User manual RCA RT2380BK

B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 2 IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P 06700. México, D.F. . Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5 EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P .O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976 © 2004 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Marque(s) Deposée 5585891B (EN/F/E) www.rca.com Printed in China / Impreso en China B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 3 user manual RT2380 RT2380BK It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 4 FCC Information 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. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this product. 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. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Re-orient 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, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture. 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. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 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. Remote Control No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase 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 Technical Specification Product: Dolby Digital Audio video receiver Brand: RCA Model: RT2380 / RT2380BK Electrical current consumption Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power consumption: 135 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5 THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERS E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R TA N T INSTRUCTIONS A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T. CAUTION SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 5 Table of Content FCC Information Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .3 Set Up and Maintenance of the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Protect your Components from Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Connecting to Audio-Visual Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Digital Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Connecting Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connecting the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . .6 Positioning your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Front Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Preferred Surround Placement . . . . . . . .8 Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Test Tone / Channel Balance . . . . . . . . . .9 Connecting for Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Advanced Sound Control Sound Enhancement Systems Fine Setting of Components . Fine Setting of the Speakers . Advanced Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 .19 .20 .20 EN Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . Receiver/Tuner Operation . Remote Control Operation General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .22 .22 .22 .22 Care and Maintenance Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important battery information Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . Headset safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don't infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 .23 .23 .23 .23 .23 Limited Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . .24 Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . .25 Operating your Receiver Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Selection of Audio/Video Source . . . . . .13 Using the Remote to Control Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Using the receiver to play a Source . . . .15 Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 1 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 6 Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver You should receive the following items: + + - - One receiver unit One pair of "AAA" batteries One pig-tail antenna wire One external AM loop antenna one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors; · one instruction book; · one safety leaflet; · one Quick Connection Guide One Remote Control one Video cable Unpacking The Speakers · one set of speakers including 1 set of left and right front speakers, 1 centre speaker, 1 subwoofer and 1 set of left and right rear speakers. Front Speakers Center Speaker · 6 speaker wires including: 1 X green/grey striped wire for center speaker 1 X red/grey striped wire for front right speaker Rear Speakers (Surround Sound) Subwoofer 1 X white/grey striped wire for front left speaker 1 X purple/grey striped wire for subwoofer 1 X blue/grey striped wire for rear left speaker 1 X gray/grey striped wire for rear right speaker 2 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 7 Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Insert two "AAA" (R03) batteries according to the + and - signs in the battery compartment. To use the remote control, point it directly at your receiver. Install batteries as follows: 1. Remove battery compartment door by applying thumb pressure on battery door and then lift the door out and off the cabinet. 2. Insert 2 AAA batteries in the compartment and replace the compartment door. · Do not connect to the AC power cords until all connections are completed. EN · Do not use your set immediately after transferring it from a cold place to a warm place: there is risk of condensation. · Do not expose your set to water and excessively high temperatures. · After having disconnected your set, clean the case with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp leather chamois. Never use strong solvents. Set up and Maintenance of the Receiver Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as indicated: Protect your Components from Overheating · Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. 