RCA RV3693 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
RV3693
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
Safety Information
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
personal injury.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the TV.
Operate audio/video receiver only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose this receiver to rain or moisture.

Table of Contents

First Things First ...................................................... 3
Operating the Receiver .......................................... 7
Tuning the Receiver ........................................................................ 8
Tuning.............................................................................................. 8
Auto Tuning .................................................................................... 8
Storing Stations in Memory ........................................................... 8
Preset Scanning ............................................................................... 9
Balancing the Speaker System ..................................................... 10
Using Swap Audio......................................................................... 11
Tour of the Receiver .............................................. 13
Front Panel .................................................................................... 14
Front Panel Displays...................................................................... 16
Universal Remote Control ............................................................ 18
Back Panel ..................................................................................... 24
Programming the Remote ................................. 25
Programming the Universal Remote ........................................... 26
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a TV................. 26
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a VCR .............. 28
Programming the Universal Remote to Control An Audio
Component.......................................................................... 30
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Cable Box .... 32
Programming the Universal Remote to Control a
Laserdisc Player ................................................................... 34
Programming the Universal Remote to Control an
RCA DSS® Receiver............................................................... 35
Programming the Universal Remote to Control A Satellite ....... 35
Programming the AUX button on the Remote .......................... 36
Appendix A: Connecting Your Receiver ....... 37
Things to know before connecting the components ................. 38
Using the Subwoofer Connections .............................................. 38
Connecting a TV and VCR ............................................................ 39
Connecting an RCA DSS® Receiver ............................................... 40
Connecting a Laserdisc Player ...................................................... 41
Connecting a Second VCR ............................................................ 42
Connecting a Camcorder or Video Camera................................. 43
Connecting a Compact Disc Player .............................................. 44
Connecting a Tape deck or Minidisc player ................................ 45
Connecting Antennas ................................................................... 46
Connecting Speakers .................................................................... 47
Main Speakers ............................................................................... 47
Rear Speakers ................................................................................ 47
Center Speaker.............................................................................. 47
Connecting Speakers to the Receiver .......................................... 47
Connecting The Subwoofer ......................................................... 47
DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
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Appendix B: Speaker Placement ....................... 48
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide ............. 49
Appendix D: Care and Cleaning ......................... 51
Appendix E: FCC Information............................ 52
Appendix F: Limited Warranty ........................ 53
Appendix G: Equipment Specifications ......... 54
Appendix H: Preset Station List Form ........... 56
Index ............................................................................ 57
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First Things First

Hi, my name is Susan …
...and I wrote this user manual along with the help of the engineers, designers and product managers. We worked hard to make sure that you have a rewarding experience using this RCA A/V receiver.
read the first four chapters
The first section of this owner’s manual shows you how to use your audio receiver for the first time. The next three sections tell you about using the receiver’s controls and programming the remote. Use the last sections of the manual to connect your receiver to other components and as a general reference. If you have a specific question, refer to the table of contents or the index.
First Things First
1
Operating the Receiver
2
Tour of the receiver
3
3
Programming the Remote
4
PLEASE READ THE NOTES IN THE TEXT
The engineers and designers gave me some great tips about this audio/video receiver. When a tip applies to the information on a page, I included it in a note box at the bottom of the page.
READ ME…
Note boxes like this one contain helpful and interesting information about using your audio receiver.
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First Things First
CABLE
BOX
IN
OUT
OR ANTENNA
L/MONO RIGHT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 1
VIDEO
L/MONO RIGHT
S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
VIDEO
L/MONO RIGHT
INPUT 3
VIDEO
ANT A SIGNAL SOURCE
ANT B
L/MONO RIGHT
OUTPUT
BRIDGED
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VIDEO
L/MONO RIGHTVIDEO
L/MONO RIGHTVIDEO
FIXED
OUTPUT
TV TUNER
OUTPUT
TV
AUDIO
RECEIVER
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IN OUT
IN OUT
(MONO)
1
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VIDEO
SUB WOOFER OUT
AUDIO
SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
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CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 1 DSS
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Step 1: Unpack the Receiver
Unpack the receiver and the accessories. The accessories packed with the receiver include the RCA Universal Remote (CRK67A1-224875), four batteries, an AM loop antenna, an FM wire antenna, and Important Safeguards.
Step 2: Connect the Receiver
Before you plug in and turn on your audio/video receiver, connect the receiver to the components in your system and connect the speakers.
The next section shows how to connect the receiver to a TV only. If you are going to connect the receiver to a TV and VCR, laserdisc player or other component, see Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver.
For information on connecting your speakers, see Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver. For three suggestions on placing your speakers for the best sound, see Appendix B: Speaker Placement.
TV Only
Do not plug your TV or VCR into the “switched” outlet on the back of the receiver.
You will need: (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable (1) single (yellow) video cable (1) coaxial cable. Connect the cables as shown on the right.
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Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote.
2. Insert the four batteries, matching the + and - ends of each battery with the symbols in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 4: Plug in the receiver
Before you plug in the receiver, connect the other components and speakers.
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.
Step 5: Turn on the receiver
Press the POWER button on the receiver or any device button on the remote.
Read on…
The next section tells you how to operate the receiver. Then, read the section that takes you on a tour of the receiver and remote control.
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Operating the Receiver

If you have questions …
…about the front panel or remote control buttons as you go through this section, refer to Chapter 3, Tour of the Receiver.
First Things First
1
Operating the Receiver
2
Tour of the receiver
3
Programming the Remote
4
Important:
In order to safeguard your hearing, turn the volume down before turning on your receiver.
Also, unless otherwise specified, the buttons mentioned in this chapter are on the remote control.
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Operating the Receiver

Tuning the Receiver

1. Push the AM/FM button to activate the tuner.
2. Press the AM/FM button again to select the AM or FM band.

Tuning

Press the FF button to move up the AM or FM band. Press the REW button to move down the AM or FM band.

Auto Tuning

Use the SEEK feature to automatically search for stations of sufficient strength.
Press INPUT•SEEK. “SEARCH” appears in the display. Beginning at its current frequency, the tuner finds and stops on the next station whose frequency is strong enough to be received. To continue the search, press INPUT•SEEK again.

Storing Stations in Memory

You can store up to 30 AM and FM stations. These stations can be stored in random order. Use the convenient Preset Stations List on page 56 of this guide to note the name and location of the stations you have stored.
To Store a Station
1. Press AM•FM to turn on the receiver.
2. Select the band—AM or FM.
3. Select the station you want to store in memory using the methods described above.
4. Press the PROGRAM button. “MEMORY” blinks in the display. While “MEMORY” is blinking, press number buttons on the remote for the station.
For stations 1, 2 or 3 press 0, then press 1, 2, or 3. For stations 4 through 30, press the numbers directly.
If the Memory indicator on the display turns off before you preset your station selection, press PROGRAM again.
If the receiver is disconnected from its power source, the preset stations are maintained in memory for up to 7 days.
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To Play a Preset Station
Press the appropriate Preset Stations number. For stations 1, 2 or 3 press 0, then press 1, 2, or 3. For stations 4 through 30, press the numbers directly.
Or, press CHAN UP to tune to the next preset station or CHAN DOWN to tune to the previous preset station.

