxial digital

cable

Audio cable for
analog connections

Setup and Maintenance of the Unit

Provides spaces for su cient 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 using 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 ampli er near the top shelf of the stand
so heated air rising from it will not a ect other
components. If you have a satellite receiver, you
should place it on the top shelf.

Connecting to Audio Components

Note: If your TV has digital audio output, you can connect it
to one the unit’s digital audio inputs, instead of using analog
connection.

SAT

BD

BD

II

II

COAXIAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

DVD SAT / CAB BD

Digital Input

Connect components, such as DVD players, Satellite receiver/
Cable boxes, BD (Blu-ray Disc
outputting Dolby Digital (Surround Sound) or standard PCM
(Stereo) format digital signals.

Note: “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.

Digital Connection

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This unit provides two optical and one coaxial digital input jacks for the connection of your
components that have digital audio outputs.

• To connect DVD player, Satellite receiver, Cable box, Blu-ray Player, or TV that has a digital audio
output, use a coaxial digital (included) or an optical digital cable (not included) to carry the audio
signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality.

• A separate optical or coaxial cable is needed for each digital connection.

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

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) Players or TV’s, capable of

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 Home Theater’s ampli er.

Center Speaker

Subwoofer

Purple and Black

Grey and Black

Right

Rear Speakers

(Surround Sound)

Blue and Black

Left

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Front Speakers

Right Left

Green and Black

Red and

Black

White and

Black

SUBWOOFER

AUDIO OUT

Use this jack on
the rear panel
to connect an
active subwoofer
other than the
one supplied.

Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Connections and Setup

Digital Connections

The digital audio jacks can accept Dolby Digital (Surround Sound) or PCM (Stereo) signals when compatible
components are connected.

BD/DVD/SAT/CAB/TV/GAME

Optical Digital In (Audio)
Connect to optical digital output of Cable box, Satellite receiver, DVD, Blu-ray player,
TV or other

Cable box

DVD player

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 antennas 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 the other
wire is inserted into the ground loop terminal.

compatible devices using the Optical Fiber Cable (not included).

Coaxial Digital In (Audio)
Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD, Cable box, Satellite
receiver, TV or other compatible devices using the Coaxial Digital
Cable (included).

BD/DVD/SAT/CAB/TV/GAME

BD/DVD/SAT/CAB/TV/GAME

COAXIAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2

DVD SAT / CAB BD

Positioning Speakers

3

3

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)

Front speakers carry primarily music and sound
e ects.

2. Center

In surround mode, the center speaker carries most
of the dialog as well as music and e ects.
It should be set between the left and right
speakers.

3. Surround (Rear Speakers)

The surround speakers’ overall sound balance
should be as close as possible to the front speakers.
Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly
distributed sound  eld.

4. Subwoofer

A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful
low bass e ects (explosions, the rumble of
spaceships, etc.).

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1

2

1

Magnetic Shielding

Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set
must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent
picture distortion. Center speaker provided with
this unit is 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
E ect (FSsE).

Front Speaker Placement

For best results, follow the speaker placement
below.

Alignment

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

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 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.

A

B

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

Better Surround Placement

Location

If possible, place surround speakers to either side of
the listening area, not behind it.

Height

If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization
e ects.

Aiming

Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
spacious surround sound  eld.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

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
towards the sidewalls (C, D).
Experiment with placement until sounds seem to
surround you, rather than come from behind you.

Courtesy Dolby Laboratories

No adjacent walls

Surround speakers can go on stands facing each
other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to
the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed upwards;
they can go right on the  oor, or preferably, a few
feet o the  oor such as on end tables (B).

Front Surround Mode Speaker Placement

Con guration 1

Follow the suggestion for speaker placement in the
section before.

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Rear

Speaker

1

Front

Speaker

Rear

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Front

Speaker

Speake

1

Con guration 2

If placing the rear speakers (surround speakers) at
the back is not a good choice for you, you can use
the Front Surround sound E ect (FSsE). Follow the
following instruction for setting the speakers.