10 cm/4" 10 cm/ 4" Front View 10 cm/ 4" · Do not stack components directly on top of each other. · Do not place the unit near other components that generate heat such as heating vents. 10 cm/4" 5 cm/ 2" · Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. Side View · Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not affect other components. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place it on the top shelf. 3 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components S-VIDEO If your video component has a S-Video jack included, you can make use of it to enjoy enhanced video quality by connecting it to the relevant S-Video jack at the rear side of the receiver. One S-video cable is needed for each component. When S-Video cable is used, composite video (yellow RCA connector) cable must also be connected for VCR recording. Note: Before plugging in the optical cable or S-Video cable, make sure to match the shape of the plug and jack, otherwise, you will not be able to plug in completely. TV If your CD player is equipped with digital optical jacks, use of optical cable is preferred. What you need is just one more optical digital connecting cable (not supplied). Plug it in the digital input jack of the receiver and select OPTICAL on the receiver setting (see details on pg 19 chapter "Input Signal Setting"). You can enjoy better sound quality brought to you by the optical cable. When optical cable is used, analog cables are still needed for recording to tape output. CD Player to AUDIO OUT (TV) to S-VIDEO IN (TV) DVD to VIDEO IN (TV) to AUDIO OUT (CD) DIGITAL INPUT Connect components capable of outputing Dolby Digital (e.g. DVD or SAT) or standard PCM (CD) format digital signals. Read section on "Input Signal Setting" under "Advanced Sound Control" carefully to adjust the matching input settings. COAXIAL OPTICAL to S-VIDEO OUT (DVD) S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN to VIDEO OUT (DVD) IN IN OUT L to AUDIO OUT (DVD) AUDIO R IN R DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE DIGITAL INPUT to LINE OUT (Tape Deck) to AUDIO OUT (SAT) to VIDEO OUT (SAT) to VIDEO OUT (VCR) to AUDIO OUT (VCR) to AUDIO IN (VCR) to S-VIDEO OUT (SAT) to VIDEO IN (VCR) to LINE IN ( Tape Deck ) Tape Deck VCR SAT DIGITAL CONNECTION If you have a SAT receiver DVD player or CD player with a digital output, you can make use of an optical digital cable (not supplied) or coaxial digital cable (not supplied) to carry the audio portion of the signal and enjoy Dolby Digital sound quality. One optical or coaxial cable is needed for each SAT receiver, DVD player or CD player. When optical or coaxial cable is used, the analog audio cables are still needed if recording through a tape or VCR is desired. This receiver provides one optical and one coaxial digital input for the connection of your components. Please connect your components (e.g. DVD, SAT or CD) to the appropriate digital inputs and press DIGITAL INPUT to select the corresponding digital input source. Note: Optical and coax cables carry only the audio portion of the signal. A video connection must also be established for a SAT receiver and DVD player. S-video provides the best connection for the video portion of the signal. Composite video (yellow RCA connector) can also be used. It is important that the same type of cable (S-video or composite) that is connected from the Home Theatre to the TV is used to connect the SAT receiver or DVD player to the Home Theatre. 4 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 9 Getting Started Digital Connections Read instructions carefully when connecting components to the receiver. Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3) or PCM signals when compatible components are connected. 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 in order to receive clear reception. EN AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Antenna 1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base end of the AM antenna. OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Optical Fiber Cable Connect to optical digital output of DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible devices. 2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the terminal. 3. Inert the antenna wires into the terminal and release the tabs to secure the wires in place. SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO) Connect to coaxial digital output of DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible devices. DVD / CD / SAT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT S-VIDEO IN 3 SUB CEN 6 SR SL FR FL IN MONITOR OUT FM 75 OUT IN GND AM LOOP VIDEO IN SPEAKERS IN OUT L L AUDIO R SUBWOOFER PRE OUT IN R COAXIAL OPTICAL DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE DIGITAL INPUT TV Connections TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator (not included) for inputting audio / video signals. HINT · For FM reception, extend antenna to its full length. · For AM reception, rotate the antenna horizontally to get better reception. TV RF cable RF in RF out RF modulator AV in AV cable AV out The diagram shown above may varies from your actual RF modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual. 5 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 10 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Speaker wires 1 for each speaker, is needed for connection. Twist the stripped ends of speaker cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Press down on the tab to open the terminal and insert the wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection Push terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points. To ease speaker connections, the speaker wires and the terminals are color-coded. · White/Grey Striped (Front Left Speaker), · Red/Grey Striped (Front Right Speaker), · Green/Grey Striped (Center Speaker) · Blue/Grey Striped (Rear Left Speaker). · Grey/Grey Striped (Rear Right Speaker). · Purple/Grey Striped (Subwoofer) Speakers There are 6 speakers equipped with the unit (2 front, 1 center, 2 rear, 1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to the receiver. At least two front speakers (left and right) are required. For better sound quality, Center speaker, rear speakers and Subwoofer should also be connected. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance surround effects. Adding a Subwoofer will increase bass response. If you want to enjoy the full sound range, use the subwoofer with the speakers to maintain adequate bass signal. Connect the L, R speakers at the back of the speakers to the corresponding color on the receiver. Do the same for center (with green/black terminal), rear speaker and the subwoofer (with purple/black terminal). Speaker Polarity When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities ("+" speaker wire to "+" on the receiver) of speaker wires and terminals are matched. If the wires are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass ("out of phase" effect). Connecting the Subwoofer Connect the subwoofer with the speaker wire (purple/ black) provided. This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a large variety of speakers and subwoofer. For more information please refer to section "Fine Setting of the Speakers" in "Advanced Sound Control" on page 20. 6 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 11 Getting Started Positioning your speaker 1 Left, Right (Front Speakers) They carry primarily music and sound effects Alignment Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not ahead of them. EN 2 Center In surround mode, the center speaker carries much of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be set between the left and right speakers. 3 Surround (Rear Speakers) Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field. 4 Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which dramatically heightens involvement with the action on the screen. It is therefore recommended to connect subwoofers when small speakers are used. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Advanced Setting Angle Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle with your favorite viewing position will duplicate the soundtrack mixer's perspective. Magnetic shielding Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture distortion. Front and center speakers provided with this unit are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set. It is not recommended to place the rear speakers near the TV set. 3 1 2 Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Height 1 3 4 The three speakers should be as close as possible to the same height. This often requires placing the center speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories A Front Speaker Placement Even if you can't duplicate this ideal home theater setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement that follow will help you get good results. B Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 7 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 12 Getting Started Preferred surround placement Location If possible, place surround speakers to either side of the listening area, not behind it. Advanced Setting Alternative Surround Placement Rear wall If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even towards the sidewalls (C, D). Experiment with placement until surround sounds seem to envelop you, rather than coming from behind you. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Height If space permits, install surrounds 2-3 feet above viewers. This helps to minimize localization effects. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories No adjacent walls Surrounds can go on stands facing each other to approximate the preferred sidewall mounting (A), or to the sides or rear of the viewing area aimed upwards. In the latter case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few feet off the floor such as on end tables (B). Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Aiming Aiming surrounds straight across the room, not down at viewers, helps create a more open, spacious surround sound field. Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Courtesy Dolby Laboratories 8 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 13 Getting Started Test Tone / Channel balance Channel balance Your receiver is equipped with a test signal generator for balancing the channels. As the signal "travels" from channel to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel plays at the same loudness level. Using Headphones To listen privately through your audio system, use the PHONES jack on the receiver. However, 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. Once headphones are connected, "HEADPHONE DOWN MIX 2 CHANNEL" will scroll on display. This feature automatically converts multi-channel speaker outputs to 2 channel stereo for your listening pleasure. EN Hearing Comfort & Well-Being · Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. · If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. Factory Setting Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you'll find that on actual program material the surround channel is usually much lower than the front. Don't be tempted to readjust the surround level; program producers use surround mostly for subtle atmospheric and ambience, and only rarely for special effects. A good surround mix doesn't call attention to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting. The unit is preset to the following settings when you first power the receiver up right out of the box: Function = TUNER Volume setting = 25 Bass & treble = 0 dB EQ - FLAT Speaker settings: Center, surr = YES Subwoofer = STRONG DRC = OFF NOTE STRONG SUBWOOFER setting makes the output level of subwoofer speaker to be stronger than normal Dolby setting. Adjust the SUBWOOFER setting by pressing the SUBWOOFER key to achieve the best bass performance. NOTE The system is equipped with Dolby Digital, and manufactured under License from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. Reset to Factory Settings WARNING All preset radio stations and surround sound setting will be lost after factory setting is restored. You may restore factory setting with the following procedures: 1. Enter SAT mode. 2. Press PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN, SOURCE UP to reset the unit. All preset stations will reset to FM87.5MHz and all receiver settings restore to default settings as described above. Connecting for Power Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and the 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. 9 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 14 Operating Your Receiver Receiver Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. ON/STANDBY Turns the unit on and off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before powered off. 2. Display Displays current status of the receiver. 3. SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer sound level. (SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER) 4. SOURCE Buttons Selects sound source. (DVD, Tuner, Tape, VCR, CD, TV and SAT) 5. SURROUND Buttons Selects digital sound processor. (DOLBY PL II MOVIE, STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA, 3 STEREO, DOLBY PL EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC) 6. PRESET Buttons Selects preset station in Tuner mode. 7. VOLUME Increases and decreases volume level 8. PHONES Plug your headphones (not supplied) into it for your private enjoyment. Speakers will be off when phones are inserted. 10 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 15 Operating Your Receiver Remote Control Please be sure you have inserted the batteries into the remote control (see relevant section on page 3.) You can test it by pressing any button. 5. MUTE Mutes all audio output. 6. GO BACK / ST·MONO · Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in Tuner mode. 7. Adjustment Buttons · Press the Left or Right buttons to select among setting items in setup mode: SLEEP, DIMMER, SPEAKER DISTANCE, SPEAKER SETUP, and audio input source (ANALOG, OPTICAL / COAXIAL). · Press the Up or Down buttons to adjust the values when the display shows the setup you want to change. 8. SURROUND Selects among surround sound settings: DOLBY PL II EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY PL II MOVIE, STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM, THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA, 3 STEREO. 9. EQUALIZER Selects among preset equalizer modes. (only available in stereo mode) 10. NIGHT Selects among Night mode options (DRC OFF, SOFT and ON) which compresses the volume difference between normal voices and sounds such as explosions. (Available only during Dolby digital signal playback) 11. LEVEL Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. Refer to "Advanced Sound Control" on pg. 20 for details. 12. SUBWOOFER Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER, STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL SUBWOOFER). EN 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13. Number Buttons Directly access a preset station in Tuner mode. 14. SETUP Enters Setup mode. Use the Left and Right adjustment buttons to select among setup options. (SLEEP, DIMMER, FRONT SPK DISTANCE, CENTER SPK DISTANCE, SURROUND SPK DISTANCE, CENTER SPK ON/OFF, SURROUND SPK ON/OFF, DIGITAL INPUT). 15. Operation Buttons 2 In TUNER mode: · Press the TUNER - and TUNER + keys to tune down or up the radio frequency. · Press SAVE to activate the preset station saving and press to confirm preset station settings. · PLAY, RECORD, STOP and PAUSE keys are only for easy control of external devices that are connected to your receiver such as CD, VCR, DVD, TAPE, etc.. The remote control currently operates most Thomson, RCA and GE products. 1. ON·OFF Turns the receiver and other auxiliary components on and off. (see page 14 "Using the Remote to Control Additional Components"). 2. Source Buttons Selects various audio/ video sources. 3. VOL + / VOL -(Volume Buttons) Adjusts the volume level. 