Rca RV-3798 User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

RV-3798

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

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Table of Contents

First Things First ...................................................... 3

Operating the Receiver.......................................... 7

Tuning the Receiver ........................................................................ 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

Remote Control............................................................................. 18

Back Panel ..................................................................................... 24

Programming the Remote ................................. 25

Programming the Remote to Control a TV ................................. 26

Programming the Remote to Control a VCR............................... 28

Programming the Remote to Control an Audio Component .... 30

Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box ..................... 31

Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player ........... 32

Programming the Remote to Control a DVD Player................... 32

Programming the Remote to Control an RCA DSS® Receiver .... 33

Programming the Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver ......... 33

Appendix A: Connecting Your Receiver ....... 35

Things to know before connecting the components ................. 35

Using the Subwoofer Connections .............................................. 36

Connecting a TV and VCR ............................................................ 37

Connecting an RCA DSS® Receiver ............................................... 38

Connecting a DVD Player ............................................................. 39

Connecting a Second VCR ............................................................ 40

Connecting a Camcorder or Video Camera................................. 41

Connecting a Laserdisc Player ...................................................... 42

Connecting a Compact Disc Player .............................................. 43

Connecting a Tape deck or Minidisc Player................................. 44

Connecting Antennas ................................................................... 45

Connecting Speakers .................................................................... 46

Connecting The Subwoofer ......................................................... 46

Appendix B: Speaker Placement ....................... 47

Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide ............. 48

Appendix D: Care and Cleaning........................ 49

Appendix E: FCC Information............................50

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

Table of Contents

Appendix F: Limited Warranty ......................... 51

Appendix G: Equipment Specifications ......... 52

Appendix H: Preset Station List Form ........... 54

Index ............................................................................ 55

First Things First

Hi, my name is KIM …

...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

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Operating the Receiver

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Tour of the receiver

Programming the Remote

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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.

First Things First

Step 1: Unpack the Receiver

Unpack the receiver and the accessories. The accessories packed with the receiver include the remote (CRK67G1), four AAA 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. (Page 37)

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. (Page 47.)

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

or (1) stereo A/V cable (1) coaxial cable. Connect the cables as shown to the right.

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AUDIO

RECEIVER

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First Things First

Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote.

2. Insert the four AAA 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 into 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.

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

➣

Operating the Receiver

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Tour of the receiver

➣

Programming the Remote

Important: In order to safeguard your

hearing, turn the volume down before turning on your receiver.

Unless otherwise specified, the buttons mentioned in this chapter are on the remote control.

Operating the Receiver

Tuning the Receiver using the remote

1. Press AM•FM to activate the tuner.

2. Press AM•FM again to select the AM or FM band.

Tuning

Press FWD to move up the AM or FM band. Press REV 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 in 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 MENU/SELECT . “MEMORY” appears in the display. While “MEMORY” is visible, 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 MENU/SELECT again.

If the receiver is disconnected from its power source, the preset stations are maintained in memory for up to 7 days.

OPERATING the Receiver

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 CH + to tune to the next preset station or CH – to tune to the previous preset station.

Preset Scanning

Use P.SCAN (Preset Scan) 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.

OPERATING the Receiver

TEST TONE

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

R REAR L REAR

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 TEST on the receiver’s front panel. The receiver generates “pink noise” and applies it at 2-second intervals to the left main, center, right main, and left and right rear channels (simultaneously), in that order.

2. Make adjustments by pressing REAR•CENTER. Press + or – on your remote control (LEVEL up or down on the receiver) to adjust the balance for each channel. Each time you press these buttons, the receiver provides you with 4 more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to the next. The adjustments will be indicated on the receiver’s display as they are made. Follow the sequence below to make adjustments:

1. Press REAR•CENTER once and adjust the left main

channel.

2. Press REAR•CENTER again and adjust the center main

channel.

3. Press REAR•CENTER again and adjust the left rear

channel.

4. Press REAR•CENTER two more times and adjust the right

rear channel (the center main channel must be passed through to adjust the right rear channel).