Mounting the Speakers

- Place the front speaker upside down and attach
the supplied speaker stands to the top of the
front speakers.

- Slide in the hinge to the bottom of the front
speaker until the 'click' sound is heard.

- Slide in the rear speaker to the hinge until the
'click' sound is heard.

Note: Match the front left and rear left
speakers together and match the front

right and rear right speakers together.

2

Speakers stand

1

Bottom

Top

Hinge

Front

Speaker

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Adjust the Angle of the Speakers

To achieve the best Front Surround sound E ect
(FSsE), adjust the mounted front left and the rear
left speakers to the left for an angle of 25
from the center.

Adjust the mounted front right and rear right
speakers to the right in the same way.

Rear

4

Note:

Place the rear speakers and subwoofer a
foot or more away from TV when using
the Front Surround sound E ect (FSsE).

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.

Press

and

hold

2

4

o

- 45o

1

Hinge Spring

3

Hinge Spring

Press

and
hold

After adjusting the
angle, the speaker
should look like this
illustration.

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General Controls

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T

1

2

3

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9

10

General Controls Operating Your Unit Operating Your Unit

Main Unit

GAME

1. ON/STANDBY

Turns on / o the unit. When the unit is turned
on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before
powered o .

2.

/ (TUNING buttons)

Tunes in to desired stations in AM/FM mode.

/ (PRESET buttons)

3.

Selects preset stations in AM/FM mode.

4. GAME jacks

Connect game consoles or other AV products that
have AUX audio outputs.

5. LINE IN

Connect portable audio devices or other AV
products that have a LINE-OUT jack.

/ (SURROUND buttons)

6.

Selects among digital sound processors. (STEREO,
HALL, CHURCH, CLUB, STADIUM, STUDIO, DOLBY
PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II
MOVIE)

7. DVD, TV, SAT-CAB, AM/FM, VCR, BD and
GAME/LINE-IN (SOURCE buttons)

Selects sound source.

8. Headphone jack

9. MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the volume.

GAME

10. SUBWOOFER

Selects among subwoofer output levels. (SOFT
SUBWOOFER, BALANCE SUBWOOFER, STRONG
SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER)

Remote Control

Install two “AAA” batteries in the remote control
prior to use.

1. ON•OFF

Turn on/o the unit.

2. SLEEP

Selects sleep time.

3. NIGHT

Selects among night mode options (DRC OFF,
SOFT and ON) which compresses the volume
di erence between normal voices and sounds
such as explosions. (Available only during Dolby
digital signal playback)

4. TEST TONE

Speaker test tone setting. Refer to “Advanced
Sound Control” for details.

5. SURROUND

Selects digital sound processors. (STEREO, HALL,
CHURCH, CLUB, STADIUM, STUDIO, DOLBY PL
EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II
MOVIE)

1

13

14
15

16

17

18
19

20

AM/FM GAME/LINE-IN

21

TV VCR DVD SAT/CAB

SOURCE

6. DISTANCE

Adjusts the speakers’ listening distance.

/ / /

7.

• Press / to select among setting items in Setup
mode.

• Press

/ to adjust the values when the display

shows the setup you want to change.

• Press OK to con rm your selection.

8. LEVEL

Speaker level setting. Refer to “Advanced Sound
Control” for details.

2
3
4
5

6

7

8
9

10

11

12

BD

9. SUBWOOFER

Selects among subwoofer sound levels. (SOFT
SUBWOOFER, BALANCE SUBWOOFER, STRONG
SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER)

10. MEM + / MEM -

Selects programmed stations in AM/FM mode.

11. TUNER +

Press to turn up the radio frequency in AM/FM
mode.

12. EQ buttons

Selects among preset equalizer mode (POP, FLAT,
JAZZ, CLASSIC, ROCK, BASS and TREBLE). Press the
corresponding button to select the desired sound
mode. This function is only available in Stereo mode.

13. Number buttons

Directly accesses a preset station in AM/FM mode.

14. MEMORY

Stores stations as preset stations in AM/FM mode.

