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RCA RV9978A Owner’s Manual

USER'S
GUIDE
RV-9968
RV-9978
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) INFORMATION
Thisdevice generates and usesradio frequency (RF)energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Thisequipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in SubpartJ of Part 15 of FCC
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations.
If this equipment does causeinterference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning
the equipment off and on), try to correctthe 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 consultyour dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commissionhas prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC20402. Please specifystocknumber 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade iswider 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 serviceshould be required, you mayneed 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 SerialNo.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Thisproduct should be Serviced only by those speciallytrained inappropriate servicing techniques, For instructionson how to obtain service,refer to the warranty included in this Guide.
WARNING: TOPREVENTRRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE TIgS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MO_TURE.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST ................................................. 4
UNPACK THE RECEIVER .................................................................. 4
BASIC CONNECTIONS ...................................................................... 4
CONNECTING, PLACING & BALANCING THE SPEAKERS ........ 5
CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS ................................................... 7
CONNECTING FOR POWER ............................................................ 7
USING HEADPHONES ..................................................................... 7
RECEIVER CONTROLS & OPERATIONS ................... 8
GENERAL CONTROLS ....................................................................... 8
DISPLAY MESSAGES .......................................................................... 9
TUNING THE RECEIVER .................................................................. 9
USING SWAP AUDIO ....................................................................... 10
CONNECTING AUXILIARY COMPONENTS ........... 11
BEFORE YOU CONNECT ................................................................... 11
CONNECTING A SATELLITE RECEIVER ........................................ 12
CONNECTING COMPLIMENTARY COMPONENTS .................. 12
CONNECTING A COMPACT DISC ................................................. 13
CONNECTING A TAPE DECK .......................................................... 13
CONNECTING A PASSIVE SUBWOOFER ...................................... 13
THE ULTIMATE CONNECTION ..................................................... 14
USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL ........ 16
BATTERY iNSTALLATION ................................................................ 16
BASIC CONTROLS .............................................................................. 16
PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE ............................. 19
REMOTE TV CODES ................................................... 22
REMOTE VCR CODES ................................................. 23
REMOTE AUDIO & CABLE CODES ...... :..................... 24
CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .............................................................. 25
CARE AND CLEANING ..................................................................... 25
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 25
INDEX ......................................................................... 26
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... 27
CANADIAN SERVICE ................................................ 28
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UNPACK THE RECEIVER
Unpack the receiver and locate all the accessories.You should have:
• one receiver unit;
• one RCAUniversal Remote Control (CRK67G);
• two packs- one pair each - of AAA batteries;
• one audio cable (two wires) with red and
white RCAconnectors;
• 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 registration/survey card;
• and one safety leaflet.
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BASIC CONNECTIONS
Assumingyou have a VCR,the following steps will help you quickly set up your new receiver. If you have more electronic components, consultthe table of contents or
index for the page on which to find the connection
description that bestsuitsyour situation.
*The wires andjacks 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 VCRto the audio "IN" jack under the VCRheading on the back of the receiver.
2.
Using the video cable with yellow connectors, connect the video "OUT"jack onthe back of your
VCRto the "VIDEO IN" or "VIDEO INPUT" on the back of your "IV.If there are multiple video jacks
on the back of your TV, use "VIDEO 1."
NOTE: If your TV hasmore than one video input, make surethe VCRand VIDEO buttons tune the TV to the
same channel that the receiver monitor out isplugged into. Refer to the TV'suser'sguide for more
information.
VCR
TV
MONO
AUDIO
RECEIVER
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CONNECTI NG, PLACING & BALANCING THE SPEAKERS
CONNECTING THE WIRES
Eachspeaker - the two main, two surround and one central - hasa designated set of terminals on the back
panel of the central unit. Uncoil the speaker wires and locate the bare ends.
Pressand hold down on the tab to open the red terminal, then insert the red (+) wire. Releasehold to
closetab. Usethe same procedure for black (-) wire
into black terminal.
WARNING: Besure to follow these instructions
carefully. The systemcan be damaged if speakersare
improperly connected.
SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND
THE MAIN SPEAKERS The two main speakersshould be set between six and
10 feet apart. Putting the speakersany closeror any farther apart may result in distorted sound.
The speakers should alsoform 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 speakerscloser together when not utilizing the center speaker. Do
not place them so close,however, that their
magnetic fields affect the TV'sreception.
THE CENTER SPEAKER
Foroptimal performance, you shouldtry to place the
center speaker ascloseas possibleto the same height
asthe left and right main speakers.You should 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 speakersfor optimal
performance istruly subjectto the size and type of room in which the systemisto 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.
CENTERSPEAKER (8Q) CENTER CHANNEL
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2,
Aim the speakersdirectly at the two main
speakers,matching height to height. If the room is sparselydecorated, it may be necessaryto slightly
tilt the speakersdown to increase sound quality. If the room isdensely decorated, it may be necessary to face the speakers toward the rear wall or at the ceiling.