5. Press REAR•CENTER again to adjust the right main

channel.

6. Press TEST again to end the test.

3. You will make two passes at adjusting your speakers. In the first pass, adjust the bars on the Test Tone screen of your TV to equal levels. In the second pass, stand at the spot in the room where you are most likely to listen to your system (the rear speakers’ sound should be coming from behind your head). Adjust all of the speaker outputs to “sound” equal from your position.

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.

OPERATING the Receiver

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.

Tour of the Receiver

Buttons and connections

This section describes the receiver’s controls and connections, including:

• The front panel

First Things First

➣

• The front panel display

• The remote control

• The back panel

Operating the Receiver

➣

Tour of the Receiver

➣

Programming the Remote

Tour of the Receiver

160W, 5 CHANNEL

POWER

VCR

CENTER

MODE

DELAY

DVD 5.1

TV TAPE/MD AM/FMCD

SURROUND

PHONES

TUNING

SEEK

P. SCAN

BAND

SPEAKERS

MODE

TEST

Front Panel

AM/FM Activates the tuner.

BALANCE Adjusts the sound from the left and right speakers.

BAND Selects the AM or FM radio band.

REAR

CENTER

DVD/LD

TREBLE

BASS

VOLUME

SAT

LEVEL

BALANCE

100

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.

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.

DVD/LD Selects the DVD or laserdisc player as input with conventional 2 Channel A-udio.

Tour of the Receiver

DVD 5.1 Selects the Decoded Dolby Digital DVD 5.1 audio 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.

SAT Selects the satellite receiver input.

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 Surround 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.

VCR Selects VCR as input.

VOLUME Increases or decreases the volume.

When you connect headphones, if you do not want the main speakers on, press the SPEAKERS button to turn them off.

Tour of the Receiver

STEREO

SEEK

REC

MEMORY

Status Indicators

MUTE

TEST

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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

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.

Tour of the Receiver

Selected Center Mode

 PRO LOGIC

functioN Displays

The receiver’s front panel displays function information such as the frequency of the selected station when you press AM/ FM or change the station, or the selected component as when you press the DVD/LD button.

Mode Displays

The receiver’s front panel displays mode information such as the selected SURROUND MODE or the selected CENTER MODE.

STEREO

Band

Station Frequency

Function Mode

Selected Surround Mode

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MHz

 PRESET

 PRO LOGIC

surround memory

If you have entered different surround modes for different pieces of equipment , the receiver saves each sourround mode independently.

The TV surround setting will always be the same as the satellite surround setting. If you do not have a satellite hooked-up, you must go into satellite mode to change the TV surround setting.

Tour of the Receiver

ENTER

FWD

GO BACK•DISC

PLAYLIST

SWAP

AUDIO

SKIP

•

TAPE CD

AM•FM

PLAY

REV

STOP PAUSEREC

GUIDE•RDM

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

ANTENNA

INFO

CLEAR

RESET•REP

MOVE

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

PIP

SELECT

BY-PASS

LEVEL

REAR

CTR

•

DELAY

CH CTRL

–

•

Remote Control

Your 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

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 quickly turns off all other components.

VOL UP and DOWN Increases or decreases the volume. MUTE Turns off the receiver’s sound. Press again to restore

the sound.

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.

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).

Tour of the Receiver

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

CH + and CH – Tune the receiver to the next or previous preset station stored in the receiver’s memory.

FWD 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 SELECT Stores the selected station in the

receiver’s memory.

Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. REV 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. CHAN + and CHAN — Tunes the TV channel up and down. CLEAR Removes any menu from the screen. DELAY/CH CTRL In some RCA TV models, lets you control the

channel that appears in the PIP window or the main screen in PIP mode.

GO BACK•DISC Returns to the previous channel. 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.

INFO Displays channel information. INPUT•SEEK For some TV models, toggles through the

available input sources. MENU SELECT For some models, stores channels in the TV’s

memory.

You can program the remote to operate many other brands of audio and video components. See Chapter 4, Programming the Remote for details.

