RCA RT2500R User Manual

RCA RT2500R User Manual

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RT2500 ENG
5/26/00
2:56 PM
Page 3
RT2500/ RT2500R
Audio/Video Receiver

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  • Page 1 RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Page 3 RT2500/ RT2500R Audio/Video Receiver...
  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM 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. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Satellite Receivers ..... . .17 Audio (RCA only) ..... . .17 Laserdisc Players .
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Getting Started Unpacking the Receiver For RT2500 & RT2500R, check that you received the fol- lowing items: • one receiver unit; • one RCA Universal Remote Control (CRK76); • one external FM Dipole antenna; • one external AM loop antenna;...
  • Page 5: Connecting To Audio-Visual Components

    Speaker Terminals: RT 2500 - Red/Black (Main Speakers), Blue/Black (Center Speaker), Grey/Black (Rear Speakers) and Brown/Black (subwoofer). RT2500R - Red/ Black (Main, Center & Rear Speakers) RCA Type Terminals: Red for the right (R) channel. White for the left (L) channel. Yellow for the video.
  • Page 6 RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Getting Started Connecting to Audio-Visual Components Remark: If you have a video camera, video game machine, or an extra VCR, connect it to VCR 2 jack at the front of the receiver Connect components capable of outputing DTS/ Dolby Digital (e.g.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Antennas

    Connecting the Subwoofer For RT2500, connect the subwoofer with the audio cord (brown/ black) provided. For RT2500R, or if you want to connect your own powered subwoofer, a monoaural audio cord (not supplied) is needed. This receiver offers a high flexibility for user to use a large variety of speakers and subwoofers.
  • Page 8: Positioning Your Speakers

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Getting Started Positioning your Speakers Your system is equipped with Dolby Digital & Digital Theatre System, which enable the unit to reproduce sound effects as they were intended. However, the speakers must be properly positioned and balanced. In order to enjoy Dolby &...
  • Page 9: Connecting For Power

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Getting Started 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.
  • Page 10: Operating Your Receiver

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Operating your Receiver STANDBY MUTE PHONES Receiver Controls 1. STANDBY To turn the unit on/ off. When the system is turned on, the unit will go to the mode it was in before power off. 2.
  • Page 11: Your Remote Control

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Operating your Receiver Your 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. If it works, the red LED will light. 1.
  • Page 12: The Built-In Radio

    (like CD, TV, DVD, TAPE, etc.). What you need is to encode them in advance (not necessary for recent RCA & Proscan models) 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and corresponding code num- ber in the code list from page 15 to17.
  • Page 13: Advanced Sound Control

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Operating your Receiver the remote command. Note: Once your component is encoded, you can press ON/OFF on the remote once to turn off the component and then followed by the second time quickly to turn off the receiver (i.e. this unit). If you only want the receiver to be turned off, select FM/ AM while the unit is ON before pressing ON/OFF.
  • Page 14: Night Mode

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Advanced Sound Control Night Mode By using Dynamic Range Compression technology, you can enjoy enhanced sound quality by Dolby Digital at night without interrupting your roommates or neighbors. While enjoying a Dolby Digital enabled component (DVD, SAT), you can activate Night Mode by pressing NIGHT button at the front of the receiver, and this mode will compress the difference in volume between normal voices and sounds like explosions.
  • Page 15: Speaker Distance

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Advanced Sound Control Front Speaker selection Center Speaker selection Surround Speaker selection Subwoofer selection Subwoofer Phase Front Speaker distance Centre Speaker distance Rear Speaker distance By pressing the button repeatedly while display is still showing L / R L R G, the display will toggle among: front, center, surround, subwoofer, subwoofer phase and speakers’...
  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Tips Receiver/Tuner Operation STEREO indicator is off. • Adjust the antenna. The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise. • The signal is too weak. Connect an external anten- Remote Control Operation The remote control does not operate the unit.
  • Page 17: Remote Codes

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Remote Codes CABLE CODES 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5009, 5053 ANTRONIX 5008, 5009 ARCHER 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 CABLETENNA 5008 CABLEVIEW 5008 CENTURY 5011 CITIZEN 5011 COLOUR VOICE 5012, 5013 COMTRONICS 5014, 5015 CONTEC 5016 EASTERN 5017...
  • Page 18: Tv Codes

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Remote Codes MEMOREX 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131 2029, 2065, 2113 MGN TECHNOLOGY 2013 MIDLAND 2053 MINOLTA 2055, 2056, 2107 MITSUBISHI 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123 MONTGOMERY WARD 2075, 2131...
  • Page 19: Satellite Receivers

    YAMAHA ZENITH Satellite Receivers CHAPPARAL DRAKE GE SATELLITE RECEIVER GENERAL INSTRUMENTS PANASONIC SATELLITE RECEIVER PRIMESTAR DBS PROSCAN SATELLITE RECEIVER RCA SATELLITE RECEIVER REALISTIC SONY SATELLITE RECEIVER STS1 STS2 STS3 STS4 TOSHIBA TOSHIBA SATELLITE RECEIVER 5073 UNIDEN SATELLITE RECEIVER Audio (RCA/Dimensia only)
  • Page 20: Index

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Index Accessories included 3 AM antenna (see Antenna) 5 ANT•FMS button 9 Antenna AM antenna 5 FM antenna 5 ARENA button (see DSP mode) 8, 9 Audio codes 18 Basic controls of the remote 9 Batteries 2 Brightness of display 8 Care and maintenance 14...
  • Page 21: Us Warranty

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM US Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •...
  • Page 22: Canadian Warranty

    RT2500 ENG 5/26/00 2:56 PM Canadian Warranty Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur- ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.

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