Preset Scanning

Use the P.SCAN (Preset Scan) button on the receiver’s front panel to review the preset stations stored in the tuner’s memory.
Press P.SCAN. “PRESET” and the station’s location in memory appear in the display. The tuner automatically scans all preset stations in order, pausing at each one for approximately 4 seconds.
When the tuner reaches the station you want, press P.SCAN to stop the scanning. If the scan is not interrupted, the tuner reviews all preset stations in order, stopping at the point where the scan began.
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OPERATING the Receiver

Balancing the Speaker System

To reproduce sound effects as they were intended, the speakers must be correctly balanced.
To balance the speakers using the test tone, all speakers must be connected to your receiver. Your receiver must be in the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3 Stereo or Hall Mode.
To balance the speakers
1. Press the TEST button on the receiver front panel. The receiver generates “pink noise” and applies it automatically at 2-second intervals to the left main channel, center channel, right main channel, and left and right rear channels (simultaneously), in that order.
2. As the pink noise is generated, go to the spot in the room where you are most likely to be when listening to your system. The rear Surround sound and center speaker should be adjusted to equal the level of output from the left and right main speakers.
3. Make adjustments by pressing the CENTER•REAR button, and then the + or -button on your remote control or the LEVEL up or down button on the receiver. The output from the selected speaker(s) is adjusted accordingly. The adjustments will be indicated on the receiver’s display as they are made.
Each time you press the + or - button on your remote control or the LEVEL up or down button on the receiver to adjust a channel, the receiver provides you with 4 more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to the next.
4. Press the TEST button again to end the test.
You may not need to check or adjust these levels again unless you move your system, rearrange the speakers, or change your preferred seating location in the room.
*Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Fine tuning is best performed with the remote control so that adjustments can be made from the viewing or listening area.
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Using Swap Audio

Swap audio lets you change the sound from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture-in-picture (PIP) with an external video source.
To Use Swap Audio
When you are watching TV and turn on PIP, you can turn on another video source and swap the sound from the large picture coming from the TV to the small picture coming from the other video source.
1. Press TV on the remote to turn on the TV and put the receiver in TV mode.
2. Press the PIP button. PIP flashes for 4 seconds on the receiver’s front panel. The empty PIP appears on the screen.
3. Activate a video source for the PIP. The picture from the video source appears in the PIP.
4. Press TV.
5. Change to the TV channel you want to watch on the large screen.
6. Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the sound between the large picture and the small picture.
7. To swap the video between the large picture and the small picture, use the SWAP PIP button on the remote.
If you swap the TV picture to the PIP and the other video source to the large picture, you may not be able to swap the audio.
To Change the Video Source and swap the audio
If you want to change the video source for the PIP and want to be able to use SWAP AUDIO:
1. Turn off PIP.
2. Change the video source to another video component connected to the receiver.
3. Press TV to watch the TV.
4. Press PIP. The video source appears in the PIP. The video from the TV appears in the large picture.
5. Press SWAP AUDIO to swap the audio as you want.
The Swap Audio feature may not work with all TV brands with the PIP feature.
If your TV has a PIP feature, see the TV’s user’s guide for instructions for using it.
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Tour of the Receiver

Buttons and connections
This section describes the receiver’s controls and connections, including:
• The front panel
First Things First
1
• The front panel display
• The remote control
• The back panel
Operating the Receiver
2
Tour of the Receiver
3
Programming the Remote
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Tour of the Receiver
POWER
50
VOLUME
SURROUND
PHONES
TUNING
SEEK
P.SCAN
BAND
SPEAKERS
MODE
TEST
CENTER
MODE
DELAY
REAR
CENTER

Front Panel

AM/FM Activates the tuner.
AUDIO SOURCE Selects the component plugged into the
Audio source input. This function is available on the front panel only.
BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers.
BAND Selects the AM or FM radio band.
BASS Accesses Bass mode so that you can adjust the bass using
the LEVEL up and down buttons.
CENTER MODE Lets you select a center mode when using Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo:
Normal Select if you are using a small center speaker. This is the recommended mode.
TREBLE
BASS
DSSVCR 2/LDVCR 1AUDIO SOURCEAM/FMTAPE/MDCDTV
BALANCE
LEVEL
LR
1000
Wide Select if the center speaker is large or the same as the left and right speakers. The full range of Dolby Surround Center Channel is routed to the center speaker.
Phantom Select when there is no center speaker. The signal intended for the center speaker is divided equally between the left and right main speakers. Phantom mode is not available in 3 Stereo mode.
CENTER Selects the center speaker so you can adjust the volume level.
CD Selects the CD player input.
DELAY Lets you choose 15, 20 or 30 milliseconds as the sound
delay in the rear speaker to adjust the audio output for room size. When listening, the closer you are to the rear speakers, the higher you should set the delay. Experiment to achieve the best sound effect for your room. 20ms is recommended.
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DSS Selects the DSS® Receiver input.
LEVEL Lets you adjust the bass and treble levels, and the
rear and center speaker volume levels. Works with the BASS, TREBLE, REAR and CENTER buttons.
P. SCAN Lets you review the preset stations.
PHONES Provides a connection for headphones.
POWER Turns the receiver on or off. The POWER indicator,
located in the center of the button, is red when the receiver is in standby.
REAR Selects the rear speaker(s) so you can adjust the volume level.
SEEK Searches for AM/FM stations of sufficient strength.
TAPE/MD Selects the tape or minidisc player as input.
SPEAKERS Turns on and off the speakers.
SURROUND MODE Selects a Surround Mode:
Dolby Pro Logic Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround
sound with Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video, home theater, TV and some music. This is the recommended mode if you have all speakers.
Dolby 3 Stereo Turns on Dolby Pro Logic surround sound without Surround sound speakers and is suggested for video, home theater, TV and some music.
Hall Turns on Sound system without a center speaker and is suggested for classical music, jazz and other music.
Bypass Turns off the Surround circuitry. Sound is generated without effects—conventional stereo.
TEST Turns on “pink” noise so that you can balance the speakers. Press again to turn off.
TREBLE Accesses Treble mode so that you can adjust the treble using the LEVEL up and down buttons.
TUNING Moves up or down the selected AM/FM band.
TV Selects the TV as input.
VCR1 Selects VCR1 as input.
VCR2/LD Selects the second VCR or laserdisc player as input.
VOLUME Increases or decreases the volume. The indicator
turns green.
When you connect headphones, if you do not want the main speakers on, press the SPEAKERS button to turn them off.
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STEREO
SEEK
REC
MEMORY
Status Indicators
MUTE
TEST

Front Panel Displays

The receiver’s display panel shows the current status of the receiver and choices for some commands.
Status Indicators
PRO LOGIC Dolby* Pro Logic Surround mode is turned on.
kHZ An AM station is selected. MEMORY The receiver is memorizing the frequency of the
selected station.
PRESET kHz
MHz
SPEAKERS OFF PRO LOGIC
mS
MHz An FM station is selected. MUTE The sound is muted. The MUTE symbol blinks in the
front panel display when the sound is muted. PRESET The receiver is tuned to a preset station. The
PRESET symbol blinks in the front panel display when the receiver is scanning , stays on when you are listening to a preset station, and turns off when you manually tune the receiver.
SEEK The receiver is in seek mode and searching for a station.
SPEAKERS OFF The speakers are turned off. STEREO An FM stereo signal is being received. TEST The receiver is in Dolby test mode.
*Dolby and the “Double-D” symbol are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.
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Function Displays
The receiver’s front panel displays function information such as the frequency of the selected station when you press the AM/FM button or change the station, or the selected component as when you press the VCR2/LD button.
Mode Displays
The receiver’s front panel displays mode information such as the selected Surround sound mode or the selected Center mode.
STEREO
Band
PRESET
MHz
Station Frequency
PRO LOGIC
mS
Function Mode
mS
Selected Surround Mode
Selected Center Mode
PRO LOGIC
mS
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VCR
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Universal Remote Control