Tour of the Receiver

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. RESET•REP Returns picture quality controls to their

original settings. SKIP To change channels, press once. The TV will wait 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

CHAN + and CHAN — 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.

FWD Fast forwards a tape. Also, searches forward while a tape is playing.

GO BACK•DISC Returns to the previous channel. INFO Displays channel, time and counter information on the

screen. INPUT•SEEK For some VCR models, selects line input

or tuner. LD•VCR2 For some VCR models, if programmed, turns on a

second VCR and puts the remote in VCR2 mode. MENU SELECT Displays the on-screen

programming menus.

Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed. PAUSE Pauses a tape. PLAY Plays a tape. POWER Turns the VCR off. REC Records a tape. REV Rewinds a tape. Also, searches backward while a tape

is playing.

If you have questions about the use of the remote buttons with another component, refer to the component’s user’s guide.

Tour of the Receiver

SKIP To change channels, press once. The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time.

STOP Stops a tape. VCR Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode.

dVD player controls

CH + and CH – Changes to the next higher or lower track on DVD.

DVD Turns on the DVD player, and puts the remote in DVD mode. Switches between DVD 2 Channel Audio and DVD 5.1 Audio inputs.

FWD Scans forward on the DVD. Number Buttons Let you change to a specific track. PAUSE Pauses the DVD. PLAY Plays the DVD. PLAYLIST For some DVD models, lets you toggle through

programmed playback, standard playback and random playback.

POWER Turns the DVD player off. REW Scans backward on the DVD. STOP Stops the DVD.

SATELLITE Receiver Controls

ANTENNA Toggles between antenna input and satellite receiver input.

CH + and CH — Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the satellite system. Steps through the pages in the guide if in guide mode.

GUIDE•RDM Displays the guide on the screen. INFO Displays satellite header on screen. When in the guide,

lets you select a program. Lets you select an option in a menu. 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. SAT•CABLE Turns on the satellite receiver, and puts the

remote in satellite mode.

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CD Player Controls

CD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode. CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player. FWD Moves forward through the CD one track at a time. GO BACK•DISC Selects a disc to be played. Press GO BACK

•DISC and then the CD number using the number buttons.

GUIDE•RDM Activates the Random function, which plays a random selection of tracks from one or all CDs.

INFO In some CD models, lets you switch between the number track information and time information.

MENU SELECT 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. 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.

REV Moves backward through the CD one track at a time. STOP Stops the CD from playing.

Tape Deck Controls

FWD 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. REV Rewinds the tape. TAPE Turns on the tape player and puts the remote in tape

mode.

Tour of the Receiver

LaserDisc Player Controls

CH + and CH – Changes to the next higher or lower chapter on the laserdisc.

FWD Scans forward on the laserdisc. LD•VCR2 For some laserdisc models, if programmed, turns on

the laserdisc player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode.

Number Buttons Let you change to a specific chapter. PAUSE Pauses the laserdisc. PLAY Plays a laserdisc. PLAYLIST For some laserdisc models, if programmed,

programs to playback chapters on laserdisc in a certain order

POWER Turns the laserdisc player off. REV Scans backward on the laserdisc. STOP Stops the laserdisc.

The buttons on the remote may not work on all other brands of components. Experiment with the remote and your components to see which buttons work.

Tour of the Receiver

DVD

5.1

FM ANT

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

AUDIO

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

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IN OUT

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VCR SAT

VCR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

MONITOR

OUT

SUB WOOFER OUT

(MONO)

VIDEO

AUDIO

FRONT SPEAKERS (8 )

MAIN

back panel

AUDIO Connections Provides audio connections for components such as a VCR, TV, CD player, laserdisc player, DVD 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.

CENTER

SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 MIN.)

REAR

AC OUTLETS

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, laserdisc player, DVD player or satellite 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..

Programming the Remote

If you want to use the remote with your TV or other component…

The remote already works with most other RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs. You, however, can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and audio equipment.

