RCA RT2390 User Manual

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FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Technical Specification
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
Product: Dolby Digital Audio Receiver
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
Brand: RCA
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
Model: RT2390
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
Electrical current consumption
operation.
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes
Power consumption: 135 Watts
or modifications not expressly approved by
Thomson Inc. could void the user's authority to
IMPORTER
operate this product.
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de
This device generates and uses radio frequency
C.V.
(RF) energy, and if not installed and used
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
properly, this equipment may cause
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
interference to radio and television reception.
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
If this equipment does cause interference to
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
radio or television reception (which you can
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
determine by unplugging the unit), try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
For Your Safety
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is The AC power plug is
"receiving" the interference). polarized (one blade is wider
• Move the unit away from the equipment than the other) and only fits
that is receiving interference. into AC power outlets one
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so way. If the plug won't go into
that the unit and the equipment receiving the outlet completely, turn
interference are on different branch circuits. the plug over and try to insert
If these measures do not eliminate the it the other way. If it still won't fit, contact a
interference, please consult your dealer or an qualified electrician to change the outlet, or
experienced radio/television technician for use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass
additional suggestions. this safety feature.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Problems." This booklet is available from the
U.S.
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20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-
In the event that service should be required,
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manufacture.
number:
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This product should be serviced only by those
THE PRODUCT. T H E P R O D U C T.
specially trained in appropriate servicing
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techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
WARNING:
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Guide
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Getting Started
Unpacking the Receiver Set up and Maintenance of the
You should recive the following items: Receiver
• One receiver unit
Provide spaces for sufficient ventilation as
• One pair of "AAA" batteries
indicated:
• One pig-tail antenna wire
• One external AM loop antenna
• One instruction book;
10 cm/4"
• One safety leaflet
• One Quick Connection Guide
10 cm/ Front View
• One Remote Control
4"
Unpacking The Speakers
One set of speakers including:
10 cm/4"
• 1 set of left and right front speakers,
• 1 centre speaker, 5 cm/
2" Side View
• 1 subwoofer and
• 1 set of left and right rear speakers
• 6 speaker wires including:
- 1 X green/grey striped wire for
• Do not connect to the AC power cords until
center speaker
all connections are completed.
- 1 X red/grey striped wire for front
• Do not use your set immediately after
right speaker
transferring it from a cold place to a warm
- 1 X white/grey striped wire for front
place: there is risk of condensation.
left speaker
• Do not expose your set to water and
- 1 X purple/grey striped wire for
excessively high temperatures.
subwoofer
• After having disconnected your set, clean the
- 1 X blue/grey striped wire for rear GEFAHR EINES
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
case with a soft cloth, or with a slightly damp
left speaker
leather chamois. Never use strong solvents.
- 1 X gray/grey striped wire for rear
right speaker
Protect your Components from
Inserting Batteries into Remote
Overheating
Control
• Do not block ventilation holes in any
component. Arrange the components so that
Insert two "AAA" (R03) batteries according to
air can circulate freely.
the + and - signs in the battery compartment.
• Do not stack components directly on top of
To use the remote control, point it directly at
each other.
your receiver.
• Do not place the unit near other components
that generate heat such as heating vents.
Install batteries as follows:
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing
1. Remove battery compartment door by
your components in a stand.
applying thumb pressure on battery door and
• Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the
then lift the door out and off the cabinet.
stand so heated air rising from it will not
2. Insert 2 AAA batteries in the compartment
affect other components. If you have a
and replace the compartment door.
satellite receiver, you should place it on the
top shelf.
Connecting to Audio Components
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 under "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
DVD
DIGITAL INPUT
Connect components capable of
outputing Dolby Digital (e.g. DVD or
SAT) or standard PCM (CD) format
digital signals. Read section on
to AUDIO OUT
(DVD) "Input Signal Setting" under
"Advanced Sound Control" carefully
to adjust the matching input
AUDIO INPUT
settings.
L
R
IN COAXIAL OPTICAL
DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE
DIGITAL AUDIO
to AUDIO OUT (SAT)
Tape Deck
SAT
VCR
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.
Getting Started
Digital Connections
NOTE
Read instructions carefully when
connecting components to the receiver.
The system is equipped with Dolby Digital,
and manufactured under License from
Digital In Jacks can accept Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Dolby Laboratories.
or PCM signals when compatible components
are connected.
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Optical Fiber Cable
Connect to optical digital output of
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible
devices.
SAT / DVD / CD Player / TV
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (AUDIO)
Connect to coaxial digital output of
DVD, CD, SAT or other compatible registered trademarks of Dolby
devices.
DVD / CD / SAT Laboratories.
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
Connecting for Power
FM 75‰
GND AM LOOP
SUB 3‰ CEN SR SL 6‰ FR FL AUDIO INPUT
L Make sure you connect all
R
SUBWOOFER IN COAXIAL OPTICAL
AUDIO OUT DVD SAT TV VCR CD TAPE DIGITAL AUDIO your other electronic
components and the speakers
before plugging your receiver
into the outlet. Plug the
TV Connections
power cord in the wall outlet,
TVs with RF input may need a RF modulator matching the wide blade of
(not included) for inputting audio signals. the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be
sure to insert the plug completely.