Your RCA Universal Remote Control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment. To use the remote control effectively, always aim it directly at your receiver.
The remote control operates on four batteries, included with your system. Install them before attempting to operate the remote. Be sure to match the + and - ends of each battery to the symbols shown in the remote’s battery compartment.
Basic Controls
MUTE Turns off the receiver’s sound. Press again to restore the sound.
POWER Turns the AM/FM receiver off with one press. If you have multiple components turned on and not the AM/FM receiver, pressing POWER once turns off the last component turned on. Pressing POWER again turns off all components.
VOL UP and DOWN Increases or decreases the volume.
Receiver Controls
AM•FM Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM band and the FM band.
CTR MODE Changes the Center mode when using Dolby Pro-Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes. Press once and the current mode appears. Press again to change the mode.
DELAY/CH CTRL Selects the amount of Surround Sound delay between the main and rear speakers. Choose from 15, 20 or 30 milliseconds. Press once and the current setting appears. Press again to change the setting.
SURROUND Lets you select a Surround Mode: Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3-Stereo, Hall or By-Pass. Press once and the current mode appears. Press again to change the mode.
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SWAP AUDIO Swaps the audio only from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picture-in-picture (PIP).
Surround Sound Level Controls
+
Increases the volume in rear and center speakers.
Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker. BY-PASS Turns on and off By-Pass mode, which cancels all
Surround sound modes. Sound is generated without effects. REAR•CTR LEVEL Adjusts the balance level of the rear and
center speakers. Press once for Rear. Press again for Center.
Receiver/Tuner Controls
AUX If programmed, turns on another AM/FM brand and puts the remote in AM/FM mode.
CHAN UP and DOWN Tunes the receiver to the next or previous preset station stored in the receiver’s memory.
FF Lets you manually move up the AM/FM band. INPUT•SEEK Searches for and stops on AM/FM stations with
signals of sufficient strength. MENU/PROGRAM Stores the selected station in the
receiver’s memory.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. REW Lets you manually move down the AM/FM band.
TV Controls
+
On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls.
On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls. ANTENNA Changes the antenna input. AUX If programmed, turns on another TV brand and puts the
remote in TV mode. DELAY/CH CTRL In some RCA TV models, lets you control the
channel that appears in the PIP window.
CHAN UP and DOWN Tunes the TV channel up and down. CLEAR Removes any menu from the screen. DISPLAY Displays channel information.
You can program the remote to operate many other brands of audio and video components. See Chapter 4, Programming the Remote for details.
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GUIDE•RDM For some models, brings up 12 small pictures (previews of the next 12 channels in the channel list). Press again to turn off channel guide.
INPUT•SEEK For some TV models, toggles through the available input sources.
MENU/PROGRAM For some models, stores channels in the TV’s memory.
MOVE arrows In some models, when using PIP, moves the small picture to another corner of the screen. Also, used for menu navigation in some TV models.
Number Buttons Let you enter channel numbers and time settings when needed.
PIP Turns on and off picture-in-picture on most RCA TV models with PIP.
POWER Turns the TV off. PREV CH•DISC Returns to the previous channel. RESET•REP Returns picture quality controls to their
original settings. SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits
30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time.
SWAP PIP Swaps the main picture in the PIP window. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. TV MENU Displays the TV’s on-screen menus.
VCR Controls
AUX If programmed, turns on another VCR brand and puts the remote in VCR mode.
CHAN up and down Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the VCR.
CLEAR Resets the tape counter and corrects entries when programming the menus.
DISPLAY Displays channel, time and counter information on the screen.
FF Fast forwards a tape. Also, searches forward while a tape is playing.
INPUT•SEEK For some VCR models, selects line input or tuner.
MENU/PROGRAM Displays the on-screen programming menus.
If you have questions about the use of the remote buttons with another component, refer to the component’s user’s guide.
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Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. PAUSE Pauses a tape. PLAY Plays a tape. POWER Turns the VCR off. PREV CH•DISC Returns to the previous channel. REC Records a tape. REW Rewinds a tape. Also, searches backward while a tape
is playing. SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV waits
30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time.
STOP Stops a tape. VCR1 Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode. VCR2•LD For some VCR models, if programmed, turns on a
second VCR and puts the remote in VCR2 mode.
LaserDisc Player Controls
AUX If programmed, turns on another laserdisc player brand and puts the remote in laserdisc mode.
CHAN up and down Changes to the next higher or lower track on the laserdisc.
FF Scans forward on the laserdisc. Number Buttons Let you change to a specific track. PAUSE Pauses the laserdisc. PLAY Plays a laserdisc. POWER Turns the laserdisc player off. REW Scans backward on the laserdisc. STOP Stops the laserdisc. VCR2•LD For some laserdisc models, if programmed, turns on
the laserdisc player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode.
RCA DSS® Receiver Controls
ANTENNA Toggles between antenna input and RCA DSS® input.
CHAN up and down Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the RCA DSS® System. Steps through the pages in the guide if in guide mode.
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DISPLAY Displays the RCA DSS® header on the screen. When in the guide, lets you select a program. Also, lets you select an option in a menu.
DSS•CABLE Turns on the RCA DSS® receiver, and puts the remote in RCA DSS® mode.
GUIDE•RDM Displays the guide on the screen. MOVE arrows Lets you point to different on-screen menu
items.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. POWER Turns the RCA DSS® receiver off.
CD Player Controls
AUX If programmed, turns on another CD player brand and puts the remote in CD mode.
CD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode. CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player. DISPLAY In some CD models, lets you switch between the
number track information and time information. GUIDE•RDM Activates the Random function, which plays a
random selection of tracks from one or all CDs.
FF Moves forward through the CD one track at a time. MENU/PROGRAM Programs the CD Changer to play up to 32
tracks in any order you choose.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. PAUSE Pauses the CD. PLAY Plays the CD. PREV CH•DISC Selects a disc to be played. Press PREV
CH•DISC and then the CD number using the number buttons. RESET•REP Repeats a track, a CD or an entire program. Press
once to repeat the currently playing track, twice for the CD or program, and three times to turn the function off.
REW Moves backward through the CD one track at a time. STOP Stops the CD from playing.
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Tape Deck Controls
AUX If programmed, turns on another tape deck brand and puts the remote in tape deck mode.
FF Fast forwards the tape. Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. PAUSE Pauses the tape. PLAY Plays the tape. POWER Turns the tape player off. REW Rewinds the tape.
Satellite Receiver Controls
AUX If programmed, turns on another satellite receiver brand and puts the remote in satellite receiver mode.
CHAN up and down Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the satellite receiver.
Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. POWER Turns the satellite receiver off.
The buttons on the Universal Remote may not work on all other brands of components. Experiment with the remote and your components to see which buttons work.
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FM ANT
AM ANT
300 BAL
IN OUT
VCR 1 DSS VCR 1 DSS
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 2/
LD
VCR 2/
LD
AUDIO
SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
IN OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
1
AUDIO
2
SUB WOOFER
(MONO)
OUT
SPEAKERS (8 ) AC OUTLETS
MAIN
CENTER
L
R