First Things First

➣

Operating the Receiver

➣

Tour of the Receiver

➣

Programming the Remote

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

Programming the Remote to Control a TV

To determine whether you need to program the remote, turn on the TV, point the remote at the TV’s remote sensor and press TV. Then, press the POWER, or CH + or CH – 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 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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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

Programming the Remote

Programming the Remote to Control a VCR

To determine whether you need to program the remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’s remote sensor, and press VCR. Then, press the POWER or CH + or CH – 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 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 VCR button, then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing VCR 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 LD•VCR2 button to control a second VCR, follow these steps but use the LD•VCR2 button instead of the VCR button.

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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

Programming the Remote

Programming the 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 CH + or CH – . 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 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.

AUDIO Codes

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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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

Programming the 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 SAT•CABLE button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the SAT•CABLE button, then press POWER or CH + or CH – to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing SAT•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.

Remote Controllable

Cable Box Codes

This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.

Programming the Remote

Programming the 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 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 LD•VCR2 button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the LD•VCR2 button, then press POWER to see if the laserdisc player responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing LD•VCR2, 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

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DVD PLAYER

The remote is preprogrammed to control a RCA DVD player. A few of the remote buttons used with a DVD player are shown below. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your DVD player.

Receiver Remote (works like) DVD Remote

INFO INFO GO BACK GO BACK CLEAR CLEAR MENU SELECT MENU SELECT MOVE Arrows ARROWS

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST ENTER ENTER

This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.

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Programming the Remote to Control an RCA brand 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

INFO SELECT/DISPLAY GO BACK PREV CH ANTENNA TV/SAT CLEAR CLEAR MENU/SELECT MENU MOVE ARROWS ARROWS

Programming the 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 SAT•CABLE button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the SAT•CABLE button, then press POWER or CH + or CH – to see if the receiver responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing SAT•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

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.

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

➣

Operating the Receiver

➣

Tour of the receiver

➣

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 SP3500SW. 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

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

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

Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

To use this connection, you Should have

• (3) paired (red/white) stereo cables

• (3) single (yellow) video cables

• (2) coaxial cables

To Connect

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 VCR.

2. Press PLAY.

If your TV has more than one video input, make sure the VCR1, LD•VCR2 and SAT 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.

CABLE

BOX

VCR

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

VIDEO

L/MONO RIGHT

IN OUT

OR ANTENNA

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

ANT A

SIGNAL

SOURCE

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

OUTPUT

BRIDGED

FROM

INPUT 1

FIXED

OUTPUT

TV TUNER

OUTPUT

ANT B

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

L/MONO RIGHT

L/MONO RIGHTVIDEO

L/MONO

RIGHT

To record one program and watch another

1. Press VCR 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.

AUDIO

RECEIVER

DVD

5.1

FM ANT

AUDIO

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

DVD5.1

IN OUT

DVD/LDMONITOR

VCR SAT VCR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

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 RCA 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 RCA 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 satellite programming

1. Press SAT•CABLE.

2. Tune to a channel.

3. Follow the instructions in the RCA DSS® User’s Guide.

AUDIO

RECEIVER

RCA DSS

RECEIVER

FM ANT

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

DVD

5.1

AUDIO

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

S-VIDEO

VIDEOR

IN OUT

TO TV S-VIDEO

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

DVD5.1

DVD/LDMONITOR

VCR SAT VCR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SATELLITE DISH

CH3 CH4

SATELLITE

VIDEO

AUDIO

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

dvd player

this connection provides

• stereo or surround sound from the DVD player

to use this connection, you should have

• (1) paired (red/white) stereo cable

• (1) single (yellow) video cable

to connect

1. For DVD 2 Channel Audio, connect as shown in Diagram A.

2. For DVD 5.1 Audio, connect as shown in Diagram B.

using this connection

To play a DVD

1. Press DVD to put the receiver in DVD mode.

2. Press play.

DIAGRAM A

DVD

PLAYER

VIDEO

MONO

AUDIO

RECEIVER

DVD

5.1

FM ANT

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

AUDIO

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

DVD5.1

IN OUT

DVD/

VCR SAT

VCR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

MONITOR

OUT

SUB WOOFER OUT

(MONO)

