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RCA RV-9978 User Manual

USERS GUIDE
RV-9968 RV-9978
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) INFORMATION

This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.
installations. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning
the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by 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).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on
different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve
Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
\A/ashington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won't go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

in the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number, in
the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number: Model No. RV-9968/RV-9978
Remote Control No. CRK67G Date of Purchase Place of Purchase
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Serial No. _______________________________________________________________________

SERVICE INFORMATION

This product should be ¡serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRST THINGS FIRST................................................ 4
UNPACK THE RECEIVER................................................................................ 4
BASIC CONNECTIONS................................................................................... 4
CONNECTING, PLACING & BALANCING THE SPEAKERS......................... 5
CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS CONNECTING FOR POWER
USING HEADPHONES................................................................................... 7
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RECEIVER CONTROLS & OPERATIONS
GENERAL CONTROLS.................................................................................... 8
DISPLAY MESSAGES...................................................................................... 9
TUNING THE RECEIVER................................................................................. 9
USING SWAP AUDIO..................................................................................... 10
CONNECTING AUXILIARY COMPONENTS
BEFORE YOU CONNECT
CONNECTING A SATELLITE RECEIVER
CONNECTING COMPLIMENTARY COMPONENTS..................................... 12
CONNECTING A COMPACT DISC................................................................. 13
CONNECTING A TAPE DECK......................................................................... 13
CONNECTING A PASSIVE SUBWOOFER...................................................... 13
THE ULTIMATE CONNECTION
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USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY IN STALLATl O N
BASIC CONTROLS.......................................................................................... 16
PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE
REMOTE TV CODES REMOTE VCR CODES
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23 REMOTE AUDIO & CABLE CODES CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS............................................................................. 25
CARE AND CLEANING................................................................................... 25
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
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INDEX........................................................................ 26
LIMITED WARRANTY..............................................
CANADIAN SERVICE
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FIRST THINGS FIRST

UNPACK THE RECEIVER

Unpack the receiver and locate all the accessories. You
should have:
• one receiver unit;
• one RCA Universal Remote Control
(CRK67G);
• two packs - one pair each - of AAA batteries;
• one audio cable (two wires) with red and
white RCA connectors:
• one video cable (single wire) with yellow RCA
connectors;
• one external, detachable FM T-type antenna:
• one external AM loop antenna:
• one instruction book:
• one owner reg I strati on/survey card;
• and one safety leaflet.
remote
video cable
AM loop
audio cable
FM T-type antenna

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Assuming you have a VCR, the following steps will help you quickly set up your new receiver. If you have more
electronic components, consult the table of contents or index for the page on which to find the connection description that best suits your situation.
*The wires and jacks have been color-coded to assist
you.
1. Using an audio wire with red and white connectors, connect the audio "OUT" jack on the back of your stereo VCR to the audio "IN" jack under the VCR heading on the back of the receiver.
2. Using the video cable with yellow connectors, connect the video "OUT" jack on the back of your VCR to the "VIDEO IN" or "VIDEO INPUT" on the back of your TV. If there are multiple video jacks on the back of your TV, use "VIDEO 1."
NOTE: If your TV has more than one video input, make sure the VCR and VIDEO 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.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
CONNECTING, PLACING &
BALANCING THE SPEAKERS

CONNECTING THE WIRES

Each speaker - the two main, two surround and one central - has a designated set of terminals on the back panel of the central unit.
Uncoil the speaker wires and locate the bare ends. Press and hold down on the tab to open the red terminal, then insert the red (+) wire. Release hold to close tab. Use the same procedure for black (0 wire
into black terminal.
WARNING: Be sure to follow these instructions carefully. The system can be damaged if speakers are
improperly connected.

SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND

THE MAIN SPEAKERS
The two main speakers should be set between six and
10 feet apart. Putting the speakers any cioser or any
farther apart may result in distorted sound. The speakers should also form a 45 degree angle to
the central listening point in the room, creating a triangle of listening enjoyment,
NOTE: You may need to place the main speakers closer
together when not utilizing the center speaker. Do
not place them so close, however, that their magnetic fields affect the TV’s reception.
THE CENTER SPEAKER
For optimal performance, you shouid try to place the center speaker as close as possible to the same height as the left and right main speakers. You shouid also try to align all three speakers, or set the center speaker slightly behind the left and right mains.
However, you should never place the center speaker
forward of the left and right mains, as this will distort the sound for those listeners not seated in the center
of the room.
THE SURROUND SPEAKERS
Placement of the surround speakers for optimal
performance is truly subject to the size and type of
room in which the system is to be placed.
The following are a few position suggestions.
1. Set the speakers on the side walls, facing each other, approximately two to three feet above the listeners head.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
2, Aim the speakers directly at the two main
speakers, matching height to height. If the room is sparsely decorated, it may be necessary to slightly tilt the speakers down to increase sound quality. If the room is densely decorated, it may be necessary to face the speakers toward the rear wall or at the ceiling.
3. Mount the speakers up on the ceiling. Set them a few feet wide of the listeners and make sure they are facing one another, not the floor.
Obviously there are many more possible positions, so it may be necessary to simply experiment to find the right balance for your situation.
SUBWOOFER
Before you begin, make sure that the subwoofer is
turned off and unplugged.
Connect your AA/ receiver to the subwoofer as shown.
NOTE: A receiver with a single output should be connected to the input labeled LOW-LEVEL INPUT,
SUBWOOFER