15. MONO/ST

Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in FM
mode.

16. SETUP

Enters Setup mode. Use
options.

17. MUTE

Mutes all sound.

18. VOL + / VOL -

Adjusts the volume.

19. EXIT

Exits the current setting.

20. TUNER -

Press to turn down the radio frequency in AM/FM
mode.

21. Source buttons

Selects audio sources.

/ to select among setup

Selecting Source

When one of the SOURCE buttons on the front
panel or on the remote control is pressed, the
corresponding input will be activated.

The unit acts as a switching device between all the
sources that are plugged into it.
Example 1:
If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD
jack on the unit, press DVD on the front panel
or on the remote control to receive the sounds
transmitted by the DVD.

Example 2:
If a VCR is connected to the VCR jack of the unit,
press VCR on the front panel or on the remote
control, the sound from the VCR will be selected.

You can connect up to 7 audio sources to this
ampli er:

SOURCE
buttons on
front panel
DVD

GAME/LINE-IN GAME/LINE-IN

The source name you selected will be shown on
the display.

• Your unit has a built-in tuner. Just connect the

appropriate antenna to the back of the unit
and you will be able to listen to radio stations.
(For details, please refer to Radio section)

• Connections at the back panel can be
interchanged depending on whether sources
have the same audio input.

SOURCE buttons
on remote
control
DVD
SAT/CAB SAT/CABSAT-CAB
BD BD BD
TV TVTV
AM/FM built-inAM/FM
VCR VCRVCR

Notes:

Corresponding
connector at the
rear panel
DVD

LINE- IN & GAME jacks
on the front panel

Example: Connecting a Blu-ray Player

1. Connect the optical digital audio out jack of Blu­ray player to OPTICAL 2 jack on the rear panel of
the unit.

2. Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the
unit or press ON•OFF on the remote control to
switch on the unit.

3. Press BD on the main unit or remote control to
select the DVD source.

4. Switch ON the Blu-ray player and start playback.

5. Set the sound mode if needed (see “Advanced
Sound Control” for details).

Example: Connecting a TV to a digital
input

1. If TV has an OPT output, connect it to the
OPTICAL 1 jack on the rear panel of the unit.

2. Press ON•OFF on the remote control to switch
on the unit.

3. Press TV button to select TV mode.

4. Press the SETUP button to show setup options.

5. Press / until ANALOG, OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2
or COAXIAL is displayed.

6.

Press / to select among ANALOG / OPTICAL 1
OPTICAL

2 / COAXIAL to match your connection
(OPTICAL1). Your selection will be stored for future
use automatically.

7.

Switch on the TV.

RADIO

The unit has a built-in tuner that allows for AM/FM
radio function.

Connect the FM antenna and the AM loop antenna
at the back of the unit. Rotate the AM loop for
better reception.

Automatic Tuning

1. Press AM/FM.

2. Press and hold TUNER+ or TUNER- button on
the remote control or
front panel of the unit until the auto searching
starts. Searching stops when the system tunes in
a station. (Once the FM station that broadcasts
Stereo sound is found, STEREO is displayed.)

or button on the

3. Repeat step 2 to tune to another radio station.

4. To prematurely stop the searching function,
press TUNER+ or TUNER- button on the remote
control.

5.

Adjusting the volume by pressing VOL +/ VOL -.

Manual Tuning

Press TUNER+ or TUNER- button on the remote
control or
unit repeatedly to tune a desired frequency.

or button on the front panel of the

Automatic Preset Programming

The unit can preset 30 FM stations and 30 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.

1. Press AM/FM to enter the AM/FM mode.

2. Press and hold AM/FM for two seconds to start
automatic preset programming.

3. Radio frequencies will be browsed and radio
stations stored automatically. When all the
available radio stations are stored or all 60 preset
stations (30 for AM and 30 for FM) memory
locations are full, the auto preset programming
function will stop.

/

Manual Preset

1. Press AM/FM to select the desired radio mode.

2. Press and hold TUNER+/TUNER- button on the
remote control or
panel of the unit until the system tunes in a
station.

3. Press MEMORY. While the Program Preset
number is still  ashing, input your desired
preset number using the numeric buttons, then
press MEMORY to store it.