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIAGRAM B

DVD 5.1 PLAYER

DIGITAL OUT

(AC-3)

AUDIO

RECEIVER

FM ANT

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

AUDIO OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

RRR

SURROUND

DVD

5.1

AUDIO

SUB- WOOFER

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

IN OUT

VCR SAT

VCR

IN OUT

AUDIO OUT

(2CH)

DVD5.1

DVD/

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

VIDEO OUT

MONITOR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

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. (Note the connection on the receiver is labeled DVD/LD, but the remote button is labeled LD•VCR2.)

Using This Connection

To play a tape on the second VCR

1. Press LD•VCR2 on your remote.

2. Press PLAY.

AUDIO

RECEIVER

SECOND

VCR

300Ω

BAL

FM ANT

AM ANT

DVD

5.1

AUDIO

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

R

IN OUT

VCR SAT VCR

IN OUT

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

DVD5.1

DVD/LDMONITOR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUB WOOFER OUT

(MONO)

VIDEO

AUDIO

CH3 CH4

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

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 DVD/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 LD•VCR2 on your remote.

3. Press PLAY on the camcorder or

video camera.

AUDIO

RECEIVER

VIDEO

AUDIO

DVD

5.1

FM ANT

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

AUDIO

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

DVD5.1

IN OUT

DVD/LDMONITOR

VCR SAT VCR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

Laserdisc Player

You can connect a laserdisc or a second VCR to the DVD/LD connection. Using this connection, you can play a laserdisc in stereo, surround sound.

Note: Only one of the three items may be connected at a time. (Either the laserdisc, the second VCR or the DVD player.)

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 LD•VCR2 on your remote.

2. Press PLAY.

AUDIO

RECEIVER

LASERDISC

PLAYER

300Ω BAL

FM ANT

AM ANT

MONO

DVD

5.1

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

VIDEO

DVD5.1

IN OUT

DVD/LDMONITOR

VCR SAT

VCR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

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.

AUDIO

RECEIVER

The AUDIO SOURCE connection can be used as input for any stereo audio signal.

CD

PLAYER

300Ω

BAL

FM ANT

AM ANT

DVD

5.1

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

DVD5.1

IN OUT

VCR SAT

VCR

IN OUT

DVD/LDMONITOR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

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.

AUDIO

RECEIVER

TAPE

DECK

IN OUT

DVD

5.1

FM ANT

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

AUDIO

CENTER

L-SUR

REAR

R-SUR

SUB

WOOFER

DVD5.1

IN OUT

DVD/LDMONITOR

VCR SAT

VCR

DVD/LDSAT

IN OUT

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Appendix A: Connecting the Receiver

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

FM ANT

300Ω

BAL

AM ANT

AM Loop Antenna

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

SUB WOOFER

(MONO)

OUT

AUDIO

FRONT SPEAKERS (8 )

MAIN

CENTER

SURROUND SPEAKERS (4 MIN.)

REAR

1. Using a single audio cable, connect the subwoofer to the SUB WOOFER 1 or 2 connection.

Speaker Connections

Appendix b: Speaker placement

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 ProLogic and DVD 5.1 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

Main Left

Rear Left

Left

Rear

Left

Center

Right

Main Right

Rear

Right

Main

Rear

Right

Subwoofer

Opt.

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.

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.

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.

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 or 45 days after shipment to the rental firm, whichever is first.

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 audio/ video receiver. 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.

Appendix g: Equipment Specifications

Equipment Specifications

Amplifier Section

Rated Power Output

Left Main/Center/Right Main 40 watts/40 watts/40 watts (at 8 Ω): 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 0.25% THD

Typical Right/Left Stereo Power 50W 1kHz at 0.9% THD Output (at 8 Ω): Rear Surround (at 8 Ω): 40 watts/40 watts

20 Hz to 20 kHz

0.25% THD (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 Ω Muting Attenuation: 65dB Subwoofer Output: 2.0V+/-0.5V (max volume)

Video Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance): 1 Vp-p/75 Ω VCR 1, VCR 2/LD, SAT

Output (Sensitivity/Impedance): 1 Vp-p/75 Ω 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, SAT 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 Ω Balance

Appendix g: Equipment Specifications

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. 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 Hughes Electronics Corporation.