Back Panel

AUDIO Connections Provides audio connections for components such as a VCR, TV, CD player, laserdisc player or tape player.
IN Provides audio input from another component.
OUT Sends audio output to another component, such as
a minidisc, tape player or VCR. Sends a signal to the subwoofer.
SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 MIN.)
REAR
L
R
120V 60Hz
SWITCHED 180W, 1.5A MAX
UNSWITCHED 180W, 1.5A MAX
VIDEO Connections Provides video connections for the video portion of another component such as a VCR, TV or RCA DSS® Receiver.
IN Provides video input from another video component.
OUT Sends video output to another video component
such as a VCR.
Monitor Out Sends video output to the TV.
SPEAKERS Provides connection to the speakers.
SURROUND SPEAKERS Provides connection for the
Surround Sound speakers.
AC Outlets One switched AC outlet and one unswitched AC outlet provide A/C power outlets for other components.
FM ANT Provides connection for an FM antenna.
AM ANT Provides connection for an AM antenna.
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Programming the Remote

If you want to use the remote with your TV or other component…
The universal remote already works with most other RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs. However, you can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and audio equipment.
First Things First
1
Operating the Receiver
2
Tour of the Receiver
3
Programming the Remote
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Programming the Remote

Programming the Universal Remote

You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or ProScan VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed.

Programming the Universal Remote to Control a TV

To determine whether you need to program the universal remote, turn on the TV, point the remote at the TV’s remote sensor and press TV. Then, press the POWER, or CHAN UP or DOWN button to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If not, you need to program the remote.
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your TV:
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Look up your TV brand and code number(s) in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote.
3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the TV button, then press POWER to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing TV then POWER.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your TV brand until the TV responds to the remote commands.
This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.
If a battery is removed from the battery compartment of the remote control, all control key functions will return to the original mode.
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Universal Remote TV Codes
Admiral ........................................ 005
Amtron......................................... 064
Akai ...................................... 002, 103
A-Mark ......................................... 102
Anam .................................... 104, 105
Anam National.................... 038, 106
AOC .................... 011, 019, 027, 088,
107
Bell & Howell .............................. 005
Candle ......................... 011, 027, 033
Citizen ................. 011, 027, 033, 064
Colortyme ................... 011, 027, 084
Concerto .............................. 011, 027
Contec/Cony ......036, 037, 040, 042,
064
Craig ............................................. 064
Curtis Mathes ............ 000, 011, 015,
027, 037
CXC ............................................... 064
Daewoo................ 011, 019, 027,112
Daytron ................................ 011, 027
Dimensia ...................................... 000
Electrohome ...... 006, 011, 014, 027,
038, 061, 068
Emerson .............011, 026, 027, 028,
029, 030, 031, 032, 037, 042,
053, 064, 065, 067, 075, 076,
078, 079, 094, 095, 096
Envision................................ 011, 027
Fisher ................... 017, 021, 039, 041
Funai............................................. 064
GE ....................... 000, 008, 009, 011,
012, 027, 038, 068, 086, 089, 091
Goldstar .............003, 004, 006, 011,
019, 027, 037, 050
Hallmark .............................. 011, 027
Hitachi................ 009, 011, 027, 036,
037, 040, 047, 048, 063, 080,
094, 097, 098
Infinity ......................................... 013
JBL ................................................. 013
JC Penney........... 000, 008, 011, 019,
027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088
Jensen .................................. 011, 027
JVC ...................... 012, 024, 036, 037,
040, 048, 051, 074
Kawasho ..................... 002, 011, 027
Kenwood ............ 006, 011, 014, 027
Kloss Novabeam ................. 035, 043
KTV ............................................... 078
Loewe........................................... 013
Luxman ................................ 011, 027
LXI .......................000, 013, 018, 021,
023, 054
Magnavox .......... 006, 007, 010, 011,
013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043,
049, 066, 087, 089
Marants........................................ 013
Marantz .............. 011, 013, 027, 069
Memorex...................................... 005
MGA ................... 006, 011, 014, 019,
022, 027, 041, 056, 061, 068
Mitsubishi .......... 006, 011, 014, 019,
022, 027, 041, 055, 056, 061, 068
MTC ............................. 011, 019, 027
Multivision................................... 081
NAD ...................................... 018, 023
NEC ..................... 011, 014, 019, 027,
038, 084 Panasonic... 012, 013, 038, 086, 111
Philco.................. 006, 007, 010, 011,
013, 016, 019, 027, 033, 035,
037, 038, 043, 087, 089
Philips................. 002, 006, 007, 010,
011, 013, 016, 033, 035, 037,
038, 043, 066, 073
Pioneer............... 011, 027, 045, 062,
093
Portland .............. 011, 019, 027, 037
ProScan ........................................ 000
Proton .................011, 027, 037, 072
Quasar ......................... 012, 038, 092
Radio Shack .......000, 021, 025, 036,
037, 059, 064, 078
RCA .....................000, 006, 011, 019,
027, 034, 038, 044, 046, 088,
100, 101, 109
Realistic........................................ 021
Sampo .................................. 011, 027
Samsung.............006, 011, 014, 015,
019, 027, 036, 037, 077, 110 Sanyo.. 017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058
Scott ............................ 028, 037, 064
Sears ...................000, 006, 011, 014,
017, 018, 021, 023, 027, 039,
040, 041, 051, 071, 083, 095
Sharp ..................011, 020, 025, 027,
037, 052, 053, 059, 060, 108
Signature .............................005, 094
Sony .............................................. 002
Soundesign ................. 011, 027, 033
Sylvania .............. 006, 007, 010, 011,
013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043,
049, 066, 087, 089
Symphonic ...........................064, 076
Tatung .......................................... 038
Technics ........................................ 012
Techwood ............................ 011, 027
Teknika...............011, 019, 027, 033,
036, 037, 040, 066
Telecaption .................................. 090
TMK ...................................... 011, 027
Toshiba ...............018, 021, 023, 040,
071, 077, 085, 090
Universal .............................. 008, 009
Victor............................................ 051
Vidtech................................. 019, 027
Wards .................000, 005, 006, 007,
008, 009, 010, 011, 013, 019,
025, 027, 028, 035, 043, 059,
066, 076, 082, 089
Yamaha ...............006, 014, 019, 027
Zenith ................................... 001, 099
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control a VCR