Using Headphones
TV
To listen privately through
your audio system, use the
RF cable
PHONES jack on the receiver.
However, make sure you turn
down the volume before you
RF in RF out
put on the headphones.
Increase the volume to the
desired level after
RF modulator
headphones are in place.
Audio in
Once headphones are connected,
"HEADPHONE DOWN MIX 2 CHANNEL" will
Audio cable
scroll on display. This feature automatically
converts multi-channel speaker outputs to 2
channel stereo for your listening pleasure.
Audio out
Hearing Comfort & Well-Being
• Do not play your headset at a high volume.
The diagram shown above may varies from your actual RF
Hearing experts advise against continuous
modulator, please refer to your RF modulator manual.
extended play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
Connecting the Antennas
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM
and FM terminals on the system's back panel.
Factory Setting
They must be hooked up in order to receive The unit is preset to the following settings
clear reception. when you first power the receiver up right out
of the box:
AM Loop Antenna and FM Indoor Function = TUNER
Volume setting = 25
Antenna
Bass & treble = 0 dB
1. Uncoil the Antenna wire and locate the base
EQ - FLAT
end of the AM antenna.
Speaker settings: Center, surr = YES
2. Press down on the Antenna tab to open the
Subwoofer = STRONG
terminal.
DRC = OFF
3. Inert the antenna wires into the terminal
and release the tabs to secure the wires in
NOTE
place.
10 cm/
STRONG SUBWOOFER setting makes the
4"
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.
Reset to Factory Settings
WARNING
All preset radio stations and surround
HINT sound setting will be lost after factory
setting is restored.
• For FM reception, extend antenna to its
full length.
You may restore factory setting with the
• For AM reception, rotate the antenna
following procedures:
horizontally to get better reception.
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.
Operating Your Receiver
Receiver Controls Remote Control
Please be sure you have inserted the batteries
1 2 3 5 7
into the remote control. You can test it by
pressing any button.
2
4 6 8
3
1. ON/STANDBY 5
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.
8
2. Display
9
Displays current status of the receiver.
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3. SUBWOOFER
Selects among subwoofer sound level.
(SOFT SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER,
STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL
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SUBWOOFER)
4. SOURCE Buttons
Selects sound source. (DVD, Tuner, Tape, VCR,
CD, TV and SAT)
2
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)
1. ON•OFF
6. PRESET Buttons Turns the receiver and other auxiliary
Selects preset station in Tuner mode. components on and off. (see "Using the
Remote to Control Additional Components").
7. VOLUME
Increases and decreases volume level 2. Source Buttons
Selects various audio sources.
8. PHONES
Plug your headphones (not supplied) 3. VOL + / VOL -(Volume Buttons)
into it for your private enjoyment. Adjusts the volume level.
Speakers will be off when phones
are inserted.
4. CH+ / CH- (Channel Buttons)
Selects programmed stations in TUNER mode.
5. MUTE
Mutes all audio output.
6. GO BACK / ST•MONO
• Selects between Stereo and Mono sound in
Tuner mode.
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
55984640 (EN)
www.rca.com
Printed in China / Impreso en China
Operating Your Receiver
7. Adjustment Buttons TUNED
• Press the Left or Right buttons to select • Tuner station detected.
among setting items in setup mode: SLEEP,
DIMMER, SPEAKER DISTANCE, SPEAKER
L C R
SETUP, and audio input source (ANALOG,
LS LFE RS
OPTICAL / COAXIAL).
• Press the Up or Down buttons to adjust the • Speaker Icons.
values when the display shows the setup you L - Front left speaker
want to change. C - Center speaker
R - Front right speaker
8. SURROUND LS - Left surround (rear) speaker
Selects among surround sound settings: DOLBY RS - Right surround (rear) speaker
PL II EMULATION, DOLBY PL II MUSIC, DOLBY LFE - Subwoofer speaker
PL II MOVIE, STEREO, DISCO, STADIUM,
THEATER, JAZZ CLUB, ARENA, 3 STEREO. SLEEP
• Unit in Sleep mode.
9. EQUALIZER
Selects among preset equalizer modes. MEMORY
(only available in stereo mode) • Unit is in Tuner Preset Station mode.
10. NIGHT KHz / MHz
Selects among Night mode options (DRC OFF, • Tuner frequency unit.
SOFT and ON) which compresses the volume
difference between normal voices and sounds
such as explosions. (Available only during Switching the unit on and off
Dolby digital signal playback)
• To switch on the receiver, press the
STANDBY/ON button on the main unit once,
11. LEVEL
or the ON•OFF button on the remote
Speaker LEVEL setting and Test tone. Refer to
control.
"Advanced Sound Control" for details.
12. SUBWOOFER
Selects among subwoofer output level (SOFT
SUBWOOFER, BALANCED SUBWOOFER,
STRONG SUBWOOFER, POWERFUL
SUBWOOFER).