3. Mount the speakersup on the ceiling. Setthem 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 AN receiver to the subwoofer as shown.
NOTE: A receiver with a single output should be connected to the input labeled LOW-LEVEL INPUT.
BALANCING YOUR SPEAKERS Yoursystemis equipped with ITI_=_., which
enables you to reproduce soundeffects as they were
intended. But to do so, the speakersmust be correctly
balanced.
To balance the speakersusingthe TestTone, all speakersmust be connected to your receiver. Your
receiver must be in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Mode.
1. Pressthe TESTTONE 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,
Asthe pink noise isgenerated, go to the spot in
the room where you are most likely to be when
listening to your system.The rear surround and center speakersshould 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 +1-button on your remote
control. The output from the selected speaker(s) is adjusted accordingly.
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Eachtime you press the + or - button on your remote control to adjusta channel, the receiver
providesyou with two more secondsof pink noise
to that channel before moving on to the next.
4. Pressthe TESTTONE button again to end the test. You may not need to checkor 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 antennasconnect to the AM and FM terminals on the system'sbackpanel. Theymust be
hooked up for you to receive clear reception. Uncoilthe antenna wires and locate the bare ends.
Pressdown on the tab to open the terminal and insert
the wire. Snapthe tab closed.
After connecting the antennas, extend them to their full length and adjust their positioning for better reception.
CONNECTI NG FOR POWER
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Fine tuning is best performed with the remote control so that adjustments can be made from the
viewing or listening area.
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Make sureyou connect all your other electronic componentsand your speakersbefore 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 sureto insert the plug completely.
USING HEADPHONES
To listen privately through your audio system,usethe
PHONESjack to the right of the volume dial on the
receiver.
NOTE: Headphonesare 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.
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GENERAL CONTROLS
POWER STAND BY/ON The POWERSTANDBY/ONbutton activates or
deactivates the system.When the systemis activated, the unit will default to the lastmode it was in before
power was removed. TUNING DOWN/UP
The TUNING DOWN/UP buttons allow you to scanthe active frequency for the radio station of your choice.
SPEAKERS
The SPEAKERSbutton allowsto activate/deactivate your speakers,giving you more control over the
customizingof your listening, PRESET SCAN
The PRESETSCANbutton allows you easyaccessfor up to 30 preset radio stations.
AUTO The AUTO button allows you to selectauto or manual
tuning. BALANCE
The BALANCEdial allows you to manually adjust the balance of sound comingfrom your speakers.
BASS The BASSdial allows you to manually adjust the
amount of bassthe unit emits. TREBLE
The TREBLEdial allows you to manually adjustthe amount of treble the unit emits.
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FUNCTION BU'I-FONS The function buttons include CD, TAPE,FM/AM, TV,
VCR,VIDEO. TEST TONE
The TESTTONEbutton can only be used in the Dolby Pro Logic mode. Thisfeature allows you to balance
your speakersas they emit a sound, called a "pink noise," in the left, center, right and surroundchannels
sequentially for two secondseach.
NOTE: This process is explained more in-depth in "Balancing Your Speakers,"page 4.
CENTER MODE The CENTERMODE button allows you to selectthe
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 Logicand 3 Stereo. This mode takes the low bass
frequencies from the center channel and distributes them to the left and right main speakersto maintain the program's original
integrity. PHANTOM
The Phantom mode can only be reached while the Pro Logic mode is active. It usesthe 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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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 SURROUNDMODE category are Dolby
Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall and Bypass.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC The Pro Logic mode usesall five speakers so the
sound envelopes the room.
DOLBY 3 STEREO The 3 Stereo mode usesthe two main and one center speaker.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
HALL
The Hall mode recreates the effect of listening to a concertor watching a play from inside a music
hall. It utilizes the main and surround speakers.
BYPASS The Bypassmode 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 Phonesjack.
Plug your headphones- not included -into thejack and li_en to your favorite mediain private.
The following isan example of all the display messagesyou may encounter while using your receiver. Specific messages are referenced within the section(s)they apply.
TUNING THE RECEIVER
1. Push the FM/AM button on the receiver (or the AMoFM button on the remote) to activate the tuner.
2. Pressthe FM/AM button on the receiver (or the AMoFM button on the remote) again to selectthe
FM or AM band.
TUNING Pressthe FFon your remote button to move up the AM
or FM band. Pressthe nEW button on your remote to move down
the AM or FM band.
AUTO TU N I NG
Usethe AUTO feature to automatically search for
stations of sufficient strength.
PressAUTO on your receiver (or the INPUT,SEEK button on your remote) to put the receiver into AUTO
mode. "AUTO" appears in the display. PressTUNING 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,
pressTUNING 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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