To determine whether you need to program the universal remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’s remote sensor, and press VCR1. Then, press the POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN button to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, you need to program the remote.
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your VCR:
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote.
3. Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the VCR1 button, then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing VCR1 then POWER.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your VCR brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands.
This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.
To program the VCR2•LD button to control a second VCR, follow these steps but use the VCR2•LD button instead of the VCR1 button.
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Universal Remote VCR Codes
Admiral ....................................... 006
Aiwa ............................................ 015
Akai .................. 003, 017, 022, 023,
063, 066
Audio Dynamics ................. 014, 016
Bell & Howell ............................. 002
Broksonic .................................... 010
Candle .............. 007, 009, 013, 044,
045, 046, 052
Canon ..................................008, 053
Capehart ..................................... 001
Citizen .............. 007, 009, 013, 044,
045, 046, 052
Colortyme ................................... 014
Craig ....................................007, 012
Curtis Mathes .. 000, 007, 008, 014,
015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067
Daewoo..............013, 045, 052, 076
dbx .......................................014, 016
Dimensia ..................................... 000
Dynatech..................................... 015
Electrohome ............................... 027
Emerson ........... 008, 009, 010, 013,
015, 020, 023, 027, 034, 041,
042, 047, 049, 057, 062, 065,
067, 068, 070
Fisher ................ 002, 012, 018, 019,
043, 048, 058
Funai............................................ 015
GE ..................... 000, 007, 008, 032,
037, 053
Goldstar .............009, 014, 046, 060
Harman Kardon ......................... 014
Hitachi................005, 015, 035, 036
Instant Replay ............................ 008
JCL ................................................ 008
JC Penney......... 002, 005, 007, 008,
014, 016, 030, 035, 051, 053
JVC .................... 002, 014, 016, 030,
046, 074
Kenwood ......... 002, 014, 016, 030,
044, 046
KLH .............................................. 073
Lloyd’s ......................................... 015
Logik............................................ 031
Magnavox .......... 008, 029, 053, 056
Marantz ........... 002, 008, 014, 016,
029, 030, 044, 046, 061
Marta........................................... 009
MEI ............................................... 008
Memorex............008, 009, 012, 015
MGA ....................................004, 027
Midland....................................... 032
Minolta ............................... 005, 035
Mitsubishi ........ 004, 005, 027, 035,
040
Montgomery Ward.................... 006
MTC .....................................007, 015
Multitech ...........007, 015, 031, 032
NEC ................... 002, 014, 016, 030,
044, 046, 059, 061, 064
Panasonic........... 008, 053, 075, 077
Pentax ........................ 005, 035, 044
Pentex Research + ..................... 046
Philco.................. 008, 029, 053, 056
Philips.................................. 008, 029
Pioneer....................... 005, 016, 050
Portland ..................... 044, 045, 052
ProScan ....................................... 000
Quartz ......................................... 002
Quasar ................................. 008, 053
RCA ................... 000, 005, 007, 008,
028, 035, 037, 054, 069
Radio Shack/Realistic ...... 002, 006,
008, 009, 012, 015, 019, 027,
043, 053
Samsung........... 007, 013, 022, 032,
042
Sansui .................................. 016, 071
Sanyo...................................002, 012
Scott ................. 004, 013, 041, 049,
068
Sears ................. 002, 005, 009, 012,
018, 019, 035, 043, 048
Sharp ................ 006, 024, 027, 039,
045
Shintom..............017, 026, 031, 055
Signature .................................... 015
Sony ............................ 017, 026, 038
Sylvania ............ 008, 015, 029, 053,
056
Symphonic .................................. 015
Tandy ...................................002, 015
Tashiko ........................................ 009
Tatung ......................................... 030
Teac ............................ 015, 030, 069
Technics ....................................... 008
Teknika...............008, 009, 015, 021
TMK ............................................. 067
Toshiba ............. 005, 013, 019, 048,
049
Totevision ...........................007, 009
Unitech........................................ 007
Vector Research ........ 014, 016, 044
Victor........................................... 016
Video Concepts ......... 014, 016, 044
Videosonic .................................. 007
Wards ............... 005, 006, 007, 008,
009, 012, 013, 015, 025, 027, 031,
035
Yamaha ............ 002, 014, 016, 030,
046
Zenith ................. 011, 017, 026, 072
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control An Audio Component

To program the remote for a remote-controllable audio component, point the remote at the component and press the correct component button: CD for a CD player, TAPE for a tape player, etc. Then, press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN. If the component doesn’t respond, the remote needs to be programmed. Use the codes in the code list on the next page or on the sheet packed with your remote.
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your audio component:
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and corresponding code number in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote.
3. Press and hold the component button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the component button, then press POWER to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button, then POWER again.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote commands.
This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.
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AUDIO Co des
ads: AMP .................... 001
Aiwa: CD ....................... 060
Akai: AMP ............ 002, 008
Denon: CD ....................... 057
Dynamic Bass: AM/FM................ 029
CD ....................... 025
TAPE ........... 026, 027
PHONO ............... 028
Emerson: CD ....................... 066
Fisher AMP .................... 023
CD ....................... 067
Hitachi: CD ....................... 063
JVC: AMP............ 016, 058
AM/FM........ 030, 035
CD ....................... 032
TAPE ........... 033, 034
AUX .................... 031
Kenwood: AMP ............ 017, 074
AM/FM................ 074
CD ....... 067, 070, 077
TAPE ........... 071, 072
PHONO ............... 073
Kyocera: AMP .................... 009
Lotte (NEC): AMP.................... 075
Magnavox: AMP .................... 065
AM/FM................ 065
CD ....................... 061
Marantz: AMP ............ 022, 076
AM/FM................ 076
CD ....................... 068
Mitsubishi: AMP............ 015, 059
AM/FM................ 059
Nakamichi: AMP .................... 020
Onkyo: AM/FM ................ 082
CD ....................... 078
TAPE ........... 080, 081
PHONO ............... 079
Panasonic: AMP .................... 012
AM/FM................ 038
CD ............... 036, 083
TAPE ................... 037
Philips: AMP.................... 062
AM/FM................ 062
CD ....................... 061
Pioneer: AMP .................... 014
AM/FM................ 042
CD ....................... 039
TAPE ........... 040, 041
RCA: AMP .................... 024
AM/FM ................ 003
CD ....... 007, 043, 044
TAPE ................... 006
PHONO ............... 005
AUX ............ 004, 054
Realistic: CD ............... 063, 066
Sansui: CD ....................... 045
Scott: CD ....................... 066
TAPE ........... 055, 056
Sherwood: AMP ............ 011, 013
Sony: AMP .................... 021
AM/FM ................ 049
CD ....................... 046
TAPE ........... 048, 053
PHONO ............... 047
Teac: AMP .................... 010
CD ....................... 069
Technics: AM/FM ................ 052
CD ....................... 050
TAPE ................... 051
Yamaha: AMP ............ 018, 019
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Cable Box

Refer to the cable box connection page or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. You may be able to program the remote for your remote controllable cable box. Use the codes in the code list on the right or on the sheet packed with your remote.
1. Turn on the cable box.
2. Look up the cable box brand and its code number(s) in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with the remote.
3. Press and hold the DSS•CABLE button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the DSS•CABLE button, then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing DSS•CABLE, then POWER again to see if the cable box responds.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your cable box until the cable box responds to the remote commands.
This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.
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Remote Controllable
Cable Box Codes
ABC ...................... 022, 046, 053, 054
Anvision ............................... 007, 008
Cablestar.............................. 007, 008
Diamond ...................................... 056
Eagle..................................... 007, 008
Eastern International................. 002
General Instrument .................... 046
GI 400 .................004, 005, 015, 023,
024, 025, 030, 036
Hamlin........ 003, 012, 013, 034, 048
Hitachi......................... 037, 043, 046
Jerrold ................ 004, 005, 015, 023,
024, 025, 030, 036, 045, 046, 047,
062, 065
Macom ................................. 037, 043
Magnavox .......... 007, 008, 019, 021,
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
NSC ............................................... 009
Oak .............................. 001, 016, 038
Oak Sigma ................................... 016
Panasonic............ 003, 027, 039, 061
Philips................. 007, 008, 019, 021,
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
Pioneer........................ 018, 020, 044
Randtek................................ 007, 008
RCA ....................................... 000, 027
Regal ........................... 003, 012, 013
Regency................................ 002, 033
Samsung....................................... 044
Scientific Atlanta ...... 003, 022, 035,
063, 064
Signature ..................................... 046
Sprucer ......................................... 027
Starcom ........................................ 046
Stargate 2000.............................. 058
Sylvania ................................ 011, 059
Teknika......................................... 006
Texscan........................ 010, 011, 059
Tocom ......... 017, 021, 049, 050, 055
Unika ........................... 031, 032, 041
Universal ..................... 051, 052, 060
Viewstar ............. 007, 008, 019, 021,
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041
Warner Amex .............................. 044
Zenith .................. 014, 042, 057, 061
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player