/ button on the front

Select Preset Stations

1. Press AM/FM to enter the Tuner mode with
selecting AM or FM band.

2. Press

/ on the main unit repeatedly or
directly press MEM + / MEM - button on the
remote control to search for the preset stations.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.

Tips:

When you tune at a weak FM station

•
manually, press MONO/ST on remote
to switch from Stereo to Mono mode.
will reduce the background noise.

• If there is any interference, change the
antenna’s position until ideal sound
reception is obtained. TV and other
electronic
interference, so try to position the antenna
away from them.

devices could be the cause of

control

This

GAME

1. Connects audio out jacks of the
GAME jacks on the front panel

2. Press the GAME/LINE-IN button on the front
panel repeatedly to select GAME mode.

TV game to the

of the unit.

LINEIN

1. Connects one end of the 3.5mm stereo cable
(not included) to the LINEIN connector on the
front panel of the unit and the other to the line
out or headphone jack on an external source.

2. Press GAME/LINE-IN on the front panel to
select LINE-IN mode.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

You can set the system to turn o at a preset time,
so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can
preset the time in 30-minutes increments.

1. Press SLEEP button on the remote control.

2. Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display
(the remaining time) changes by 30 minutes.

3. When you set the sleep timer, "SLEEP" icon will
be shown on the front panel display.

• To change the remaining time, press SLEEP
repeatedly to select the desired time.

• To clear the preset sleep time, press the SLEEP
button until SLP OFF appears.

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 a 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. Di erent from Dolby ProLogic in that only
four channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre and
Rear) are used, the new system provides stereo
separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, Rear­Left). Adding the subwoofer channel to the 5
channels for bass sounds (counted as 0.1 channel)
results in 5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) input Dolby
Digital for that bring you the most sophisticated
sound enjoyment.

Dolby Pro Logic II

The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to
steer the Left, Center, Right and Surround left
and right channel audio signals and uses all  ve
speakers to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic
program source, such as TV and VCR.
Dolby Pro Logic II includes Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Music and Dolby Pro
Logic Emulation.

You can use this mode with any stereo program
source (such as VCR/TV) to enjoy multi-channel
sound experience.

Front Left

Speaker

Front Left Speaker

Rear Left Speaker

Rear Left

Speaker

Center Speaker

Center Speaker

Listening

Zone

Front Right

Speaker

Front Right Speaker

Rear Right Speaker

Rear Right

Speaker

Subwoofer

Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

Stereo

Front Left

Speaker

Front Left Speaker

Listening

Zone

The Stereo mode uses the two main channel
outputs from the front speakers and subwoofer
speaker. Use this mode if you have connected the
front speakers only.

DSP (Digital Sound Processor)

These digital sound e ects resemble sounds in a
real environment such as (STEREO, HALL, CHURCH,
CLUB, STADIUM, STUDIO, DOLBY PL EMULATION,
DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE). DSP
automatically converts analog audio signals to
digital ones which enables you to adjust the sound
without degrading the sound quality. Di erent
modes will give you di erent feels of size and types
of listening environment.

Dynamic Bass Ampli ed System (dBas)

With “Dynamic Bass Ampli ed System“ (dBas),
the discrete ampli er is located in the unit so the
subwoofer keeps the power needed to reproduce
powerful e ects. Four settings are available: SOFT,
BALANCE, STRONG and POWERFUL.

Press SUBWOOFER to select the subwoofer (dBas)
e ects level according to your needs.

Front Right

Speaker

Front Right Speaker

Subwoofer

Advanced Sound Control Advanced Sound Control

Fine Setting of the Components

You can select the surround mode by pressing
SURROUND repeatedly to select among di erent
options. (STEREO, HALL, CHURCH, CLUB, STADIUM,
STUDIO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC,
DOLBY PL II MOVIE)

The default surround modes for di erent
components are listed in the table below. The unit
will keep the last selection in memory.