BALANCING YOUR SPEAKERS

Your system is equipped with enables you to reproduce sound effects as they were
intended. But to do so, 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
Mode.
1. Press the TEST TONE button on the receiver front panel. The receiver generates a "pink noise" and applies it automatically at two-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 and center speakers should be adjusted to equal the
level of output from the left and right main
speakers.
3. Make adjustments by pressing the REAR*CTR button, and then the +/- button on your remote control. The output from the selected speaker(s) is adjusted accordingly.
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A SAMPLE SET UP FOR SURROUND SOUND ENJOYMENT
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LOGIC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby, the double-D symbol (□□) and
“ Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Each time you press the + or - button on your remote control to adjust a channel, the receiver provides you with two more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to the next.
4, Press the TEST TONE 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.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS

The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system's back panel. They must be
hooked up for you to receive clear reception. Uncoil the antenna wires and locate the bare ends.
Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert
the wire. Snap the tab closed.
After connecting the antennas, extend them to their full length and adjust their positioning for better reception.

CONNECTING FOR POWER

Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and your speakers before plugging your receiver into the outlet.
Plug the power cord in the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.

USING HEADPHONES

To listen privately through your audio system, use the
PHONES jack to the right of the volume dial on the receiver.
NOTE: Headphones are not included.
Have a blast - Just not in your ears!
Make sure you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level after headphones are in place.
RECEIVER CONTROLS & OPERATIONS

GENERAL CONTROLS

POWER STAND BY/ON

The POWER STANDBY/ON button activates or deactivates the system. When the system is activated, the unit will default to the last mode it was in before
power was removed.

TUNING DOWN/UP

The TUNING DOWN/UP buttons allow you to scan the active frequency for the radio station of your choice.

SPEAKERS

The SPEAKERS button allows to activate/deactivate your speakers, giving you more control over the customizing of your listening.

PRESET SCAN

The PRESET SCAN button allows you easy access for up to 30 preset radio stations.

AUTO

The AUTO button allows you to select auto or manual tuning.

BALANCE

The BALANCE dial allows you to manually adjust the
balance of sound coming from your speakers.

BASS

The BASS dial allows you to manually adjust the
amount of bass the unit emits.

TREBLE

The TREBLE dial allows you to manually adjust the
amount of treble the unit emits.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

The function buttons include CD, TAPE, FM/AM, TV, VCR, VIDEO.

TEST TONE

The TEST TONE button can only be used in the Dolby Pro Logic mode. This feature allows you to balance your speakers as they emit a sound, called a "pink noise," in the left, center, right and surround channels sequentially for two seconds each.
NOTE: This process is explained more in-depth in "Balancing Your Speakers," page 4.

CENTER MODE

The CENTER MODE button allows you to select the Normal, Phantom or Wide mode. These modes are only available when Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo are activate.
NORMAL The Normal mode can be activated in both Pro
Logic and 3 Stereo. This mode takes the low bass frequencies from the center channel and distributes them to the left and right main speakers to maintain the program's original integrity.
PHANTOM The Phantom mode can only be reached while the
Pro Logic mode is active. It uses the two main speakers and the two surround speakers. The center speaker is off and the sound that usually comes from it is distributed through the left and right main speakers.
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RECEIVER CONTROLS & OPERATIONS
WIDE The WIDE mode can be activated in both the Pro
Logic and the 3 Stereo modes. This mode utilizes
just the three front speakers - left main, right main
and center - with all audio delivered through the center speaker. The center speaker will reproduce the same bass levels as the left and right main speakers.

SURROUND MODE

Included in the SURROUND MODE category are Dolby
Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall and Bypass.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
The Pro Logic mode uses all five speakers so the sound envelopes the room.
DOLBY 3 STEREO
The 3 Stereo mode uses the two main and one center speaker.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

HALL
The Hail mode recreates the effect of listening to a concert or watching a play from inside a music hall. It utilizes the main and surround speakers.
BYPASS
The Bypass mode utilizesjust the main speakers.
MASTER VOLUME
The Master Volume dial allows you to adjust the level of audio output.

PHONES

The receiver has been equipped with a Phones jack. Plug your headphones - not included - into the jack and listen to your favorite media in private.
The following is an example of all the display messages you may encounter while using your receiver. Specific messages are referenced within the section(s) they apply.
TUNED STEREO
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TUNING THE RECEIVER

1, Push the FM/AM button on the receiver (or the
AM»FM button on the remote) to activate the tuner.
2. Press the FM/AM button on the receiver (or the AM*FM button on the remote) again to select the
FM or AM band.

TUNING

Press the FF on your remote button to move up the AM or FM band.
Press the REW button on your remote to move down
the AM or FM band.
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AUTO TUNING

Use the AUTO feature to automatically search for stations of sufficient strength.
Press AUTO on your receiver (or the INPUT*SEEK
button on your remote) to put the receiver into AUTO mode. "AUTO" appears in the display. Press TUNING up or down button on the receiver to search. The tuner finds and stops on the next station whose frequency is strong enough to be received. To continue the search,
press TUNING up or down button again.

STORING STATIONS IN MEMORY

You can store up to 30 AM and FM stations. These
stations can be stored in random order.
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