You may be able to program your remote to control a laserdisc player. Use the codes shown to the right or on the sheet packed with your remote.
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your laserdisc player:
1. Turn on the laserdisc player.
2. Look up the brand and its code number(s) in the code list.
3. Press and hold the VCR2•LD button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the VCR2•LD button, then press POWER to see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing VCR2•LD, then POWER again.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your brand until the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands.
Laserdisc Player Codes
Pioneer................................. 033, 037
ProScan ................................ 033, 037
RCA ....................................... 033, 037
This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.
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Programming the Universal Remote to Control an RCA DSS
®
Receiver
The remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA DSS
®
receiver. A few of the remote buttons used with the RCA DSS receiver are shown below. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver.
Receiver Remote (works like) RCA DSS® Remote
DISPLAY SELECT/DISPLAY PREV CH PREV CH ANTENNA TV/DSS CLEAR CLEAR MENU MENU MOVE ARROWS ARROWS
Programming the Universal Remote to Control A Satellite receiver
1. Turn on the satellite receiver.
2. Look up the satellite receiver brand and corresponding code number(s) in the code list on the right.
3. Press and hold the DSS•CABLE button on the remote.
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
5. Release the DSS•CABLE button, then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the receiver responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing DSS•CABLE, then POWER again.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your receiver until the receiver responds to the remote commands.
®
SATELLITE Receiver Codes
Chaparral ............................. 080, 081
Cheyenne ..................................... 081
Drake.................................... 082, 083
®
RCA DSS General Instruments . 092, 093, 094
RCA ............................................... 000
Realistic........................................ 084
Sierra I,II,III .................................. 081
STS1 .............................................. 085
STS2 .............................................. 086
STS3 .............................................. 087
STS4 .............................................. 088
Toshiba ......................................... 089
Uniden ......................................... 090
Video Cipher II ............................ 091
System ........................ 000
This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.
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Programming the AUX button on the Remote

You can program the AUX button on the remote to control another component. The AUX button can be used to control other brands of audio components, TVs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs.
To program the AUX button, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the component you want to program.
2. Look up the brand and corresponding code number(s) in one of the code list on the previous pages.
3. Press and hold the AUX button on the remote. Then, press the other component button—AM/FM, TAPE, CD, DSS•CABLE, etc.
4. Release the component button, but not the AUX button.
5. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.
6. Release the AUX button, then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, press AUX, then POWER again.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote commands.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

Things to know before connecting the components

• Protect components from power surges.
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the receiver and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Always make sure the color-coded plugs match the color of the terminals in which they are inserted. The connection cable plugs and jacks are color-coded as follows:
Speaker Terminals Red for positive (+) terminals. Black for negative (—) terminals.
First Things First
1
Operating the Receiver
2
Tour of the receiver
3
3
RCA Phono Terminals Red for the right (R) channel. White for the left (L) channel. Yellow for the video (V). Black for the subwoofer.
• Some units may be supplied with connection plugs that are color coded red and black instead of red and white. In this case, the black plug takes the place of the white plug.
Position cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place audio/video cables to the sides of the receiver’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect the components.
• Try not to coil any power cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your receiver.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
120V 60Hz
SWITCHED 180W, 1.5A MAX
UNSWITCHED 180W, 1.5A MAX
AC OUTLETS
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 on the top shelf of the stand so heating air rising from it will not flow around other components. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place it on the top shelf.
Using the “switched outlet”
• When another component is plugged into the “switched” AC outlet on the back of the receiver, the receiver power button will operate the power for the other component.
• Do not plug your TV or VCR in the “switched” outlet on the back of the receiver.