Source Input

DVD

V

GAME

Digital Inputs

The Home Theater has three digital audio inputs
for DVD, SAT/CAB, BD, TV or GAME sources.
The default input for DVD is the Coaxial Digital
input, while the default inputs for SAT-CAB and
BD are the Optical 1 and Optical 2 Digital Input
respectively. However, if you need to assign a
source to a di erent input:

1.

Select the source (DVD, SAT/CAB, BD, TV or GAME).

2. Press the SETUP button to show setup options.

3. Press / until OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2 or COAXIAL
is displayed.

4.

Press / to select among OPTICAL 1/ OPTICAL 2 /
COAXIAL to match your connection. Your selection
will be stored for future use automatically.

Select this setting to play digital signals from a
DVD, SAT/CAB, BD, TV or GAME source.

Source
DVD

V
AM/FM
VCR
GAME

If digital input
(optical or coaxial)
is selected
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital N/ASAT-CAB
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
AM/FM StereoAM/FM
N/A Pro Logic II MovieVCR
Dolby Digital
N/ALINE-IN

If analog input is
selected

N/A

N/ABD
Pro Logic II Movie

Pro Logic II Movie
Pro Logic II Music

Default input
Coaxial (DVD: COAX)
Optical1 (SA T: OPT1)SAT-CAB
Optical2 (BD: OPT2)BD
Analog (TV: ANL)
Built-in tuner
Analog (VCR)
Analog

(GAME: ANL)

AnalogLINE-IN

(LINE-IN)

Analog Inputs

The Home Theater has three analog audio inputs:
TV, VCR, GAME and LINE-IN.

Note:
To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound, press the
SURROUND buttons until “Dolby PL II MOVIE”
appears on the Display.
To play Dolby Digital sound, the source must be
connected to the unit via the optical or coaxial
terminal.

Fine Setting of the Speakers

All the basic settings have already been pre-set for
the speakers included in the box.

Also, to make the surround sound more e ective
and suit the acoustic conditions in your listening
room, you may need to delay the signal coming
from some of the speakers. Channel delay
compensates for center or surround speakers that
are closer to the listening position than the front
speakers.

Testing and Adjusting Speaker Loudness

The TEST TONE button on the remote control
allows

you to adjust each speaker volume level
individually
environment.

1. Press the TEST TONE button.

2. A tone will be heard at each speaker, one speaker

at a time.

3. Press the

adjust the level of the speaker that is playing
the tone at the particular moment. The Home
Theater’s display will also indicate which speaker
is playing the tone at any particular moment.

4. Press Exit button to exit this mode.

Adjusting Speaker Loudness Without Using
Test Tones

1. To adjust individual speaker volume level, press

LEVEL on the remote control.

2. Continue to press LEVEL on the remote control

to select the speaker to be adjusted, then press
the

3. Press Exit button to exit this mode.

to suit your particular listening

/ button on the remote control to

/ buttons to adjust the level.

Speaker Con gurations

You can also change the setup of the speakers. Use
a subwoofer to enjoy optimum sound.

For optimum surround experience measure the
distance between the speaker and your favorite
listening position. Press DISTANCE to adjust the
speakers’ distance.

1. Press the DISTANCE button to show setup
options.

2. Continue to press the DISTANCE button until
the speaker you want to adjust is displayed.

3. Press / to change the speaker settings. Your
selection will be stored automatically.

4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set up the next speaker.
You may adjust the distance within the following
ranges:

• Front Speaker distance (FRNT): 0-30ft

• Center Speaker distance (CNTR): 0-30ft

• Rear Speaker distance (SURR): 0-30ft

5. When set up is done, wait for  ve seconds to
automatically save your settings or press any
buttons to save your selection and set up
mode.

Factory Default Speaker Distance Settings

• Front Speakers (FRNT): 15ft

• Center Speaker (CNTR): 10t

• Rear Speakers (SURR): 10ft

Front

Lch

L/S

Left

Rear

Left

Center

Cch

Front
Right

R/S

Rear

Right

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Troubleshooting Tips

Center / Surround Speaker Setup

1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control
to show setup options.