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

Index

Symbols

+ button 18

- button 18

AC outlets 36 Accessories

included 4 AM•FM button 18 AM/FM antennas, connecting 45 AM/FM button 8, 14 ANTENNA button 18, 21 Antennas, connecting 45 Audio codes for programming the remote

30 Audio hum, reducing 35 AUDIO SWAP button 11, 18

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

Cable box codes for programming the

remote 31 Camcorder, connecting 41 Care and Cleaning 49 CD button 14, 21 CD player

connecting 43

controls on the remote 21 CENTER button 14 CENTER MODE button 14 Center modes

Normal 14

Phantom 14

Wide 14 Center speaker 46 CH CTRL/DELAY button 18 CH + and CH – buttons 18, 20, 21 CLEAR button 18, 20, 21 Components 36

Connecting components 36

things to know before connecting 36

Connections

Antennas 45 Camcorder 41 CD player 43 DVD player 42 Laserdisc 39 Minidisc player 44 RCA DSS® Receiver 38 Second VCR 40 Speakers 46 Tape deck player 44 TV and VCR 37 Video Camera 41

CTR MODE button 18

DELAY button 14 Dolby 3 Stereo, selecting 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround, selecting 15 DVD/LD button 14, 21 DVD 5.1 14,21 DVD Connection 39

ENTER button 8 Equipment specifications 52

Front panel buttons 14 Front panel displays 16

Function displays 17

Status indicators 16 Function displays 17 FWD button 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

GO BACK•DISC button 19, 20, 22 GUIDE•RDM button 21, 22

Hall mode, selecting 15 headphones

Index

connecting 15

INPUT•SEEK button 18, 20 INFO button 18, 20, 21

Laserdisc

codes for programming a remote 32 connecting 42 controls on the remote 21

LEVEL button 15

Main speakers 46 MEMORY indicator 16 MENU•SELECT button 20 MENU/PROGRAM button 18, 22 Minidisc player, connecting 44 Mode indicators 17 MOVE arrows 19, 21 MUTE button 18, 19 MUTE indicator 16

Normal, Center Mode 14 Number buttons 18, 20, 21, 22

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 54

playing 8

setting 9

Pro Logic Surround, turning off and on 15

Programming the remote to control a

cable box 31 Laserdisc 32 RCA DSS® Receiver 33 satellite receiver 33 TV 26 VCR 28

RCA DSS® Receiver

codes for programming a remote 33 connecting 38

controls on the remote 21 REAR button 15 Rear speakers 46 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 26

programming for a satellite receiver 33

Satellite Receiver controls 21

Receiver Controls 18

Receiver/Tuner controls 19

surround sound level controls 19

tape deck controls 22

TV Controls 19

VCR Controls 20, 21 Remote control buttons 18 RESET•REP button 20, 22 REVbutton 18, 20, 21, 22

SAT button 14 SAT•CABLE button 21 SEEK button 15 SEEK indicator 16 SKIP button 20

Index

SPEAKER button 15 Speaker terminals, matching 37 Speakers 10

balancing 10 connecting 46 placing 47

turning on and off 15, 24, 46 SPEAKERS OFF indicator 16 Specifications, equipment 52 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 36

TV Button 20 TV MENU button 20

VCR

codes for programming the remote 29 connecting 37, 40

controls on the remote 20, 21 VCR button 15, 21 VOL up and down buttons 18 VOLUME button 15

Wide, Center Mode 14

Tape deck

connecting 44

controls on the remote 26 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 37

controls on the remote 19

For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter, all toll-free in the USA.

1-800-336-1900

If your product 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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