Using the Subwoofer Connections

You can connect the subwoofer outlet jacks to powerful subwoofers, such as the RCA SP3350SW. Connect one of the black terminals on the back of the receiver to the subwoofer’s line input. If the subwoofer has two input jacks, connect the receiver to the input jack labeled “Mono.” If there is no label for Mono, use the right input jack. If a second subwoofer is used, connect it to the remaining receiver output jack.
See the subwoofer’s user’s manual for specific information about adjusting the subwoofer.
AC Outlets
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TV and VCR
This connection provides
• stereo or surround sound from TV programs broadcast in stereo
• stereo, surround sound or mono sound from a VCR
• viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection, you Should have
• (3) paired (red/white) stereo cables
• (3) single (yellow) video cables
• (2) coaxial cables
CABLE
To Connect
BOX
If your TV has more than one video input, make sure the VCR1, VCR2 and DSS buttons tune the TV to the same channel that the receiver monitor out is plugged into.
Refer to the TV’s user’s guide for more information.
IN
OUT
OR ANTENNA
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Using This Connection
To watch TV programs
1. Turn off the VCR.
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To watch or play a tape on the VCR
1. Press VCR1.
2. Press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another
1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.
2. Begin recording.
3. Make sure TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV.
4. Press TV and tune to a channel.
VCR
TV
AUDIO
RECEIVER
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
VIDEO
L/MONO RIGHT
L/MONO RIGHT
L/MONO RIGHT
IN
OUT
LR
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN OUT
VCR 1 DSS VCR 1 DSS
IN OUT
L
R
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
SIGNAL SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
VCR 2/
LD
AUDIO
SOURCE
CD TAPE/MDTV
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
OUTPUT
BRIDGED
INPUT 1
ANT B
ANT A
OUT
IN OUT
FROM
TV TUNER
FIXED
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
1
2
SUB WOOFER
(MONO)
OUT
CH3 CH4
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
L/MONO RIGHT
L/MONO RIGHTVIDEO
L/MONO
RIGHT
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
AUDIO
RECEIVER
RCA DSS
RECEIVER
SATELLITE DISH
OUT TO TV
CH3 CH4
L
S-VIDEO
SATELLITE
IN
VIDEOR
AUDIO
IN FROM ANT
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
1
2
VIDEO
SUB WOOFER OUT
AUDIO
SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
OUT
CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 1 DSS
VCR 2/
LD
VCR 1 DSS
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
TO TV S-VIDEO
RCA DSS® Receiver
This connection provides
• stereo or surround sound from programs broadcast in stereo
• stereo sound from the RCA DSS® receiver.
To use this connection, you must have
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (1) single (yellow) video cable
• (2) coaxial cables
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Using This Connection
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DSS receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components. Also, do not stack the DSS receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifier.
To watch TV programs in stereo
1. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To watch DSS programming
1. Press DSS•CABLE.
2. Tune to a channel.
3. Follow the instructions in the RCA DSS® User’s Guide.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
AUDIO
RECEIVER
LASERDISC
PLAYER
LR
MONO
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
1
2
VIDEO
SUB WOOFER OUT
AUDIO
SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
OUT
CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 1 DSS
VCR 2/
LD
VCR 1 DSS
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
Laserdisc Player
You can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the VCR2/LD connection. Using this connection, you can play a laserdisc in stereo, surround sound.
This connection provides
• stereo or surround sound from the laserdisc
To use this connection, you Should have
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (2) single (yellow) video cables
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Using This Connection
To play the laserdisc
1. Press VCR2•LD.
2. Press PLAY.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
AUDIO
RECEIVER
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
(MONO)
1
2
VIDEO
SUB WOOFER OUT
AUDIO
SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
OUT
CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 1 DSS
VCR 2/
LD
VCR 1 DSS
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
SECOND
VCR
OUT TO TV
CH3 CH4
L
R
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
IN FROM ANT
VIDEO
Second VCR
Using this connection enables you to play a video tape but not record a tape.
This connection provides
• stereo, surround sound, or mono on the VCR
• VCR playback only
To use this connection, you Should have
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (1) single (yellow) video cable
• (1) coaxial cable
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Using This Connection
To play a tape on the second VCR
1. Press VCR2•LD.
2. Press PLAY.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
AUDIO
RECEIVER
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
1
2
VIDEO
SUB WOOFER OUT
AUDIO
SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
OUT
CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 1 DSS
VCR 2/
LD
VCR 1 DSS
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
Camcorder or Video Camera
If your camcorder or video camera does not have an RCA type terminal for audio/video, you can purchase an adapter from an RCA dealer or electronics parts store.
This connection provides
• stereo sound if the camcorder records or plays
in stereo
To use this connection, you should have
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
• (1) single (yellow) video cable
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the
diagram below. If the VCR2•LD connection is being used,
connect the camcorder or video camera to any other available video input.
Using This Connection
To play the camcorder
1. Turn on the camcorder or video camera.
2. Press VCR2•LD.
3. Press PLAY on the camcorder or
video camera.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
AUDIO
RECEIVER
CD
PLAYER
LR
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
1
2
VIDEO
SUB WOOFER OUT
AUDIO
SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
OUT
CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 1 DSS
VCR 2/
LD
VCR 1 DSS
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
Compact Disc Player
This connection provides
• Stereo or surround sound, if available
To use this connection, you should have
• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Using This Connection
To play a CD
1. Turn on the CD player, if the remote is not programmed to control the CD player.
2. Press CD to put the receiver in CD mode.
3. Press PLAY.
The AUDIO SOURCE connection can be used as input for any stereo audio signal.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
AUDIO
RECEIVER
TAPE
DECK
L
IN OUT
RLR
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
1
2
VIDEO
SUB WOOFER OUT
AUDIO
SOURCE
VCR 2/LDMONITOR
OUT
CD TAPE/MDTV
VCR 1 DSS
VCR 2/
LD
VCR 1 DSS
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
(MONO)
Tape deck or Minidisc player
This connection provides
• Stereo or surround sound, if available
To use this connection, you should have
• (2) paired (red/white) stereo cables
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Using This Connection
To play a tape
1. Press TAPE/MD.
2. Press PLAY.
To record a tape
1. Turn on the audio source you want to record.
2. Press RECORD on the tape player.
To play a minidisc
1. Press TAPE/MD.
2. Press PLAY.
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
FM ANT
AM ANT
300
BAL
Antennas
Extend the FM antenna to its full length and adjust it for the best reception.
After you adjust the AM antenna, place it on a level surface or attach it to a wall using the holes in the antenna’s base.
This connection provides
• stereo sound from FM stations
• mono sound from AM stations
To use this connection, you must have
• (1) FM wire antenna (included)
• (1) AM loop antenna (included)
To Connect
1. Connect the cables as shown in the diagram below.
Using This Connection
To listen to the radio
1. Turn on the receiver.
2. Select a band (AM/FM).
3. Turn to the desired frequency.
4. Adjust the position of the antenna as needed.
FM Wire Antenna
AM Loop Antenna
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Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver
Speakers
All wires must be securely fastened in their terminals. A loose connection can cause intermittent sound or noise, and can damage your receiver.
If you are using Surround speakers, you must connect both speakers.

Main Speakers

• Connect the left main speaker to the MAIN L terminals.
• Connect the right main speaker to the MAIN R terminals.

Rear Speakers

• Connect the left rear speaker to the REAR L terminal.
• Connect the right rear speaker to the REAR R terminal.
• Position the speakers behind you in your TV room. To improve the surround sound effect, you may prefer to set or mount the speakers several feet off the floor.

Center Speaker

• Connect the center speaker to the CENTER terminal.

Connecting Speakers to the Receiver

1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire.
2. Press down and hold the lever on the speaker terminal.
3. Insert the wire in the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+) and the (-) to (-). Otherwise, the speakers will not be “in phase”, causing reduction in bass frequencies.
4. Release the lever. Pull gently on the wire to make sure it is secure.

Connecting The SubWoofer

1
AUDIO
2
SUB WOOFER
(MONO)
OUT
SPEAKERS (8 )
MAIN
L
R
CENTER
SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 MIN.)
REAR
L
R
1. Using a single audio cable, connect the subwoofer to the SUB WOOFER 1 or 2 connection.
Speaker Connections
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Appendix b: Speaker placement

Rear
Left
Main Right
TV
Center
Opt.
Subwoofer
Main
Left
Rear Right
Speaker Placement
These diagrams offer suggested speaker placements that can enhance your home theater experience.
Place the subwoofer anywhere you want.
Example 1
This five-speaker configuration is an effective option for recreating in any room the full cinema experience. It can be adapted to suit your taste and listening space. This five­speaker configuration is an effective option for Dolby Surround sound applications.
Example 2
This configuration is recommended for four speakers. It provides Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound without a center speaker. Choose Phantom for the Center mode.
Opt.
Subwoofer
Main
Left
Rear
Left
TV
Main Right
Rear Right
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Appendix c: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide
Before referring to the checklist below, make sure you have correctly followed the connecting and operating procedures. If you have any questions that this booklet cannot answer, please call your nearest RCA dealer.
Receiver/Tuner Operation
STEREO indicator is off.
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
• The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.
• Adjust the antenna.
Remote Control Operation
The remote control does not operate the unit.
• Another function is selected on the remote. Press the correct function button.
• The batteries are exhausted. 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 MUTE indicator on the front panel is off.
• Make sure the speakers are turned on.
• Check the connections.
• Check the power cord connection.
No audio from one channel.
• Adjust the balance control.
• Check the speaker wire connection or connecting cable.
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Appendix c: Troubleshooting
Noise when the TV is turned on.
• The TV is too close to the audio system.
Specific instruments sound displaced.
• Check the connection between the receiver and the Speakers.
The sound does not match the video.
• Press the function button for the video source.
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Appendix d: Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning
Use a polishing cloth or other clean, dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. When the surface is very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a mild soap solution. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzene, or a chemically treated cloth to clean your system. Chemicals may damage the finish on the unit.
When using a damp cloth, make sure you squeeze out as much of the water as possible.
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Appendix e: FCC Information

FCC Information
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
Important Information Required by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference:
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.
If this equipment does cause interference to radios or televisions not connected to your system, try to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is , the antenna for the radio or television that is, “receiving” the interference).
• Change the position of the unit with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving the interference.
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving the interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving the interference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult with 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 and TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
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Appendix F: Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year for labor charges.
• One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter the labor charges to repair your audio/video receiver.
• Provide you new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts for the Authorized RCA Audio
Servicenter to make repairs.
How you get service:
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Servicenter. For their names and locations, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems caused by your external antenna or cable systems.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Remote control batteries.
• Units that have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Units purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as, but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your television outside the U.S.A.:
• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for details.
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Appendix g: Equipment Specifications