2. Press

/

3. Press / to select between YES and No.

until CTR YES or SUR YES is displayed.

Notes:

• CTR stands for Center Speaker selection
while SURR stands for Surround Speaker
selection.

By default, the Center and Surround

•
Speakers

are set to YES. If you decide not to
use them, set the ones you do not intend to
use to NO so that the sound performance is
not a ected.

Home Theater’s Display Dimmer Control

1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control
to show setup options.

2. Press

/

3. Press / to select between 0 and 1.

Rch

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until DIMMER 0 is displayed.

Unit / AM / FM Operation

ST indicator is o .

• Adjust the antenna.

• Press MONO / ST 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.

There is interference to FM reception.

• Turn off other electrical unit (e.g. DVD, CD player) near the unit.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.

• 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.

General

No audio.

• Make sure the speakers are connected.

• Check the input connections.

• Check the power cord connections.

• Make sure MUTE 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.

Not getting audio from all speakers.

• Check your Surround Mode setting (under Advanced Sound Control section of this book). Your Home
Theater has a number of different SURROUND MODE settings, it defaults to modes most suited to the
type of audio content being played – however you can change these settings. Some of these modes,
(such as DOLBY DIGITAL, and Dolby PROLOGIC II), will cause all speakers to be active, while other modes,
(such as STEREO and 3-STEREO), will cause your rear speakers to be inactive. You can always test your
Home Theater amplifi er - and each speaker, by using the built-in TEST TONE generator (press TEST TONE
button on remote control).

Care and Maintenance

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

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.

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 di erent battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in  re, 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.

• No object  lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• No naked  ame sources such as lighted candles, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Technical Speci cations

Ampli er Section:

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion
Front, Rear and Center Channel: 167 Watts per channel (1kHz, 8)
Subwoofer Channel: 167 Watts (100Hz, 8)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 1000 W

Muting Attenuation: 65 dB
Frequency Response: 200Hz /3dB, 1KHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10Hz/-3dB, 80Hz ref.
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65 dB (Dolby Digital mode)

AM Tuner Section:

Frequency Response: 2kHz +/-6dB, 1kHz ref.
Usable Sensitivity: 800uV/m @ S/N 20dB
Signal to Noise: 38dB
IF Rejection: 35dB

FM Tuner Section:

Frequency Response: 15kHz +/-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Quieting: 24dBu
Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono)
IF Rejection: 50dB

Dimensions (H x W x D mm) :

Unit: 140 x 430 x 347
Front and Surround Speakers: 200 x 77 x 85
Center Speaker: 85 x 300 x 77
Subwoofer: 360 x 195 x 328.5

Limited Warranty Limited Warranty

AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the

original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVC products purchased in the United States or Canada are warranted to be free from defects in

materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the
unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and
products, at AVC’s sole discretion.

During a period of one year from the e ective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor
to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty ser vice in the United
States or Canada, you must  rst call our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873, during the hours

listed in the box below. The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured

replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center
for one year from the e ective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an
additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit
to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs.
The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing
material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Responsibility

(1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
(2) These warranties are e ective only if the product is purchased and operated in the United States

or Canada.

(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product

or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse,
accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with
the product, or to product which has been altered or modi ed without authorization of AVC, or
to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and  tness for
a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above.
With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty
is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of
manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC be
liable for consequential or incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms
of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce
any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or
Canada or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitation
does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.

This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from
state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an
action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above provisions may not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at

www.RCAav.com

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.

Model no. ............................................................................... Product name .........................................................................

Type of set. .........................................................................................................................................................................................

Serial no. ................................................................................. Invoice no. ...............................................................................

Date purchased .................................................................... Dealer name ...........................................................................

FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT www. RCAav.com

Speci cations and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

Out of Warranty

Please visit online help at

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has

http://www.RCAav.com

expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873 or
www.RCAav.com
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm, Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern
time.

Important:

You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product
to our Product Returns Center.

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