13. Number Buttons
Directly access a preset station in Tuner mode.
• Standby: when the receiver is in tuner
mode, press the STANDBY/ON button once
14. SETUP
to enter standby mode.
Enters Setup mode. Use the Left and Right
adjustment buttons to select among setup
On the remote control, press the ON•OFF
options. (SLEEP, DIMMER, FRONT SPK
button twice within 2 seconds if the receiver
DISTANCE, CENTER SPK DISTANCE, SURROUND
is not in Tuner source mode to enter standby
SPK DISTANCE, CENTER SPK ON/OFF,
mode.
SURROUND SPK ON/OFF, DIGITAL INPUT).
To avoid entering standby mode when
15. Operation Buttons
powering up the unit, do not press the
In TUNER mode:
ON•OFF button twice within 2 seconds.
• Press the TUNER - and TUNER + keys to tune
down or up the radio frequency.
• The receiver draws a small amount of
• Press SAVE to activate the preset station
electricity when in standby mode.
saving and press to confirm preset station
Unplugging the unit from the wall
1
settings.
socket will stop the draw.
• PLAY, RECORD, STOP and PAUSE keys are only
for easy control of external devices that are
connected to your receiver such as CD, VCR,
Selection of source
4
DVD, TAPE, etc.. The remote control currently
When one of the source button is pressed, the
operates most Thomson, RCA and GE products.
6
input corresponding to the name will be
activated.
NOTE
The receiver acts as a switching device between
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all the sources that are plugged into it.
The remote control button CLEAR, MENU
10
and GUIDE do not function for this receiver
11
but can be used to control other RCA and
Thomson products.
13
Display
15
C R
S RS
DVD / VCR / SAT / TUNER / TAPE / CD / TV
• An arrow points to the current source mode.
• Dolby Digital audio input for signal
format.
• Dolby Pro Logic II audio output
format.
FM / AM
• Radio band indicator in Tuner mode.
ST
• Tuner stereo signal detected.
OPT12
• Optical digital input detected.
COAX
• Coaxial digital input detected.
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RT2390
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.
Operating Your Receiver
Example 1: Volume Punchthrough
If you have connected a DVD player to the DVD
input on the receiver, press the SOURCE
NOTE
buttons on the main unit repeatedly until DVD
is selected or press DVD•6CH on the remote
Volume punchthrough can be done in all
control to receive the sounds and images
non-Tuner modes.
transmitted by the DVD.
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
Example 2:
Based on the example 1, the DVD is playing , if
Controlling the TV volume can be done in
a VCR is connected to the VCR input of the
any non-Tuner modes.
receiver, press the SOURCE buttons on the
main unit repeatedly until VCR is selected or
press AUX 1 (VCR) on the remote control. The
sound from the VCR source will replace the
To activate the volume punchthrough function,
DVD.
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
You can connect up to 6 audio sources to this and mute at the selected device.
amplifier:
HINT
Source button Corresponding connector
(receiver front panel) (receiver back panel)
To return to controlling receiver volume
and mute again, follow the steps above but
- DVD DVD IN
press TUNER instead of TV in step 3.
- SAT SAT IN
- TV TV IN
- VCR VCR IN
HINT
- CD CD IN
- TAPE TAPE IN
- FM/AM built-in If batteries are removed from the battery
compartment of the remote control, the
An arrow points to the source name selected volume and mute control in all source
shown on the display. modes will be the receiver volume and
mute conrol except in TV mode.
Example: Press DVD to select DVD as the
source to the amplifier.
NOTE
Using the receiver to play a source
After having properly connected a source (DVD,
1. Your receiver has a built in tuner. Just
CD, VCR) to the receiver, you can partly control
connect the appropriate antenna to the
them through the receiver.
back of the receiver and you will be
able to listen to radio stations. (See
Playing a DVD with the receiver
details in Tuner section)
1. Connect a DVD player to the receiver (see
2. Other sources can be connected to the
connecting your receiver for details).
above standard source. Example: you can
connect a LD into the DVD inputs.
3. Refer to the "Connecting To Audio NOTE
Components" section for details on
connection.
To play Dolby Digital sound, the source
must be connected to the receiver via the
optical or coaxial terminal
Using the Remote to Control
2. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit or press
Additional Components
ON•OFF on the remote control to switch on
You can use your remote to control most of the receiver.
RCA branded VCRs, satellites, cable boxes or 3. Press the SOURCE buttons on the main unit
TVs. or DVD•6 CH on the remote control to select
Press the corresponding source button on the the DVD source.
remote control to operate options on other 4. Switch ON the DVD player and start
components. playback.
5. Switch ON your TV.
6. Select the appropriate A/V channel on the TV
(refer to your TV manual for details) until the
image from the DVD player is displayed.
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
NOTE MOVIE" appears on the Display and all of the
speaker'' icons light up.
Example 2:
The remote control can only operate RCA
LD: You may need to select a different Audio
brand products.
Channel on your LD (refer to your LD player
manual).
8. Adjust the volume knob accordingly.