Equipment Specifications
Amplifier Section
Rated Power Output
Left Main/Center/Right Main 40 watts/40 watts/40 watts (at 8 ): 40 Hz to 20 kHz at 0.9% THD
Rear Surround (at 4 ): 20 watts/20 watts
50 Hz to 15 kHz
0.9% without Dolby Process Signal to Noise Ratio: 75 dBA Channel Separation: 65 dB @ 1 kHz
45 dB @ 10 kHz
Input Sensitivity/Impedance: 150 mV @ 47k Muting Attenuation: 65dB Subwoofer Output: 2.0V+/-0.5V (max volume)
Video Section
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance): 1 Vp-p/75 VCR 1, VCR 2/LD, DSS
Output (Sensitivity/Impedance): 1 Vp-p/75 VCR 1, Video Monitor
Frequency Response for 5 Hz: -1.5 dB,10 MHz: -3 dB, reference 500 kHz: 0 dB VCR 1, VCR 2/LD, DSS and Video Monitor
Signal to Noise Ratio: 45 dB Crosstalk @ 3.58 MHz: 45 dB
FM Tuner Section
Tuner Frequency Range: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 15 dBf THD @ 75 kHz Dev Stereo: 0.5% Signal to Noise @ 65 dBf Stereo: 70 dBA Stereo Separation: 40 dB @ 1 kHz Image Rejection: 40 dB @ 97.9 MHz IF Rejection: 65 dB AM Suppression @ 65 dBf: 50 dB Antenna Input: 300 Balance
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range: 520 to 1720 kHz 20 dB Quieting 800 µV/m @ 1000 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: 45 dBA Image Rejection: 40 dB @ 600 kHz
IF Rejection: 40 dB
Specifications are based on nominal measurements.
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Appendix g: Equipment Specifications
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877.
“Dolby,” the double-D symbol , and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
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APPENDIX h: PRESET STATION LIST Form

Preset Number Band Frequency Notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
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Index

Symbols
+ button 18
- button 18
A
AC outlets 37 Accessories
included 4 AM•FM button 18 AM/FM antennas, connecting 46 AM/FM button 8, 14 ANTENNA button 18, 21 Antennas, connecting 46 Audio codes for programming the remote
31 Audio hum, reducing 37 AUDIO SWAP button 11, 18
B
Back panel 24 BALANCE button 14 Balancing speakers 10 BAND button 8, 14 Basic controls on the remote 18 BASS button 14 Batteries, inserting in the remote 5 BYPASS button 18 Bypass mode, selecting 15
C
Cable box codes for programming the
remote 32 Camcorder, connecting 43 Care and Cleaning 51 CD button 14, 21 CD player
connecting 44
controls on the remote 21 CENTER button 14 CENTER MODE button 14 Center modes
Normal 14
Phantom 14
Wide 14 Center speaker 47 CH CTRL/DELAY button 18 CHAN up and down buttons 18, 20, 21 CLEAR button 18, 20, 21 Components 37
Connecting components 37
things to know before connecting 37
Connections
Antennas 46 Camcorder 43 CD player 44 Laserdisc 41, 42 Minidisc player 45 RCA DSS® Receiver 40, 46 Second VCR 41, 42 Speakers 47 Tape deck player 45 TV and VCR 39 Video Recorder 43
CTR MODE button 18
D
DELAY button 14 DISPLAY button 18, 20, 21 Dolby 3 Stereo, selecting 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround, selecting 15 DSS button 14 DSS•CABLE button 21
E
Equipment specifications 54
F
FF button 18, 20, 21, 22 Front panel buttons 14 Front panel displays 16
Function displays 17 Status indicators 16
Function displays 17
G
GUIDE•RDM button 21, 22
H
Hall mode, selecting 15 headphones
connecting 15, 23, 30, 32, 34, 35 using without the main speakers
15, 23, 30, 32, 34, 35
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Index
I
INPUT•SEEK button 18, 20
L
Laserdisc
codes for programming a remote 34 connecting 41, 42 controls on the remote 21
LEVEL button 15
M
Main speakers 47 MEMORY indicator 16 MENU•PROGRAM button 20 MENU/PROGRAM button 18, 22 Minidisc player, connecting 45 Mode indicators 17 MOVE arrows 19, 21 MUTE button 18, 19 MUTE indicator 16
N
Normal, Center Mode 14 Number buttons 18, 20, 21, 22
P
P. SCAN button 8, 15 PAUSE button 20, 21, 22 Phantom, Center Mode 14 PHONES connection for headphones 15 PIP
audio swap 11
button 18, 20 PLAY button 18, 20, 21, 22 POWER button 15, 18, 20, 21, 22 PRESET indicator 16 Preset stations
list 56
playing 8
setting 9 PREV CH•DISC button 18, 20, 21, 22 Pro Logic Surround, turning off and on 15 PROGRAM button 8
Programming the remote to control a
cable box 32 Laserdisc 34 RCA DSS® Receiver 35 satellite receiver 35 TV 26, 28 VCR 28
R
RCA DSS® Receiver
codes for programming a remote 35 connecting 40
controls on the remote 21 REAR button 15 Rear speakers 47 REAR•CTR Level button 18 REC button 20 Receiver controls on the remote 18 Remote 19, 20, 21
Basic Controls 18
CD player controls 21
inserting batteries 5
Laserdisc controls 21
programming 27, 32
programming for a DSS Receiver 35
RCA DSS® Receiver controls 21
Receiver Controls 18
Receiver/Tuner controls 19, 20, 21
surround sound level controls 18
tape deck controls 23
TV Controls 19
VCR Controls 20, 21 Remote control buttons 18 RESET•REP button 20, 22 REW button 18, 20, 21, 22
S
SEEK button 15 SEEK indicator 16 SKIP button 20 SPEAKER button 15 Speaker terminals, matching 37 Speakers 10
balancing 10
connecting 47
placing 48
turning off when using headphones
15, 23, 30, 32, 34, 35
turning on and off 15, 23, 30, 32, 34, 35 SPEAKERS OFF indicator 16
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Index
Specifications, equipment 54 Stations
preset 8
storing in memory 8, 9 Status indicators on the front panel 16 STEREO indicator 16 STOP button 20, 21, 22 Storing stations in memory 9 Subwoofer, connecting 37 SURROUND button 18, 20 Surround Modes 15 SURROUND SOUND button 15 Surround sound level controls on the remote 18 SWAP PIP button 20 Switched AC outlet 37
T
Tape deck
connecting 45
controls on the remote 23 TAPE/MD button 15 TEST button 15 TEST indicator 16 TREBLE button 15 TUNING button 15 Tuning the receiver 8 Turning off Pro Logic 15 TV
codes for programming the remote 27
connecting 39
controls on the remote 19 TV button 15, 20 TV MENU button 20
V
VCR
codes for programming the remote 29
connecting 39, 41, 42
controls on the remote 20, 21 VCR1 button 15, 20, 22 VCR2•LD button 20, 21, 22 VCR2/LD button 15 VOL up and down buttons 18, 20, 22 VOLUME button 15
W
Wide, Center Mode 14
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For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter, all toll-free in the USA.
1-800-336-1900
If your television needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024
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