4. CH+ / CH- (Channel Buttons) Selects programmed stations in TUNER mode. NOTE The remote control button CLEAR, MENU and GUIDE do not function for this receiver but can be used to control other RCA and Thomson products. 11 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 16 Operating Your Receiver Display C R S RS DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV · An arrow points to the current source mode. TUNED · Tuner station detected. L C R · Dolby Digital audio input for signal format. LS LFE RS · Dolby Pro Logic II audio output format. FM / AM · Radio band indicator in Tuner mode. · Speaker Icons. L - Front left speaker C - Center speaker R - Front right speaker LS - Left surround (rear) speaker RS - Right surround (rear) speaker LFE - Subwoofer speaker SLEEP ST · Tuner stereo signal detected. · Unit in Sleep mode. MEMORY OPT12 · Optical digital input detected. · Unit is in Tuner Preset Station mode. KHz / MHz COAX · Coaxial digital input detected. · Tuner frequency unit. 12 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 17 Operating Your Receiver Switching the unit on and off · To switch on the receiver, press the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit once, or the ON·OFF button on the remote control. Example 1: If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD input (audio + video) on the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly until DVD is selected or press DVD·6CH on the remote control to receive the sounds and images transmitted by the DVD. EN · Standby: when the receiver is in tuner mode, press the STANDBY/ON button once to enter standby mode. On the remote control, press the ON·OFF button twice within 2 seconds if the receiver is not in Tuner source mode to enter standby mode. To avoid entering standby mode when powering up the unit, do not press the ON·OFF button twice within 2 seconds. · The receiver draws a small amount of electricity when in standby mode. Unplugging the unit from the wall socket will stop the draw. Example 2: Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if a VCR is connected to the VCR input (audio + video) of the receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit repeatedly until VCR is selected or press AUX 1 (VCR) on the remote control. The image and sound from the VCR source will replace the DVD. Selection of Audio/Video source When one of the source button is pressed, the audio and video input corresponding to the name will be activated. The receiver acts as a switching device between all the sources that are plugged into it. 13 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 18 Operating your Receiver You can connect up to 6 audio/video sources to this amplifier: Source button (receiver front panel) DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE FM/AM Corresponding connector (receiver back panel) DVD IN (audio / video) SAT IN (audio / video) TV IN (audio only) VCR IN/OUT (audio / video) CD IN (audio only) TAPE IN/OUT (audio only) built-in NOTE The remote control can only operate RCA brand products. Volume Punchthrough NOTE Volume punchthrough can be done in all non-Tuner modes. An arrow points to the source name selected shown on the display. Example: Press DVD to select DVD as the source to the amplifier. NOTE 1. Your receiver has a built in tuner. Just connect the appropriate antenna to the back of the receiver and you will be able to listen to radio stations. (See details in Tuner section) 2. Other sources can be connected to the above standard source. Example: you can connect a LD into the DVD inputs. 3. Refer to the "Connecting To Audio-Visual Components" section for details on connection. By default, the VOL+/VOL- and MUTE buttons will only control the receiver, regardless which mode (TV, VCR, etc) the receiver is in. By programming the volume punchthrough function, you can also control the volume of the TV. NOTE Controlling the TV volume can be done in any non-Tuner modes. To activate the volume punchthrough function, follow the procedures below: 1. Press and hold the VOL- button. 2. While holding down the VOL- button, press one of the source buttons to select the source where you want to control TV volume at. (DVD, TV, VCR or SAT·CABLE) 3. Continue holding down the VOL- button and press the TV button once. 4. Release all buttons. You should now be able to control TV volume and mute at the selected device. Using the Remote to Control Additional Components You can use your remote to control most of RCA branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or TVs. Press the corresponding source button on the remote control to operate options on other components. HINT To return to controlling receiver volume and mute again, follow the steps above but press TUNER instead of TV in step 3. HINT If batteries are removed from the battery compartment of the remote control, the volume and mute control in all source modes will be the receiver volume and mute conrol except in TV mode. 14 B_RT2380 EN 4/7/04 1:44 PM Page 19 Operating your Receiver Using the receiver to play a source After having properly connected a source (DVD, CD, VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control them through the receiver. 7. Set the sound Mode if needed (see "Advanced sound control" for details). Example 1: To play Dolby Prologic II Movie sound Press the SURROUND buttons until "Dolby PL II MOVIE" appears on the Display and all of the speaker'' icons light up. Example 2: LD: You may need to select a different Audio Channel on your LD (refer to your LD player manual). 8. Adjust the volume knob accordingly.