RCA RT151 User Manual

user Manual
Home Theater System
AVC Multimedia,
Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3
http: //www.RCAav.com
Read these instructions before using your new product for the first time.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash The exclamation point
with an arrowhead within a triangle alerts
within a triangle alerts you
you to the presence of important
to uninsulated dangerous operating, maintenance and
voltage within the product's servicing instructions in this
enclosure that could cause an user's manual.
electric shock.
The symbol for Class II
(Double Insulation)
MAINS.
WARNING:
THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD NOT
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
BE OBSTRUCTED OR SHOULD BE EASILY
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
ACCESSED DURING INTENDED USE.
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
CAUTION:
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
BATTERY SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXCESSIVE HEAT SUCH AS SUNSHINE, FIRE
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
OR THE LIKE.
THE UNIT SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO
SHOULD ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR, DISCONNECT
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
THE AC POWER CORD AND REFER SERVICING
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON UNIT.
DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING DIRECTLY ON TOP
TO BE COMPLETEDLY DISCONNECT THE
OF THE UNIT, IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.
POWER INPUT, THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT
SHALL BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE
Placement Information it somewhere with poor air flow, by covering
• Do not use this unit in places which are extremely it with a cloth, or by placing it on bedding or
hot, cold, dusty, or humid. carpeting.
• In a cabinet, allow about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free
Safety Information
space around the unit for adequate ventilation.
• When connecting or disconnecting the AC power
• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling
• Do not restrict the air flow of this unit by placing
the cord may damage it and create a hazard.
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CONNECTIONS
1. POWER CONNECTION
Note :
• Before you plug in the unit, make sure that the rated voltage of your unit matches your
local voltage.
• Keep your hands dry when you are connecting the power cord to the wall outlet to avoid
electric shock.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.
2. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER
IMPORTANT :
Switch off the power before connecting equipment.
The speakers cords have been color-coded to simplify
connection. Just plug the speaker wire into the corresponding
jacks on the rear of the unit, matching the color tube on the end
of the speaker wire to the color-coded connector.
REAR OF UNIT
R L
DVD
IN
AUX
IN
SPEAKERS 4
F L F L
F R F R
C T C T
S L S L
S R S R
HAUT-PARLEUR 4
To wall
outlet
to radio communications. However, there is no
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.
particular installation. If this equipment does
Condensation Information
cause harmful interference to radio or television
• When left in a heated room where it is warm and
reception, which can be determined by turning the
RT151
damp, water droplets or condensation may form
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
inside the unit. When there is condensation inside
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the
the following measures:
unit stand for 1-2 hours before turning the power
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
on, or gradually heat the room and let the unit dry
- Increase the separation between the
before use.
equipment and receiver.
Rating Plate Location - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
The rating plate is located on the rear of unit.
is connected.
FCC Statements
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
TV technician for help.
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
WARNING:
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
protection against harmful interference in a
UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
residential installation. This equipment generates,
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
EQUIPMENT.
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions. walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
2) Keep these instructions.
where they exit from the apparatus.
3) Heed all warnings.
11) Only use detachments/accessories
4) Follow all instructions.
specified by the manufacturer.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
bracket, or table specified by the
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
Install in accordance with the
When a cart is used, use
manufacturer's instructions.
caution when moving the
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
cart/apparatus combination
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
to avoid injury from tip-over.
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
that produce heat.
storms or when unused for long periods
9) Do not defect the safety purpose of
of time.
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
A polarized plug has two blades with
personnel, Servicing is required when
one wider than the other. A grounding
the apparatus has been damaged in any
type plug has two blades and a third
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
grounding prong. The wide blade or
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
the third prong are provided for your
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
safety. If the provided plug does not fit
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
into your outlet, consult an electrician
or moisture, does not operate normally,
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
or has been dropped.
10) Protect the power cord from being
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• When the player is in the standby mode, it is still consuming some power. If you wish
to disconnect the unit completely from the power, unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet.
• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
FRONT (LEFT) FRONT (RIGHT)
Black & Black &
White Red
Black & Black &
Grey Blue
CAUTION :
• To prevent damage the unit, be
sure to turn off the unit before
making any connection.
• Connecting speakers other
than the speakers supplied
with the unit may damage the
unit.
SURROUND SURROUND
(RIGHT) (LEFT)
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GETTING STARTED
Remove the
PLASTIC sheet
before using
the remote
control.
TO CHANGE THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size
battery.
REFERENCE GUIDE
REMOTE CONTROL
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
1. ON/STANDBY button
2. SOURCE button
Switches the sound input source (between
DVD IN, LINE IN or AUX IN) press
repeatedly to select different sources.
3. RESET button
Adjusts all speakers to their original
factory default settings.
CONNECTIONS
3. SPEAKERS POSITIONING
SURROUND
(LEFT)
CENTER
Black &
Green
REFERENCE GUIDE
Using the Remote Control UNIT - Front
• Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located
on the unit. 1 2 3 4
• When using this unit in very bright light, the infrared REMOTE
CONTROL SENSOR may not work properly.
• The recommended maximum distance for using the remote
control is about 16 feet (5 meters).
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of
the remote control will be greatly reduced and you will need
to replace the battery.
Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long
time, remove the battery.
WARNING: CAUTION:
Do not dispose of Danger of explosion if battery
the battery in a fire or it may is incorrectly replaced.
leave and/or explode. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
UNIT - Rear
4. CHANNELS button
Switches between 5.1 (SURROUND
SOUND) and 2.1 (STEREO with
SUBWOOFER) sound modes.
5. MUTE button
Instantly turns off the sound. Press
again to restore the sound.
6. FRONT -/+ buttons
Decreases / increases the level of
FRONT L/R speakers.
7. CENTER -/+ buttons
Decreases / increases the level of
CENTER speaker.
8. REAR -/+ buttons
Decreases / increases the level of
REAR L/R speakers.
9. SUBWOOFER -/+ buttons
Decreases / increases the level of
SUBWOOFER.
10. MASTER VOLUME -/+ buttons
Adjusts the volume and the level of all
speakers.
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FRONT
(LEFT)
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
LISTENING
POSITION
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5 6
1. Remote Control Sensor
2. STANDBY indicator
Green Light : the unit is in turned ON.
Amber Light : the unit is in STANDBY.
3. ON/STANDBY button
4. SOURCE button
Switches the sound input source
(between DVD IN, LINE IN or AUX IN).
Press repeatedly to select different
sources.
5. VOLUME +/- buttons
Adjusts the volume and the level of all
speakers.
7
6. LINE IN jack
Connects to the Audio Out of portable
audio players or other audio devices
7. SUBWOOFER
8. DVD IN jack
Connects to the Audio Out of DVD
player, VCR, etc.
8
9. AUX IN jack
9
Connects to the Audio Out of TV or
other audio devices.
10
10. FRONT Left Speaker terminal
11
11. FRONT Right Speaker terminal
12 12. CENTER Speaker terminal
13. SURROUND Left Speaker terminal
13
14. S U R R O U N D R i g h t S p e a k e r
14 terminal
15. POWER CORD
15
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FRONT
(RIGHT)
SURROUND
(RIGHT)